A battery swap station

Abstract

The embodiment of the utility model provides a kind of battery swap station, it is related to battery swap station technical field.The utility model discloses a kind of battery swap station, device structure is simple, first optical positioning member and second optical positioning member can be positioned and deviation correction to vehicle from first direction and second direction, position can also be adjusted according to different vehicle models, improvement cost is low, can greatly reduce the cost of battery swap station;At the same time, relative to the scheme that vehicle needs to be clamped in the prior art to position vehicle, the process of positioning vehicle in the present application does not need to contact with vehicle, and there is no damage to automobile.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of battery swapping station technology, and more specifically, to a battery swapping station. Background Technology

[0002] During the battery swapping process, new energy vehicles need to be driven to a designated location to complete the swap. Since the driver cannot see the wheels while driving and cannot judge the distance between the car and the target location, parking is somewhat random and the car cannot be accurately driven to the designated location. This results in a large error in the vehicle's parking position, which in turn makes battery swapping impossible.

[0003] In the related technologies, the current solution for vehicle positioning technology in battery swapping stations involves designing a V-groove at the front wheels of the vehicle. After the vehicle is parked and put in neutral, the front wheels will stop in the middle of the V-groove under the influence of gravity. There are push plates at the front and rear wheels perpendicular to the direction of vehicle travel to push the vehicle to the designated position. In order to be compatible with different vehicle models, the front V-groove also needs to be moved back and forth. This type of vehicle positioning structure is very complex, which leads to a complex battery swapping station structure and high cost. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a battery swapping station that can locate and correct vehicles from a first direction and a second direction, and can also adjust the position according to different vehicle models.

[0005] The embodiments of this utility model can be implemented as follows:

[0006] In a first aspect, this utility model provides a battery swapping station, comprising:

[0007] The device body has a second direction that is perpendicular to a first direction. The device body has a battery swapping station for setting up vehicles inside. The battery swapping station has a centerline along the first direction.

[0008] A first optical positioning element is disposed on the inner top wall of the device body, and the first optical positioning element emits a first positioning line relative to the center line along the first direction.

[0009] The detection component is disposed on the inner top wall of the device body. The detection component is provided with a second optical positioning element that is movably disposed along the first direction. The second optical positioning element emits a second positioning line along the first direction.

[0010] In an optional embodiment, the vehicle includes a connected cab and a cargo box, the cab and the cargo box being disposed within the battery swapping station along the first direction; a first receiver is disposed along the centerline of the cab, the first receiver being disposed opposite to the first optical positioning element, and the first receiver being used to receive a first positioning line emitted by the first optical positioning element.

[0011] In an optional implementation, the first optical positioning element includes a laser marker or a line laser.

[0012] The first receiving component includes a correction marking plate, which is provided with correction marking lines.

[0013] In an optional embodiment, the vehicle includes a connected cab and a cargo box, which are disposed within the battery swapping station along the first direction; the cab is provided with a second receiver, which is disposed opposite to the second optical positioning element, and the second receiver is used to receive the second positioning line emitted by the second optical positioning element.

[0014] In an optional embodiment, the detection component is provided with at least two spaced-apart second optical positioning elements, the at least two second optical positioning elements emit second positioning lines along the first direction, and the at least two second positioning lines are located opposite each other on both sides of the center line along the second direction;

[0015] The front of the vehicle is provided with at least two second receivers, which are spaced apart along the second direction and are positioned opposite to at least two second optical positioning elements.

[0016] In an optional embodiment, the second optical positioning element includes a dot laser, and the second receiver includes a laser receiver;

[0017] Alternatively, the second optical positioning element may include a laser sensor, and the second receiving element may include a laser reflector.

[0018] In an optional embodiment, the detection component includes a motion module disposed along the first direction and a mounting plate disposed along the second direction. The motion module is connected to the inner top wall of the battery compartment. A driving component is provided on the motion module. The mounting plate is pulsatorically connected to the output end of the driving component. The driving component is used to drive the mounting plate to move along the first direction.

[0019] The bottom of the mounting plate is connected to the second optical positioning element.

[0020] In an optional embodiment, the detection component further includes two positioning plates, which are spaced apart along the first direction. The top walls of the two positioning plates are connected to the inner top wall of the battery compartment, and the bottom walls of the two positioning plates are connected to the motion module.

[0021] In an optional embodiment, the illumination range of the first positioning line emitted by the first optical positioning element is adjustable.

[0022] In an optional implementation, the battery swapping station further includes a control module, which is communicatively connected to the first optical positioning element and the detection component. The control module is used to indicate that the vehicle located at the battery swapping station has arrived.

