Vehicle

Abstract

The vehicle (200) comprises a battery (201), a vehicle body (200a) including a mounting portion (200c) capable of mounting the battery (201), a fastening member (205) for fastening the battery to the mounting portion, and a cleaning portion (200d) for cleaning the fastening member.

Description

Technology Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a vehicle. Background Technology

[0002] For example, Chinese patent application publication No. 106627235 discloses a method of securing a battery to a vehicle body by inserting a bolt into an insertion hole. The problem to be solved

[0003] In the electric vehicle described in Chinese Patent Application Publication No. 106627235, if the fastening part is contaminated, the tool for rotating the bolt cannot be fitted onto the bolt, and thus the battery cannot be separated from the vehicle body.

[0004] The object of the present disclosure is to provide a vehicle capable of fitting a tool into a fastening member. means of solving the problem

[0005] A vehicle according to one aspect of the present disclosure comprises a vehicle body including a mounting portion capable of mounting a battery, said battery disposed in said mounting portion, a fastening member for fastening said battery to said mounting portion, and a cleaning portion for cleaning said fastening member. Effects of the invention

[0006] According to the present disclosure, a vehicle capable of fitting a tool into a fastening member can be provided. Brief explanation of the drawing

[0007] The features, advantages, and technical and industrial significance of exemplary embodiments of the present invention are described below with reference to the accompanying drawings, and like reference numerals indicate like elements. FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing a battery exchange device in one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 2 is a plan view showing a vehicle stopping area in a battery exchange device. Figure 3 is a schematic diagram showing the configuration of the battery holder and the lifting section. FIG. 4 is a perspective view schematically showing the configuration of the battery holder and the lifting unit. Fig. 5 is a bottom view of an electric vehicle. Figure 6 is a flowchart showing each process of the battery exchange device. FIG. 7 is a schematic diagram showing the state in which the battery rack and the electric vehicle are positioned relative to each other. Figure 8 is a diagram schematically showing the configuration of the cleaning unit. Figure 9 is a diagram schematically showing the configuration of the cleaning unit. FIG. 10 is a diagram schematically showing the configuration of a modified example of a cleaning unit. FIG. 11 is a diagram schematically showing the configuration of a modified example of a cleaning unit. Specific details for implementing the invention

[0008] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present disclosure will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. In the drawings, the same or substantial parts are denoted by the same reference numerals, and their descriptions are not repeated.

[0009] FIG. 1 is a drawing showing a battery exchange device (100) and an electric vehicle (200) related to the present embodiment. The battery exchange device (100) is a device for exchanging a battery (used battery) (201) mounted on the electric vehicle (200) with a fully charged battery (new battery) (101). The battery (201) and the battery (101) are each examples of the “first battery” and “second battery” of the present disclosure.

[0010] (Composition of electric vehicles)

[0011] As shown in Fig. 3, the electric vehicle (200) has a vehicle body (200a) and a cleaning unit (200d).

[0012] The vehicle body (200a) has a mounting portion (200c) capable of mounting a battery (101, 201). As shown in FIG. 3, the mounting portion (200c) has a shape that is recessed upward from the lower surface (200b) of the vehicle body (200a). The battery (101, 201) is fastened to the mounting portion (200c) by a fastening member (205) such as a bolt (see FIG. 7 and FIG. 8).

[0013] The cleaning unit (200d) cleans the fastening member (205). As shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, the cleaning unit (200d) has a spraying unit (200e), a supply unit (200f), and a cover (200h).

[0014] As shown in FIG. 9, the spraying unit (200e) sprays a cleaning fluid (such as air or cleaning liquid) (F) capable of cleaning the fastening member (205) toward the fastening member (205). The spraying unit (200e) is movable in the vertical direction between a spraying position (position shown in FIG. 9) and a storage position (position shown in FIG. 8). The spraying position is a position where the cleaning fluid (F) can be sprayed from below toward the fastening member (205). The storage position is a position where the spraying unit (200e) is housed within the vehicle body (200a). As shown in FIG. 9, an opening (200b1) is formed on the lower surface (200b) of the vehicle body (200a) to allow the spraying unit (200e) to pass through.

