RGV device and battery swap station

Abstract

The utility model provides a kind of RGV device and battery swap station.RGV device is used to carry battery pack device, and battery pack device includes support and battery pack.Battery pack is provided with positioning block, and support is provided with lock base and lock connecting rod.RGV device includes rack, first positioning assembly and second positioning assembly.First positioning assembly is arranged in rack and is used to be connected to lock base and / or lock connecting rod, and first positioning assembly is movably connected to rack along first horizontal direction.Second positioning assembly is arranged in rack and is used to be connected to positioning block, and second positioning assembly is movably connected to rack along first horizontal direction.First positioning assembly includes lock shift fork, and lock shift fork is used to be connected to lock connecting rod.Lock shift fork is arranged in rack, and lock shift fork is structured as pivotably adjustablely connected to rack around the axis extending along second horizontal direction perpendicular to first horizontal direction.According to the RGV device of the utility model, different vehicle models (battery pack) structure can be realized to complete battery replacement action, and operation is more convenient.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model generally relates to the technical field of battery swapping, and more specifically to an RGV device and a battery swapping station. Background Technology

[0002] With the development of market demand, the need for different battery capacity configurations for the same vehicle model and the use of the same battery pack for multiple vehicle models has emerged, making the compatibility requirements for battery swapping stations increasingly urgent. Driven by market demand, the development of a battery swapping station capable of supporting multiple battery packs is crucial. RGV (Rail Guided Vehicle) unlocking is a critical step in the battery swapping process, and the compatibility of vehicle models (battery packs) is considered an important indicator of a battery swapping station's intelligence. Currently, the RGVs commonly used in battery swapping stations can only perform battery swapping for specific vehicle models. Therefore, the ability of a battery swapping station to operate with compatibility across multiple vehicle models will become one of the key metrics for evaluating a company's technological capabilities.

[0003] Therefore, there is a need to provide an RGV device and a battery swapping station to at least partially solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0004] The utility model description section introduces a series of simplified concepts, which will be further explained in detail in the detailed description section. This utility model description section is not intended to limit the key features and essential technical features of the claimed technical solution, nor is it intended to determine the scope of protection of the claimed technical solution.

[0005] To at least partially solve the above problems, the first aspect of this utility model provides an RGV device for transporting a battery pack assembly, the battery pack assembly including a bracket and a battery pack, the battery pack being connected to the bracket, the battery pack being provided with a positioning block, and the bracket being provided with a locking base and a locking linkage. The RGV device includes: frame; A first positioning component, disposed on the frame and for connection to the lock base and / or the lock linkage, is movably connected to the frame along a first horizontal direction; and A second positioning component is disposed on the frame and used to connect to the positioning block, and the second positioning component is movably connected to the frame along the first horizontal direction; The first positioning component includes a locking fork for connecting to the locking link. The locking fork is disposed on the frame and is configured to be pivotally adjustable to the frame about an axis extending along a second horizontal direction perpendicular to the first horizontal direction.

[0006] Optionally, the RGV device further includes: A first drive assembly, disposed on the frame, is connected to the first positioning assembly to drive the first positioning assembly to move relative to the frame along the first horizontal direction; and / or A second drive assembly, disposed on the frame, is connected to the second positioning assembly to drive the second positioning assembly to move relative to the frame along the first horizontal direction; and / or A third drive assembly is disposed on the frame and connected to the locking fork, the third drive assembly being used to drive the locking fork to pivot.

[0007] Optionally, the first positioning components are arranged in pairs, with the two first positioning components in the pair spaced apart along the second horizontal direction; and / or The second positioning components are arranged in pairs, with the two pairs of second positioning components spaced apart along the second horizontal direction.

[0008] Optionally, the RGV device further includes: A first driving component, which is connected to the first positioning component and is configured to correspond one-to-one with the first positioning component; A second driving component, which is connected to and corresponds one-to-one with the second positioning component; and A third drive component is connected to the locking fork and is configured in a one-to-one correspondence with the locking fork.

