DE202017101132U1 - Device for charging and storing energy storage devices - Google Patents

Abstract

Device (10) for charging and storing energy storage devices (16), comprising - a housing (12) which can be placed on a floor surface; - Several in the housing (12) formed compartments (14) for receiving or providing each one of a plurality of energy stores (16) of the same shape, each compartment (14) having a cover (18), by means of which the compartment (14) is closable ; - One on the housing (12) formed storage device (20), in which at least one storage space (22) from the bottom surface upwardly spaced, upright storage of one of the plurality of energy storage (16) is formed.

Description

The invention relates to a device for charging and storing energy storage.

In the field of electromobility, the adequate supply of electric vehicles plays a key role. This supply is achieved by means of mobile electrical energy storage, in particular accumulators or short batteries that can be removed from the vehicle after consumption of the stored electrical energy and replaced with a charged energy storage. For charging discharged energy storage and / or related charging charged energy storage machines are known.

In the European patent application EP2428939A1 a device called a service machine is described, which allows the procurement and / or charging of energy storage. For this purpose, such a service machine has a housing with several compartments for receiving or providing each of an energy storage. Each compartment can be closed by means of a cover. Closing of the compartment is effected by a locking mechanism after successful authentication by means of an authentication system.

When referring to a charged energy storage from a compartment or equipping a compartment with a discharged energy storage is often the problem that a user of such a service either by wearing the energy storage has no hand free to operate the authentication system or only after the authentication or the discharges discharged energy storage from the vehicle and feeds the subject or the subjects of the service automat.

The invention is therefore based on the object to provide a device for charging and storage of energy storage, which allows a comfortable and safe operation when authenticating and removal and placement of energy storage.

The object underlying the invention is achieved by a device for charging and storing energy storage devices with the features of claim 1. Advantageous developments of the invention are set forth in the subclaims.

• – ein Gehäuse, welches ausgebildet ist, auf einer Bodenfläche, beispielsweise auf einem Gehweg, aufgestellt zu werden;
• – mehrere in dem Gehäuse gebildete Fächer zur Aufnahme oder Bereitstellung jeweils eines von mehreren Energiespeichern gleicher Form, wobei jedes Fach eine Abdeckung aufweist, mittels welcher das Fach schließbar ist;
• – eine an dem Gehäuse gebildete Ablagevorrichtung, in welcher zumindest ein Ablageplatz zur aufrechten Ablage genau eines der mehreren Energiespeicher ausgebildet ist. Die Ablagevorrichtung ist derart ausgebildet, dass beim Ablegen des Energiespeichers dieser von der Bodenfläche nach oben beabstandet gehalten wird.

The device according to the invention comprises:

• - A housing which is adapted to be placed on a floor surface, for example on a walkway;
• - A plurality of compartments formed in the housing for receiving or providing each one of a plurality of energy storage of the same form, each compartment having a cover, by means of which the compartment is closable;
• - A formed on the housing storage device, in which at least one storage space for upright storage exactly one of the plurality of energy storage is formed. The storage device is designed in such a way that, when the energy store is deposited, it is kept at a distance from the bottom surface upwards.

According to a preferred embodiment limiting elements are provided, which are formed on the storage device and limit the storage space such that the stored in the storage space energy storage is held in its upright position.

In the following, the terms automaton and device are used synonymously.

The use of the storage device according to the invention is preferably carried out such that an energy storage is supplied in a vertical movement of the storage device or removed from this and this energy storage removed in a horizontal movement from a tray or this is supplied. An energy storage device can thus be inserted into a free compartment or stored in the storage device near the bottom.

The storage device according to the invention with its limiting elements causes an energy storage is held in an upright position and does not tip over. As a result, a user can use a two-handed energy storage a tray or remove a tray while another energy storage remains in the safe upright position. This is important because an energy storage often has a high weight. If he fell over, there would be a risk of injury or the danger that the energy storage would be damaged. The additional energy storage must therefore not be placed on a dirty and / or damp soil for remaining in an upright position.

The machine or the device stands with a footprint on the floor. Furthermore, the machine preferably has a pedestal in its section facing the installation surface. The pedestal preferably has such a height that no flood, snow, dirt or similar impairment can penetrate into the lowest compartment closest to the installation surface.

