Commercial vehicle battery swapping station

Abstract

A commercial vehicle battery swapping station, comprising a parking area (1), a battery swapping body (2) and a control system (3). A vehicle is parked in the parking area (1), the battery swapping body (2) can walk in the parking area, and the control system (3) comprises a control unit (31) in signal connection with the battery swapping body (2). The control unit is configured to control the battery swapping body to walk to the bottom of the vehicle and disassemble a discharged battery from the vehicle, and control the battery swapping body to carry a fully-charged battery to walk to the bottom of the vehicle and install the fully-charged battery in the vehicle. The battery swapping station helps to achieve the operation of battery swapping at the bottoms of vehicles without excavating trenches on the ground, thus effectively saving costs, and improving the battery swapping efficiency.

Description

Commercial vehicle battery swap stations

[0001] This application is based on the application with Chinese application number 202311544845.2 and application date November 17, 2023, and claims its priority. The disclosed content of the Chinese application is hereby introduced as a whole into this application. Technical Field

[0002] The present application relates to the field of battery technology, and in particular to a commercial vehicle battery swap station. Background Art

[0003] Energy conservation and emission reduction are key to the sustainable development of the automotive industry. Electric vehicles, due to their energy-saving and environmentally friendly advantages, have become an important component of the sustainable development of the automotive industry. For electric vehicles, battery technology is a key factor in their development.

[0004] The battery has limited capacity and limited power supply time, so it needs to be replaced with a new battery during long-distance travel. The battery replacement method affects the battery replacement efficiency.

[0005] The above statements are only used to provide background information related to the present application and do not necessarily constitute prior art.

[0006] Summary of the Invention

[0007] The present application provides a commercial vehicle battery swap station that can effectively improve the efficiency of battery replacement.

[0008] In the first aspect, the present application provides a commercial vehicle battery swap station, including a parking area, a battery swap body and a control system. The vehicle is parked in the parking area, and the battery swap body can move in the parking area. The control system includes a control unit connected to the battery swap body signal. The control unit is configured to control the battery swap body to move to the bottom of the vehicle and remove the depleted battery on the vehicle, and control the battery swap body to carry a fully charged battery to move to the bottom of the vehicle and install the fully charged battery on the vehicle.

[0009] By providing a freely movable battery replacement body, the battery replacement body can be moved to the bottom of the vehicle to perform battery replacement operations without raising the vehicle to a certain height. The parking area can be an area on the ground, so there is no need to dig trenches on the ground, lay tracks, etc., which can avoid the waste of energy and time caused by the need to raise or lower the vehicle, thereby effectively reducing costs and improving the efficiency of battery replacement.

[0010] In some embodiments, the control system also includes a battery positioning unit, which is signal-connected to the control unit. The battery positioning unit is configured to obtain the location information of the battery on the vehicle and send the location information to the control unit so that the control unit controls the movement of the battery replacement body, the removal of the depleted battery and the installation of the fully charged battery according to the location information obtained by the battery positioning unit.

[0011] By setting up a battery positioning unit, the location information of the battery on the vehicle can be obtained. The location information can be the coordinates of the battery in the parking area, so that the control unit can control the battery replacement body to move to the bottom of the battery location according to the battery location information, so as to facilitate the battery replacement body to remove the depleted battery and install a fully charged battery.

[0012] In some embodiments, the control system also includes an angle adjustment unit, and the battery positioning unit is also configured to obtain the inclination angle of the battery on the vehicle relative to the horizontal plane. The angle adjustment unit is connected to the battery positioning unit signal so that the angle adjustment unit adjusts the operating height of the battery exchange body according to the inclination angle.

[0013] Because the tire pressures of various tires on a vehicle may vary, the vehicle chassis itself is not parallel to the ground, causing the battery to tilt relative to the ground. The battery positioning unit can measure the battery's tilt angle relative to the horizontal plane. By providing an angle adjustment unit, the operating height of the battery swap body can be adjusted according to the tilt angle measured by the battery positioning unit to match the operating height of the battery swap body with the battery's posture.

