Battery swapping platform, battery swapping station, battery swapping system and battery swapping method

Abstract

A battery swapping platform, a battery swapping station, a battery swapping system and a battery swapping method. The battery swapping platform (200) is provided with a position adjusting apparatus (300) and a battery swapping area (400), wherein the position adjusting apparatus comprises a position adjusting mechanism (310), which position adjusting mechanism is arranged to be movable in a first direction relative to the battery swapping area. The present application is compatible with a variety of different vehicle types, which is conducive to the development and promotion of battery swapping stations.

Description

Battery swap platform, battery swap station, battery swap system and battery swap method

[0001] CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

[0002] This application claims priority to patent application 202311032754.0, filed on August 16, 2023, entitled “Battery swap platform, battery swap station, battery swap system and battery swap method,” and the entire contents of that application are incorporated herein by reference. Technical Field

[0003] The embodiments of the present application relate to the field of battery swapping technology, and more specifically, to a battery swapping platform, a battery swapping station, a battery swapping system, and a battery swapping method. Background Art

[0004] Energy conservation and emission reduction are key to the sustainable development of the automotive industry. In this context, electric vehicles, due to their energy-saving and environmentally friendly advantages, have become a crucial component of this sustainable development. Battery swapping is a crucial method for replenishing energy for electric vehicles, allowing them to quickly recharge when their batteries are running low.

[0005] Before replacing a vehicle's battery, it must be parked on the battery swap platform at a battery swap station and positioned using the platform's positioning device. However, existing positioning devices are only suitable for a single vehicle model and are difficult to achieve compatibility with multiple models. Therefore, finding a battery swap platform that is compatible with different vehicle models is a pressing technical issue.

[0006] Summary of the Invention

[0007] This application provides a battery swap platform, a battery swap station, a battery swap system and a battery swap method, which are compatible with different vehicle models and are conducive to the development and promotion of battery swap stations.

[0008] In a first aspect, a battery exchange platform is provided, which is provided with a position adjustment device and a battery replacement area, wherein the position adjustment device includes a position adjustment mechanism, and the position adjustment mechanism is configured to be movable along a first direction relative to the battery replacement area.

[0009] An embodiment of the present application provides a battery swap platform, which is provided with a position adjustment device and a battery replacement area. The battery replacement area can provide space for vehicles to perform battery replacement operations in the area. The position adjustment device includes a position adjustment mechanism, and the position adjustment mechanism is configured to be movable along a first direction relative to the battery replacement area. In this way, by adjusting the position of the position adjustment mechanism in the first direction, the position adjustment mechanism can have different distances from the battery replacement area, so that the battery swap platform can be suitable for vehicles with different wheelbases or vehicle lengths, thereby being compatible with more vehicle models. Therefore, the battery swap platform of the embodiment of the present application can be compatible with different vehicle models, which is conducive to the development and promotion of battery swap stations.

[0010] In a possible implementation, the position adjustment device includes a moving mechanism, which is connected to the position adjustment mechanism and is used to move the position adjustment mechanism to a target position along the first direction.

[0011] In the above technical solution, the moving mechanism can drive the position adjustment mechanism to move in the first direction, thereby moving the position adjustment mechanism to the target position. After the position adjustment mechanism moves to the target position, the vehicle can enter the battery swap platform and then park on the position adjustment mechanism. The setting of the moving mechanism realizes the movement of the position adjustment mechanism in the first direction.

[0012] In one possible implementation, the moving mechanism includes a connecting assembly and a push rod assembly, the first end of the connecting assembly is connected to the position adjustment mechanism, and the second end of the connecting assembly is connected to the push rod assembly; the push rod assembly is configured to be able to extend along the first direction to lift the connecting assembly so that the position adjustment mechanism rises along the second direction.

[0013] In the above technical solution, the two ends of the connecting assembly are respectively connected to the position adjustment mechanism and the push rod assembly. When the push rod assembly extends in a first direction, it pushes up the connecting assembly, thereby driving the position adjustment mechanism to rise. Once the position adjustment mechanism is raised, it is easier for the moving mechanism to drive the position adjustment mechanism to move in the first direction, while also reducing the impact of debris on the battery swap platform on the movement of the position adjustment mechanism.

[0014] In one possible implementation, the push rod assembly includes a pushing portion and a rod portion, the pushing portion is used to drive the rod portion to extend and retract along the first direction; the rod portion is connected to the pushing portion, and the rod portion is configured to be able to extend along the first direction under the drive of the pushing portion to lift the connecting assembly.

[0015] In the above technical solution, the pusher is connected to the rod, and the pusher can drive the rod to extend and retract in the first direction. When the pusher pushes the rod to extend in the first direction, the rod can lift the connecting assembly. In this way, the connecting assembly can drive the position adjustment mechanism to rise in the second direction, thereby facilitating the movement mechanism to drive the position adjustment mechanism to move in the first direction.

[0016] In one possible implementation, the first end of the rod is connected to the pushing portion, and the second end of the rod is provided with a wedge block, the size of the second end of the wedge block is larger than the size of the first end of the wedge block, and the second end of the wedge block is the end of the wedge block close to the pushing portion along the first direction.

[0017] In the above technical solution, by providing the wedge-shaped block, the connecting assembly can be lifted up relatively smoothly under the action of the rod, thereby lifting up the position adjustment mechanism relatively smoothly. In other words, the position adjustment mechanism can be lifted up slowly along the second direction.

[0018] In a possible implementation, the connecting assembly includes a shaft and a bearing, the first end of the shaft is connected to the position adjustment mechanism, the second end of the shaft is connected to the bearing, and the bearing is located on a side of the moving mechanism away from the position adjustment mechanism.

[0019] In the above technical solution, through the arrangement of the shaft and the bearing, when the push rod assembly lifts the connecting assembly, the bearing rolls on the push rod assembly, which helps to reduce the resistance of the push rod assembly to lift the connecting assembly.

[0020] In a possible implementation, the position adjustment device includes a fixing mechanism, the fixing mechanism includes a first locking portion and a second locking portion, and the first locking portion and the second locking portion are configured to lock with each other when the position adjustment mechanism moves to the target position.

[0021] In the above technical solution, when the position adjustment mechanism moves to the target position, the first locking portion and the second locking portion engage with each other, so that the position adjustment mechanism can be fixed at the target position, reducing the impact of the impact force on the position adjustment mechanism during the process of parking the vehicle on the position adjustment mechanism, thereby reducing the risk of movement of the position adjustment mechanism.