[0015] The supply unit (200f) supplies cleaning fluid to the spray unit (200e). The supply unit (200f) includes a pump (200g) that conveys the cleaning fluid toward the spray unit (200e). Due to the pressure of the cleaning fluid generated by the operation of the pump (200g), the spray unit (200e) moves from the storage position to the spray position. Additionally, when the pump (200g) stops, the spray unit (200e) returns from the spray position to the storage position by the elastic force of an elastic support member (not shown) formed within the supply unit (200f).

[0016] The cover (200h) has a shape that blocks an opening (200b1) formed on the lower surface (200b) of the vehicle body (200a). The cover (200h) is fixed to the lower surface of the injection unit (200e). The cover (200h) blocks the opening (200b1) when the injection unit (200e) is in a storage position.

[0017] (Composition of the battery exchange device)

[0018] The battery exchange device (100) is equipped with a battery exchange station (100a), a hangar (100b), and a floor area (100c).

[0019] The battery exchange station (100a) is a station where the separation of the battery (201) from the electric vehicle (200) and the installation of the battery (101) on the electric vehicle (200) are performed. An entrance (102) for the electric vehicle (200) to enter and exit is formed in the battery exchange station (100a).

[0020] The hangar (100b) stores a fully charged battery (101). The hangar (100b) is located in conjunction with the battery exchange station (100a). In the hangar (100b), a charging facility (51) capable of charging a battery (201) separated from an electric vehicle (200) is formed. The battery (201) is charged by the charging facility (51) in the hangar (100b). The battery (101) charged in the hangar (100b), that is, the fully charged battery (101), is moved to a temporary storage area (40) formed in the floor area (100c) and then transported to the electric vehicle (200).

[0021] The floor area (100c) is formed below the battery exchange station (100a) and the hangar (100b). In the floor area (100c), the battery storage rack (34), the lifting section (35), the first transport section (36), and the second transport section (37), which will be described later, are formed.

[0022] The battery exchange device (100) is equipped with a control device (10) and a driving device (30).

[0023] The control unit (10) includes a processor (11), a memory (12), and a communication unit (13). In the memory (12), information used in the program (e.g., maps, mathematical formulas, and various parameters) is stored in addition to the program executed on the processor (11). As will be explained in detail later, the processor (11) controls the driving unit (30).

[0024] The communication unit (13) includes various communication I / Fs. The processor (11) controls the communication unit (13). The communication unit (13) communicates with the DCM, etc. of the electric vehicle (200). Communication between the communication unit (13) and the electric vehicle (200) is possible in both directions. Additionally, the communication unit (13) may communicate with a portable terminal, etc. owned by the user of the electric vehicle (200).

[0025] As shown in FIG. 2, a vehicle stopping area (103) is formed in the battery exchange device (100). When the electric vehicle (200) is stopped in the vehicle stopping area (103), if an operation instructing the start of a battery exchange operation is performed by a user in an unillustrated navigation system of the electric vehicle (200), the communication unit (13) receives an instruction signal to start the battery exchange operation from the electric vehicle (200). Based on the fact that the communication unit (13) has received the instruction signal, the processor (11) starts controlling the battery exchange operation. Additionally, the electric vehicle (200) stops in the vehicle stopping area (103) such that the forward / backward direction is the X direction and the left / right direction is the Y direction.

[0026] The driving device (30) includes a wheel support (31) (see FIG. 2), a shutter (32) (see FIG. 2), a battery holder (34) (see FIG. 1), a lifting unit (35) (see FIG. 1), a first transport unit (36) (see FIG. 1), and a second transport unit (37) (see FIG. 1).

[0027] Referring again to FIG. 2, four wheel supports (31) are formed in the vehicle stopping area (103). The wheel supports (31) are formed to correspond to each of the four wheels (202) of the electric vehicle (200).

[0028] The wheel support section (31) includes a pressure member (31a) and a transverse roller section (31b). The pressure member (31a) moves the wheel (202) by applying pressure to the wheel (202) from the outside (side). The pressure member (31a) is positioned to span across the transverse roller section (31b). Thus, the wheel (202) is positioned by the wheel support section (31).

