Battery mount, water propulsion device and water mobile equipment

Abstract

This utility model discloses a battery mounting base, a water propulsion device, and a water-based mobile device. The battery mounting base is used for battery installation. It includes a mounting base and a guiding device. The mounting base includes first and second baffles disposed opposite each other, forming an installation space for accommodating the battery. The guiding device includes first and second guiding components. The first guiding component includes a pre-guided groove for positioning the battery when it enters the installation space. The second guiding component includes first and second guide ribs protruding from the inner walls of the first and second baffles. The first and second guide ribs cooperate with a guide groove disposed on the battery to guide the battery to connect with the battery mounting base. Positioning the battery through the pre-guided groove improves the accuracy of battery installation, and then the battery moves along the direction of the guide ribs, simplifying the installation process.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of water-based mobile equipment technology, and more particularly to a battery mounting base, a water propulsion device, and a water-based mobile equipment. Background Technology

[0002] In practical applications, the connection method between the outboard motor's nose and the battery directly impacts the user experience. Traditional installation structures typically rely on complex bolt fixings or precise alignment, requiring users to possess certain professional knowledge and patience. However, in actual use, users often face challenges such as complex aquatic environments and limited operating space, making it difficult to quickly and accurately install and remove the battery. Existing structures lack effective pre-guided designs, leading to misalignment and jamming during battery installation. This not only increases installation difficulty but may also damage the battery or nose interface due to repeated adjustments, or cause wear on the nose connector, affecting product lifespan and reliability. Summary of the Invention

[0003] This invention provides a battery mounting base, a water propulsion device, and a water-based mobile device to solve the problem of the lack of pre-guided design in the connector interface design of the prior art, which leads to misalignment, jamming, and repeated adjustments that may damage the battery and the head unit interface during battery installation. The newly added pre-guided design ensures that the battery interface and the head unit interface are aligned, achieving precise insertion of the interface and effectively avoiding misalignment, jamming, and other problems. Furthermore, pre-aligning the interface can effectively avoid wear caused by repeated adjustments.

[0004] This application provides a battery mounting base for battery installation. The battery mounting base includes a mounting base and a guiding device. The mounting base includes symmetrically distributed first and second baffles, forming an installation space for accommodating the battery between the first and second baffles. The guiding device includes a first guiding component and a second guiding component. The first guiding component includes a pre-guided groove for positioning the battery when it enters the installation space. The second guiding component includes a first guiding rib and a second guiding rib protruding from the inner walls of the first and second baffles. The first and second guiding ribs cooperate with a guiding groove disposed on the battery to guide the battery to connect with the battery mounting base.

[0005] According to the present application, a battery mounting base includes a first connector, and the battery is provided with a second connector. The battery and the mounting base are connected by the first connector and the second connector.

[0006] According to a battery mounting bracket provided in this application, the pre-guided groove includes a first sidewall and a second sidewall. The first sidewall includes a first stop block located on the side of the pre-guided groove near where the battery enters the mounting space. The second sidewall includes a second stop block located on the side of the pre-guided groove near where the battery enters the mounting space.

[0007] According to the present application, a battery mounting base is provided, wherein the first stop and the second stop are used to limit the battery when the battery enters the mounting space, so that the battery is aligned with the mounting base.

[0008] According to a battery mounting base provided in this application, the first and second guide ribs cooperate with guide grooves on the battery, the battery can move along the extension direction of the guide ribs, and the battery enters the mounting space through the guide ribs.

[0009] According to a battery mounting bracket provided in this application, the second guide component further includes a guide surface, which is an inclined surface, so that the battery slides into the mounting space by its own gravity.

[0010] According to a battery mounting bracket provided in this application, the first and second guide ribs have triangular cross-sections.

[0011] This application also provides a water propulsion device, which includes a frame, a shaft, a power unit, and a steering device. The power unit is connected to the bottom of the shaft, the steering device is connected to one side of the shaft, and the frame is connected to the end of the shaft away from the power unit. The frame includes a head, and the head includes a battery mounting base and a battery mounted on the battery mounting base.

