CN212889824U

CN212889824U - Quick battery replacing device for vehicle power battery, battery pack and vehicle

Info

Publication number: CN212889824U
Application number: CN202020592033.0U
Authority: CN
Inventors: 李志军
Original assignee: Neolix Technologies Co Ltd
Current assignee: Neolithic Zhiye Anyang Intelligent Technology Co ltd
Priority date: 2020-04-20
Filing date: 2020-04-20
Publication date: 2021-04-06
Anticipated expiration: 2030-04-20

Abstract

The application relates to a quick battery replacing device for a vehicle power battery, a battery pack and a vehicle, wherein the quick battery replacing device comprises: the supporting component is used for bearing the power battery and is connected with the vehicle body in a sliding manner; the sliding mechanism is used for connecting the supporting assembly and the vehicle body so that the supporting assembly can slide between a working position and a power exchange position; the locking mechanism is arranged on the sliding mechanism; the locking mechanism can prevent the sliding mechanism from sliding when in a locking position. The battery replacement device can be used for moving the position of the power battery through the sliding mechanism, so that the labor is saved; when the battery is not replaced, the locking mechanism prevents the sliding, so that the stability in working is ensured; the battery replacing device is reasonable in structural design, the power battery can be directly and quickly replaced without disassembling a bolt in the battery replacing process, uninterrupted operation of a vehicle is guaranteed, and the working efficiency of the vehicle is improved; the unmanned vehicle can be applied to an automatic driving unmanned vehicle, and is beneficial to promoting the application of unmanned technology.

Description

Quick battery replacing device for vehicle power battery, battery pack and vehicle

Technical Field

The application relates to the technical field of battery replacement, in particular to a quick battery replacement device for a vehicle power battery.

Background

With the continuous shortage of petroleum resources and the increasing maturity and development of electric automobile technology, electric automobiles are receiving wide attention as environment-friendly new energy automobiles. The battery pack is used as a main energy storage unit of the electric automobile and a power unit for driving the vehicle, and is a key part of the electric automobile, and the performance of the electric automobile is directly influenced by the good and bad working state of the battery pack.

In the development process of electric vehicles, some technical problems to be solved still exist, the obstacles restrict the large-scale popularization of electric vehicles, and the charging problem is one of the obvious obstacles. The unmanned vehicle has high power consumption, so that the power consumption of a power battery is high; if charging is carried out on the whole vehicle, the required time is long and the vehicle must be in an idle state and cannot operate.

In order to save charging dwell time, some electric vehicles employ a detachable on-board battery. That is, when the electric vehicle is about to run out of power, the old storage battery with insufficient power is removed from the power exchange station, then the new storage battery with full power is replaced, and the storage battery with no power is charged in the power exchange station and then is supplied to other electric vehicles for use. In this way, each electric vehicle recovers electric power only by taking time to replace the storage battery without requiring a charging wait time, thereby improving efficiency.

In the related art, a battery replacement device for fastening an electric vehicle and a replaceable battery pack is generally arranged between the electric vehicle and the replaceable battery pack; and most of the battery replacement devices are fastened on the automobile by adopting a bolt tightening mechanism. When the battery pack adopting the structure is replaced, the battery replacement operation is complex, and the battery replacement process is time-consuming.

SUMMERY OF THE UTILITY MODEL

To overcome, at least to some extent, the problems in the related art, the present application provides a device for quickly replacing a power battery of a vehicle.

According to a first aspect of embodiments of the present application, there is provided a quick battery replacement device for a vehicle power battery, including:

the supporting component is used for bearing the power battery and is connected with the vehicle body in a sliding manner;

the sliding mechanism is used for connecting the supporting assembly and the vehicle body so that the supporting assembly can slide between a working position and a power exchange position;

the locking mechanism is arranged on the sliding mechanism; the locking mechanism can prevent the sliding mechanism from sliding when in a locking position.

Further, the sliding mechanism is a linear guide rail and comprises a first guide rail and a second guide rail which are in sliding connection;

the first guide rail is fixedly connected with the bearing component, and the second guide rail is fixedly connected with the vehicle body.

Further, the first guide rail is arranged above the second guide rail, and a roller for supporting and sliding is arranged between the first guide rail and the second guide rail;

the bearing component is fixedly arranged on the upper end face of the first guide rail; the lower end face of the second guide rail is fixedly arranged on the vehicle body.

Further, the number of the linear guide rails is two; and the two linear guide rails are arranged in parallel and are respectively arranged on two sides of the bearing component.