[0023] The beneficial effects of the battery swapping station provided by this embodiment of the invention include:

[0024] By setting a first optical positioning component, it is determined whether the vehicle located in the battery swapping station is aligned with the centerline of the station, thereby determining the accuracy of the vehicle's position in the second direction and preventing vehicle deviation. By setting a detection component, the second optical positioning component can move and adjust its position along the first direction according to different vehicle models. Simultaneously, the second optical positioning component can also be used to determine whether the front of the vehicle in the battery swapping station is aligned with the first optical positioning component, thereby determining the accuracy of the vehicle's position in the first direction and achieving vehicle positioning. Through the above design, this battery swapping station device has a simple structure. The first and second optical positioning components can position and correct the vehicle in both the first and second directions, and can also adjust the position according to different vehicle models. The improvement cost is low, significantly reducing the cost of the battery swapping station. Furthermore, compared to existing technologies that require clamping the vehicle for positioning, this application does not require contact with the vehicle during the positioning process, causing no damage to the car. Attached Figure Description

[0025] 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.

[0026] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the battery swapping station provided in this embodiment;

[0027] Figure 2 This is a side view of the battery swapping station provided in this embodiment;

[0028] Figure 3This is a front view of the battery swapping station provided in this embodiment;

[0029] Figure 4 This is a top view of the battery swapping station provided in this embodiment;

[0030] Figure 5 for Figure 4 A partial schematic diagram;

[0031] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the detection component provided in this embodiment.

[0032] Icons: 010-Battery swapping station; 011-Ground; X-First direction; Y-Second direction; 020-Vehicle; 021-Vehicle front; 022-Vehicle compartment; 100-Equipment body; 110-Battery compartment; 120-Vehicle passage; 200-First optical positioning component; 210-First positioning line; 220-First receiver; 221-Correction marking line; 300-Detection component; 310-Second optical positioning component; 311-Second positioning line; 320-Second receiver; 330-Motion module; 340-Mounting plate; 350-Driver; 360-Positioning plate; Detailed Implementation

[0033] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, and not all embodiments. The components of the embodiments of this utility model described and shown in the accompanying drawings can generally be arranged and designed in various different configurations.

[0034] Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of the present invention provided in the accompanying drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed invention, but merely to illustrate selected embodiments of the invention. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present invention without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0035] It should be noted that similar labels and letters in the following figures indicate similar items. Therefore, once an item is defined in one figure, it does not need to be further defined and explained in subsequent figures.

[0036] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that if terms such as "upper," "lower," "inner," or "outer" are used to indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, or the orientation or positional relationship in which the utility model product is usually placed during use, they are only for the convenience of describing this utility model 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, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model.

[0037] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish descriptions and should not be interpreted as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0038] It should be noted that, where there is no conflict, the features in the embodiments of this utility model can be combined with each other.

[0039] The following describes in detail the overall structure, working principle, and technical effects of the battery swapping station 010 provided by this utility model through embodiments and in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0040] Please refer to Figures 1-4 The battery swapping station 010 provided by this utility model is used to locate the vehicle 020 before it is swapped.

[0041] Please refer to Figures 1-4 The present invention provides a battery swapping station 010, comprising:

[0042] The device body 100 has a first direction X and a second direction Y that are perpendicular to each other. The device body 100 has a battery swapping station for setting up vehicle 020 inside. The battery swapping station has a centerline along the first direction X.

[0043] The first optical positioning element 200 is disposed on the inner top wall of the device body 100. The first optical positioning element 200 emits a first positioning line 210 relative to the center line along the first direction X.

[0044] The detection component 300 is disposed on the inner top wall of the device body 100. The detection component 300 is provided with a second optical positioning element 310 that is movably disposed along the first direction X. The second optical positioning element 310 emits a second positioning line 311 along the first direction X.

[0045] Understandably, during the positioning process of vehicle 020 at the battery swapping station: 1. The first optical positioning element 200 emits a first positioning line 210. If the centerline of vehicle 020 is not aligned with the first positioning line 210, the position of vehicle 020 in the second direction Y is inaccurate, and the position of vehicle 020 needs to be readjusted until the centerline of vehicle 020 is aligned with the first positioning line 210; 2. Depending on the vehicle model, the second optical positioning element 310 can be moved and adjusted along the first direction X. The second optical positioning element 310 emits a second positioning line 311. If the position of the front 021 of vehicle 020 is not aligned with the second positioning line 311, the position of vehicle 020 in the first direction X is inaccurate, and the position of vehicle 020 needs to be readjusted until the front 021 of vehicle 020 is aligned with the second positioning line 311.