[0014] In some embodiments, the control unit also includes an interactive unit, which is connected to the vehicle's control module signal to obtain information about the vehicle and the battery on the vehicle. The interactive unit is connected to the control unit signal so that the control unit controls the movement of the battery replacement body, the removal of the depleted battery and the installation of the fully charged battery according to the information provided by the control module.

[0015] By setting up an interactive unit, a communication connection can be established between the battery swap station and the vehicle, allowing the control unit to obtain relevant information about the vehicle and battery from the vehicle's control module to guide the movement of the battery swap entity. The information obtained by the control unit from the vehicle's control module may include vehicle speed and battery charge level.

[0016] In some embodiments, the battery replacement body includes a locking and unlocking device, which is configured to install the battery on the vehicle and remove the battery from the vehicle.

[0017] The locking and unlocking device is the main part of the battery replacement body and is used to disassemble and install the battery.

[0018] In some embodiments, the battery exchange body includes a carrying platform and a lifting mechanism. The carrying platform is configured to carry the battery, and the lifting mechanism is configured to drive the carrying platform to rise or fall.

[0019] By setting up a load-bearing platform and driving the load-bearing platform up or down through a lifting mechanism to achieve the raising and lowering of the battery, the shaking of the battery during the raising and lowering process can be reduced and the stability of the battery can be improved.

[0020] In some embodiments, the carrying platform is connected to a lifting mechanism, and the carrying platform and the lifting mechanism are configured to remain relatively fixed while the lifting mechanism drives the carrying platform to rise or fall, and to enable the carrying platform to move relative to the lifting mechanism while the carrying platform is aligned with a battery on a vehicle or the battery carried by the carrying platform is aligned with a battery installation position on the vehicle.

[0021] After removing the battery, in order to ensure that the removed battery can be accurately received by the carrying platform, the relative position of the carrying platform and the battery needs to be aligned. During the alignment process, if there is some misalignment between the carrying platform and the battery, the carrying platform and the battery can be aligned by moving the carrying platform relative to the lifting mechanism to ensure that the carrying platform can smoothly receive the battery.

[0022] When installing a fully charged battery, in order to align the battery carried by the carrying platform with the battery installation position on the vehicle, it is necessary to align the carrying platform or the battery with the installation position. During the alignment process, the position of the battery on the carrying platform can be adjusted, and the position of the battery can also be adjusted by adjusting the position of the carrying platform. For example, the carrying platform can be moved relative to the lifting mechanism to achieve alignment between the carrying platform and the battery installation position, thereby ensuring smooth installation of the battery.

[0023] When the lifting mechanism drives the carrying platform to rise or fall, maintaining relative stability between the carrying platform and the lifting mechanism can help maintain the stability of the battery and prevent the battery from sliding.

[0024] In some embodiments, the battery exchange body also includes an electromagnet, and the supporting platform and the lifting mechanism are connected through the electromagnet.

[0025] The load-bearing platform and the lifting mechanism are connected by an electromagnet, which can meet the requirements that the load-bearing platform and the lifting mechanism can both move relative to each other and remain relatively stable.

[0026] In some embodiments, the commercial vehicle battery swap station also includes a cache rack located outside the parking area, which is configured to store depleted batteries and fully charged batteries. The battery swap entity is also configured to transport the disassembled depleted batteries to the cache rack or transport the fully charged batteries from the cache rack to the bottom of the vehicle.

[0027] By setting up a cache rack, batteries can be temporarily stored, so that after the battery replacement entity transports the depleted battery to the cache rack, it can return to the vehicle with a fully charged battery, shortening the movement path of the battery replacement entity and improving the battery replacement efficiency.

[0028] In some embodiments, the commercial vehicle battery swap station also includes a battery bin and a transfer device, the battery bin is configured to charge the battery, and the transfer device is configured to transfer the depleted battery from the cache rack to the battery bin or transfer the fully charged battery from the battery bin to the cache rack.

