Battery exchange control system and method

Abstract

To provide a battery swapping control system and method capable of efficiently swapping a battery in a short time.SOLUTION: A battery swapping control system comprises control means and a battery swapping device. The control means is used for determining a battery model number applied to an electric vehicle, and selecting a first battery placing stand and a second battery placing stand from at least one battery placing stand. The battery swapping device is configured to move to a preset battery swapping position, remove a battery with power shortage from the electric vehicle, transport the battery with the power shortage to the second placing stand and place the battery in an unoccupied battery placing shelf, then move to the first battery placing stand and remove a battery of the battery model number, and transport the battery of the battery model number to the preset battery swapping position and install the battery in the electric vehicle.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 4

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to the field of controlling battery exchange, and more particularly to a battery exchange control system and method. [Background technology]

[0002] In conventional electric vehicles, there are mainly two types of battery replacement: one is a direct charging type, and the other is a quick-change type that allows the battery to be replaced. Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0003] The quick-swap system is typically implemented at battery exchange stations, where a battery exchange device at the station removes a low- or dead battery from a vehicle, places it in a charging holder, and charges it. The battery exchange device then removes a new or fully charged battery from the charging holder and loads it into the vehicle. In this type of system, the battery exchange device must not only remove the battery but also load it, requiring travel between the vehicle and the charging holder. This makes battery swapping time-consuming and relatively inefficient. [Means for solving the problem]

[0004] The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a battery exchange control system and method for overcoming the drawbacks of the prior art in that the time required for battery exchange is relatively long and the efficiency is relatively low because the same battery exchange device is used to both remove the battery and install the battery.

[0005] The present invention solves the above-mentioned technical problems by the following technical means.

[0006] The present invention provides a battery exchange control system, comprising: a control means and a battery exchange device; the control means is used to identify a model number of a battery applied to an electric vehicle; the control means is further used to select, from at least one battery mounting stand, a battery mounting stand that satisfies a first condition as a first battery mounting stand; and to select, from the at least one battery mounting stand, a battery mounting stand that satisfies a second condition as a second battery mounting stand; the battery mounting stand has one or more battery mounting shelves for placing batteries; the first condition is set to indicate that a battery having the model number of the battery is placed; The condition is that the battery is installed with an empty battery shelf, and the battery exchange device moves to a predetermined position for battery exchange, removes a battery with a low remaining charge from the electric vehicle, transports the battery with a low remaining charge to the second mounting stand and places it on the empty battery mounting shelf, then moves to the first battery mounting stand, removes a battery with the same model number from the first battery mounting stand, transports the battery with the same model number to the predetermined position for battery exchange, and installs it in the electric vehicle, and the predetermined position for battery exchange is a position where batteries are attached and detached from the electric vehicle.

[0007] Preferably, the control means is further used to monitor the remaining charge of the battery placed on the battery mounting stand, and the first condition is set to be the model number of the battery and to indicate that a fully charged battery is placed on the battery mounting stand, or the first condition is preferentially set to be the model number of the battery and to indicate that a fully charged battery is placed on the battery mounting stand, and if the at least one battery mounting stand does not have a battery mounting stand that satisfies the first condition, the first condition is corrected to be the model number of the battery and to indicate that the battery with the greatest remaining charge is placed on the battery mounting stand.

[0008] Preferably, when there is more than one battery mounting stand that satisfies the first condition, the control means is further configured to randomly select one battery mounting stand as the first battery mounting stand from among the battery mounting stands that satisfy the first condition, or select one battery mounting stand that is closest to the electric vehicle or a parking platform for parking the electric vehicle as the first battery mounting stand, or select one battery mounting stand that is located on a path between the second battery mounting stand and the battery car as the first battery mounting stand, or select one battery mounting stand that is located on the path and closest to the electric vehicle or the parking platform as the first battery mounting stand; and / or The control means is further used for randomly selecting one battery mounting stand as the second battery mounting stand from among the battery mounting stands that satisfy the second condition when the number of battery mounting stands that satisfy the second condition exceeds one, or selecting one battery mounting stand that is closest to the electric vehicle or the parking platform as the second battery mounting stand.

[0009] Preferably, the battery mounts are distributed on both sides of the parking platform along the direction in which the electric vehicle drives to the parking platform.

[0010] Preferably, when the at least one battery mounting stand is a multi-function battery mounting stand that satisfies both the first condition and the second condition, the control means is further used to cause the multi-function battery mounting stand to simultaneously function as the first battery mounting stand and the second battery mounting stand.

[0011] Preferably, the empty battery shelf is further used to charge the low-power batteries.

[0012] Preferably, the empty battery storage shelf has a battery charging circuit, and the battery charging circuit has fixed power parameters matching the model number of the battery, or has adjustable power parameters, and the control means is further used to adjust the power parameters according to the model number of the battery so that the power parameters match the model number of the battery.

[0013] Preferably, the control means is further used to scan the license plate of the electric vehicle and identify the model number of the battery applied to the electric vehicle from the license plate.

[0014] Preferably, the battery exchange device is controlled by the control means, and the control means is used to send a parking command to the battery exchange device to instruct the battery exchange device to park in advance at a predetermined waiting position before the electric vehicle is parked on the parking platform, and to have the parking command executed by the battery exchange device.

[0015] Preferably, when the predetermined position for battery replacement is in a parking-enabled state, the predetermined waiting position is the same position as the predetermined position for battery replacement.

[0016] Preferably, when the predetermined position for battery replacement is in a non-parking state, the predetermined waiting position is a position whose distance from the predetermined position for battery replacement does not exceed a first distance threshold, and the control means is further used to send a fine adjustment command to the battery removal and replacement device when the electric vehicle is parked on the parking platform, the fine adjustment command being for instructing the battery replacement device to move from the predetermined waiting position to the predetermined position for battery replacement.

[0017] Preferably, when the following conditions are simultaneously satisfied: the predetermined position for battery replacement is an empty position; there is a through road for the battery replacement device to travel to the predetermined position for battery replacement; and it is predicted that the battery replacement device will not cause any interference to electric vehicles driving to the parking platform when parked at the predetermined position for battery replacement, the predetermined position for battery replacement will be in a parking available state; otherwise, the predetermined position for battery replacement will be in a parking unavailable state.

[0018] Preferably, the configuration of the parking platform will identify whether the predetermined location for changing the battery is located below or above the parking platform.

[0019] Preferably, the battery exchange device is controlled by the control means, and the control means is further used for transmitting, when the electric vehicle is parked on the parking platform, to the electric vehicle and for execution by the battery exchange device, the following commands: a battery removal command for instructing the battery exchange device to remove the battery with a low remaining capacity from the electric vehicle; a first movement command for instructing the battery exchange device to move to the second battery mounting base; a battery placement command for instructing the battery exchange device to place the battery with a low remaining capacity on the empty battery mounting shelf; a second movement command for instructing the battery exchange device to move to the first battery mounting base; a battery removal command for instructing the battery exchange device to remove a battery with the specified model number from the first battery mounting base; a third movement command for instructing the battery exchange device to move to a predetermined position for battery replacement; and a battery installation command for instructing the battery exchange device to install a battery with the specified model number into the electric vehicle.

[0020] The present invention further provides a battery exchange control system, comprising: a control means and at least two battery exchange devices; the control means is used to select a battery mounting stand that satisfies a first condition as a first battery mounting stand from at least one battery mounting stand; and to select a battery mounting stand that satisfies a second condition as a second battery mounting stand from the at least one battery mounting stand; the battery mounting stand has one or more battery mounting shelves for placing batteries; the first condition is set to indicate that a battery applicable to an electric vehicle is placed thereon; and the second condition is set to indicate that there is an empty battery mounting shelf; the control means is further used to select at least one of the at least two battery exchange devices; at least one battery exchange device is arranged as a battery loading and replacement device, and at least one battery exchange device of the at least two battery exchange devices is arranged as a battery removing and replacement device, the battery loading and replacement device is used to transport batteries waiting to be installed, the batteries waiting to be installed being removed from the first battery mounting stand, applied to the electric vehicle, and being batteries to be installed in the electric vehicle, the battery removing and replacement device is used to transport batteries with low remaining power, the batteries with low remaining power being batteries removed from the electric vehicle and being placed on the empty battery mounting shelf.

[0021] Preferably, the control means is further used to monitor the remaining charge of the battery placed on the battery mounting stand, and the first condition is applied to the electric vehicle and is set to indicate that a fully charged battery is placed thereon, or the first condition is applied preferentially to the electric vehicle and is set to indicate that a fully charged battery is placed thereon, and if the at least one battery mounting stand does not have a battery mounting stand that satisfies the first condition, the first condition is corrected and set to indicate that the electric vehicle has a battery with the greatest remaining charge placed thereon.

[0022] Preferably, the control means is further used to: when the number of battery mounting stands satisfying the first condition exceeds one, randomly select one battery mounting stand from among the battery mounting stands satisfying the first condition as the first battery mounting stand, or select one battery mounting stand that is closest to the electric vehicle or a parking platform for parking the electric vehicle as the first battery mounting stand; and / or, when the number of battery mounting stands satisfying the second condition exceeds one, randomly select one battery mounting stand from among the battery mounting stands satisfying the second condition as the second battery mounting stand, or select one battery mounting stand that is closest to the electric vehicle or a parking platform for parking the electric vehicle as the second battery mounting stand.

[0023] Preferably, the battery mounts are distributed on both sides of the parking platform along the direction in which the electric vehicle drives to the parking platform.

[0024] Preferably, when the at least one battery mounting stand includes a multi-function battery mounting stand, and the multi-function battery mounting stand is a battery mounting stand that satisfies both the first condition and the second condition, the control means further sets the multi-function battery mounting stand to be both the first battery mounting stand and the second battery mounting stand at the same time, or sets the multi-function battery mounting stand to be either the first battery mounting stand or the second battery mounting stand, or sets the remaining battery mounting stands to be either one of the first battery mounting stand and the second battery mounting stand, or sets the remaining battery mounting stands to be either one of the first battery mounting stand and the second battery mounting stand, or sets the remaining battery mounting stands to be either one of the first battery mounting stand and the second battery mounting stand, or sets the remaining battery mounting stands to be either one of the first battery mounting stand and the second battery mounting stand, the number of battery mounting stands that satisfy the first condition is smaller than a first number threshold, or the number of battery mounting stands that satisfy the second condition is smaller than the number of battery mounting stands that satisfy the first condition is smaller than the number of battery mounting stands that satisfy the first condition is smaller than the number of battery mounting stands that satisfy the first condition is smaller than the number of battery mounting stands that satisfy the first condition is smaller than the number of battery mounting stands that satisfy the second condition is smaller than the number of battery mounting stands that satisfy the first condition is smaller than the number of battery mounting stands that satisfy the first condition is smaller than the number of battery mounting stands that satisfy the first condition is smaller than the number of battery mounting stands that satisfy the second condition is smaller than the number of battery mounting stands that satisfy the first condition is smaller than the number of battery mounting stands that satisfy the first condition is smaller than the number of battery mounting stands that satisfy the second condition is smaller than the second difference threshold, or the number of battery mounting stands that satisfy the second condition is smaller than the second number threshold.

[0025] Preferably, the battery shelf is further used for charging batteries.

[0026] Preferably, the at least two battery exchange devices are both single-function battery exchange devices, or both multi-function battery exchange devices, or some are single-function battery exchange devices and some are multi-function battery exchange devices, the single-function battery exchange devices have a first configuration and are only arranged as a battery loading and replacement device, or have a second configuration and are not arranged as a battery removal and replacement device, and the multi-function battery exchange device has both the first configuration and the second configuration and is arranged as either a battery removal and replacement device or a battery loading and replacement device.

[0027] Preferably, the battery exchange device installed as the battery mounting / exchange device is the battery exchange device closest to the first battery mounting stand, or the battery exchange device installed as the battery removing / exchange device is the battery exchange device closest to the electric vehicle or a parking platform for parking the electric vehicle, or the battery mounting stands each have a predetermined linking relationship with at least one of the battery exchange devices, and the battery exchange device installed as the battery mounting / exchange device is the battery exchange device that has a linking relationship with the first battery mounting stand, or the battery exchange device that has a linking relationship with the first battery mounting stand and is closest to the first battery mounting stand, and the battery exchange device installed as the battery removing / exchange device is the battery exchange device that has a linking relationship with the second battery mounting stand, or the battery exchange device that has a linking relationship with the second battery mounting stand and is closest to the electric vehicle or a parking platform for parking the electric vehicle.

[0028] Preferably, when the model number of the battery applied to the electric vehicle is known in advance before the electric vehicle is parked on the parking platform, the control means is further used to select a battery mounting stand that satisfies a first condition from the at least one battery mounting stand as a first battery mounting stand before the electric vehicle is parked on the parking platform, and to send a battery removal command to the battery mounting and replacement device, the battery removal command being for instructing the battery mounting and replacement device to remove the battery waiting for installation from the first battery mounting stand, the battery mounting and replacement device being further used to execute the battery removal command; the control means is further used to send a first movement command to the battery mounting and replacement device after the battery mounting and replacement device executes the battery removal command, the first movement command being for instructing the battery mounting and replacement device to park in advance at a first predetermined waiting position, the first predetermined waiting position being a position whose distance from the parking platform does not exceed a first distance threshold, the battery mounting and replacement device being further used to execute the first movement command.

[0029] Preferably, the parking platform is restricted to only electric vehicles with batteries of the specified model number, so that the model number of the battery applied to the electric vehicle can be known in advance.

[0030] Preferably, the control means is further used to send a second movement command to the battery removal and replacement device before the electric vehicle is parked on the parking platform, the second movement command being for instructing the battery removal and replacement device to park in advance at a second predetermined waiting position, and the battery removal and replacement device is further used to execute the second movement command.

[0031] Preferably, when the predetermined location for battery replacement is in a parking-ready state, the second predetermined waiting location is the same location as the predetermined location for battery replacement, and the predetermined location for battery replacement is a location applicable to removing a battery from an electric vehicle parked on the parking platform.

[0032] Preferably, when the predetermined location for battery replacement is in a non-parking state, the second predetermined waiting location is a location whose distance from the predetermined location for battery replacement does not exceed a second distance threshold, and the predetermined location for battery replacement is a location applicable to removing a battery from an electric vehicle parked on the parking platform.

[0033] The control means is further used for sending a fine adjustment command to the battery removal and replacement device when the electric vehicle is parked on the parking platform, the fine adjustment command being for instructing the battery removal and replacement device to move from the second predetermined waiting position to a predetermined position for replacing the battery.

[0034] Preferably, when the following conditions are simultaneously satisfied: the predetermined position for replacing the battery is an empty position; there is a through road for the battery removal and replacement device to move to the predetermined position for replacing the battery; and it is predicted that the battery removal and replacement device will not interfere with electric vehicles driving to the parking platform if it is parked at the predetermined position for replacing the battery, the predetermined position for replacing the battery will be in a parking available state; otherwise, the predetermined position for replacing the battery will be in a parking unavailable state.

[0035] Preferably, the configuration of the parking platform will identify whether the predetermined location for changing the battery is located below or above the parking platform.

[0036] Preferably, the control means is further used to send a third movement command to the battery removal and replacement device when the electric vehicle is parked on the parking platform, the third movement command being for instructing the battery removal and replacement device to move to a predetermined position for battery replacement and park the electric vehicle, the predetermined position for battery replacement being a position applicable to removing a battery from the electric vehicle parked on the parking platform, and the battery removal and replacement device is further used to execute the third movement command.

[0037] Preferably, the control means is further used to send a battery removal command to the battery removal and replacement device when the electric vehicle is parked on the parking platform and the battery removal and replacement device is parked in a predetermined position for replacing the battery, the battery removal command being for instructing the battery removal and replacement device to remove the battery with a low remaining capacity from the electric vehicle, the battery removal and replacement device being further used to execute the battery removal command, the control means is further used to send a fourth movement command to the battery removal and replacement device after the battery removal and replacement device executes the battery removal command, the fourth movement command being for instructing the battery removal and replacement device to move to the second battery mounting stand and place the battery with a low remaining capacity on the empty battery mounting shelf, the battery removal and replacement device being further used to execute the fourth movement command.

[0038] Preferably, the control means is further used to send a fifth movement command to the battery mounting and replacement device when the distance that the battery removal and replacement device has moved away from or to the predetermined position for replacing the battery exceeds a third distance threshold, the fifth movement command being for instructing the battery mounting and replacement device to move to the predetermined position for replacing the battery, the battery mounting and replacement device being further used to execute the fifth movement command, the control means is further used to send a battery installation command to the battery mounting and replacement device after the battery mounting and replacement device has executed the fifth movement command, the battery installation command being for instructing the battery mounting and replacement device to install the battery waiting for installation into the electric vehicle, the battery mounting and replacement device being further used to execute the battery installation command.

[0039] The present invention further provides a battery exchange control system, comprising: a control means and at least two battery exchange devices, wherein the control means is used to identify a model number of a battery applied to an electric vehicle awaiting battery exchange; the control means is further used to select, from at least one battery mounting stand, a battery mounting stand that satisfies a first condition as a first battery mounting stand; and to select, from the at least one battery mounting stand, a battery mounting stand that satisfies a second condition as a second battery mounting stand; the battery mounting stand has one or more battery mounting shelves for placing batteries; the first condition is set to indicate that a battery having the model number of the battery is placed; and the second condition is set to indicate that there is an empty battery mounting shelf; the control means is further At least one of the at least two battery exchange devices is arranged as a battery loading and replacement device, and at least one of the at least two battery exchange devices is arranged as a battery removing and replacement device, the battery loading and replacement device is used to transport batteries waiting to be installed, the batteries waiting to be installed have been removed from the first battery mounting stand, are the battery model number, and are batteries to be installed in the electric vehicle, and the battery removing and replacement device is used to transport batteries with low remaining power, the batteries with low remaining power have been removed from the electric vehicle and are batteries to be placed on the empty battery mounting shelf.

[0040] Preferably, the control means is further used to monitor the remaining charge of the battery placed on the battery mounting stand, and the first condition is set to be the model number of the battery and to indicate that a fully charged battery is placed on the battery mounting stand, or the first condition is set preferentially to be the model number of the battery and to indicate that a fully charged battery is placed on the battery mounting stand, and if the at least one battery mounting stand does not have a battery mounting stand that satisfies the first condition, the first condition is corrected to be the model number of the battery and to indicate that the battery with the greatest remaining charge is placed on the battery mounting stand.

