Battery Connector Oiling Mechanism for Wear During Battery Swapping
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Solution Overview
Problem
The frequent disassembly and assembly of batteries in new energy vehicles lead to accelerated aging and wear of connecting elements, resulting in potential safety hazards and reduced service life due to inadequate lubrication.
Innovation Solution
A battery storage device equipped with an oiling mechanism that lubricates the connecting elements, reducing the frequency of disassembly and assembly, using a housing with an oiling element, such as sponge, felt, or cotton cloth, to store and apply lubricating oil effectively, and an automatic oil replenishing system to minimize environmental pollution and extend the service life.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If frequent disassembly and assembly of battery is performed for replacement or maintenance, then battery replacement service and maintenance can be provided, but connecting element accelerates aging and wear resulting in failure of firm connection
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by providing lubricating oil to the connecting elements before disassembly operations. The oiling mechanism is positioned to automatically apply lubrication to connecting elements that will undergo disassembly and assembly, thereby preparing them in advance to reduce wear and aging during the frequent operational cycles required for battery replacement service.
2Duration of action of stationary object
If connecting element is lubricated to reduce wear, then service life of connecting element is prolonged, but device complexity increases due to additional oiling mechanism
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the oiling mechanism with the battery storage device structure. The lubrication system is integrated into the existing storage framework, combining the functions of battery storage and connecting element maintenance in a single unified device, thereby minimizing additional complexity while extending the service life of connecting elements.
Solution Approach 2:
The oiling mechanism is designed to automatically lubricate connecting elements without requiring external intervention. The system self-regulates the lubrication process, applying oil to connecting elements based on their position in the storage device, thereby reducing operational complexity while maintaining extended service life benefits.
3Productivity
If oiling mechanism is positioned close to connecting element for effective lubrication, then lubrication efficiency is improved, but space required for battery loading and unloading is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs a movable or adjustable oiling mechanism that can dynamically reposition itself. The lubrication system can extend close to connecting elements during the lubrication phase to ensure effective coverage, then retract or move away to create sufficient clearance for battery loading and unloading operations, thereby adapting its position based on operational requirements.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The oiling mechanism prolongs the service life of connecting elements by reducing wear and tear, enhancing safety by minimizing the risk of battery disconnection during vehicle operation and reducing the need for frequent oil replenishment.
Implementation Method 1
the oiling element is arranged in the housing, and the housing has an opening into which the connecting element extends
Data Source
AI summary
The present application relates to a battery storage device and an oiling method, and belongs to the technical field of battery overhauling and maintenance. The present application provides a battery storage device for storing a battery and charging the battery, and the battery has a connecting element for being connected to an electrical apparatus. The battery storage device includes: a battery placement rack; and an oiling mechanism arranged on the battery placement rack and used for oiling the connecting element. The present application further provides an oiling method. By using the battery storage device and the oiling method provided in the present application, the connecting element of the battery can be oiled and maintained, and the service life of the connecting element of the battery is prolonged.