A service sunroof

Abstract

The application discloses a maintenance sunroof arranged in a container battery swap station, comprising a sunroof upper part and a sunroof lower part, a mounting opening is formed in the top of the container battery swap station, the sunroof lower part is arranged at the edge of the mounting opening in a sinking mode, and the sunroof upper part and the sunroof lower part are fixed in a detachable mounting mode. The mounting opening is formed in the top of the container battery swap station, and the sunroof is arranged to seal the opening. When maintenance and repair are not needed, the sunroof is kept in a closed state. At this time, the position of the battery swap equipment can be arranged to be relatively high due to the arrangement of the sunroof, and sufficient space is left below. Meanwhile, the sunroof is opened during maintenance, the space above the sunroof and the battery swap equipment directly through the mounting opening have sufficient space during maintenance, and the container battery swap station only needs to be arranged with one container to meet the demand, thereby reducing the investment cost.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of battery swapping station technology, and in particular to a maintenance sunroof. Background Technology

[0002] Cost has become a crucial indicator for promoting battery swapping stations. The new technology replaces the double-layer container with a single-layer container, adding support legs to the bottom. The battery swapping work area, previously requiring the bottom container's top panel to be lowered to accommodate the upper container's space, now requires a single-layer container to house the swapping equipment, battery housing, and charging base.

[0003] Due to the limitations of container shipping conditions, the design of heavy-duty truck battery swapping equipment needs to consider ease of maintenance, requiring increased space between the equipment and the top of the container. However, given the low frequency of equipment maintenance, reserving excessive maintenance space is undoubtedly a waste of space and contradicts cost control for battery swapping stations. Furthermore, the optimal usable space during battery swapping equipment assembly (upward) differs from the optimal usable space during operation (downward), meaning at least one operating condition will be limited. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this application is to provide a skylight for maintenance.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted in this application is as follows: a maintenance skylight, installed in a container swapping station, including an upper skylight component and a lower skylight component. The top of the container swapping station has an installation opening, and the lower skylight component is recessed and installed at the edge of the installation opening. The upper skylight component and the lower skylight component are fixed together by a detachable installation method.

[0006] As a preferred embodiment, the lower sunroof component assembly includes a frame, the top of which is fixed to the bottom of the mounting opening, and the frame extends inward toward the mounting opening to form a receiving area for mounting the upper sunroof component.

[0007] As a preferred embodiment, the receiving area includes an upward-facing receiving groove, and the receiving groove has an abutment portion at the top on the side away from the edge of the mounting opening. The sunroof components include a sunroof body and a sealing strip. During installation, the sealing strip and the abutment portion fit together and seal, so that the sunroof body and the inner cavity of the frame fit and seal together.

[0008] As a preferred embodiment, the sunroof upper component further includes a folding member that mates with the inner wall of the receiving area, and the folding member is located within the receiving groove when the sunroof upper component is installed.

[0009] As a preferred embodiment, a water collection trough is provided at the bottom of the frame, and the water collection trough is connected to the receiving trough.

[0010] As a preferred embodiment, the bottom of the water collection tank is provided with a drainage elbow and a water guide pipe.

[0011] As a preferred embodiment, the sunroof component further includes a handle, the handle having a groove formed on the surface of the sunroof body and below it.

[0012] As a preferred embodiment, the container battery swapping station is equipped with a support frame at its base.

[0013] As a preferred embodiment, the container battery swapping station is provided with a ramp on at least one side, and the position of the installation port corresponds to the position of the ramp.

[0014] As a preferred embodiment, the container battery swapping station is equipped with battery swapping equipment and a traveling device, wherein the battery swapping equipment is installed and slidably mounted on the top of the container battery swapping station via the traveling device.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this application are as follows:

[0016] By opening an installation port on the top of the container-based battery swapping station and sealing it with a skylight, the skylight can be kept closed when maintenance is not required. This allows the battery swapping equipment to be positioned higher, providing ample space below. Furthermore, when maintenance is needed, the skylight can be opened, providing sufficient space above and through the installation port to directly access the battery swapping equipment. This means the container-based battery swapping station only requires a single container, reducing investment costs. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of one embodiment of this application.