[0041] Preferably, the control means is further used to, when the number of battery mounting stands satisfying the first condition exceeds one, randomly select one battery mounting stand from among the battery mounting stands satisfying the first condition as the first battery mounting stand, or select one battery mounting stand that is closest to the electric vehicle or a parking platform for parking the electric vehicle as the first battery mounting stand; and / or, when the number of battery mounting stands satisfying the second condition exceeds one, randomly select one battery mounting stand from among the battery mounting stands satisfying the second condition as the second battery mounting stand, or select one battery mounting stand that is closest to the electric vehicle or the parking platform as the second battery mounting stand.

[0042] Preferably, the battery mounts are distributed on both sides of the parking platform along the direction in which the electric vehicle drives to the parking platform.

[0043] Preferably, when the at least one battery mounting stand includes a multi-function battery mounting stand, and the multi-function battery mounting stand is a battery mounting stand that satisfies both the first condition and the second condition, the control means further sets the multi-function battery mounting stand to be both the first battery mounting stand and the second battery mounting stand at the same time, or sets the multi-function battery mounting stand to be either the first battery mounting stand or the second battery mounting stand, or sets the remaining battery mounting stands to be either one of the first battery mounting stand and the second battery mounting stand, or sets the remaining battery mounting stands to be either one of the first battery mounting stand and the second battery mounting stand, or sets the remaining battery mounting stands to be either one of the first battery mounting stand and the second battery mounting stand, or sets the remaining battery mounting stands to be either one of the first battery mounting stand and the second battery mounting stand, the number of battery mounting stands that satisfy the first condition among the battery mounting stands is smaller than a first number threshold, or the number of battery mounting stands that satisfy the second condition among the remaining battery mounting stands is smaller than the number of battery mounting stands that satisfy the first condition, the number of battery mounting stands that satisfy the second condition among the remaining battery mounting stands is smaller than the number of battery mounting stands that satisfy the first condition, the number of battery mounting stands that satisfy the second condition among the remaining battery mounting stands is smaller than the number of battery mounting stands that satisfy the first condition and the absolute value of the difference between the number of battery mounting stands that satisfy the second condition is smaller than a second difference threshold, or the number of battery mounting stands that satisfy the second condition among the remaining battery mounting stands is smaller than a second number threshold.

[0044] Preferably, the battery shelf is further used for charging batteries.

[0045] Preferably, the at least two battery exchange devices are both single-function battery exchange devices, or both multi-function battery exchange devices, or some are single-function battery exchange devices and some are multi-function battery exchange devices, the single-function battery exchange devices have a first configuration and are only configured as battery installation and replacement devices, or have a second configuration and are only configured as battery removal and replacement devices, and the multi-function battery exchange device has both the first configuration and the second configuration and is configured as either a battery removal and replacement device or a battery installation and replacement device.

[0046] Preferably, the battery exchange device installed as the battery mounting / exchange device is the battery exchange device closest to the first battery mounting stand, or the battery exchange device installed as the battery removing / exchange device is the battery exchange device closest to the electric vehicle or a parking platform for parking the electric vehicle, or the battery mounting stands each have a predetermined linking relationship with at least one of the battery exchange devices, and the battery exchange device installed as the battery mounting / exchange device is the battery exchange device that has a linking relationship with the first battery mounting stand, or the battery exchange device that has a linking relationship with the first battery mounting stand and is closest to the first battery mounting stand, and the battery exchange device arranged as the battery removing / exchange device is the battery exchange device that has a linking relationship with the second battery mounting stand, or the battery exchange device that has a linking relationship with the second battery mounting stand and is closest to the electric vehicle or a parking platform for parking the electric vehicle.

[0047] Preferably, the control means is further used to send a battery removal command to the battery mounting and replacement device after selecting the first battery mounting stand, the battery removal command being for instructing the battery mounting and replacement device to remove the battery waiting to be mounted from the first battery mounting stand, the battery mounting and replacement device being further used to execute the battery removal command; the control means is further used to send a first movement command to the battery mounting and replacement device after the battery mounting and replacement device executes the battery removal command, the first movement command being for instructing the battery mounting and replacement device to park in advance at a first predetermined waiting position, the first predetermined waiting position being a position whose distance from the parking platform does not exceed a first distance threshold, the battery mounting and replacement device being further used to execute the first movement command.

[0048] Preferably, the control means is further used to scan the license plate of the electric vehicle and identify the model number of the battery applied to the electric vehicle from the license plate.

[0049] Preferably, the control means is further used to send a second movement command to the battery removal and replacement device before the electric vehicle is parked on the parking platform, the second movement command being for instructing the battery removal and replacement device to park in advance at a second predetermined waiting position, and the battery removal and replacement device is further used to execute the second movement command.

[0050] Preferably, when the predetermined location for battery replacement is in a parking-ready state, the second predetermined waiting location is the same location as the predetermined location for battery replacement, and the predetermined location for battery replacement is a location applicable to removing a battery from an electric vehicle parked on the parking platform.

[0051] Preferably, when the predetermined location for battery replacement is in a non-parking state, the second predetermined waiting location is a location whose distance from the predetermined location for battery replacement does not exceed a second distance threshold, and the predetermined location for battery replacement is a location applicable to removing a battery from an electric vehicle parked on the parking platform.

[0052] The control means is further used for sending a fine adjustment command to the battery removal and replacement device when the electric vehicle is parked on the parking platform, the fine adjustment command being for instructing the battery removal and replacement device to move from the second predetermined waiting position to a predetermined position for replacing the battery.

[0053] Preferably, if the following conditions are simultaneously satisfied: the predetermined position for battery replacement is an empty position; there is a through road for the battery removal and replacement device to move to the predetermined position for battery replacement; and it is predicted that the battery removal and replacement device will not interfere with electric vehicles driving to the parking platform if it is parked at the predetermined position for battery replacement, the predetermined position for battery replacement will be in a parking available state; otherwise, the predetermined position for battery replacement will be in a parking unavailable state.

[0054] Preferably, the configuration of the parking platform will identify whether the predetermined location for changing the battery is located below or above the parking platform.

[0055] Preferably, the control means is further used to send a third movement command to the battery removal and replacement device when the electric vehicle is parked on the parking platform, the third movement command being for instructing the battery removal and replacement device to move to a predetermined position for battery replacement and park the electric vehicle, the predetermined position for battery replacement being a position applicable to removing a battery from the electric vehicle parked on the parking platform, and the battery removal and replacement device is further used to execute the third movement command.

[0056] Preferably, the control means is further used to send a battery removal command to the battery removal and replacement device when the electric vehicle is parked on the parking platform and the battery removal and replacement device is parked in a predetermined position for replacing the battery, the battery removal command being for instructing the battery removal and replacement device to remove the battery with a low remaining capacity from the electric vehicle, the battery removal and replacement device being further used to execute the battery removal command, the control means is further used to send a fourth movement command to the battery removal and replacement device after the battery removal and replacement device executes the battery removal command, the fourth movement command being for instructing the battery removal and replacement device to move to the second battery mounting stand and place the battery with a low remaining capacity on the empty battery mounting shelf, the battery removal and replacement device being further used to execute the fourth movement command.

[0057] Preferably, the control means is further used to send a fifth movement command to the battery mounting and replacement device when the distance that the battery removal and replacement device has moved away from or to the predetermined position for replacing the battery exceeds a third distance threshold, the fifth movement command being for instructing the battery mounting and replacement device to move to the predetermined position for replacing the battery, the battery mounting and replacement device being further used to execute the fifth movement command, the control means is further used to send a battery installation command to the battery mounting and replacement device after the battery mounting and replacement device has executed the fifth movement command, the battery installation command being for instructing the battery mounting and replacement device to install the battery waiting for installation into the electric vehicle, the battery mounting and replacement device being further used to execute the battery installation command.

[0058] The present invention further provides a battery exchange control method, comprising the steps of: identifying a model number of a battery applied to an electric vehicle; selecting a battery mounting stand that satisfies a first condition from at least one battery mounting stand as a first battery mounting stand, the battery mounting stand having a battery mounting shelf for mounting a battery, the first condition being that a battery having the model number of the battery is mounted; selecting a battery mounting stand that satisfies a second condition from the at least one battery mounting stand as a second battery mounting stand, the second condition being that an empty battery mounting shelf is mounted; the battery replacement device is moved to a predetermined position for battery replacement, removes a battery with a low remaining charge from the electric vehicle, transports the battery with a low remaining charge to the second mounting stand and places it on the empty battery mounting shelf, the predetermined position for battery replacement is a position where the electric vehicle battery is attached and detached; the battery replacement device is moved to the first battery mounting stand, removes a battery with the same model number from the first battery mounting stand, transports the battery with the same model number to the predetermined position for battery replacement and installs it in the electric vehicle.

[0059] Preferably, the battery replacement control method further comprises monitoring the remaining charge of the battery placed on the battery mounting stand, and the first condition is set to be the model number of the battery and to indicate that a fully charged battery is placed on the battery mounting stand, or the first condition is set preferentially to be the model number of the battery and to indicate that a fully charged battery is placed on the battery mounting stand, and if the at least one battery mounting stand does not have a battery mounting stand that satisfies the first condition, the first condition is corrected to be the model number of the battery and to indicate that the battery with the greatest remaining charge is placed on the battery mounting stand.

[0060] Preferably, the battery exchange control method further includes: when the number of battery mounting stands satisfying the first condition exceeds one, randomly selecting one battery mounting stand from among the battery mounting stands satisfying the first condition as the first battery mounting stand, or selecting one battery mounting stand closest to the electric vehicle or a parking platform for parking the electric vehicle as the first battery mounting stand, or selecting one battery mounting stand located on a path between the second battery mounting stand and the battery car as the first battery mounting stand, or selecting one battery mounting stand located on the path and closest to the electric vehicle or the parking platform as the first battery mounting stand; and / or when the number of battery mounting stands satisfying the second condition exceeds one, randomly selecting one battery mounting stand from the battery mounting stands satisfying the second condition as the second battery mounting stand, or selecting one battery mounting stand closest to the electric vehicle or the parking platform as the second battery mounting stand.

[0061] Preferably, the battery replacement control method further includes determining whether a multi-function battery mounting stand is present among the at least one battery mounting stand, and if the multi-function battery mounting stand is a battery mounting stand that satisfies both the first condition and the second condition, setting the multi-function battery mounting stand to be the first battery mounting stand and the second battery mounting stand simultaneously.

[0062] Preferably, the empty battery shelf is further used to charge the low-power batteries.

[0063] Preferably, the empty battery storage shelf has a battery charging circuit, and the battery charging circuit has fixed power parameters that match the model number of the battery, or has adjustable power parameters, and the battery replacement control method further includes adjusting the power parameters according to the model number of the battery so that the power parameters match the model number of the battery.

[0064] Preferably, identifying the model number of the battery applied to the electric vehicle awaiting battery replacement specifically comprises scanning the license plate of the electric vehicle and identifying the model number of the battery applied to the electric vehicle from the license plate.

[0065] Preferably, the battery exchange control method further comprises: before the electric vehicle is parked on the parking platform, the battery exchange device is parked in advance at a predetermined waiting position.

[0066] Preferably, when the predetermined position for battery replacement is in a parking-enabled state, the predetermined waiting position is the same position as the predetermined position for battery replacement.

[0067] Preferably, when the predetermined location for battery replacement is in a non-parking state, the predetermined waiting location is a location whose distance from the predetermined location for battery replacement does not exceed a first distance threshold, and the battery replacement control method further includes, when the electric vehicle is parked on the parking platform, moving the battery replacement device from the predetermined waiting location to the predetermined location for battery replacement.

[0068] Preferably, when the following conditions are simultaneously satisfied: the predetermined location for battery replacement is an empty location; there is a through road for the battery replacement device to travel to the predetermined location for battery replacement; and it is predicted that the battery replacement device will not cause any interference to electric vehicles driving to the parking platform when parked at the predetermined location for battery replacement, the predetermined location for battery replacement will be in a parking available state; otherwise, the predetermined location for battery replacement will be in a parking unavailable state.

[0069] Preferably, the configuration of the parking platform will determine whether the predetermined location for changing the battery is located below or above the parking platform.

[0070] The present invention further provides a battery exchange control method, comprising: the battery mounting stand having one or more battery mounting shelves for mounting batteries, the first condition being set to indicate that a battery applicable to an electric vehicle is mounted thereon; the battery mounting stand having one or more battery mounting shelves for mounting batteries, the first condition being set to indicate that a battery applicable to an electric vehicle is mounted thereon; the battery mounting stand having one or more battery mounting shelves for mounting batteries, the second condition being set to indicate that a battery applicable to an electric vehicle is mounted thereon; at least one battery mounting stand among the at least two battery mounting stands being arranged as a battery mounting / replacement stand, the battery mounting / replacement stand being used to transport batteries waiting to be mounted, the batteries waiting to be mounted being batteries that have been removed from the first battery mounting stand, that are applicable to the electric vehicle, and that are to be mounted on the electric vehicle; the battery mounting stand being arranged as a battery removing / replacement stand, the battery removing / replacement stand being used to transport batteries with a low remaining capacity, the batteries with a low remaining capacity being batteries that have been removed from the electric vehicle and that are to be mounted on the empty battery mounting shelves.

[0071] Preferably, the battery exchange control method further comprises monitoring the remaining charge of the battery placed on the battery mounting stand, and the first condition is applied to the electric vehicle and is set to indicate that a fully charged battery is placed on the battery mounting stand, or the first condition is applied preferentially to the electric vehicle and is set to indicate that a fully charged battery is placed on the electric vehicle, and if the at least one battery mounting stand does not have a battery mounting stand that satisfies the first condition, the first condition is applied to the electric vehicle and is corrected to indicate that a battery with the greatest remaining charge is placed on the electric vehicle.

[0072] Preferably, the battery exchange control method further includes: when the number of battery mounting stands satisfying the first condition exceeds one, randomly selecting one battery mounting stand from among the battery mounting stands satisfying the first condition as the first battery mounting stand, or selecting one battery mounting stand that is closest to the electric vehicle or a parking platform for parking the electric vehicle as the first battery mounting stand; and / or when the number of battery mounting stands satisfying the second condition exceeds one, randomly selecting one battery mounting stand from among the battery mounting stands satisfying the second condition as the second battery mounting stand, or selecting one battery mounting stand that is closest to the electric vehicle or the parking platform as the second battery mounting stand.

[0073] Preferably, the battery exchange control method determines whether a multi-function battery mount is present among the at least one battery mount, and the multi-function battery mount is a battery mount that satisfies both the first condition and the second condition. If present, the multi-function battery mount is set to both the first battery mount and the second battery mount, or the multi-function battery mount is set to either one of the first battery mount and the second battery mount, or a condition in which none of the remaining battery mounts satisfies the first condition, a condition in which the number of battery mounts that satisfy the first condition among the remaining battery mounts is smaller than the number of battery mounts that satisfy the second condition, or a condition in which the number of battery mounts that satisfy the first condition among the remaining battery mounts is smaller than the number of battery mounts that satisfy the second condition, and the absolute value of the difference between the two is smaller than a first difference threshold. and the number of battery mounting stands among the remaining battery mounting stands that satisfy the first condition is smaller than a first number threshold value, or the number of battery mounting stands that satisfy the second condition is smaller than the number of battery mounting stands that satisfy the first condition is smaller than the number of battery mounting stands that satisfy the first condition is smaller than the number of battery mounting stands that satisfy the first condition is smaller than the number of battery mounting stands that satisfy the first condition is smaller than the number of battery mounting stands that satisfy the first condition is smaller than the number of battery mounting stands that satisfy the first condition and the absolute value of the difference between the number of battery mounting stands that satisfy the second condition is smaller than a second difference threshold value is smaller than the number of battery mounting stands that satisfy the second condition is smaller than the number of battery mounting stands that satisfy the first condition is smaller than the number of battery mounting stands that satisfy the first condition is smaller than the number of battery mounting stands that satisfy the first condition is smaller than the number of battery mounting stands that satisfy the first condition is smaller than the number of battery mounting stands that satisfy the second ...

[0074] Preferably, the at least two battery exchange devices are all single-function battery exchange devices, or both multi-function battery exchange devices, or some are single-function battery exchange devices and some are multi-function battery exchange devices, the single-function battery exchange device has a first configuration and is only configured as a battery loading and replacement device, or has a second configuration and is only configured as a battery removal and replacement device, and the multi-function battery exchange device has both the first configuration and the second configuration and is either configured as a battery removal and replacement device or a battery loading and replacement device.

[0075] Preferably, the battery exchange device installed as the battery mounting / exchange device is the battery exchange device closest to the first battery mounting stand, or the battery exchange device installed as the battery removing / exchange device is the battery exchange device closest to the electric vehicle or a parking platform for parking the electric vehicle, or the battery mounting stands each have a predetermined linking relationship with at least one of the battery exchange devices, and the battery exchange device installed as the battery mounting / exchange device is the battery exchange device that has a linking relationship with the first battery mounting stand, or the battery exchange device that has a linking relationship with the first battery mounting stand and is closest to the first battery mounting stand, and the battery exchange device installed as the battery removing / exchange device is the battery exchange device that has a linking relationship with the second battery mounting stand, or the battery exchange device that has a linking relationship with the second battery mounting stand and is closest to the electric vehicle or a parking platform for parking the electric vehicle.

[0076] Preferably, when the model number of the battery applied to the electric vehicle is known in advance before the electric vehicle is parked on the parking platform, the battery exchange control method further includes: selecting a battery mounting stand that satisfies a first condition from the at least one battery mounting stand as a first battery mounting stand before the electric vehicle is parked on the parking platform; and commanding the battery mounting and replacement device to remove the battery waiting for installation from the first battery mounting stand; and commanding the battery mounting and replacement device to park the electric vehicle in advance at a first predetermined waiting position after removing the battery waiting for installation from the first battery mounting stand, wherein the first predetermined waiting position is a position whose distance from the parking platform does not exceed a first distance threshold.

[0077] Preferably, the parking platform is restricted to only allowing parking of electric vehicles with batteries of the specified model number, so that the model number of the battery applied to the electric vehicle can be known in advance.

[0078] Preferably, the battery exchange control method further comprises instructing the battery removal and replacement device to park in advance at a second predetermined waiting position before the electric vehicle is parked on the parking platform.

[0079] Preferably, when the predetermined location for battery replacement is in a parking-ready state, the second predetermined waiting location is the same location as the predetermined location for battery replacement, and the predetermined location for battery replacement is a location applicable to removing a battery from an electric vehicle parked on the parking platform.

[0080] Preferably, when the predetermined position for battery replacement is in a non-parking state, the second predetermined waiting position is a position whose distance from the predetermined position for battery replacement does not exceed a second distance threshold, and the predetermined position for battery replacement is a position applicable to removing a battery from an electric vehicle parked on the parking platform, and the battery replacement control method further includes instructing the battery removal and replacement device to move from the second predetermined waiting position to the predetermined position for battery replacement when the electric vehicle is parked on the parking platform.