[0029] By setting up a transfer device, the battery can be moved between the cache rack and the battery compartment.

[0030] There are many options for the specific structure of the transfer device.

[0031] In some embodiments, the commercial vehicle battery swap station further includes a thermal management device configured to regulate the temperature of the battery.

[0032] By setting up a thermal management device, the temperature of the battery can be adjusted to ensure that the temperature of the battery in the battery swap station is within a safe range.

[0033] In some embodiments, the commercial vehicle battery swap station also includes a cache rack configured to store depleted batteries and fully charged batteries and a battery compartment configured to charge the batteries. The thermal management device includes a water cooling unit, which is arranged between the cache rack and the battery compartment. The water cooling unit is fluidically connected to the internal cooling pipe of the battery to transport coolant to the interior of the battery.

[0034] By installing a water cooling unit between the cache rack and the battery compartment, the overall temperature inside the battery swap station can be reduced. At the same time, the coolant can be transported to the inside of the battery. After the battery leaves the vehicle, the temperature can be maintained through the thermal management device in the battery swap station, avoiding dangers such as explosion due to excessive battery temperature.

[0035] In some embodiments, the control system is provided on the battery swap body. By providing the control system on the battery swap body, the battery swap body can carry its own dedicated control system with it, which provides better control effects.

[0036] The above description is only an overview of the technical solution of the present application. In order to more clearly understand the technical means of the present application, it can be implemented in accordance with the contents of the specification. In order to make the above and other purposes, features and advantages of the present application more obvious and easy to understand, the specific implementation methods of the present application are listed below. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0037] 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.

[0038] FIG1 is a schematic structural diagram of some embodiments of a commercial vehicle battery swap station disclosed in this application.

[0039] FIG2 is a schematic structural diagram of the battery-exchanging body in some embodiments of the commercial vehicle battery-exchanging station disclosed in this application.

[0040] FIG3 is a control logic diagram of a control system in some embodiments of a commercial vehicle battery swap station disclosed in this application.

[0041] In the drawings, the drawings are not drawn to scale.

[0042] Marking Description:

[0043] 1. Parking area; 2. Battery replacement body; 21. Locking and unlocking device; 22. Carrying platform; 23. Lifting mechanism; 24. Support frame; 3. Control system; 31. Control unit; 32. Battery positioning unit; 33. Angle adjustment unit; 34. Interaction unit; 4. Cache rack; 5. Battery compartment; 6. Transfer device; 7. Thermal management device. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0044] The following embodiments of the technical solution of the present application will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. The following embodiments are only used to more clearly illustrate the technical solution of the present application and are therefore only examples and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present application.

[0045] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by those skilled in the art to which this application belongs; the terms used herein are only for the purpose of describing specific embodiments and are not intended to limit this application; the terms "including" and "having" and any variations thereof in the specification and claims of this application and the above-mentioned figure descriptions are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusions.

[0046] In the description of the embodiments of this application, technical terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish different objects and should not be understood to indicate or imply relative importance or implicitly specify the quantity, specific order, or primary and secondary relationship of the technical features indicated. In addition, the term "perpendicular" does not mean perpendicular in the strict sense, but rather means within the allowable error range. The term "parallel" does not mean parallel in the strict sense, but rather means within the allowable error range.

[0047] References herein to "embodiments" mean that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with the embodiments may be included in at least one embodiment of the present 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 herein may be combined with other embodiments.

[0048] In the description of the embodiments of this application, the term "and / or" is simply a description of the association relationship between associated objects, indicating that three relationships can exist. For example, A and / or B can represent the following three situations: A exists alone, A and B exist simultaneously, and B exists alone. In addition, the character " / " in this document generally indicates that the associated objects are in an "or" relationship.

[0049] In the description of the embodiments of the present application, the term "multiple" refers to more than two, unless otherwise specifically defined. Similarly, "multiple groups" refers to more than two groups, and "multiple sheets" refers to more than two sheets, unless otherwise specifically defined.