[0009] Optionally, the battery pack assembly further includes a first locking mechanism, which includes a first locking arm and a first locking block. The first locking arm is movably connected to the first locking block between a first locked position and a first unlocked position. When the battery pack assembly is not placed on the RGV device, the first locking arm is in the first locked position. The first positioning component further includes: A first locking element, disposed on the frame, is used to connect to the first locking mechanism; and A second locking element is disposed on the frame and is used to connect to the lock base. The second locking element is spaced apart from the first locking element along the first horizontal direction. During the process of placing the battery pack device into the RGV device, the first locking member can abut against the first locking arm, so that the first locking arm moves from the first locked position to the first unlocked position.

[0010] Optionally, along the first horizontal direction, the first locking member and the second locking member are located on both sides of the locking fork.

[0011] Optionally, the first locking member, the second locking member, and the locking fork each have their own corresponding drive structure, so that they are each movable and adjustable relative to the frame along the first horizontal direction; and / or The first locking component, the second locking component, and the locking fork are configured to move synchronously relative to the frame along the first horizontal direction.

[0012] Optionally, the second positioning component includes a third latch, which is disposed on the frame and is used to connect to the positioning block; and / or Along the first horizontal direction, the third locking element is located on one side of the locking fork.

[0013] Optionally, the battery pack assembly further includes a second locking mechanism, which includes a locking link and a second locking block. The locking link is movably connected to the second locking block between a second locked position and a second unlocked position. The locking fork is pivotally connected to the frame between a first position and a second position, wherein when the locking fork is in the first position, the locking linkage is in the second locked position. During the movement of the locking fork from the first position to the second position, the locking fork can abut against the locking link, so that the locking link moves from the second locked position to the second unlocked position.

[0014] The second aspect of this utility model provides a battery swapping station, the battery swapping station including the RGV device according to the first aspect of this utility model.

[0015] The RGV device according to this utility model can realize the battery swapping action for different vehicle models (battery packs), making the operation more convenient. Attached Figure Description

[0016] The following drawings, which illustrate embodiments of the present invention, are incorporated herein as part of the present invention for understanding the invention. The drawings show embodiments of the present invention and their descriptions, serving to explain the principles of the present invention. In the drawings, Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of an RGV device with a battery pack mounted according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 for Figure 1 An enlarged schematic diagram of part A in the diagram; Figure 3 for Figure 1 An enlarged schematic diagram of part B in the diagram; Figure 4 for Figure 1 A three-dimensional schematic diagram showing the connection between the RGV device and part of the battery pack device; Figure 5 for Figure 1 A top view of the RGV device shown; Figure 6 for Figure 1 The diagram shows a side view of the RGV device. Figure 7 for Figure 1 The diagram shows a three-dimensional schematic of the RGV device, in which parts of the first positioning component and the first driving component are omitted; Figure 8 for Figure 1 The diagram shows a three-dimensional schematic of the RGV device, with some of the first mounting components omitted.

[0017] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures: 100RGV device 110 rack 111 First guide rail 112 First slider 113 Second Guide Rail 114 Second Slider 120 First Positioning Component 121 First Card 122 Second Card 123 Lock Fork 124 First Arm 125 Reservoir 126 Second Arm 127 Slide 130 Second Positioning Component 131 Third Card 132 pad 133 First connecting member 140 First Drive Component 141 First driving component 142 First Coupling 143 First mounting bracket 144 First Lead Screw 145 First Lead Screw Slider 150 Second Drive Component 151 Second driving component 152 Second Coupling 153 Second Mounting Base 154 Second Lead Screw 155 Second Lead Screw Slider 156 First Installation Component 160 Third Drive Component 161 Third Drive Component 162 mounting plate 163 Third Coupling 164 Third Mounting Socket 165 Third Lead Screw 166 Third Lead Screw Slider 167 Driven Components 170 Second Installation Component 171 Second connecting member 172 pivot axis 200 battery pack device 201 stent 202 battery pack 203 First Lock Mechanism 204 Second Locking Mechanism 205 First Locking Arm 206 First Locking Block 207 Locking Link 208 Second Locking Block 209 positioning block 210 lock base D1 First horizontal direction D2 Second Horizontal Direction DH vertical direction Detailed Implementation

[0018] In the following description, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a more thorough understanding of the present invention. However, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that embodiments of the present invention may be practiced without one or more of these details. In other instances, certain technical features well-known in the art have not been described in order to avoid confusion with embodiments of the present invention.