[0081] Preferably, when the following conditions are simultaneously satisfied: the predetermined position for replacing the battery is an empty position; there is a through road for the battery removal and replacement device to move to the predetermined position for replacing the battery; and it is predicted that the battery removal and replacement device will not interfere with electric vehicles driving to the parking platform if it is parked at the predetermined position for replacing the battery, the predetermined position for replacing the battery will be in a parking available state; otherwise, the predetermined position for replacing the battery will be in a parking unavailable state.

[0082] Preferably, the configuration of the parking platform will identify whether the predetermined location for changing the battery is located below or above the parking platform.

[0083] Preferably, the battery replacement control method further includes instructing the battery removal and replacement device to move to and park the electric vehicle at a predetermined position for battery replacement when the electric vehicle is parked on a platform, and the predetermined position for battery replacement is a position where removing a battery from the electric vehicle parked on the parking platform is applicable.

[0084] Preferably, the battery replacement control method further includes, when the electric vehicle is parked on the parking platform and the battery removal and replacement device is parked at a predetermined position for replacing the battery, commanding the battery removal and replacement device to remove the battery with a low remaining power from the electric vehicle, and commanding the battery removal and replacement device to move to a second battery mounting stand and place the battery with a low remaining power on the empty battery mounting shelf after removing the battery with a low remaining power from the electric vehicle.

[0085] Preferably, the battery replacement control method further includes, when the distance that the battery removal and replacement device has moved from or away from the predetermined position for replacing the battery exceeds a third distance threshold, commanding the battery installation and replacement device to move to the predetermined position for replacing the battery, and commanding the battery installation and replacement device to install the battery waiting to be installed into the electric vehicle after the battery installation and replacement device has moved to the predetermined position for replacing the battery.

[0086] By arbitrarily combining the above-mentioned preferable conditions based on common knowledge in this field, each of the preferable embodiments of the present invention can be obtained.

[0087] The positive advances and advantages of the present invention are that, under the control of the control means, the present invention uses two battery replacement devices during the entire process of replacing a battery in a vehicle: a battery mounting and replacement device whose moving path is located between the first battery mounting stand and the electric vehicle and realizes the transport of batteries waiting to be mounted, and a battery removal and replacement device whose moving path is located between the electric vehicle and the second battery mounting stand and realizes the transport of batteries with low remaining power.

[0088] Since the two battery replacement devices each have different roles and work together to complete the task of replacing the battery, the overall time required to replace the battery can be reduced by at least half compared to replacing the battery using only one battery replacement device, thereby improving the speed and efficiency of replacing the battery.

[0089] The present invention further provides a battery exchange control method, comprising the steps of: identifying a model number of a battery applied to an electric vehicle awaiting battery exchange; selecting a battery exchange stand that satisfies a first condition as a first battery exchange stand from at least one battery exchange stand, the battery exchange stand having one or more battery exchange shelves for placing batteries, the first condition being set to indicate that a battery having the model number of the battery is placed thereon; selecting a battery exchange stand that satisfies a second condition as a second battery exchange stand from the at least one battery exchange stand, the second condition being set to indicate that the battery exchange stand has an empty battery exchange shelf; a battery loading and replacement device used to transport batteries waiting to be loaded, the batteries being removed from the first battery loading stand, having the same model number as the battery to be loaded in the electric vehicle; and at least one battery replacement device among the at least two battery replacement devices is arranged as a battery removing and replacement device, the battery removing and replacement device used to transport batteries with low remaining power, the batteries being removed from the electric vehicle, and being the batteries to be placed on the empty battery loading shelf.

[0090] Preferably, the battery replacement control method further comprises monitoring the remaining charge of the battery placed on the battery mounting stand, and the first condition is set to be the model number of the battery and to indicate that a fully charged battery is placed on the battery mounting stand, or the first condition is set preferentially to be the model number of the battery and to indicate that a fully charged battery is placed on the battery mounting stand, and if the at least one battery mounting stand does not have a battery mounting stand that satisfies the first condition, the first condition is corrected to be the model number of the battery and to indicate that the battery with the greatest remaining charge is placed on the battery mounting stand.

[0091] Preferably, the battery exchange control method further includes: when the number of battery mounting stands satisfying the first condition exceeds one, randomly selecting one battery mounting stand from among the battery mounting stands satisfying the first condition as the first battery mounting stand, or selecting one battery mounting stand that is closest to the electric vehicle or a parking platform for parking the electric vehicle as the first battery mounting stand; and / or when the number of battery mounting stands satisfying the second condition exceeds one, randomly selecting one battery mounting stand from among the battery mounting stands satisfying the second condition as the second battery mounting stand, or selecting one battery mounting stand that is closest to the electric vehicle or the parking platform as the second battery mounting stand.

[0092] Preferably, the battery exchange control method determines whether a multi-function battery mount is present among the at least one battery mount, and the multi-function battery mount is a battery mount that satisfies both the first condition and the second condition. If present, the multi-function battery mount is set to both the first battery mount and the second battery mount, or the multi-function battery mount is set to either one of the first battery mount and the second battery mount, or a condition in which none of the remaining battery mounts satisfies the first condition, a condition in which the number of battery mounts that satisfy the first condition among the remaining battery mounts is smaller than the number of battery mounts that satisfy the second condition, or a condition in which the number of battery mounts that satisfy the first condition among the remaining battery mounts is smaller than the number of battery mounts that satisfy the second condition, and the absolute value of the difference between the two is smaller than a first difference threshold. and that the number of battery mounting stands among the remaining battery mounting stands that satisfy the first condition is smaller than a first number threshold value, or that the condition required for selecting the multifunctional battery mounting stand as the second battery mounting stand is any one of the following: a condition that none of the remaining battery mounting stands satisfy the second condition; a condition that the number of battery mounting stands among the remaining battery mounting stands that satisfy the second condition is smaller than the number of battery mounting stands that satisfy the first condition; a condition that the number of battery mounting stands among the remaining battery mounting stands that satisfy the second condition is smaller than the number of battery mounting stands that satisfy the first condition and the absolute value of the difference between the number of battery mounting stands that satisfy the second condition is smaller than a second difference threshold value; or a condition that the number of battery mounting stands among the remaining battery mounting stands that satisfy the second condition is smaller than a second number threshold value.

[0093] Preferably, the at least two battery exchange devices are all single-function battery exchange devices, or both multi-function battery exchange devices, or some are single-function battery exchange devices and some are multi-function battery exchange devices, the single-function battery exchange devices have a first configuration and are only configured as battery loading and replacement devices, or have a second configuration and are only configured as battery removal and replacement devices, and the multi-function battery exchange device has both the first configuration and the second configuration and is configured as either a battery removal and replacement device or a battery loading and replacement device.

[0094] Preferably, the battery exchange device installed as the battery mounting / exchange device is the battery exchange device closest to the first battery mounting stand, or the battery exchange device installed as the battery removing / exchange device is the battery exchange device closest to the electric vehicle or a parking platform for parking the electric vehicle, or the battery mounting stands each have a predetermined linking relationship with at least one of the battery exchange devices, and the battery exchange device installed as the battery mounting / exchange device is the battery exchange device that has a linking relationship with the first battery mounting stand, or the battery exchange device that has a linking relationship with the first battery mounting stand and is closest to the first battery mounting stand, and the battery exchange device installed as the battery removing / exchange device is the battery exchange device that has a linking relationship with the second battery mounting stand, or the battery exchange device that has a linking relationship with the second battery mounting stand and is closest to the electric vehicle or a parking platform for parking the electric vehicle.

[0095] Preferably, the battery replacement control method further includes: after selecting the first battery mounting stand, commanding the battery mounting and replacement device to remove the battery waiting to be installed from the first battery mounting stand; and after the battery mounting and replacement device removes the battery waiting to be installed from the first battery mounting stand, commanding the battery mounting and replacement device to park in advance at a first predetermined waiting position, wherein the first predetermined waiting position is a position whose distance from the parking platform does not exceed a first distance threshold.

[0096] Preferably, identifying the model number of the battery applied to the electric vehicle awaiting battery replacement specifically comprises scanning the license plate of the electric vehicle and identifying the model number of the battery applied to the electric vehicle from the license plate.

[0097] Preferably, the battery exchange control method further comprises instructing the battery removal and replacement device to park in advance at a second predetermined waiting position before the electric vehicle is parked on the parking platform.

[0098] Preferably, when the predetermined location for battery replacement is in a parking-ready state, the second predetermined waiting location is the same location as the predetermined location for battery replacement, and the predetermined location for battery replacement is a location applicable to removing a battery from an electric vehicle parked on the parking platform.

[0099] Preferably, when the predetermined position for battery replacement is in a non-parking state, the second predetermined waiting position is a position whose distance from the predetermined position for battery replacement does not exceed a second distance threshold, and the predetermined position for battery replacement is a position applicable to removing a battery from an electric vehicle parked on the parking platform, and the battery replacement control method further includes instructing the battery removal and replacement device to move from the second predetermined waiting position to the predetermined position for battery replacement when the electric vehicle is parked on the parking platform.

[0100] Preferably, when the following conditions are simultaneously satisfied: the predetermined position for battery replacement is an empty position; there is a through road for the battery removal and replacement device to move to the predetermined position for battery replacement; and it is predicted that the battery removal and replacement device will not interfere with electric vehicles driving to the parking platform if it is parked at the predetermined position for battery replacement, the predetermined position for battery replacement will be in a parking available state; otherwise, the predetermined position for battery replacement will be in a parking unavailable state.

[0101] Preferably, the configuration of the parking platform will identify whether the predetermined location for changing the battery is located below or above the parking platform.

[0102] Preferably, the battery replacement control method further includes instructing the battery removal and replacement device to move to a predetermined position for battery replacement and park the electric vehicle when the electric vehicle is parked on a parking platform, the predetermined position for battery replacement being a position where a battery is removed from the electric vehicle parked on the parking platform.

[0103] Preferably, the battery replacement control method further includes, when the electric vehicle is parked on the parking platform and the battery removal and replacement device is parked at a predetermined position for replacing the battery, commanding the battery removal and replacement device to remove the battery with a low remaining power from the electric vehicle, and after the battery removal and replacement device has removed the battery with a low remaining power from the electric vehicle, commanding the battery removal and replacement device to move to the second battery mounting stand and place the battery with a low remaining power on the empty battery mounting shelf.

[0104] Preferably, the battery replacement control method further includes, when the distance that the battery removal and replacement device has moved from or away from the predetermined position for replacing the battery exceeds a third distance threshold, commanding the battery installation and replacement device to move to the predetermined position for replacing the battery, and commanding the battery installation and replacement device to install the battery waiting to be installed into the electric vehicle after the battery installation and replacement device has moved to the predetermined position for replacing the battery. [Effects of the Invention]

[0105] By arbitrarily combining the above-mentioned preferable conditions based on common knowledge in this field, each of the preferable embodiments of the present invention can be obtained.

[0106] A positive advancement and effect of the present invention is that the control means simplifies the process of selecting a first battery mounting stand and extracting a battery waiting to be installed by checking the model number of the battery applied to the electric vehicle. Furthermore, under the control of the control means, two battery replacement devices are used throughout the entire process of replacing a battery in a vehicle: a battery mounting and replacement device whose moving path is located between the first battery mounting stand and the electric vehicle and which transports batteries waiting to be installed, and a battery removal and replacement device whose moving path is located between the electric vehicle and the second battery mounting stand and which transports batteries with low remaining power. Because the two battery replacement devices each have different roles and work together to complete the battery replacement task, the overall time required for battery replacement can be reduced by at least half compared to using only one battery replacement device, thereby improving the speed and efficiency of battery replacement.

[0107] The positive advances and effects of the present invention are that the number of times the battery replacement device needs to be moved during the battery replacement process is reduced, the time required for battery replacement is shortened, and the efficiency of battery replacement is improved. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0108] [Figure 1] 1 is a schematic block diagram of a battery exchange control system according to a first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] FIG. 1 is a side view of a parking platform of a first configuration according to a first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 3] FIG. 2 is a side view of the parking platform of the second configuration according to the first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 4] FIG. 10 is a schematic block diagram of a battery exchange control system according to a second embodiment and an eighth embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 5]12A and 12B are plan views of a battery mounting and replacing device and a battery removing and replacing device of a battery replacement control system according to a tenth and twelfth embodiment of the present invention; [Figure 6] FIG. 2 is a side view of a first configuration parking platform according to Examples 11 and 13 of the present invention. [Figure 7] FIG. 20 is a side view of the parking platform of the second configuration according to the eleventh and thirteenth embodiments of the present invention. [Figure 8] 20 is a flowchart of a battery exchange control method according to Example 20 of the present invention. [Figure 9] 24 is a flowchart of a battery exchange control method according to Example 24 of the present invention. [Figure 10] 25 is a flowchart of a battery exchange control method according to Example 25 of the present invention. [Figure 11] 30 is a flowchart of a battery exchange control method according to Example 30 of the present invention. [Figure 12] 31 is a flowchart of a battery exchange control method according to Example 31 of the present invention. [Figure 13] 32 is a flowchart of a battery exchange control method according to Example 32 of the present invention. [Figure 14] 37 is a flowchart of a battery exchange control method according to Example 37 of the present invention. [Figure 15] 38 is a flowchart of a battery exchange control method according to Example 38 of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0109] The present invention will be described in more detail below based on examples, but the present invention is not limited to the scope of the above examples.

[0110] Example 1 1 shows a battery exchange control system according to this embodiment. The battery exchange control system 10 includes a control means 11 and a battery exchange device 12. The control means 11 is communicatively connected to the battery exchange device 12. The communication connection is preferably a wireless communication connection, and can be realized by a communication means such as 2G, 3G, 4G, or Bluetooth (registered trademark). Of course, in certain special cases (for example, when the control means 11 is close to the battery exchange device 12 and the working range of the battery exchange device 12 is extremely small), the communication connection may be a wired communication connection.

[0111] The control unit 11 is used to identify the model number of the battery applied to the electric vehicle. Specifically, the control unit 11 can scan the license plate of the electric vehicle and identify the model number of the battery applied to the electric vehicle based on the license plate.

[0112] The control means 11 is further used to select a battery mounting stand that satisfies a first condition from at least one battery mounting stand 13 as a first battery mounting stand 13A, and to select a battery mounting stand that satisfies a second condition from the at least one battery mounting stand 13 as a second battery mounting stand 13B, the battery mounting stand having one or more battery mounting shelves for placing batteries, the first condition being set to indicate that a battery of the model number of the battery is placed thereon, and the second condition being set to indicate that an empty battery mounting shelf is present.

[0113] The battery exchange device 12 is used to move to a predetermined position for battery exchange, remove a battery with a low remaining charge from the electric vehicle, transport the battery with a low remaining charge to the second mounting stand 13B and place it on the empty battery mounting shelf, then move to the first battery mounting stand 13A, remove a battery with the battery model number from the first battery mounting stand 13A, transport the battery with the battery model number to a predetermined position for battery exchange and install it in the electric vehicle, and the predetermined position for battery exchange is a position applicable to attaching and detaching a battery to and from the electric vehicle.

[0114] In this embodiment, the control means 11 checks the model number of the battery applied to the electric vehicle, thereby making it easier to select the first battery mounting stand, which facilitates the movement of the battery replacement device 12 during the entire process of replacing the battery in the vehicle, and improves the speed and efficiency of battery replacement.

[0115] In this embodiment, the predetermined position for battery replacement can be understood as a position where the battery can be removed from or installed into an electric vehicle with the least amount of movement when the battery exchange device 12 is located at the predetermined position for battery replacement. Specifically, the predetermined position for battery replacement can be determined to be located below or above the parking platform depending on the configuration of the parking platform on which the electric vehicle is parked.

[0116] Taking the first configuration of the parking platform as an example, as shown in Figure 2, the parking platform 15 is elevated above the ground and has a hollowed-out area, and when replacing the battery of the electric vehicle 14, the electric vehicle 14 needs to be parked on the parking platform 15 and the battery case of the electric vehicle 14 needs to be positioned above the hollowed-out area. For the parking platform 15 configured in this way, the predetermined position P1 for replacing the battery is generally located below the parking platform, particularly below the hollowed-out area, and aligned with the outer case of the battery of the electric vehicle 14. For an electric vehicle 14 parked on the parking platform 15 for battery replacement, the battery exchange device 12 can unlock the battery with a low remaining power from the electric vehicle by simply raising an unlocking mechanism for unlocking the battery with a low remaining power from the electric vehicle vertically to the predetermined position P1 for battery replacement, passing through the cutout area, inserting the unlocking mechanism into the gap between the outer case of the battery of the electric vehicle 14 and the battery, and touching the touch part for locking the battery case. Similarly, the battery exchange device 12 can complete installation of the battery by vertically lifting it to the predetermined position P1 for battery replacement.

[0117] Taking the second configuration of the parking platform as an example, as shown in Fig. 3, the parking platform 15 has a lifting platform 151 therein, which has a hollowed-out area. When the battery of the electric vehicle 14 is replaced, the electric vehicle 14 must drive to the parking platform 15 and park on the lifting platform 151, with the battery case of the electric vehicle 14 positioned above the hollowed-out area. For the parking platform 15 configured in this way, the predetermined position P2 for replacing the battery is generally located above the parking platform 15, and particularly, when the lifting platform 151 is raised, it is located below the hollowed-out area. For an electric vehicle 14 parked on the lifting platform 151 for battery replacement, the battery exchange device 12 can unlock the battery with a low remaining power from the electric vehicle 14 by simply raising the unlocking mechanism for unlocking the battery with a low remaining power from the electric vehicle 14 vertically to the predetermined position P2 for battery replacement, passing through the cutout area, inserting the unlocking mechanism into the gap between the outer case of the battery of the electric vehicle 14 and the battery, and touching the touch portion for locking the battery case. Similarly, the battery exchange device 12 can complete installation of the battery by vertically lifting it to the predetermined position P2 for battery replacement.

[0118] Of course, the parking platform is not limited to the above configuration and may have other configurations. The predetermined position for battery replacement can be determined based on the configuration of the parking platform and the conditions such as the movement path of the battery replacement device 12 when removing or installing a battery with low power remaining.

[0119] Example 2 The battery exchange control system of this embodiment is a further modification of the first embodiment, and is characterized by the setting of a first condition. The first condition is based on the basis for selecting the first battery mount 13A, and in addition to the necessary requirement that a battery with the battery model number be placed thereon, a preferred corresponding condition may also be set. In this embodiment, the corresponding condition is mainly related to the remaining battery charge. The control means 11 is further used to monitor the remaining charge of the battery placed on the battery mount.

