JP2013233061A - Power supply equipment - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To achieve high convenience to users while ensuring availability of the use of natural energy, thereby significantly contributing to high popularization of electrical apparatuses using natural energy as well as alleviation of environmental problems.SOLUTION: The power supply equipment includes photovoltaic power generation panels 3 and secondary cells 4 installed on a travel type vehicle 2, and a power controller 6 that is electrically connected to the photovoltaic power generation panels and the secondary cells, stores electrical energy generated by the photovoltaic power generation panels in the secondary cells and delivers the electrical energy stored in the secondary cells to an external electrical apparatus 5.

Description

  The present invention relates to a power supply facility, and more particularly to a power supply facility configured to supply power using solar power generation.

  In recent years, electric energy generated by using natural energy such as sunlight or wind power is stored in a secondary battery, and the stored electric energy is used for driving or charging electric devices. (See Patent Document 1).

JP 2011-97803 A

  By the way, the above-described conventional technology is an effective means for reducing environmental problems such as global warming and air pollution by using natural energy. As described above, since the facility is fixedly installed at a specific location, there is a problem that the user must move to that location for use.

  Such a problem is considered to have no effect in normal use if it is an electric device that can move freely, such as an electric vehicle, but it is not suitable for use in electric devices that are difficult to move. That is a big problem.

Even in an electric vehicle or the like, when the electricity is used up at a place away from the above-mentioned equipment, it is necessary to tow to the place where the equipment is located, which is very inconvenient.
In addition, inconvenience increases further in the current situation where the above-described facilities using natural energy are not yet widespread.

  That is, the above-described problem is caused by the fact that the facility for supplying power is fixed and the side to be used moves to that facility.

  In view of such a conventional problem, the present invention provides a power supply facility that can greatly improve convenience when the power supply facility side moves to the user side and supplies power. Objective.

  The power supply facility according to claim 1 of the present invention is a power supply facility mounted on a traveling vehicle, the photovoltaic power generation panel and the secondary battery mounted on the traveling vehicle, and the photovoltaic power generation. The panel is electrically connected to the secondary battery, and the electrical energy generated by the photovoltaic power generation panel is stored in the secondary battery, and the electrical energy stored in the secondary battery is transferred to an external electrical device. And a power control device for transmission.

  By adopting such a configuration, for example, during normal times, the traveling type vehicle is parked at a predetermined location, and the secondary battery is charged while generating electricity with the photovoltaic power generation panel, and is fixed as a charging station. To supply power to users.

  On the other hand, in the event of an emergency such as a request from the user, power is supplied by moving the traveling vehicle to the requested location.

  Therefore, it is possible to improve the convenience on the user side while ensuring the usefulness of using natural energy, thereby greatly contributing to the popularization of electric equipment using natural energy and reducing environmental problems. Can contribute.

  In addition, it is possible to respond quickly to requests as an emergency power source in the event of a disaster, taking advantage of its mobility.

  The solar power generation panel is integrally provided on a surface of the traveling vehicle as described in claim 2, and is configured to be foldable as described in claim 3. The vehicle is adapted to be housed in a housing formed in a vehicle. Further, as described in claim 4, a plate covering the roof is rotatably provided on the roof of the traveling vehicle, and the roof and the plate It is provided by mounting the photovoltaic power generation panel on the surface.

  These are measures for increasing the light receiving area of the photovoltaic power generation panel within the vehicle dimensions regulated by laws and regulations.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to improve the convenience on the user side while securing the usefulness of using natural energy, thereby greatly contributing to the popularization and improvement of electric devices using natural energy, and environmental problems. Can also contribute to the reduction of

1 is an external perspective view showing a first embodiment of the present invention. 1 is an external perspective view showing a first embodiment of the present invention. It is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the waist | hip | lumbar part which shows the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is an external appearance perspective view which shows the usage example of the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is an external appearance perspective view which shows the 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is an external appearance perspective view which shows the usage example of the 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the waist | hip | lumbar part which shows the modification of the 2nd Embodiment of this invention.