[0050] In the description of the embodiments of the present application, the technical terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc., indicating the orientation or position relationship, are based on the orientation or position relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the embodiments of the present application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the embodiments of the present application.

[0051] In the description of the embodiments of the present application, unless otherwise clearly specified or limited, technical terms such as "installed," "connected," "connect," and "fixed" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they can refer to fixed connections, detachable connections, or integral connections; they can refer to mechanical connections or electrical connections; they can refer to direct connections or indirect connections through an intermediate medium; they can refer to internal connections between two components or interactions between two components. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the embodiments of the present application can be understood based on the specific circumstances.

[0052] Currently, market developments indicate that power batteries are becoming increasingly widely used. They are not only used in energy storage systems such as hydropower, thermal, wind, and solar power plants, but are also widely used in electric vehicles like electric bicycles, electric motorcycles, and electric vehicles, as well as in military equipment and aerospace. As power battery applications continue to expand, market demand is also growing.

[0053] The battery has limited capacity and limited power supply time, so the battery needs to be replaced during long-distance travel. The battery replacement method affects the battery replacement efficiency.

[0054] In the related art, in order to have enough space to remove the depleted battery and install the fully charged battery, the vehicle is usually raised to a certain height, and then personnel or equipment are allowed to perform the disassembly and assembly operations under the vehicle.

[0055] Raising the vehicle to a certain height before removing and installing the battery can provide a larger operating space for equipment and personnel, but raising and lowering the vehicle consumes energy, increases costs, wastes time, and reduces battery replacement efficiency.

[0056] Based on the above considerations, the present application provides an improved commercial vehicle battery swap station.

[0057] As shown in reference Figure 1, in an embodiment of a commercial vehicle battery swap station provided in the present application, the commercial vehicle battery swap station includes a parking area 1, a battery swap body 2 and a control system 3. The vehicle is parked in the parking area 1, and the battery swap body 2 can move in the parking area 1. The control system 3 includes a control unit 31 connected to the battery swap body 2 by signal. The control unit 31 is configured to control the battery swap body 2 to walk to the bottom of the vehicle and remove the depleted battery on the vehicle, and control the battery swap body 2 to carry a fully charged battery to the bottom of the vehicle and install the fully charged battery on the vehicle.

[0058] In the embodiment of the commercial vehicle battery swap station provided in the present application, by providing a freely movable battery swap body 2, the battery swap body 2 can be moved to the bottom of the vehicle to perform battery replacement operations. There is no need to raise the vehicle to a certain height. The parking area 1 can be an area on the ground, so there is no need to dig trenches on the ground, lay tracks, etc., which can avoid the waste of energy and time caused by the need to raise or lower the vehicle, thereby effectively reducing costs and improving the efficiency of battery replacement.

[0059] As shown in Figure 3, in some embodiments, the control system 3 also includes a battery positioning unit 32, which is signal-connected to the control unit 31. The battery positioning unit 32 is configured to obtain the location information of the battery on the vehicle and send the location information to the control unit 31, so that the control unit 31 controls the battery replacement body 2 to move, remove the depleted battery and install the fully charged battery according to the location information obtained by the battery positioning unit 32.

[0060] By setting up a battery positioning unit 32, the location information of the battery on the vehicle can be obtained. The location information can be the coordinates of the battery in the parking area 1, so that the control unit 31 can control the battery replacement body 2 to move to the bottom of the battery location according to the battery location information, so as to facilitate the battery replacement body 2 to remove the depleted battery and install a fully charged battery.

[0061] In some embodiments, the battery positioning unit 32 may be a camera, a laser measuring instrument, or the like.

[0062] In some embodiments, the control system 3 also includes an angle adjustment unit 33, and the battery positioning unit 32 is also configured to obtain the inclination angle of the battery on the vehicle relative to the horizontal plane. The angle adjustment unit 33 is connected to the battery positioning unit 32 signal so that the angle adjustment unit 33 adjusts the operating height of the battery exchange body 2 according to the inclination angle.