[0018] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram showing the assembly of the upper and lower components of the sunroof.

[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram showing the assembly of the upper and lower sunroof components from another angle.

[0020] Figure 4 It is a partial schematic diagram of the frame, the supporting area, and the sunroof body during installation.

[0021] Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional view of a container battery swapping station from one angle.

[0022] In the diagram: 1. Containerized battery swapping station; 2. Installation port; 3. Bracket; 4. Frame; 5. Skylight body; 6. Handle; 7. Water pipe; 8. Drainage elbow; 9. Receiving area; 10. Abutment part. Detailed Implementation

[0023] The present application will be further described below with reference to specific embodiments. It should be noted that, without conflict, the various embodiments or technical features described below can be arbitrarily combined to form new embodiments.

[0024] In the description of this application, it should be noted that the directional terms such as "center", "lateral", "longitudinal", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", and "counterclockwise" indicate the orientation and positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, 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. They should not be construed as limiting the specific protection scope of this application.

[0025] It should be noted that the terms "first," "second," etc., in the specification and claims of this application are used to distinguish similar objects and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence.

[0026] The terms “comprising” and “having”, and any variations thereof, in the specification and claims of this application are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, for example, a process, method, system, product, or device that includes a series of steps or units is not necessarily limited to those steps or units that are explicitly listed, but may include other steps or units that are not explicitly listed or that are inherent to such process, method, product, or device.

[0027] Example:

[0028] Reference Figures 1 to 5This embodiment proposes a maintenance sunroof, installed in a containerized battery swapping station 1, comprising an upper sunroof component and a lower sunroof component. The top of the containerized battery swapping station 1 has an installation opening 2, and the lower sunroof component is recessed and positioned at the edge of the installation opening 2. The upper and lower sunroof components are fixed together via a detachable installation method. The containerized battery swapping station 1 requires regular maintenance. For ease of maintenance, sufficient space is typically reserved above the battery swapping equipment. However, such space is relatively wasteful given the current maintenance and repair frequency, and it also reduces the space below the battery swapping equipment. During normal operation of the battery swapping system, sufficient space is required below for vehicle access. While dual containerized battery swapping stations 1 have been used to address these issues, this leads to increased costs. This application involves opening an installation port 2 on the top of the containerized battery swapping station 1 and sealing it with a skylight. When maintenance is not required, the skylight can remain closed. Because of the skylight, the battery swapping equipment can be positioned higher, leaving sufficient space below. At the same time, during maintenance, the skylight can be opened, and the space above the skylight and the battery swapping equipment can be directly accessed through the installation port 2, providing sufficient space for maintenance. Therefore, the containerized battery swapping station 1 only requires a single container to meet the needs, reducing investment costs.

[0029] like Figure 5 As shown, the container battery swapping station 1 has battery swapping equipment and a traveling device. The battery swapping equipment is installed and slidably mounted on the top of the container battery swapping station 1 via the traveling device. It can be positioned close to the top wall with a certain gap, thus leaving more space below the container battery swapping station 1.

[0030] like Figure 2 and Figure 4 The lower part of the skylight is recessed. As the name suggests, it is installed downwards at the edge of the mounting port 2. Due to this recessed design, after the upper part of the skylight is installed, the top of the upper part of the skylight can be the same height as or even lower than the lower part of the skylight. At this time, it will not take up extra space. Therefore, it has no impact on the size of the container power swapping station 1, which facilitates its installation and transportation.