[0120] Specifically, the first condition may be the model number of the battery and may be set to indicate that a fully charged battery is installed. Accordingly, the control means 11 is used to determine whether or not a battery stand that satisfies the first condition exists among the at least one battery stand, and if so, selects one of the battery stands as the first battery stand 13A. If no battery stand that satisfies the first condition exists, the control means 11 may transmit a warning signal to the electric vehicle to notify the electric vehicle that the battery cannot be replaced.

[0121] Alternatively, in order to increase the probability of being able to replace the battery in the electric vehicle, the first condition may be set to, as a priority, the model number of the battery and to indicate that a fully charged battery is installed. If the at least one battery mounting stand does not have a battery mounting stand that satisfies the first condition, the first condition may be corrected to, as a priority, the model number of the battery and to indicate that the battery with the most remaining charge is installed. Accordingly, the first condition is set as a default to indicate that a battery having the battery model number and being fully charged is placed on the electric vehicle, and the control means 11 is used to determine whether or not a battery stand that satisfies the default first condition is present on the at least one battery stand, and if so, selects one of them as the first battery stand 13A; otherwise, the first condition is corrected to indicate that a battery having the battery model number and having the largest remaining charge is placed on the electric vehicle, and the control means 11 again determines whether or not a battery stand that satisfies the current first condition is present on the at least one battery stand, and if so, selects one of them as the first battery stand 13A. If there is still no battery stand that satisfies the first condition, the control means 11 may send a warning signal to notify the electric vehicle that the battery cannot be replaced.

[0122] In this embodiment, the empty battery shelf is further used to charge the low-power batteries. Specifically, the empty battery shelf includes a battery charging circuit, which may have fixed power parameters that match the battery model, or the battery charging circuit may have adjustable power parameters. The control means is further used to adjust the power parameters according to the battery model to match the battery model. The power parameters include current, voltage, etc.

[0123] Of course, in other embodiments, the first condition may be further set as other conditions as needed.

[0124] Example 3 The battery exchange control system according to this embodiment is a further modification of the first or second embodiment, and mainly comprises the control means 11 selecting a first battery mount 13A and a second battery mount 13B. When the number of battery mounts is two or more, there is a high possibility that two or more battery mounts will simultaneously satisfy the first condition or the second condition. The control means 11 may further set a selection request for the first battery mount 13A and the second battery mount 13B, as necessary.

[0125] In this embodiment, in order to cope with the case where two or more battery mounting stands simultaneously satisfy the first condition, the control means 11 is used to determine whether there is more than one battery mounting stand that satisfies the first condition.

[0126] If the number of battery mounting stands exceeds the first number, one battery mounting stand is randomly selected as the first battery mounting stand 13A from among the battery mounting stands that satisfy the first condition; alternatively, in order to shorten the travel distance and travel time of the battery exchange device 12 and increase the efficiency of battery replacement, one battery mounting stand that is closest to the electric vehicle or one battery mounting stand that is closest to a holder on a parking platform for parking the electric vehicle is selected as the first battery mounting stand 13A from among the battery mounting stands that satisfy the first condition; alternatively, one battery mounting stand on the path between the second battery mounting stand and the battery vehicle is selected as the first battery mounting stand; or one battery mounting stand that is located on the path and closest to the electric vehicle or the parking platform is selected as the first battery mounting stand.

[0127] Of course, if there is only one battery mount that satisfies the first condition, then normally there is no other choice but to use that battery mount as the first battery mount 13A.

[0128] Similarly, to accommodate two or more battery mounts simultaneously satisfying the second condition, the control means 11 may be used to determine whether the number of battery mounts satisfying the second condition exceeds one. If so, the control means 11 randomly selects one battery mount as the second battery mount 13B from among the battery mounts satisfying the second condition, or selects one battery mount that is closest to the electric vehicle from among the battery mounts satisfying the second condition, so as to shorten the travel distance and travel time of the battery exchange device 12 and improve the efficiency of battery exchange, or selects one battery mount that is closest to a parking platform holder for parking the electric vehicle as the second battery mount 13B.

[0129] Of course, if there is only one battery mount that satisfies the second condition, then normally there is no other choice but to use that battery mount as the second battery mount 13B.

[0130] Furthermore, the first battery mount 13A / second battery mount 13B can be selected to conveniently position each battery mount, thereby shortening the travel distance of the battery exchange device 12. The battery mounts are distributed on both sides of the parking platform in the direction the electric vehicle drives to the parking platform. Among them, the parking platform can be a dedicated platform for vehicle battery exchange, or another general platform where vehicles can be parked and batteries can be conveniently exchanged.

[0131] In this embodiment, the selection of the first battery mounting stand 13A and the second battery mounting stand 13B is relatively independent; in other words, selection requests for the first battery mounting stand 13A and the second battery mounting stand 13B may be set in different cases, respectively.

[0132] Example 4 The battery exchange control system according to this embodiment is a further modification based on the first or second embodiment, and mainly comprises a selection of a first battery mount 13A and a second battery mount 13B by a control means 11. The difference from the third embodiment is that in this embodiment, when selecting the first battery mount 13A and the second battery mount 13B, the relationship between the two is taken into consideration to some extent.

[0133] Specifically, the control means 11 may be used to determine whether the at least one battery mounting stand is a multi-function battery mounting stand, and the multi-function battery mounting stand is a battery mounting stand that satisfies both the first condition and the second condition.

[0134] If the multifunctional battery mounting stand does not exist, the means according to the third embodiment may select a first battery mounting stand 13A from among the battery mounting stands that satisfy the first condition, and may select a second battery mounting stand 13B from among the battery mounting stands that satisfy the second condition.

[0135] When the multi-function battery stand is present, the control means 11 may further configure the multi-function battery stand to function as the first battery stand and the second battery stand simultaneously, thereby shortening the travel distance of the battery exchange device 12.

[0136] Example 5 The battery exchange control system according to this embodiment is a further modification of the first embodiment, and its main feature is the process of controlling the battery exchange device 12 by the control means 11. The entire battery exchange process can be divided into a process of preparing to exchange the battery before the electric vehicle is parked on the parking platform, and an operation process of exchanging the battery when the electric vehicle is parked on the parking platform.

[0137] The battery exchange device 12 is controlled by the control means 11 .

[0138] In the process of preparing to replace the battery, the control means 11 transmits a parking command to the battery exchange device 12, which is executed by the battery exchange device 12. The parking command commands the battery exchange device 12 to park in advance at a predetermined waiting position. The predetermined waiting position is related to the predetermined position where the battery is replaced, and may be the same position as the predetermined position where the battery is replaced, or may be a position close to the predetermined position where the battery is replaced.

[0139] Specifically, the control means 11 determines whether the predetermined position for battery replacement is in a parking-enabled state so as to set the predetermined waiting position. A condition (1) is that the predetermined position for replacing the battery is an empty position; A condition (2) exists in which a passageway exists for the battery exchange device 12 to move to a predetermined position where the battery is exchanged; and A condition (3) predicts that the battery exchange device 12 will not interfere with electric vehicles driving to the parking platform when the battery exchange device 12 is parked at a predetermined position for exchanging the battery; If the above three conditions are met simultaneously, the predetermined location for replacing the battery is in a parking-enabled state, and otherwise, the predetermined location for replacing the battery is in a parking-disabled state.

[0140] Whether condition (3) is met usually depends on the configuration of the parking platform.

[0141] Taking the parking platform of the first configuration in Example 1 as an example, when an electric vehicle has its battery replaced, it is parked on the parking platform, and the designated position for replacing the battery is usually located below the parking platform. Therefore, even if the battery replacement device 12 is parked at the designated position for replacing the battery before the electric vehicle drives to the parking platform, the battery replacement device 12 will not interfere with the electric vehicle driving to the parking platform, and condition (3) is satisfied.

[0142] Taking the parking platform of the second configuration in Example 1 as an example, when an electric vehicle has its battery replaced, it is parked on the lifting platform, and the predetermined position for battery replacement is usually located above the parking platform. Therefore, if the battery replacement device 12 is parked at the predetermined position for battery replacement before the electric vehicle drives onto the parking platform, there is a high risk that the battery replacement device 12 will interfere with the moving electric vehicle when the electric vehicle drives onto the parking platform. Therefore, for the parking platform of the second configuration, the predetermined position for battery replacement usually does not satisfy condition (3), and parking is not possible.

[0143] When the predetermined location for battery replacement is in a parking-enabled state, the predetermined waiting location is the same location as the predetermined location for battery replacement. When the predetermined location for battery replacement is in a parking-disabled state, the predetermined waiting location is a location whose distance from the predetermined location for battery replacement does not exceed a second distance threshold, that is, a location close to the predetermined location for battery replacement.

[0144] Now that the battery exchange preparation process is complete, the battery exchange control system waits for the electric vehicle to drive to the parking platform and park, and then proceeds to the battery exchange operation process.

[0145] During the battery replacement operation, the control means 11 determines whether the predetermined waiting position is the same as the predetermined position for replacing the battery. If they are the same, it sends a battery removal command to the battery replacement device 12, which commands the battery replacement device 12 to remove the battery with a low remaining capacity from the electric vehicle, and the battery replacement device 12 executes the battery removal command. Otherwise, it sends a fine adjustment command to the battery replacement device 12, which commands the battery replacement device 12 to move from the predetermined waiting position to the predetermined position for replacing the battery, and the battery replacement device 12 executes the fine adjustment command. Then, after the battery replacement device 12 executes the fine adjustment command, the control means 11 sends the battery removal command to the battery replacement device 12, and the battery replacement device 12 executes the battery removal command.

[0146] Next, the control means 11 sends a first movement command to the battery exchange device 12, the first movement command being for instructing the battery exchange device to move to the second battery mounting stand, and the battery exchange device 12 executes the first movement command.

[0147] Next, the control means 11 sends a battery placement command to the battery exchange device 12, which commands the battery exchange device to place the battery with low remaining power on the empty battery storage shelf, and the battery exchange device 12 executes the battery placement command.

[0148] Next, the control means 11 sends a second movement command to the battery exchange device 12, the second movement command being for instructing the battery exchange device to move to the first battery mounting stand, and the battery exchange device 12 executes the second movement command.

[0149] Next, the control means 11 sends a battery removal command to the battery replacement device 12, and the battery removal command is intended to instruct the battery replacement device to remove the battery with the battery model number from the first battery mounting base, and the battery replacement device 12 executes the battery removal command.

[0150] Next, the control means 11 sends a third movement command to the battery replacement device 12, and the battery removal command is for instructing the battery replacement device to move to a predetermined position to replace the battery, and the battery replacement device 12 executes the battery removal command.

[0151] Next, the control means 11 sends a battery installation command to the battery replacement device 12, and the battery installation command is for instructing the battery replacement device to install a battery having the battery model number into the electric vehicle, and the battery replacement device 12 executes the battery installation command.

[0152] Now that the battery exchange in the electric vehicle has been completed, the control means 11 commands the battery exchange device 12 to move away from the predetermined position where the battery is exchanged.

[0153] The battery exchange control system of this embodiment performs some control during the process of preparing to exchange the battery, which significantly shortens the time it takes for the electric vehicle to drive to the parking platform and exchange the battery, thereby improving the efficiency of battery exchange.

[0154] Example 6 4 shows a battery exchange control system according to this embodiment. This system is basically the same as that according to the first embodiment, except that it includes at least two battery exchange devices 12.

[0155] The control means 11 is further used to configure at least one of the at least two battery exchange devices 12 as a battery mounting and replacement device 12A. The battery mounting and replacement device 12A is used to transport a battery waiting to be installed, which is the battery removed from the first battery mounting stand 13A, has the model number of the battery, and is the battery to be installed in the electric vehicle.

[0156] The control means 11 is further used to configure at least one of the at least two battery exchange stations 12 as a battery removing / replacing station 12B. The battery removing / replacing station 12B is used to transport batteries with low remaining power, which are batteries removed from the electric vehicles and placed on the empty battery storage shelf.

[0157] In this embodiment, the control means 11 can confirm the model number of the battery applied to the electric vehicle and facilitate selection for the first battery mounting stand and extraction for the battery waiting to be installed. The entire process of replacing the battery in a vehicle uses two battery replacement devices 12: a battery mounting / replacement device 12A and a battery removal / replacement device 12B. The movement path of the battery mounting / replacement device 12A is between the first battery mounting stand 13A and the electric vehicle, enabling the transport of batteries waiting to be installed. The movement path of the battery removal / replacement device 12B is between the electric vehicle and the second battery mounting stand 13B, enabling the transport of batteries with low remaining power. Although the two battery replacement devices have different responsibilities, they work together to replace the batteries. This reduces the overall battery replacement time by at least half compared to using only one battery replacement device, thereby improving the speed and efficiency of battery replacement.

[0158] Example 7 The battery exchange control system of this embodiment is a further modification based on the sixth embodiment, and the modification of the sixth embodiment to the sixth embodiment is basically the same as the modification of the second embodiment to the first embodiment, except that the control means 11 can further monitor the remaining battery capacity in real time to help select the first battery mounting stand 13A.

[0159] Example 8 The battery exchange control system of this embodiment is a further modification based on the sixth or seventh embodiment. The modification of the sixth or seventh embodiment in this embodiment is basically the same as the modification of the third embodiment to the first or second embodiment, except that in this embodiment, the battery mounting stands may be conveniently positioned to select the first battery mounting stand 13A / the second battery mounting stand 13B, and the battery mounting stands may be distributed on both sides of the parking platform along the direction in which the electric vehicle travels to the parking platform, so as to shorten the travel distance of the battery mounting and replacement device 12A / the battery removal and replacement device 12B.

[0160] Example 9 The battery exchange control system according to this embodiment is a further modification based on the sixth or seventh embodiment, and its main feature is that the first battery mount 13A and the second battery mount 13B are selected by the control means 11. The difference from the eighth embodiment is that in this embodiment, when selecting the first battery mount 13A and the second battery mount 13B, the relationship between the two is taken into consideration to some extent.

[0161] Specifically, the control means 11 is used to determine whether the at least one battery mounting stand is a multi-function battery mounting stand, and the multi-function battery mounting stand is a battery mounting stand that satisfies both the first condition and the second condition.

[0162] If the multifunctional battery mounting stand does not exist, the first battery mounting stand 13A may be selected from the battery mounting stands that satisfy the first condition, and the second battery mounting stand 13B may be selected from the battery mounting stands that satisfy the second condition, according to the means of Example 8.

[0163] If the multi-function battery stand is present, the control means 11 will further preferentially use the multi-function battery stand and select one of the following four forms to configure the battery stand:

[0164] In the first mode, the multi-function battery mounting stand is simultaneously the first battery mounting stand 13A and the second battery mounting stand 13B.

[0165] In the second mode, the multi-function battery mount is either one of the first battery mount 13A and the second battery mount 13B.

[0166] In the third form, one of the following conditions is set as a necessary condition for the multi-functional battery mounting stand to be the first battery mounting stand 13A, so as to maintain a balance between the numbers of battery mounting stands that satisfy the first condition and the number of battery mounting stands that satisfy the second condition.

[0167] Condition (1) is that none of the remaining battery mounting stands satisfies the first condition. Condition (2) is that the number of remaining battery mounting stands that satisfy the first condition is smaller than the number of remaining battery mounting stands that satisfy the second condition. Condition (3) is that the number of remaining battery mounting stands that satisfy the first condition is smaller than the number of battery mounting stands that satisfy the second condition, and the absolute value of the difference between the two is smaller than a first difference threshold. Condition (4) is that the number of remaining battery mounting stands that satisfy the first condition is smaller than a first number threshold.

[0168] In the third form, for example, condition (1) is set as a necessary condition for making the multi-functional battery mounting stand the first battery mounting stand 13A; in other words, the control means 11 is required to determine whether any of the battery mounting stands other than the multi-functional battery mounting stand in the at least one battery mounting stand satisfies the first condition, and if not, the multi-functional battery mounting stand is made the first battery mounting stand 13A.

[0169] Condition (2) is a necessary condition for the multi-functional battery mounting stand to be the first battery mounting stand 13A; in other words, the control means 11 is required to determine whether the number of battery mounting stands other than the multi-functional battery mounting stand in the at least one battery mounting stand that satisfies the first condition is smaller than the number of battery mounting stands that satisfy the second condition; if so, the multi-functional battery mounting stand is designated as the first battery mounting stand 13A (for example, if there are two battery mounting stands that satisfy the first condition and three battery mounting stands that satisfy the second condition, the multi-functional battery mounting stand is designated as the first battery mounting stand 13A).

[0170] Condition (3) is a necessary condition for designating the multifunctional battery mounting stand as the first battery mounting stand 13A; in other words, the control means 11 is required to determine whether, among battery mounting stands other than the multifunctional battery mounting stand in the at least one battery mounting stand, the number of battery mounting stands that satisfy the first condition is smaller than the number of battery mounting stands that satisfy the second condition, and the absolute value of the difference between the two is smaller than a first difference threshold value; if so, the multifunctional battery mounting stand is designated as the first battery mounting stand 13A (for example, if there are two battery mounting stands that satisfy the first condition and six battery mounting stands that satisfy the second condition, and the first difference threshold value is three, the multifunctional battery mounting stand is designated as the first battery mounting stand 13A).

[0171] Furthermore, condition (4) is set as a necessary condition for the multi-functional battery mounting stand to be the first battery mounting stand 13A; in other words, the control means 11 is therefore required to determine whether the number of battery mounting stands other than the multi-functional battery mounting stand in the at least one battery mounting stand that satisfies the first condition is smaller than a first number threshold, and if so, the multi-functional battery mounting stand is set as the first battery mounting stand 13A (for example, if there is one battery mounting stand that satisfies the first condition and the first number threshold is 2, the multi-functional battery mounting stand is set as the first battery mounting stand 13A).

[0172] In the fourth form, one of the battery mounting stands that satisfy the first condition and the battery mounting stand that satisfy the second condition is set as a necessary condition for making the multifunctional battery mounting stand the second battery mounting stand 13B, so as to maintain a balance in terms of numbers.

[0173] Condition (1) is that none of the remaining battery mounting stands satisfies the second condition. Condition (2) is that the number of remaining battery mounting stands that satisfy the second condition is smaller than the number of remaining battery mounting stands that satisfy the first condition. Condition (3) is that the number of remaining battery mounting stands that satisfy the second condition is smaller than the number of battery mounting stands that satisfy the first condition, and the absolute value of the difference between the two is smaller than a second difference threshold. The condition (4) is that the number of the remaining battery mounting stands that satisfy the second condition is smaller than a second number threshold.

[0174] For the fourth embodiment, please refer to the third embodiment, and therefore a detailed description thereof will be omitted here.

