JP2024041657A - storage device - Google Patents

Abstract

A storage device including a plurality of storage sections for storing articles is provided.
In a battery exchanger, each of slots 620, 642, and 644 included in a plurality of battery housing sections has a switch provided on an I/F board 326 that can be positioned at m different positions. It has a DIP switch that can be switched to m to the nth power of switching states. The battery exchange machine includes a control unit 124 that is a first control unit that controls the receipt of goods and/or provision of goods in a plurality of slots, and a second control unit that is provided in each of the plurality of slots and controls each battery storage unit. and an I/F board, which is a section. The I/F board for each of the plurality of slots may include a switch for each of the plurality of slots.
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Description

The present invention relates to a storage device.

Patent Document 1 discloses a charging device that holds a plurality of storage batteries inside a housing and charges the storage batteries using electric power received from an electric power system.
[Prior art documents]
[Patent document]
[Patent Document 1] International Publication No. 2021/132695

In a first aspect of the invention, a storage device is provided. The storage device described above includes, for example, a plurality of storage units that store articles. In the storage device described above, each of the plurality of storage units includes, for example, a switch. The above-mentioned switch includes, for example, n first operators that can be positioned at m different positions. The above-mentioned switch is configured to be switchable to, for example, m to the nth power of switching states.

Any of the storage devices described above may include a first control section that controls receiving and/or provision of articles in a plurality of storage sections. Any of the above storage devices may include a second control section that is provided in each of the plurality of storage sections and controls each storage section.

In any of the above storage devices, the second control section of each of the plurality of storage sections may include a switching section of each of the plurality of storage sections.

In any of the above storage devices, at least one of the first control unit and the second control unit is configured to control the storage device based on the first identification information assigned to the storage device and the switching state of each switching unit of the plurality of storage units. Then, second identification information may be generated indicating that the data is transmitted to or from each of the plurality of storage units.

In a third aspect of the present invention, a program is provided. A non-transitory computer readable medium may be provided that stores the above program. The above program may be a program for causing a computer to execute an information processing method for controlling the storage device according to the first aspect.

Note that the above summary of the invention does not list all the necessary features of the invention. Furthermore, subcombinations of these features may also constitute inventions.

An example of the system configuration of the management system 100 is schematically shown. An example of the internal configuration of the power distribution unit 122 is schematically shown. An example of the internal configuration of the battery housing section 123 is schematically shown. An example of the internal configuration of charger 328 is schematically shown. An example of the internal configuration of charger 348 is schematically shown. An example of the operation of the battery exchanger 120 during normal times is schematically shown. An example of the operation of the battery exchanger 120 during a power outage is schematically shown. An example of the overall configuration of a battery exchanger 120 is schematically shown. An example of the internal configuration of the interface board 326 is schematically shown. 10 shows a schematic diagram of an example of a data table 1000. 11 shows a schematic diagram of an example of a data table 1100. An example of an internal configuration of an AC/DC power supply circuit 220 is schematically shown. An example of the internal configuration of a power adapter 1320 is schematically shown. 14 shows a schematic diagram of an example of the internal configuration of a power adapter 1420. 12 illustrates an example of the internal configuration of a single-phase AC/DC converter 1250. Another example of the internal configuration of the mobile battery 20 is schematically shown. 3 shows another example of the internal configuration of the charger 348. An example of the internal configuration of a computer 3000 is schematically shown.

Hereinafter, the present invention will be described through embodiments of the invention, but the following embodiments do not limit the invention according to the claims. Furthermore, not all combinations of features described in the embodiments are essential to the solution of the invention. In addition, in the drawings, the same or similar parts may be given the same reference numerals and redundant explanations may be omitted.

(Overview of management system 100)
1 shows an example of a system configuration of a management system 100. In this embodiment, the management system 100 manages one or more (sometimes referred to as one or more) mobile batteries 20. The management system 100 may manage one or more battery exchangers 120 configured to allow at least some of the multiple mobile batteries 20 to be detached (sometimes referred to as freely detachable, easily detachable, etc.). Each of the one or more battery exchangers 120 is configured to be able to store, for example, one or more mobile batteries 20.

As described above, according to this embodiment, the mobile battery 20 is configured to be detachable from other devices. For example, the mobile battery 20 is configured to be detachable from other devices. For example, the mobile battery 20 is configured to be easily attached to and detached from other devices.

In one embodiment, the mobile battery 20 allows a general user who has less knowledge about maintenance than a maintenance worker who maintains the device to which the mobile battery 20 is attached to be able to freely attach the mobile battery 20 to the device. It is configured so that it can be attached and detached. The mobile battery 20 is configured such that, for example, a general user can freely attach and detach the mobile battery 20 to the above-mentioned device without using a separate tool or a special tool. The mobile battery 20 is configured so that a general user can freely attach or detach the mobile battery 20 to or from the above device using a tool installed on the mobile battery 20 or the above device.

In other embodiments, the mobile battery 20 is configured in such a way that the integrity of the unit is not significantly compromised when the mobile battery 20 is attached to or removed from the device described above. As a result, for example, even if a general user or a maintenance worker has to disassemble the mobile battery 20 when removing the mobile battery 20 from the above-mentioned device, the general user or maintenance worker can remove the mobile battery 20 from the above-mentioned device. Mobile battery 20 can be easily removed. For example, even if a general user or a maintenance worker is required to assemble the mobile battery 20 when installing the mobile battery 20 in the above-mentioned device, the general user or maintenance worker should install the mobile battery 20 in the above-mentioned device. can be easily installed.

For the purpose of simplifying the explanation, in this embodiment, an example of the management system 100 is taken as an example in which the management system 100 provides a sharing service of the mobile battery 20 to the user 40 of the electric motorcycle 30. explained. An overview of the mobile battery 20 sharing service will be described later.

In this embodiment, the electric motorcycle 30 is a three-wheeled motorcycle (sometimes called a rickshaw, tuk-tuk, etc.) for transportation services, and can carry luggage, passengers, etc. in addition to the operator. Examples of the user 40 of the electric motorcycle 30 include the operator or passenger of the electric motorcycle 30 (sometimes called the user of the electric motorcycle 30), the owner of the electric motorcycle 30, the manager of the electric motorcycle 30, etc. (sometimes called the user of the electric motorcycle 30, etc.). The user 40 may be a natural person, a corporation, or an organization. The user 40 may be the manager or officer of the corporation or organization, or an employee or staff member of the corporation or organization.

In the mobile battery 20 sharing service, the factors to be considered for determining the price of the service are not particularly limited. In one embodiment, the consideration for the sharing service is determined according to the number of times the mobile battery 20 is replaced. In another embodiment, the price for the sharing service is determined according to the degree of deterioration of the mobile battery 20 due to the use of the mobile battery 20 by the user 40. In another embodiment, the price for the sharing service is determined according to the amount of power used by the user 40. In other embodiments, the consideration for the sharing service is determined based on a combination of the above considerations.

(Overview of management system 100)
In this embodiment, the management system 100 includes one or more (sometimes simply referred to as one or more) battery exchangers 120 and a management server 140. In this embodiment, the battery exchanger 120 includes a power distribution section 122, a battery storage section 123, a control section 124, a communication section 125, an information provision section 126, a power wiring 132, and a communication wiring 134.