[0022] In one possible implementation, the position adjustment mechanism further includes end plates disposed at both ends of the position adjustment mechanism in the third direction, the end plates being provided with the first engaging portion; and the second engaging portion being disposed on the battery swap platform and located between the movable mechanism and the end plates. This allows the position adjustment mechanism to be fixed to the battery swap platform when it is moved to its target position, reducing the risk of movement of the position adjustment mechanism.

[0023] In one possible implementation, the first engaging portion includes a convex portion protruding along the second direction, and the second engaging portion is a rack extending along the first direction. When the position adjustment mechanism moves to the target position, the convex portion engages with a tooth groove of the rack. Thus, when the convex portion engages with the tooth groove, the first engaging portion engages with the second engaging portion, and the position adjustment mechanism is fixed in the first direction.

[0024] In a possible implementation, the position adjustment device further includes a transmission mechanism, and the transmission mechanism is connected to the moving mechanism to drive the moving mechanism to move along the first direction.

[0025] In the above technical solution, the transmission mechanism can be used to drive the moving mechanism to move in the first direction, thereby driving the position adjustment mechanism to move along the first direction.

[0026] In a possible implementation, the transmission mechanism includes a motor and a chain, and the motor is configured to drive the chain to rotate; the moving mechanism includes an adapter plate, and the adapter plate is fixedly connected to the chain.

[0027] In the above technical solution, the motor can drive the chain to rotate, and the chain can drive the adapter plate to move along the first direction, thereby driving the moving mechanism to move along the first direction.

[0028] In one possible implementation, the moving mechanism includes a moving plate, one end of the adapter plate is connected to the moving plate, and the other end is connected to the chain. In this way, the chain can drive the adapter plate to move in the first direction, and the adapter plate drives the moving plate to move in the first direction.

[0029] In one possible implementation, the chain pitch L6 and the rack tooth pitch L5 of the fixed mechanism in the position adjustment device satisfy the following relationship: L5 = nL6, where n is a positive integer. This way, the chain's rotational distance corresponds to the movement distance of the position adjustment mechanism, which in turn corresponds to the number of tooth grooves in the rack that it passes through. Setting L5 = nL6 facilitates the mating of the rack and the protrusions on the position adjustment mechanism.

[0030] In a possible implementation, L5 = L6, which is beneficial for the cooperation between the rack and the protrusion.

[0031] In one possible implementation, the position adjustment device further includes a guide rail extending along the first direction; and the movable mechanism further includes a pulley movable along the guide rail. Thus, the pulley of the movable mechanism moves on the guide rail, thereby reducing the risk of the movable mechanism shifting during movement.

[0032] In one possible implementation, the battery replacement area includes a first recess configured to accommodate a battery replacement device, allowing the battery of the vehicle to be replaced using the battery replacement device housed in the first recess after the vehicle is parked in the position adjustment mechanism. This first recess eliminates the need to lift the vehicle when replacing its battery, simplifying the battery replacement process and making the battery replacement platform suitable for heavier vehicles.

[0033] In a possible implementation, the battery exchange platform further includes a connecting plate, which is configured to connect the two ends of the first groove along the first direction, and the connecting plate is movable along the third direction.

[0034] In the above technical solution, the jumper plate can connect the two ends of the first groove along the first direction, so that the vehicle can enter the battery exchange platform through the jumper plate; the jumper plate is movable along the width direction of the vehicle, so that after the vehicle enters the battery exchange platform, the jumper plate moves along the third direction toward the two ends of the battery exchange platform, so that the battery exchange device moves to the corresponding position of the first groove to perform battery exchange operations on the vehicle.

[0035] In one possible implementation, the position adjustment mechanism includes a support platform configured to support and secure the wheels of the vehicle. Thus, after the vehicle enters the battery swapping platform, the support platform secures the vehicle, facilitating battery swapping operations.

[0036] In a second aspect, a battery swap station is provided, comprising the battery swap platform in the first aspect and any possible implementation thereof.

[0037] In a third aspect, a battery replacement method is provided, including: obtaining vehicle information; and controlling a position adjustment mechanism in a position adjustment device to move along a first direction relative to a battery replacement area according to the vehicle information before the vehicle enters a battery replacement platform.

[0038] Before a vehicle enters the battery swapping platform, vehicle information is obtained; before the vehicle enters the battery swapping platform, the position adjustment mechanism is controlled to move in a first direction relative to the battery swapping area based on the vehicle information. This allows the position adjustment mechanism to align with the vehicle, thereby facilitating the position adjustment mechanism to support the vehicle. The above solution is applicable to different types of vehicles, and thus the position adjustment mechanism of the position adjustment device can be adjusted based on the vehicle information to perform battery swap operations on different vehicles.

[0039] In one possible implementation, before the vehicle enters the battery swap platform, the position adjustment mechanism in the position adjustment device is controlled to move in a first direction relative to the battery swap area based on the vehicle's information, including: controlling the push rod assembly of the moving mechanism to lift the position adjustment mechanism; after the position adjustment mechanism is lifted, controlling the position adjustment mechanism to move in the first direction relative to the battery swap area based on the vehicle's information. In this way, by lifting the position adjustment mechanism before it moves, the position adjustment mechanism avoids contact with the ground of the battery swap platform during movement, thereby reducing the impact of debris on the position adjustment mechanism on the battery swap platform.

[0040] In one possible implementation, before the vehicle enters the battery swap platform, the positioning mechanism in the positioning device is controlled to move in a first direction relative to the battery swap area based on the vehicle's information. This includes: determining the distance the positioning mechanism should move in the first direction based on the vehicle's information; and controlling the positioning mechanism to move in the first direction to a target position based on the distance moved. In this way, the position of the positioning mechanism corresponds to the position of the vehicle after entering the battery swap platform, making it easier for the positioning mechanism to support the vehicle.

[0041] In one possible implementation, the vehicle information includes at least one of the following: vehicle wheelbase information, vehicle battery position information, and distance information between the vehicle's front wheels and the battery. This facilitates adjusting the position of the position adjustment mechanism based on the vehicle information.

[0042] In a fourth aspect, a battery exchange system is provided, comprising a memory and a processor, wherein the memory is used to store computer instructions, and the processor is used to call the computer instructions so that the battery exchange system implements the method in the third aspect and any possible implementation thereof. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0043] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present application, the following is a brief introduction to the drawings required for use in the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present application. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on the drawings without creative work.