[0012] According to the present application, a water propulsion device includes an underwater housing and a motor located inside the underwater housing, and a propeller electrically connected to the shaft. The battery is electrically connected to the motor and supplies power to the motor, thereby driving the propeller to rotate.

[0013] According to the present application, a water propulsion device further includes a clamp, which includes a fixed bracket and a rotating bracket rotatably connected to the fixed bracket. The fixed bracket is used to connect to the water carrier, and the rotating bracket is connected to a machine shaft and is used to drive the machine shaft to rotate and tilt relative to the fixed bracket.

[0014] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a battery mounting base with a guiding function is used for battery installation. The guiding device includes a first guiding component and a second guiding component. The first guiding component includes a pre-guiding groove, which is used to position the battery when guiding it into the installation space, completing the pre-guidance for battery installation. Pre-guidance allows the battery to be aligned on both sides before entering the installation space, avoiding misalignment. Simultaneously, it allows the connectors of the battery and the battery mounting base to be pre-aligned, improving installation accuracy and preventing wear on the connectors due to operation. The second guiding component includes a first guiding rib, a second guiding rib, and a guiding surface protruding from the inner walls of the first and second baffles. The first and second guiding ribs cooperate with the guiding groove provided on the battery to guide the battery to connect with the battery mounting base. The guiding surface is an inclined surface, allowing the battery to move downwards along the direction of the guiding rib under its own weight, without the need for other external forces, making operation simpler. Attached Figure Description

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

[0016] Figure 1 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of a water propulsion device provided according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the battery mounting base provided according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 3 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of the battery mounting base provided according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the battery and battery mounting base in a disassembled state during battery installation, according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the battery and battery mounting base entering a pre-guided state during battery installation according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the battery completing the pre-guided state during battery installation according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 7 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram showing the mating relationship between the battery and the battery mounting base during the battery installation process according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 8This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram showing the final mating of the battery and the battery mounting base during the battery installation process according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0017] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a water propulsion device provided according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0018] Figure label: 30. Water propulsion unit; 301. Frame; 310. Head; 302. Shaft; 303. Power unit; 331. Underwater casing; 333. Propeller; 304. Steering device; 305. Clamp; 351. Fixed bracket; 352. Rotating bracket; 353. Lifting shaft; 354. Steering shaft; 100. Battery mounting bracket; 110. Mounting base; 120. Guide device; 130. Installation space; 111. First baffle; 112. Second baffle; 113. First connector; 121. First guide assembly; 122. Pre-guide groove; 1221. First sidewall; 1222. Second sidewall; 125. First stop; 126. Second stop; 131 Second guide assembly; 132 First guide rib; 133 Second guide rib; 134 Guide surface; 200. Battery; 201. Guide groove. Detailed Implementation

[0019] The embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain this utility model, and should not be construed as limiting this utility model.

[0020] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "clockwise," and "counterclockwise," etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship, are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description. They do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model. In the description of this utility model, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0021] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" 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 communication of two components or the interaction between two components. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0022] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature includes the first feature directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0023] This disclosure provides many different embodiments or examples for implementing various structures of the present invention. To simplify the disclosure, specific examples of components and arrangements are described herein. These are merely examples and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention. Furthermore, reference numerals and / or letters may be repeated in different examples; such repetition is for simplification and clarity and does not in itself indicate a relationship between the various embodiments and / or arrangements discussed. In addition, examples of various specific processes and materials are provided in this invention; however, those skilled in the art will recognize the application of other processes and / or the use of other materials.

[0024] The following is combined with Figures 1-9 The present invention describes a battery mounting base 100, a water propulsion device 30, and a water-mobile device. It is to be understood that the following description is merely illustrative and not a specific limitation of the invention.

[0025] Combination Figure 1 As shown, a battery mounting base 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention is adapted to be mounted on the frame 301 of a water propulsion device 30 for mounting a battery 200. It should be noted that the battery mounting base 100 can be applied to the water propulsion device 30, and its main function is to fix, connect, and support the battery 200; the battery mounting base 100 can be mounted on the water propulsion device 30 of a water-mobile device.

