Self-moving devices and battery swapping stations

Abstract

This invention provides a self-moving device and a battery swapping station. The self-moving device includes a main body, a battery compartment, and a protective cover. The battery compartment is mounted on the main body and is used to house the battery. The protective cover has a first connecting structure, and the battery compartment has a second connecting structure. The first connecting structure and the second connecting structure are detachably connected, allowing the protective cover to be mounted on the battery compartment and protecting the battery inside. In this invention, the first connecting structure on the protective cover and the second connecting structure on the battery compartment, along with their detachable connection, allow the protective cover to be detachably mounted on the battery compartment, protecting the battery and providing waterproofing and dustproofing. This also improves the efficiency of the protective cover's installation and removal, facilitating battery replacement for the self-moving device.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of self-moving equipment technology, and in particular to a self-moving equipment and a battery swapping station. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, various self-moving devices require batteries, such as lawnmowers, snowplows, and inspection machines. However, the protective covers used to protect batteries on existing self-moving devices are generally fixed with bolts, which are prone to rusting over time, making them difficult to disassemble. Therefore, there is an urgent need to improve the existing protective covers to increase their disassembly and assembly efficiency. Summary of the Invention

[0003] This utility model provides a multifunctional battery swapping station and self-moving equipment to solve the problem of inconvenient disassembly and assembly of protective covers for existing self-moving equipment.

[0004] A multi-functional battery swapping station includes a main body, a battery compartment, and a protective cover; The battery compartment is mounted on the main body of the device and is used to house the battery; The protective cover is provided with a first connecting structure, and the device battery compartment is provided with a second connecting structure; The first connecting structure and the second connecting structure are detachably connected so that the protective cover is installed on the device battery compartment to protect the battery inside the device battery compartment.

[0005] Preferably, the first connecting structure is a first magnetic chuck, the second connecting structure is a second magnetic chuck, and the first magnetic chuck and the second magnetic chuck are magnetically connected; Alternatively, the first connecting structure is a first snap-fit ​​connector, and the second connecting structure is a second snap-fit ​​connector, with the first snap-fit ​​connector and the second snap-fit ​​connector snapping together; Alternatively, the first connecting structure is a first adhesive component, the second connecting structure is a second adhesive component, and the first adhesive component is bonded to the second adhesive component.

[0006] Preferably, the protective cover includes a main board and four side panels; one side of each of the four side panels is connected to one of the four sides of the main board, adjacent sides of the four side panels are connected to each other, and the plane of each side panel forms an obtuse angle with the plane of the main board. The four side panels are mounted on the battery compartment of the device.

[0007] Preferably, the protective cover has support protrusions at its four corners, and the support protrusions are flush with the opening of the protective cover.

[0008] Preferably, the top of the protective cover has a storage area for placing the battery.

[0009] A battery swapping station includes a base station and a battery swapping mechanism; The base station of the battery swapping station is equipped with a battery swapping area, which is used to park the self-moving equipment as described in any one of the claims; The battery replacement mechanism is installed on the base station and is used to replace the battery of the self-moving device.

[0010] Preferably, the base station includes a lower main body and an upper main body; at least a portion of the upper main body protrudes horizontally from the lower main body; The lower main body is provided with multiple base station battery compartments, and each base station battery compartment contains one battery. The battery replacement mechanism is mounted on the upper body and is used to pick up and put in the battery.

[0011] Preferably, the protective cover of the self-moving device is provided with a first handle, and the battery is provided with a second handle; the battery replacement mechanism is used to connect with the first handle or the second handle.

[0012] Preferably, the area of ​​the protective cover opening is equal to or greater than the area of ​​the battery compartment opening; the width of the first handle is less than or equal to the distance between two adjacent battery compartments. The battery compartment can be either the base station battery compartment or the device battery compartment.

[0013] Preferably, the base station is provided with a plurality of third connection structures, which are used to fix the protective cover of the self-moving device.

