Battery Lock Assembly With Synchronized Multi-Point Unlocking
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Solution Overview
Problem
The existing battery swapping process in new energy vehicles is inefficient due to inconsistent unlocking actions of multiple lock bodies, leading to low efficiency, potential damage, and increased maintenance requirements.
Innovation Solution
A lock assembly with a connecting structure that links the driving members of multiple lock bodies, enabling synchronized unlocking through a single operating member, reducing inconsistent unlocking and enhancing structural reliability.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If multiple lock bodies are used for battery swapping, then the security and reliability of battery fixation are improved, but the complexity of the locking mechanism increases and inconsistent unlocking actions occur
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple independent locking mechanisms into a single integrated locking system. The locking mechanism includes a locking block that can simultaneously engage with multiple locking grooves on the battery pack, transforming multiple separate locking actions into one unified operation. This merging approach maintains high fixation reliability while reducing operational complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a locking block as an intermediary component between the locking groove and the battery pack. This locking block acts as a mediator that can simultaneously interact with multiple locking grooves, ensuring coordinated locking and unlocking actions. The intermediary component synchronizes the operation of multiple lock bodies, preventing inconsistent unlocking while maintaining security.
2Reliability
If multiple lock bodies are used for battery swapping, then the security of battery fixation is improved, but the unlocking time increases due to inconsistent unlocking actions
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple locking functions into a single locking block that can engage and disengage from multiple locking grooves simultaneously. This unified locking mechanism ensures that all locking actions occur at the same time, eliminating the sequential unlocking process that causes time loss. The battery can be securely fixed with multiple locking points while being unlocked in a single rapid operation.
3Reliability
If multiple independent lock bodies are used, then comprehensive locking coverage is achieved, but the force distribution becomes uneven causing lock body damage
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a locking block as an intermediary that distributes the locking force uniformly across multiple locking grooves. This intermediary component ensures that the force applied during locking and unlocking is evenly distributed, preventing concentration of stress on individual lock bodies. The locking block maintains comprehensive locking coverage while protecting the structural integrity of the locking mechanism through balanced force distribution.
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AI summary
A lock assembly (100), a battery tray (300), and an electric apparatus (1000) are provided. The lock assembly (100) includes a plurality of lock bodies (10), the lock body (10) including a locking component (11) and a driving member (12), where the locking component (11) is configured to be able to be driven by the driving member (12) to transition from a locked state to an unlocked state. The lock assembly (100) further includes a connecting structure (20), where the connecting structure (20) is connected to driving members (12) of the plurality of lock bodies (10) to link the driving members (12) of the plurality of lock bodies (10), enabling locking components (11) of the plurality of lock bodies (10) to be simultaneously driven by the corresponding driving members (12) to transition from the locked state to the unlocked state.