[0026] Combination Figures 1-6 As shown, the battery mounting base 100 includes a mounting base 110 and a guide device 120. The mounting base 110 includes a first baffle 111, a second baffle 112, and a first connector 113, with a mounting space 130 for accommodating the battery formed between the first baffle 111 and the second baffle 112. The first connector 113 can serve as a connection structure for electrical connection with the battery 200. The battery includes a second connector (not shown) connected to the first connector 113. The first connector 113 of the mounting base 110 is adapted to be electrically connected to the second connector of the battery 200; that is, the first connector 113 can serve as a connection port, enabling the battery 200 to supply power to the water propulsion device 30.

[0027] Combination Figure 3 As shown, in this embodiment, the guiding device 120 includes a first guiding component 121 and a second guiding component 131. The first guiding component 121 is a device for realizing a pre-guiding function, and the second guiding component 131 is a device for connecting the battery 200 to the battery mounting base 100.

[0028] The first guide component 121 includes a pre-guide groove 122, which includes a first sidewall 1221 and a second sidewall 1222 disposed opposite to each other.

[0029] The first sidewall 1221 and the second sidewall 1222 of the pre-guided groove 122 are used to position the battery 200 when it enters the installation space 130. Specifically, during the process of installing the battery 200 into the battery mounting base 100, the first sidewall 1221 and the second sidewall 1222 of the pre-guided groove 122 are used to limit the battery 200. The battery 200 can be pre-aligned with the installation position according to the position of the first sidewall 1221 and the second sidewall 1222, ensuring that there will be no misalignment in the lateral direction due to personnel operation during installation, thereby improving the success rate of battery installation.

[0030] Combination Figures 2-4 As shown, in some embodiments, the pre-guided groove 122 further includes a first stop 125 and a second stop 126. The first stop 125 is located on the side of the pre-guided groove 122 near where the battery 200 enters the mounting space 130, and the second stop 126 is located on the side of the pre-guided groove 122 near where the battery 200 enters the mounting space 130. The first stop 125 and the second stop 126 are used to limit the battery 200 when it enters the mounting space 130, so that the operator can pre-align the battery 200 with the mounting base 100, thereby improving the installation accuracy of the battery 200.

[0031] In some embodiments, the contact surfaces of the first stop 125 and the second stop 126 with the battery 200 have a certain curvature, which allows the battery 200 to be guided more smoothly into the installation space 130.

[0032] In some embodiments, the first stop 125 and the second stop 126 can be made of rigid sheet metal or plastic, etc. Rigid materials can provide better support for the battery 200 and have higher durability.

[0033] In some embodiments, the first stop 125 and the second stop 126 may also be made of flexible rubber material, which can effectively prevent wear caused by contact or impact during the installation of the battery 200.

[0034] Specifically, when the battery 200 enters the installation space 130, the installation position of the battery 200 can be pre-aligned according to the positions of the first sidewall 1221 and the second sidewall 1222. The first stop 125 and the second stop 126 contact the battery 200, and the first stop 125 and the second stop 126 abut and limit the battery 200, so that the operator can align the second connector 203 of the battery 200 with the first connector 113 of the battery mounting base 100, avoiding wear on the connectors caused by the operator's inability to align them during installation, and improving the accuracy of battery installation.

[0035] Combination Figures 2-4 As shown, in this embodiment, the second guide component 131 includes a first guide rib 132 and a second guide rib 133 protruding from the inner walls of the first baffle 111 and the second baffle 112. The battery 200 is provided with two guide grooves 201 corresponding to the first guide rib 132 and the second guide rib 133. The first guide rib 132 and the second guide rib 133 cooperate with the guide grooves 201 on the battery 200.

[0036] Specifically, the guide groove 201 of the battery 200 can move along the extension direction of the first guide rib 132 and the second guide rib 133. The battery 200 enters the installation space 130 through the first guide rib 132 and the second guide rib 133, guiding the battery 200 to connect with the battery mounting base 100. With the guidance of the guide rib, the battery only needs to move along the guide rib to complete the installation of the battery, making the installation process of the battery 200 very simple.

[0037] Combination Figures 5-6As shown, in some embodiments, the second guide assembly 131 further includes a guide surface 134, which is a plane extending from the first stop 125 and the second stop 126 along the extension direction of the first baffle 121 and the second baffle 122. The guide surface 134 is at an angle to the bottom surface of the mounting base 110 and is an inclined surface.