[0044] FIG1 is a schematic diagram of the structure of a battery swap platform according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0045] FIG2 is a schematic structural diagram of a position adjustment device according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0046] FIG3 is a schematic diagram of a vehicle entering a battery swap platform according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0047] FIG4 is a schematic structural diagram of a push rod assembly according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0048] FIG5 is a schematic structural diagram of a fixing mechanism according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0049] FIG6 is a schematic structural diagram of a fixing mechanism according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0050] FIG7 is a schematic diagram of a partial structure of a chain according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0051] FIG8 is a schematic diagram of a partial structure of a rack according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0052] FIG9 is a schematic structural diagram of a battery swap station according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0053] FIG10 is a schematic diagram of a battery replacement method according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0054] FIG11 is a schematic diagram of a battery replacement system according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0055] In the drawings, the drawings are not drawn to scale.

[0056] Reference numerals: 100: battery swap station; 200: battery swap platform; 300: position adjustment device; 400: battery swap area; 410: first groove; 500: lap plate; 600: battery swap device; 310: position adjustment mechanism; 320: moving mechanism; 330: fixing mechanism; 340: transmission mechanism; 321: connecting assembly; 322: push rod assembly; 3221: pushing portion; 3222: rod portion; 3223: wedge block; 3211: shaft; 321 2: bearing; 323: movable plate; 3231: through hole; 324: adapter plate; 331: first engaging portion; 332: second engaging portion; 3311: protrusion; 3312: main body; 3320: rack; 3321: tooth groove; 312: end plate; 342: motor; 341: chain; 350: guide rail; 325: pulley; 311: supporting platform; 1: vehicle; 11: wheel; 111: front wheel; 112: middle wheel; 113: rear wheel; 12: battery. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0057] The following detailed description of the embodiments of the present application is provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and examples. The following detailed description of the embodiments and the accompanying drawings are used to illustrate the principles of the present application, but are not intended to limit the scope of the present application. That is, the present application is not limited to the described embodiments.

[0058] In the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, "multiple" means more than two; the terms "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "inside", "outside", etc., indicating directions or positional relationships, are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific direction, be constructed and operated in a specific direction, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on this application. In addition, the terms "first", "second", "third", etc. are only used to distinguish different objects, and are not used to describe a specific order or a primary and secondary relationship. "Vertical" is not strictly perpendicular, but is within the allowable error range. "Parallel" is not strictly parallel, but is within the allowable error range.

[0059] The directional words appearing in the following description are all directions shown in the figures, and do not limit the specific structure of this application. In the description of this application, it should also be noted that, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installed", "connected", and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in this application can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0060] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used in this application have the same meanings as commonly understood by technicians in the technical field to which this application belongs; the terms used in the specification of this application are only for the purpose of describing specific embodiments and are not intended to limit this application; the terms "including" and "having" in the specification and claims of this application and the above-mentioned figure descriptions and any variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusions.

[0061] References to "embodiments" in this application mean that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with the embodiment may be included in at least one embodiment of the application. The appearance of this phrase in various places in the specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor does it constitute an independent or alternative embodiment that is mutually exclusive of other embodiments. It is understood, both explicitly and implicitly, by those skilled in the art that the embodiments described in this application may be combined with other embodiments.

[0062] With the increase in the number of electric vehicles, the requirements for electric vehicles are also getting higher and higher. During the driving process of electric vehicles, the power will gradually decrease. In current technology, it is necessary to regularly charge the battery in the vehicle through a charging pile to ensure that the battery has sufficient power to maintain the continuous operation of the vehicle. However, since the battery capacity is generally large, each charging time will be long. During this long charging time, the user cannot use the vehicle, which will seriously affect the user's driving experience. Therefore, battery swap stations came into being. They can directly replace the low-power battery in the vehicle with a fully charged battery. The entire battery swap process is short, which can greatly save battery charging time, will not affect the user's use of the vehicle, and greatly improve the user's driving experience.

[0063] Before replacing a vehicle's battery, it must be parked on a battery swapping platform and positioned using a positioning device on the platform. However, some positioning devices only work with a single vehicle type, making it difficult to achieve compatibility with multiple models, hindering the development and promotion of battery swapping stations.

[0064] In view of this, the present application provides a battery swap platform, which is equipped with a position adjustment device and a battery replacement area. The position adjustment device includes a position adjustment mechanism, which is movable along a first direction relative to the battery replacement area, so that the position adjustment device can be applied to a variety of vehicle models, which is conducive to the development and promotion of battery swap stations.

[0065] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the structure of a battery swap platform according to an embodiment of the present application. As shown in Figure 1 , the present embodiment provides a battery swap platform 200, which is provided with a position adjustment device 300 and a battery replacement area 400.

[0066] The battery swap area 400 can provide space for battery swapping operations on vehicles 1. The battery swap area 400 is a fixed area on the battery swap platform 200. That is, for all vehicles 1, the battery swap area 400 is used to swap the battery of the vehicle 1 (i.e., replace the battery 12 of the vehicle 1). For example, the battery swap area 400 is provided with a battery swap device, which is used to replace the battery 12 of the vehicle 1.

[0067] FIG2 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the position adjustment device according to an embodiment of the present application, and FIG3 is a schematic diagram of a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present application after entering the battery swap platform. As shown in FIG1 to FIG3, the position adjustment device 300 includes a position adjustment mechanism 310, which is configured to be movable along a first direction relative to the battery swap area 400. The first direction can be the length direction of the vehicle 1. For example, as shown in FIG1, the first direction is the X direction.

[0068] Different types of vehicles 1 may have different lengths or wheelbases. Accordingly, different types of vehicles 1 may have different distances between the battery 12 and the wheels 11 of the vehicle 1. For example, the battery 12 of the vehicle 1 is mounted on the chassis of the vehicle 1. For vehicles 1 with different wheelbases, the distance between the battery 12 and the front wheels 111 varies. The wheelbase of the vehicle 1 may refer to the distance between the front wheel 111 and the middle wheel 112, or between the front wheel 111 and the rear wheel 113.

[0069] The position adjustment mechanism 310 is configured to be movable along a first direction relative to the battery swap area 400, so that the position adjustment mechanism 310 can correspond to vehicles 1 of different lengths or wheelbases. For example, if the wheelbase of vehicle 1 is longer, the position adjustment mechanism 310 can be moved along the AA direction in Figure 1 so that after the vehicle 1 enters the battery swap platform 200, the wheel 11 of the vehicle 1 is parked on the position adjustment mechanism 310. For another example, if the wheelbase of vehicle 1 is shorter, the position adjustment mechanism 310 can be moved in a direction opposite to the AA direction in Figure 1.

[0070] The position adjustment mechanism 310 is also used to support the vehicle 1. As an example, as shown in Figure 3, after the vehicle 1 enters the battery swap platform, the position adjustment mechanism 310 is used to support the wheels 11 (e.g., the front wheels 111) of the vehicle 1. Accordingly, the position adjustment mechanism 310 is also used to guide the vehicle 1, that is, the position adjustment mechanism 310 is used to guide the vehicle 1 to park on the position adjustment mechanism 310.