Hereinafter, a first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2. In the following embodiment, an example is shown in which the present invention is applied to a self-propelled power supply facility that can charge a plurality of electric vehicles at the same time.
In these drawings, reference numeral 1 indicates a power supply facility according to the present embodiment. The power supply facility 1 is a power supply facility 1 mounted on a traveling vehicle (hereinafter referred to as a self-propelled vehicle) 2 that can travel on its own, and is a solar power generation panel mounted on the self-propelled vehicle 2. 3 and the secondary battery 4, and the solar power generation panel 3 and the secondary battery 4 are electrically connected to each other, and the electrical energy generated by the solar power generation panel 3 is stored in the secondary battery 4. , And a power control device 6 (see FIG. 2) that sends the electrical energy stored in the secondary battery 4 to the external electrical device 5.

  In the present embodiment, the self-propelled vehicle 2 is a trailer, and the photovoltaic power generation panel 3 is provided over the entire upper surface of a container portion connected to the rear portion thereof.

  In addition, four power supply devices 7 electrically connected to the power control device 6 are provided on the side surface of the self-propelled vehicle 2 in the present embodiment. In this state, as shown in FIG. 1, the feeding cable 8 provided with a connector (not shown) at the tip can be pulled out.

  On the other hand, the solar power generation panel 3 can be 144 square meters, for example, considering the maximum allowable dimension of the trailer described above, and the maximum output can be 23.75 kW.

  Further, the secondary battery 4 is unitized and installed below the container part of the trailer 2, and four units are provided corresponding to each of the power supply devices 7, respectively for maintenance and replacement. Further, it can be pulled out from the side of the trailer 2.

  The amount of power stored in these secondary batteries 4 can be about 770 kWh, for example.

  Further, the power control device 6 has a quick charging function and a general power supply function. The former is a response to an electric vehicle as an external electric device 5 as shown in FIG. It corresponds to the case of using with a power supply. As a result, when the external electric device 5 to be charged is an electric vehicle, four units can be rapidly charged simultaneously.

  The power supply facility 1 according to the present embodiment configured as described above generates power by the photovoltaic power generation panel 3 provided on the roof, and stores the electrical energy in the secondary battery 4 via the power control device 6. The electric energy is supplied to the visiting user via the power supply device 7.

  And when there exists a request | requirement from the distant place, the self-propelled vehicle 2 is moved to a request | requirement place, and electric energy as mentioned above is supplied. In this case, the power supply facility 1 can be used for charging a racing electric vehicle, for example.

As a result, not only power supply at a specific fixed location but also power supply while moving is possible.
Therefore, the user can receive power supply in a place where power is required, and is particularly useful for a moving means such as an electric vehicle. As a result, the above-mentioned external electric devices such as an electric vehicle are widely used. Can contribute.

  Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.

In the present embodiment, in addition to the photovoltaic power generation panel 3 provided on the upper surface of the self-propelled vehicle 2, a retractable photovoltaic power generation panel 9 is provided.
This photovoltaic power generation panel 9 is formed by connecting a plurality of rectangular panel units 9 a so as to be rotatable with respect to each other via a pivot 10 on the long side thereof. By relative rotation, it can be folded into a bellows shape as shown in FIG.

  And the said photovoltaic power generation panel 9 added in this embodiment is accommodated in the accommodating part 2a formed in the upper part of the container part of the said self-propelled vehicle 2, and opened and closed in the side surface in the folded state. It is made so that.

In FIG. 1 thru | or FIG. 3, the code | symbol 11 is a door which opens and closes the storage part 2a mentioned above.
And the said accommodating part 2a is provided in three places along the front-back direction of the said self-propelled vehicle 2, and the said photovoltaic power generation panel 9 is accommodated in each accommodating part 2a.

  Each of the solar power generation panels 9 described above, after opening the door 11, after being pulled out from the storage portion 2a and extended in a planar shape, the outer peripheral portion thereof is supported by a separately prepared frame 12, Further, the frame body 12 is supported by a plurality of support columns 13 prepared separately, so that the frame body 12 is supported in a state of projecting from the upper part of the self-propelled vehicle 2 to the side part.

