Vehicle Battery Mounting Frame for Uneven Ground Engagement
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing energy storage systems for mining machines are not efficiently mountable and removable from vehicles, particularly on uneven ground surfaces, which complicates battery replacement and maintenance, and requires designated loading zones.
Innovation Solution
A selectively mountable energy storage system with a frame and mounting interface that includes a base surface oriented at an acute angle, allowing engagement with the vehicle's chassis while resting on the ground, and a locking mechanism using pivoting arms and latches to secure the system in place, enabling easy mounting and unmounting on various terrain.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the energy storage system uses a conventional horizontal mounting interface, then it can be easily mounted on level ground, but it cannot be efficiently mounted on uneven ground surfaces
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting interface is designed with a pivoting arm that can dynamically adjust its angle relative to the base surface. The arm rotates about a pivot point to accommodate varying ground slopes, allowing the system to be mounted on uneven surfaces while maintaining proper engagement geometry for efficient operation
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting interface incorporates an adjustable angle mechanism that changes the orientation parameter of the mounting surface. By varying the angle between the mounting surface and the base surface, the system adapts to different ground conditions while preserving mounting efficiency through optimized engagement geometry
2Adaptability or versatility
If the energy storage system requires designated loading zones, then mounting can be performed on level ground, but it reduces operational flexibility and requires additional infrastructure
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting interface is designed to perform multiple functions: it can engage with the vehicle chassis at various angles, support the energy storage system on uneven ground, and provide stable mounting without requiring specialized loading infrastructure. This universal design eliminates the need for designated loading zones while maintaining operational flexibility
Solution Approach 2:
The system uses its own base surface and mounting interface components to adapt to ground conditions rather than requiring external infrastructure like level ground or specialized loading equipment. The pivoting mechanism and adjustable angle features enable the system to self-adjust to various terrains without additional support structures
3Adaptability or versatility
If the mounting interface is fixed perpendicular to the base surface, then the structure is simple, but it prevents engagement with the chassis on uneven ground
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting interface is divided into separate functional segments: a base surface that contacts the ground, a mounting surface that engages the chassis, and a pivoting arm that connects them. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function independently, enabling engagement on uneven ground while keeping the overall structure manageable
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting interface transitions from a fixed rigid structure to a dynamic system with a pivoting arm that can rotate to accommodate ground slope variations. This dynamic capability enables the mounting surface to maintain proper engagement orientation with the chassis even when the base surface is on uneven terrain
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Facilitates efficient and flexible mounting and unmounting of energy storage systems on mining machines, allowing for battery replacement and maintenance without the need for designated loading areas, reducing time and improving operational efficiency on uneven ground surfaces.
Implementation Method 1
The frame includes a base surface and a mounting surface, and at least a portion of the base surface is positioned in a plane oriented at an acute angle relative to a direction that is perpendicular to the mounting surface, the base surface configured to rest on a ground surface while the frame is not mounted to the vehicle
Implementation Method 2
The arm is supported for pivoting movement, and the latch member is configured to engage the bar. Actuation of the arm causes the latch member to draw the bar and the first mounting interface against the second mounting interface
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AI summary
An energy storage system is selectively mountable to a vehicle and includes a frame, a battery supported on the frame, and a frame mounting interface. The frame includes a base surface and a mounting surface. At least a portion of the base surface is positioned in a plane oriented at an acute angle relative to a direction that is perpendicular to the mounting surface. The base surface may rest on a ground surface while the frame is not mounted to the vehicle. The frame mounting interface is positioned adjacent the frame mounting surface. The frame mounting interface may engage a chassis mounting interface positioned on a chassis of the vehicle, and the engagement of the base surface with the ground surface causes the frame mounting interface to be positioned in an orientation that may facilitate engagement with the chassis mounting interface while the frame is not mounted on the vehicle.