A multi-compartment battery swap cabinet

Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of multi-compartment battery replacement cabinet, relate to the field of battery replacement.The multi-compartment battery replacement cabinet, including battery replacement cabinet main body, and the hinge of several battery compartment doors of battery replacement cabinet main body front, management maintenance door is hinged in the back of sub-control board battery replacement cabinet main body, sub-control board battery replacement cabinet main body is provided with several groups of battery protection storehouse, sub-control board battery replacement cabinet main body bottom is formed by stamping water guide groove, electronic lock is installed on sub-control board battery protection storehouse all.The multi-compartment battery replacement cabinet, install the structure of sub-control board on battery protection storehouse, facilitate with sub-control board, charging module and battery pack communication connection to same communication bus, need not be charged as communication bridge, reduce hardware cost and improve system reliability, sub-control board is monitored and controlled to battery pack charging state by communication bus, still can guarantee basic battery replacement function when network failure, improve system stability.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of battery swapping, and in particular to a multi-compartment battery swapping cabinet. Background Technology

[0002] In the field of battery swapping cabinets, existing battery swapping cabinets typically consist of a cabinet structure, a battery compartment module, charging and control components, a communication system, and a bottom movable structure. The cabinet structure provides stable support, the battery compartment module stores batteries, the charging and control components ensure power supply and regulation, the communication system facilitates data interaction, and the bottom movable structure allows for flexible deployment.

[0003] Existing multi-compartment battery swapping stations contain multiple independent battery compartments, enabling rapid replacement of electric vehicle batteries with fully charged ones. This significantly reduces charging waiting time and provides efficient and convenient energy support for urban short-distance travel, food delivery, and other scenarios. However, the communication systems within these stations largely rely on chargers as communication bridges, increasing communication hardware costs and posing a single point of failure risk. Furthermore, some swapping stations are highly dependent on the network, and server downtime or network failures can completely paralyze them, preventing the provision of battery swapping services and hindering the achievement of stable battery swapping capabilities. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a multi-compartment battery swapping cabinet to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: A multi-compartment battery swapping cabinet includes a battery swapping cabinet body and several battery compartment doors hinged to the front of the battery swapping cabinet body. A management and maintenance door is hinged to the back of the battery swapping cabinet body. Several sets of battery protection compartments are provided inside the battery swapping cabinet body. A water guide groove is formed at the bottom of the battery swapping cabinet body by stamping. An electronic lock is installed on each battery protection compartment. A three-color light is installed above the electronic lock on each battery protection compartment. A battery pack guide rail is fixedly connected to the bottom of each battery protection compartment. Each of the battery protection compartments has a control board and a charging module installed on its back. The control board and the charging module are connected by a communication bus.

[0006] A wire clip and a cable limiter are fixedly connected to the side wall of the battery protection compartment. The wire clip and cable limiter are used to limit the cables connected to the battery pack.

[0007] The battery swapping cabinet body is equipped with a reinforcement mechanism, which is used to strengthen the support of the battery swapping cabinet body for the battery protection compartment. The reinforcement mechanism includes: The first reinforcing rod is fixedly connected to the main body of the battery swapping cabinet by bolts; The second reinforcing rod is fixedly connected to the first reinforcing rod by bolts. The second reinforcing rod passes through the bottom of the battery protection compartment and abuts against the battery protection compartment.

[0008] The battery swapping cabinet body, management and maintenance door, and battery protection compartment are all equipped with ventilation holes. The ventilation holes are designed as grilles and have both heat dissipation and dust prevention functions.

[0009] The management and maintenance door is equipped with a mechanical lock, which is used to lock the management and maintenance door.

[0010] The battery protection compartment at the top is equipped with a fire-fighting auxiliary module, which includes a fire extinguisher and a lighting lamp.

[0011] The battery swapping cabinet is equipped with a status display screen and a speaker at the top.

[0012] The battery swapping cabinet is equipped with four sets of casters at the bottom and fixed feet on both sides of the bottom.

[0013] The battery protection compartment and the battery pack guide rail are manufactured as a single piece.

