Battery structure and robot thereof

Abstract

The utility model provides a kind of battery structure, wherein, shell assembly has shell part, first end cover and second end cover, shell part has inner cavity for installing energy storage module, and one end of shell part is equipped with first end cover, the other end of shell part is equipped with second end cover;First end cover has end face part and side surface part, and side surface part is used to connect shell part;Guide rail limiting structure is arranged on shell part;Lock catch device is installed on first end cover by elastic member, lock catch device has lock tongue and adjusting part, end face part is equipped with the first adjusting mouth for installing the adjusting part, and side surface part is equipped with the avoiding mouth for installing lock tongue;Elastic member is used to push lock tongue out from avoiding mouth.The scheme can effectively improve the installation efficiency of battery, and effectively avoid the problem that battery structure appears in installation process and is jammed and misaligned.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of robotics, specifically to a battery structure and the robot thereof. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, robots are increasingly used in warehousing, inspection, and material handling. These robots typically use batteries as their power source, which need to be replaced or recharged when depleted. Existing battery replacement structures mostly employ fixed installation or simple plug-and-play methods. These methods often require high alignment precision, involve cumbersome procedures, and poor alignment can easily lead to interface wear or poor contact. Furthermore, there are still shortcomings in battery installation guidance and limiting mechanisms, which can easily cause jamming and misalignment, resulting in time-consuming and labor-intensive battery installation and thus affecting installation efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0003] To address the aforementioned technical problems, this utility model proposes a battery structure. In this design, the locking device is integrated into the first end cap. An elastic element provides continuous thrust to the locking tongue, causing it to automatically pop out of the clearance opening, forming a mechanical lock with the external structure. This design eliminates the need for manual operation, simplifying the assembly process and effectively improving battery installation efficiency. The guide rail limiting structure ensures precise guidance of the battery structure during installation, preventing jamming and misalignment.

[0004] Specifically, this utility model proposes a battery structure, including:

[0005] A housing assembly has a housing component, a first end cap, and a second end cap. The housing component has an inner cavity for mounting an energy storage module, and one end of the housing component is provided with the first end cap, while the other end of the housing component is provided with the second end cap. The first end cap has a face portion and a side portion, and the side portion is used to connect to the housing component.

[0006] A guide rail limiting structure is provided on the housing component;

[0007] A locking device is mounted on the first end cover via an elastic element. The locking device has a locking tongue and an adjusting part. The end face is provided with a first adjusting port for installing the adjusting part, and the side face is provided with a clearance port for installing the locking tongue. The elastic element is used to push the locking tongue out from the clearance port.

[0008] Preferably, the locking device has a baffle on the side facing the housing component, the baffle is fixed to the end face through a connector, and the baffle and the locking device are in surface contact, with a limit block fixed between the baffle and the end face;

[0009] The locking device has a second adjustment port through which the limiting block is inserted. One end of the elastic element is disposed on the limiting block, and the other end of the elastic element is disposed on the locking device. The elastic element is located between the limiting block and the locking tongue.

[0010] Preferably, the elastic element is a compression spring.

[0011] Preferably, the locking device has a spring mounting cavity that communicates with the second adjustment port, and the spring mounting cavity is used to accommodate a compression spring.

[0012] Preferably, the number of the locking devices is two.

[0013] Preferably, the first end cap is provided with a handle.

[0014] In addition, this application also proposes a robot having a battery mounting cavity for mounting the aforementioned battery structure; a locking seat is fixed on the robot, the locking seat having a slot for mounting the locking tongue.

[0015] Furthermore, a guide groove is provided on the inner wall of the battery mounting cavity, and the guide groove is used to install the guide rail limiting structure.

[0016] Furthermore, the groove depth direction of the guide groove is set in the horizontal direction; the distance between the inner walls of the two ends of the guide groove in the vertical direction is the opening distance of the guide groove.

[0017] The left side of the guide groove is a locking section, and the right side of the guide groove is an inlet section. The opening distance of the locking section is smaller than the opening distance of the inlet section.

[0018] Furthermore, the left side of the guide rail limiting structure is a first guide part, and the right side of the guide rail limiting structure is a second guide part. The first guide part is used to be inserted into the locking section, and the second guide part is used to be inserted into the inlet section.