[0029] The transverse roller section (31b) is composed of a plurality of rollers whose rotational axis extends along the X direction. The plurality of rollers of the transverse roller section (31b) are arranged along the Y direction. As the plurality of rollers of the transverse roller section (31b) rotate, the pressing member (31a) moves along the Y direction.

[0030] As shown in FIG. 2, a shutter (32) is formed in a vehicle stop area (103). The shutter (32) is configured to be able to open and close an opening (32a) formed in the bottom surface (FL) of the vehicle stop area (103). The shutter (32) can be switched between an open state in which the opening (32a) is open and a closed state in which the opening (32a) is closed.

[0031] The lifting unit (35) can move up and down between a position higher than the floor surface (FL) and a position lower than the floor surface (FL) through the opening (32a). As shown in FIG. 3, the lifting unit (35) can raise the electric vehicle (200) while holding the electric vehicle (200) from below until the wheels (202) of the electric vehicle (200) are lifted off the floor surface (FL). The lifting unit (35) raises the electric vehicle so that the height (H) of the lower surface (200b) of the vehicle body (200a) from the floor surface (FL) becomes a predetermined height.

[0032] The lifting section (35) includes a pair of lifting bars (35a) spaced apart in a direction perpendicular to the vertical direction (Y direction). Each of the pair of lifting bars (35a) has two protrusions (35b) formed that protrude upward. The electric vehicle (200) is supported from below by the two protrusions (35b) (i.e., four protrusions (35b)) on each of the pair of lifting bars (35a).

[0033] The battery holder (34) is positioned below the battery exchange station (100a), more specifically below the opening (32a). The battery holder (34) can hold batteries (101, 201) and is also movable in the up and down direction. As shown in FIG. 4, the battery holder (34) has a base part (34e), two positioning pins (34a), four unlocking tools (34b), a roller part (34c), and a stopper (34f).

[0034] The base portion (34e) is positioned between a pair of lifting bars (35a). The base portion (34e) is movable in the vertical direction. The base portion (34e) is formed in a flat plate shape. The base portion (34e) has an external shape larger than that of the battery (101, 201). The base portion (34e) is configured to be movable in the horizontal direction below the electric vehicle (200). Specifically, the base portion (34e) is movable in the X direction (X1 direction, X2 direction) and the Y direction (Y1 direction, Y2 direction). The base portion (34e) is rotatable to change the direction (angle) within the XY plane. Additionally, each of the pair of lifting bars (35a) may also be movable in the same way as the base portion (34e).

[0035] Each positioning pin (34a) is formed in the base portion (34e). Each positioning pin (34a) is a part for determining the position of the vehicle body (200a) of the electric vehicle (200) and the base portion (34e). One positioning pin (34a) is formed at one end of the base portion (34e) in the direction parallel to the vehicle width direction (Y direction). The other positioning pin (34a) is formed at the other end of the base portion (34e) in the direction parallel to the vehicle width direction (Y direction).

[0036] As shown in FIG. 5, a pin insertion hole (208) into which each positioning pin (34a) is inserted is formed on the lower surface (200b) of the body (200a) of the electric vehicle (200). Each positioning pin (34a) can be inserted into the pin insertion hole (208).

[0037] Each cleaning tool (34b) is movable in the up and down direction. Each cleaning tool (34b) is movable in the up and down direction relative to the base part (34e). As shown in FIG. 4, each cleaning tool (34b) is positioned inside a pair of positioning pins (34a) in the Y direction. Each cleaning tool (34b) is positioned outside the base part (34e) in the X direction.

[0038] As shown in FIG. 5, the battery (201) has a bottom surface (201e), and a tool insertion hole (201f) into which each cleaning tool (34b) is inserted is formed in the bottom surface (201e). A tool insertion hole is also formed in the bottom surface of the battery (101). Each cleaning tool (34b) can be inserted into the tool insertion hole.

[0039] The roller part (34c) is formed on the base part (34e). The roller part (34c) can rotate around a rotation axis extending in the X direction. When the roller part (34c) rotates in one direction, the battery (101, 201) moves relative to the base part (34e) in one direction (e.g., Y1 side), and when the roller part (34c) rotates in the other direction, the battery (101, 201) moves relative to the base part (34e) in the other direction.

[0040] A marker (34d) is formed at the tip of each positioning pin (34a). The marker (34d) is composed of a light-emitting body such as an LED. The marker (34d) may have a tapered shape facing upward.