The storage device is preferably arranged so that the compartment, which faces the footprint closest, is still closable by means of the cover, even if one or more energy storage are stored in the storage device. For this purpose, the storage device is sufficiently far away from the lowest compartment, that the cover above the energy storage device stored in the storage device and goes to.

In addition, the storage device is preferably formed or attached or attached to the housing so that a user can place one or both feet under the storage device. This allows the user to get closer to the machine. This leads to a more comfortable usability of the machine. For this purpose, the storage device, for example, cantilevered be attached to only one side of the housing.

The storage device preferably has a bottom element on which the energy store can be placed, wherein the limiting elements extend upwards from the bottom element and / or are offset upwards relative to the bottom element.

In the context of this invention, "top" has the meaning with respect to the erection orientation of the machine. In this case, a lower area of the machine can be referred to as a base area.

The limiting elements are preferably formed over the entire surface, such as metal or metal sheet. Alternatively, the restriction members may be formed of tubes, rods or a combination thereof. The limiting elements preferably extend horizontally or vertically.

In a preferred embodiment it is provided that the bottom element is formed by a horizontal shelf. In this case, one or two bottom elements and the shelf plate may be integrally formed. For example, they may be formed from a sheet of metal by bending. The horizontal shelf distributes the weight of the energy storage well. Furthermore, it ensures a secure state for an energy storage.

According to an advantageous development, it is provided that the horizontal storage plate contains a drainage device for the removal of liquid. The drainage device in the tray may be formed, for example, by holes, grooves, grooves, channels or a combination thereof. Preferably, the drainage device is formed by holes whose diameters are such that a large part of the dirt falls down through the holes and does not clog the hole openings. As a result, a stagnation and liquid accumulation is prevented.

Each of the preceding embodiments is preferably characterized in that a boundary element spacing is formed between two boundary elements which exceeds the width of an energy store by a maximum of 50%, 30% or 20%. This ensures a secure state of an energy storage and ensures that more energy storage can be stored upright on the same area.

In an advantageous development it is provided that two adjacent boundary elements are aligned parallel to each other. Parallel adjacent boundary elements ensure a secure state of an energy storage and ensure that more energy storage can be stored upright on the same area.

In an expedient embodiment, it is provided that the compartments are each designed for a cuboid energy storage, wherein the storage space has a rectangular base and bounded on both sides along the longitudinal direction by the limiting elements. The rectangular base of the storage space and its two-sided longitudinal boundary ensure safe storage / storage of a cuboid energy storage.

According to a preferred embodiment, it is provided that the storage space is bounded on one of its short sides by the housing. Thus, a part of the housing is used as a limitation of the storage space. This prevents a stored energy store from slipping out of the storage space on one of its short sides or falling out. Furthermore, this leads to less material use and reduces the effort during assembly of the machine.

The other short side of the boundary of the storage space may be formed by an upwardly extending portion of the rectangular base or by an edge, lip or strut.

In a preferred embodiment it is provided that the storage device is arranged in a base region of the machine. By this arrangement, an energy storage can be easily removed without deep stooping the storage device or this supplied.

In an advantageous development, an advertising area is provided. This can be a free area on the machine, the is preferably formed at an upper end of the machine. Advertisements can be printed in the advertising area in the form of print products. Alternatively, the advertising area can be equipped with a monitor for advertising insertion. The advertising area can generate advertising revenue or advertise your own products.

In an expedient embodiment, it is provided that each of the compartments is closable and openable by means of a locking system.

According to a preferred embodiment, it is provided that the locking system interacts with an authentication system and, after successful authentication, causes the opening and closing of each compartment.

Preferably, it is provided that the authentication system has an operating element for entering an authentication.

An operating element preferably includes a display, a card reader and / or a keyboard.

An automatic device or a device for charging and storing energy stores will be explained below with reference to a single purely exemplary embodiment with reference to the figures. Hereby shows:

1 an overall view of a device in perspective and

2 a detailed view of a storage device of in 1 shown device in a perspective view.

The 1 shows a device 10 , subsequently automat 10 called, in perspective view. The automaton 10 has a housing 12 with two side panels, one front, one back, one top and one bottom. The housing 12 is placed with its underside on a footprint. In the, the installation surface facing, lower part of the machine 10 is a pedestal area 30 available. The pedestal area 30 extends from the footprint upwards towards the top of the housing 12 , At the height of the base area 30 is at the front of the case 12 a storage device 20 arranged.