[0071] Optionally, in some embodiments, the position adjustment mechanism 310 may also support the chassis of the vehicle 1 .

[0072] The embodiment of the present application provides a battery swap platform 200, which is provided with a position adjustment device 300 and a battery replacement area 400. The battery replacement area 400 can provide a space for the vehicle 1 to perform battery swap operations. The position adjustment device 300 includes a position adjustment mechanism 310, and the position adjustment mechanism 310 is configured to be movable along a first direction relative to the battery replacement area 400. In this way, by adjusting the position of the position adjustment mechanism 310 in the first direction, the position adjustment mechanism 310 can be applicable to vehicles 1 with different vehicle lengths or wheelbases, thereby being compatible with more vehicle models. Therefore, the battery swap platform 200 of the embodiment of the present application can be compatible with different vehicle models, which is conducive to the development and promotion of battery swap stations.

[0073] In some embodiments, the position adjustment device 300 includes a moving mechanism 320 , which is connected to the position adjustment mechanism 310 and is used to move the position adjustment mechanism 310 to a target position along a first direction.

[0074] The destination position may refer to the position of the wheel 11 (specifically, the front wheel 111) of the vehicle 1 after the vehicle 1 enters the battery swap platform 200. The position of the wheel 11 corresponds to the position of the position adjustment mechanism 310 so that the position adjustment mechanism 310 can carry the wheel 11 of the vehicle 1.

[0075] Depending on the type of vehicle 1, the vehicle 1 may have two or more pairs of wheels. For medium to large vehicles 1, the vehicle 1 may have three pairs of wheels, namely, front wheels 111, middle wheels 112, and rear wheels 113. After the vehicle 1 enters the battery swap platform 200, the battery swap area 400 may be located between the front wheels 111 and the middle wheels 112.

[0076] In the above embodiment, the moving mechanism 320 can drive the position adjustment mechanism 310 to move in the first direction, so that the position adjustment mechanism 310 can move to the target position. After the position adjustment mechanism 310 moves to the target position, the vehicle 1 can enter the battery swap platform 200, and then the vehicle 1 is parked on the position adjustment mechanism 310. The setting of the moving mechanism 320 enables the position adjustment mechanism 310 to move in the first direction.

[0077] In some embodiments, the moving mechanism 320 includes a connecting assembly 321 and a push rod assembly 322. A first end of the connecting assembly 321 is connected to the position adjustment mechanism 310, and a second end of the connecting assembly 321 is connected to the push rod assembly 322. The push rod assembly 322 is configured to extend in a first direction to lift the connecting assembly 321, thereby raising the position adjustment mechanism 310 in a second direction, which is the vehicle height direction of the vehicle 1.

[0078] 1 to 3 , the second direction is the Z direction in the figures.

[0079] The first end of the connecting component 321 is one end of the connecting component 321 in the third direction; the second end of the connecting component 322 is the other end of the connecting component 321 in the third direction. The third direction can be the width direction of the vehicle 1, such as the y direction shown in Figures 1 and 2.

[0080] In the above embodiment, the two ends of the connecting assembly 321 are respectively connected to the position adjustment mechanism 310 and the push rod assembly 322. After the push rod assembly 322 extends in the first direction, it pushes up the connecting assembly 321. In this way, the connecting assembly 321 can drive the position adjustment mechanism 310 to rise in the second direction. After the position adjustment mechanism 310 is raised, it is easier for the moving mechanism 320 to drive the position adjustment mechanism 310 to move in the first direction, and at the same time, it can reduce the impact of debris on the battery swap platform 200 on the movement of the position adjustment mechanism 310.

[0081] Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of the structure of a push rod assembly according to one embodiment of the present application. In some embodiments, as shown in Figure 4 , the push rod assembly 322 includes a push portion 3221 and a rod portion 3222. The push portion 3221 is configured to drive the rod portion 3222 to extend and retract in a first direction. The rod portion 3222 is connected to the push portion 3221 and is configured to extend in the first direction under the drive of the push portion 3221 to lift the connecting assembly 321.

[0082] The push rod assembly 322 can be pushed pneumatically or hydraulically, and the embodiments of the present application include but are not limited to this.

[0083] Optionally, the rod portion 3222 is a rod extending along the first direction.

[0084] The pusher 3221, acting as the power source for the push rod assembly 322, can drive the rod 3222 to extend or retract in a first direction. When the pusher 3221 drives the rod 3222 to extend in the first direction, the rod 3222 lifts the connecting assembly 321. When the pusher 3221 drives the rod 3222 to retract in the first direction, the connecting assembly 321 drops in a second direction.

[0085] In the above embodiment, the pushing portion 3221 is connected to the rod portion 3222. The pushing portion 3221 can drive the rod portion 3222 to extend and retract in the first direction. When the pushing portion 3221 pushes the rod portion 3222 to extend in the first direction, the rod portion 3222 can lift the connecting assembly 321. In this way, the connecting assembly 321 can drive the position adjustment mechanism 310 to rise in the second direction, thereby facilitating the movement mechanism 320 to drive the position adjustment mechanism 310 to move in the first direction.

[0086] In some embodiments, as shown in Figure 4, the first end of the rod portion 3222 is connected to the pushing portion 3221, and the second end of the rod portion 3222 is provided with a wedge block 3223. The dimension d2 of the second end of the wedge block 3223 is greater than the dimension d1 of the first end of the wedge block 3223. The second end of the wedge block 3223 is the end of the wedge block 3223 close to the pushing portion 3221.

[0087] The dimension d1 of the first end of the wedge block 3223 is the maximum dimension of the wedge block 3223 along the second direction at the first end; the dimension d2 of the second end of the wedge block 3223 is the maximum dimension of the wedge block 3223 along the second direction at the second end.

[0088] The first end of the wedge block 3223 is an end away from the rod portion 3222 along the first direction, and the second end of the wedge block 3223 is an end close to the pushing portion 3221 along the first direction.

[0089] The cross section of the wedge block 3223 is a trapezoid, specifically a right-angled trapezoid.

[0090] In the above embodiment, the wedge block 3223 is provided, and the connecting assembly 321 can be lifted more smoothly under the action of the rod 3222, thereby lifting the position adjustment mechanism 310 more smoothly. In other words, the position adjustment mechanism 310 can be lifted slowly along the second direction.