Further, the locking mechanism is arranged on the first guide rail; the locking mechanism is engageable with the second rail at a locking position.

Further, the locking mechanism includes a link body; the connecting rod body is pivoted to the first guide rail;

one end of the connecting rod body is provided with a clamping tooth; and a locking clamping groove matched with the clamping teeth is formed in the second guide rail.

Furthermore, the device also comprises a handle, wherein one end of the handle is pivoted with the first guide rail;

the handle is connected with the connecting rod body, and the handle can drive the connecting rod body to move between a locking position and an unlocking position.

Further, the handle and the connecting rod body are pivoted to the same position of the first guide rail; the other end of the connecting rod body is fixedly connected with the handle.

According to a second aspect of the embodiments of the present application, a battery assembly is provided, which includes a power battery and the quick power changing device as described in any one of the above embodiments, wherein the power battery is disposed in the quick power changing device.

According to a third aspect of the embodiments of the present application, a vehicle is provided, which includes a power battery, and further includes the quick battery replacement device according to any one of the embodiments; the power battery is fixedly arranged on the vehicle through the quick battery replacing device.

The technical scheme provided by the embodiment of the application has the following beneficial effects:

the battery replacement device can be used for moving the position of the power battery through the sliding mechanism, so that the labor is saved; when the battery is not replaced, the locking mechanism prevents the sliding, so that the stability in working is ensured; the battery replacing device is reasonable in structural design, the power battery can be directly and quickly replaced without disassembling a bolt in the battery replacing process, uninterrupted operation of a vehicle is guaranteed, and the working efficiency of the vehicle is improved; the unmanned vehicle can be applied to an automatic driving unmanned vehicle, and is beneficial to promoting the application of unmanned technology.

It is to be understood that both the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only and are not restrictive of the application.

Drawings

The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification, illustrate embodiments consistent with the present application and together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the application.

Fig. 1 is a schematic structural diagram illustrating a quick battery replacement device for a vehicle power battery in an operating position according to an exemplary embodiment.

Fig. 2 is a schematic view showing a combination structure of a lock mechanism and a slide mechanism according to an exemplary embodiment.

Fig. 3 is one of schematic structural diagrams illustrating a quick battery replacement device for a vehicle power battery in a battery replacement position according to an exemplary embodiment.

Fig. 4 is a second schematic structural diagram illustrating a quick battery replacement device for a vehicle power battery in a battery replacement position according to an exemplary embodiment.

In the figure: 1-a holding component; 2-a handle; 3-a sliding mechanism; 301-a first guide rail; 302-a second guide rail; 4-a baffle plate; 401-a latch; 402-a rubber block; 5-a power battery; 6-a frame; 7-a rotating shaft; 8-a locking mechanism; 801-snap-fit teeth; 802-a stationary part; 9-locking clamping groove.

Detailed Description

Reference will now be made in detail to the exemplary embodiments, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings. When the following description refers to the accompanying drawings, like numbers in different drawings represent the same or similar elements unless otherwise indicated. The embodiments described in the following exemplary embodiments do not represent all embodiments consistent with the present application. Rather, they are merely examples of apparatus consistent with certain aspects of the present application, as detailed in the appended claims.

Fig. 1 is a schematic structural diagram of a quick battery replacement device for a vehicle power battery according to an exemplary embodiment. The device includes:

the supporting component 1 is used for supporting a power battery 5 and is connected with the vehicle body in a sliding way;

the sliding mechanism 3 is used for connecting the supporting component 1 and the vehicle body so as to enable the supporting component 1 to slide between a working position and a power exchange position;

a locking mechanism 8 provided on the slide mechanism 3; the locking mechanism 8 can prevent the sliding mechanism 3 from sliding when in the locking position.

The following describes the scheme of the present application in an expanded manner with reference to a specific application scenario.

Referring to fig. 1, the holding member 1 includes a bottom plate and a sidewall perpendicular to the bottom plate; preferably, the bottom plate is rectangular, and three side walls which are connected end to end are arranged on three edges of the bottom plate. Wherein, the side of the bottom plate without the side wall is the open end of the supporting component 1.

Because the power battery 5 is arranged in the vehicle, the vertical movement does not need to be considered, and a semi-enclosed structure formed by the bottom plate and the side walls can conveniently contain the power battery 5; the size of bearing subassembly 1 can be designed according to power battery 5's size, just can hold power battery 5 can, if the too big stability that is unfavorable for power battery 5 in the space.