[0014] The self-moving device provided in this embodiment of the utility model has a first connecting structure on the protective cover and a second connecting structure on the device battery compartment; the first connecting structure and the second connecting structure are detachably connected so that the protective cover can be detachably installed on the device battery compartment, which can protect the battery in the device battery compartment and play a role in waterproofing and dustproofing; at the same time, it improves the efficiency of the installation and removal of the protective cover, thereby facilitating the replacement of the battery of the self-moving device. Attached Figure Description

[0015] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments of this application will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0016] Figure 1 This is an exploded view of a self-moving device according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 2This is a first axonometric view of the protective cover in one embodiment of the present invention; Figure 3 This is a second axonometric view of the protective cover in one embodiment of the present invention; Figure 4 This is an axonometric view of a self-moving device according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 5 This is an isometric view of a battery swapping station according to one embodiment of the present invention; Figure 6 This is a first axonometric view of a battery replacement mechanism in one embodiment of the present invention; Figure 7 This is a second axonometric view of the battery replacement mechanism in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0017] The components include: 1. Main body of the equipment; 2. Battery compartment of the equipment; 3. Protective cover; 31. Main board; 32. Side plate; 4. Battery; 5. First connecting structure; 6. Second connecting structure; 7. Support protrusion; 8. Storage area; 9. Base station; 91. Lower main body; 911. Base station battery compartment; 92. Upper main body; 10. Battery replacement mechanism; 101. First moving component; 1011. First moving shaft; 1012. First moving base; 102. Second moving component; 1021. Second moving shaft; 1022. Second moving base; 103. Third moving component; 1031. Telescopic motor; 1032. Telescopic rod; 104. Rotating component; 1041. Rotating motor; 1042. Rotating shaft; 105. Battery replacement tool; 11. First handle; 12. Second handle; 13. Third connecting structure; 14. First positioning module; 15. Second positioning module; 16. Support frame. Detailed Implementation

[0018] To make the technical problems, technical solutions, and beneficial effects solved by this application clearer, the following detailed description is provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative and not intended to limit the scope of this application.

[0019] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "longitudinal," "radial," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicating orientation or positional relationships based on the orientation or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, are used 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, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this application. In the description of this application, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more.

[0020] In the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "linking" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0021] This utility model embodiment provides a self-moving device, as shown in the following figure. Figure 1 and Figure 2 The device includes a main body 1, a battery compartment 2, and a protective cover 3. The battery compartment 2 is installed on the main body 1 and is used to house the battery 4. The protective cover 3 is provided with a first connecting structure 5, and the battery compartment 2 is provided with a second connecting structure 6. The first connecting structure 5 and the second connecting structure 6 are detachably connected so that the protective cover 3 is installed on the battery compartment 2 to protect the battery 4 inside the battery compartment 2.

[0022] As an example, the self-moving device includes a main body 1, a battery compartment 2, and a protective cover 3. During installation, the battery compartment 2 is installed on the main body 1 to house the battery 4. The protective cover 3 has a first connecting structure 5, and the battery compartment 2 has a second connecting structure 6. The first connecting structure 5 and the second connecting structure 6 are detachably connected, so that the protective cover 3 can be detachably installed on the battery compartment 2, which can protect the battery 4 inside the battery compartment 2 and provide waterproof and dustproof protection. At the same time, it improves the efficiency of installing and removing the protective cover 3, thereby facilitating the replacement of the battery in the self-moving device. The battery compartment 2 can be installed inside the housing of the main body 1 or separated from the housing of the main body 1. The protective cover 3 can be removed from the outside of the self-moving device. The protective cover 3 can be connected to the battery compartment 2 by other quick-release connection methods such as permanent magnet and electromagnetic lock magnetic attraction, snap-fit ​​elastic engagement, pin insertion and removal locking, and track sliding buckle connection. For example, a first magnetic block is set at the four corners of the protective cover 3 and a second magnetic block is set at the four corners of the battery compartment 2. The magnetic connection is achieved through the cooperation of the first magnetic block and the second magnetic block. At the same time, due to the existence of multiple cooperation points, the position of the protective cover 3 can be positioned to ensure that its closing position is correct.