  Thereby, it is possible to increase the power generation amount by increasing the light collection amount. Furthermore, since the photovoltaic power generation panel 9 in a state of projecting from the upper part to the side part of the self-propelled vehicle 2 has a form like a so-called tent as a whole, it has a tent that also functions as a shade and rain shield. A power supply facility can be configured.

5 and 6 show a third embodiment.
In this embodiment, a plate 14 that covers the entire surface of the self-propelled vehicle 2 so as to be rotatable is provided on the roof of the self-propelled vehicle 2, and the solar power generation panel 3 is mounted on the surface of the roof and the plate. It is.

  The plate 14 is rotatably supported by pivots 15 and 16 provided at both ends of the upper surface of the self-propelled vehicle 2, and thereby, the position covering the upper surface and the upper surface is opened to be self-propelled. It is positioned at a position protruding from the side portion of the type vehicle 2 and an angle with the horizontal plane in the open state can be arbitrarily set.

And the said photovoltaic power generation panel 3 with which the said plate 14 is mounted | worn is mounted | worn with the surface turned upward when the said plate 14 exists in an open position.
As a result, the amount of collected light can be increased.

  Moreover, these plates 14 can be set to an optimum angle with respect to the irradiation angle of the sun rays that changes from time to time by adjusting the respective angles with respect to the horizontal plane, thereby efficiently collecting light. be able to.

  Note that the shapes, dimensions, and the like of the constituent members shown in the above embodiment are merely examples, and various changes can be made based on design requirements and the like.

  For example, the shape, size, etc. of the self-propelled vehicle 2 are not limited to this, and can be a size according to the required power supply amount.

  Moreover, although the structure which can be folded was shown as the solar power generation panel 9 which can be stored, instead of this, as shown in FIG. 7, a thin-walled solar power generation panel 17 having flexibility is used. The photovoltaic power generation panel 17 is housed in a roll shape, and in use, the condensing function can be ensured by spreading it in a planar shape via the support column 13 and the like as shown by a chain line in FIG.

In the above embodiment, an example in which the power supply facility according to the present invention is mounted on a self-propelled vehicle has been described. However, the power supply facility may be mounted on a towed vehicle. Even in that case, substantially the same effect as the above embodiment can be obtained. Therefore, the traveling vehicle referred to in the present invention includes both a self-propelled vehicle and a towed vehicle.
Moreover, in the said embodiment, although the charging aspect from a photovoltaic power generation panel was demonstrated with respect to the secondary battery, in addition to this, the general commercial power supply and the charging circuit from other large-scale emergency power supplies were equipped. It can also be configured.

1 Power supply facility 2 Self-propelled vehicle (traveling vehicle)
2a Storage section 3 Photovoltaic power generation panel 4 Secondary battery 5 External electric device 6 Power control device 7 Power supply device 8 Power supply cable 9 Photovoltaic power generation panel 9a Panel unit 10 Axis 11 Door 12 Frame body 13 Post 14 Plate 15 Axis 16 Axis 17 Solar power panels

Claims (4)

  A power supply facility mounted on a traveling vehicle, wherein the photovoltaic power generation panel and the secondary battery mounted on the traveling vehicle are electrically connected to the solar power generation panel and the secondary battery, A power control device for storing the electrical energy generated by the solar power generation panel in the secondary battery and sending the electrical energy stored in the secondary battery to an external electrical device. Power supply equipment.   The power supply facility according to claim 1, wherein the photovoltaic power generation panel is integrally provided on a surface of the traveling vehicle.   The solar power generation panel is configured to be foldable, and a storage unit that stores the solar power generation panel in a folded state is formed in the traveling vehicle. The power supply facility described. The plate which covers this roof is rotatably provided in the roof of the said traveling type vehicle, The said photovoltaic power generation panel is mounted | worn with the said roof and the surface of the said plate. Power supply equipment.

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