The open end of bearing subassembly 1 still is provided with baffle 4, and the one end of baffle 4 is articulated mutually with the lateral wall of bearing subassembly 1, and the other end is fixed and is provided with bolt 401. The three directions of bearing subassembly 1 all are provided with the lateral wall, can limit power battery 5's removal, therefore spacing subassembly only need set up do not have the open end of lateral wall can, avoid power battery 5 to break away from the open end.

The baffle 4 is further provided with a rubber block 402, and the rubber block 402 is provided with a raised part (not shown) on the inner side of the baffle 4 for buffering the interference between the power battery 5 and the baffle 4 and playing a role in buffering and pressing.

In some embodiments, the sliding mechanism 3 is a linear guide, and includes a first guide 301 and a second guide 302 slidably connected to each other. The first rail 301 is fixedly connected to the supporting member 1, and the second rail 302 is fixedly connected to the vehicle body.

In some embodiments, the first rail 301 is disposed above the second rail 302, and a roller for supporting sliding is disposed therebetween. The supporting component 1 is fixedly arranged on the upper end face of the first guide rail 301; the lower end surface of the second guide rail 302 is fixedly arranged on the vehicle body.

In some embodiments, the number of linear guides is two; and the two linear guide rails are arranged in parallel and are respectively arranged at two sides of the bearing component 1.

Referring to figure 1, two linear guides are provided at each edge of the base of the racking assembly 1, each linear guide comprising a first guide 301 and a second guide 302. The first guide rail 301 is fixedly connected with the bottom of the bearing component 1, and the second guide rail 302 is fixedly connected with the frame 6; relative sliding between the first rail 301 and the second rail 302 enables relative displacement between the power battery 5 and the vehicle frame 6.

As shown in fig. 2, in some embodiments, the locking mechanism 8 is disposed on the first rail 301; the lock mechanism 8 can be engaged with the second rail 302 at the lock position.

It should be noted that the viewing angle shown in fig. 2 is different from the viewing angle shown in fig. 1, in which the first rail 301 and the second rail 302 are laid flat in fig. 1, and the first rail 301 and the second rail 302 are erected in fig. 2. Referring to fig. 1 and 2, the locking mechanism 8 is disposed on an outer side wall of the first guide rail 301 on an inner side of the first guide rail 301 facing the other linear guide. In the perspective shown in figure 1, the locking mechanism 8 is located below the back up unit 1 and is hidden by the back up unit 1.

In some embodiments, the locking mechanism 8 comprises a link body; the link body is pivotally connected to the first guide rail 301. One end of the connecting rod body is provided with a clamping tooth 801; and a locking clamping groove 9 matched with the clamping tooth 801 is arranged on the second guide rail 302.

Referring to fig. 2, the lock mechanism 8 is shown in the locked position with the link body parallel to the first guide rail 301. A rotating shaft 7 is arranged on the outer side wall of the inner side of the first guide rail 301, and the connecting rod body is pivoted to the rotating shaft 7; the outer side wall of the inner side of the first rail 301 is provided with an opening corresponding to the engaging tooth 801, and the engaging tooth 801 extends into the opening. The inner side of the second guide rail 302 is provided with a corresponding locking clamping groove 9; the engaging teeth 801 pass through the side wall of the first guide from the opening to engage with the locking notches 9.

In some embodiments, the device further comprises a handle 2, one end of said handle 2 being pivotally connected to said first rail 301. The handle 2 is connected with the connecting rod body, and the handle 2 can drive the connecting rod body to move between a locking position and an unlocking position.

Referring to fig. 1 and 2, the handle 2 has an Contraband shape, and both ends of the handle 2 are respectively connected to the inner sides of the two first guide rails 301, and the connection structure is the same. The central portion of the handle 2 is parallel to the open end of the support unit 1 and the central portion of the handle 2 extends forwardly of the open end to facilitate the sliding movement of the first rail 301 by pulling on the handle 2.

In some embodiments, the handle 2 and the link body are pivoted to the same position of the first rail 301; the other end of the connecting rod body is fixedly connected with the handle 2.

Referring to fig. 2, the end of the handle 2 is also pivoted to the rotating shaft 7, and a fixing portion 802 is disposed at one end of the connecting rod body, the fixing portion 802 forms a slot, and the handle 2 is fixed in the slot.