According to the embodiment described in relation to FIG. 1, the control unit 124, the communication unit 125, and the information providing unit 126 are implemented in a single housing or on a circuit board (indicated by dotted lines in the figure). However, the battery exchange machine 120 is not limited to this embodiment. In other embodiments, the control unit 124, the communication unit 125, and the information providing unit 126 may be implemented in multiple housings or on circuit boards. For example, at least two of the control unit 124, the communication unit 125, and the information providing unit 126 may be implemented in different housings or on different circuit boards.

In this embodiment, each part of the management system 100 operates by consuming power received from the power grid 12. Each part of the management system 100 may send and receive information to each other via the communication network 14.

For example, when power is normally supplied from the power system 12 to the battery exchanger 120, the battery exchanger 120 uses the power supplied from the power system 12 to operate the control unit 124 or to operate the mobile battery 20. or charge it. If an abnormality occurs in the power supply from the power system 12 to the battery exchanger 120, the battery exchanger 120 may operate by consuming the power accumulated in the mobile battery 20 stored in the battery exchanger 120. In this case, the battery exchanger 120 may operate the control unit 124 using the power supplied from the mobile battery 20. Further, if an abnormality occurs in the power supply from the power system 12 to the battery exchanger 120, the battery exchanger 120 may continue charging the mobile battery 20, or may interrupt or stop charging the mobile battery 20. .

(Overview of sharing service)
A user 40 who has subscribed to the mobile battery 20 sharing service accesses the management system 100 using the communication terminal 42, for example, and requests to rent the mobile battery 20. The user 40 may reserve the rental of the mobile battery 20 by specifying the date, time and place at which the user wishes to rent the mobile battery 20 and the number of mobile batteries 20 desired to be rented. The communication terminal 42 may access the management system 100 via the communication network 14 or may access the management system 100 via the battery exchanger 120. Note that the user 40 may request the rental of the mobile battery 20 by operating the battery exchange machine 120.

When the above request is accepted, the user 40 can take out the mobile battery 20 housed in the battery exchanger 120 (this may be referred to as taking out the mobile battery 20). Thereby, the user 40 can exchange the mobile battery 20 attached to the electric motorcycle 30 with the mobile battery 20 housed in the battery exchanger 120.

More specifically, the user 40 removes the mobile battery 20 attached to the electric motorcycle 30 from the electric motorcycle 30. The user 40 returns the mobile battery 20 removed from the electric motorcycle 30 to the battery exchange machine 120. When the user 40 returns the mobile battery 20, the battery exchange machine 120 dispenses the charged mobile battery 20 housed in the battery exchange machine 120. The user 40 receives the charged mobile battery 20 from the battery exchanger 120 and attaches the charged mobile battery 20 to the electric motorcycle 30. Thereby, the mobile battery 20 is exchanged between the user 40 and the battery exchanger 120.

(Summary of each part related to management system 100)
In this embodiment, communication network 14 conveys information. The communication network 14 may be a wired communication transmission path, a wireless communication transmission path, or a combination of a wireless communication transmission path and a wired communication transmission path. Communication network 14 may include a wireless packet communication network, the Internet, a P2P network, a leased line, a VPN, a power line communication line, and the like.

The communication network 14 may include (i) a mobile communication network such as a mobile phone line network, (ii) a wireless MAN (e.g., WiMAX (registered trademark)), a wireless LAN (e.g., WiFi (registered trademark) ), Bluetooth (registered trademark), Zigbee (registered trademark), and NFC (Near Field Communication). Wireless LAN, Bluetooth (registered trademark), Zigbee (registered trademark), and NFC may be examples of short-range wireless communication.

In this embodiment, the mobile battery 20 stores electrical energy. The mobile battery 20 may be configured to be detachable (sometimes referred to as detachable) from the electric motorcycle 30. The mobile battery 20 may be configured to be detachable from the battery exchanger 120. Thereby, the user 40 can exchange the mobile battery 20 attached to the electric motorcycle 30 with the mobile battery 20 housed in the battery exchanger 120.

In one embodiment, the mobile battery 20 is attached to the electric motorcycle 30 and supplies electric power to the electric motorcycle 30. In other embodiments, mobile battery 20 is charged by battery exchanger 120 while housed in battery exchanger 120 . In yet other embodiments, mobile battery 20 provides power to battery exchange 120 while housed in battery exchange 120. Thereby, the battery exchanger 120 can utilize a part of the mobile battery 20 housed in the battery exchanger 120 as an uninterruptible power supply (sometimes referred to as UPS).

In this embodiment, the electric motorcycle 30 is equipped with a mobile battery 20. The electric motorcycle 30 may be equipped with a plurality of mobile batteries 20. The electric motorcycle 30 consumes electric power supplied from the mobile battery 20 to run.

In this embodiment, the communication terminal 42 sends and receives information to and from each part of the management system 100 via the communication network 14. The communication terminal 42 may function as a user interface when the user 40 accesses the management system 100. The communication terminal 42 may be used for user authentication processing by the management system 100.

Examples of the communication terminal 42 include a personal computer, a mobile terminal, and the like. Examples of mobile terminals include mobile phones, smart phones, PDAs, tablets, notebook computers or laptop computers, wearable computers, and the like.

In this embodiment, the battery exchanger 120 houses the mobile battery 20. Battery exchanger 120 may accommodate multiple mobile batteries 20. In this embodiment, the battery exchanger 120 charges each of the plurality of mobile batteries 20. The battery exchanger 120 may charge the mobile battery 20 until the charging rate or voltage of the mobile battery 20 reaches a predetermined setting value.

In this embodiment, the battery exchanger 120 makes the fully charged mobile battery 20 ready for removal (sometimes referred to as dispensing). In response to a request from the user 40, the battery exchanger 120 may issue a mobile battery 20 that meets the request. The battery exchange machine 120 acquires information indicating payout conditions, which are conditions regarding the mobile batteries 20 to be paid out, from the management server 140, and determines the mobile batteries 20 to be actually paid out from among the mobile batteries 20 that match the payout conditions. You may do so.

In this embodiment, the battery exchanger 120 may discharge at least some of the plurality of mobile batteries 20. The battery exchanger 120 may operate by consuming power output by discharging the mobile battery 20. When the battery exchanger 120 operates by consuming the power output by discharging one mobile battery 20, it may stop or interrupt the charging operation of the other mobile batteries 20. Even in this case, the battery exchanger 120 may continue the operation of dispensing the mobile battery 20.

Thereby, the battery exchanger 120 can utilize a part of the mobile battery 20 housed in the battery exchanger 120 as an uninterruptible power supply. According to the battery exchanger 120 according to the present embodiment, even if, for example, an abnormality occurs in the power supply from the power system 12 to the battery exchanger 120, the power supply to the control unit 124 can be continued. As a result, for example, the battery exchanger 120 may continue dispensing the mobile battery 20. Therefore, even if the battery exchanger 120 is installed, for example, in an area where power outages occur relatively frequently, an environment in which batteries can be exchanged stably can be provided.

Generally, it is very difficult to predict the frequency and scale of power outages and install an uninterruptible power supply of an appropriate size. In particular, in applications such as the battery exchanger 120, the state of charge of one or more housed mobile batteries 20 varies greatly depending on the timing at which a power outage occurs. Therefore, it is very difficult to determine the specifications of the uninterruptible power supply. In addition, when installing uninterruptible power supply equipment, it is necessary to secure the cost and installation space. On the other hand, according to the battery exchanger 120 according to the present embodiment, the above-mentioned problems regarding cost and installation space can be solved. Further, by operating the battery exchanger 120, it is possible to cope with sudden power outages by securing the mobile battery 20 that can be used as uninterruptible power supply equipment.