[0019] Beneficial effects:

[0020] 1. Through the cooperation of the guide rail limiting structure and the guide groove, the battery structure has guiding and error prevention functions during installation, and has the advantages of convenient operation and accurate positioning.

[0021] 2. Through the cooperation of the locking device and the elastic element, the battery structure can be quickly installed, removed and locked, improving maintenance and replacement efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0022] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below.

[0023] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the battery structure proposed in this embodiment from one perspective;

[0024] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the battery structure proposed in this embodiment from another perspective;

[0025] Figure 3 This is an exploded view of the battery structure proposed in this embodiment;

[0026] Figure 4 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the locking device in this embodiment;

[0027] Figure 5 This is a side view of the first end cap in this embodiment;

[0028] Figure 6 yes Figure 5 A cross-sectional view along the AA direction;

[0029] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the battery structure proposed in this embodiment from the front view direction;

[0030] Figure 8 yes Figure 7 Schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure in the middle BB direction;

[0031] Figure 9 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the robot proposed in this embodiment;

[0032] Figure 10 yes Figure 9 A magnified schematic diagram of the local structure at point C;

[0033] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the guide groove in this embodiment;

[0034] Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of the guide rail limiting structure in this embodiment.

[0035] The reference numerals used in the attached figures are as follows:

[0036] 11-Housing assembly; 12-Housing component; 13-First end cap; 14-Second end cap; 15-End face; 16-Side face; 17-Guide rail limiting structure; 18-Lock device; 19-Lock tongue; 20-Adjustment part; 21-First adjustment port; 22-Elastic element; 23-Allowing port; 24-Baffle; 25-Limiting block; 26-Second adjustment port; 27-Spring mounting cavity; 28-Handle; 29-Battery mounting cavity; 30-Lock seat; 31-Slot; 32-Guide groove; 33-Locking section; 34-Inlet section; 35-First guide part; 36-Second guide part; 37-Switch; 38-Power indicator light; 39-Sealing ring; 40-BMS assembly; 41-PACK assembly; 42-Connector; 43-Sealing surface. Detailed Implementation

[0037] The technical solutions of this application will be further described below with reference to specific embodiments, but this application is not limited to these embodiments.

[0038] like Figures 1 to 12 As shown, this embodiment proposes a battery structure, including:

[0039] The housing assembly 11 has a housing component 12, a first end cap 13 and a second end cap 14. The housing component 12 has an inner cavity for installing an energy storage module, and one end of the housing component 12 is provided with the first end cap 13 and the other end of the housing component 12 is provided with the second end cap 14. The first end cap 13 has an end face 15 and a side face 16, and the side face 16 is used to connect to the housing component 12.

[0040] The guide rail limiting structure 17 is disposed on the housing component 12;

[0041] The locking device 18 is mounted on the first end cover 13 via an elastic member 22. The locking device 18 has a locking tongue 19 and an adjustment part 20. The end face 15 is provided with a first adjustment port 21 for installing the adjustment part 20, and the side face 16 is provided with a clearance port 23 for installing the locking tongue 19. The elastic member 22 is used to push the locking tongue 19 out of the clearance port 23.

[0042] In this design, the locking device 18 is integrated into the first end cap 13. The elastic element 22 provides a continuous pushing force to the locking tongue 19, causing it to automatically pop out of the clearance opening 23, forming a mechanical lock with the external structure. This design eliminates the need for manual operation, simplifying the assembly process and effectively improving battery installation efficiency. The guide rail limiting structure 17 ensures precise guidance of the battery structure during installation, preventing jamming and misalignment.

[0043] The energy storage module includes battery cell components, and the housing component 12 also houses the BMS component 40 and the PACK component 41. The front end of the housing component 11 is the assembly end, and the rear end is the connection end. The overall structure is compact and easy to install in a robot.

[0044] The first end cap 13 at the front end of the housing assembly 11 is also equipped with a switch 37 and a power indicator light 38. The switch 37 controls the on / off state of the battery power. A silicone sealing gasket is installed inside the button of the switch 37. Depending on the specific installation environment, and without affecting the battery structure and installation, sealing can be applied to areas requiring waterproofing. The power indicator light 38 displays the current battery power status, allowing the operator to monitor battery usage in real time.