[0175] Example 10 The battery exchange control system according to this embodiment is a further modification of the sixth embodiment, and its main feature is that a battery mounting and replacement device 12A and a battery removal and replacement device 12B are arranged by a control means 11. The battery exchange devices 12 are roughly divided into two types: a single-function battery exchange device and a multi-function battery exchange device. A single-function battery exchange device has a relatively single configuration, and has either a first configuration and is only configured as a battery loading and replacement device 12A, or a second configuration and is only configured as a battery removal and replacement device 12B. The multi-functional battery exchange device has a relatively complex configuration, combines the first configuration and the second configuration, and is configured as either the battery removal and replacement device 12B or the battery installation and replacement device 12A.

[0176] Of these, the first configuration includes the configuration necessary to remove the battery waiting to be installed from the first battery mounting stand 13A and install it in the electric vehicle, and includes, for example, a gripping mechanism for removing the battery waiting to be installed from the first battery mounting stand 13A and a lifting mechanism for installing the battery waiting to be installed in the electric vehicle.

[0177] The second configuration includes the configuration necessary to remove the battery with low remaining power from the electric vehicle and place it on the second battery mounting stand 13B, and includes, for example, an unlocking mechanism for unlocking the battery with low remaining power from the electric vehicle and a placing mechanism for placing the battery with low remaining power on the second battery mounting stand 13B.

[0178] In the battery exchange control system of this embodiment, the at least two battery exchange devices 12 may both be single-function battery exchange devices (however, it is necessary that both a single-function battery exchange device having the first configuration and a single-function battery exchange device having the second configuration exist), or they may both be multi-function battery exchange devices, or some may be single-function battery exchange devices and some may be multi-function battery exchange devices.

[0179] In order to shorten the travel distance and travel time of the battery mounting and replacement device 12A and improve the efficiency of battery replacement, the control means 11, when locating the battery mounting and replacement device 12A, preferably selects a battery replacement device that is closest to the first battery mounting stand 13A. Specifically, as shown in Fig. 5, the control means 11 selects the first battery mounting stand 13A, identifies the position of the first battery mounting stand 13A, selects single-function battery replacement devices and multi-function battery replacement devices having a first configuration (indicated by "○" in the figure), calculates the distance to the first battery mounting stand 13A for each of the single-function battery replacement devices and multi-function battery replacement devices having the first configuration, and selects the battery replacement device location with the closest distance as the battery mounting and replacement device 12A, and the arrow at point 12A in the figure indicates the direction of movement of the battery mounting and replacement device 12A.

[0180] In order to shorten the travel distance and travel time of the battery removal and replacement device 12B and improve the efficiency of battery replacement, the control means 11 preferably selects the battery removal and replacement device 12B that is closest to the battery replacement device for the electric vehicle or the parking platform for parking the electric vehicle. Specifically, the control means 11 selects single-function battery replacement devices and multi-function battery replacement devices having a second configuration (indicated by "□" in the figure), calculates the distance to the electric vehicle 14 or the parking platform 15 for each of the single-function battery replacement devices and multi-function battery replacement devices having the second configuration, selects the battery replacement device with the closest distance, and sets it as the battery removal and replacement device 12B. The arrow at point 12B in the figure indicates the direction of travel of the battery placement and replacement device 12B.

[0181] In another embodiment, in order to conveniently manage and distribute the battery exchange devices, each battery mounting stand has a predetermined linking relationship with at least one of the battery exchange devices, that is, each battery mounting stand can only insert and remove batteries using the battery exchange device with which it has a linking relationship.

[0182] When the control means 11 arranges the battery mounting and replacement device 12A, it preferably arranges a battery replacement device that has a linking relationship with the first battery mounting stand 13A, or a battery replacement device that has a linking relationship with the first battery mounting stand 13A and is closest in distance to the first battery mounting stand 13A. Specifically, the control means 11 selects the first battery mounting stand 13A, and then sorts out single-function battery replacement devices and multi-function battery replacement devices that have a linking relationship with the first battery mounting stand 13A and have a first configuration, and randomly selects one of them to arrange as the battery mounting and replacement device 12A, or further identifies the position of the first battery mounting stand 13A, calculates the distance from each sorted battery replacement device to the first battery mounting stand 13A, and selects the closest battery replacement device to arrange as the battery mounting and replacement device 12A.

[0183] When the control means 11 arranges the battery removal and replacement device 12B, it is preferable that the control means 11 arranges a battery replacement device that is linked to the second battery mounting stand 13B, or a battery replacement device that is linked to the second battery mounting stand 13B and is closest to the electric vehicle, or a battery replacement device that is closest to a parking platform holder for parking the electric vehicle. Specifically, the control means 11 selects the second battery mounting stand 13B, and then sorts single-function battery replacement devices and multi-function battery replacement devices that are linked to the second battery mounting stand 13B and have a second configuration, randomly selects one of them, and arranges it as the battery removal and replacement device 12B, or further calculates the distance from the sorted battery replacement device to the electric vehicle or the parking platform, respectively, and selects the closest battery replacement device to arrange it as the battery removal and replacement device 12B.

[0184] Example 11 The battery exchange control system according to this embodiment is a further modification of the sixth embodiment, and mainly focuses on the control process of battery exchange by the battery exchange control system. In this embodiment, the control process of battery exchange can be divided into a process of preparing to exchange the battery before the electric vehicle is parked on the platform, and an operation process of exchanging the battery when the electric vehicle is parked on the parking platform.

[0185] In the process of preparing to replace the battery, the control means 11 is used to pre-select the second battery mount 13B and then deploy the battery removing and replacing device 12B before the electric vehicle is parked on the parking platform, where the process of selecting the second battery mount 13B can be referred to Examples 7-9, and the process of deploying the battery removing and replacing device 12B can be referred to Example 10.

[0186] In the operation process of replacing the battery, the control means 11 is further used to send a third movement command to the battery removing and replacing device 12B when the electric vehicle is parked on a platform, and the third movement command is to command the battery removing and replacing device 12B to move to a predetermined position for battery replacement and park the electric vehicle there. The battery removing and replacing device 12B is further used to execute the third movement command.

[0187] The control means 11 is further used to send a battery removal command to the battery removal and replacement device 12B when the electric vehicle is parked on the parking platform and parked at a predetermined position for the battery removal and replacement device 12B to replace the battery, the battery removal command instructing the battery removal and replacement device 12B to remove the battery with low remaining power from the electric vehicle. The battery removal and replacement device 12B is further used to execute the battery removal command.

[0188] In this embodiment, the predetermined position for battery replacement is a position applicable to removing a battery from an electric vehicle parked on the parking platform, and it can be understood that when the battery removal and replacement device 12B is located at the predetermined position for battery replacement, the battery removal and replacement device 12B can remove the battery from the electric vehicle parked on the parking platform with the least amount of operations. The predetermined position for battery replacement can be specifically determined to be located below or above the parking platform depending on the configuration of the parking platform.

[0189] Taking the parking platform of the first configuration as an example, the parking platform is basically the same as the parking platform of Example 6, but the difference is that the battery exchange device 12 of Example 6 is replaced with a battery removal and exchange device 12B. As shown in Figure 6, the parking platform 15 is higher than the ground and has a hollowed-out area inside. After the battery of the electric vehicle 14 is exchanged, it is parked on the parking platform 15, and the battery case of the electric vehicle 14 needs to be parked above the hollowed-out area. For the parking platform 15 configured in this way, the predetermined position P1 for exchanging the battery is usually located below the parking platform, particularly below the hollowed-out area, and aligned with the outer case of the battery of the electric vehicle 14. When the battery removal and replacement device 12B is positioned at the predetermined position P1 for replacing the battery in the electric vehicle 14 parked on the parking platform 15, the unlocking mechanism for unlocking the battery with low remaining power from the electric vehicle is lifted vertically, passed through the cutout area, and inserted into the gap between the outer case of the battery of the electric vehicle 14 and the battery, and the touch part for locking the battery case is simply touched to unlock the battery with low remaining power, and thus the battery with low remaining power can be removed.

[0190] Furthermore, taking the parking platform of the second configuration as an example, the parking platform is basically the same as the parking platform of Example 6, but the difference is that the battery exchange device 12 of Example 6 is replaced with a battery removal and exchange device 12B. As shown in Figure 7, the parking platform 15 has a lifting platform 151 therein, and the lifting platform 151 has a hollowed-out area therein. When the battery of the electric vehicle 14 is exchanged, it drives to the parking platform 15 and parks on the lifting platform 151, and the battery case of the electric vehicle 14 needs to be located above the hollowed-out area. In the parking platform 15 configured in this way, the predetermined position P2 for exchanging the battery is usually located above the parking platform 15, and in particular, it rises up the lifting platform 151 and is located below the hollowed-out area. When the battery removal and replacement device 12B is located at the predetermined position P2 for replacing the battery in the electric vehicle 14 parked on the lifting platform 151, the unlocking mechanism for unlocking the battery with low remaining power from the electric vehicle 14 is lifted vertically, passed through the cutout area, and inserted into the gap between the outer case of the battery of the electric vehicle 14 and the battery, and the touch portion for locking the battery case is simply touched to unlock the battery with low remaining power, and thus the battery with low remaining power can be removed.

[0191] Of course, the parking platform is not limited to the above configuration and may have other configurations. The predetermined position for replacing the battery may be set based on the configuration of the parking platform, and also based on conditions such as the second configuration of the battery removal and replacement device 12B or the moving path of the second configuration for removing a battery with low remaining power.

[0192] The control means 11 is further used to send a fourth movement command to the battery removal and replacement device 12B after the battery removal and replacement device 12B executes the battery removal command, and the fourth movement command is for instructing the battery removal and replacement device 12B to move to the second battery mounting stand 13B and place the battery with low remaining power on the empty battery mounting shelf. The battery removal and replacement device 12B is further used to execute the fourth movement command.

[0193] During the battery replacement operation, the control means 11 is further configured to scan the license plate of the electric vehicle when the electric vehicle is parked at a parking platform or when the license plate of the electric vehicle is visible, identify the model number of the battery applied to the electric vehicle from the license plate, select the first battery mounting stand 13A, then configure the battery mounting and replacement device 12A, and send a battery removal command to the battery mounting and replacement device 12A. The battery removal command instructs the battery mounting and replacement device 12A to remove the battery waiting to be installed from the first battery mounting stand 13A. The battery mounting and replacement device 12A is further configured to execute the battery removal command. The process of selecting the first battery mounting stand 13A can be referred to in Examples 7-9, and the process of configuring the battery mounting and replacement device 12A can be referred to in Example 10.

[0194] The control means 11 is further used to send a first movement command to the battery loading and replacement device 12A after the battery loading and replacement device 12A executes the battery removal command, the first movement command is for instructing the battery loading and replacement device 12A to park in advance at a first predetermined waiting position, the first predetermined waiting position is a position whose distance from the parking platform does not exceed a first distance threshold. The battery loading and replacement device is further used to execute the first movement command.

[0195] The control means 11 is further adapted to send a fifth movement command to the battery mounting and replacement device 12A when the distance of the battery removing and replacement device 12B from or to the predetermined position for replacing the battery exceeds a third distance threshold, the fifth movement command being for instructing the battery mounting and replacement device 12A to move to the predetermined position for replacing the battery. The battery mounting and replacement device 12A is further adapted to execute the fifth movement command.

[0196] The control means 11 is further used to send a battery loading command to the battery loading and replacement device 12A after the battery loading and replacement device 12A executes the fifth movement command, and the battery loading command is used to instruct the battery loading and replacement device 12A to load the battery waiting to be loaded into the electric vehicle. The battery loading and replacement device 12A is further used to execute the battery loading command. Up to this point, the battery loading and replacement device 12A has completed the battery replacement in the electric vehicle, and the battery loading and replacement device 12A drives away from the predetermined position for battery replacement.

[0197] Example 12 The battery exchange control system of this embodiment is a further modification of the sixth embodiment, and mainly focuses on the battery exchange control process in the battery exchange control system. In this embodiment, the battery exchange control process is divided into a process of preparing to exchange the battery before the electric vehicle is parked on the parking platform, and a process of operating to exchange the battery once the electric vehicle is parked on the platform. In the process of preparing to exchange the battery and the process of operating to exchange the battery, the control commands of the control means are different from those in the eleventh embodiment.

[0198] In the process of preparing to replace the battery, the control means 11 may preselect the second battery mounting stand 13B, position the battery removing and replacing device 12B, and control the battery removing and replacing device 12B to complete some commands, so as to save the time of removing the battery. For the process of selecting the second battery mounting stand 13B, see Examples 7 to 9, and for the process of positioning the battery removing and replacing device 12B, see Example 10.

[0199] The control means 11 controls the battery removal and replacement device 12B to complete a part of the command, and the control means 11 determines whether the predetermined position for battery replacement is available for parking, sets a second predetermined waiting position, and sends a second movement command to the battery removal and replacement device 12B, where the second movement command commands the battery removal and replacement device 12B to park at the second predetermined waiting position in advance. The battery removal and replacement device 12B is further used to execute the second movement command. The second predetermined waiting position is related to the predetermined position for battery replacement and may be the same position as the predetermined position for battery replacement or a position close to the predetermined position for battery replacement (see Example 11 for an explanation of the predetermined position for battery replacement).

[0200] Determining whether the predetermined location for battery replacement is in a parking available state specifically includes the following steps:

[0201] If three conditions are simultaneously met: (1) the predetermined position for replacing the battery is an empty position; (2) there is a through road for the battery removal and replacement device 12B to move to the predetermined position for replacing the battery; and (3) it is predicted that the battery removal and replacement device 12B will not interfere with electric vehicles driving to the parking platform if it is parked at the predetermined position for replacing the battery; otherwise, the predetermined position for replacing the battery is in a parking-available state;

[0202] Whether condition (3) is met or not usually depends on the configuration of the parking platform.

[0203] Taking the parking platform of the first configuration in Example 11 as an example, an electric vehicle is parked on the parking platform after its battery has been replaced, and the designated position for replacing the battery is usually located below the parking platform. Therefore, in normal cases, even if the battery removal and replacement device 12B parks the electric vehicle at the designated position for replacing the battery before the electric vehicle drives onto the parking platform, the battery removal and replacement device 12B will not interfere with the electric vehicle driving onto the parking platform, and condition (3) is satisfied.

[0204] Taking the parking platform of the second configuration in Example 11 as an example, when an electric vehicle has its battery replaced, it is parked on the lifting platform, and the predetermined position for battery replacement is normally located above the parking platform. Therefore, if the battery removal and replacement device 12B is parked at the predetermined position for battery replacement before the electric vehicle drives onto the parking platform, when the electric vehicle drives onto the parking platform, there is a high risk that the battery removal and replacement device 12B will interfere with the driving electric vehicle. Therefore, the predetermined position for battery replacement on the parking platform of the second configuration normally does not satisfy condition (3), and the parking platform is in an unparkable state.

[0205] When the predetermined location for battery replacement is in a parking-enabled state, the second predetermined waiting location is the same location as the predetermined location for battery replacement, and when the predetermined location for battery replacement is in a parking-disabled state, the second predetermined waiting location is a location whose distance from the predetermined location for battery replacement does not exceed a second distance threshold, i.e., a location close to the predetermined location for battery replacement.

[0206] Up to this point, the preparation process for battery exchange is completed, and the battery exchange control system waits for the electric vehicle to drive to the parking platform and park, and then moves on to the operation process of battery exchange.

[0207] During the battery replacement operation, the control means 11 determines whether the second predetermined waiting position where the battery removing / replacing device 12B is located is the same as the predetermined position where the battery is replaced.

[0208] If they are the same, a battery removal command is sent to the battery removal and replacement device 12B, and the battery removal command is for instructing the battery removal and replacement device 12B to remove the battery with low remaining power from the electric vehicle, and the battery removal and replacement device 12B is further used to execute the battery removal command.

[0209] Otherwise, it sends a fine adjustment command to the battery removal and replacement device 12B, and the fine adjustment command is for instructing the battery removal and replacement device 12B to move from the second predetermined waiting position to a predetermined position for replacing the battery, and the battery removal and replacement device 12B is used to execute the fine adjustment command, and then the control means 11 is used to send the battery removal command to the battery removal and replacement device 12B, and the battery removal and replacement device 12B is further used to execute the battery removal command.

[0210] The control means 11 is further used to send a fourth movement command to the battery removal and replacement device 12B after the battery removal and replacement device 12B executes the battery removal command, and the fourth movement command is for instructing the battery removal and replacement device 12B to move to the second battery mounting stand 13B and place the battery with low remaining power on the empty battery mounting shelf. The battery removal and replacement device 12B is further used to execute the fourth movement command.

[0211] During the battery replacement operation, the control means 11 is further used to scan the license plate of the electric vehicle when the electric vehicle is parked on a parking platform or when the license plate of the electric vehicle is visible, identify the model number of the battery applied to the electric vehicle from the license plate, select the first mounting stand 13A, then locate the battery mounting and replacement device 12A, and send a battery removal command to the battery mounting and replacement device 12A, which is for instructing the battery mounting and replacement device 12A to remove the battery waiting to be installed from the first battery mounting stand. The battery mounting and replacement device 12A is further used to execute the battery removal command.

[0212] The control means 11 is further used for sending a first movement command to the battery loading and replacement device 12A after the battery loading and replacement device 12A executes the battery removal command, the first movement command is for instructing the battery loading and replacement device 12A to park in advance at a first predetermined waiting position, the first predetermined waiting position is a position whose distance from the parking platform does not exceed a first distance threshold, and the battery loading and replacement device 12A is further used for executing the first movement command.

[0213] The control means 11 is further adapted to send a fifth movement command to the battery mounting and replacement device 12A when the distance of the battery removing and replacement device 12B from or to the predetermined position for replacing the battery exceeds a third distance threshold, the fifth movement command being for instructing the battery mounting and replacement device 12A to move to the predetermined position for replacing the battery. The battery mounting and replacement device 12A is further adapted to execute the fifth movement command.

[0214] The control means 11 is further used to send a battery loading command to the battery loading and replacement device 12A after the battery loading and replacement device 12A executes the fifth movement command, and the battery loading command is for instructing the battery loading and replacement device 12A to load the battery waiting to be loaded into the electric vehicle. The battery loading and replacement device 12A is further used to execute the battery loading command. Up to this point, the battery has been replaced in the electric vehicle, and the control means 11 commands the battery loading and replacement device 12A to move away from the predetermined position for battery replacement.

[0215] The battery exchange control system of this embodiment performs some control during the process of preparing to exchange the battery, which significantly reduces the time it takes for the electric vehicle to drive to the parking platform and exchange the battery, thereby improving the efficiency of battery exchange.