[0019] To fully understand the embodiments of this utility model, a detailed structure will be presented in the following description. Obviously, the implementation of the embodiments of this utility model is not limited to the specific details familiar to those skilled in the art.

[0020] It should be understood that the terminology used herein is intended only to describe particular embodiments and is not intended to limit the invention. The singular forms “a,” “an,” and “the” are also intended to include the plural forms unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. When the terms “comprising” and / or “including” are used in this specification, they indicate the presence of the stated features, integrals, steps, operations, elements, and / or components, but do not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integrals, steps, operations, elements, components, and / or combinations thereof.

[0021] The ordinal numbers such as "first" and "second" used in this utility model are merely identifiers and do not have any other meaning, such as a specific order. Furthermore, for example, the term "first component" does not imply the existence of a "second component," and the term "second component" does not imply the existence of a "first component." It should be noted that the terms "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "inner," "outer," and similar expressions used in this utility model are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to be limiting.

[0022] The specific embodiments of the present invention will be described in more detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings, which show representative embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention.

[0023] This utility model provides an RGV device.

[0024] Please see Figures 1 to 3 The RGV device 100 is used to transport a battery pack device 200. The battery pack device 200 includes a bracket 201 and a battery pack 202, with the battery pack 202 connected to the bracket 201. The battery pack 202 is provided with a positioning block 209. The bracket 201 is provided with a lock base 210 and a locking link 207. The RGV device 100 includes a frame 110, a first positioning assembly 120, and a second positioning assembly 130. Specifically, the first positioning assembly 120 is disposed on the frame 110 and is used to connect to the lock base 210 and / or the locking link 207. The first positioning assembly 120 is movably connected to the frame 110 along a first horizontal direction D1. The second positioning assembly 130 is disposed on the frame 110 and is used to connect to the positioning block 209. The second positioning assembly 130 is movably connected to the frame 110 along the first horizontal direction D1. It should be noted that the first positioning assembly 120 includes a locking fork 123, which is used to connect to the locking link 207. A locking fork 123 is disposed on the frame 110. The locking fork 123 is configured to be pivotally adjustable to the frame 110 about an axis extending along a second horizontal direction D2. The second horizontal direction D2 is perpendicular to the first horizontal direction D1.

[0025] According to the RGV device 100 of this solution, battery swapping can be completed for different vehicle models (battery pack 202) with more convenient operation.

[0026] See below Figures 1 to 4 The movement of the first positioning component 120 and the second positioning component 130, as well as the pivot adjustment of the locking fork 123, are described.

[0027] The RGV device 100 further includes a first drive assembly 140 and / or a second drive assembly 150. The first drive assembly 140 is disposed on the frame 110. The first drive assembly 140 is connected to a first positioning assembly 120 to drive the first positioning assembly 120 to move relative to the frame 110 along a first horizontal direction D1. The second drive assembly 150 is disposed on the frame 110. The second drive assembly 150 is connected to a second positioning assembly 130 to drive the second positioning assembly 130 to move relative to the frame 110 along the first horizontal direction D1. Preferably, the RGV device 100 includes a first drive assembly 140 and a second drive assembly 150. The first drive assembly 140 is configured in a one-to-one correspondence with the first positioning assembly 120. The second drive assembly 150 is configured in a one-to-one correspondence with the second positioning assembly 130. The RGV device 100 further includes a third drive assembly 160, which is disposed on the frame 110 and connected to the locking fork 123. The third drive assembly 160 is used to drive the locking fork 123 to pivot. Preferably, the third drive component 160 is configured in a one-to-one correspondence with the locking fork 123.

[0028] Please see Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 4 The first positioning component 120 includes a first locking member 121, which is disposed on the frame 110. The battery pack assembly 200 also includes a first locking mechanism 203. The first locking member 121 is used to connect to the first locking mechanism 203. The first positioning component 120 also includes a second locking member 122, which is disposed on the frame 110. The second locking member 122 is used to connect to the lock base 210 (see...). Figure 1 The second card 122 and the first card 121 are spaced apart along the first horizontal direction D1.