[0031] like Figure 2 As shown, the sunroof lower component assembly includes a frame 4, the top of which is fixed to the bottom of the mounting opening 2. The frame 4 extends inward toward the mounting opening 2 to form a receiving area 9 for mounting the upper component of the sunroof. The frame 4 and the receiving area 9 at the mounting opening 2 are referenced. Figure 2 and Figure 4As shown, the receiving area 9 includes an upward-facing receiving groove. An abutment portion 10 is provided at the top of the receiving groove on the side furthest from the edge of the mounting opening 2. The sunroof upper component includes the sunroof body 5 and a sealing strip. During installation, the sealing strip and the abutment portion 10 are fitted together to seal, ensuring a tight seal between the sunroof body 5 and the inner cavity of the frame 4. The sunroof upper component also includes a folding piece that mates with the inner wall of the receiving area 9. During installation, the folding piece is located within the receiving groove. The sunroof needs to maintain good sealing performance after installation. The sealing strip can be fixed by means of adhesive or screws, such as... Figure 4 The method of fixing using screws is shown, in which the screws simultaneously fix the abutment part 10, the sealing strip and the sunroof body 5.

[0032] like Figure 4 As shown, a water collection trough is provided at the bottom of the frame 4, and the water collection trough is connected to the receiving trough. A drainage elbow 8 and a water guide pipe 7 are provided at the bottom of the water collection trough. Due to the sunken design of the frame 4, water accumulation is inevitable. However, prolonged water accumulation can cause water to seep in or even leak into the internal space of the battery swapping station. Therefore, this application uses the water collection trough and drainage elbow 8 to promptly remove the accumulated water and discharge it through the water guide pipe 7. The water guide pipe 7 can be set in different directions to allow the accumulated water to be discharged in different directions.

[0033] To facilitate the opening of the sunroof, the sunroof components also include a handle 6, with a latch 6 having a groove formed on the surface and below the sunroof body 5. This design of the handle 6 does not occupy additional space.

[0034] like Figure 1 , Figure 5 As shown, a support frame 3 is installed at the bottom of the container battery swapping station 1. A ramp is provided on at least one side of the container battery swapping station 1, and the position of the installation port 2 corresponds to the position of the installation ramp, allowing vehicles to swap batteries to enter the container battery swapping station 1 via the ramp.

[0035] The basic principles, main features, and advantages of this application have been described above. Those skilled in the art should understand that this application is not limited to the above embodiments. The embodiments and descriptions in the specification are merely the principles of this application. Various changes and modifications can be made to this application without departing from its spirit and scope, and all such changes and modifications fall within the scope of the claims. The scope of protection claimed by this application is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A maintenance skylight, installed in a container battery swapping station, characterized in that, The containerized battery swapping station includes an upper skylight component and a lower skylight component. The top of the station has an installation opening, and the lower skylight component is recessed and positioned at the edge of the installation opening. The upper skylight component and the lower skylight component are fixed together by a detachable installation method.

2. The maintenance skylight as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The lower sunroof component assembly includes a frame, the top of which is fixed to the bottom of the mounting opening, and the frame extends inward toward the mounting opening to form a receiving area for mounting the upper sunroof component.

3. The maintenance skylight as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The receiving area includes an upward-facing receiving groove, and the receiving groove has an abutment portion at the top on the side away from the edge of the mounting opening. The sunroof components include a sunroof body and a sealing strip. During installation, the sealing strip and the abutment portion fit together and seal, so that the sunroof body and the inner cavity of the frame fit and seal together.

4. The maintenance skylight as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The sunroof upper component also includes a folding piece that mates with the inner wall of the receiving area, and the folding piece is located within the receiving groove when the sunroof upper component is installed.

5. The maintenance skylight as described in claim 4, characterized in that, A water collection trough is provided at the bottom of the frame, and the water collection trough is connected to the receiving trough.

6. The maintenance skylight as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The bottom of the water collection tank is equipped with a drainage elbow and a water guide pipe.

7. The maintenance skylight as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The sunroof components also include a handle, the handle having a groove formed on the surface of the sunroof body and below it.

8. The maintenance skylight as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The container battery swapping station is equipped with a support frame at its base.

9. The maintenance skylight as described in claim 8, characterized in that, The container battery swapping station is provided with a ramp on at least one side, and the location of the installation port corresponds to the location of the ramp.

10. The maintenance skylight as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The container battery swapping station is equipped with battery swapping equipment and a traveling device. The battery swapping equipment is installed and slidably mounted on the top of the container battery swapping station via the traveling device.

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