CN114056072A

CN114056072A - Unlocking mechanism, locking method and unlocking method of battery pack

Info

Publication number: CN114056072A
Application number: CN202010773009.1A
Authority: CN
Inventors: 张建平; 仇丹梁; 吉毅
Original assignee: Aulton New Energy Automotive Technology Co Ltd
Current assignee: Aulton New Energy Automotive Technology Co Ltd
Priority date: 2020-08-04
Filing date: 2020-08-04
Publication date: 2022-02-18

Abstract

The invention discloses an unlocking mechanism, a locking method and an unlocking method of a battery pack. This unlocking mechanism includes: a locking fastener and a connecting piece; the connecting piece drives the locking piece to rotate around the pivot point along a first direction to unlock the battery pack under the action of external force, and drives the locking piece to rotate around the pivot point along a second direction opposite to the first direction to lock the battery pack under the action of no external force. The unlocking mechanism can realize unlocking and locking of the battery pack by driving the locking piece to pivot through the connecting piece, has a simple structure, is convenient to operate, and can simply and conveniently install the battery pack in the bracket through the unlocking mechanism.

Description

Unlocking mechanism, locking method and unlocking method of battery pack

Technical Field

The invention relates to the field of electric vehicles, in particular to an unlocking mechanism, a locking method and an unlocking method of a battery pack.

Background

The conventional battery installation methods for electric vehicles are generally classified into a fixed type and a replaceable type, wherein the fixed type battery is generally fixed on a vehicle, and the vehicle is directly used as a charging object during charging. The replaceable battery is generally fixed to a bracket of the vehicle in a movable mounting manner, and the battery can be removed to be replaced or charged separately, and then the replaced battery is mounted on the vehicle after being charged.

In the prior art, the battery replacement mode includes various means such as manual and automatic means, and in any means, when the battery is mounted on the bracket of the vehicle, the bracket needs to lock the battery on the bracket.

Disclosure of Invention

The invention aims to overcome the defects of complex process and complicated steps of installing a battery pack on a bracket in the prior art, and provides an unlocking mechanism, a locking method and an unlocking method of the battery pack.

The invention solves the technical problems through the following technical scheme:

an unlocking mechanism of a battery pack, comprising: a locking fastener and a connecting piece;

the locking member is pivotally connected at its pivot point to the battery pack bracket, the first end of the connecting member is pivotally connected to one end of the locking member, the second end of the connecting member extends toward the bottom surface of the battery pack bracket,

the connecting piece drives the locking piece to rotate around the pivot point along a first direction under the action of external force so as to unlock the battery pack, and the connecting piece drives the locking piece to rotate around the pivot point along a second direction opposite to the first direction under the action of no external force so as to lock the battery pack.

The technical scheme has the following beneficial effects: the unlocking mechanism can realize unlocking and locking of the battery pack by driving the locking piece to pivot through the connecting piece, has a simple structure, is convenient to operate, and can simply and conveniently install the battery pack in the bracket through the unlocking mechanism.

Preferably, the locking member is connected to a mounting portion of the battery pack bracket, the mounting portion having a first surface facing the battery pack, the first surface being provided with an electrical connector.

The further technical scheme has the following beneficial effects: the locking fastener and the electric connector are arranged on the same surface, so that the electric interface of the battery pack can be stably connected with the electric connector while the battery pack is locked.

Preferably, the catch member rotates in a plane perpendicular to the first surface.

The further technical scheme has the following beneficial effects: the locking member can effectively lock the battery pack by rotating in a plane perpendicular to the first surface.

Preferably, a through hole is provided in the mounting portion, the locking piece is inserted into the through hole, the pivot point is provided in the through hole, and the pivot point is provided with a rotating shaft fixed in the through hole.

The further technical scheme has the following beneficial effects: the locking fastener is arranged in the through hole, so that the locking fastener can be ensured to pivot in one plane and is not easy to deflect.

Preferably, be equipped with the lock seat on the installation department, be equipped with the locked groove that supplies battery package lock axle to lock in the lock seat, the locked groove top is located to the hasp piece, and when battery package lock axle was located the locked position of locked groove, the axle center distance of pivot the center horizontal distance of battery package is greater than the central distance of lock axle the horizontal distance at the center of battery package.

The further technical scheme has the following beneficial effects: the locking piece is prevented from pivoting in the first direction when the lock shaft moves in the direction out of the lock groove.