[0091] In some embodiments, the connecting assembly 321 includes a shaft 3211 and a bearing 3212 , wherein the first end of the shaft 3211 is connected to the position adjustment mechanism 310 , and the second end of the shaft 3211 is connected to the bearing 3212 , and the bearing 3212 is located on the side of the moving mechanism 320 away from the position adjustment mechanism 310 .

[0092] The shaft 3211 extends along a third direction, which is the vehicle width direction of the vehicle 1 .

[0093] When the wedge block 3223 is provided at the second end of the rod 3222, the pusher 3221 pushes the rod 3222 to extend in the first direction, and the bearing 3212 rolls from the first end of the wedge block 3223 to the second end of the wedge block 3223. The rolling of the bearing 3212 simultaneously drives the shaft 3211 to rise in the second direction, and the shaft 3211 then drives the position adjustment mechanism 310 to rise in the second direction. Therefore, the provision of the wedge block 3223 facilitates the rolling of the bearing 3212 on the wedge block 3223, which in turn facilitates the bearing 3212 to drive the shaft 3211 to rise in the second direction, and thus facilitates the shaft 3211 to drive the position adjustment mechanism 310 to rise in the second direction.

[0094] In the above embodiment, through the arrangement of the shaft 3211 and the bearing 3212, when the push rod assembly 322 lifts the connecting assembly 321, the bearing 3212 rolls on the push rod assembly 322, which helps to reduce the resistance of the push rod assembly 322 to lift the connecting assembly 321.

[0095] Optionally, the connecting component 321 is a cylindrical shaft extending along the third direction.

[0096] Optionally, the moving mechanism 320 includes a screw and a drive device. For example, one end of the screw is connected to the position adjustment mechanism 310, and the other end is connected to the drive device. The drive device drives the screw to move, and the screw drives the position adjustment device 310 to move.

[0097] Figure 5 is a schematic diagram of the structure of a fixing mechanism according to an embodiment of the present application, and Figure 6 is a schematic diagram of the structure of a fixing mechanism according to an embodiment of the present application. In some embodiments, as shown in Figures 5 and 6, the position adjustment device 300 includes a fixing mechanism 330, which includes a first engaging portion 331 and a second engaging portion 332. The first engaging portion 331 and the second engaging portion 332 are configured to engage with each other when the position adjustment mechanism 310 moves to the target position.

[0098] In the above technical solution, when the position adjustment mechanism 310 moves to the target position, the first locking portion 331 and the second locking portion 332 engage with each other, so that the position adjustment mechanism 310 can be fixed at the target position, reducing the impact force of the position adjustment mechanism 310 during the process of the vehicle 1 being parked on the position adjustment mechanism 310, thereby reducing the risk of the position adjustment mechanism 310 moving.

[0099] In some embodiments, the position adjustment mechanism 310 also includes end plates 312 arranged at both ends of the third direction of the position adjustment mechanism 310, and a first locking portion 331 is provided on the end plate 312; the second locking portion 332 is provided on the battery exchange platform 200 and is located between the moving mechanism 320 and the end plate 312.

[0100] The second engaging portion 332 is located between the moving mechanism 320 and the end plate 312. In the third direction, the second engaging portion 332 is located between the moving mechanism 320 and the end plate 312. Thus, the first engaging portion 331 is closer to the second engaging portion 332 than the moving mechanism 320, facilitating engagement between the first engaging portion 331 and the second engaging portion 332.

[0101] In the above embodiment, the first locking portion 331 on the end plate 312 and the second locking portion 332 on the battery exchange platform 200 can cooperate to fix the position adjustment mechanism 310 to the battery exchange platform 200 when the position adjustment mechanism 310 moves to the target position, thereby reducing the risk of movement of the position adjustment mechanism 310.

[0102] In some embodiments, as shown in Figure 6, the first engaging portion 331 includes a protrusion 3311 protruding along the second direction, and the second engaging portion 332 is a rack 3320 extending along the first direction. When the position adjustment mechanism 310 moves to the target position, the protrusion 3311 is engaged with the tooth groove 3321 of the rack 3320.

[0103] The first engaging portion 331 includes a main body portion 3312 and a protrusion 3311 . The protrusion 3311 extends from the main body portion 3312 and protrudes from the main body portion 3312 along the second direction.

[0104] When the moving mechanism 320 drives the position adjustment mechanism 31 to move to the target position, the push rod assembly 322 retracts along the first direction, and the connecting assembly 321 falls along the second direction while driving the position adjustment mechanism 310 to fall along the second direction. After the position adjustment mechanism 310 falls, the protrusion 3311 is engaged with the tooth groove 3321 of the rack 3320.

[0105] In the above embodiment, when the protrusion 3311 is engaged with the tooth groove 3321 , the first engaging portion 331 is engaged with the second engaging portion 332 , and the position adjustment mechanism 310 is fixed in the first direction.

[0106] Alternatively, the second engaging portion 332 is a plate having a recess and extending in the first direction, and the first engaging portion 331 can be snapped into the recess. Alternatively, the first engaging portion 332 has a recess, and the second engaging portion 332 is a plate having a protrusion and extending in the first direction, and the recess can be snapped into the protrusion. It should be noted that the first engaging portion 331 and the second engaging portion 332 in the embodiments of the present application include but are not limited to the above.

[0107] In some embodiments, the position adjustment device 300 further includes a transmission mechanism 340 , which is connected to the moving mechanism 320 to drive the moving mechanism 320 to move along the first direction.

[0108] In the above embodiment, the transmission mechanism 340 can drive the moving mechanism 320 to move in the first direction, thereby driving the position adjustment mechanism 310 to move along the first direction.

[0109] In some embodiments, the transmission mechanism 340 includes a motor 342 and a chain 341 , and the motor 342 is configured to drive the chain 341 to rotate; the moving mechanism 320 includes an adapter plate 324 , and the adapter plate 324 is fixedly connected to the chain 341 .

[0110] The adapter plate 324 includes a first portion and a second portion (not shown). The first portion is connected to the moving mechanism 320, and the second portion is connected to the first portion and is bent at the location of the connection with the first portion. In this way, the second portion is fixedly connected to the chain 341. The provision of the adapter plate 324 can realize the connection between the moving mechanism 320 and the chain 341, so that the chain 341 can drive the moving mechanism 320 to move in the first direction.

[0111] Optionally, the adapter plate 324 is fixedly connected to the chain 341 via bolts.

[0112] In the above embodiment, the motor 342 can drive the chain 341 to rotate, and the chain 341 can drive the adapter plate 324 to move along the first direction, thereby driving the moving mechanism 320 to move along the first direction.