[0045] As one embodiment of this example, the locking device 18 is provided with a baffle 24 on the side facing the housing component 12. There is a gap between the baffle 24 and the end face 15. The baffle 24 is fixed to the end face 15 by a connector. The baffle 24 is in surface contact with the locking device 18. A limit block 25 is fixed between the baffle 24 and the end face 15.

[0046] The locking device 18 is provided with a second adjustment port 26 for the limit block 25 to pass through. One end of the elastic element 22 is provided on the limit block 25, and the other end of the elastic element 22 is provided on the locking device 18. The elastic element 22 is located between the limit block 25 and the locking tongue 19.

[0047] In this design, the locking device 18 is located between the baffle 24 and the end face 15, which can prevent the locking device 18 from disengaging. The limiting block 25 can limit the movement distance of the locking device 18 and prevent the movement distance of the locking device 18 from being too large.

[0048] In this design, the limiting block 25 is fixed to the end face 15, so the limiting block 25 cannot move; the locking device 18 is movable and can move in a directional manner under the action of the elastic element 22.

[0049] Furthermore, the elastic element 22 is a compression spring, which continuously provides a thrust to the locking device 18, so that the latch 19 can move to the outside of the side portion 16.

[0050] In one embodiment of this invention, the locking device 18 is provided with a spring mounting cavity 27 that communicates with the second adjustment port 26. The spring mounting cavity 27 is used to accommodate a compression spring. This design is for better installation of the compression spring.

[0051] In one embodiment of this invention, the number of locking devices 18 is two. The two locking devices 18 are symmetrically installed, and the latches 19 in the two locking devices 18 extend in opposite directions. This symmetrical design of the locking devices 18 improves their stability and reliability, forming a double-locking structure. This effectively disperses the lateral force on the latches 19, thereby reducing the probability of damage to the latches 19 and significantly increasing the service life of the locking devices 18.

[0052] As one embodiment of this invention, the housing component 12 is provided with a guide rail limiting structure 17.

[0053] Furthermore, the second end cap 14 is provided with an electrical connection structure, which uses a connector 42 to interface with the battery mounting cavity 29 of the robot.

[0054] Furthermore, a waterproof sealing structure is provided between the first end cap 13 and the housing component 12. The waterproof sealing structure includes a sealing ring 39 or a sealing gasket, etc. The installation position can be selected according to the specific installation structure, and its main purpose is to seal and waterproof.

[0055] Furthermore, the first end cap 13 is provided with a handle 28, which is detachably mounted on the first end cap 13, or the handle 28 is integrally formed with the first end cap 13.

[0056] In addition, this application also proposes a robot having a battery mounting cavity 29 for mounting the aforementioned battery structure; a locking seat 30 is fixed on the robot, and the locking seat 30 has a slot 31 for mounting the locking tongue 19. The battery structure is directly pushed into the battery mounting cavity 29, and the locking tongue 19 automatically locks into the slot 31, offering the advantage of high installation efficiency. During disassembly, the two adjusting parts 20 are manually moved to disengage the locking tongue 19 from the slot 31. When pulling it out, the handle 28 on the first end cover 13 can be pulled, facilitating the lifting and transfer of the battery structure.

[0057] Furthermore, the front end of the battery mounting cavity 29 is provided with a sealing surface 43, which contacts the lower edge surface of the first end cover 13. A sealing gasket is provided on the sealing surface 43 to form a sealing structure with the first end cover 13.

[0058] Furthermore, a guide groove 32 is provided on the inner wall of the battery mounting cavity 29, which is used to install the guide rail limiting structure 17. By providing the guide groove 32 on the inner wall of the battery mounting cavity 29 and providing the corresponding guide rail limiting structure 17 on the battery casing, the battery installation efficiency can be improved.

[0059] Furthermore, the groove depth of the guide groove 32 is set in the horizontal direction; the distance between the inner walls of the two ends of the guide groove 32 in the vertical direction is the opening distance of the guide groove 32, which is the width of the groove.