[0038] Specifically, after the first connector 113 and the second connector 203 are aligned, the first guide rib 132 and the second guide rib 133 cooperate with the guide groove 201, which is considered as the battery 200 entering the installation position. Once the battery 200 enters the installation position, you can release the handle. The battery 200 will automatically enter the installation space due to its own gravity and complete the installation process of the battery 200.

[0039] In this embodiment, the battery 200 is subject to its own gravity due to the inclined surface, which allows the battery 200 to automatically move along the first guide rib 132 and the second guide rib 133 to complete the installation of the battery 200 on the battery mounting base 100. This makes the installation process of the battery 200 simpler and reduces human operation or external force, thereby avoiding collisions with related contact parts caused by external forces.

[0040] Combination Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, in some embodiments, the end cross-sections of the first guide rib 132 and the second guide rib 133 form an angled structure. When the guide force is applied, this angled structure will generate a component force in the direction of the main body of the battery 200. After the battery 200 enters the mounting space 130, this component force acts on the battery 200, which can effectively support the battery 200. At the same time, it helps the battery 200 to fit more tightly with the battery mounting base 100.

[0041] The following is combined with Figure 9 The water propulsion device 30 according to an embodiment of the present invention is described in detail below. It is important to understand that the following description is merely illustrative and not a specific limitation of the invention. The water propulsion device 30 is used to propel a water-mobile device to move in water. It should be noted that the water-mobile device includes various water vehicles or water carriers such as passenger ships, yachts, cruise ships, sailboats, ships, unmanned patrol boats, and unmanned aerial vehicles.

[0042] A water propulsion device 30 according to the present invention includes a power unit 303, a battery 200, and a battery mounting base 100 as described above. Specifically, the power unit 303 may include a motor and a propeller 333. The motor is fixed inside an underwater housing 331, which is connected to a shaft 302. The battery 200 is electrically connected to the motor, and the motor can drive the propeller 333 to rotate.

[0043] Combination Figure 9 As shown, the water propulsion device 30 can be referred to as an outboard motor, and the water propulsion device also includes a clamp 305, which includes a fixed bracket 351 and a rotating bracket 352. The fixed bracket 351 is fixed to the water propulsion device 30 by a fixing clamp; the rotating bracket 352 can rotate relative to the fixed bracket 351 around the lifting shaft 353.

[0044] The fuselage is rotatably connected to the rotating support 352 via a steering shaft 354 to enable the fuselage to be steerable; the fuselage includes a nose 310, a shaft 302, and an underwater hull 331.

[0045] The nose section 310 includes a battery mounting base 100 and a battery 200 mounted on the battery mounting base 100. A shaft 302 connects the nose section and the underwater section. The underwater section includes an underwater housing 331, a motor mounted on the underwater housing 331, and a propeller 333 connected to the motor. The shaft 302 of the fuselage is provided with a steering bracket, which is rotatably connected to a steering shaft 354 on a rotating support 352.

[0046] The water propulsion device 30 also includes a clamp 305, which includes a fixed bracket 351 and a rotating bracket 352 rotatably connected to the fixed bracket 351. The fixed bracket 351 is used to connect to the water mobile device, and the rotating bracket 352 is connected to the shaft 302 and is used to drive the shaft 302 to rotate and tilt relative to the fixed bracket 351.

[0047] Specifically, the water propulsion device 30 is applied to the water-mobile device 40, which includes a water carrier, and the water propulsion device 30 is connected to the water carrier. Specifically, when the water-mobile device is a vessel of various types, the water carrier is correspondingly the hull, and the water propulsion device 30 can be fixedly installed on the hull.

[0048] In the process of installing the battery 200 onto the battery mounting base 100, the first sidewall 1221 and the second sidewall 1222 of the pre-guide groove 122 are used to limit the battery 200. The battery 200 can be pre-aligned with the installation position according to the position of the first sidewall 1221 and the second sidewall 1222, ensuring that misalignment in both directions will not occur due to personnel operation during installation, thus improving the success rate of battery installation. The first stop 125 and the second stop 126 are used to limit the battery 200 when it enters the installation space 130, so that the operator can pre-align the battery 200 with the mounting base 100, thereby improving the installation accuracy of the battery 200.