[0216] Example 13 4 shows a battery exchange control system according to this embodiment. This embodiment is basically the same as the sixth embodiment, except that the battery applied to the electric vehicle in this embodiment is the same model as the battery normally used in the electric vehicle.

[0217] Example 14 The battery exchange control system according to this embodiment is a further modification of the thirteenth embodiment, and the modification of this embodiment to the thirteenth embodiment is basically the same as the modification of the seventh embodiment to the sixth embodiment, except that the first condition may be applied to the electric vehicle and may be set to indicate that a fully charged battery is placed thereon, or the first condition may be applied preferentially to the electric vehicle and may be set to indicate that a fully charged battery is placed thereon so as to increase the probability of the battery being able to be exchanged in the electric vehicle, and if the at least one battery mounting stand does not have a battery mounting stand that satisfies the first condition, the first condition may be applied to the electric vehicle and may be corrected to indicate that the battery with the greatest remaining charge is placed thereon.

[0218] Accordingly, the first condition is set as a default condition that is applied to the electric vehicle and that a fully charged battery is installed.

[0219] The control means 11 determines whether the at least one battery mounting stand includes a battery mounting stand that satisfies the default first condition, and if so, selects one of them as the first battery mounting stand 13A; otherwise, the first condition is corrected to include a battery that is applicable to the electric vehicle and has the largest remaining charge, and the control means 11 again determines whether the at least one battery mounting stand includes a battery mounting stand that satisfies the current first condition, and if so, selects one of them as the first battery mounting stand 13A. If there is still no battery mounting stand that satisfies the first condition, the control means 11 transmits a warning signal to notify the electric vehicle that the battery cannot be replaced.

[0220] Example 15 The battery exchange control system of this embodiment is a further modification of embodiment 13 or embodiment 14. The modification of embodiment 13 or embodiment 14 in this embodiment is basically the same as the modification of embodiment 8 in embodiment 6 or embodiment 7, except that in this embodiment, if the battery vehicle has not yet been parked, the battery mount closest to the parking platform holder for parking the electric vehicle is selected as the first battery mount 13A. Similarly, if the battery vehicle has not yet been parked, the battery mount closest to the parking platform holder for parking the electric vehicle is selected as the second battery mount 13B. In addition, in this embodiment, the parking platform may be a dedicated platform for exchanging batteries for vehicles, or another ordinary platform for parking vehicles and conveniently exchanging batteries.

[0221] Example 16 The battery exchange control system of this embodiment is a further modification based on embodiment 13 or embodiment 14, and for the modification of this embodiment to embodiment 13 or embodiment 14, please refer to the modification of embodiment 9 to embodiment 6 or embodiment 7.

[0222] Example 17 The battery exchange control system of this embodiment is a further modification of the thirteenth embodiment, and the modification of the thirteenth embodiment in this embodiment is basically the same as the modification of the sixth embodiment in the tenth embodiment, except that if the electric vehicle is not yet parked, the battery exchange device closest to the parking platform for parking the electric vehicle is preferred. Similarly, if the electric vehicle 14 is not yet parked, the distance from the selected battery exchange device to the parking platform 15 is calculated.

[0223] In another embodiment, when each battery mounting stand has a predetermined linking relationship with at least one battery exchange device, if the battery vehicle has not yet been parked, the battery exchange device that has a linking relationship with the second battery mounting stand 13B and is closest in distance to the parking platform holder for parking the electric vehicle is preferred.

[0224] Similarly, if the battery car is not yet parked, the distance from the selected battery exchange device to the parking platform is calculated.

[0225] Example 18 The battery exchange control system of this embodiment is a further modification based on the thirteenth embodiment, and the modification of this embodiment to the thirteenth embodiment is basically the same as the modification of the eleventh embodiment to the sixth embodiment, except that in this embodiment, the process of selecting the second battery mounting stand 13B can be referred to in the fourteenth to sixteenth embodiments, and the process of arranging the battery removal and replacement device 12B can be referred to in the seventeenth embodiment.

[0226] In this embodiment, the control means 11 is further used to select the first battery mounting stand 13A when the electric vehicle is parked on the parking platform, then position the battery mounting and replacement device 12A, and send a battery removal command to the battery mounting and replacement device 12A. The battery removal command instructs the battery mounting and replacement device 12A to remove the battery waiting to be installed from the first battery mounting stand 13A. The battery mounting and replacement device 12A is further used to execute the battery removal command. For the process of selecting the first battery mounting stand 13A, see Examples 14-16, and for the process of positioning the battery mounting and replacement device 12A, see Example 17.

[0227] Example 19 The battery exchange control system according to this embodiment is a further modification of Example 13. The modification of Example 13 in this embodiment is basically the same as the modification of Example 6 in Example 12, except that in this embodiment, if the model number of the battery applied to the electric vehicle is known before the electric vehicle is parked on the platform, in the process of preparing for battery exchange, the control means 11 may further pre-select the first battery mount 13A and position the battery mounting and replacement device 12A to save time for battery installation, and control the battery mounting and replacement device 12A to complete some commands. For the process of selecting the second battery mount 13B, see Examples 14-16, and for the process of positioning the battery removal and replacement device 12B, see Example 17. Furthermore, since the parking platform is restricted to only electric vehicles with batteries of the specified model, the model number of the battery applied to the electric vehicle is known in advance. For example, if a certain parking platform is restricted to only allowing electric vehicles with a specific model number of battery to be parked, it can be determined that the model number of the battery applied to the electric vehicle must be the specific model number regardless of whether the electric vehicle is parked on the parking platform or not.

[0228] Wherein, the control means 11 controls the battery mounting and replacement device 12A to complete a part of the command, which includes the control means 11 sending a battery removal command to the battery mounting and replacement device 12A, and the battery removal command is for instructing the battery mounting and replacement device 12A to remove the battery waiting to be installed from the first battery mounting stand 13A. The battery mounting and replacement device 12A is further used to execute the battery removal command.

[0229] The control means 11 is further used for sending a first movement command to the battery loading and replacement device 12A after the battery loading and replacement device 12A executes the battery removal command, the first movement command is for instructing the battery loading and replacement device 12A to park in advance at a first predetermined waiting position, the first predetermined waiting position is a position close to the parking platform and a distance from the parking platform does not exceed a first distance threshold. The battery loading and replacement device 12A is further used for executing the first movement command.

[0230] Up to this point, the preparation process for battery exchange is completed, and the battery exchange control system waits for the electric vehicle to drive to the parking platform and park, and then moves on to the operation process of battery exchange.

[0231] In the process of the battery replacement operation, the control means 11 determines whether the second predetermined waiting position where the battery removal and replacement device 12B is located is the same as the predetermined position for replacing the battery, and if they are the same, sends a battery removal command to the battery removal and replacement device 12B, where the battery removal command is for instructing the battery removal and replacement device 12B to remove the battery with low remaining power from the electric vehicle, and the battery removal and replacement device 12B is further used to execute the battery removal command; otherwise, sends a fine adjustment command to the battery removal and replacement device 12B, where the fine adjustment command is for instructing the battery removal and replacement device 12B to move from the second predetermined waiting position to the predetermined position for replacing the battery, and the battery removal and replacement device 12B is further used to execute the fine adjustment command, and then the control means 11 sends the battery removal command to the battery removal and replacement device 12B, and the battery removal and replacement device 12B is further used to execute the battery removal command.

[0232] The control means 11 is further used to send a fourth movement command to the battery removal and replacement device 12B after the battery removal and replacement device 12B executes the battery removal command, the fourth movement command being for instructing the battery removal and replacement device 12B to move to the second battery mounting stand 13B and place the battery with low remaining power on the empty battery mounting shelf. The battery removal and replacement device 12B is further used to execute the fourth movement command.

[0233] The control means 11 is further configured to send a fifth movement command to the battery mounting and replacement device 12A when the distance of the battery mounting and replacement device 12B from or to the predetermined position for replacing the battery exceeds a third distance threshold, the fifth movement command being for commanding the battery mounting and replacement device 12A to move to the predetermined position for replacing the battery. The battery mounting and replacement device 12A is further configured to execute the fifth movement command.

[0234] The control means 11 is further used to send a battery loading command to the battery loading and replacement device 12A after the battery loading and replacement device 12A executes the fifth movement command, and the battery loading command is for instructing the battery loading and replacement device 12A to load the battery waiting to be loaded into the electric vehicle. The battery loading and replacement device 12A is further used to execute the battery loading command. Up to this point, the battery has been replaced in the electric vehicle, and the control means 11 commands the battery loading and replacement device 12A to move away from the predetermined position for battery replacement.

[0235] In the battery exchange control system of this embodiment, some control is performed during the preparation process for battery exchange, which significantly reduces the time it takes for an electric vehicle to drive to a parking platform and exchange batteries, thereby improving the efficiency of battery exchange.

[0236] Example 20 FIG. 8 shows a battery exchange control method according to this embodiment.

[0237] The battery exchange control method includes the following steps. Step 21 identifies the model number of the battery applied to the electric vehicle. Specifically, the license plate of the electric vehicle may be scanned, and the model number of the battery applied to the electric vehicle may be identified according to the license plate. Step 22 selects a battery mounting stand that satisfies a first condition from at least one battery mounting stand as a first battery mounting stand, the battery mounting stand having one or more battery mounting shelves for placing batteries, and the first condition is set to indicate that a battery having the model number of the battery is placed thereon.

[0238] Step 23 selects a battery mounting stand that satisfies a second condition from the at least one battery mounting stand as a second battery mounting stand, and the second condition is set to indicate that an empty battery mounting shelf is placed.

[0239] In step 24, the battery exchange device moves to a predetermined position for battery exchange, removes the battery with low remaining power from the electric vehicle, transports the battery with low remaining power to the second mounting table, and places it on the empty battery mounting shelf. The predetermined position for battery exchange is a position where batteries are attached to and detached from the electric vehicle.

[0240] In step 25, the battery replacement device moves to a first battery mounting stand, removes the battery with the battery model number from the first battery mounting stand, transports the battery with the battery model number to a predetermined position where the battery will be replaced, and installs it in the electric vehicle.

[0241] In this embodiment, the first battery mounting stand can be conveniently selected by checking the model number of the battery applied to the electric vehicle, which facilitates the movement of the battery replacement device throughout the entire process of replacing the battery in the vehicle, thereby increasing the speed and efficiency of battery replacement.

[0242] In this embodiment, by understanding the predetermined position for battery replacement, when the battery replacement device is positioned at the predetermined position for battery replacement, the battery can be removed from or installed in the electric vehicle with minimal operations. The predetermined position for battery replacement is specifically determined based on the configuration of the parking platform on which the electric vehicle is parked, and whether the predetermined position for battery replacement is located below or above the parking platform.

[0243] Example 21 The battery replacement control method according to this embodiment is a further modification of the twentieth embodiment, and mainly comprises setting a first condition. The first condition requires that a battery of the same model number be placed on the first battery mounting base as the basis for selecting the first battery mounting base. Other preferable corresponding conditions may also be set. In this embodiment, the corresponding condition is mainly related to the remaining battery power, and the battery replacement control method may further comprise monitoring the remaining power of the battery placed on the battery mounting base.

[0244] Specifically, the first condition is the model number of the battery, and is set to indicate that a fully charged battery is installed. Accordingly, in step 22, it is determined whether a battery installation that satisfies the first condition exists among the at least one battery installation stand, and if so, one of the battery installation stands is selected as the first battery installation stand. If no battery installation stand that satisfies the first condition exists, a warning signal is transmitted to the electric vehicle, indicating that the battery cannot be replaced.

[0245] Alternatively, to increase the probability of being able to replace the battery in the electric vehicle, the battery model number and the battery being fully charged are set as a priority. If the at least one battery mounting stand does not have a battery mounting stand that satisfies the first condition, the first condition is corrected to the battery model number and the battery with the largest remaining charge is installed and set. Accordingly, the first condition is set as a default to the battery model number and the battery being fully charged. Step 22 determines whether the at least one battery mounting stand has a battery mounting stand that satisfies the first condition as a default, and if so, selects one of them as a first battery mounting stand.

[0246] If the battery is not replaced, the first condition is corrected to the model number of the battery and the battery with the highest remaining charge is installed, and the at least one battery mounting stand is again determined to have a battery mounting stand that satisfies the current first condition. If a battery mounting stand that satisfies the first condition still does not exist, a warning signal may be sent to the electric vehicle to notify the user that the battery cannot be replaced.

[0247] In this embodiment, the empty battery shelf is further used to charge the low-power batteries. Specifically, the empty battery shelf includes a battery charging circuit, which may have fixed power parameters that match the battery model, or the battery charging circuit may have adjustable power parameters. The control means is further used to adjust the power parameters based on the battery model so that the power parameters match the battery model. The power parameters include current, voltage, etc.

[0248] Of course, in other embodiments, the first condition may be further set as other conditions as needed.

[0249] Example 22 The battery replacement control method according to this embodiment is a further modification of the twentieth or twenty-first embodiment, and mainly involves selecting a first battery mounting base and a second battery mounting base. When the number of battery mounting bases is two or more, it is highly likely that two or more battery mounting bases will simultaneously satisfy the first condition or the second condition. The method may further include a selection request for the first battery mounting base and the second battery mounting base, as necessary.

[0250] In this embodiment, to accommodate two or more battery mounting stands simultaneously satisfying the first condition, step 22 further includes determining whether there is more than one battery mounting stand that satisfies the first condition.

[0251] If it exceeds the first condition, in order to shorten the travel distance and travel time of the battery exchange device and increase the efficiency of battery exchange, select one battery loading stand that is closest to the electric vehicle or one battery loading stand that is closest to a parking platform holder for parking the electric vehicle as the first battery loading stand from among the battery loading stands that satisfy the first condition, or select one battery loading stand that is located on the path between the second battery loading stand and the battery car as the first battery loading stand, or select one battery loading stand that is located on the path and closest to the electric vehicle or the parking platform as the first battery loading stand.

[0252] Of course, if there is only one battery mounting base that satisfies the first condition, then normally there is no other choice but to use that battery mounting base as the first battery mounting base.

[0253] Similarly, if two or more battery mounting stands simultaneously satisfy the second condition, step 23 further comprises determining whether more than one battery mounting stand satisfies the second condition.

[0254] If the number of battery mounting stands exceeds the predetermined number, one battery mounting stand is randomly selected as the second battery mounting stand from among the battery mounting stands that satisfy the second condition; alternatively, one battery mounting stand that is closest to the electric vehicle or one battery mounting stand that is closest to a parking platform holder for parking the electric vehicle is selected as the second battery mounting stand from among the battery mounting stands that satisfy the second condition, so as to shorten the travel distance and travel time of the battery exchange device and increase the efficiency of battery exchange.

[0255] Of course, if there is no battery mount that satisfies the second condition, there is no other way than to use it as the second battery mount.

[0256] Furthermore, the battery stands may be distributed on both sides of the parking platform along the direction in which the electric vehicle travels to the parking platform, so as to conveniently position each battery stand, select the first battery stand / second battery stand, and shorten the travel distance of the battery exchange device, whereby the parking platform may be a dedicated platform for vehicle battery exchange or another ordinary platform where vehicles can be parked and batteries can be conveniently exchanged.

[0257] In this embodiment, the selection of the first battery mounting base and the second battery mounting base is relatively independent; in other words, selection requirements for the first battery mounting base and the second battery mounting base may be set in different cases.

[0258] Example 23 The battery replacement control method according to this embodiment is a further modification of the method according to the twentieth or twenty-first embodiment, and mainly involves selecting a first battery mount and a second battery mount. The difference from the twenty-first embodiment is that in this embodiment, when selecting the first battery mount and the second battery mount, the relationship between the two is considered to some extent.

[0259] Specifically, the method further includes determining whether the at least one battery mounting stand includes a multi-function battery mounting stand, and the multi-function battery mounting stand is a battery mounting stand that satisfies both the first condition and the second condition.

[0260] If the multi-functional battery mounting stand does not exist, a first battery mounting stand may be selected from the battery mounting stands that satisfy the first condition, and a second battery mounting stand may be selected from the battery mounting stands that satisfy the second condition, according to the means of Example 21.

[0261] When the multi-function battery stand is present, the multi-function battery stand may also function as the first battery stand and the second battery stand at the same time, thereby shortening the travel distance of the battery exchange device.

[0262] Example 24 The battery exchange control method according to this embodiment is a further modification of the 20th embodiment, and mainly focuses on the control flow for the battery exchange device. The entire battery exchange process can be divided into a flow of preparing to exchange the battery before the electric vehicle is parked on the platform, and an operation flow of exchanging the battery once the electric vehicle is parked on the parking platform.

[0263] In the process of preparing to replace the battery, the battery replacement control method includes parking the battery replacement device in advance at a predetermined waiting position. The predetermined waiting position is related to a predetermined position where the battery is to be replaced, and may be the same position as the predetermined position where the battery is to be replaced, or may be a position close to the predetermined position where the battery is to be replaced.

[0264] In this embodiment, the predetermined waiting position is the same as the predetermined position where the battery is to be replaced when the predetermined position where the battery is to be replaced is in a parking-enabled state.

[0265] The predetermined waiting position is a position whose distance from the predetermined position where the battery is to be replaced does not exceed a first distance threshold when the predetermined position where the battery is to be replaced is in a parking-prohibited state.

[0266] Specifically, when three conditions are simultaneously met, namely, the predetermined location for battery replacement is an empty location, a road exists for the battery replacement device to travel to the predetermined location for battery replacement, and the battery replacement device does not interfere with electric vehicles driving to the parking platform when the predicted battery replacement device is parked at the predetermined location for battery replacement, the predetermined location for battery replacement will be in a parking available state; otherwise, the predetermined location for battery replacement will be in a parking unavailable state.

[0267] Up to this point, the preparation flow for battery exchange is completed, and the electric vehicle is waiting to drive to the parking platform and park, and then the operation flow for battery exchange begins.

[0268] In the operation flow of replacing the battery, the battery replacement control method includes the following steps: It is determined whether the predetermined waiting position is the same as the predetermined position for replacing the battery, and if they are the same, the battery replacement device removes the battery with a low remaining charge from the electric vehicle, and otherwise, the battery replacement device moves from the predetermined waiting position to the predetermined position for replacing the battery. Next, the battery exchange device removes the battery with low remaining capacity from the electric vehicle. After the battery exchange device removes the battery with low remaining capacity from the electric vehicle, the battery exchange device moves to the second battery mounting stand. The battery exchange device then places the low-power battery on the empty battery shelf. Next, the battery exchange device is moved to the first battery mounting stand. Next, the battery exchange device removes the battery having the same model number from the first battery mounting base. Next, the battery exchange device is moved to a predetermined position where the battery is to be exchanged. Next, the battery exchange device installs a battery with the model number of the battery in the electric vehicle. Up to this point, the battery exchange in the electric vehicle is completed. Finally, the battery exchange device is driven away from the predetermined position where the battery is exchanged.