[0113] In some embodiments, the moving mechanism 320 includes a moving plate 323, one end of an adapter plate 324 is connected to the moving plate 323, and the other end is connected to a chain 341. In this way, the chain 341 can drive the adapter plate 324 to move along the first direction, and the adapter plate 324 drives the moving plate 323 to move along the first direction.

[0114] Optionally, the push rod assembly 322 is disposed on the moving plate 323. Thus, when the moving plate 323 moves along the first direction, the push rod assembly 322 moves along the first direction with the moving plate 323.

[0115] Optionally, a through hole 3231 is provided on the movable plate 323, and the position of the through hole 3231 corresponds to the bearing 3212. The through hole 3231 can be a hole extending along the second direction, such as a rectangular hole, so as to provide space for the movement of the shaft 3211 along the second direction.

[0116] Figure 7 is a schematic diagram of a partial structure of a chain according to an embodiment of the present application; Figure 8 is a schematic diagram of a partial structure of a rack according to an embodiment of the present application. In some embodiments, as shown in Figures 7 and 8 , the pitch L6 of the chain 341 and the tooth pitch L5 of the rack 3320 in the fixing mechanism 330 of the position adjustment device 300 satisfy the following relationship: L5 = nL6, where n is a positive integer. For example, n can be 1, 2, 5, or any other positive integer.

[0117] The pitch L6 of the chain 341 is the distance between adjacent rollers 3412 of the chain 341 .

[0118] The tooth pitch L5 of the rack 3320 is the distance between the centers of adjacent tooth grooves 3321 .

[0119] In the above embodiment, the rotation distance of the chain 341 corresponds to the moving distance of the position adjustment mechanism 310 of the position adjustment device 300, and the moving distance of the position adjustment mechanism 310 corresponds to the number of tooth grooves 3321 of the rack 3320 passed by the position adjustment mechanism 310. By setting L5=nL6, it is facilitated to cooperate with the rack 3320 and the protrusion 3311 on the position adjustment mechanism 310.

[0120] In some embodiments, L5 = L6, which facilitates the cooperation between the rack 3320 and the protrusion 3311.

[0121] In some embodiments, the position adjustment device 300 further includes a guide rail 350 extending along a first direction, and the moving mechanism 320 further includes a pulley 325 movable along the guide rail 350. Thus, the pulley 325 of the moving mechanism 320 moves on the guide rail 350, which can reduce the risk of the moving mechanism 320 deviating during movement.

[0122] Optionally, the pulley 325 is arranged at one end of the movable plate 323 along the second direction close to the battery exchange platform 200.

[0123] In some embodiments, the battery replacement area 400 includes a first groove 410, which is configured to accommodate a battery replacement device 600, so that after the vehicle 1 is parked in the position adjustment mechanism 310, the battery 12 of the vehicle 1 can be replaced by the battery replacement device 600 accommodated in the first groove 410.

[0124] Optionally, the battery swap device 600 is movable and can carry a fully charged battery to the first groove 410 and replace the battery 12 (also referred to as a depleted battery) of the vehicle 1 with a fully charged battery. As an example, after the vehicle 1 enters the battery swap platform 200 and is parked at the position adjustment mechanism 310, the battery swap device 600 moves to the position of the first groove 410 corresponding to the battery 12 of the vehicle 1 and replaces the battery 12 of the vehicle 1.

[0125] Optionally, the battery replacement device 600 includes a mechanical claw, which is used to replace the battery 12.

[0126] Optionally, the battery 12 of the vehicle 1 is located at the chassis of the vehicle 1 .

[0127] By providing the first recess 410, the battery swapping device 600 can perform battery swapping operations within the first recess 410. This means that the battery swapping operation can be performed on the vehicle 1 without having to lift it. This not only makes it suitable for heavier vehicles 1, but also simplifies the battery swapping process.

[0128] Optionally, the vehicle 1 is a logistics vehicle, and further, the vehicle 1 is a heavy truck. The battery swap platform 200 of the embodiment of the present application can be applicable to the above-mentioned type of vehicle 1, but is not limited to the above-mentioned type of vehicle 1. For example, the vehicle 1 can also be a passenger car.

[0129] In some embodiments, the battery exchange platform 200 also includes a jumper plate 500, which is configured to connect the two ends of the first groove 410 along the first direction. The jumper plate 500 is movable along a third direction, which is the vehicle width direction of the vehicle 1.

[0130] In the above embodiment, the jumper plate 500 connects the two ends of the first groove 410 along the first direction, so that the vehicle 1 can enter the battery exchange platform 200 through the jumper plate 500; the jumper plate 500 is movable along the width direction of the vehicle 1, so that after the vehicle 1 enters the battery exchange platform 200, the jumper plate 500 moves toward the two ends of the battery exchange platform 200 along the third direction (for example, moves along the BB direction), so that the battery exchange device 600 moves to the corresponding position of the first groove 410 to perform battery exchange operations on the vehicle 1.

[0131] In some embodiments, the position adjustment mechanism 310 includes a support platform 311, which is configured to support and secure the wheels of the vehicle 1. In this way, after the vehicle 1 enters the battery swap platform 200, the support platform 311 secures the vehicle 1, thereby facilitating the battery swap operation on the vehicle 1.

[0132] Optionally, the carrying platform 311 extends along the third direction.

[0133] An embodiment of the present application provides a battery swap station, comprising the battery swap platform 200 in any of the above embodiments.

[0134] FIG9 is a schematic diagram of the structure of a battery swap station according to an embodiment of the present application. The battery swap station 100 may include a battery rack (not shown). The battery rack may be configured with multiple batteries. The battery rack may include a battery charging compartment and a battery cache device. Batteries may be stored in the battery charging compartment so that the batteries can be charged. The battery cache device may be used to temporarily store depleted batteries that have been replaced from a vehicle.

[0135] In addition to the battery rack, the battery swap station 100 may also include a palletizer and a battery swap device (not shown in the figure). The battery swap device can transport the depleted batteries replaced from the vehicle 1 to the battery cache device, and the palletizer transports the depleted batteries in the battery cache device to the battery rack, so that the battery rack can charge the depleted batteries. In addition, the palletizer can also transport the fully charged batteries on the battery rack to the battery swap device, which carries the fully charged batteries to the vehicle 1 and installs the fully charged batteries on the vehicle 1.

[0136] Optionally, a locking mechanism is provided in the chassis of the vehicle 1, and a locking portion corresponding to the locking mechanism is provided in the battery. The locking mechanism can be used to lock the locking portion so that the battery can be locked and installed on the chassis of the vehicle 1. Correspondingly, the locking structure can also be configured to release the lock of the locking portion so that the battery can be unlocked and removed from the chassis of the vehicle 1. During the process of removing and installing the battery by the mobile battery swapping device, the mobile battery swapping device can press the battery upward to unlock and lock the locking portion in the battery and the locking mechanism in the vehicle 1, thereby completing the removal and installation of the battery.