Note that the battery exchanger 120 can be executed in two cases: when the battery exchanger 120 is operated by power from the power system 12, and when the battery exchanger 120 is operated by electric power from the mobile battery 20 functioning as a UPS. The types of actions may be different. For example, while the battery exchanger 120 is operating with power from the mobile battery 20 functioning as a UPS, the operations that can be performed in the battery exchanger 120 are limited.

The number of types of operations that can be performed while the battery exchanger 120 is operating on power from the mobile battery 20 functioning as a UPS is as follows: may be fewer than the number of types of operations that can be performed. For example, during a period in which the battery exchanger 120 is operating with power from the mobile battery 20 functioning as a UPS, the charging operation of the mobile battery 20 is stopped or interrupted. This allows the battery exchanger 120 to operate for a longer period of time using power from the mobile battery 20 functioning as a UPS.

In this embodiment, the power distribution unit 122 receives power supplied from the power grid 12. The power distribution unit 122 may convert the power received from the power grid 12 into DC power. The power distribution unit 122 may supply the above DC power to the power wiring 132. Details of the power distribution unit 122 will be described later.

In this embodiment, the battery housing section 123 houses one or more mobile batteries 20. The battery storage unit 123 charges the mobile battery 20 using DC power (sometimes referred to as charging power) supplied from the power distribution unit 122 . Details of the battery accommodating portion 123 will be described later.

In this embodiment, the control unit 124 controls the battery exchanger 120. The control unit 124 may control the operation of each part of the battery exchanger 120 using the DC power supplied from the power distribution unit 122. The control unit 124 may control the operation of the battery accommodating unit 123. In one embodiment, the control unit 124 controls dispensing of the mobile battery 20. In another embodiment, the control unit 124 controls return of the mobile battery 20. In yet another embodiment, the control unit 124 controls charging and/or discharging of the mobile battery 20. The control unit 124 may operate by consuming DC power (sometimes referred to as control power) supplied from the power distribution unit 122.

In this embodiment, the communication unit 125 communicates with the outside. The communication unit 125 may communicate with an information processing device placed outside the battery exchanger 120. For example, the communication unit 125 sends and receives information to and from the electric motorcycle 30. For example, the communication unit 125 sends and receives information to and from the communication terminal 42 . For example, the communication unit 125 sends and receives information to and from the management server 140. The communication unit 125 may support multiple communication methods.

In this embodiment, the information providing unit 126 provides information to the user of the battery exchanger 120 (for example, the user 40 described above). Examples of the information providing unit 126 include a display, a projector, and a speaker. The information providing unit 126 may function as a user interface. In this case, the information providing unit 126 may not only provide information to the user of the battery exchanger 120 but also receive input from the user of the battery exchanger 120.

In this embodiment, the power wiring 132 is electrically connected to each part of the battery exchange machine 120. The power wiring 132 may transmit power supplied from the power distribution unit 122 to each part of the battery exchange machine 120. The power wiring 132 may have a high voltage wiring and a low voltage wiring. The power wiring 132 may be referred to as an internal power bus. Details of the power wiring 132 will be described later.

In this embodiment, the communication wiring 134 is communicably connected to each part of the battery exchanger 120. The communication wiring 134 may be a transmission path for wired communication, a transmission path for wireless communication, or a combination of a transmission path for wireless communication and a transmission path for wired communication.

In this embodiment, the management server 140 manages one or more mobile batteries 20. For example, the management server 140 manages the status of each of one or more mobile batteries 20. The management server 140 may manage the return and payout of one or more mobile batteries 20.

Management server 140 may manage one or more battery exchangers 120. Management server 140 may manage the status of each of one or more battery exchangers 120. The status of the battery exchanger 120 includes the external power supply status, the number of mobile batteries 20 that can be accepted, the number of mobile batteries 20 that can be discharged, the presence or absence of mobile batteries 20 that can be used as an uninterruptible power supply, the number of mobile batteries 20, or the number of mobile batteries 20 that can be used as an uninterruptible power supply. Examples include identification information and the charging state of the mobile battery 20 described above.

The management server 140 may determine payout conditions, which are conditions regarding the mobile batteries 20 to be paid out, for at least some of the one or more battery exchange machines 120. The dispensing conditions include the priority order for dispensing each of the plurality of mobile batteries 20 housed in the battery exchange machine 120, the identification information of the mobile battery 20 to be dispensed with priority, the characteristics of the mobile battery 20 to be dispensed with priority, etc. Illustrated.

Power system 12 may be an example of an external power source. Mobile battery 20 may be an example of a power storage device. Management system 100 may be an example of a power device. Battery exchanger 120 may be an example of a power device. The control unit 124 may be an example of a control unit.

Mobile battery 20 may be an example of an article. Dispensing the mobile battery 20 may be an example of providing goods in the storage unit. Returning the mobile battery 20 may be an example of receiving the item at the storage unit. The control unit 124 may be an example of a first control unit.

(An example of another embodiment)
In the present embodiment, the details of the management system 100 have been described using an example in which the battery exchanger 120 receives power from the power grid 12. However, the management system 100 is not limited to this embodiment. In other embodiments, battery exchanger 120 is powered, for example, from a stationary power source. The battery exchanger 120 may receive AC power or DC power.

In the present embodiment, the details of the management system 100 have been explained using an example in which the electric motorcycle 30 consumes power supplied from the mobile battery 20. However, a device that consumes power supplied from the mobile battery 20 (sometimes referred to as a power consumption device) is not limited to the electric motorcycle 30. In other embodiments, the power consumption device may be a moving body using an electric motor as a power source, or may be a stationary power storage device.

Examples of moving objects include automobiles, motorcycles, standing vehicles with power units, ships, and flying objects. Examples of automobiles include gasoline cars, diesel cars, electric cars, fuel cell cars, hybrid cars, small commuters, and electric carts. Examples of the motorcycle include a motorcycle, a three-wheeled motorcycle, and an electric bicycle. Examples of the vessel include a ship, a hovercraft, a personal watercraft, a submarine, a submersible, and an underwater scooter. Examples of the flying object include an airplane, an airship, a balloon, a balloon, a helicopter, and a drone.

(Specific configuration of each part of the management system 100)
Each part of the management system 100 may be realized by hardware, may be realized by software, or may be realized by both hardware and software. At least a portion of each part of the management system 100 may be realized by a single server or by a plurality of servers. At least a portion of each part of the management system 100 may be realized on a virtual server or a cloud system. At least a portion of each part of the management system 100 may be realized by a personal computer or a mobile terminal. Examples of the mobile terminal include a mobile phone, a smartphone, a PDA, a tablet, a notebook computer or a laptop computer, a wearable computer, and the like. Each part of the management system 100 may store information using distributed ledger technology such as blockchain or a distributed network.