[0269] The battery exchange control system of this embodiment performs some control during the process of preparing to exchange the battery, thereby significantly shortening the time it takes for the electric vehicle to drive to the parking platform and exchange the battery, thereby improving the efficiency of battery exchange.

[0270] Example 25 FIG. 10 shows a battery exchange control method according to this embodiment. The battery exchange control method includes the following steps. In step 21', a battery mounting stand that satisfies a first condition is selected as a first battery mounting stand from at least one battery mounting stand, where the battery mounting stand has one or more battery mounting shelves for mounting batteries, and the first condition is set to indicate that a battery applicable to an electric vehicle is mounted thereon, and the battery applicable to the electric vehicle is usually the same model number as the battery used in the electric vehicle. In step 22', a battery stand that satisfies a second condition is selected as a second battery stand from the at least one battery stand, where the second condition is set as having an empty battery stand. In step 23', at least one of the at least two battery exchange devices is set as a battery loading and replacement device, which is used to transport a battery waiting to be installed, and the battery waiting to be installed is a battery removed from the first battery mounting base and applied to and installed in the electric vehicle. In step 24', at least one of the at least two battery exchange devices is configured as a battery removal and replacement device, which is used to transport batteries with low remaining power, which are batteries removed from the electric vehicle and placed on the empty battery storage shelf.

[0271] The above-mentioned order of steps is one possible ordering for each of the above steps, and in other embodiments, each of the above steps may be in a different order, for example, step 22' may be performed first, and then step 24', step 21', and step 23' may be performed in order, or step 21' may be performed first, and then step 23', step 22', and step 24' may be performed in order.

[0272] In this embodiment, two battery replacement devices, a battery loading and replacement device and a battery removing and replacement device, are used throughout the entire process of replacing a vehicle's battery. The movement path of the battery loading and replacement device is between the first battery mounting stand and the electric vehicle, enabling delivery to batteries waiting to be installed, and the movement path of the battery removing and replacement device is between the electric vehicle and the second battery mounting stand, enabling delivery to batteries with low remaining power. Since the two battery replacement devices each have different roles and work together to complete the battery replacement task, the overall time required to replace a battery can be reduced by at least half compared to using only one battery replacement device, improving the speed and efficiency of battery replacement.

[0273] Example 26 The battery replacement control method of this embodiment is a further modification based on embodiment 25. The modification of this embodiment to embodiment 25 is basically the same as the modification of embodiment 21 to embodiment 20, but the difference is that the battery replacement control method further monitors the remaining capacity of the batteries placed on the battery mounting base, thereby facilitating selection of the first battery mounting base.

[0274] Example 27 The battery exchange control method of this embodiment is a further modification based on embodiment 25 or embodiment 26. The modification of this embodiment to embodiment 25 or embodiment 26 is basically the same as the modification of embodiment 22 to embodiment 20 or embodiment 21, except that in this embodiment, the battery mounting stands may be conveniently positioned, a first battery mounting stand / second battery mounting stand may be selected, and the battery mounting stands may be distributed on both sides of the parking platform along the direction in which the electric vehicle travels to the parking platform, so as to shorten the travel distance of the battery mounting and replacement device / battery removal and replacement device.

[0275] Example 28 The battery replacement control method of this embodiment is a further modification based on embodiment 25 or embodiment 26, and mainly involves selecting a first battery mount and a second battery mount. Compared with embodiment 27, this embodiment differs in that the relationship between the first battery mount and the second battery mount is considered to some extent when selecting the first battery mount and the second battery mount.

[0276] The battery replacement control method further includes determining whether a multi-function battery mounting stand is present among the at least one battery mounting stand, and the multi-function battery mounting stand is a battery mounting stand that satisfies both the first condition and the second condition.

[0277] If there is no battery stand, the first battery stand can be selected from the battery stand that satisfies the first condition, and the second battery stand can be selected from the battery stand that satisfies the second condition according to the method of Example 27. If there is a battery stand, the multi-function battery stand can be used to select one of the following four modes for positioning:

[0278] In a first embodiment, the multi-function battery mounting stand simultaneously functions as the first battery mounting stand and the second battery mounting stand. In a second embodiment, the multi-function battery mounting stand is either one of the first battery mounting stand and the second battery mounting stand. In the third form, one of the following conditions is set as a necessary condition for the multi-functional battery mounting stand to be the first battery mounting stand, so as to maintain a balance in terms of numbers between the battery mounting stand that satisfies the first condition and the battery mounting stand that satisfies the second condition: Condition (1) is that none of the remaining battery mounting stands satisfies the first condition. Condition (2) is that the number of remaining battery mounting stands that satisfy the first condition is smaller than the number of remaining battery mounting stands that satisfy the second condition. Condition (3) is that the number of remaining battery mounting stands that satisfy the first condition is smaller than the number of battery mounting stands that satisfy the second condition, and the absolute value of the difference between the two is smaller than a first difference threshold. Condition (4) is that the number of remaining battery mounting stands that satisfy the first condition is smaller than a first number threshold.

[0279] In the fourth form, one of the conditions is set as a necessary condition for selecting the multi-functional battery mounting stand as the second battery mounting stand, so as to maintain a balance in terms of numbers between the battery mounting stands that satisfy the first condition and the battery mounting stands that satisfy the second condition. Condition (1) is that none of the remaining battery mounting stands satisfies the second condition. Condition (2) is that the number of remaining battery mounting stands that satisfy the second condition is smaller than the number of remaining battery mounting stands that satisfy the first condition. Condition (3) is that the number of remaining battery mounting stands that satisfy the second condition is smaller than the number of battery mounting stands that satisfy the first condition, and the absolute value of the difference between the two is smaller than a second difference threshold. The condition (4) is that the number of the remaining battery mounting stands that satisfy the second condition is smaller than a second number threshold.

[0280] Example 29 The battery replacement control method of this embodiment is a further modification of embodiment 25, and mainly comprises a battery installation and replacement device in step 23' and a battery removal and replacement device in step 24'. The battery replacement devices are roughly divided into single-function battery replacement devices and multi-function battery replacement devices. A single-function battery replacement device has a relatively simple configuration, has a first configuration and is only configured as a battery installation and replacement device, or has a second configuration and is only configured as a battery removal and replacement device. A multi-function battery replacement device has a relatively complex configuration, has both the first configuration and the second configuration, and is installed as either a battery removal and replacement device or a battery installation and replacement device.

[0281] Of these, the first configuration includes configurations necessary to remove the battery waiting to be installed from the first battery mounting stand and install it in the electric vehicle, and includes, for example, a gripping mechanism for removing the battery waiting to be installed from the first battery mounting stand and a lifting mechanism for installing the battery waiting to be installed in the electric vehicle.

[0282] The second configuration includes configurations necessary to realize the removal of the battery with low remaining power from the electric vehicle and placement on the second battery mounting base, and includes, for example, an unlocking mechanism that unlocks the battery with low remaining power from the electric vehicle, and a mounting mechanism that places the battery with low remaining power on the second battery mounting base.

[0283] In the battery replacement control method of this embodiment, the at least two battery replacement devices may both be single-function battery replacement devices (however, it is necessary that both a single-function battery replacement device having the first configuration and a single-function battery replacement device having the second configuration are present), or both may be multi-function battery replacement devices, or some may be single-function battery replacement devices and some may be multi-function battery replacement devices.

[0284] In order to shorten the travel distance and travel time of the battery mounting and replacement device and improve the efficiency of battery replacement, the battery replacement device installed as the battery mounting and replacement device in step 23' is preferably the battery replacement device closest to the first battery mounting stand. Specifically, step 23' may be executed after selecting a first battery mounting stand in step 21', and may include identifying the location of the first battery mounting stand, sorting out single-function battery replacement devices and multi-function battery replacement devices having a first configuration, calculating the distance to the first battery mounting stand for each of the single-function battery replacement devices and multi-function battery replacement devices having the first configuration, and selecting the battery replacement device closest in distance as the battery mounting and replacement device.

[0285] In order to shorten the travel distance and travel time of the battery removal and replacement device and improve the efficiency of battery replacement, the battery replacement device installed as the battery removal and replacement device in step 24' is preferably the battery replacement device closest to the electric vehicle (if the electric vehicle has not yet been parked, the battery replacement device closest to the parking platform for parking the electric vehicle is preferred). Specifically, step 24' may include sorting single-function battery replacement devices and multi-function battery replacement devices having a second configuration, calculating the distance to the electric vehicle for each of the single-function battery replacement devices and multi-function battery replacement devices having the second configuration (if the electric vehicle has not yet been parked, calculating the distance from the sorted battery replacement device to the parking platform), and selecting the battery replacement device arrangement closest in distance as the battery removal and replacement device.

[0286] In another embodiment, in order to conveniently manage and distribute the battery exchange devices, each battery mounting stand has a predetermined linking relationship with at least one of the battery exchange devices, i.e., each battery mounting stand can only have batteries attached or detached by the battery exchange device with which it is linked.

[0287] In step 23', when the battery mounting / exchange device is arranged, it is preferably a battery exchange device that has a linking relationship with the first battery mounting stand, or a battery exchange device that has a linking relationship with the first battery mounting stand and is closest in distance to the first battery mounting stand. Specifically, step 23' may include selecting a first battery mounting stand, then sorting a linking relationship with the first battery mounting stand, and sorting single-function battery exchange devices and multi-function battery exchange devices having a first configuration, randomly selecting one from among them, and arranging it as the battery mounting / exchange device; or further, identifying the position of the first battery mounting stand, calculating the distance from each sorted battery exchange device to the first battery mounting stand, and selecting the battery exchange device that is closest in distance to the first battery mounting stand.

[0288] In step 24', when disposing the battery removal and replacement device, a battery replacement device that has a linking relationship with the second battery mounting stand, or a battery replacement device that has a linking relationship with the second battery mounting stand and is closest in distance to the electric vehicle, is preferred (if the battery vehicle has not yet been parked, a battery replacement device that has a linking relationship with the second battery mounting stand and is closest in distance to a parking platform holder for parking the electric vehicle, is preferred). Specifically, step 24' may include selecting a second battery mounting stand, and then sorting single-function battery replacement devices and multi-function battery replacement devices that have a linking relationship with the second battery mounting stand and have a second configuration, randomly selecting one from among them to dispose as the battery removal and replacement device, or may further include calculating the distance from the selected battery replacement device to the electric vehicle (if the battery vehicle has not yet been parked, calculating the distance from the selected battery replacement device to the parking platform), and selecting the closest battery replacement device to dispose as the battery removal and replacement device.

[0289] Example 30 The battery replacement control method of this embodiment is a further modification of the battery replacement control method of embodiment 25, and mainly focuses on the control flow for replacing the battery in the battery replacement control method. In this embodiment, as shown in Fig. 11, the control flow for replacing the battery can be divided into a flow for preparing to replace the battery before the electric vehicle is parked on the platform and an operation flow for replacing the battery when the electric vehicle is parked on the platform.

[0290] In the preparation for battery replacement, the battery replacement control method includes pre-selecting the second battery mounting base and then arranging a battery removal and replacement device, where the method for selecting the second battery mounting base can be referred to in Examples 26-28, and the method for arranging the battery removal and replacement device can be referred to in Example 29.

[0291] In the operation flow of replacing a battery, the battery replacement control method includes commanding the battery removal and replacement device to move to a predetermined position for replacing the battery and park the vehicle.

[0292] When the electric vehicle is parked on the parking platform and parked at a predetermined position where the battery removal and replacement device replaces the battery, the battery removal and replacement device commands the electric vehicle to remove the battery with low remaining power.

[0293] In this embodiment, the predetermined position for battery replacement is a position applicable to removing a battery from an electric vehicle parked on the parking platform. It can be understood that when the battery removal and replacement device is located at the predetermined position for battery replacement, the battery removal and replacement device can remove the battery from an electric vehicle parked on the parking platform with minimal operations. The predetermined position for battery replacement is specifically determined to be located below or above the parking platform depending on the configuration of the parking platform (see Example 25 for a detailed description of the predetermined position for battery replacement).

[0294] The predetermined position for replacing the battery may further be set based on the configuration of the parking platform, and further on conditions such as the second configuration of the battery removal and replacement device and the movement path of the second configuration for removing a battery with low remaining power.

[0295] After removing the battery with low remaining power from the electric vehicle, the battery removal and replacement device commands the battery removal and replacement device to move to a second battery mounting stand and place the battery with low remaining power on the empty battery mounting shelf.

[0296] In the operation flow of replacing the battery, the battery replacement control method further includes selecting the first battery mounting stand, then arranging a battery mounting and replacement device, and instructing the battery mounting and replacement device to remove the battery waiting to be installed from the first battery mounting stand, where the method of selecting the first battery mounting stand can refer to Examples 26-28, and the method of arranging the battery mounting and replacement device can refer to Example 29.

[0297] When the distance of the battery removal and replacement device from or away from the predetermined position for replacing the battery exceeds a third distance threshold, the battery installation and replacement device is instructed to move to the predetermined position for replacing the battery.

[0298] After the battery loading and replacement device moves to the predetermined position for battery replacement, the battery loading and replacement device issues a command to load the battery waiting for installation into the electric vehicle. Up to this point, the battery replacement into the electric vehicle is complete.

[0299] Finally, the battery placement and replacement device is commanded to move away from the predetermined position where the battery is replaced.

[0300] Example 31 The battery replacement control method of this embodiment is a further modification of Example 25, and mainly relates to the control flow for replacing the battery in the battery replacement control method. In this embodiment, the control flow for replacing the battery is divided into a flow for preparing to replace the battery before the electric vehicle is parked on the platform, and an operation flow for replacing the battery once the electric vehicle is parked on the parking platform. As shown in Figure 12, the steps included in the battery replacement control method in the flow for preparing to replace the battery and the operation flow for replacing the battery differ from those in Example 30.

[0301] In the preparation for battery replacement, the battery replacement control method includes preselecting the second battery mounting base, disposing the battery removal and replacement device, and instructing the battery removal and replacement device to complete a part of the operation so as to save the time of removing the battery. For the method of selecting the second battery mounting base, see Examples 26-28, and for the method of disposing the battery removal and replacement device, see Example 29.

[0302] Instructing the battery removal and replacement device to complete a part of the operation includes determining whether the predetermined position for battery replacement is available for parking, setting a second predetermined waiting position, and instructing the battery removal and replacement device to park at the second predetermined waiting position in advance. The second predetermined waiting position is related to the predetermined position for battery replacement, and may be the same position as the predetermined position for battery replacement or a position close to the predetermined position for battery replacement (see Example 30 for a detailed description of the predetermined position for battery replacement).

[0303] Specifically, whether the predetermined location for battery replacement is available for parking is determined to be available for parking when the following three conditions are simultaneously satisfied: (1) the predetermined location for battery replacement is available; (2) there is a through road for the battery removal and replacement device to travel to the predetermined location for battery replacement; and (3) it is predicted that the battery removal and replacement device will not interfere with electric vehicles driving to the parking platform if it is parked at the predetermined location for battery replacement; otherwise, the predetermined location for battery replacement is not available for parking.

[0304] Whether condition (3) is met or not usually depends on the configuration of the parking platform.

[0305] When the predetermined location for battery replacement is in a parking-enabled state, the second predetermined waiting position is the same as the predetermined location for battery replacement, and when the predetermined location for battery replacement is in a parking-disabled state, the second predetermined waiting position is a position whose distance from the predetermined location for battery replacement does not exceed a second distance threshold, i.e., is close to the predetermined location for battery replacement.

[0306] In this embodiment, if the model number of the battery applied to the electric vehicle is known in advance before the electric vehicle is parked on the platform, the battery replacement control method further includes pre-selecting the first battery mounting base, disposing the battery mounting and replacement device, and instructing the battery mounting and replacement device to complete a portion of its operation in preparation for battery replacement, so as to save time during battery installation. For the method of selecting the second battery mounting base, see Examples 26-28. For the method of disposing the battery removal and replacement device, see Example 29. Furthermore, the parking platform may be restricted to only allow electric vehicles with batteries of the specified model number to park, thereby making it possible to know the model number of the battery applied to the electric vehicle in advance. For example, if a specific parking platform is restricted to only allow electric vehicles with batteries of a specific model number to park, it is possible to determine that the battery model number applied to the electric vehicle is the specified model number regardless of whether the electric vehicle is parked on the parking platform.

[0307] Wherein, commanding the battery mounting and replacement device to complete a part of the operation comprises commanding the battery mounting and replacement device to remove the battery waiting to be mounted from the first battery mounting stand.

[0308] After the battery mounting and replacement device removes the battery waiting to be mounted from the first battery mounting stand, the battery mounting and replacement device commands the vehicle to park in advance at a first predetermined waiting position, and the first predetermined waiting position is a position close to the parking platform and a distance from the parking platform does not exceed a first distance threshold.

[0309] Up to this point, the preparation flow for battery exchange is completed, and the electric vehicle is waiting to drive to the parking platform and park, and then the operation flow for battery exchange begins.

[0310] In the operation flow of replacing the battery, the battery replacement control method includes determining whether a second predetermined waiting position where the battery removal and replacement device is located is the same as the predetermined position for replacing the battery, and if they are the same, commanding the battery removal and replacement device to remove the battery with a low remaining capacity from the electric vehicle; otherwise, commanding the battery removal and replacement device to move from the second predetermined waiting position to the predetermined position for replacing the battery, and then commanding the battery removal and replacement device to remove the battery with a low remaining capacity from the electric vehicle.

[0311] After the battery removal and replacement device executes the battery removal command, the battery removal and replacement device moves to the second battery mounting stand and commands the battery with low remaining power to be placed on the empty battery mounting shelf.

[0312] When the distance of the battery removal and replacement device from or away from the predetermined position for replacing the battery exceeds a third distance threshold, the battery installation and replacement device is instructed to move to the predetermined position for replacing the battery.

[0313] After the battery loading and replacement device moves to the predetermined position for battery replacement, the battery loading and replacement device issues a command to load the battery waiting for installation into the electric vehicle. Up to this point, the battery replacement into the electric vehicle is complete.

[0314] The battery placement and replacement device is commanded to move away from a predetermined position where the battery is replaced.

[0315] In the battery replacement control method of this embodiment, some control is performed during the preparation process for battery replacement, which significantly shortens the time it takes for the electric vehicle to drive to the parking platform and replace the battery, thereby improving the efficiency of battery replacement.