[0063] Among them, adjusting the operating height of the battery exchange body 2 may include adjusting the operating height of all locking and unlocking devices 21 on the battery exchange body 2, or may include adjusting the operating height of some locking and unlocking devices 21 on the battery exchange body 2, etc., to adapt to the tilt of the battery.

[0064] Since the tire pressures of various tires on the vehicle may be different, the vehicle chassis itself is not parallel to the ground, which causes the battery to be tilted relative to the ground. The battery positioning unit 32 can measure the tilt angle of the battery relative to the horizontal plane. By providing an angle adjustment unit 33, the operating height of the battery swap body 2 can be adjusted according to the tilt angle measured by the battery positioning unit 32, so that the operating height of the battery swap body 2 matches the posture of the battery.

[0065] In some embodiments, the angle adjustment unit 33 can judge the size of the tilt angle. If the tilt angle is not greater than the preset angle, no adjustment is made to the battery exchange body 2. When the tilt angle is greater than the preset angle, measures can be taken to adjust the battery exchange body 2, or measures can be taken to inflate the vehicle tires to restore the battery to a horizontal posture.

[0066] In some embodiments, the control unit 31 also includes an interaction unit 34, which is connected to the vehicle's control module signal to obtain information about the vehicle and the battery on the vehicle. The interaction unit 34 is connected to the control unit 31 signal so that the control unit 31 controls the battery replacement body 2 to move, remove the depleted battery and install the fully charged battery according to the information provided by the control module.

[0067] By providing the interaction unit 34, a communication connection can be established between the battery swap station and the vehicle, allowing the control unit 31 to obtain relevant information about the vehicle and battery from the vehicle's control module to guide the movement of the battery swap body 2. The information obtained by the control unit 31 from the vehicle's control module may include the vehicle's speed and the remaining battery charge.

[0068] As shown in FIG2 , in some embodiments, the battery replacement body 2 includes a locking and unlocking device 21 , which is configured to install the battery on the vehicle and remove the battery from the vehicle.

[0069] The locking and unlocking device 21 is the main part of the battery replacement body 2 and is used for disassembling and installing the battery.

[0070] There are many options for the specific structure of the locking and unlocking device 21.

[0071] In some embodiments, the battery exchange body 2 includes a carrying platform 22 and a lifting mechanism 23. The carrying platform 22 is configured to carry the battery, and the lifting mechanism 23 is configured to drive the carrying platform 22 to rise or fall.

[0072] By providing a carrying platform 22 and driving the carrying platform 22 to rise or fall through the lifting mechanism 23 to achieve the rising and falling of the battery, the shaking of the battery during the rising and falling process can be reduced and the stability of the battery can be improved.

[0073] In some embodiments, the carrying platform 22 is connected to the lifting mechanism 23, and the carrying platform 22 and the lifting mechanism 23 are configured to remain relatively fixed when the lifting mechanism 23 drives the carrying platform 22 to rise or fall, and to make the carrying platform 22 movable relative to the lifting mechanism 23 when the carrying platform 22 is aligned with the battery on the vehicle or the battery carried by the carrying platform 22 is aligned with the battery installation position on the vehicle.

[0074] After removing the battery, in order to ensure that the removed battery can be accurately received by the carrying platform 22, it is necessary to align the relative position of the carrying platform 22 and the battery. During the alignment process, if the carrying platform 22 is slightly misaligned relative to the battery, the carrying platform 22 can be moved relative to the lifting mechanism 23 to achieve alignment of the carrying platform 22 and the battery, thereby ensuring that the carrying platform 22 can smoothly receive the battery.

[0075] When installing a fully charged battery, in order to align the battery carried by the carrying platform 22 with the battery installation position on the vehicle, it is necessary to align the carrying platform 22 or the battery with the installation position. During the alignment process, the position of the battery on the carrying platform 22 can be adjusted, and the position of the battery can also be adjusted by adjusting the position of the carrying platform 22. For example, the carrying platform 22 can be moved relative to the lifting mechanism 23 to achieve alignment between the carrying platform 22 and the battery installation position, thereby ensuring smooth installation of the battery.