[0014] The technical effects and advantages of this utility model are as follows: This multi-compartment battery swapping cabinet adopts a structure in which a sub-control board is installed on the battery protection compartment. This facilitates the communication connection of the sub-control board, charging module, and battery pack to the same communication bus, eliminating the need for a charger as a communication bridge. This reduces hardware costs and improves system reliability. The sub-control board monitors and controls the charging status of the battery pack through the communication bus. Even in the event of a network failure, it can still ensure basic battery swapping functions and improve system stability. At the same time, the main electrical components are all located on the side near the management and maintenance door. Opening the management and maintenance door on the back of the battery swapping cabinet facilitates maintenance operations. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the management and maintenance door structure of this utility model; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the speaker structure of this utility model; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the electronic lock structure of this utility model; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the control board structure of this utility model.

[0016] In the diagram: 1. Battery swapping cabinet main body; 2. Ventilation hole; 3. Battery compartment door; 4. Management and maintenance door; 5. Mechanical lock; 6. Roller; 7. Fixing foot; 8. Speaker; 9. Status display screen; 10. Battery protection compartment; 11. Electronic lock; 12. Tri-color light; 13. Battery pack guide rail; 14. Water guide channel; 15. Reinforcing mechanism; 1501. First reinforcing rod; 1502. Second reinforcing rod; 16. Control panel; 17. Charging module; 18. Cable clamp; 19. Fire auxiliary module; 20. Cable limiter. Detailed Implementation

[0017] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0018] This utility model provides, for example Figure 1 - Figure 5 The multi-compartment battery swapping cabinet shown includes a main body 1 and several battery compartment doors 3 hinged to the front of the main body 1. The main body 1 serves as the basic frame of the entire multi-compartment battery swapping cabinet, supporting and protecting all internal components. It not only provides installation space for the battery protection compartment 10, the control board 16, the charging module 17, etc., but also ensures the stability and safety of the overall structure through structural design. The smooth weld seams and water guide trough 14 of the main body 1 effectively prevent rainwater accumulation from damaging internal components and extend the cabinet's lifespan. The threaded holes with threaded finish and standardized interfaces improve installation and maintenance efficiency. The management and maintenance door 4 on the back and the battery compartment doors 3 on the front are both installed on the main body 1. The battery compartment doors 3 are used to open and close the entrance to the battery protection compartment 10. Users can easily and quickly take out and put in battery packs by opening the battery compartment doors 3.

[0019] The main body 1 of the battery swapping cabinet is hinged to the back of the management and maintenance door 4, which is mainly used by maintenance personnel to inspect and maintain the inside of the battery swapping cabinet. The management and maintenance door 4 is equipped with a mechanical lock 5, which can lock the management and maintenance door 4 to prevent unauthorized personnel from opening it at will and to ensure the safety of internal components. When it is necessary to replace the charging module 17 or to debug the sub-control board 16, the maintenance personnel can use the key to open the mechanical lock 5 and open the management and maintenance door 4 for operation. The battery swapping cabinet body 1 is equipped with several sets of battery protection compartments 10. The bottom of the battery swapping cabinet body 1 is formed by stamping a water guide channel 14. Each battery protection compartment 10 is equipped with an electronic lock 11. A three-color light 12 is installed above the electronic lock 11 of the battery protection compartment 10. The electronic lock 11 is used to control the opening and closing of the battery protection compartment 10. Only authorized users can open the electronic lock 11 to take out and put in the battery pack. The three-color light 12 can display the status of the battery protection compartment 10 through different colors of light, such as green indicating normal and red indicating fault. The bottom of each battery protection compartment 10 is fixedly connected to a battery pack guide rail 13, which facilitates the accurate placement and removal of the battery pack. Each of the battery protection compartments 10 has a sub-control board 16 and a charging module 17 mounted on its back. A communication bus connects the sub-control board 16 and the charging module 17. For communication, the sub-control board 16 is mounted on the battery protection compartment 10, connecting the sub-control board 16, the charging module 17, and the battery pack to the same communication bus. This eliminates the traditional reliance on the charger as a communication bridge, effectively reducing hardware costs and avoiding communication interruptions due to charger failure, thus improving system reliability. Even in the event of a network failure, the sub-control board 16 can still monitor and control the battery pack charging status via the communication bus, ensuring basic battery swapping functionality and improving system stability.

[0020] A wire clip 18 and a cable limiter 20 are fixedly connected to the side wall of the battery protection compartment 10. The wire clip 18 and the cable limiter 20 are used to limit the cables connected to the battery pack. The wire clip 18 can fix the cable in a specific position, and the cable limiter 20 can prevent the cable from swinging around in the battery swapping cabinet, avoid interference or entanglement between the cable and other components, and ensure the safe and stable connection of the cable.