[0023] In one example, refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 The first connecting structure 5 is a first magnetic attractor, and the second connecting structure 6 is a second magnetic attractor, with the first magnetic attractor and the second magnetic attractor being magnetically connected; or, the first connecting structure 5 is a first snap-fit, and the second connecting structure 6 is a second snap-fit, with the first snap-fit ​​and the second snap-fit ​​being snap-fit; or, the first connecting structure 5 is a first adhesive, and the second connecting structure 6 is a second adhesive, with the first adhesive and the second adhesive being adhesive.

[0024] As an example, three structural forms of the first connection structure 5 and the second connection structure 6 are introduced.

[0025] In the first type, the first connecting structure 5 is a first magnetic suction component, and the second connecting structure 6 is a second magnetic suction component. During installation, the first magnetic suction component and the second magnetic suction component are magnetically connected, which can enable the protective cover 3 to be installed on the battery compartment 2 of the device. The principle of magnetic connection is used to facilitate the installation and removal of the protective cover 3.

[0026] The second type has a first connecting structure 5 as a first snap-fit ​​component and a second connecting structure 6 as a second snap-fit ​​component. During installation, the first snap-fit ​​component and the second snap-fit ​​component snap-fit ​​together, which allows the protective cover 3 to be installed on the battery compartment 2 of the device. The snap-fit ​​principle provides convenience for the installation and removal of the protective cover 3.

[0027] The third type is where the first connecting structure 5 is the first adhesive component and the second connecting structure 6 is the second adhesive component. During installation, the first adhesive component and the second adhesive component are bonded together, which allows the protective cover 3 to be installed on the battery compartment 2 of the device. The principle of bonding is used to facilitate the installation and removal of the protective cover 3.

[0028] In one example, refer to Figure 2 and Figure 3 The protective cover 3 includes a main board 31 and four side plates 32; one side of each of the four side plates 32 is connected to one of the four sides of the main board 31, and the adjacent sides of the four side plates 32 are connected to each other. The plane of each side plate 32 forms an obtuse angle with the plane of the main board 31. The four side plates 32 are installed on the battery compartment 2 of the device.

[0029] As an example, the specific structure of the protective cover 3 is introduced. The protective cover 3 includes a main board 31 and four side plates 32. One side of each of the four side plates 32 is connected to one of the four sides of the main board 31, and adjacent sides of the four side plates 32 are connected to each other. The plane of each side plate 32 forms an obtuse angle with the plane of the main board 31, thus forming a frustum-shaped structure. All four side plates 32 of the protective cover 3 are inclined plates, which makes the structure compact and facilitates drainage. The four side plates 32 are installed on the device battery compartment 2, ensuring that the protective cover 3 can be firmly installed on the device battery compartment 2. The protective cover 3 can be assembled by welding the main board 31 and the four side plates 32, or it can be manufactured as a single piece by die casting or other processes.

[0030] In one example, refer to Figure 2 The protective cover 3 has support protrusions 7 at its four corners, and the support protrusions 7 are flush with the opening of the protective cover 3.

[0031] As an example, support protrusions 7 are provided at the four corners of the protective cover 3. Specifically, the support protrusions 7 are located on the inner side of the four corners of the protective cover 3 and are connected to the two adjacent side plates 32. The support protrusions 7 are flush with the opening of the protective cover 3. This arrangement ensures that there is enough space to accommodate the first connecting structure 5 without increasing the thickness of the protective cover 3, and increases the support strength and support area of ​​the protective cover 3.

[0032] In one example, refer to Figure 1 and Figure 3 The top of the protective cover 3 is provided with a storage area 8, which is used to place the battery 4.

[0033] As an example, a storage area 8 is provided on the top of the protective cover 3. The storage area 8 can hold the battery 4. This design ensures that the protective cover 3 has sufficient area to fit the bottom of the battery 4 for temporary storage. The storage area 8 is a concave rectangular frame, which facilitates the visual module to identify the area and temporarily place the battery 4 (it can also identify the overall outline of the protective cover 3). Four soft pads are provided on the bottom of the battery 4 to reduce the impact suffered by the battery 4 when placed.

[0034] This utility model embodiment provides a battery swapping station, referring to... Figure 4 and Figure 5 The system includes a base station 9 and a battery replacement mechanism 10. The base station 9 of the battery swapping station is equipped with a battery swapping area for parking self-moving equipment. The battery replacement mechanism 10 is installed on the base station 9 and is used to replace the battery 4 of the self-moving equipment.

