Micro-Mobility Battery Mount Rail for Fast Pack Replacement
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Solution Overview
Problem
Servicing a fleet of micro-mobility transit vehicles, such as electric kick scooters and bicycles, poses significant capital investment and labor burdens due to the need for frequent battery replacements and maintenance, particularly in dynamic transportation systems.
Innovation Solution
A propulsion battery mount assembly with a contoured mounting rail and securing assemblies that align with the vehicle's frame, allowing for secure and efficient battery pack installation and easy replacement, along with a method for determining low battery charge and displaying alerts for timely replacement.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If traditional battery mounting systems are used in micro-mobility transit vehicles, then battery replacement and maintenance require significant labor and time, but the mounting system may be simpler in structure
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting system is divided into separate modular components including a mounting rail, securing assemblies with latches, and battery pack interfaces. This segmentation allows for easy assembly and disassembly of the battery pack without requiring complex tools or procedures, directly improving battery replacement efficiency while keeping each individual component relatively simple
Solution Approach 2:
The securing assemblies incorporate movable latches that can be quickly engaged and disengaged to secure or release the battery pack. This dynamic mechanism enables rapid battery replacement by allowing the battery to be securely mounted when needed and easily removed for charging or replacement, significantly reducing maintenance labor and time
2Reliability
If secure battery mounting is implemented to prevent vandalism and ensure continuous operation, then vehicle reliability improves, but manufacturing and assembly complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The secure mounting system is segmented into standardized components (mounting rail, securing assemblies, latches) that can be manufactured independently using conventional processes and then assembled together. This modular approach maintains ease of manufacture while achieving reliable secure mounting that prevents vandalism and ensures continuous vehicle operation
Solution Approach 2:
The latching mechanism is designed to be self-securing, where the latch automatically engages and locks the battery pack in place when installed, providing secure mounting without requiring complex assembly procedures or specialized tools. This self-service feature reduces assembly complexity while ensuring reliable secure mounting for operational continuity
Data Source
AI summary
Systems and methods related to propulsion battery mount assemblies for micro-mobility transit vehicles are disclosed. For example, in an embodiment the battery mount assembly includes a mounting rail having a first side comprising a contoured surface configured to align with a complementary contoured surface of a frame of a micro-mobility transit vehicle and a second side comprising a battery mounting surface opposite the first side and configured to receive a first securing assembly and a second securing assembly entirely disposed thereon and separately spaced to receive a battery pack therebetween. The battery mount assembly may be installed on the frame of a micro-mobility transit vehicle to assist in expedient replacement of battery packs that electrically power the micro-mobility transit vehicle.