[0076] When the lifting mechanism 23 drives the carrying platform 22 to rise or fall, maintaining the relative stability between the carrying platform 22 and the lifting mechanism 23 can help maintain the stability of the battery and prevent the battery from sliding.

[0077] In some embodiments, the battery exchange body 2 also includes an electromagnet, and the supporting platform 22 and the lifting mechanism 23 are connected through the electromagnet.

[0078] The carrying platform 22 and the lifting mechanism 23 are connected via an electromagnet, which can meet the requirements that the carrying platform 22 and the lifting mechanism 23 can both move relative to each other and remain relatively stable.

[0079] In some embodiments, the commercial vehicle battery swap station also includes a cache rack 4 arranged outside the parking area 1, and the cache rack 4 is configured to store depleted batteries and fully charged batteries. The battery swap body 2 is also configured to transport the disassembled depleted batteries to the cache rack 4 or transport the fully charged batteries from the cache rack 4 to the bottom of the vehicle.

[0080] By setting up a cache rack 4, the batteries can be temporarily stored, so that after the battery replacement body 2 transports the depleted batteries to the cache rack 4, it can return to the vehicle with fully charged batteries, shortening the movement path of the battery replacement body 2 and improving the battery replacement efficiency.

[0081] In some embodiments, the commercial vehicle battery swap station also includes a battery compartment 5 and a transfer device 6, the battery compartment 5 is configured to charge the battery, and the transfer device 6 is configured to transfer the depleted battery from the cache rack 4 to the battery compartment 5 or transfer the fully charged battery from the battery compartment 5 to the cache rack 4.

[0082] By providing the transfer device 6 , the battery can be moved between the cache rack 4 and the battery compartment 5 .

[0083] There are many options for the specific structure of the transfer device 6.

[0084] In some embodiments, the commercial vehicle battery swap station further includes a thermal management device 7 configured to regulate the temperature of the battery.

[0085] By providing the thermal management device 7, the temperature of the battery can be adjusted to ensure that the temperature of the battery in the battery swap station is within a safe range.

[0086] In some embodiments, the commercial vehicle battery swap station also includes a cache rack 4 configured to store depleted batteries and fully charged batteries and a battery compartment 5 configured to charge the batteries. The thermal management device 7 includes a water cooling unit, which is arranged between the cache rack 4 and the battery compartment 5. The water cooling unit is fluidically connected to the internal cooling pipe of the battery to transport coolant to the interior of the battery.

[0087] By installing a water cooling unit between the cache rack 4 and the battery compartment 5, the overall temperature inside the battery swap station can be lowered. At the same time, the coolant can be transported to the inside of the battery. After the battery leaves the vehicle, the temperature can be maintained through the thermal management device 7 in the battery swap station, avoiding the danger of explosion due to excessive battery temperature.

[0088] In some embodiments, the control system 3 is provided on the battery swap body 2. By providing the control system 3 on the battery swap body 2, the battery swap body 2 can carry an exclusive control system 3 with it, and the control effect is better.

[0089] The structure of the commercial vehicle battery swap station embodiment provided by the present application is introduced below with reference to Figures 1 to 3.

[0090] As shown in Figure 1, the battery swap station includes a parking area 1, a battery swap body 2, a control system 3, a cache rack 4, a battery compartment 5, a transfer device 6 and a thermal management device 7.

[0091] Parking area 1 is a ground area. This embodiment does not require trenching or track laying. The battery swap unit 2 is self-propelled and can move in all directions within the battery swap area without the need for a specific track. The cache rack 4, battery compartment 5, transfer device 6, and thermal management device 7 are located outside parking area 1.

[0092] The cache rack 4 is provided with multiple rows, each row has multiple layers, which can temporarily store multiple batteries. The battery compartment 5 has multiple slots, which can allow multiple batteries to be charged simultaneously. The battery swap body 2 travels back and forth between the parking area 1 and the cache rack 4, and the transfer device 6 travels back and forth between the cache rack 4 and the battery compartment 5. The thermal management device 7 is provided between the cache rack 4 and the battery compartment 5 to regulate the temperature of the battery swap station and the battery.