[0021] The battery swapping cabinet body 1 is equipped with a reinforcement mechanism 15. The reinforcement mechanism 15 is used to strengthen the support of the battery swapping cabinet body 1 for the battery protection compartment 10, enhance the stability of the battery protection compartment 10, and prevent it from deforming or shifting when subjected to external impact. The reinforcement mechanism 15 includes: The first reinforcing rod 1501 is fixedly connected to the main body 1 of the battery swapping cabinet by bolts; The second reinforcing rod 1502 is fixedly connected to the first reinforcing rod 1501 by bolts. The second reinforcing rod 1502 passes through the bottom of the battery protection compartment 10 and abuts against the battery protection compartment 10.

[0022] Ventilation holes 2 are provided on the main body 1 of the battery swapping cabinet, the management and maintenance door 4, and the battery protection compartment 10. The ventilation holes 2 are designed as a grille and have both heat dissipation and dust prevention functions. During the charging process, the battery pack inside the battery protection compartment 10 will generate heat. The ventilation holes 2 can accelerate air circulation and dissipate the heat. At the same time, the grille design can effectively block dust from entering and protect the internal components from dust.

[0023] The management and maintenance door 4 is equipped with a mechanical lock 5, which is used to lock the management and maintenance door 4. The main electrical components, such as the control board 16 and the charging module 17, are located on the side close to the management and maintenance door 4. Maintenance personnel can easily and quickly carry out inspection and maintenance operations by simply opening the management and maintenance door 4 on the back of the battery swapping cabinet body 1, which greatly improves maintenance efficiency.

[0024] The top battery protection compartment 10 is equipped with a fire-fighting auxiliary module 19, which includes a fire extinguisher and a lighting lamp.

[0025] A status display screen 9 is installed on the main body 1 of the battery swapping cabinet. The status display screen 9 is used to display information such as the working status of the battery swapping cabinet and the battery level, so that users and managers can understand the operation of the battery swapping cabinet. A speaker 8 is installed on the top of the main body 1 of the battery swapping cabinet. The speaker 8 can be used to play voice prompts, such as battery swapping success prompts and fault alarms.

[0026] The bottom of the battery swapping cabinet body 1 is equipped with four sets of rollers 6. The four sets of rollers 6 facilitate the movement of the battery swapping cabinet and make it easy to deploy in different locations. The bottom sides of the battery swapping cabinet body 1 are equipped with fixing feet 7. When the battery swapping cabinet is moved to the designated location, the fixing feet 7 can be put down to make the battery swapping cabinet stably fixed on the ground and prevent it from sliding.

[0027] The battery protection compartment 10 and the battery pack guide rail 13 are manufactured as a single piece.

[0028] Example 1: This multi-compartment battery swapping cabinet uses the main body 1 as its basic frame, supporting and protecting the internal components. Several battery compartment doors 3 are hinged to the front, allowing users to easily access and remove battery packs; a management and maintenance door 4 is hinged to the back, facilitating maintenance personnel's inspection of internal components. The management and maintenance door 4 is equipped with a mechanical lock 5 to prevent unauthorized personnel from opening it, ensuring internal security. The welds of the main body 1 are ground smooth, and a water-guiding groove 14 is stamped at the bottom to effectively prevent rainwater accumulation from damaging internal components and extend the cabinet's lifespan; threaded holes with reflowed threads and standardized interfaces improve installation and maintenance efficiency. The main body contains several battery protection compartments 10, each equipped with an electronic lock 11, allowing only authorized users to open and access battery packs. A three-color light 12 is installed above each compartment, indicating its status through different colored lights. Battery pack guide rails 13 are fixed to the bottom of each battery protection compartment 10, facilitating accurate placement and removal of battery packs. The battery protection compartment 10 and the battery pack guide rails 13 are integrally molded, enhancing structural stability. The side wall fixing clips 18 and cable limiters 20 limit the cables connected to the battery pack, ensuring a safe and stable cable connection. A reinforcement mechanism 15 is installed inside the main body, including a first reinforcement rod 1501 fixedly connected to the main body by bolts, and a second reinforcement rod 1502 fixedly connected between the first reinforcement rods 1501 and penetrating the bottom of the battery protection compartment 10, enhancing the stability of the battery protection compartment 10 and preventing it from deforming or shifting due to external impact.