[0049] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a water-based mobile device includes a water-based carrier and a water-based thruster 30 as described above, wherein the water-based thruster 30 is connected to the water-based carrier. It should be noted that the water-based mobile device includes various water transport vehicles or water-based carriers such as passenger ships, yachts, cruise ships, sailboats, ships, unmanned patrol boats, and surface drones.

[0050] According to an embodiment of the present invention, during the installation of the battery 200 onto the battery mounting base 100, the first sidewall 1221 and the second sidewall 1222 of the pre-guide groove 122 are used to limit the battery 200. The battery 200 can be pre-aligned with the installation position according to the positions of the first sidewall 1221 and the second sidewall 1222, ensuring that misalignment in both directions will not occur due to personnel operation during installation, thereby improving the success rate of battery installation. The first stop 125 and the second stop 126 are used to limit the battery 200 when it enters the installation space 130, so that the operator can pre-align the battery 200 with the mounting base 100, thereby improving the installation accuracy of the battery 200.

[0051] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "illustrative embodiment," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with an embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of this utility model. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0052] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will understand that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A battery mounting bracket for mounting batteries, characterized in that, The battery mounting base includes a mounting base and a guiding device. The mounting base includes a first baffle and a second baffle symmetrically distributed, forming a mounting space for accommodating the battery between the first baffle and the second baffle. The guiding device includes a first guiding component and a second guiding component. The first guiding component includes a pre-guided groove, which is used to position the battery when guiding it into the mounting space. The second guiding component includes a first guiding rib and a second guiding rib protruding from the inner walls of the first baffle and the second baffle. The first and second guiding ribs cooperate with the guiding groove provided on the battery to guide the battery to connect with the battery mounting base.

2. The battery mounting bracket according to claim 1, characterized in that, The mounting base includes a first connector, and the battery is provided with a second connector. The battery and the mounting base are connected by the first connector and the second connector.

3. The battery mounting bracket according to claim 2, characterized in that, The pre-guided groove includes a first sidewall and a second sidewall. The first sidewall includes a first stop block located on the side of the pre-guided groove near where the battery enters the installation space. The second sidewall includes a second stop block located on the side of the pre-guided groove near where the battery enters the installation space.

4. The battery mounting bracket according to claim 3, characterized in that, The first and second blocks are used to limit the battery when it enters the installation space, so that the battery is aligned with the mounting base.

5. The battery mounting bracket according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first and second guide ribs cooperate with the guide grooves on the battery, allowing the battery to move along the extension direction of the guide ribs and enter the installation space through the guide ribs.

6. The battery mounting bracket according to claim 5, characterized in that, The second guide component also includes a guide surface, which is an inclined surface, allowing the battery to slide into the installation space by its own gravity.

7. The battery mounting bracket according to claim 5, characterized in that, The cross-sections of the first and second guide ribs are at an angle.

8. A water propulsion device, applied to a water-mobile device, characterized in that, The water propulsion device includes a frame, a shaft, a power unit, and a steering device. The power unit is connected to the bottom of the shaft, the steering device is connected to one side of the shaft, and the frame is connected to the end of the shaft away from the power unit. The frame includes a head, which includes a battery mounting base as described in any one of claims 1-7 and a battery mounted on the battery mounting base.

9. The water propulsion device according to claim 8, characterized in that, The power unit includes an underwater hull and a motor located inside the underwater hull, as well as a propeller electrically connected to the shaft. The battery is electrically connected to the motor and supplies power to the motor, causing the motor to drive the propeller to rotate.

10. The water propulsion device according to claim 8, characterized in that, The water propulsion device also includes a clamp, which includes a fixed bracket and a rotating bracket rotatably connected to the fixed bracket. The fixed bracket is used to connect to the water carrier, and the rotating bracket is connected to the machine shaft and is used to drive the machine shaft to rotate and tilt relative to the fixed bracket.

11. A water-based mobile device, characterized in that, Including the water propulsion device as described in any one of claims 8-10.

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