[0093] As shown in Figure 2, the battery replacement body 2 includes a locking and unlocking device 21, a carrying platform 22, a lifting mechanism 23 and a support frame 24.

[0094] Multiple locking and unlocking devices 21 are mounted on the sides of a support platform 22. Multiple support platforms 22 are arranged adjacent to each other. The support platforms 22 utilize a flat plate structure to maintain battery stability. Lifting mechanisms 23 are located at both ends of the support platforms 22, raising or lowering the support platforms 22 relative to the ground, thereby raising or lowering the batteries. Multiple lifting mechanisms 23 can be provided, spaced apart. They are mounted on a support frame 24.

[0095] The battery-exchanging body 2 may further include a driving device, and the control system 3 is used to control the driving device to drive the battery-exchanging body 2 to move.

[0096] As shown in FIG3 , the control system 3 includes a control unit 31 , a battery positioning unit 32 , an angle adjustment unit 33 and an interaction unit 34 .

[0097] The battery positioning unit 32 is used to obtain the location information of the battery and send the location information to the control unit 31. The control unit 31 controls the movement of the battery replacement body 2, the removal of the low-charged battery and the installation of the fully-charged battery according to the location information obtained by the battery positioning unit 32.

[0098] The battery positioning unit 32 can also obtain the tilt angle of the battery on the vehicle relative to the horizontal plane, and transmit the tilt angle to the angle adjustment unit 33. The angle adjustment unit 33 adjusts the operating height of the battery replacement body 2 according to the tilt angle.

[0099] The interactive unit 34 is connected to the vehicle's control module signal, and can obtain information about the vehicle and the battery on the vehicle, and transmit the battery information to the control unit 31. The control unit 31 controls the movement of the battery replacement body 2, the removal of the depleted battery and the installation of the fully charged battery according to the information provided by the control module.

[0100] The battery swap station can also include fire protection equipment and video surveillance systems. The fire protection equipment is used for fire extinguishing inside the station, and the video surveillance system is used for monitoring inside and outside the station.

[0101] The working process of a commercial vehicle battery swap station is as follows:

[0102] After the vehicle arrives at the battery swap station, it is parked in the parking area 1. After the control system 3 receives the signal that the vehicle has arrived, it controls the battery swap body 2 to move under the chassis of the vehicle. The battery positioning unit 32 obtains the position information of the battery on the vehicle, and the interaction unit 34 obtains the information of the vehicle and the battery. The control unit 31 controls the battery swap body 2 to move to the bottom of the battery according to the received information. At the same time, the angle adjustment unit 33 determines whether it is necessary to adjust the operating height of the battery swap body 2 according to the information obtained by the battery positioning unit 32, and then controls the battery swap body 2 to remove the deficient battery. After the deficient battery is removed, the lifting mechanism 23 drives the supporting platform 22 to rise to receive the deficient battery, and then the supporting platform 22 descends. The battery swap body 2 carries the deficient battery to the cache rack 4. After transferring the deficient battery to the cache rack 4, the battery swap body 2 receives the fully charged battery from the cache rack 4, and carries the fully charged battery back to the bottom of the vehicle chassis, and performs the operation of installing the fully charged battery. The low-power batteries stored in the cache rack 4 can be transferred to the battery compartment 5 for charging via the transfer device 6. During the charging process, the thermal management device 7 can be turned on to adjust the ambient temperature of the battery swap station and the battery temperature.

[0103] 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 commercial vehicle battery swap station, comprising: A parking area (1), where vehicles are parked; The battery replacement body (2) is movable in the parking area (1); and A control system (3) includes a control unit (31) connected to the battery exchange body (2) by signal, and the control unit (31) is configured to control the battery exchange body (2) to move to the bottom of the vehicle and remove the low-charged battery on the vehicle, and to control the battery exchange body (2) to carry a fully-charged battery to the bottom of the vehicle and install the fully-charged battery on the vehicle.