[0035] As an example, the battery swapping station includes a base station 9 and a battery swapping mechanism 10. The base station 9 of the battery swapping station is equipped with a battery swapping area where the mobile device can be parked. The battery swapping mechanism 10 is installed on the base station 9 and can replace the battery 4 of the mobile device. Specifically, the mobile device is first parked in the battery swapping area of ​​the base station 9. Then, the protective cover 3 is removed through the battery swapping mechanism 10, and the battery 4 inside the mobile device is taken out and placed in another location. Then, the battery 4 inside the base station 9 is taken out and placed inside the mobile device. Then, the battery 4 placed in another location is placed back into the base station 9 through the battery swapping mechanism 10. Finally, the protective cover 3 is installed on the battery compartment 2 of the device.

[0036] In one example, refer to Figure 6 and Figure 7The battery replacement mechanism 10 includes a first moving component 101, a second moving component 102, a third moving component 103, a rotating component 104, and a battery replacement tool 105. During installation, the first moving component 101 is mounted on the base station 9 of the battery swapping station. Specifically, a support frame 16 is provided on the base station 9, and the first moving component 101 is mounted on the support frame 16. The second moving component 102 is mounted on the first moving component 101, the third moving component 103 is mounted on the second moving component 102, and the rotating component 104 is mounted on the third moving component 103. The battery replacement tool 105 is detachably connected to the rotating component 104. This configuration allows the first moving component 101 to drive the second moving component 102 along... The first moving component 102 moves in a first direction to adjust the positions of the second moving component 102, the third moving component 103, the rotating component 104, and the battery changing tool 105 in the first direction. The second moving component 102 can drive the third moving component 103 to move in a second direction to adjust the positions of the third moving component 103, the rotating component 104, and the battery changing tool 105 in the second direction. The third moving component 103 can drive the rotating component 104 to move in a third direction to adjust the positions of the rotating component 104 and the battery changing tool 105 in the third direction. The rotating component 104 can drive the battery changing tool 105 to rotate to adjust the docking angle of the battery changing tool 105. In this example, the battery swapping tool 105 can connect to the battery 4 inside the base station 9 or the battery 4 inside the self-moving device. Through the cooperation of the first moving component 101, the second moving component 102, the third moving component 103, and the rotating component 104, the battery swapping tool 105 can be moved and rotated in three-dimensional space to move the battery swapping tool 105 to the corresponding position of the battery 4 inside the base station 9 or the battery 4 inside the self-moving device. The docking angle of the battery swapping tool 105 can be adjusted by rotation to achieve accurate docking between the battery swapping tool 105 and the second handle 12 on the battery 4. After the battery swapping tool 105 docks with the second handle 12 on the battery 4, the position of the battery 4 can be adjusted by the first moving component 101, the second moving component 102, the third moving component 103, and the rotating component 104, thereby realizing the replacement of the battery 4 inside the base station 9 into the self-moving device, or the replacement of the battery 4 inside the self-moving device into the base station 9. This facilitates the replacement of the battery 4 for the self-moving device and improves the working efficiency of the battery swapping station in providing battery 4 replacement services for the self-moving device.

[0037] Among them, the first direction, the second direction, and the third direction are mutually perpendicular directions. Taking the battery swapping station as the reference, the first direction is the front-back direction of the battery swapping station, the second direction is the left-right direction of the battery swapping station, and the third direction is the up-down direction of the battery swapping station. In the three-dimensional coordinate system, the first direction is the X direction, the second direction is the Y direction, and the third direction is the Z direction.