When at least some of the components constituting the management system 100 are realized by software, the components realized by the software are configured to operate in a manner that specifies the operation of the components in an information processing device with a general configuration. This may be realized by starting software or a program. The information processing device with the above general configuration includes (i) a data processing device having a processor such as a CPU or GPU, a ROM, a RAM, a communication interface, etc., and (ii) a keyboard, pointing device, touch panel, camera, and voice input. (iii) output devices such as display devices, audio output devices, vibration devices, and (iv) storage devices (external) such as memory, HDD, and SSD. (including a storage device).

In the information processing device having the general configuration described above, the data processing device or storage device may store the software or program described above. The above-mentioned software or program is executed by a processor, thereby causing the above-mentioned information processing device to execute the operation specified by the software or program. The above software or program may be stored on a non-transitory computer-readable recording medium. The above software or program may be a program for causing a computer to function as the management system 100 or a part thereof. The above software or program may be a program for causing a computer to execute information processing in the management system 100 or a part thereof.

FIG. 2 schematically shows an example of the internal configuration of the power distribution unit 122. In this embodiment, the power distribution unit 122 includes a power terminal 210, an AC/DC power supply circuit 220, a control power supply circuit 230, and an interface board 240. In this embodiment, the power wiring 132 includes a high voltage wiring 232 and a low voltage wiring 233.

In this embodiment, the power terminal 210 is electrically connected to the power grid 12. Power terminal 210 is electrically connected to AC/DC power circuit 220 of power distribution section 122 . Thereby, the battery exchanger 120 can send and receive power to and from the power system 12 via the power terminal 210.

In this embodiment, the AC/DC power supply circuit 220 is placed on a power transmission path inside the battery exchanger 120 to convert power. The AC/DC power supply circuit 220 converts power according to a command from the control unit 124, for example.

More specifically, AC/DC power supply circuit 220 is electrically connected to power terminal 210. AC/DC power supply circuit 220 is electrically connected to power system 12 via power terminal 210. In this embodiment, the AC/DC power supply circuit 220 receives AC power from the power system 12. AC/DC power supply circuit 220 converts AC power received from power system 12 into DC power. The AC/DC power supply circuit 220 converts the voltage of the DC power into a voltage that can be used by electrical equipment (sometimes referred to as internal equipment) arranged inside the battery exchanger 120 (for example, 400 VDC). ). Thereby, for example, charging power is generated. The AC/DC power supply circuit 220 outputs the converted power to the control power supply circuit 230 and the high voltage wiring 232. This allows the internal devices to operate using the power converted by the AC/DC power supply circuit 220. Details of the AC/DC power supply circuit 220 will be described later.

In this embodiment, the control power supply circuit 230 is arranged on a power transmission path arranged inside the battery exchanger 120 and converts power. The control power supply circuit 230 converts power according to a command from the control unit 124, for example.

More specifically, the control power supply circuit 230 is electrically connected to the AC/DC power supply circuit 220. The control power supply circuit 230 is electrically connected to the power system 12 via the AC/DC power supply circuit 220. In this embodiment, the control power supply circuit 230 receives DC power from the AC/DC power supply circuit 220. The control power supply circuit 230 converts the voltage of the DC power received from the AC/DC power supply circuit 220 into a voltage (for example, DC 12.5V) that can be used by the control unit 124. This generates control power. The control power supply circuit 230 outputs the converted power to the low voltage wiring 233 and the interface board 240. Thereby, the control unit 124 can operate using the power converted by the control power supply circuit 230.

In this embodiment, the high voltage wiring 232 transmits the power output by the AC/DC power supply circuit 220. Thereby, for example, the power terminal 210 and/or the AC/DC power supply circuit 220 and the mobile battery 20 housed in the battery housing section 123 are electrically connected.

In this embodiment, the low voltage wiring 233 transmits the power output by the control power supply circuit 230. Thereby, for example, the power terminal 210 and/or the control power supply circuit 230 and the control unit 124 are electrically connected.

In this embodiment, the interface board 240 controls communication between the control unit 124 and the AC/DC power supply circuit 220, for example. The interface board 240 may control communication between the control unit 124 and the control power supply circuit 230.

Power terminal 210 may be an example of a first connection part. The AC/DC power supply circuit 220 may be an example of a first connection unit, a power converter, or an AC power converter. The control power supply circuit 230 may be an example of the first connection section or the third power conversion section. The high voltage wiring 232 may be an example of a power transmission path or a second power transmission path. The low voltage wiring 233 may be an example of a first power transmission path. The electric circuit including the power terminal 210, the AC/DC power supply circuit 220, the control power supply circuit 230, and the low voltage wiring 233 may be an example of the first power transmission path. The electric circuit including the power terminal 210, the AC/DC power supply circuit 220, and the high voltage wiring 232 may be an example of a power transfer path or a second power transfer path.

(Overview of battery housing section 123)
FIG. 3 schematically shows an example of the internal configuration of the battery housing section 123. In this embodiment, the battery housing section 123 includes a slot 320 and a slot 340. The battery housing section 123 may include a plurality of slots 320. The battery housing section 123 may include a plurality of slots 340. Preferably, the battery housing 123 includes at least two slots 340.

In this embodiment, the slot 320 includes a power connector 322, a communication connector 324, an interface board 326, a charger 328, and a drive unit 329. In this embodiment, the slot 340 includes a power connector 322, a communication connector 324, an interface board 326, a charger 348, and a drive unit 329.

(Overview of slot 320)
In this embodiment, the slot 320 accommodates the mobile battery 20. Thereby, the mobile battery 20 can be stored. The slot 320 is configured to be able to charge the mobile battery 20. The slot 320 has a function of supplying power from the battery exchanger 120 to the mobile battery 20 electrically connected to the power connector 322 of the slot 320 (sometimes referred to as a charging function). The slot 320 may not have a function of supplying power to the battery exchanger 120 from the mobile battery 20 electrically connected to the power connector 322 of the slot 320 (sometimes referred to as a discharging function). .

In this embodiment, the power connector 322 is electrically connected to the electrode terminal 22 of the mobile battery 20. This allows the slot 320 to grasp the electrical state of the mobile battery 20. Examples of the electrical state of the mobile battery 20 include the output voltage and the charging rate. The power supply method between the power connector 322 and the mobile battery 20 may be a wired power supply method or a wireless power supply method.

In this embodiment, the communication connector 324 is communicably connected to the communication terminal 24 of the mobile battery 20. Thereby, the slot 320 can acquire various types of information indicating the status of the mobile battery 20. Examples of the state of the mobile battery 20 include the current flowing through the mobile battery, the voltage of each of the plurality of storage cells included in the mobile battery 20, the state of charge, the state of deterioration, and the temperature. The communication method between the power connector 322 and the mobile battery 20 may be a wired communication method or a wireless communication method.

In this embodiment, the interface board 326 controls the operation of the slot 320, for example. The interface board 326 controls communication between the control unit 124 and the charger 328, for example. The interface board 326 may control communication between the control unit 124 and the drive unit 329. The interface board 326 may control the operation of the drive unit 329 according to instructions from the control unit 124. Details of the interface board 326 will be described later.

In this embodiment, charger 328 supplies power from power wiring 132 to mobile battery 20 via power connector 322 . Charger 328 may supply DC power to mobile battery 20 . Charger 328 may control the transfer of power between power line 132 and mobile battery 20 . Examples of control related to power transfer include (i) start, interruption, or stop of power transfer, (ii) direction in which power is transferred, (iii) amount of power to be transferred, and the like. The charger 328 may send and receive information to and from the control unit 124 via the interface board 326. The charger 328 may control the transfer of power from the power wiring 132 to the mobile battery 20 according to instructions from the control unit 124.