[0041] The stopper (34f) is formed on the base portion (34e). The stopper (34f) will be described later.

[0042] Also, referring again to FIG. 1, the first conveying unit (36) conveys the battery (101) stored in the storage unit (100b) toward the battery storage unit (34). Specifically, in the floor area (100c), a storage area (40) is formed for temporarily storing the charged battery (101) that was stored in the storage unit (100b), and the first conveying unit (36) can convey the battery (101) from the storage area (40) toward the battery storage unit (34). Additionally, the first conveying unit (36) may be, for example, a belt conveyor type.

[0043] The second conveyor (37) conveys the used battery (201) that has been separated from the electric vehicle (200) and placed in the battery storage rack (34) from the battery storage rack (34). Specifically, in the floor area (100c), a storage space (42) for storing the battery (201) is formed at a location separated from the storage rack (100b), and the second conveyor (37) conveys the battery (201) from the battery storage rack (34) toward the storage space (42) along the conveyor direction (Y2 direction) in which the first conveyor (36) conveys the battery (101) toward the battery storage rack (34). The first conveyor (36) and the second conveyor (37) are arranged so as to be aligned in the same straight line. In addition, the second return section (37) may also be a belt conveyor type, for example.

[0044] In the storage space (42), a charging facility (52) capable of charging a battery (201) is formed. The battery (201) stored in the storage space (42) is returned to the storage tank (100b) by a return unit (not shown) after charging is completed by the charging facility (52) or during charging. Additionally, the return unit may be composed of a first return section (36) and a second return section (37).

[0045] Here, the stopper (34f) is described. The stopper (34f) is formed on the downstream side of the roller section (34c) in the conveying direction (Y2 direction) of the base section (34e). The stopper (34f) comes into contact with the battery (101) conveyed from the first conveying section (36) to the base section (34e) in the direction opposite to the conveying direction. The position of the stopper (34f) in the direction parallel to the conveying direction (Y direction) is set based on the position of the battery (201) mounted on the electric vehicle (200). The stopper (34f) can move up and down between a protruding position (a position shown in FIG. 4) that protrudes upward from the base portion (34e) to contact the battery (101, 201) and a buried position that is buried within the base portion (34e) to allow movement from the base portion (34e) of the battery (201) after use to the second conveying portion (37).

[0046] The movement of the stopper (34f) between the protruding position and the buried position is controlled by the processor (11) of the control device (10). The processor (11) positions the stopper (34f) in the protruding position when the fully charged battery (101) moves from the first conveyor unit (36) to the base unit (34e), and positions the stopper (34f) in the buried position when the used battery (201) moves from the base unit (34e) to the second conveyor unit (37).

[0047] (How to replace the battery)

[0048] Next, with reference to the flowchart (sequence diagram) of FIG. 6, a battery exchange method using a battery exchange device (100) will be described.

[0049] [Transmission of vehicle information, etc.: Electric Vehicle]

[0050] First, in step S21, the electric vehicle (200) transmits information regarding the electric vehicle (200) and information regarding the battery (201) to the communication unit (13) of the battery exchange device (100). For example, the information is transmitted to the communication unit (13) by performing an operation to transmit each of the information in an unillustrated navigation system of the electric vehicle (200). The electric vehicle (200) transmits each of the information before entering the battery exchange device (100). Additionally, each of the information may be transmitted after the electric vehicle (200) enters the battery exchange device (100).

[0051] [Acquisition of vehicle information, etc.: Battery exchange device]

[0052] Next, in step S1, the communication unit (13) of the battery exchange device (100) obtains information regarding the electric vehicle (200) and information regarding the battery (201), which are transmitted from the electric vehicle (200) in step S21, via communication. Each of the obtained information is stored in memory (12) (see FIG. 1).

[0053] Also, the communication unit (13) may obtain information on the capacity (charging capacity) of the battery (201) or the SOC (State Of Charge) of the battery (201).

[0054] [Transmitting instruction signal for battery replacement: Electric Vehicle]

[0055] Next, in step S22, the electric vehicle (200) stopped in the vehicle stopping area (103) transmits a signal to the communication unit (13) to start the battery replacement operation.