[0038] In one example, refer to Figure 6 and Figure 7 The first moving component 101 includes two first moving shafts 1011, two first moving seats 1012, and two first power units. During installation, the two first moving shafts 1011 are arranged at intervals along a second direction on the base station 9, specifically, the two first moving shafts 1011 are arranged at intervals along the second direction on the support frame 16. Each first moving seat 1012 is movably mounted on a first moving shaft 1011 along a first direction, and each first power unit is connected to a first moving seat 1012. The two ends of the second moving component 102 are respectively connected to the two first moving seats 1012. With this configuration, the two first power units can simultaneously drive the two first moving seats 1012 to move on the two first moving shafts 1011 respectively. Even if the two first moving seats 1012 move simultaneously, they can drive the second moving component 102 to move along the first direction, thereby adjusting the position of the second moving component 102, the third moving component 103, the rotating component 104, and the battery replacement tool 105 in the first direction, which facilitates adjusting the position of the battery 4 in the first direction and provides convenience for replacing the battery 4. The first moving axis 1011 and the first moving seat 1012 can be replaced by a slide rail and a slider.

[0039] In one example, refer to Figure 6 and Figure 7 The second moving assembly 102 includes a second moving shaft 1021, a second moving base 1022, and a second power unit. During installation, both ends of the second moving shaft 1021 are respectively mounted on two first moving bases 1012. The second moving base 1022 is movably mounted on the second moving shaft 1021 along a second direction and is connected to the third moving assembly 103. The second power unit is connected to the second moving base 1022. This configuration allows the second moving base 1022 to move along the second moving shaft 1021 via the second power unit, thereby adjusting the positions of the third moving assembly 103, the rotating assembly 104, and the battery replacement tool 105 in the second direction. This facilitates adjusting the position of the battery 4 in the second direction and provides convenience for battery replacement. The second moving shaft 1021 and the second moving base 1022 can be replaced with a slide rail and a slider.

[0040] In one example, refer to Figure 6 and Figure 7The third moving component 103 includes a telescopic motor 1031 and a telescopic rod 1032. During installation, the telescopic motor 1031 is mounted on the second moving base 1022. The first end of the telescopic rod 1032 is connected to the telescopic motor 1031, and the second end of the telescopic rod 1032 is connected to the rotating component 104. This configuration allows the telescopic motor 1031 to drive the telescopic rod 1032 to extend and retract in a third direction, thereby adjusting the position of the rotating component 104 and the battery replacement tool 105 in the third direction. This facilitates adjusting the position of the battery 4 in the third direction and provides convenience for battery replacement. The telescopic motor 1031 and telescopic rod 1032 can be replaced with a push rod motor and a push rod.

[0041] In one example, refer to Figure 6 and Figure 7 The rotating assembly 104 includes a rotating motor 1041 and a rotating shaft 1042. During installation, the rotating motor 1041 is installed at the second end of the telescopic rod 1032, the first end of the rotating shaft 1042 is connected to the rotating motor 1041, and the second end of the rotating shaft 1042 is detachably connected to the battery changing tool 105. With this configuration, the rotating motor 1041 can drive the rotating shaft 1042 to rotate, thereby adjusting the docking angle of the battery changing tool 105, facilitating docking of the battery changing tool 105 with the battery 4, and also facilitating the adjustment of the orientation of the battery 4, thus facilitating the replacement of the battery 4.

[0042] In one example, refer to Figure 6 and Figure 7The battery replacement mechanism 10 is also equipped with a first positioning module 14, a second positioning module 15, and a controller. During installation, the first positioning module 14 is set on the third moving component 103 to identify the first position information of the battery replacement tool 105, specifically by taking a picture to identify the horizontal position of the battery replacement tool 105. The second positioning module 15 is set on the battery replacement tool 105 to identify the second position information of the battery replacement tool 105, specifically by taking a picture to identify the relative height of the battery replacement tool 105 and the second handle 12 on the battery 4. The controller is connected to the first positioning module 14, the second positioning module 15, the first moving component 101, the second moving component 102, the third moving component 103, and the rotating component 104. With this configuration, the controller can control the first moving component 101, the second moving component 102, and the third moving component 104 according to the first and second position information. When component 103 and rotating component 104 are in operation, they can drive the battery swapping tool 105 to move and rotate in three-dimensional space, so as to move the battery swapping tool 105 to the corresponding position with the battery 4 in the base station 9 or the battery 4 in the self-moving device. The docking angle of the battery swapping tool 105 can be adjusted by rotation to achieve accurate docking between the battery swapping tool 105 and the second handle 12 on the battery 4. After the battery swapping tool 105 docks with the second handle 12 on the battery 4, the position of the battery 4 can be adjusted by the first moving component 101, the second moving component 102, the third moving component 103 and rotating component 104, so as to replace the battery 4 in the base station 9 into the self-moving device, or replace the battery 4 in the self-moving device into the base station 9, which facilitates the replacement of the battery 4 for the self-moving device and improves the working efficiency of the battery swapping station in providing battery 4 replacement services for the self-moving device.