[0029] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 4 The second positioning component 130 includes a third latch 131 disposed on the frame 110. The third latch 131 is used to connect to the battery pack 202 (specifically, the positioning block 209). Along the first horizontal direction D1, the third latch 131 is located on one side of the locking fork 123, specifically, between the locking fork 123 and the second latch 122.

[0030] The following combination Figures 5 to 8 The specific structures of the first drive component 140, the second drive component 150, and the third drive component 160 are described below.

[0031] The first drive assembly 140 includes a first drive member 141, a first coupling 142, a first mounting base 143, a first lead screw 144, and a first lead screw slider 145. The first mounting base 143 is connected to the frame 110, and the first lead screw 144 is pivotally connected to the first mounting base 143 about its axis. The first lead screw 144 is positioned along a first horizontal direction D1. One end of the first lead screw 144 is connected to the first drive member 141 (e.g., a motor) via the first coupling 142. The first lead screw slider 145 is fitted onto the outer periphery of the first lead screw 144. The first lead screw slider 145 is movably connected to the first lead screw 144 along the first horizontal direction D1. The RGV device 100 also includes a second mounting member 170, which is connected to the first lead screw slider 145 and is movable following the first lead screw slider 145. A first locking member 121, a second locking member 122, and a locking fork 123 are disposed on the second mounting member 170. In other words, under the drive of the first drive assembly 140, the second mounting member 170 can move along the first horizontal direction D1, and the first locking member 121, the second locking member 122 and the locking fork 123 are configured to move synchronously with the second mounting member 170 along the first horizontal direction D1.

[0032] The second drive assembly 150 includes a second drive member 151, a second coupling 152, a second mounting base 153, a second lead screw 154, and a second lead screw slider 155. The second mounting base 153 is connected to the frame 110, and the second lead screw 154 is pivotally connected to the second mounting base 153 about its axis. The second lead screw 154 is positioned along a first horizontal direction D1. One end of the second lead screw 154 is connected to the second drive member 151 (e.g., a motor) via the second coupling 152. The second lead screw slider 155 is fitted onto the outer periphery of the second lead screw 154. The second lead screw slider 155 is movably connected to the second lead screw 154 along the first horizontal direction D1. The RGV device 100 also includes a first mounting member 156, which is connected to and can move with the second lead screw slider 155. A second positioning assembly 130 is disposed on the first mounting member 156. Figure 4 The second positioning component 130 further includes a pad 132 and a first connecting member 133. The first connecting member 133 is connected to the first mounting member 156 and can move with the first mounting member 156. The pad 132 is located between the first connecting member 133 and the third locking member 131. In other words, under the drive of the second driving component 150, the first mounting member 156 can move along the first horizontal direction D1, thereby driving the second positioning component 130 to move along the first horizontal direction D1.

[0033] Return to reference Figure 3The third drive assembly 160 includes a third drive member 161, a mounting plate 162, a third coupling 163, a third mounting base 164, a third lead screw 165, a third lead screw slider 166, and a driven member 167. The third mounting base 164 is disposed on the frame 110. The third lead screw 165 is pivotally connected to the third mounting base 164 about its axis. The third lead screw 165 is disposed along a first horizontal direction D1. One end of the third lead screw 165 is connected to the third drive member 161 (e.g., a motor) via the third coupling 163. The third lead screw slider 166 is fitted onto the outer periphery of the third lead screw 165. The third lead screw slider 166 is movably connected to the third lead screw 165 along the first horizontal direction D1. The driven member 167 is disposed on the third lead screw slider 166 and is capable of moving with the third lead screw slider 166. The RGV device 100 also includes a second connecting member 171 and a pivot shaft 172. The second connecting member 171 is disposed on the frame 110, and the pivot shaft 172 is disposed along the second horizontal direction D2 and connected to the second connecting member 171. Further, the locking fork 123 includes a first arm 124 and a second arm 126 connected to each other. The first arm 124 is pivotally connected to the pivot shaft 172 about its axis. The battery pack device 200 also includes a second locking mechanism 204. The first arm 124 is provided with an abutment portion 125 adapted to the second locking mechanism 204. The second arm 126 is provided with a groove 127, through which it is fitted onto the outer periphery of the driven member 167. During the movement of the third lead screw slider 166 along the first horizontal direction D1, the driven member 167 moves with the third lead screw slider 166; thereby causing the third lead screw slider 166 to move along the groove 127, driving the locking fork 123 to pivot. Figure 3 For example, if the pivoting of the locking fork 123 from the first position to the second position is counterclockwise, this will cause the locking linkage 207 of the second locking mechanism 204 to be lifted upwards by the abutment part 125, thereby unlocking the second locking mechanism 204. When the locking fork 123 is in the second position, the second locking mechanism 204 is in the unlocked state. When both the first locking mechanism 203 and the second locking mechanism 204 are in the unlocked state, the battery pack 202 can detach from the bracket 201.