Preferably, the connecting member comprises a first link and a second link;

one end of the first connecting rod is pivotally connected to the driving end of the lock catch piece;

the other end of the first connecting rod is connected to the second connecting rod, and the second connecting rod is used for driving the first connecting rod to move under the action of external force.

The further technical scheme has the following beneficial effects: the connecting piece comprises a plurality of connecting rods, makes things convenient for the setting of connecting piece, and can not interfere the structure originally of battery package bracket.

Preferably, the first link is rotatably connected to the locking member.

The further technical scheme has the following beneficial effects: the first connecting rod is rotatably connected with the locking fastener, so that the up-and-down movement of the first connecting rod can be conveniently converted into the rotation movement of the locking fastener.

Preferably, the second link has a bent portion toward the bottom of the bracket.

The further technical scheme has the following beneficial effects: by providing a bend it may be convenient to engage with the unlocking means of the transport device.

Preferably, the second link includes first and second horizontal portions extending horizontally, and a connecting portion, the first horizontal portion being connected to an upper end of the connecting portion and the first link, respectively, and the second horizontal portion being connected to a lower end of the connecting portion.

The further technical scheme has the following beneficial effects: the horizontal portion is more easily engaged and cradled, thereby facilitating the attachment member to be lifted.

Preferably, the second link extends toward a middle of the battery pack bracket.

The further technical scheme has the following beneficial effects: the second connecting rod extends towards the middle of the battery pack bracket, so that the second connecting rod can be conveniently arranged, and interference with other components of the frame is avoided.

Preferably, the second link extends toward both sides of the battery pack bracket.

The further technical scheme has the following beneficial effects: a preferred arrangement of the second link is provided.

A locking mechanism of a battery pack is arranged on a battery pack bracket and is matched with an unlocking mechanism to lock or unlock the battery pack;

the locking mechanism comprises a locking groove for allowing a battery pack locking shaft to enter and lock along a Y direction, the locking piece is arranged above the locking groove, and the locking piece rotates around a pivot point along an X direction to open or close an opening of the locking groove so as to unlock or lock the battery pack;

wherein the X direction and the Y direction are perpendicular to each other.

The technical scheme has the following beneficial effects: this locking mechanism passes through the locked groove and the cooperation of release mechanism, drives the unblock and the locking that the hasp piece pivot can realize the battery package through the connecting piece, and its simple structure, convenient operation can lock the battery package in the bracket through this locking mechanism simple and conveniently.

A locking method of a battery pack using the unlocking mechanism as described above, comprising the steps of:

controlling the battery pack to enter the battery pack bracket along the Y direction;

the drive latch pivots about the pivot point in a second direction.

The technical scheme has the following beneficial effects: the locking method can realize the unlocking and locking of the battery pack by driving the locking fastener to pivot through the connecting piece, has simple structure and convenient operation, and can simply and conveniently lock the battery pack on the bracket.

An unlocking method of a battery pack, the unlocking method using the unlocking mechanism as described above, the unlocking method comprising the steps of:

controlling the connecting piece to move so as to drive the locking piece to pivot around the pivot point along the first direction;

pulling a battery pack out of the battery pack bracket.

The technical scheme has the following beneficial effects: the unlocking method can realize the unlocking and locking of the battery pack by driving the locking fastener to pivot through the connecting piece, has a simple structure, is convenient to operate, and can simply and conveniently unlock the battery pack relative to the bracket.

The positive progress effects of the invention are as follows: the unlocking mechanism can realize unlocking and locking of the battery pack by driving the locking piece to pivot through the connecting piece, has a simple structure, is convenient to operate, and can simply and conveniently install the battery pack in the bracket through the unlocking mechanism. The locking mechanism and the locking method of the battery pack have the same effects as described above.

Drawings

Fig. 1 is a schematic perspective view of a frame of an electric vehicle according to an embodiment of the invention.

Fig. 2 is a schematic side view of a frame of an electric vehicle according to an embodiment of the invention.

Fig. 3 is a cross-sectional structural view of the vehicle frame taken along line a-a in fig. 2.

Fig. 4 is an enlarged schematic structural view of a portion B in fig. 3.