[0046] Therefore, in this application, by setting the first optical positioning element 200, it is determined whether the vehicle 020 located in the battery swapping station is aligned with the centerline of the battery swapping station, thereby determining whether the position of the vehicle 020 in the second direction Y is accurate and avoiding the vehicle 020 from deviating; by setting the detection component 300, the second optical positioning element 310 can be moved and adjusted along the first direction X according to different vehicle models. At the same time, the second optical positioning element 310 can also be used to determine whether the front 021 of the vehicle 020 located in the battery swapping station is aligned with the first optical positioning element 200, thereby determining whether the position of the vehicle 020 in the first direction X is accurate, and thus realizing the positioning of the vehicle 020. Through the above design, the structure of the swapping station 010 device is simple, and it can position and correct the vehicle 020 from the first direction X and the second direction Y. The improvement cost is low, which can significantly reduce the cost of the swapping station 010. At the same time, compared with the existing technology that requires clamping the vehicle 020 to position the vehicle 020, this application does not need to contact the vehicle 020 during the positioning process, and does not damage the vehicle.

[0047] In this embodiment, the battery swapping station 010 includes a device body 100.

[0048] The device body 100 has a second direction Y perpendicular to a first direction X. The device body 100 has a battery swapping station for setting up vehicle 020 inside. The battery swapping station has a centerline along the first direction X.

[0049] In this embodiment, please refer to Figures 1-4 The device body 100 is set on the ground 011. Inside the device body 100, there is a battery compartment 110 and a vehicle passage 120 arranged in parallel along the second direction Y. The vehicle passage 120 is arranged along the first direction X, and the battery swapping station is set in the vehicle passage 120.

[0050] The battery compartment 110 is used to store batteries of different models in a categorized manner.

[0051] The vehicle passage 120 is also equipped with a battery swapping structure, which is used to swap the battery of vehicle 020 located at the battery swapping station.

[0052] In this embodiment, the vehicle 020 includes a front end 021 and a cargo box 022 connected to each other, and the front end 021 and the cargo box 022 are arranged in the battery swapping station along the first direction X.

[0053] In this embodiment, the battery swapping station 010 includes a first optical positioning element 200.

[0054] Please refer to Figures 1-4 The first optical positioning element 200 is disposed on the inner top wall of the battery compartment 110, and the first optical positioning element 200 emits a first positioning line 210 relative to the centerline along the first direction X. It can be understood that the first optical positioning element 200 is used to position and correct the vehicle 020 from the second direction Y.

[0055] In this embodiment, please refer to Figures 4-5 A first receiver 220 is provided along the centerline of the front of the vehicle 021. The first receiver 220 is positioned relative to the first optical positioning element 200. The first receiver 220 is used to receive the first positioning line 210 emitted by the first optical positioning element 200.

[0056] Optionally, the first optical positioning element 200 includes a laser marker or a line laser.

[0057] Optionally, the first receiving component 220 includes a correction marking plate with correction marking lines 221.

[0058] Understandably, when the driver parks vehicle 020 in the battery swapping station, the first optical positioning element 200 emits a first positioning line 210. If the driver observes that the correction mark line 221 is aligned with the first positioning line 210, then the position of vehicle 020 in the second direction Y is accurate. If the driver observes that the correction mark line 221 is not aligned with the first positioning line 210, then the position of vehicle 020 in the second direction Y is inaccurate, and the position of vehicle 020 needs to be readjusted until the driver observes that the correction mark line 221 is aligned with the first positioning line 210. In summary, by setting up the first optical positioning element 200 and the first receiver 220, the driver can intuitively see the distance between vehicle 020 and the target position, providing a good user experience and ease of operation.

[0059] In this embodiment, please refer to Figure 2 Along the first direction X, the first optical positioning element 200 is located in front of the detection component 300.

[0060] In this embodiment, the illumination range of the first positioning line 210 emitted by the first optical positioning element 200 is adjustable. It can be understood that the first optical positioning element 200 can also be moved along the first direction X according to different vehicle models, thereby adjusting the position of the illumination range of the first positioning line 210.

[0061] In this embodiment, the battery swapping station 010 includes a detection component 300.

[0062] Please refer to Figures 1-4 The detection component 300 is disposed on the inner top wall of the battery compartment 110. The detection component 300 is provided with a second optical positioning element 310 movably disposed along the first direction X. The second optical positioning element 310 emits a second positioning line 311 along the first direction X. It can be understood that, depending on different vehicle models, the second optical positioning element 310 can be moved and adjusted in position along the first direction X; at the same time, the second optical positioning element 310 is also used to position and correct the vehicle 020 from the first direction X.