More specifically, charger 328 is electrically connected to high voltage wiring 232. Charger 328 charges mobile battery 20 electrically connected to power connector 322, for example, using power supplied from high voltage wiring 232. Charger 328 does not need to be electrically connected to low voltage wiring 233. Charger 328 differs from charger 348 described later in that it is not configured to be able to output power to low voltage wiring 233. Details of charger 328 will be described later.

In this embodiment, the drive unit 329 performs various operations for storing, returning, discharging, charging, and/or discharging the mobile battery 20. The drive unit 329 may send and receive information to and from the control unit 124 via the interface board 326. The drive unit 329 may perform the various operations described above according to instructions from the control unit 124. The drive unit 329 may be electrically connected to the high voltage wiring 232 and/or the low voltage wiring 233. The drive unit 329 may perform the various operations described above using power supplied from the high voltage wiring 232 and/or the low voltage wiring 233.

(Overview of slot 340)
In this embodiment, the slot 340 accommodates the mobile battery 20. This allows the mobile battery 20 to be stored. In this embodiment, the slot 320 is configured to be able to charge and discharge the mobile battery 20. The slot 340 differs from the slot 320 in that the slot 340 includes a charger 348 instead of the charger 328 and has a function of charging and discharging the mobile battery 20. The slot 340 may have the same configuration as the slot 320, except for the above differences.

In this embodiment, charger 348 supplies power from power wiring 132 to mobile battery 20 via power connector 322 . Charger 328 may supply DC power to mobile battery 20 . Charger 348 may control the transfer of power between power wiring 132 and mobile battery 20 . Examples of control related to power transfer include (i) start, interruption, or stop of power transfer, (ii) direction in which power is transferred, (iii) amount of power to be transferred, and the like. The charger 348 may send and receive information to and from the control unit 124 via the interface board 326. Charger 348 may control the transfer of power from power wiring 132 to mobile battery 20 according to instructions from control unit 124 .

More specifically, the charger 348 is electrically connected to the high voltage wiring 232. The charger 328 charges the mobile battery 20 electrically connected to the power connector 322, for example, using power supplied from the high voltage wiring 232.

In this embodiment, the charger 348 is electrically connected to the low voltage wiring 233 and is configured to be able to supply power from the mobile battery 20 to the low voltage wiring 233 . Charger 348 may be configured such that supply of power from low voltage wiring 233 to mobile battery 20 is restricted. For example, charger 348 is configured so that power is not supplied to mobile battery 20 from low voltage wiring 233 .

For example, when the voltage of the low voltage wiring 233 becomes smaller than a predetermined value (sometimes referred to as a set value), the charger 348 supplies power from the mobile battery 20 to the low voltage wiring 233. It is configured as follows. The absolute value of the difference between the above set value and the normal value of the output voltage of the control power supply circuit 230 may be 1V or less, less than 1V, or 0.5V or less. . As a result, when an abnormality occurs in the power supply from the power system 12 to the battery exchanger 120 due to a power outage or the like, power is automatically supplied from the mobile battery 20 to the low voltage wiring 233. Details of charger 348 will be described later.

The power connector 322 may be an example of a second connection portion or a second input/output terminal. Charger 348 may be an example of a power converter or a DC power converter. The above set value may be an example of the voltage after conversion by the second power conversion section. The normal value of the output voltage of the control power supply circuit 230 may be an example of the voltage after converting the third power.

Slot 320 may be an example of a storage unit. Slot 340 may be an example of a storage unit. The interface board 326 may be an example of the second control unit.

(An example of another embodiment)
In the present embodiment, the details of the slot 320 have been described using an example in which a single slot 320 accommodates a plurality of mobile batteries 20. However, the slot 320 is not limited to this embodiment. In other embodiments, if a single slot 320 accommodates multiple mobile batteries 20, the slot 320 may have power connectors 322 and communication connectors 324 depending on the number of mobile batteries 20 accommodated. The slot 320 may have chargers 328 according to the number of mobile batteries 20 accommodated therein.

In the present embodiment, the details of the slot 340 have been described by taking as an example the case where a single slot 340 accommodates a plurality of mobile batteries 20. However, slot 340 is not limited to this embodiment. In other embodiments, if a single slot 340 accommodates multiple mobile batteries 20, the slot 340 may have power connectors 322 and communication connectors 324 depending on the number of mobile batteries 20 accommodated. The slot 340 may have chargers 348 according to the number of mobile batteries 20 accommodated therein.

Figure 4 shows an example of the internal configuration of the charger 328. In this embodiment, the charger 328 includes a power transmission path 410, a positive terminal 412, a negative terminal 414, and a power connector 322. In this embodiment, the power transmission path 410 has a unidirectional DC/DC converter 420. In this embodiment, the unidirectional DC/DC converter 420 includes an input side positive terminal 422, an input side negative terminal 424, an output side positive terminal 426, and an output side negative terminal 428. In this embodiment, the power connector 322 has a positive terminal 416 and a negative terminal 418.

In this embodiment, the positive terminal 412 is electrically connected to the positive wire 402 of the high voltage wiring 232. Positive terminal 412 is electrically connected to input-side positive terminal 422 of unidirectional DC/DC converter 420 . In this embodiment, the negative terminal 414 is electrically connected to the negative wire 404 of the high voltage wiring 232. Negative terminal 414 is electrically connected to input-side negative terminal 424 of unidirectional DC/DC converter 420 . In this embodiment, the positive terminal 416 is electrically connected to the output positive terminal 426 of the unidirectional DC/DC converter 420. In this embodiment, the negative terminal 418 is electrically connected to the output negative terminal 428 of the unidirectional DC/DC converter 420.

FIG. 5 schematically shows an example of the internal configuration of charger 348. In this embodiment, charger 348 includes a power transfer path 410 , a positive terminal 412 , a negative terminal 414 , and a power connector 322 . In this embodiment, power transfer path 410 includes a unidirectional DC/DC converter 420. In this embodiment, the unidirectional DC/DC converter 420 includes an input positive terminal 422 , an input negative terminal 424 , an output positive terminal 426 , and an output negative terminal 428 . In this embodiment, power connector 322 has a positive terminal 416 and a negative terminal 418.

In this embodiment, the positive terminal 412 is electrically connected to the positive wire 402 of the high voltage wiring 232. Positive terminal 412 is electrically connected to input-side positive terminal 422 of unidirectional DC/DC converter 420 . In this embodiment, the negative terminal 414 is electrically connected to the negative wire 404 of the high voltage wiring 232. Negative terminal 414 is electrically connected to input-side negative terminal 424 of unidirectional DC/DC converter 420 . In this embodiment, the positive terminal 416 is electrically connected to the output positive terminal 426 of the unidirectional DC/DC converter 420. In this embodiment, the negative terminal 418 is electrically connected to the output negative terminal 428 of the unidirectional DC/DC converter 420.

In this embodiment, charger 348 includes a power transfer path 510, a positive terminal 516, and a negative terminal 518. In this embodiment, power transfer path 510 includes a unidirectional DC/DC converter 520 and a diode 540. In this embodiment, the unidirectional DC/DC converter 520 includes an input positive terminal 522, an input negative terminal 524, an output positive terminal 526, and an output negative terminal 528.