Fig. 5 is a schematic perspective view of an unlocking mechanism according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 6 is a schematic plan view of a locking member according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 7 is a schematic perspective view of a locking mechanism according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 8 is a rear view schematically illustrating a battery pack according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 9 is a schematic view of the locking mechanism and the unlocking mechanism according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 10 is a schematic view of the unlocking mechanism and the locking mechanism in the first state according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 11 is a schematic view of the unlocking mechanism and the locking mechanism in the second state according to the embodiment of the invention.

Fig. 12 is a schematic view of the unlocking mechanism and the locking mechanism in a third state according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 13 is a schematic view of the unlocking mechanism and the locking mechanism in a fourth state according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Description of reference numerals:

vehicle frame 100

Battery pack 101

Rear wall 1011

Lock shaft 103

Interface 104

Battery pack bracket 111

Electrical connector 112

First surface 113

Unlocking mechanism 121

Locking part 123

Drive end 124

First recess 125

Second recess 126

Protrusion 127

First pivot point 128

Second pivot point 129

Position limiting part 130

Connecting piece 131

First link 133

Second link 134

First horizontal part 136

Second horizontal part 137

Connecting part 138

Mounting portion 151

Through hole 153

Lock seat 154

Outer wall 1541

Inclined guide surface 155

Lower guide surface 1551

Upper guide surface 1552

Locking slot 156

Passage opening 157

Rotating shaft 158

Detailed Description

The present invention is further illustrated by way of example and not by way of limitation in the scope of the embodiments described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

FIG. 1 illustrates a frame 100 of an electric vehicle, according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in fig. 2, a battery pack bracket 111 is provided on the carriage 100, and the battery pack bracket 111 is used for placing the battery pack 101 that can be locked and unlocked with respect to the battery pack bracket 111.

As shown in fig. 3 to 4, an unlocking mechanism 121 is provided on the battery pack bracket 111 to unlock and lock the battery pack 101.

As shown in fig. 5, the unlocking mechanism 121 includes: a catch member 123 and a connecting member 131.

The locking member 123 is pivotally connected to the battery pack bracket 111 at a first pivot point 128, the first end of the connecting member 131 is pivotally connected to one end of the locking member 123, the second end of the connecting member 131 extends toward the bottom surface (downward) of the battery pack bracket 111, the connecting member 131 drives the locking member 123 to rotate in a clockwise direction (see the first direction X1 in fig. 11) around the first pivot point 128 under an external force to unlock the battery pack 101, and the connecting member 131 drives the locking member 123 to rotate in a counterclockwise direction (see the second direction X2 in fig. 13) opposite to the clockwise direction around the pivot point under no external force to lock the battery pack 101.

As shown in fig. 6, the locking member 123 has a first pivot point 128 at which the locking member 123 is connected to the pack holder 111, more specifically, to the mounting portion 151 described below, and a second pivot point 129 at which the locking member 123 is connected to the link 131. The first pivot point 128 is located to the right of the second pivot point 129. The first pivot point 128 is higher than the second pivot point 129 when the battery pack is locked.

The locking member 123 has a first recess 125, a protrusion 127 and a second recess 126. The first recess 125 is proximate the first pivot point 128, the second recess 126 is proximate the second pivot point 129, and the protrusion 127 is formed between the first recess 125 and the second recess 126. When the locking member 123 is rotated clockwise to the unlocking position (as shown in fig. 11) during the removal of the battery pack, and the lock shaft 103 is taken out from the lock groove 156, the first recess 125 is used for avoiding the lock shaft, so that the battery pack lock shaft can be more smoothly separated from the lock groove. When the battery pack is mounted, the locking member 123 is rotated counterclockwise to a locking position (as shown in fig. 13), in which the lock shaft 103 is positioned in the lock groove 156, and the second recess 126 is positioned above the lock groove 156 to form a space for accommodating the lock shaft 103. Alternatively, the second recess 126 may be omitted if the accommodation space of the locking groove 156 itself is sufficient. The protrusion 127 is located between the first recess 125 and the second recess 126 for preventing the lock shaft 103 from moving leftward beyond the lock groove 156 when the locking member 123 moves to the unlocking position, and preventing the lock shaft 103 from coming out of the lock groove 156 toward the right above the lock groove 156 when the locking member 123 moves to the locking position.

