Battery Swap Selection Using Installation and Electrical Matching
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing battery swap systems fail to adequately consider the specific electrical requirements and installation compatibility of batteries with electrified vehicles, leading to the selection of unsuitable batteries for swapping.
Innovation Solution
A battery swap system that includes a battery swap apparatus and method for selecting a second battery by using battery installation information, electrical requirement information, and battery information to ensure compatibility with the vehicle's specifications.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a battery is selected based only on whether it can be installed in the electrified vehicle, then the ease of operation is improved, but the reliability deteriorates because a battery that cannot realize the user's desired ability may be selected
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies parameter changes by expanding the selection criteria from simple installation compatibility to multiple electrical parameters including voltage, output power, input power, and remaining capacity. The processor evaluates replacement batteries based on these multiple parameters to ensure both ease of operation and reliability in battery selection.
2Reliability
If multiple battery parameters are considered for selection, then the reliability of battery suitability is improved, but the device complexity increases due to additional information processing requirements
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies self-service by having the electrified vehicle autonomously send its battery installation information and electrical requirement information to the battery swap apparatus. The processor then automatically processes this information and selects appropriate replacement batteries, reducing the need for complex manual intervention while maintaining high reliability.
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements feedback by having the electrified vehicle provide its specific requirements (installation position, direction, voltage, output power, input power, remaining capacity) to the battery swap apparatus. This feedback loop enables the processor to make accurate selections that match the vehicle's needs without requiring overly complex system architecture.
3Ease of operation
If priority is given to installation information over electrical characteristics, then the ease of operation is improved, but the reliability deteriorates because electrical requirements may not be met
Solution Approach 1:
The patent resolves this contradiction by changing the evaluation parameters to include both installation information (position, direction) and electrical characteristics (voltage, output power, input power, remaining capacity) with equal importance. The processor integrates all these parameters in the selection process, ensuring that neither installation compatibility nor electrical suitability is compromised.
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AI summary
A battery swap system (1) includes: an electrified vehicle (200) equipped with a first battery (201); and a battery swap apparatus (100) including at least one replacement battery (101) and configured to swap out the first battery (201) for a second battery (101). The electrified vehicle (200) sends battery installation information and electrical requirement information to outside, the battery installation information being a battery installation position and a battery placement direction in the electrified vehicle (200), and the electrical requirement information being an electrical characteristic required of the second battery (101). The battery swap apparatus (100) includes a processor (11) configured to select a candidate for the second battery (101) from the at least one replacement battery (101) by using the battery installation information and the electrical requirement information and battery information of the at least one replacement battery (101).