In this embodiment, power transmission path 410 electrically connects high voltage wiring 232 and power connector 322. Thereby, the power terminal 210 and/or the AC/DC power supply circuit 220 and the power connector 322 are electrically connected. In this embodiment, the positive electrode terminal 416 is electrically connected to a positive electrode terminal (not shown) included in the electrode terminal 22 of the mobile battery 20. In this embodiment, the negative electrode terminal 418 is electrically connected to a negative electrode terminal (not shown) included in the electrode terminal 22 of the mobile battery 20.

In this embodiment, a unidirectional DC/DC converter 420 is arranged in the power transmission path 410 and converts DC power. In this embodiment, the input side positive terminal 422 of the unidirectional DC/DC converter 420 is electrically connected to the positive terminal 412. An input-side negative terminal 424 of the unidirectional DC/DC converter 420 is electrically connected to the negative terminal 414 . An output positive terminal 426 of the unidirectional DC/DC converter 420 is electrically connected to the positive terminal 416 . An output negative terminal 428 of the unidirectional DC/DC converter 420 is electrically connected to the negative terminal 418 .

In this embodiment, the power transmission path 510 electrically connects the low voltage wiring 233 and the power transmission path 410. Thereby, the control unit 124 and the power transmission path 410 are electrically connected. Furthermore, the mobile battery 20 and the control unit 124 are electrically connected. As a result, when an abnormality occurs in the power supply from the power system 12 to the battery exchanger 120 due to a power outage or the like, power can be automatically supplied from the mobile battery 20 to the low voltage wiring 233.

In this embodiment, the positive terminal 516 is electrically connected to the positive wire 502 of the low voltage wiring 233. Positive terminal 516 is electrically connected to an output positive terminal 526 of unidirectional DC/DC converter 520 . More specifically, positive terminal 516 is electrically connected to output-side positive terminal 526 via diode 540.

In this embodiment, the negative electrode terminal 518 is electrically connected to the negative wire 504 of the low voltage wiring 233. Negative terminal 518 is electrically connected to output negative terminal 528 of unidirectional DC/DC converter 520 . In other embodiments, the negative terminal 518 may be electrically connected to the output positive terminal 526 via a diode (not shown).

In this embodiment, a unidirectional DC/DC converter 520 is disposed in the power transmission path 510 and converts DC power. For example, the unidirectional DC/DC converter 520 converts the voltage of DC power input from the mobile battery 20 to the unidirectional DC/DC converter 520, and outputs the converted DC power to the low voltage wiring 233. do.

Unidirectional DC/DC converter 520 converts DC power according to instructions from interface board 326, for example. Unidirectional DC/DC converter 520 may convert DC power without receiving a command from control unit 124 when the voltage of low voltage wiring 233 becomes lower than a predetermined setting value. The absolute value of the difference between the above set value and the normal value of the output voltage of the control power supply circuit 230 may be 1V or less, less than 1V, or 0.5V or less. .

For example, when power is normally supplied from the power system 12 to the battery exchanger 120, the unidirectional DC/DC converter 520 has a voltage (for example, 12V) on the output side of the unidirectional DC/DC converter 520. , the voltage of the DC power output to the low voltage wiring 233 is controlled so that it is lower than the voltage on the output side of the control power supply circuit 230 (for example, 12.5V). In this state, no current flows out from the mobile battery 20. Further, since the diode 540 is disposed between the low voltage wiring 233 and the unidirectional DC/DC converter 520, no current flows from the low voltage wiring 233 toward the mobile battery 20.

The voltage on the output side of the unidirectional DC/DC converter 520 may be referred to as the voltage after conversion of the unidirectional DC/DC converter 520. The voltage on the output side of the control power supply circuit 230 (that is, the power supplied to the low voltage wiring 233) is sometimes referred to as the converted voltage of the control power supply circuit 230.

On the other hand, if an abnormality occurs in the power supply from the power system 12 to the battery exchanger 120 due to a power outage or the like, the voltage of the low-voltage wiring 233 becomes lower than the normal value (e.g., 12.5 V). If the voltage value of the low-voltage wiring 233 becomes lower than the set value of the output voltage of the unidirectional DC/DC converter 520 (e.g., 12 V), a current flows from the mobile battery 20 toward the low-voltage wiring 233.

By operating the unidirectional DC/DC converter 520 according to the above-described procedure, the mobile battery 20 used as the USP is brought into a state where it can be immediately responded to in the event of an abnormality in the power supply from the power system 12 to the battery exchanger 120. You can make it wait. As a result, when an abnormality occurs in the power supply from the power system 12 to the battery exchanger 120 due to a power outage or the like, power is automatically supplied from the mobile battery 20 to the low voltage wiring 233. As a result, the control unit 124 can continue controlling the battery exchanger 120.

According to this embodiment, the control power generated by the unidirectional DC/DC converter 520 is smaller than the charging power. Therefore, the capacity and size of unidirectional DC/DC converter 520 are smaller than the capacity and size of unidirectional DC/DC converter 420. Further, according to the present embodiment, the cost and size are lower than when the same functions as the unidirectional DC/DC converter 420 and the unidirectional DC/DC converter 520 are realized using a bidirectional DC/DC converter. can become small.

In this embodiment, the input side positive terminal 522 is electrically connected to the positive terminal 416. The input positive terminal 522 may be electrically connected to the positive terminal 416 and the output positive terminal 426. As a result, the connection point between the power transmission path 410 and the input positive terminal 522 of the unidirectional DC/DC converter 520 is arranged between the positive terminal 416 and the output positive terminal 426.

In this embodiment, the input side negative terminal 524 is electrically connected to the negative terminal 418. The input side negative terminal 524 may be electrically connected to the negative terminal 418 and the output side negative terminal 428. As a result, the connection point between the power transmission path 410 and the input side negative terminal 524 of the unidirectional DC/DC converter 520 is disposed between the negative terminal 418 and the output side negative terminal 428.

In this embodiment, the output side positive terminal 526 is electrically connected to the positive terminal 516. An output side positive terminal 526 of the unidirectional DC/DC converter 520 is electrically connected to the positive terminal 516 via a diode 540.

In this embodiment, the output negative terminal 528 is electrically connected to the negative terminal 518. In other embodiments, the output negative terminal 528 may be electrically connected to the output negative terminal 528 via a diode (not shown).

In this embodiment, the diode 540 is disposed in the power transmission path 510. The diode 540 is disposed, for example, between the unidirectional DC/DC converter 520 and the control unit 124. The diode 540 allows a current to flow in a direction from the unidirectional DC/DC converter 520 toward the control unit 124. For example, the diode 540 allows a current to flow in a direction from the unidirectional DC/DC converter 520 toward the control unit 124. The diode 540 prevents a current from flowing in a direction from the control unit 124 toward the unidirectional DC/DC converter 520. For example, the diode 540 does not substantially allow a current to flow in a direction from the control unit 124 toward the unidirectional DC/DC converter 520.

The installation location of diode 540 is not particularly limited. In one embodiment, diode 540 is placed between unidirectional DC/DC converter 520 and low voltage wiring 233. In other embodiments, diode 540 is placed between unidirectional DC/DC converter 520 and power connector 322.