The locking member 123 is attached to a mounting portion 151 of the pack bracket 111, the mounting portion 151 having a first surface 113 facing the battery pack 101, the first surface 113 being provided with the electrical connector 112. The electrical connector 112 is used to electrically connect to the battery pack 101, and in particular, to engage with the interface 104 of the battery pack 101. The locking member 123 is disposed on the same surface as the electrical connector 112, so as to lock the battery pack 101 and ensure that the electrical interface 104 of the battery pack 101 can be stably connected to the electrical connector 112.

In the present embodiment, the mounting portion 151 is a separate member mounted to the vehicle frame 100 and the battery pack bracket 111 as shown in fig. 7. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the mounting portion 151 may be integrally formed with the frame 100 or the battery pack bracket 111.

The locking member 123 rotates in a plane perpendicular to the first surface 113 (a surface perpendicular to the front-rear direction in the drawing). The catch member 123 can effectively lock the battery pack 101 by rotating in a plane perpendicular to the first surface 113.

The mounting portion 151 is provided therein with a through hole 153, the locking piece 123 is inserted into the through hole 153, and the pivot point is provided in the through hole 153, the pivot point being provided with a rotation shaft 158 fixed in the through hole 153. The locking member 123 is disposed in the through hole 153, which ensures that the locking member 123 pivots in a plane without being easily deflected.

The connection member 131 includes a first link 133 and a second link 134.

One end of the first link 133 is pivotally connected to the driving end 124 of the catch member 123.

The other end of the first link 133 is connected to a second link 134, and the second link 134 is used for driving the first link 133 to move under the action of an external force.

The first link 133 is rotatably coupled to the locking member 123. The first link 133 is rotatably connected to the locking member 123, so that the vertical movement of the first link 133 can be conveniently converted into the rotational movement of the locking member 123.

The second link 134 includes first and second

horizontal portions

136 and 137 horizontally extending, and a connecting portion 138, the first horizontal portion 136 being connected to an upper end of the connecting portion 138 and the first link 133, respectively, and the second horizontal portion 137 being connected to a lower end of the connecting portion 138. The horizontal portion is more easily engaged and cradled, thereby facilitating the lifting of the connection member 131.

In other embodiments, the second link 134 may also be formed to have other forms of bent portions toward the bottom of the bracket. By providing a bend it may be convenient to engage with the unlocking means of the transport device.

The second horizontal portion 137 is used to engage with an unlocking member of a conveyance device that conveys the battery pack 101, and the unlocking member engages with the second horizontal portion 137 before the lock shaft 103 of the battery pack 101 is pushed into a lock groove 156 described below, lifting the link member 131, so that the locking piece 123 pivots in the clockwise direction. The unlocking member may be a telescopic member having an inclined surface that slides in contact with the horizontal portion, or may be a lifting member that can move up and down to lift the second horizontal portion 137.

In the present embodiment, the second link 134 extends toward the middle of the pack bracket 111. The second link 134 extends toward the middle of the battery pack bracket 111, which facilitates the arrangement of the second link 134 and prevents interference with other components of the vehicle frame 100.

Alternatively, the second link 134 may extend toward both sides of the battery pack bracket 111.

As shown in fig. 8, a locking mechanism is provided on the battery pack bracket 111, and the locking mechanism cooperates with the unlocking mechanism 121 as described above to lock or unlock the battery pack 101.

In the present embodiment, the locking mechanism is the mounting portion 151 described above. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and in other embodiments, the locking mechanism may be provided separately from the mounting portion 151.

The locking mechanism is provided with a lock seat 154, and a lock groove 156 for locking the lock shaft 103 of the battery pack 101 is arranged in the lock seat 154. The lock groove 156 is used for the lock shaft 103 of the battery pack 101 to enter and lock in the left-right direction (Y direction), the locking piece 123 is provided above the lock groove 156, and the locking piece 123 rotates around the pivot point in the up-down direction (X direction) to open or close the opening of the lock groove 156 to unlock or lock the battery pack 101. Referring to fig. 4, the opening of the lock slot 156 of the lock base 154 is provided with an inclined guide surface 155 for guiding the lock shaft 103 into the lock slot 156, which includes an upper guide surface 1552 and a lower guide surface 1551. In this embodiment, two lock housings 154 are provided, wherein the lower portion of the right side edge of the upper lock housing 154 forms an upper guide surface 1552 for guiding the lock shaft 103 obliquely downward from above to avoid the upper lock housing 154 from interfering with the lock shaft 103 to be inserted into the lower lock housing 154.