[0056] [Receive instruction signal for battery replacement operation: Battery exchange device]

[0057] Next, in step S2, the communication unit (13) receives the instruction signal transmitted from the electric vehicle (200) in step S22. Additionally, in step S2, after receiving the instruction signal, the processor (11) may transmit an instruction message, etc., to the user of the electric vehicle (200) through the communication unit (13) to turn off the ignition power.

[0058] [Control of the wheel housing: Battery exchange device]

[0059] Next, in step S3, the processor (11) adjusts the position of the wheel housing (31) (see FIG. 2) based on the information (vehicle information and battery information) obtained through the communication unit (13) in step S1. Additionally, the processor (11) may control each of the four wheel housings (31) independently of each other.

[0060] Thus, as the position and direction of the vehicle body (200a) in the horizontal direction are adjusted, the position and direction of the battery (201) in the horizontal direction are also adjusted. As a result, the battery (201) is moved to a predetermined position above the opening (32a).

[0061] [Maintaining the vehicle body horizontally: Battery exchange device]

[0062] Next, in step S4, the processor (11) raises the lifting unit (35) while keeping the shutter (32) open. Thus, the lifting unit (35) lifts the electric vehicle (200) so that after passing through the opening (32a), the height (H) from the bottom surface (FL) of the lower surface (200b) of the vehicle body (200a) becomes a predetermined height (see FIG. 3).

[0063] [Cleaning of Fastening Members: Vehicle]

[0064] Until step S4 is completed or step S5 is initiated, the cleaning unit (200d) cleans the fastening member (205). First, the pump (200g) of the supply unit (200f) is driven. Due to the pressure of the cleaning fluid (F) generated by this, the spraying unit (200e) moves from the storage position to the spraying position and sprays the cleaning fluid (F) toward the fastening member (205). As a result, the fastening member (205) is cleaned, and contaminants attached to the fastening member (205) or its vicinity (tool insertion hole (201f), etc.) are removed. Additionally, the cleaning of the fastening member (205) may be performed inside the battery exchange station (100a) or outside the battery exchange station (100a).

[0065] [Removal of battery after use: Battery exchange device]

[0066] Next, in step S5, the used battery (201) is separated from the body (200a) of the electric vehicle (200). First, the processor (11) raises the battery holder (34). As a result, as shown in FIG. 7, the positioning pin (34a) is inserted into the pin insertion hole (208) formed on the lower surface (200b) of the body (200a), and the release tool (34b) is inserted into the tool insertion hole (201f) formed on the bottom surface (201e) of the battery (201), and the base part (34e) comes into contact with or approaches the bottom surface (201e) of the battery (201). As a result, the battery holder (34) is positioned relative to the electric vehicle (200) (battery (201)). Also, at this time, the positioning pin (34a) is inserted into the pin insertion hole (208) before the seizing tool (34b) is inserted into the tool insertion hole (201f).

[0067] Next, the processor (11) raises the unlocking tool (34b) while the unlocking tool (34b) is inserted into the tool insertion hole (201f). Then, the processor (11) drives (rotates) the unlocking tool (34b) inserted into the tool insertion hole (201f). As a result, the fastening member (205) inside the tool insertion hole (201f) is unlocked. Consequently, the battery (201) is separated from the vehicle body (200a) and placed on the base part (34e). Additionally, the timing at which the positioning pin (34a) is inserted into the pin insertion hole (208) and the timing at which the unlocking tool (34b) is inserted into the tool insertion hole (201f) may be the same.

[0068] [Return used batteries to storage space: Battery exchange device]