[0137] The above text combines Figures 1 to 9 to explain the technical solutions of the battery swap platform and the battery swap station. The following text combines Figure 10 to explain the battery swap method. The parts corresponding to the battery swap platform and the battery swap station can be referred to above and will not be repeated here.

[0138] Figure 10 is a schematic diagram of a battery replacement method according to an embodiment of the present application. The present application provides a battery replacement method, as shown in Figure 10, the battery replacement method 700 includes the following steps.

[0139] Step 710: Obtain information of vehicle 1.

[0140] Step 720, before the vehicle 1 enters the battery replacement platform 200, based on the information of the vehicle 1, the position adjustment mechanism 310 in the position adjustment device 300 is controlled to move along the first direction relative to the battery replacement area 400.

[0141] Before the vehicle 1 enters the battery swap platform 200 , the position adjustment device 300 is adjusted according to the information of the vehicle 1 , so that the position of the position adjustment mechanism 310 can correspond to the vehicle 1 , making it easier for the position adjustment mechanism 310 to carry the vehicle 1 .

[0142] The battery exchange method 700 of an embodiment of the present application is applicable to the battery exchange station 100 or the battery exchange platform 200 in any of the above embodiments.

[0143] The solution of the embodiment of the present application can be applicable to different types of vehicles 1, and thus the position adjustment device 300 can be adjusted according to the information of the vehicle 1 to perform battery replacement operations on different vehicles 1.

[0144] In some embodiments, before vehicle 1 enters the battery swap platform 200, the position adjustment mechanism 310 in the position adjustment device 300 is controlled to move in a first direction relative to the battery swap area 400 based on information from vehicle 1, including: controlling the push rod assembly 322 of the moving mechanism 320 to lift the position adjustment mechanism 310; after the position adjustment mechanism 310 is lifted, the position adjustment mechanism 310 is controlled to move in the first direction relative to the battery swap area 400 based on information from vehicle 1. In this way, by lifting the position adjustment mechanism 310 before it moves, the position adjustment mechanism 310 does not contact the ground of the battery swap platform 200 during movement, thereby reducing the impact of debris on the battery swap platform 200 on the position adjustment mechanism 310.

[0145] In some embodiments, before vehicle 1 enters battery swap platform 200, based on information about vehicle 1, position adjustment mechanism 310 in position adjustment device 300 is controlled to move in a first direction relative to battery swap area 400, including: determining the distance that position adjustment mechanism 310 should move in the first direction based on information about vehicle 1; and controlling position adjustment mechanism 310 to move in the first direction to a target position based on the distance moved. In this way, the position of position adjustment mechanism 310 corresponds to the position of vehicle 1 after entering battery swap platform 200, making it easier for position adjustment mechanism 310 to support vehicle 1.

[0146] In some embodiments, the information of the vehicle 1 includes at least one of the wheelbase information of the vehicle 1, the position information of the battery 12 of the vehicle 1, and the distance information between the front wheel 111 of the vehicle 1 and the battery 12. In this way, the position of the position adjustment mechanism 310 can be adjusted according to the information of the vehicle 1.

[0147] As an example, the information of the vehicle 1 includes: a distance L1 between the center of the front wheel 111 of the vehicle 1 and an end of the battery 12 close to the front wheel 111 .

[0148] In one embodiment of the present application, the battery replacement method 700 is specifically as follows.

[0149] Before the vehicle 1 enters the battery swap platform 200 , information about the vehicle 1 is obtained, specifically, the distance L1 is obtained.

[0150] Before the vehicle 1 enters the battery swap platform 200 , the position of the position adjustment mechanism 310 on the battery swap platform 200 is adjusted according to the distance L1 .

[0151] As shown in Figure 3 , the distance between the center of the support platform 311 of the position adjustment mechanism 310 and the first groove 410 is L3, where L3 = L1 - P, where P is the safe operating clearance. Specifically, L3 is determined based on L1 and P, and the position adjustment mechanism 310 is controlled to move in the first direction based on L3. More specifically, the push rod assembly 322 extends in the first direction, thereby lifting the position adjustment mechanism 310 via the connecting assembly 321; then, the moving mechanism 320 drives the position adjustment mechanism 310 to move to the position corresponding to L3; the push rod assembly 322 retracts in the first direction, causing the position adjustment mechanism 310 to fall, and the first engaging portion 331 engages with the second engaging portion 332 to secure the position adjustment mechanism 310.

[0152] Before the vehicle 1 enters the battery swap platform 200 , the jumper plate 500 is controlled to move so that the jumper plate 500 connects the two ends of the first groove 410 .

[0153] The position of the jumper plate 500 after movement corresponds in the first direction to the position of the position adjustment mechanism 310. In this way, the vehicle 1 can enter the battery swap platform 200 through the jumper plate 500 and then park on the position adjustment mechanism 310.

[0154] After the vehicle 1 enters the battery exchange platform 200 , the battery exchange device 600 is controlled to move to the first groove 410 , and the battery exchange device 600 is controlled to replace the battery 12 of the vehicle 1 .

[0155] The battery swap method 700 of the embodiment of the present application can be executed by the control system of the battery swap station.

[0156] FIG11 is a schematic diagram of a battery swap system according to an embodiment of the present application. As shown in FIG11 , an embodiment of the present application provides a battery swap system 800, comprising a memory 810 and a processor 820, wherein the memory 810 is configured to store computer instructions, and the processor 820 is configured to invoke computer instructions to enable the battery swap system 800 to implement the method according to any of the above embodiments.

[0157] Although the present application has been described with reference to preferred embodiments, various modifications may be made thereto and components may be substituted with equivalents without departing from the scope of the present application. In particular, the various technical features described in the various embodiments may be combined in any manner as long as there are no structural conflicts. The present application is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed herein, but encompasses all technical solutions within the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A battery swap platform, wherein: The battery replacement platform (200) is provided with a position adjustment device (300) and a battery replacement area (400); The position adjustment device (300) comprises a position adjustment mechanism (310), and the position adjustment mechanism (310) is configured to be movable along a first direction relative to the battery replacement area (400).

2. The battery swap platform according to claim 1, wherein: The position adjustment device (300) comprises a moving mechanism (320), wherein the moving mechanism (320) is connected to the position adjustment mechanism (310) and is used to move the position adjustment mechanism (310) to a target position along the first direction.