The locking mechanism is provided in plurality along the front-rear direction and the first surface 113 to stably lock the battery pack 101.

As shown in fig. 9, the lock shaft 103 of the battery pack 101 is provided on the left side of the battery pack 101 on the same surface as the electrical connector 112 of the battery pack 101.

The operation of the unlocking mechanism 121 is explained below with reference to fig. 10 to 13.

Fig. 10-13 illustrate four different states of the locking process of the lock release mechanism 121 and the lock shaft 103.

As shown in fig. 10, in the first state, the lock shaft 103 is not pushed into the lock groove 156, the lock release mechanism 121 is in the locked state, and the protrusion 127 of the lock release mechanism 121 is located above the right side of the lock groove 156 (the side where the lock shaft 103 is inserted), so that the lock shaft 103 cannot enter the lock groove 156 from above the right side of the lock groove 156.

As shown in fig. 11, in the second state, the lock shaft 103 is not pushed into the lock groove 156, and the lock release mechanism 121 is in the unlocked state. The connecting member 131 is lifted up to lift the left end of the locking piece 123. The locking member 123 rotates clockwise about the first pivot point 128, so that the protrusion 127 moves from the right side to the left side above the lock groove 156, the passage opening 157 on the right side above the lock groove 156 is opened, and the first recess 125 clears the passage opening 157, so that the lock shaft 103 is not interfered by the locking member 123 during entering the lock groove 156. At this time, the lock shaft 103 may enter the passage opening 157 along the inclined guide surface 155 located at the right of the lock groove 156 in fig. 11, and enter the lock groove 156 through the passage opening 157.

As shown in fig. 12, in the third state, the lock shaft 103 is pushed in but has not yet entered the lock groove 156, and the lock release mechanism 121 is in the unlocked state. The lock shaft 103 enters the passage opening 157, the lock shaft 103 cannot enter the left space above the lock groove 156 due to the blocking of the protrusion 127, and the first recess 125 moves above the lock groove 156, further opening the passage opening 157 on the right above the lock groove 156. As the battery pack 101 is pushed into the battery pack holder 111, the lock shaft 103 abuts against the first recess 125. When the lock shaft 103 reaches above the lock groove 156, the rear wall 1011 of the battery pack 101 for mounting the lock shaft 103 abuts against the outer wall 1541 of the lock holder 154, and the outer wall 1541 of the lock holder 154 faces the battery pack 101.

In the fourth state, as shown in fig. 13, the lock shaft 103 enters the lock groove 156, and the lock release mechanism 121 is in the locked state. At this time, the battery pack 101 moves downward by gravity with respect to the battery pack 101 of fig. 12, so that the lock shaft 103 moves from above to below and falls into the lock groove 156. Then, as the link member 131 moves downward, the locker 123 moves counterclockwise about the first pivot point 128, so that the protrusion 127 moves rightward, moving to the right above the lock groove 156, to block the passage opening 157, and the lock shaft 103 is locked in the space between the second groove portion of the locker 123 and the lock groove 156.

Fig. 10-13 illustrate four states of the battery pack 101 locked to the battery pack holder 111. The sequence in which the battery pack 101 is unlocked relative to the battery pack cradle 111 is the reverse sequence shown in fig. 10-13.

As shown in fig. 13, when the lock shaft 103 of the battery pack 101 is located at the lock position in the lock groove 156, the axial center of the rotation shaft 158 is horizontally distanced L from the center of the battery pack 101₁Is greater than the horizontal distance L from the center of the lock shaft 103 to the center of the battery pack 101₂. Thus, when the lock shaft 103 moves upward due to vibration or unexpected movement of the battery pack 101 in the locked state, the lock shaft 103 causes the locking member 123 to move counterclockwise since the horizontal distance from the axis of the rotating shaft 158 to the center of the battery pack 101 is greater than the horizontal distance from the center of the lock shaft 103 to the center of the battery pack 101, that is, the center of the lock shaft 103 is located rightward from the axis of the rotating shaft 158, but the stopper portion at the left end of the locking member 123 is located at the position corresponding to the position of the lock shaft 103, and the lock shaft 103 causes the locking member 123 to move counterclockwise130 abut against the inner wall of the through hole 153 so that the locking member 123 cannot move counterclockwise, and thus the lock shaft 103 is not released from the lock groove 156 but is stably locked in the lock groove 156.