[0069] Next, in step S6, the battery (201) separated from the vehicle body (200a) in step S5 is transported to the storage space (42) (see FIG. 1). First, the processor (11) lowers the battery storage stand (34) on which the battery (201) is placed to the height of the second transport section (37) (see FIG. 1). Next, the processor (11) lowers the lifting section (35) to a position lower than the battery storage stand (34) (e.g., the position shown in FIG. 1). As a result, the vehicle body (200a) is no longer held by the lifting section (35), so the electric vehicle (200) is placed on the floor surface (FL) of the vehicle stopping area (103). At this time, the processor (11) places the stopper (34f) in a buried position. Next, the processor (11) drives the roller portion (34c) of the battery storage unit (34) (see FIG. 4) so ​​that the battery (201) moves along the base portion (34e) in the conveying direction (Y2 direction). As a result, the battery (201) placed on the base portion (34e) moves along the base portion (34e) toward the second conveying portion (37) without coming into contact with the stopper (34f), and is transferred from the base portion (34e) to the second conveying portion (37). The battery (201) is conveyed to the storage space (42) by the second conveying portion (37) and stored therein. The battery (201) may be charged by the charging equipment (52) in the storage space (42). In addition, this battery (201) is returned to the hangar (100b) by a return unit after charging is complete or during charging.

[0070] [Return fully charged batteries to the battery rack: Battery exchange device]

[0071] Next, in step S7, the processor (11) returns a fully charged battery (101) stored in the hangar (100b) to the battery storage rack (34). Specifically, the processor (11) returns the battery (101) from the hangar (100b) to the storage area (40) in the floor area (100c), and then returns the battery (101) from the storage area (40) to the battery storage rack (34) by the first return unit (36) along the return direction (Y2 direction). At this time, the processor (11) places the stopper (34f) in a protruding position. When the battery (101) is transferred from the first conveying section (36) to the base section (34e), the processor (11) drives the roller section (34c) so that the battery (101) moves along the conveying direction on the base section (34e). As a result, the battery (101) comes into contact with the stopper (34f) and stops at a predetermined position on the base section (34e).

[0072] [Installation of fully charged battery: Battery exchange device]

[0073] Next, in step S8, the processor (11) performs control to mount the fully charged battery (101) onto the vehicle body (200a). Specifically, the processor (11) raises the lifting unit (35) so that the height (H) of the lower surface (200b) of the vehicle body (200a) from the bottom surface (FL) of the vehicle stopping area (103) becomes a predetermined height.

[0074] Next, the processor (11) raises the battery holder (34). This inserts the positioning pin (34a) into the pin insertion hole. In this state, the processor (11) raises the locking tool (34b). This inserts the locking tool (34b) into the tool insertion hole of the battery (101). Then, the processor (11) drives (rotates) the locking tool (34b). This locks the bolts within the tool insertion hole. When it is detected that all bolts are locked, the vehicle-side connector (not shown) and the battery (101) connector (not shown) are locked. As a result, the mounting of the fully charged battery (101) onto the vehicle body (200a) is completed.

[0075] [Retraction of battery rack and lifting section: Battery exchange device]

[0076] Next, in step S9, the processor (11) withdraws from the electric vehicle (200) while lowering the battery holder (34) and the lifting unit (35). After that, the processor (11) closes the shutter (32) (see FIG. 2).

[0077] [Notification of Battery Replacement Completion: Battery Replacement Device]

[0078] Next, in step S10, the processor (11) notifies the electric vehicle (200) through the communication unit (13) that the battery replacement operation has been completed.

[0079] [Reception of Battery Replacement Completion Notice: Electric Vehicle]

[0080] Then, in step S23, the electric vehicle (200) receives the notification transmitted from the communication unit (13) of the battery exchange device (100) in step S10. As a result, the electric vehicle (200) becomes capable of turning on the ignition power. After that, the processing is terminated.

[0081] In the above embodiment, an example was shown in which the position of the drive unit (30) is adjusted based on information regarding each of the electric vehicle (200) and the battery (201), but the present disclosure is not limited thereto. The position of the drive unit (30) may be adjusted based on information regarding either the electric vehicle (200) or the battery (201).

[0082] As explained above, the electric vehicle (200) in this embodiment is equipped with a cleaning unit (200d) for cleaning the fastening member (205), so a cleaning tool (34b) for separating the fastening member (205) is effectively fitted onto the fastening member (205).

[0083] In the above embodiment, the cleaning section (200d) may be formed in the battery exchange station (100a). In this case, the cleaning section (200d) is formed on the bottom surface (FL) of the vehicle stop area (103) or on the battery storage rack (34), etc.

[0084] Also, in the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10 and FIG. 11, the cleaning unit (200d) may have a slider (200j) and a cam lever (200m).