3. The battery swap platform according to claim 2, wherein: The moving mechanism (320) comprises a connecting assembly (321) and a push rod assembly (322), wherein: The first end of the connecting component (321) is connected to the position adjustment mechanism (310), and the second end of the connecting component (321) is connected to the push rod component (322); The push rod assembly (322) is configured to be able to extend along the first direction to lift the connecting assembly (321), so that the position adjustment mechanism (310) rises along the second direction.

4. The battery swap platform according to claim 3, wherein: The push rod assembly (322) comprises a push portion (3221) and a rod portion (3222), wherein: The pushing portion (3221) is used to drive the rod portion (3222) to extend and retract along the first direction; The rod portion (3222) is connected to the pushing portion (3221), and the rod portion (3222) is configured to be able to extend along the first direction under the drive of the pushing portion (3221) to lift the connecting component (321).

5. The battery swap platform according to claim 4, wherein: The first end of the rod portion (3222) is connected to the pushing portion (3221), and the second end of the rod portion (3222) is provided with a wedge block (3223), the size (d2) of the second end of the wedge block (3223) is larger than the size (d1) of the first end of the wedge block (3223), and the second end of the wedge block (3223) is an end of the wedge block (3223) close to the pushing portion (3221) along the first direction.

6. The battery swap platform according to any one of claims 3 to 5, wherein: The connecting assembly (321) comprises a shaft (3211) and a bearing (3212), wherein a first end of the shaft (3211) is connected to the position adjustment mechanism (310), and a second end of the shaft (3211) is connected to the bearing (3212), and the bearing (3212) is located on a side of the moving mechanism (320) away from the position adjustment mechanism (310).

7. The battery swap platform according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein: The position adjustment device (300) comprises a fixing mechanism (330), wherein the fixing mechanism (330) comprises a first locking portion (331) and a second locking portion (332), wherein the first locking portion (331) and the second locking portion (332) are configured to lock with each other when the position adjustment mechanism (310) moves to a target position.

8. The battery swap platform according to claim 7, wherein: The position adjustment mechanism (310) further comprises end plates (312) arranged at both ends of the position adjustment mechanism (310) in the third direction, and the first engaging portion (331) is arranged on the end plates (312); The second engaging portion (332) is arranged on the power exchange platform (200) and is located between the moving mechanism (320) and the end plate (312).

9. The battery swap platform according to claim 7 or 8, wherein: The first engaging portion (331) includes a convex portion (3311) protruding along the second direction, and the second engaging portion (332) is a rack (3320) extending along the first direction. When the position adjustment mechanism (310) moves to the target position, the convex portion (3311) is engaged with the tooth groove (3321) of the rack (3320).

10. The battery swap platform according to any one of claims 2 to 9, wherein: The position adjustment device (300) further comprises a transmission mechanism (340), wherein the transmission mechanism (340) is connected to the moving mechanism (320) so as to drive the moving mechanism (320) to move along the first direction.

11. The battery swap platform according to claim 10, wherein: The transmission mechanism (340) comprises a motor (342) and a chain (341), and the motor (342) is configured to drive the chain (341) to rotate; The moving mechanism (320) comprises an adapter plate (324), and the adapter plate (324) is fixedly connected to the chain (341).

12. The battery swap platform according to claim 11, wherein: The moving mechanism (320) comprises a moving plate (323); one end of the adapter plate (324) is connected to the moving plate (323), and the other end is connected to the chain (341).

13. The battery swap platform according to claim 11 or 12, wherein: The pitch L6 of the chain (341) and the tooth pitch L5 of the rack (3320) in the fixing mechanism (330) in the position adjustment device (300) satisfy: L5=nL6, where n is a positive integer.

14. The battery swap platform according to claim 13, wherein: L5=L6.

15. The battery swap platform according to any one of claims 2 to 14, wherein: The position adjustment device (300) further comprises a guide rail (350), wherein the guide rail (350) extends along the first direction; The moving mechanism (320) further comprises a pulley (325), and the pulley (325) is movable along the guide rail (350).

16. The battery swap platform according to any one of claims 1 to 15, wherein: The battery replacement area (400) includes a first groove (410), and the first groove (410) is configured to accommodate a battery replacement device (600) so that after the vehicle (1) is parked in the position adjustment mechanism (310), the battery (12) of the vehicle (1) can be replaced by the battery replacement device (600) accommodated in the first groove (410).

17. The battery swap platform according to claim 16, wherein: The battery exchange platform (200) further includes a lap plate (500), wherein the lap plate (500) is configured to connect two ends of the first groove (410) along the first direction, and the lap plate (500) is movable along a third direction.

18. The battery swap platform according to any one of claims 1 to 17, wherein: The position adjustment mechanism (310) comprises a bearing platform (311), and the bearing platform (311) is configured to bear and fix the wheels of the vehicle (1).

19. A battery swap station, comprising a battery swap platform (200) as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 18.

20. A battery replacement method, comprising: Obtain information about the vehicle (1); Before the vehicle (1) enters the battery replacement platform, the position adjustment mechanism (310) in the position adjustment device (300) is controlled to move along a first direction relative to the battery replacement area (400) based on information of the vehicle (1).

21. The battery replacement method according to claim 20, wherein: Before the vehicle (1) enters the battery replacement platform, according to information of the vehicle (1), the position adjustment mechanism (310) in the position adjustment device (300) is controlled to move along a first direction relative to the battery replacement area (400), comprising: Controlling a push rod assembly (322) of the moving mechanism (320) to lift up the position adjustment mechanism (310); After the position adjustment mechanism (310) is lifted up, the position adjustment mechanism (310) is controlled to move along the first direction relative to the battery replacement area (400) based on information of the vehicle (1).

22. The battery replacement method according to claim 20 or 21, wherein: Before the vehicle (1) enters the battery replacement platform, according to information of the vehicle (1), the position adjustment mechanism (310) in the position adjustment device (300) is controlled to move along a first direction relative to the battery replacement area (400), comprising: Determining, based on information about the vehicle (1), a distance that the position adjustment mechanism (310) moves in the first direction; According to the moving distance, the position adjustment mechanism (310) is controlled to move along the first direction to a target position.

23. The battery replacement method according to any one of claims 20 to 22, wherein: The information of the vehicle (1) includes at least one of: wheelbase information of the vehicle (1), position information of a battery (12) of the vehicle (1), and distance information between a front wheel (111) of the vehicle (1) and the battery (12).

24. A battery exchange system, comprising a memory and a processor, wherein the memory is used to store computer instructions, and the processor is used to call the computer instructions to enable the battery exchange system to implement the method as described in any one of claims 20-23.

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