The storage device 20 provides storage spaces 22 to disposal. Each storage place 22 is on each longitudinal side of a limiting element 24 laterally limited. A storage place 22 serves the upright vertical storage of an energy storage 16 , Exemplary are in the 1 and 2 two energy stores 16 presented, each in its own storage space 22 the storage device 20 arranged, ie are stored. The storage device shown here 20 provides a total of four storage spaces 22 ready, of which two are still free.

Above the base area 30 are at the front of the case 12 subjects 14 arranged. Each of these subjects 14 has a rectangular horizontal opening. Every subject 14 serves to accommodate an energy storage 16 , In the subject 14 becomes a discharged energy storage 16 charged. After charging, a user can charge the charged energy storage 16 from the subject 14 remove. The field of expertise 14 is by means of a cover 18 closable.

Furthermore, at the front of the case 12 a control 34 arranged. The operating element 34 is used to authenticate the user to remove or populate the machine 10 with an energy storage 16 , The operating element 34 includes a display, a card reader and a keyboard. In the upper part of the housing 12 is an advertising area 32 arranged. The advertising area 32 shows changing or permanent advertising by means of an advertising display.

The 2 shows the storage device 20 of the 1 in an enlarged view. The same components are provided with the same reference numerals and the foregoing statements apply without repetition accordingly. The storage device 20 is in the pedestal area 30 arranged and has a shelf 26 , the lateral boundary elements 24 and a drainage device 28 on. The shelf 26 is formed of a horizontal plate of metal or plastic with openings. The openings form the drainage device 28 and are sized so that dirt can fall down through the opening. As a result, the removal of the liquid is not hindered by dirt. From the shelf 26 extend the boundary elements areally 26 up.

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Cited patent literature

• EP 2428939 A1 [0003]

Claims (15)

Contraption ( 10 ) for charging and storing energy storage ( 16 ), comprising - a housing which can be placed on a floor surface ( 12 ); - several in the housing ( 12 ) formed subjects ( 14 ) for receiving or providing in each case one of a plurality of energy stores ( 16 ) of the same form, each compartment ( 14 ) a cover ( 18 ), by means of which the compartment ( 14 ) is closable; - one on the housing ( 12 ) formed storage device ( 20 ), in which at least one storage space ( 22 ) for upwardly spaced from the bottom surface, upright storage of one of the plurality of energy storage ( 16 ) is trained. Contraption ( 10 ) according to claim 1, characterized in that the storage device ( 20 ) has a bottom element, on which the energy store ( 16 ) can be placed. Contraption ( 10 ) according to claim 2, characterized in that the bottom element by a horizontal shelf ( 26 ) is formed. Contraption ( 10 ) according to claim 3, characterized in that the horizontal shelf ( 26 ) an outflow device ( 28 ) for the removal of liquid. Contraption ( 10 ) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that on the storage device ( 20 ) formed boundary elements ( 24 ) the storage space ( 22 ) such that the person in the storage space ( 22 ) stored energy storage ( 16 ) is held in its upright stored position. Contraption ( 10 ) according to claim 5, characterized in that between two boundary elements ( 24 ) is formed a boundary element distance, the width of an energy storage ( 16 ) by more than 50%, 30% or 20%. Contraption ( 10 ) according to claim 5 or 6, characterized in that two adjacent boundary elements ( 24 ) are aligned parallel to each other. Contraption ( 10 ) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the compartments ( 14 ) each for a cuboid energy storage ( 16 ) are formed, wherein the storage space ( 22 ) has a rectangular base. Contraption ( 10 ) according to claim 8, characterized in that the storage space ( 22 ) along the longitudinal direction on both sides by the limiting elements ( 24 ) is limited. Contraption ( 10 ) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the storage space ( 22 ) on one side through the housing ( 12 ) is limited. Contraption ( 10 ) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the storage device ( 20 ) in a base area ( 30 ) of the machine ( 10 ) is arranged. Contraption ( 10 ) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by an advertising area ( 32 ). Contraption ( 10 ) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that each of the compartments ( 14 ) are closable and openable by means of a locking system. Contraption ( 10 ) according to claim 11, characterized in that the locking system cooperates with an authentication system and after successful authentication the opening and closing of each compartment ( 14 ) causes. Contraption ( 10 ) according to claim 12, characterized in that the authentication system is a control element ( 34 ) for entering an authentication.

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