[0316] Example 32 FIG. 13 shows a battery exchange control method according to this embodiment. The battery exchange control method includes the following steps. Step 21' identifies the model number of the battery applied to the electric vehicle awaiting battery replacement. Step 22' selects a battery mounting stand that satisfies a first condition from at least one battery mounting stand as a first battery mounting stand, where the battery mounting stand has one or more battery mounting shelves for mounting batteries, and the first condition is set to indicate that a battery with the model number of the battery is mounted, and the battery applied to the electric vehicle has the same model number as a battery normally used in the electric vehicle. Step 23' selects a battery stand that satisfies a second condition from the at least one battery stand as a second battery stand, where the second condition is set to indicate that an empty battery stand is placed. Step 24' configures at least one of the at least two battery exchange devices as a battery loading and replacement device, which is used to transport a battery waiting to be installed, the battery being removed from the first battery mounting table, having the same model number as the battery, and being a battery to be installed in the electric vehicle. Step 25' configures at least one of the at least two battery exchange devices as a battery removal and replacement device, which is used to transport batteries with low remaining power, the batteries with low remaining power being batteries removed from the electric vehicle and placed on the empty battery storage shelf.

[0317] The above-mentioned order of steps is one possible ordering for the above-mentioned steps, and in other embodiments, the above-mentioned steps may be ordered differently, for example, step 23' may be performed first, followed by step 25', step 21', step 23', and step 24', or step 21' may be performed first, followed by step 22', step 24', step 23', and step 25', in that order.

[0318] In this embodiment, by checking the model number of the battery applied to the electric vehicle, it is possible to facilitate selection of the first battery mounting stand and extraction of the batteries waiting to be installed. The entire process of replacing the battery in the vehicle uses two battery replacement devices, a battery mounting / replacement device and a battery removal / replacement device. The movement path of the battery mounting / replacement device is between the first battery mounting stand and the electric vehicle to transport batteries waiting to be installed, and the movement path of the battery removal / replacement device is between the electric vehicle and the second battery mounting stand to transport batteries with low remaining power. Because the two battery replacement devices each have different roles and work together to complete the battery replacement task, the overall time required to replace the battery can be reduced by at least half compared to using only one battery replacement device, thereby improving the speed and efficiency of battery replacement.

[0319] Example 33 The battery replacement control method of this embodiment is a further modification based on Example 32, and the modification of Example 32 in this embodiment is basically the same as the modification of Example 26 to Example 25, but the differences are that the first condition may be the model number of the battery and may be set to indicate that a fully charged battery is placed on the electric vehicle, or, in order to increase the probability of replacing the battery in the electric vehicle, the first condition may be preferentially set to indicate that a fully charged battery is placed on the electric vehicle, and if the at least one battery mounting stand does not have a battery mounting stand that satisfies the first condition, the first condition is corrected to indicate that the model number of the battery and the battery with the greatest remaining charge is placed on the electric vehicle. Accordingly, step 22' specifically includes: setting the first condition to indicate that a battery of the battery model number and fully charged is installed; determining whether a battery installation base that satisfies the first condition exists in the at least one battery installation base as a default; and if so, selecting one of the battery installation bases as a first battery installation base; otherwise, correcting the first condition to indicate that a battery of the battery model number and with the highest remaining charge is installed in the at least one battery installation base; determining again whether a battery installation base that satisfies the current first condition exists in the at least one battery installation base; and if so, selecting one of the battery installation bases as a first battery installation base. If there is still no battery installation base that satisfies the first condition, transmitting a warning signal to notify the electric vehicle that the battery cannot be replaced.

[0320] Example 34 The battery exchange control method according to this embodiment is a further modification based on embodiment 32 or embodiment 33. The modification of embodiment 32 or embodiment 33 in this embodiment is basically the same as the modification of embodiment 27 to embodiment 25 or embodiment 26, but the difference is that, in order to shorten the travel distance and travel time of the battery mounting and replacement device and increase the efficiency of battery replacement, one battery mounting stand that is closest to the electric vehicle or one battery mounting stand that is closest to a parking platform holder for parking the electric vehicle is selected as the first battery mounting stand from among the battery mounting stands that satisfy the first condition.

[0321] Similarly, in order to shorten the travel distance and travel time of the battery removal and replacement device and increase the efficiency of battery replacement, one battery mounting stand that is closest to the electric vehicle or one battery mounting stand that is closest to a parking platform holder for parking the electric vehicle is selected as the second battery mounting stand from among the battery mounting stands that satisfy the second condition.

[0322] In addition, in this embodiment, the parking platform may be a dedicated platform for replacing batteries in cars, or any other ordinary platform for parking cars and conveniently replacing batteries.

[0323] Example 35 The battery exchange control method of this embodiment is a further modification based on embodiment 32 or embodiment 33, and for the modifications of embodiment 32 or embodiment 33 in this embodiment, please refer to the modifications of embodiment 25 or embodiment 26 in embodiment 27.

[0324] Example 36 The battery replacement control method of this embodiment is a further modification of Example 32, and the modification of Example 32 in this embodiment is basically the same as the modification of Example 25 in Example 29, except that in this embodiment, in order to shorten the travel distance and travel time of the battery removal and replacement device and improve battery replacement efficiency, the battery replacement device installed as the battery removal and replacement device in step 25' is preferably the battery replacement device closest to the electric vehicle or the battery replacement device closest to a parking platform for parking the electric vehicle. Specifically, step 25' may include selecting single-function battery replacement devices and multi-function battery replacement devices having a second configuration, calculating the distance to the electric vehicle or the distance to the parking platform for each of the single-function battery replacement devices and multi-function battery replacement devices having the second configuration, and selecting the battery replacement device with the closest distance to be set as the battery removal and replacement device.

[0325] In step 25', when the battery removal and replacement device is disposed, it is preferably a battery replacement device that has a linking relationship with the second battery mounting stand, or a battery replacement device that has a linking relationship with the second battery mounting stand and is closest to the electric vehicle, or a battery replacement device that is closest to a parking platform holder for parking the electric vehicle. Specifically, step 25' includes selecting a second battery mounting stand, then sorting single-function battery replacement devices and multi-function battery replacement devices that have a linking relationship with the second battery mounting stand and have a second configuration, randomly selecting one of them to be disposed as the battery removal and replacement device, or further calculating the distance from the sorted battery replacement device to the electric vehicle or the parking platform, respectively, and selecting the battery replacement device that is closest in distance to be disposed as the battery removal and replacement device.

[0326] Example 37 The battery exchange control method of this embodiment is a further modification based on Example 32, and the modification of Example 13 in this embodiment is basically the same as the modification of Example 25 in Example 30. However, the difference is that, as shown in FIG. 14, in this embodiment, the control flow for battery exchange can be divided into a flow for preparing to exchange the battery before the electric vehicle is parked on the platform, and an operation flow for exchanging the battery once the electric vehicle is parked on the platform.

[0327] In the preparation for battery replacement, the battery replacement control method includes pre-selecting the second battery mounting base and then arranging a battery removal and replacement device, where the method for selecting the second battery mounting base can be referred to Examples 33-35, and the method for arranging the battery removal and replacement device can be referred to Example 36.

[0328] In this embodiment, for a specific description of the predetermined position for replacing the battery, please refer to Example 30.

[0329] In the operation flow of replacing the battery, the battery replacement control method further includes, when the electric vehicle is parked on a platform or the license plate of the electric vehicle is visible, scanning the license plate of the electric vehicle, identifying the model number of the battery applied to the electric vehicle from the license plate, selecting the first battery mounting stand, then disposing a battery mounting and replacement device, and commanding the battery mounting and replacement device to remove the waiting battery from the first battery mounting stand. For the method of selecting the first battery mounting stand, see Examples 33-35, and for the method of disposing a battery mounting and replacement device, see Example 36.

[0330] After the battery loading and replacement device removes the battery waiting to be loaded from the first battery mounting stand, the battery loading and replacement device is instructed to park in advance at a first predetermined waiting position, the first predetermined waiting position being a position whose distance from the parking platform does not exceed a first distance threshold.

[0331] When the distance of the battery removal and replacement device from or away from the predetermined position for replacing the battery exceeds a third distance threshold, the battery installation and replacement device is instructed to move to the predetermined position for replacing the battery.

[0332] After the battery loading and replacement device moves to the predetermined position for battery replacement, the battery loading and replacement device issues a command to load the battery waiting for installation into the electric vehicle. Up to this point, the battery replacement into the electric vehicle is complete.

[0333] Finally, the battery placement and replacement device is commanded to move away from the predetermined position where the battery is replaced.

[0334] Example 38 The battery replacement control method of this embodiment is a further modification of Example 32, and mainly focuses on the control flow for replacing the battery in the battery replacement control method. In this embodiment, the control flow for replacing the battery is divided into a flow for preparing to replace the battery before the electric vehicle is parked on the platform, and an operation flow for replacing the battery once the electric vehicle is parked on the platform. As shown in Figure 15, the steps included in the battery replacement control method in the flow for preparing to replace the battery and the operation flow for replacing the battery differ from those in Example 37.

[0335] In the preparation for battery replacement, the battery replacement control method includes pre-selecting the second battery mounting base, disposing the battery removal and replacement device, and instructing the battery removal and replacement device to complete a part of the operation so as to save the time of removing the battery. For the method of selecting the second battery mounting base, see Examples 33-35, and for the method of disposing the battery removal and replacement device, see Example 36.

[0336] Instructing the battery removal and replacement device to complete a part of the operation includes determining whether the predetermined position for battery replacement is available for parking, setting a second predetermined waiting position, and instructing the battery removal and replacement device to park at the second predetermined waiting position in advance. The second predetermined waiting position is related to the predetermined position for battery replacement and may be the same position as the predetermined position for battery replacement or a position close to the predetermined position for battery replacement (see Example 30 for a detailed description of the predetermined position for battery replacement).

[0337] Determining whether the predetermined location for battery replacement is in a parking-available state specifically comprises: if three conditions are simultaneously satisfied, namely, (1) the predetermined location for battery replacement is an empty location; (2) there is a through road for the battery removal and replacement device to move to the predetermined location for battery replacement; and (3) it is predicted that the battery removal and replacement device will not interfere with electric vehicles driving to the parking platform if it is parked at the predetermined location for battery replacement, the predetermined location for battery replacement is in a parking-available state; otherwise, the predetermined location for battery replacement is in a parking-unavailable state.

[0338] Whether condition (3) is met or not usually depends on the configuration of the parking platform.

[0339] When the predetermined location for battery replacement is in a parking-enabled state, the second predetermined waiting location is the same location as the predetermined location for battery replacement. When the predetermined location for battery replacement is in a parking-disabled state, the second predetermined waiting location is a location whose distance from the predetermined location for battery replacement does not exceed a second distance threshold, i.e., a location close to the predetermined location for battery replacement.

[0340] Up to this point, the preparation flow for battery exchange is completed, and the electric vehicle is waiting to drive to the parking platform and park, and then the operation flow for battery exchange begins.

[0341] In the operation flow of replacing the battery, the battery replacement control method includes determining whether a second predetermined waiting position where the battery removal and replacement device is located is the same as the predetermined position for replacing the battery, and if they are the same, commanding the battery removal and replacement device to remove the battery with a low remaining capacity from the electric vehicle; otherwise, commanding the battery removal and replacement device to move from the second predetermined waiting position to the predetermined position for replacing the battery, and then commanding the battery removal and replacement device to remove the battery with a low remaining capacity from the electric vehicle.

[0342] After the battery removal and replacement device executes the battery removal command, the battery removal and replacement device moves to the second battery mounting stand and commands the battery with low remaining power to be placed on the empty battery mounting shelf.

[0343] In the operation flow of replacing a battery, the battery replacement control method further includes scanning the license plate of the electric vehicle when the electric vehicle is parked on a parking platform or when the license plate of the electric vehicle is visible, identifying the model number of the battery applied to the electric vehicle based on the license plate, selecting the first mounting base, and then locating a battery mounting and replacement device and instructing the battery mounting and replacement device to remove the battery waiting to be installed from the first battery mounting base.

[0344] After the battery loading and replacement device removes the battery waiting for installation from the first battery mounting stand, the battery loading and replacement device is instructed to park in advance at a first predetermined waiting position, where the distance from the first predetermined waiting position to the parking platform does not exceed a first distance threshold.

[0345] The battery removal and replacement device commands the battery placement and replacement device to move to the predetermined position for replacing the battery when the distance from or away from the predetermined position for replacing the battery exceeds a third distance threshold.

[0346] After the battery loading and replacement device moves to the predetermined position for battery replacement, the battery loading and replacement device issues a command to load the battery waiting for installation into the electric vehicle. Up to this point, the battery replacement into the electric vehicle is complete.

[0347] The battery placement and replacement device is commanded to move away from a predetermined position where the battery is replaced.

[0348] The battery replacement control method of this embodiment performs some of the control during the preparation process for battery replacement, which significantly shortens the time it takes for the electric vehicle to drive to the parking platform and replace the battery, thereby improving the efficiency of battery replacement.

[0349] Although specific embodiments of the present invention have been described above, it should be understood by those skilled in the art that these are merely illustrative examples, and that the scope of protection provided by the present invention is limited to the scope of the claims. Those skilled in the art may make numerous modifications and amendments to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, and all such modifications and amendments are included in the scope of protection provided by the present application.

[0350] This application claims priority from Chinese Patent Application No. 2018108053166 filed on July 20, 2018, Chinese Patent Application No. 2018108053096 filed on July 20, 2018, and Chinese Patent Application No. 2018108053062 filed on July 20, 2018. This application is intended to include all of the above-mentioned Chinese patent applications.

Claims

1. A control means and a battery exchange device are provided, the control means is used to identify a model number of a battery applied to an electric vehicle; The control means is further used to select a battery mounting stand that satisfies a first condition as a first battery mounting stand from at least one battery mounting stand, and to select a battery mounting stand that satisfies a second condition from the at least one battery mounting stand as a second battery mounting stand, the battery mounting stand having one or more battery mounting shelves for mounting batteries, the first condition being set to indicate that a battery having the model number of the battery is mounted, and the second condition being set to indicate that an empty battery mounting shelf is present; the battery exchange device is used for moving to a predetermined position for battery exchange, removing a battery with a low remaining capacity from the electric vehicle, transporting the battery with a low remaining capacity to the second battery mounting stand, placing it on the empty battery mounting shelf, then moving to the first battery mounting stand, removing a battery with the same model number from the first battery mounting stand, transporting the battery with the same model number to the predetermined position for battery exchange, and installing it in the electric vehicle; the predetermined position for replacing the battery is a position adapted for attaching and detaching a battery to and from the electric vehicle; the battery exchange device is controlled by the control means, the control means is used for sending and executing a parking command to the battery exchange device to instruct the battery exchange device to park the electric vehicle at a predetermined waiting position before parking the electric vehicle at the parking platform; When the predetermined location for battery replacement is in a parking-enabled state, the predetermined waiting location is the same location as the predetermined location for battery replacement, and / or when the predetermined location for battery replacement is in a parking-disabled state, the predetermined waiting location is a location whose distance from the predetermined location for battery replacement does not exceed a first distance threshold; the control means is further used for sending a fine adjustment command to the battery replacement device when the electric vehicle is parked on the parking platform, the fine adjustment command being for instructing the battery replacement device to move from the predetermined waiting location to the predetermined location for battery replacement; A battery exchange control system that determines whether the predetermined location for exchanging the battery is located below or above the parking platform depending on the configuration of the parking platform.

2. the control means is used to monitor the remaining capacity of the battery placed on the battery mounting base, The first condition is set to a condition that a battery of the model number and fully charged is installed, or the first condition is set preferentially to a condition that a battery of the model number and fully charged is installed, 2. The battery exchange control system according to claim 1, wherein, when the at least one battery mounting base does not include a battery mounting base that satisfies the first condition, the first condition is corrected to a condition that a battery having the model number of the battery and the greatest remaining charge is mounted.

3. The control means is further configured to, when the number of battery mounting stands satisfying the first condition exceeds one, randomly select one battery mounting stand as the first battery mounting stand from among the battery mounting stands satisfying the first condition, or select one battery mounting stand that is closest to the electric vehicle or a parking platform for parking the electric vehicle as the first battery mounting stand, or select one battery mounting stand located on a path between the second battery mounting stand and the electric vehicle as the first battery mounting stand, or select one battery mounting stand that is located on the path and closest to the electric vehicle or the parking platform as the first battery mounting stand; and / or 3. The battery exchange control system according to claim 1, wherein the control means is further used to, when the number of battery mounting stands that satisfy the second condition exceeds one, randomly select one battery mounting stand from the battery mounting stands that satisfy the second condition as the second battery mounting stand, or select one battery mounting stand that is closest to the electric vehicle or the parking platform as the second battery mounting stand.

4. 4. The battery exchange control system according to claim 3, wherein the battery stands are distributed on both sides of the parking platform along the direction in which the electric vehicle travels to the parking platform.

5. 2. The battery exchange control system according to claim 1, wherein, when a multi-function battery mounting stand is present among the at least one battery mounting stand and the multi-function battery mounting stand is a battery mounting stand that satisfies both the first condition and the second condition, the control means is further used to cause the multi-function battery mounting stand to simultaneously function as the first battery mounting stand and the second battery mounting stand.

6. 2. The battery exchange control system according to claim 1, wherein the empty battery shelf is further used to charge the battery with low remaining power.

7. The empty battery shelf has a battery charging circuit, and the battery charging circuit has fixed power parameters that match the model number of the battery, or has adjustable power parameters; 7. The battery exchange control system of claim 6, wherein the control means is further used to adjust the power parameters based on the model number of the battery, so that the power parameters match the model number of the battery.

8. 2. The battery exchange control system according to claim 1, wherein the control means is further used to scan a license plate of the electric vehicle and identify a model number of a battery applied to the electric vehicle from the license plate.

9. the battery exchange device is controlled by the control means, The control means is further configured to, when the electric vehicle is parked on the parking platform, send the following instructions to the electric vehicle to cause the battery exchange device to execute the following instructions, the instructions comprising: a battery removal command for instructing the battery exchange device to remove the low battery from the electric vehicle; a first movement command for commanding the battery exchange device to move to a second battery mounting base; a battery placement command for instructing the battery exchange device to place the low-power battery on the empty battery placement shelf; a second movement command for commanding the battery exchange device to move to the first battery mounting base; a battery removal command for instructing the battery exchange device to remove the battery having the battery model number from the first battery mounting base; a third movement command for instructing the battery exchange device to move to a predetermined position for exchanging the battery; and 2. The battery exchange control system according to claim 1, wherein the battery installation command is for instructing the battery exchange device to install a battery having the model number of the battery in the electric vehicle.

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