[0063] In this embodiment, please refer to Figure 6 The detection component 300 includes a motion module 330 arranged along a first direction X and a mounting plate 340 arranged along a second direction Y. The motion module 330 is connected to the inner top wall of the device body 100. A drive member 350 is provided on the motion module 330. The mounting plate 340 is connected to the output end of the drive member 350. The drive member 350 is used to drive the mounting plate 340 to move along the first direction X. At least two spaced second optical positioning members 310 are connected to the bottom of the mounting plate 340.

[0064] Further, please refer to Figure 6 The detection component 300 also includes two positioning plates 360, which are spaced apart along the first direction X. The top walls of the two positioning plates 360 are connected to the inner top wall of the device body 100, and the bottom walls of the two positioning plates 360 are connected to the motion module 330.

[0065] Optionally, the drive unit 350 can be a servo motor.

[0066] In this embodiment, please refer to Figures 4-5 The front of the vehicle 021 is provided with a second receiver 320, which is disposed opposite to the second optical positioning element 310. The second receiver 320 is used to receive the second positioning line 311 emitted by the second optical positioning element 310.

[0067] Optionally, the second optical positioning element 310 includes a dot laser, and the second receiver 320 includes a laser receiver.

[0068] Optionally, the second optical positioning element 310 includes a laser sensor, and the second receiver 320 includes a laser reflector.

[0069] Understandably, when the driver drives vehicle 020 and parks it in the battery swapping station, if the second receiver 320 at the front 021 position of vehicle 020 does not receive the second positioning line 311, then the position of vehicle 020 in the first direction X is inaccurate and the position of vehicle 020 needs to be readjusted until the front 021 of vehicle 020 is aligned with the second positioning line 311.

[0070] In this embodiment, the detection component 300 is provided with at least two spaced second optical positioning elements 310, the at least two second optical positioning elements 310 emit second positioning lines 311 along the first direction X, and the at least two second positioning lines 311 are located on both sides of the center line along the second direction Y.

[0071] Then, the front end 021 is provided with at least two second receivers 320, the at least two second receivers 320 are arranged at intervals along the second direction Y, and the at least two second receivers 320 are arranged opposite to at least two second optical positioning elements 310.

[0072] It is understandable that the relative arrangement of at least two second optical positioning elements 310 and at least two second receivers 320 can better position the vehicle 020.

[0073] In this embodiment, the battery swapping station 010 also includes a control module.

[0074] The control module is communicatively connected to the first optical positioning element 200, the detection component 300, and the second receiver 320. The control module is used to indicate that the vehicle 020 located at the battery swapping station has arrived.

[0075] Understandably, when the second receiver 320 receives the second positioning line 311 emitted by the second optical positioning element 310, the vehicle 020 is accurately positioned in the first direction X. At this time, the control module prompts that the vehicle 020 has arrived, the driver stops the car, turns off the engine, and pulls the handbrake to prevent the vehicle 020 from moving, and the vehicle 020 enters the battery swapping stage.

[0076] The working principle and process of the battery swapping station 010 provided in this embodiment of the utility model are as follows:

[0077] When the driver parks vehicle 020 in the battery swapping station, the first optical positioning element 200 emits the first positioning line 210. If the driver can observe that the correction mark line 221 is aligned with the first positioning line 210, then the position of vehicle 020 in the second direction Y is accurate. If the driver observes that the correction mark line 221 is not aligned with the first positioning line 210, then the position of vehicle 020 in the second direction Y is inaccurate, and the position of vehicle 020 needs to be readjusted until the driver observes that the correction mark line 221 is aligned with the first positioning line 210.

[0078] Depending on the model of vehicle 020, the drive component 350 can use the drive mounting plate 340 to move and adjust the position of the second optical positioning component 310 along the first direction X.

[0079] When the mounting plate 340 moves the second optical positioning element 310 to the target position of the corresponding vehicle model, if the second receiver 320 at the front 021 position of the vehicle 020 does not receive the second positioning line 311, the position of the vehicle 020 in the first direction X is inaccurate and the position of the vehicle 020 needs to be readjusted until the front 021 of the vehicle 020 is aligned with the second positioning line 311.

[0080] When the second receiver 320 receives the second positioning line 311 emitted by the second optical positioning element 310, the vehicle 020 is accurately positioned in the first direction X. At this time, the control module prompts that the vehicle 020 has arrived, the driver stops the car, turns off the engine, and pulls the handbrake to prevent the vehicle 020 from moving. The vehicle 020 then enters the battery swapping stage.

