Vehicle Battery Swap Control Without Pre-Recorded Battery Data
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing battery replacement systems require vehicle-related and user-related information to be recorded in a battery for rental purposes, limiting battery replacement to vehicles with pre-recorded information.
Innovation Solution
A battery replacement apparatus and method that acquires vehicle information and replacement battery information from the vehicle or its user, allowing battery replacement regardless of information recorded on the existing battery, using a processor to control the drive device for mounting the new battery.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If vehicle-related information and user-related information are recorded in a battery for rental purposes, then battery rental can be controlled and managed, but battery replacement is limited to vehicles with pre-recorded information
Solution Approach 1:
The system separates the information storage function from the battery itself. Instead of requiring all vehicle and user information to be recorded in the battery, the system divides information management between the battery (minimal identification) and external servers (detailed vehicle and user information), allowing battery replacement without pre-recorded comprehensive information.
Solution Approach 2:
An information providing device and server act as intermediaries between the battery replacement apparatus and the vehicle/user information. The apparatus acquires necessary information from these intermediaries rather than requiring it to be pre-stored in the battery, enabling flexible battery replacement while maintaining rental control.
2Manufacturing precision
If comprehensive vehicle and user information is required to be recorded in the battery, then accurate battery-vehicle matching can be ensured, but the replacement process becomes complex and information-heavy
Solution Approach 1:
The system extracts only the essential identification information needed for battery replacement from the comprehensive vehicle and user information. The battery replacement apparatus acquires minimal necessary information (vehicle identification and replacement battery information) from external sources, rather than requiring complete information sets to be stored in the battery.
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs preliminary acquisition of vehicle information and replacement battery information before the actual battery replacement operation. This preliminary information gathering simplifies the replacement process by having all necessary data ready in advance from external sources, reducing on-site complexity.
3Reliability
If battery replacement is restricted to vehicles with pre-recorded information, then information security can be maintained, but the convenience and speed of battery replacement are reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The battery replacement system allows the vehicle or user to provide necessary identification information directly at the time of replacement without requiring pre-registration of comprehensive information in the battery. The system self-verify the information through external sources, maintaining security while improving convenience.
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AI summary
A battery replacement apparatus (100) performs battery replacement for replacing a first battery (201) mounted in a vehicle (200) with a second battery (101). The battery replacement apparatus (100) includes a drive device (30) that performs battery replacement, and a processor (11) that controls the drive device (30). The processor (11) acquires first vehicle information for identifying the vehicle (200) and replacement battery information for identifying the second battery (101) from the vehicle (200) or a user of the vehicle (200). The processor (11) controls the drive device (30) using the replacement battery information and the first vehicle information to replace the first battery (201) with the second battery (101).