The operation steps of the power exchanging process will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

In a first step, with reference to fig. 1, the handle 2 is lifted upwards in the state shown in the figure. Corresponding to the view of fig. 2, the right side of the handle 2 is out of the plane of the paper, and the left end of the handle 2 is in the plane of the paper; thereby, the fixing part 802 drives the locking mechanism 8 to rotate, so that the clamping teeth 801 are displaced inwards perpendicular to the paper surface and leave the locking clamping groove 9; at this time, the lock mechanism 8 is moved away from the lock position to allow the guide rail to slide.

In a second step, the handle 2 is pulled outward while keeping the handle 2 lifted up, to the position shown in fig. 3. After the handle 2 is loosened, the handle 2 naturally falls back due to gravity, and the locking mechanism 8 automatically returns to the locking position.

Third, the latch 401 is released and the battery retainer 4 is rotated to the position shown in fig. 4.

Fourthly, replacing the power battery 5; fastening a battery and locking by a bolt 401; lifting the handle 2 and pushing the tray inwards at the same time; the handle 2 is loosened, the guide rail is locked, and the tray and the frame 6 are fastened in place. The battery replacement is completed.

The quick battery replacement device is applied to the unmanned vehicle, so that the power battery can be quickly replaced, and time and labor are saved. When the electric quantity of the vehicle is low, the power battery can be directly and quickly replaced, the vehicle can be continuously operated for 24 hours, and the working efficiency of the vehicle is improved. The power battery of the unmanned vehicle can be quickly replaced, the operating vehicle can be in a working state for 24 hours, and the operating efficiency is improved.

The battery tray is fastened with the upper plane of the guide rail through bolts, the lower plane of the guide rail is fixed with the frame, the idler wheels are arranged between the upper plane and the lower plane of the guide rail for supporting and sliding, and the locking mechanism is arranged between the upper plane and the lower plane of the guide rail (in a locking state under a static state, so that the battery tray is prevented from sliding).

The power battery of the unmanned vehicle is arranged in the frame; when the battery tray is replaced, the handle needs to be lifted upwards and the battery tray needs to be pulled out backwards, and the fastening device is unlocked, so that the battery can be replaced.

It is understood that the same or similar parts in the above embodiments may be mutually referred to, and the same or similar parts in other embodiments may be referred to for the content which is not described in detail in some embodiments.

It should be noted that, in the description of the present application, the terms "first", "second", etc. are used for descriptive purposes only and are not to be construed as indicating or implying relative importance. Further, in the description of the present application, the meaning of "a plurality" means at least two unless otherwise specified.

In the description herein, reference to the description of the term "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "an example," "a specific example," or "some examples," etc., means that a particular feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with the embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the application. In this specification, the schematic representations of the terms used above do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the particular features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in any one or more embodiments or examples.

Although embodiments of the present application have been shown and described above, it is understood that the above embodiments are exemplary and should not be construed as limiting the present application, and that variations, modifications, substitutions and alterations may be made to the above embodiments by those of ordinary skill in the art within the scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A quick battery replacing device for a vehicle power battery is characterized by comprising:

2. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein: the sliding mechanism is a linear guide rail and comprises a first guide rail and a second guide rail which are in sliding connection;

3. The apparatus of claim 2, wherein: the first guide rail is arranged above the second guide rail, and a roller for supporting and sliding is arranged between the first guide rail and the second guide rail;

4. The apparatus of claim 2 or 3, wherein: the number of the linear guide rails is two; and the two linear guide rails are arranged in parallel and are respectively arranged on two sides of the bearing component.

5. The apparatus of claim 2 or 3, wherein: the locking mechanism is arranged on the first guide rail; the locking mechanism is engageable with the second rail at a locking position.

6. The apparatus of claim 5, wherein: the locking mechanism comprises a connecting rod body; the connecting rod body is pivoted to the first guide rail;

7. The apparatus of claim 6, wherein: the first guide rail is pivoted to the first end of the handle;

8. The apparatus of claim 7, wherein: the handle and the connecting rod body are pivoted at the same position of the first guide rail; the other end of the connecting rod body is fixedly connected with the handle.

9. A battery assembly, comprising a power battery, characterized in that: the quick battery replacement device is characterized by further comprising a quick battery replacement device as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 8; the power battery is arranged in the rapid conversion device.

10. A vehicle including a power battery, characterized in that: the quick battery replacement device is characterized by further comprising a quick battery replacement device as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 8; the power battery is fixedly arranged on the vehicle through the quick battery replacing device.