[0034] To improve the smoother and more stable movement of the first positioning component 120 and the second positioning component 130 relative to the frame 110 along the first horizontal direction D1, a second guide rail 113 and a second slider 114 are provided between the first mounting member 156 and the frame 110, and a first guide rail 111 and a first slider 112 are provided between the second mounting member 170 and the frame 110. The first guide rail 111 is positioned along the first horizontal direction D1, and the first slider 112 is movably connected to the first guide rail 111 along the first horizontal direction D1. One of the first guide rail 111 and the first slider 112 is connected to the frame 110, and the other of the first guide rail 111 and the first slider 112 is connected to the second mounting member 170. Figure 4 In this configuration, a first guide rail 111 is connected to a frame 110, and a first slider 112 is connected to a second mounting member 170. A second guide rail 113 is disposed along a first horizontal direction D1, and a second slider 114 is movably connected to the second guide rail 113 along the first horizontal direction D1. One of the second guide rail 113 and the second slider 114 is connected to the frame 110, and the other of the second guide rail 113 and the second slider 114 is connected to the first mounting member 156. Figure 6 In the middle, the second guide rail 113 is connected to the frame 110, and the second slider 114 is connected to the first mounting component 156.

[0035] Optionally, the first locking member 121, the second locking member 122, and the locking fork 123 are all configured to be movable and adjustable relative to the frame 110 along the first horizontal direction D1, thereby increasing the flexibility of adjustment of the first locking member 121, the second locking member 122, and the locking fork 123. For example, the first locking member 121, the second locking member 122, and the locking fork 123 each have their own corresponding drive structure, allowing them to be movable and adjustable relative to the frame 110 along the first horizontal direction D1. This drive structure can be a combination of a lead screw, a slider, and a motor, as described above, or it can be a combination of other purely mechanical components (sliding + locking limit), thereby enabling automatic or manual position adjustment of the first locking member 121, the second locking member 122, and the locking fork 123. In other words, the first locking member 121, the second locking member 122, and the locking fork 123 can each be movable and adjustable relative to the frame 110 along the first horizontal direction D1 through their respective drive structures.

[0036] Preferably, the aforementioned first horizontal direction D1 is configured as the length direction of the RGV device 100, and the second horizontal direction D2 is configured as the width direction of the RGV device 100.

[0037] The following further explains the structure and specific unlocking process of the first locking mechanism 203 and the second locking mechanism 204.

[0038] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 2The first locking mechanism 203 includes a first locking arm 205 and a first locking block 206. The first locking arm 205 is movably connected to the first locking block 206 between a first locked position and a first unlocked position. (The following is a simplified explanation of the mechanism.) Figure 2 The embodiments shown will be described.

[0039] After the battery pack 202 and the bracket 201 are assembled, the first locking mechanism 203 is in a locked state. That is, the first locking arm 205 is in the first locked position. In other words, when the battery pack device 200 is not placed on the RGV device 100, the first locking arm 205 is in the first locked position.

[0040] Figure 2 In this configuration, the first locking arm 205 engages with the first locking block 206. During the placement of the battery pack device 200 into the RGV device 100, the first locking member 121 abuts against the first locking arm 205, causing the first locking arm 205 to move from a first locked position to a first unlocked position. In other words, during the placement of the battery pack device 200 into the RGV device 100, the first positioning component 120 can directly unlock the first locking mechanism 203.

