Removable Deck Assembly for Electric Scooter Battery Swapping
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current electric vehicle designs with non-removable battery cases require inversion and tools for battery replacement, leading to potential damage and inefficiencies in fleet management, especially in shared scooter systems where batteries need frequent swapping.
Innovation Solution
A removable deck assembly with a quick twist electrical connector and cushioned electrical connectors allows for easy battery replacement without tools, enabling top-swappable batteries and reducing the need for scooter collection, allowing for one-trip battery replacement and improved safety.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Strength
If battery cases are made non-removable to improve structural integrity, then vehicle strength is improved, but battery replacement requires inversion and tools which increases operation difficulty and damage risk
Solution Approach 1:
The battery case is designed as a removable component that can be separated from the vehicle body. The case includes engagement features that allow it to be securely attached during operation and easily removed for battery replacement, dividing the battery system into separable parts without compromising overall structural integrity.
2Stability of the object's composition
If traditional battery replacement methods are used requiring vehicle inversion and tools, then structural stability is maintained, but productivity and efficiency of fleet operations deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The battery pack is extracted as a completely removable unit from the vehicle. The battery case can be detached without inverting the vehicle or using special tools, allowing battery replacement to be performed quickly while the vehicle remains upright and operational, thereby significantly improving fleet productivity.
3Ease of repair
If frequent battery swapping is required in shared scooter systems, then serviceability is improved, but damage risk increases with traditional methods requiring inversion and tools
Solution Approach 1:
The battery case incorporates localized engagement features at specific points on the vehicle body, allowing secure attachment and easy removal without affecting the overall structural integrity. This localized design enables frequent battery swaps while minimizing damage risk to both the battery case and vehicle.
Data Source
AI summary
An electric vehicle includes a steering element that can include a handle bar element. A platform supports a ride of the electric vehicle. At least one front wheel and at least one rear wheel are included and coupled to the platform. An electric motor provides a mechanical power to at least one of the front and rear wheels. A battery housing removably receives and holds one or more battery packs, where the one or more battery packs are configured to power the electric vehicle. A camera is included.