In this embodiment, one end of diode 540 is electrically connected to positive terminal 516. The other end of the diode 540 is electrically connected to the output positive terminal 526. In this embodiment, the diode 540 allows current to flow in the direction from the output positive terminal 526 to the positive terminal 516. For example, the diode 540 allows current to flow in the direction from the output positive terminal 526 to the positive terminal 516. The diode 540 prevents current from flowing in the direction from the positive terminal 516 toward the output positive terminal 526. For example, diode 540 does not substantially conduct current in the direction from positive terminal 516 to output positive terminal 526 .

Power transfer path 410 may be an example of a second power transfer path. The positive terminal 412 and the negative terminal 414 may be an example of a pair of first input/output terminals. The positive terminal 416 and the negative terminal 418 may be an example of a second connection portion or a pair of second input/output terminals. The input side positive electrode terminal 422 and the input side negative electrode terminal 424 may be an example of the input of the first power conversion section. The output side positive electrode terminal 426 and the output side negative electrode terminal 428 may be an example of the output of the first power conversion section. Power transfer path 510 may be an example of a third power transfer path. The positive terminal 516 and the negative terminal 518 may be an example of a pair of output terminals. Unidirectional DC/DC converter 520 may be an example of a second power conversion unit. Diode 540 may be an example of a unidirectional power transfer or rectifier.

FIG. 6 schematically shows an example of the operation of the battery exchanger 120 during normal times. For the purpose of simplifying the explanation, in this embodiment, the battery storage section 123 of the battery exchanger 120 includes a slot 620 having the same configuration as the slot 320, and a slot 642 and a slot 642 having the same configuration as the slot 340. The operation of the battery exchanger 120 in normal times will be described using as an example the case where the battery exchanger 120 includes a plurality of slots including the slot 644.

According to the present embodiment, the unidirectional DC/DC converter 520 in the slot 642 converts the mobile battery 20 stored in the slot 642 into a It operates so that power is supplied to the voltage wiring 233 (sometimes referred to as UPS operation). On the other hand, unidirectional DC/DC converter 520 in slot 644 is stopped.

Among the plurality of slots having the same configuration as the slot 340, the slot in which the UPS operation is to be performed is determined by the control unit 124, for example, before an abnormality occurs in the power supply from the power system 12 to the battery exchanger 120. Each of the plurality of slots arranged in the battery exchanger 120 determines whether or not to perform a UPS operation according to a command from the control unit 124.

When the remaining capacity or voltage of the mobile battery 20 stored in the slot in which the UPS operation is being performed becomes smaller than a predetermined value (for example, DC 36 to 60 V), the control unit 124 It is determined that power is to be supplied from the mobile battery 20 to the low voltage wiring 233. The control unit 124 controls the slot in which the other mobile battery 20 described above is stored to perform a UPS operation. Further, the slot in which the mobile battery 20 whose remaining capacity or voltage has become smaller than a predetermined value is stored is controlled to stop the UPS operation.

As described above, in normal times, power is normally supplied from the power system 12 to the battery exchanger 120. In this case, the converted voltage of the control power supply circuit 230 is a normal value, and no current flows from the mobile battery 20 to the low voltage wiring 233 via the power transmission path 510.

According to this embodiment, charging power is supplied from the AC/DC power supply circuit 220 to the high voltage wiring 232. Slot 620 and slot 644 charge the mobile battery 20 stored in each slot. The slot 642 does not need to charge the mobile battery 20 stored in the slot 642.

Further, according to the present embodiment, DC power is supplied from the AC/DC power supply circuit 220 to the control power supply circuit 230. As a result, the control power supply circuit 230 generates control power and supplies the power to the low voltage wiring 233.

FIG. 7 schematically shows an example of the operation of the battery exchanger 120 during a power outage. During a power outage, the supply of power from the power system 12 to the battery exchanger 120 is disrupted. As a result, the voltage of the charging power supplied from the AC/DC power supply circuit 220 to the high voltage wiring 232 decreases. Further, the converted voltage of the control power supply circuit 230 decreases, and the voltage of the low voltage wiring 233 also decreases. As described above, when the voltage of the low voltage wiring 233 becomes lower than a predetermined setting value, power is supplied to the low voltage wiring 233 from the mobile battery 20 stored in the slot 642. This allows the control unit 124 to continue controlling the battery exchanger 120. For example, the control unit 124 interrupts or stops the charging operation in the slot 620 and the slot 644.

After that, when power is normally supplied from the power system 12 to the battery exchange machine 120, the control unit 124 resumes the charging operation, for example, in slots 620 and 644. This returns the state of the battery exchange machine 120 to the state described in relation to FIG. 6.

FIG. 8 schematically shows an example of the overall configuration of the battery exchanger 120. In this embodiment, the battery exchanger 120 includes a power distribution section 122 and a battery housing section 123. In this embodiment, the battery accommodating portion 123 includes a plurality of slots having different heights at installation positions. For example, the battery housing section 123 has three slots 832 arranged at the highest position, three slots 834 arranged at a position lower than the slots 832, and three slots 834 arranged at a position lower than the slots 832 and slots 834. three slots 836 placed at the lowest position, and three slots 838 placed at the lowest position.

According to this embodiment, two or more slots among the plurality of slots have the same configuration as the slot 340. For example, a slot having a configuration similar to slot 340 is installed at a relatively low location. On the other hand, a slot having a configuration similar to slot 320 is installed at a relatively high position. The ratio of slots having the same configuration as slots 340 among the plurality of slots installed at the first height is the proportion of slots 340 among the plurality of slots installed at the second height higher than the first height. may be larger than the proportion of slots with a similar configuration. For example, slot 832, slot 834, and slot 836 have a similar configuration to slot 320, and slot 838 has a similar configuration to slot 340.

FIG. 9 schematically shows an example of the internal configuration of the interface board 326. In this embodiment, the interface board 326 includes a communication control section 912, a drive control section 914, and a setting storage section 920. In this embodiment, the setting storage section 920 includes a DIP switch 922.

The communication control unit 912 controls communication between the slot in which the interface board 326 is arranged (for example, the slot 320 or the slot 340) and the control unit 124. The communication control unit 912 and the control unit 124 transmit and receive various data and/or commands related to the slot in which the interface board 326 is arranged, for example. The communication control unit 912 and the control unit 124 may send and receive identification information for identifying each of the plurality of slots included in the battery accommodating unit 123 and the above data and/or command in association with each other. Details of the above identification information will be described later.

The drive control section 914 controls the operation of the drive section 329. The drive control unit 914 controls the operation of the drive unit 329, for example, according to instructions from the control unit 124.

The settings storage section 920 stores various settings related to control by the communication control section 912 and the drive control section 914. The DIP switch 922 includes n switches (not shown) that can be positioned at m different positions. Thereby, the DIP switch 922 can switch between m to the n power of states (sometimes referred to as switching states). For example, each switch can be located in two positions: a 0 position and a 1 position. The switching state is operated so that the switching state is unique or specific to each slot so as not to overlap in a plurality of slots. Thereby, the switching state of the DIP switch 922 can be used to identify each of the plurality of slots.

Information indicating the positions of n switches of the DIP switch 922 (sometimes referred to as setting values of the DIP switch 922) is used, for example, for settings regarding communication between the communication control unit 912 and the control unit 124. . The setting value of the DIP switch 922 indicates the switching state of the DIP switch 922.