[0041] Please see Figure 1 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 The second locking mechanism 204 includes a locking link 207 and a second locking block 208. The locking link 207 is movably connected to the second locking block 208 between a second locked position and a second unlocked position. A locking fork 123 is used to connect to the second locking mechanism 204 (specifically, the locking link 207). Along a first horizontal direction D1, the locking fork 123 is located between a first latch 121 and a second latch 122. In other words, along the first horizontal direction, the first latch 121 and the second latch 122 are located on opposite sides of the locking fork 123. Furthermore, the locking fork 123 is configured to be pivotally connected to the frame 110 between a first position and a second position about an axis extending along a second horizontal direction D2. It should be noted that when the locking fork 123 is in the first position, the locking link 207 is in the second locked position; during the process of the locking fork 123 moving from the first position to the second position, the locking fork 123 can abut against the locking link 207, so that the locking link 207 moves from the second locked position to the second unlocked position.

[0042] Those skilled in the art will know that after the battery pack 202 and the bracket 201 are installed, the first locking mechanism 203 and the second locking mechanism 204 provided at the bracket 201 are both locked to prevent the battery pack 202 from detaching from the bracket 201.

[0043] Before placing the battery pack assembly 200 onto the RGV device 100, the positions of the first positioning component 120 and the second positioning component 130 on the frame 110 are first adjusted along the first horizontal direction D1 according to the dimensions of the battery pack assembly 200. This means adjusting the first component 210 according to the positions of the lock base 210 at the bracket 201, the first locking mechanism 203, and the second locking mechanism 204, and adjusting the second positioning component 130 according to the position of the positioning block 209 at the battery pack 202. Then, the battery pack assembly 200 is slowly placed onto the RGV device 100. During the placement of the battery pack assembly 200 onto the RGV device 100, the first positioning component 120 and the second positioning component 130 are connected to different positions on the battery pack assembly 200. Specifically, the first locking member 121 is connected to the first locking arm 205 and enables the first locking mechanism 203 to unlock. The second locking member 122 is connected to the lock base 210. The second locking element 122 works in conjunction with the first locking element 121 to achieve positioning and connection of the bracket 201. The locking fork 123 is connected to the locking link 207 of the second locking mechanism 204, and the locking fork 123 is in the first position, with the second locking mechanism 204 in a locked state. Then, the third locking element 131 is used to position and connect the battery pack 202.

[0044] Preferably, the first positioning components 120 are arranged in pairs, with the two pairs of first positioning components 120 spaced apart along the second horizontal direction D2; the second positioning components 130 are also arranged in pairs, with the two pairs of second positioning components 130 spaced apart along the second horizontal direction D2. This makes the connection between the battery pack device 200 and the RGV device 100 more balanced and stable. It can be understood that there are two of each of the first drive component 140 and the second drive component 150.

[0045] The first locking element 121, the second locking element 122, and the locking fork 123 are synchronously linked and can move together as a whole relative to the third locking element 131. As can be seen from the foregoing, the first locking element 121, the second locking element 122, the locking fork 123, and the third locking element 131 can also be configured to move independently relative to each other, thereby improving the flexibility and versatility of the RGV device 100.

[0046] According to the RGV device of this utility model, the first locking member 121 and the second locking member 122 are used to position the bracket 201. Driven by the first driving component 140, the first locking member 121 and the second locking member 122 can move and switch positions along the first horizontal direction D1, so that the brackets 201 of different specifications of battery pack devices 200 can be positioned, and the first locking member 121 can directly unlock the first locking mechanism 203. The third locking member 131 is used to position the battery pack 202 (specifically, it is connected to the positioning block 209 at the battery pack 202). Driven by the second driving component 150, the third locking member 131 can move and switch positions along the first horizontal direction D1, so that the battery packs 202 of different specifications of battery pack devices 200 can be positioned. Furthermore, the position (or distance) of the first locking member 121 and the second locking member 122 relative to the third locking member 131 can be adjusted, so that the RGV device 100 can adapt to the positioning of various specifications of battery pack devices 200, facilitating battery swapping. The locking fork 123 is driven by the first drive component 140 to position the bracket 201 (specifically the locking link 207). It is then driven by the third drive component 160 to unlock the second locking mechanism 204, facilitating the separation of the battery pack 202 from the bracket 201.

[0047] This utility model also provides a battery swapping station, which includes the aforementioned RGV device 100.