[0043] In one example, refer to Figure 4 and Figure 5 The base station 9 includes a lower body 91 and an upper body 92; at least a portion of the upper body 92 protrudes horizontally from the lower body 91; the lower body 91 is provided with a plurality of base station battery compartments 911, and each base station battery compartment 911 contains a battery 4; the battery replacement mechanism 10 is installed on the upper body 92 for taking and placing the battery 4.

[0044] As an example, the structure of base station 9 is described. Base station 9 includes a lower body 91 and an upper body 92. The lower body 91 contains multiple base station battery compartments 911, each housing a battery 4. A battery replacement mechanism 10 is mounted on the upper body 92, allowing for the removal and placement of the battery 4. At least a portion of the upper body 92 protrudes horizontally from the lower body 91, providing sufficient horizontal movement space for the battery replacement mechanism 10 to replace the battery 4 for mobile devices. The protruding portion of the upper body 92 also provides shelter for mobile devices, such as lawnmowers, which can park in the battery swapping area of ​​the station after use, with the protruding portion of the upper body 92 acting as a sunshade and rain shield. A protective door can be installed at the opening of the battery swapping area. Normally, the protective door is closed; it opens during battery swapping.

[0045] In one example, refer to Figure 1 The protective cover 3 of the self-moving device is provided with a first handle 11, and the battery 4 is provided with a second handle 12; the battery replacement mechanism 10 is used to connect with the first handle 11 or the second handle 12.

[0046] As an example, a first handle 11 is provided on the protective cover 3 of the self-moving device, and a second handle 12 is provided on the battery 4. With this configuration, the battery replacement tool 105 of the battery replacement mechanism 10 can be connected to the first handle 11 or the second handle 12, so that the battery replacement mechanism 10 can move the protective cover 3 or the battery 4, thereby removing the protective cover 3 from the device battery compartment 2, taking the battery 4 out of the device battery compartment 2, taking the battery 4 out of the base station 9 and putting it into the device battery compartment 2, and putting the protective cover 3 back on the device battery compartment 2 to complete the replacement of the battery 4 of the self-moving device.

[0047] In one example, refer to Figure 1 The area of ​​the protective cover 3 is equal to or greater than the area of ​​the battery compartment opening; the width of the first handle 11 is less than or equal to the distance between two adjacent battery compartments; wherein, the battery compartment is the base station battery compartment 911 or the equipment battery compartment 2.

[0048] As an example, the area of ​​the cover opening of the protective cover 3 is designed to be equal to or greater than the area of ​​the battery compartment opening, where the battery compartment is either the base station battery compartment 911 or the device battery compartment 2. This ensures that the protective cover 3 can completely seal the battery compartment, preventing water droplets from entering through gaps. The width of the first handle 11 is less than or equal to the distance between two adjacent battery compartments. This design prevents the width of the first handle 11 from being too wide and affecting the placement of the battery 4 on the protective cover 3. When the protective cover 3 is placed on the battery compartment, the battery 4 is placed on the protective cover 3, which aligns vertically with the opening of the battery compartment, that is, vertically with the battery 4 inside the battery compartment, thereby improving the stability of the battery 4 placement.

[0049] In one example, refer to Figure 5 The base station 9 is equipped with multiple third connection structures 13, which are used to fix the protective cover 3 of the self-moving device.

[0050] As an example, the base station 9 is provided with multiple third connection structures 13. With this configuration, when the protective cover 3 of the self-moving device is removed from the device battery compartment 2, it can be temporarily placed in the battery swapping station. The protective cover 3 of the self-moving device can be fixed to the base station 9 through the multiple third connection structures 13 to prevent the protective cover 3 from being lost. While fixing the protective cover 3, it also ensures that the temporary placement position of the protective cover 3 in the battery swapping station is accurate.