[0085] A slider (200j) is formed on the vehicle body (200a). The slider (200j) can move in a direction toward the battery (201) relative to the vehicle body (200a) (right direction in FIG. 10 and FIG. 11) and in a direction toward the battery (201) (left direction in FIG. 10 and FIG. 11). The slider (200j) has a first slider part (j1), a second slider part (j2), a rotation axis (j3), a brush part (j4), and an elastic support member (j5).

[0086] The first slider part (j1) is positioned within the vehicle body (200a) in a position parallel to the lower surface (200b) of the vehicle body (200a).

[0087] The second slider part (j2) is positioned in an orthogonal position to the first slider part (j1).

[0088] The rotation axis (j3) connects the first slider part (j1) and the second slider part (j2). More specifically, the rotation axis (j3) connects the base end of the first slider part (j1) and the lower end of the second slider part (j2) so that the first slider part (j1) can rotate around the rotation axis (j3). A guide slit (not shown) is formed in the vehicle body (200a) to guide the rotation axis (j3) along the longitudinal direction (left-right direction in FIG. 10) of the first slider part (j1), and the rotation axis (j3) can move along the guide slit.

[0089] The brush portion (j4) is formed at the tip of the first slider portion (j1). The brush portion (j4) can clean the fastening member (205). The brush portion (j4) has a shape that extends upward from the tip of the first slider portion (j1).

[0090] The elastic support member (j5) connects the vehicle body (200a) and the rotation axis (j3) and elastically supports the rotation axis (j3) relative to the vehicle body (200a) in a direction away from the battery. Additionally, the elastic support member (j5) may be connected to the second slider part (j2).

[0091] The cam lever (200m) drives the brush portion (j4). Specifically, the cam lever (200m) presses the slider (200j) by being pressed against the positioning pin (34g) formed on the base portion (34e). Additionally, the positioning pin (34a) may constitute the positioning pin (34g). The cam lever (200m) has a first lever portion (m1), a second lever portion (m2), and a rotation axis (m3).

[0092] The first lever part (m1) is positioned within the vehicle body (200a) in a position parallel to the lower surface (200b) of the vehicle body (200a). The first lever part (m1) is a part that receives pressure from a positioning pin (34g).

[0093] The second lever part (m2) is orthogonal to the first lever part (m1). The second lever part (m2) can press the second slider part (j2).

[0094] The rotation axis (m3) connects the first lever part (m1) and the second lever part (m2). The rotation axis (m3) connects the first lever part (m1) and the second lever part (m2) so that the position of the second lever part (m2) relative to the first lever part (m1) is maintained.

[0095] [Cleaning of Fastening Members: Vehicle]

[0096] In FIG. 11, as indicated by arrow AR1, when the positioning pin (34g) presses the first lever part (m1) upward, as indicated by arrow AR2, the second lever part (m2) rotates around the rotation axis (m3). Then, as the second slider part (j2) is pressed against the second lever part (m2), as indicated by arrow AR3, the slider (200j) moves in a direction closer to the battery (201) while resisting the elastic force of the elastic support member. During this movement, the fastening member (205) is cleaned by the brush part (j4). Also, in FIG. 11, the positioning pin (34g), slider (200j), and cam lever (200m) before movement are shown with a dotted line.

[0097] Then, when the second slider part (j2) contacts the side of the vehicle body (200a), the first slider part (j1) rotates around the axis of rotation (j3), as indicated by arrow AR4. At this time, the first slider part (j1) rotates to a position that is removed from the movement trajectory of the battery (201). Thus, the separation of the battery (201) from the vehicle body (200a) is avoided by the first slider part (j1) and the brush part (j4). Also, in FIG. 11, the first slider part (j1) and the brush part (j4) just before rotating around the axis of rotation (m3) are shown by a dotted line.

[0098] After that, when the positioning pin (34g) descends together with the base part (34e), the slider (200j) moves toward the cam lever (200m) by the elastic force of the elastic support member (j5). At this time, the first slider part (j1) returns to the initial position (position shown in FIG. 10) by rotating around the rotation axis (j3), and the cam lever (200m) returns to the initial position (position shown in FIG. 10) by being pressed against the second slider part (j2).

[0099] It is understood by those skilled in the art that the exemplary embodiments described above are specific examples of the embodiments described below.