[0029] Example 2: In terms of communication, this multi-compartment battery swapping cabinet abandons the traditional method of relying on the charger as a communication bridge. A sub-control board 16 and a charging module 17 are installed on the back of the battery protection compartment 10, and they are connected to the battery pack via the same communication bus. This effectively reduces hardware costs, avoids communication interruptions due to charger failure, and improves system reliability. In the event of a network failure, the sub-control board 16 can still monitor and control the battery pack charging status through the communication bus, ensuring basic battery swapping functions and improving system stability. Grille-type ventilation holes 2 are provided on the main body 1 of the battery swapping cabinet, the management and maintenance door 4, and the battery protection compartment 10, serving both heat dissipation and dust prevention functions. This accelerates air circulation to dissipate the heat generated by battery pack charging and prevents dust from entering and protecting internal components. Major electrical components such as the sub-control board 16 and the charging module 17 are located near the management and maintenance door 4 for easy maintenance. A fire-fighting auxiliary module 19, including a fire extinguisher and lighting, is installed in the uppermost battery protection compartment 10. A status display screen 9 is installed on the main body 1 of the battery swapping cabinet, displaying information such as working status and battery level; a speaker 8 is installed at the top to play voice prompts. Four sets of casters 6 are installed at the bottom for easy movement and deployment, and fixed feet 7 are installed on both sides. After being moved to the designated position, the cabinet can be put down to securely fix it.

[0030] Finally, it should be noted that the above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Although the present utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A multi-compartment battery swapping cabinet, comprising a main body (1) and a plurality of battery compartment doors (3) hinged to the front of the main body (1), characterized in that, The battery swapping cabinet body (1) has a management and maintenance door (4) hinged to the back. The battery swapping cabinet body (1) has several sets of battery protection compartments (10). The bottom of the battery swapping cabinet body (1) is formed by stamping to form a water guide channel (14). Each battery protection compartment (10) is equipped with an electronic lock (11). Each battery protection compartment (10) is equipped with a three-color light (12) above the electronic lock (11). Each battery protection compartment (10) is fixedly connected to a battery pack guide rail (13). Each of the battery protection compartments (10) has a control board (16) and a charging module (17) installed on its back. The control board (16) and the charging module (17) are connected by a communication bus.

2. The multi-compartment battery swapping cabinet according to claim 1, characterized in that, A wire clip (18) and a cable limiter (20) are fixedly connected to the side wall of the battery protection compartment (10). The wire clip (18) and the cable limiter (20) are used to limit the cable connected to the battery pack.

3. A multi-compartment battery swapping cabinet according to claim 2, characterized in that, The battery swapping cabinet body (1) is provided with a reinforcement mechanism (15), which is used to strengthen the support of the battery swapping cabinet body (1) for the battery protection compartment (10). The reinforcement mechanism (15) includes: The first reinforcing rod (1501) is fixedly connected to the main body (1) of the battery swapping cabinet by bolts; The second reinforcing rod (1502) is fixedly connected to the first reinforcing rod (1501) by bolts. The second reinforcing rod (1502) passes through the bottom of the battery protection compartment (10) and abuts against the battery protection compartment (10).

4. A multi-compartment battery swapping cabinet according to claim 1, characterized in that, Ventilation holes (2) are provided on the main body (1) of the battery swapping cabinet, the management and maintenance door (4) and the battery protection compartment (10). The ventilation holes (2) are set as grilles and have both heat dissipation and dust prevention functions.

5. A multi-compartment battery swapping cabinet according to claim 1, characterized in that, The management and maintenance door (4) is equipped with a mechanical lock (5), which is used to lock the management and maintenance door (4).

6. A multi-compartment battery swapping cabinet according to claim 1, characterized in that, The battery protection compartment (10) at the top is equipped with a fire-fighting auxiliary module (19), which includes a fire extinguisher and a lighting lamp.

7. A multi-compartment battery swapping cabinet according to claim 1, characterized in that, The battery swapping cabinet body (1) is equipped with a status display screen (9), and a speaker (8) is installed on the upper end of the battery swapping cabinet body (1).

8. A multi-compartment battery swapping cabinet according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom of the battery swapping cabinet body (1) is equipped with four sets of rollers (6), and the bottom sides of the battery swapping cabinet body (1) are equipped with fixed feet (7).

9. A multi-compartment battery swapping cabinet according to claim 1, characterized in that, The battery protection compartment (10) and the battery pack guide rail (13) are integrally molded.

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