This release mechanism 121 drives the hasp piece 123 pivot through connecting piece 131 and can realize the unblock and the locking of battery package 101, and its simple structure, convenient operation can install battery package 101 in the bracket simply conveniently through this release mechanism 121.

The present embodiment also provides a locking method of the battery pack 101. The locking method of the battery pack 101 uses the unlocking mechanism 121 as described above, and includes the steps of:

controlling the battery pack 101 to enter the battery pack holder 111 in the left-right direction (Y direction);

the drive catch member 123 pivots in a counterclockwise direction about the pivot point.

The embodiment also provides an unlocking method of the battery pack 101, the unlocking method uses the above unlocking mechanism 121, and the unlocking method includes the following steps:

the control link 131 moves to drive the locking member 123 to pivot in the clockwise direction around the pivot point;

the battery pack 101 is pulled out of the battery pack holder 111.

It should be understood by those skilled in the art that the "battery pack 101" in the present application does not refer to a pack-shaped battery, and may be a box-shaped or box-shaped battery pack, and the "battery pack 101" may not only be a collection of battery cells, but also be equipped with other necessary components such as the above-mentioned lock column or cooling unit, buffer unit, and the like.

In the description of the present invention, it is to be understood that the terms "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate orientations or positional relationships based on those shown in the drawings, and are only for convenience of description and simplicity of description, but do not indicate or imply that the device or element being referred to must have a particular orientation, be constructed and operated in a particular orientation, and thus, are not to be construed as limiting the present invention.

While specific embodiments of the invention have been described above, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that this is by way of example only, and that the scope of the invention is defined by the appended claims. Various changes and modifications to these embodiments may be made by those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention, and these changes and modifications are within the scope of the invention.

Claims

1. An unlocking mechanism for a battery pack, comprising: a locking fastener and a connecting piece;

2. The battery pack unlocking mechanism according to claim 1, wherein the locking member is attached to a mounting portion of the battery pack bracket, the mounting portion having a first surface facing the battery pack, the first surface being provided with an electrical connector.

3. The battery pack unlocking mechanism according to claim 2, wherein the locking member rotates in a plane perpendicular to the first surface.

4. The battery pack unlocking mechanism according to claim 3, wherein a through hole is provided in the mounting portion, the locking member is inserted into the through hole, the pivot point is provided in the through hole, and the pivot point is provided with a rotating shaft fixed in the through hole.

5. The battery pack unlocking mechanism according to claim 4, wherein the mounting portion is provided with a lock holder, the lock holder is provided with a lock groove for locking the battery pack lock shaft, the lock catch member is provided above the lock groove, and when the battery pack lock shaft is located at the lock position in the lock groove, the horizontal distance from the axis of the rotating shaft to the center of the battery pack is greater than the horizontal distance from the center of the lock shaft to the center of the battery pack.

6. The battery pack unlocking mechanism according to claim 1, wherein the connecting member includes a first link and a second link;

7. The battery pack unlocking mechanism according to claim 6, wherein the first link is rotatably connected to the locking member.

8. The battery pack unlocking mechanism according to claim 6, wherein the second link has a bent portion toward the bottom of the bracket.

9. The battery pack unlocking mechanism according to claim 8, wherein the second link includes first and second horizontal portions extending horizontally, and a connecting portion, the first horizontal portion being connected to an upper end of the connecting portion and the first link, respectively, and the second horizontal portion being connected to a lower end of the connecting portion.

10. The battery pack unlocking mechanism according to claim 6, wherein the second link extends toward a middle portion of the battery pack bracket.

11. The battery pack unlocking mechanism according to claim 6, wherein the second link extends toward both sides of the battery pack bracket.

12. A locking mechanism for a battery pack, the locking mechanism being provided on a battery pack holder, wherein the locking mechanism cooperates with an unlocking mechanism according to any one of claims 1 to 11 to lock or unlock the battery pack;

wherein the X direction and the Y direction are perpendicular to each other.

13. A locking method of a battery pack using the unlocking mechanism according to any one of claims 1 to 11, comprising the steps of:

the drive latch pivots about the pivot point in a second direction.

14. An unlocking method of a battery pack, characterized in that the unlocking method uses the unlocking mechanism according to any one of claims 1 to 11, the unlocking method comprising the steps of:

pulling a battery pack out of the battery pack bracket.