[0081] In summary, the battery swapping station 010 provided in this embodiment of the present invention uses a first optical positioning element 200 to determine whether the vehicle 020 located in the battery swapping station is aligned with the centerline of the battery swapping station, thereby determining whether the position of the vehicle 020 in the second direction Y is accurate and preventing the vehicle 020 from deviating. By using a detection component 300, the second optical positioning element 310 can be moved and adjusted along the first direction X according to different vehicle models. Simultaneously, the second optical positioning element 310 can also be used to determine whether the front end 021 of the vehicle 020 located in the battery swapping station is aligned with the first optical positioning element 200, thereby determining whether the position of the vehicle 020 in the first direction X is accurate, and thus achieving the positioning of the vehicle 020. Through the above design, the structure of this battery swapping station 010 is simple. The first optical positioning component 200 and the second optical positioning component 310 can position and correct the vehicle 020 in the first direction X and the second direction Y. They can also adjust the position according to different vehicle models. The improvement cost is low and can significantly reduce the cost of the battery swapping station 010. At the same time, compared with the existing technology that requires clamping the vehicle 020 to position it, this application does not need to contact the vehicle 020 during the positioning process, and does not damage the car.

[0082] Furthermore, by setting up the first optical positioning element 200 and the first receiver 220, the driver can intuitively see the distance between the vehicle 020 and the target position, which provides a better user experience and is easier to operate.

[0083] The above are merely specific embodiments of this utility model, but the protection scope of this utility model is not limited thereto. Any variations 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 battery swapping station, characterized in that, include: The device body has a second direction that is perpendicular to a first direction. The device body has a battery swapping station for setting up vehicles inside. The battery swapping station has a centerline along the first direction. A first optical positioning element is disposed on the inner top wall of the device body, and the first optical positioning element emits a first positioning line relative to the center line along the first direction. The detection component is disposed on the inner top wall of the device body. The detection component is provided with a second optical positioning element that is movably disposed along the first direction. The second optical positioning element emits a second positioning line along the first direction.

2. The battery swapping station according to claim 1, characterized in that, The vehicle includes a connected cab and a cargo box, which are arranged in the battery swapping station along the first direction; a first receiver is arranged along the centerline of the cab, which is positioned opposite the first optical positioning element, and is used to receive the first positioning line emitted by the first optical positioning element.

3. The battery swapping station according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first optical positioning element includes a laser marker or a line laser; The first receiving component includes a correction marking plate, which is provided with correction marking lines.

4. The battery swapping station according to claim 1, characterized in that, The vehicle includes a connected cab and a cargo box, which are arranged in the battery swapping station along the first direction; the cab is provided with a second receiver, which is arranged opposite to the second optical positioning element, and the second receiver is used to receive the second positioning line emitted by the second optical positioning element.

5. The battery swapping station according to claim 4, characterized in that, The detection component is provided with at least two second optical positioning elements that are spaced apart. The at least two second optical positioning elements emit second positioning lines along the first direction. The at least two second positioning lines are located opposite each other on both sides of the center line along the second direction. The front of the vehicle is provided with at least two second receivers, which are spaced apart along the second direction and are positioned opposite to at least two second optical positioning elements.

6. The battery swapping station according to claim 4, characterized in that, The second optical positioning element includes a dot laser, and the second receiving element includes a laser receiver; Alternatively, the second optical positioning element may include a laser sensor, and the second receiving element may include a laser reflector.

7. The battery swapping station according to claim 1, characterized in that, The detection component includes a motion module arranged along the first direction and a mounting plate arranged along the second direction. The motion module is connected to the inner top wall of the device body. A driving component is provided on the motion module. The mounting plate is connected to the output end of the driving component. The driving component is used to drive the mounting plate to move along the first direction. The bottom of the mounting plate is connected to the second optical positioning element.

8. The battery swapping station according to claim 7, characterized in that, The detection component also includes two positioning plates, which are spaced apart along the first direction. The top walls of the two positioning plates are connected to the inner top wall of the device body, and the bottom walls of the two positioning plates are connected to the motion module.

9. The battery swapping station according to claim 1, characterized in that, The illumination range of the first positioning line emitted by the first optical positioning element is adjustable.

10. The battery swapping station according to claim 1, characterized in that, The battery swapping station also includes a control module, which is communicatively connected to the first optical positioning element and the detection component. The control module is used to indicate that the vehicle located at the battery swapping station has arrived.

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