[0048] Unless otherwise defined, the technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art. The terminology used herein is for descriptive purposes only and is not intended to limit the scope of the invention. Terms such as “set” appearing herein can refer to either a component being directly attached to another component or a component being attached to another component via an intermediary. A feature described in one embodiment may be applied, alone or in combination with other features, to another embodiment, unless that feature is not applicable in that other embodiment or is otherwise stated.

[0049] This utility model has been described through the above embodiments. However, it should be understood that the above embodiments are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit this utility model to the described embodiments. Those skilled in the art will understand that many more variations and modifications can be made based on the teachings of this utility model, and all such variations and modifications fall within the scope of protection claimed by this utility model.

Claims

1. An RGV device for transporting a battery pack assembly, the battery pack assembly comprising a support and a battery pack, the battery pack being connected to the support, the battery pack being provided with a positioning block, and the support being provided with a locking base and a locking linkage, characterized in that, The RGV device includes: frame; A first positioning component, disposed on the frame and for connection to the lock base and / or the lock linkage, is movably connected to the frame along a first horizontal direction; and A second positioning component is disposed on the frame and used to connect to the positioning block, and the second positioning component is movably connected to the frame along the first horizontal direction; The first positioning component includes a locking fork for connecting to the locking link. The locking fork is disposed on the frame and is configured to be pivotally adjustable to the frame about an axis extending along a second horizontal direction perpendicular to the first horizontal direction.

2. The RGV device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The RGV device also includes: A first drive assembly, disposed on the frame, is connected to the first positioning assembly to drive the first positioning assembly to move relative to the frame along the first horizontal direction; and / or A second drive assembly, disposed on the frame, is connected to the second positioning assembly to drive the second positioning assembly to move relative to the frame along the first horizontal direction; and / or A third drive assembly is disposed on the frame and connected to the locking fork, the third drive assembly being used to drive the locking fork to pivot.

3. The RGV device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first positioning components are arranged in pairs, with the two first positioning components in the pair spaced apart along the second horizontal direction; and / or The second positioning components are arranged in pairs, with the two pairs of second positioning components spaced apart along the second horizontal direction.

4. The RGV device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The RGV device also includes: A first driving component, which is connected to the first positioning component and is configured to correspond one-to-one with the first positioning component; A second driving component, which is connected to and corresponds one-to-one with the second positioning component; and A third drive component is connected to the locking fork and is configured to correspond one-to-one with the locking fork.

5. The RGV device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The battery pack assembly further includes a first locking mechanism, which comprises a first locking arm and a first locking block. The first locking arm is movably connected to the first locking block between a first locked position and a first unlocked position. When the battery pack assembly is not placed on the RGV device, the first locking arm is located in the first locked position. The first positioning component further includes: A first locking element, disposed on the frame, is used to connect to the first locking mechanism; and A second locking element is disposed on the frame and is used to connect to the lock base. The second locking element is spaced apart from the first locking element along the first horizontal direction. During the process of placing the battery pack device into the RGV device, the first locking member can abut against the first locking arm, so that the first locking arm moves from the first locked position to the first unlocked position.

6. The RGV device according to claim 5, characterized in that, Along the first horizontal direction, the first locking piece and the second locking piece are respectively located on both sides of the locking fork.

7. The RGV device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The first locking member, the second locking member, and the locking fork each have their own corresponding drive structure, allowing them to be movable and adjustable relative to the frame along the first horizontal direction; and / or The first locking component, the second locking component, and the locking fork are configured to move synchronously relative to the frame along the first horizontal direction.

8. The RGV device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The second positioning component includes a third locking member disposed on the frame and used to connect to the positioning block; and / or Along the first horizontal direction, the third locking element is located on one side of the locking fork.

9. The RGV device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The battery pack assembly further includes a second locking mechanism, which comprises a locking link and a second locking block. The locking link is movably connected to the second locking block between a second locked position and a second unlocked position. The locking fork is pivotally connected to the frame between a first position and a second position, wherein when the locking fork is in the first position, the locking linkage is in the second locked position. During the movement of the locking fork from the first position to the second position, the locking fork can abut against the locking link, so that the locking link moves from the second locked position to the second unlocked position.

10. A battery swapping station, characterized in that, The battery swapping station includes the RGV device according to any one of claims 1 to 9.

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