[0060] like Figure 11 As shown, the left side of the guide groove 32 is the locking section 33, and the right side of the guide groove 32 is the inlet section 34. The opening distance of the locking section 33 is smaller than the opening distance of the inlet section 34.

[0061] Furthermore, such as Figure 12 As shown, the left side of the guide rail limiting structure 17 is the first guide part 35, and the right side of the guide rail limiting structure 17 is the second guide part 36. The height of the first guide part 35 is less than the height of the second guide part 36.

[0062] The first guide portion 35 is used to insert into the locking section 33, and the second guide portion 36 is used to insert into the lead-in section 34.

[0063] The guide groove 32 is designed with locking section 33 and guide section 34 with different opening distances. This variable groove width design makes the vertical movement margin of the battery in the final locked position smaller, which can effectively limit the shaking of the battery after locking, enhance the stability of the connection, and prevent the battery from becoming loose due to vibration during robot movement.

[0064] This solution enables rapid import and positioning of the battery structure, automatic electrical connection, and sealing and locking. It has excellent waterproof performance and structural reliability, and is suitable for warehousing, inspection, and handling robot platforms.

[0065] For those skilled in the art, various modifications and improvements can be made without departing from the inventive concept of this utility model, and these modifications and improvements all fall within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A battery structure, characterized in that, include: The housing assembly (11) has a housing component (12), a first end cap (13), and a second end cap (14). The housing component (12) has an inner cavity for installing an energy storage module, and one end of the housing component (12) is provided with the first end cap (13), and the other end of the housing component (12) is provided with the second end cap (14). The first end cap (13) has an end face (15) and a side face (16), and the side face (16) is used to connect to the housing component (12). A guide rail limiting structure (17) is provided on the housing component (12); The locking device (18) is mounted on the first end cap (13) by means of an elastic element (22). The locking device (18) has a locking tongue (19) and an adjustment part (20). The end face (15) is provided with a first adjustment port (21) for installing the adjustment part (20), and the side face (16) is provided with a clearance port (23) for installing the locking tongue (19). The elastic element (22) is used to push the locking tongue (19) out of the clearance port (23).

2. The battery structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The locking device (18) has a baffle (24) on the side facing the housing component (12). The baffle (24) is fixed to the end face (15) by a connector, and the baffle (24) and the locking device (18) are in surface contact. A limit block (25) is fixed between the baffle (24) and the end face (15). The locking device (18) is provided with a second adjustment port (26) for passing through the limiting block (25). One end of the elastic element (22) is provided on the limiting block (25), and the other end of the elastic element (22) is provided on the locking device (18). The elastic element (22) is located between the limiting block (25) and the locking tongue (19).

3. The battery structure according to claim 2, characterized in that, The elastic element (22) is a compression spring.

4. The battery structure according to claim 3, characterized in that, The locking device (18) is provided with a spring mounting cavity (27) that communicates with the second adjustment port (26), and the spring mounting cavity (27) is used to accommodate the compression spring.

5. The battery structure according to claim 4, characterized in that, The number of the locking devices (18) is two.

6. The battery structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first end cap (13) is provided with a handle (28).

7. A robot having a battery mounting cavity (29), characterized in that, The battery mounting cavity (29) is used to install the battery structure as described in any one of claims 1 to 6; a locking seat (30) is fixed on the robot, the locking seat (30) having a slot (31) for installing the locking tongue (19).

8. The robot according to claim 7, characterized in that, The inner wall of the battery mounting cavity (29) is provided with a guide groove (32), which is used to install the guide rail limiting structure (17).

9. The robot according to claim 8, characterized in that, The groove depth of the guide groove (32) is set in the horizontal direction; the distance between the inner walls of the two ends of the guide groove (32) in the vertical direction is the opening distance of the guide groove (32); The left side of the guide groove (32) is a locking section (33), and the right side of the guide groove (32) is an inlet section (34). The opening distance of the locking section (33) is smaller than the opening distance of the inlet section (34).

10. The robot according to claim 9, characterized in that, The left side of the guide rail limiting structure (17) is the first guide part (35), and the right side of the guide rail limiting structure (17) is the second guide part (36). The first guide part (35) is used to be inserted into the locking section (33), and the second guide part (36) is used to be inserted into the inlet section (34).

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