2. The commercial vehicle battery swap station according to claim 1, wherein: The control system (3) also includes a battery positioning unit (32), which is connected to the control unit (31) by signal, and is configured to obtain position information of the battery on the vehicle and send the position information to the control unit (31), so that the control unit (31) controls the movement of the battery replacement body (2), the removal of the low-charged battery and the installation of the fully-charged battery according to the position information obtained by the battery positioning unit (32).

3. The commercial vehicle battery swap station according to claim 2, wherein: The control system (3) also includes an angle adjustment unit (33), and the battery positioning unit (32) is also configured to obtain the inclination angle of the battery on the vehicle relative to the horizontal plane. The angle adjustment unit (33) is connected to the battery positioning unit (32) by signal so that the angle adjustment unit (33) adjusts the operating height of the battery replacement body (2) according to the inclination angle.

4. The commercial vehicle battery swap station according to claim 2 or 3, wherein: The control unit (31) also includes an interaction unit (34), which is connected to the vehicle's control module signal to obtain information about the vehicle and the battery on the vehicle. The interaction unit (34) is connected to the control unit (31) signal to enable the control unit (31) to control the movement of the battery replacement body (2), remove the depleted battery and install the fully charged battery according to the information provided by the control module.

5. The commercial vehicle battery swap station according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein: The battery replacement body (2) comprises a locking and unlocking device (21), and the locking and unlocking device (21) is configured to install the battery on the vehicle and remove the battery from the vehicle.

6. The commercial vehicle battery swap station according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein: The battery replacement body (2) comprises a carrying platform (22) and a lifting mechanism (23); the carrying platform (22) is configured to carry batteries, and the lifting mechanism (23) is configured to drive the carrying platform (22) to rise or fall.

7. The commercial vehicle battery swap station according to claim 6, wherein: The carrying platform (22) is connected to the lifting mechanism (23), and the carrying platform (22) and the lifting mechanism (23) are configured to remain relatively fixed when the lifting mechanism (23) drives the carrying platform (22) to rise or fall, and to enable the carrying platform (22) to be movable relative to the lifting mechanism (23) when the carrying platform (22) is aligned with a battery on the vehicle or when the battery carried by the carrying platform (22) is aligned with a battery installation position on the vehicle.

8. The commercial vehicle battery swap station according to claim 7, wherein: The battery exchange body (2) further comprises an electromagnet, and the support platform (22) and the lifting mechanism (23) are connected via the electromagnet.

9. The commercial vehicle battery swap station according to any one of claims 1 to 8 further includes a cache rack (4) arranged outside the parking area (1), the cache rack (4) being configured to store low-charged batteries and fully-charged batteries, and the battery swap body (2) being further configured to transport the disassembled low-charged batteries to the cache rack (4) or to transport the fully-charged batteries from the cache rack (4) to the bottom of the vehicle.

10. The commercial vehicle battery swap station according to claim 9 further includes a battery compartment (5) and a transfer device (6), wherein the battery compartment (5) is configured to charge the battery, and the transfer device (6) is configured to transfer the depleted battery from the cache rack (4) to the battery compartment (5) or to transfer the fully charged battery from the battery compartment (5) to the cache rack (4).

11. The commercial vehicle battery swap station according to any one of claims 1 to 10, further comprising a thermal management device (7), wherein the thermal management device (7) is configured to regulate the temperature of the battery.

12. The commercial vehicle battery swap station according to claim 11, wherein: It also includes a cache rack (4) configured to store low-charged batteries and fully-charged batteries and a battery compartment (5) configured to charge the batteries. The thermal management device (7) includes a water cooling unit, which is arranged between the cache rack (4) and the battery compartment (5). The water cooling unit is fluidically connected to the internal cooling pipeline of the battery to transport cooling liquid to the interior of the battery.

13. The commercial vehicle battery swap station according to any one of claims 1 to 12, wherein: The control system (3) is arranged on the battery replacement body (2).

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