Integrated Battery Block Trolley for Fast, Space-Saving Transfer

Solution Overview

Problem

Existing battery handling systems for electric and hybrid vehicles are bulky, complex, and inefficient, leading to slow and unreliable manipulation of heavy battery blocks, which occupy additional space and pose safety challenges.

Innovation Solution

A battery block moving assembly comprising a trolley with a platform and lift mechanism, equipped with a battery engagement element and horizontal moving mechanism, allowing for safe and efficient transfer of battery blocks between storage racks and vehicles.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If a hybrid system with dedicated manipulator and conveyance mechanism is used, then battery block manipulation capability is achieved, but system complexity and space occupation increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvebattery block manipulation capabilityVSAvoidsystem complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines the manipulator and conveyance mechanism into a single integrated trolley unit. The trolley includes a platform for supporting the battery block, a lift mechanism for vertical movement, and a horizontal moving mechanism for lateral transfer, eliminating the need for separate dedicated manipulator and conveyance systems.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The trolley is designed as a multi-functional device that can both manipulate (grasp and position) and convey (transport horizontally) battery blocks. This universal device performs multiple functions that were previously handled by separate specialized components, reducing overall system complexity.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Ease of operation

If a hybrid system with dedicated manipulator and conveyance mechanism is used, then battery block manipulation capability is achieved, but system space occupation increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvebattery block manipulation capabilityVSAvoidspace occupation

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSArea of stationary object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines the manipulator and conveyance mechanism into a single integrated trolley unit. The trolley includes a platform for supporting the battery block, a lift mechanism for vertical movement, and a horizontal moving mechanism for lateral transfer, eliminating the need for separate dedicated manipulator and conveyance systems.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The trolley is designed as a multi-functional device that can both manipulate (grasp and position) and convey (transport horizontally) battery blocks. This universal device performs multiple functions that were previously handled by separate specialized components, reducing overall system complexity.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

3Reliability

If conventional hybrid systems are used for heavy battery blocks, then manipulation is achieved, but handling speed decreases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvesafe manipulation of heavy battery blocksVSAvoidhandling speed

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The trolley system divides the handling process into distinct functional segments: the lift mechanism handles vertical movement independently, while the horizontal moving mechanism handles lateral transfer independently. This segmentation allows each mechanism to operate optimally for its specific function, improving overall handling speed while maintaining safety for heavy battery blocks.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

4Ease of operation

If dedicated portal lift mechanism is used, then battery manipulation in staging substation is achieved, but system complexity and space occupation increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvebattery manipulation capabilityVSAvoidsystem complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines the manipulator and conveyance mechanism into a single integrated trolley unit. The trolley includes a platform for supporting the battery block, a lift mechanism for vertical movement, and a horizontal moving mechanism for lateral transfer, eliminating the need for separate dedicated manipulator and conveyance systems.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

Facilitates safe, efficient, and space-saving manipulation of battery blocks, enhancing the reliability and speed of battery handling and exchange processes.

Implementation Method 1

a lift mechanism disposed between the trolley and the platform. The lift mechanism is configured to move the platform relative to the trolley in a substantially vertical third direction

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectMechanical Force: Mechanical Force

Implementation Method 2

a battery block moving mechanism coupled to the platform and configured to engage and move the battery block alongside the top surface of the platform in the second direction

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectFriction: Friction

Data Source

PatentUS20260070463A1Battery block moving assembly

Publication Date: 2026.03.12 BATTSWAP INC

AI summary

A battery block moving assembly for handling and a manipulation with a battery block is described. The battery block moving assembly includes a trolley, a platform, a lift mechanism and a battery block moving mechanism. The battery block moving mechanism includes a pin and a horizontal pin moving mechanism configured to move the pin. The pin is configured to engage and move a battery block.