[0100] [Mode 1]

[0101] A vehicle body including a mounting section capable of mounting a battery, and

[0102] The battery disposed in the above-mentioned mounting part, and

[0103] A fastening member for fastening the above battery to the mounting portion, and

[0104] A vehicle having a cleaning unit for cleaning the above-mentioned fastening member.

[0105] In this vehicle, since it has a cleaning unit for cleaning the fastening member, a tool for separating the fastening member is effectively fitted onto the fastening member when replacing the battery.

[0106] [Mode 2]

[0107] The above cleaning unit is,

[0108] A spray unit that sprays a cleaning fluid capable of cleaning the above-mentioned fastening member onto the fastening member, and

[0109] A vehicle described in Embodiment 1, having a supply unit that supplies the cleaning fluid to the injection unit.

[0110] [Mode 3]

[0111] The vehicle described in Embodiment 2, wherein the injection unit is capable of moving in an up-and-down direction between an injection position capable of injecting the cleaning fluid from below toward the fastening member and a storage position stored within the vehicle body.

[0112] In this embodiment, contamination of the spray part is suppressed by positioning the spray part in a storage position when the spraying of the cleaning fluid by the spray part is not performed.

[0113] [Mode 4]

[0114] The above supply unit includes a pump that transfers the cleaning fluid toward the injection unit, and

[0115] The vehicle described in Embodiment 3, wherein the injection unit moves from the storage position to the injection position by the pressure of the cleaning fluid generated by the driving of the pump.

[0116] In this embodiment, since a dedicated member for moving the spraying part becomes unnecessary, the configuration of the cleaning part is simplified.

[0117] [Mode 5]

[0118] The above cleaning unit is,

[0119] The above fastening member has a brush part that can be cleaned, and

[0120] having a cam lever that drives the brush part above,

[0121] The vehicle described in Embodiment 1, wherein the cam lever drives the brush portion by being pressed when the battery is replaced.

[0122] In this embodiment, since the fastening member is cleaned by the brush part when the battery is replaced, a tool for separating the fastening member is effectively fitted into the fastening member.

[0123] [Mode 6]

[0124] The vehicle described in Embodiment 5, wherein the brush portion moves to a position that moves away from the movement trajectory of the battery after cleaning the fastening member.

[0125] In this embodiment, when the battery is separated after cleaning the fastening member, interference with the battery by the brush part is avoided.

[0126] Furthermore, the embodiments disclosed herein are illustrative in all respects and should not be considered limiting. The scope of the invention is defined by the claims, not by the description of the embodiments described above, and includes all modifications within the meaning and scope equivalent to the claims.

Claims

Claim 1 As a vehicle (200), a battery (201); a vehicle body (200a) including a mounting portion (200c) capable of mounting the battery (201); a fastening member (205) for fastening the battery (201) to the mounting portion (200c); and includes a cleaning unit (200d) for cleaning the fastening member (205), wherein the cleaning unit (200d) has a spraying unit (200e) for spraying a cleaning fluid capable of cleaning the fastening member (205) onto the fastening member (205), and a supply unit (200f) for supplying the cleaning fluid to the spraying unit (200e); wherein the spraying unit (200e) is movable in an up-and-down direction between a spraying position capable of spraying the cleaning fluid from below toward the fastening member (205) and a storage position stored within the vehicle body (200a); wherein the cleaning unit (200d) has a brush unit (j4) capable of cleaning the fastening member (205) and a cam lever (200m) for driving the brush unit (j4), and wherein the cam lever (200m) is pressurized when the battery is replaced, thereby the brush unit A vehicle driving (j4). Claim 2 delete Claim 3 delete Claim 4 In claim 1, the supply unit (200f) includes a pump that conveys the cleaning fluid toward the injection unit (200e), and the injection unit (200e) moves from the storage position to the injection position by the pressure of the cleaning fluid generated by the driving of the pump, a vehicle (200). Claim 5 delete Claim 6 In claim 1, the brush part (j4) moves to a position that moves away from the movement trajectory of the battery after cleaning the fastening member (205), a vehicle. Claim 7 In claim 1, the term "cleanable cleaning fluid" refers to a vehicle, which is air or a cleaning liquid.

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