[0051] When using a battery swapping station to achieve automatic battery swapping for self-moving devices, when the base station battery compartment 911 in the battery swapping station is in a full state, the battery swapping tool 105 on the battery swapping station first places the protective cover 3 on top of a battery 4 in the base station 9 (it can be determined according to the power level and placed on the battery 4 or multiple batteries 4 with the lowest power level), and temporarily places the swapped low-power battery 4 on the protective cover 3. Then, the fully charged battery 4 in the battery swapping station is placed into the device battery compartment 2 of the self-moving device. Finally, the low-power battery 4 is placed in the empty compartment of the base station battery compartment 911, and the protective cover 3 is closed again on the device battery compartment 2 to complete the entire battery swapping process. During this process, the charging station does not need to leave an empty compartment to temporarily store the battery 4.

[0052] The above-described embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this application, and are not intended to limit them. Although this application has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some of the technical features. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application, and should all be included within the protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. A self-moving device, characterized in that, It includes the main body of the equipment (1), the battery compartment of the equipment (2), and the protective cover (3); The battery compartment (2) of the device is installed on the main body (1) of the device and is used to house the battery (4). The protective cover (3) is provided with a first connecting structure (5), and the device battery compartment (2) is provided with a second connecting structure (6). The first connecting structure (5) is detachably connected to the second connecting structure (6) so that the protective cover (3) is installed on the device battery compartment (2) to protect the battery (4) inside the device battery compartment (2).

2. The self-moving device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first connecting structure (5) is a first magnetic attractor, and the second connecting structure (6) is a second magnetic attractor. The first magnetic attractor and the second magnetic attractor are magnetically connected. Alternatively, the first connecting structure (5) is a first snap-fit ​​component, and the second connecting structure (6) is a second snap-fit ​​component, with the first snap-fit ​​component snapping into the second snap-fit ​​component; Alternatively, the first connecting structure (5) is a first adhesive component, and the second connecting structure (6) is a second adhesive component, with the first adhesive component and the second adhesive component being bonded together.

3. The self-moving device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The protective cover (3) includes a main board (31) and four side plates (32); one side of each of the four side plates (32) is connected to one of the four sides of the main board (31), and the adjacent sides of the four side plates (32) are connected to each other. The plane of each side plate (32) is at an obtuse angle to the plane of the main board (31). The four side panels (32) are mounted on the device battery compartment (2).

4. The self-moving device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The protective cover (3) has support protrusions (7) at its four corners, and the support protrusions (7) are flush with the opening of the protective cover (3).

5. The self-moving device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The top of the protective cover (3) is provided with a storage area (8) for placing the battery (4).

6. A battery swapping station, characterized in that, Includes a base station (9) and a battery replacement mechanism (10); The base station (9) of the battery swapping station is provided with a battery swapping area, which is used to park the self-moving equipment as described in any one of claims 1-5; The battery replacement mechanism (10) is installed on the base station (9) and is used to replace the battery (4) of the self-moving device.

7. The battery swapping station according to claim 6, characterized in that, The base station (9) includes a lower body (91) and an upper body (92); at least a portion of the upper body (92) protrudes horizontally from the lower body (91). The lower main body (91) is provided with multiple base station battery compartments (911), and each base station battery compartment (911) contains a battery (4). The battery replacement mechanism (10) is installed on the upper body (92) for taking and placing the battery (4).

8. The battery swapping station according to claim 7, characterized in that, The protective cover (3) of the self-moving device is provided with a first handle (11), and the battery (4) is provided with a second handle (12); the battery replacement mechanism (10) is used to connect with the first handle (11) or the second handle (12).

9. The battery swapping station according to claim 8, characterized in that, The area of ​​the cover (3) is equal to or greater than the area of ​​the battery compartment opening; the width of the first handle (11) is less than or equal to the distance between two adjacent battery compartments. The battery compartment is either the base station battery compartment (911) or the device battery compartment (2).

10. The battery swapping station according to claim 6, characterized in that, The base station (9) is provided with a plurality of third connection structures (13), which are used to fix the protective cover (3) of the self-moving device.

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