For example, at least one of the communication control unit 912 and the control unit 124, based on the basic ID assigned to each slot or each interface board and information indicating the switching state of the DIP switch 922 arranged on each interface board, Data identification information indicating that the data (including commands and requests) is the transmission source or destination of each slot is generated. This allows the communication control unit 912 and the control unit 124 to send and receive data and/or instructions using a communication method such as a controller area network (CAN) in which multiple devices share a single transmission path. Also, the above data can be accurately transmitted and received between the communication control unit 912 and the control unit 124.

For example, the communication control unit 912 reads information indicating the switching state of the DIP switch 922 from the DIP switch 922. The communication control unit 912 changes the ID of CAN communication according to the switching state of the DIP switch 922. Specifically, the communication control unit 912 changes the CAN communication ID for the basic ID data handled on each interface board according to the setting value of the DIP switch 922. The communication control unit 912 may refer to a predetermined data table and change the CAN communication ID based on the setting value of the DIP switch 922. The communication control unit 912 may send data to the control unit 124 using the changed ID.

Thereby, the communication control unit 912 can transmit data obtained in each of the plurality of slots onto a single CAN bus shared by the plurality of slots using unique IDs. As a result, the control unit 124 can appropriately monitor the status of each slot and appropriately control each slot.

The communication control unit 912 may be an example of a second control unit. The drive control section 914 may be an example of a second control section. The DIP switch 922 may be an example of a switching unit. Each of the n switches included in the DIP switch 922 may be an example of a first operator. The basic ID may be an example of first identification information, and the data identification information may be an example of second identification information.

An example of identification information for the control unit 124 to identify each of the plurality of slots included in the battery accommodating unit 123 will be explained using FIGS. 10 and 11. In the present embodiment, the details of the above identification information will be explained using an example in which the interface board 326 disposed in each of the plurality of slots included in the battery accommodating section 123 includes a DIP switch 922. According to the present embodiment, the details of the above identification information will be explained by taking as an example a case where the DIP switch 922 includes four switches that can be located in two positions, a 0 position and a 1 position. be done.

FIG. 10 schematically shows an example of a data table 1000 in which the position of each switch is associated with the number of each of the 12 slots included in the battery exchanger 120 described in connection with FIG. 8. As shown in FIG. 10, the data table 1000 stores information indicating the correspondence between a slot address 1022, which is a combination of the positions of each switch, and a slot number 1024 in which each switch is arranged. FIG. 11 schematically shows an example of a data table 1100 in which a basic ID 1122 handled in each slot, a number 1124 for each slot, and an ID 1126 for CAN communication are associated with each other.

As shown in FIG. 10, the communication control unit 912 reads information indicating the switching state of the DIP switch 922 from the DIP switch 922, refers to the data table 1000, and associates the information with the slot address indicated by the switching state. You can get the slot number. As shown in FIG. 11, the communication control unit 912 can refer to the data table 1100 and obtain the CAN communication ID associated with the basic ID and the slot number. Thereby, the communication control unit 912 can transmit data obtained in each of the plurality of slots onto a single CAN bus shared by the plurality of slots using unique IDs.

FIG. 12 schematically shows an example of the internal configuration of the AC/DC power supply circuit 220. In this embodiment, the AC/DC power supply circuit 220 includes a power adapter 1220 and a main body 1240. In this embodiment, the power adapter 1220 is attached to the main body 1240 in accordance with the AC power specifications. Examples of specifications for AC power include single-phase two-wire, three-phase three-wire, three-phase four-wire, and the like. In this embodiment, the main body 1240 converts AC power to DC power.

In one embodiment, power adapter 1220 and main body 1240 are configured to be detachable. The main body 1240 may be configured to be detachable from one power adapter 1220 and the other power adapter 1220. Thereby, the power adapter 1220 attached to the main body 1240 can be selected according to the AC power specifications of the area where the battery exchanger 120 is installed.

In other embodiments, power adapter 1220 and body 1240 are fixedly or physically coupled. Even in this case, the main body 1240 may be configured to allow a plurality of types of power adapters 1220 to be attached thereto. Thereby, the power adapter 1220 selected according to the AC power specifications of the area where the battery exchanger 120 is installed can be fixed or coupled to the main body 1240.

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Power adapter 1220 is used to output AC power received from power grid 12 to main body 1240. The power adapter 1220 is configured to be attachable to the input side end of the main body 1240. The power adapter 1220 may be a single-phase, two-wire adapter.

In this embodiment, the power adapter 1220 includes an AC input terminal 1202, an AC input terminal 1204, an AC output terminal 1221, an AC output terminal 1222, an AC output terminal 1223, an AC output terminal 1224, and an AC output terminal 1225. and an AC output terminal 1226. Power adapter 1220 has wiring 1232 and wiring 1234.

In this embodiment, the wiring 1232 electrically connects the AC input terminal 1202, the AC output terminal 1221, the AC output terminal 1223, and the AC output terminal 1225. In this embodiment, the wiring 1234 electrically connects the AC input terminal 1204, the AC output terminal 1222, the AC output terminal 1224, and the AC output terminal 1226.

In this embodiment, alternating current is input from the power system 12 to the alternating current input terminal 1202 and the alternating current input terminal 1204. AC output terminal 1221 is electrically connected to AC input terminal 1202, and AC output terminal 1222 is electrically connected to AC input terminal 1204. AC output terminal 1223 is electrically connected to AC input terminal 1202, and AC output terminal 1224 is electrically connected to AC input terminal 1204. AC output terminal 1225 is electrically connected to AC input terminal 1202, and AC output terminal 1226 is electrically connected to AC input terminal 1204. Thereby, a plurality of power lines electrically connected to single-phase AC/DC converter 1250, single-phase AC/DC converter 1260, and/or single-phase AC/DC converter 1270 are connected.

(Summary of main body 1240)
In this embodiment, the main body 1240 includes an AC input terminal 1241, an AC input terminal 1242, an AC input terminal 1243, an AC input terminal 1244, an AC input terminal 1245, an AC input terminal 1246, a positive terminal 1212, It has a negative electrode terminal 1214. Main body 1240 includes a single-phase AC/DC converter 1250, a single-phase AC/DC converter 1260, and a single-phase AC/DC converter 1270. Single-phase AC/DC converter 1250 includes an output-side positive terminal 1251 and an output-side negative terminal 1252. Single-phase AC/DC converter 1260 includes an output-side positive terminal 1261 and an output-side negative terminal 1262. Single-phase AC/DC converter 1270 includes an output-side positive terminal 1271 and an output-side negative terminal 1272. Main body 1240 has wiring 1282 and wiring 1284.

In this embodiment, the AC input terminal 1241 is electrically connected to the AC output terminal 1221. The AC input terminal 1242 is electrically connected to the AC output terminal 1222. The AC input terminal 1241 and the AC input terminal 1242 function as input side terminals of the single-phase AC/DC converter 1250.

The AC input terminal 1241 and the AC output terminal 1221 may be configured to be detachable. The AC input terminal 1242 and the AC output terminal 1222 may be configured to be detachable. Thereby, the power adapter 1220 can be detachably attached to the input side end of the main body 1240.

Single-phase AC/DC converter 1250 converts AC power to DC power. Single-phase AC/DC converter 1250 may convert part of the AC power input to AC/DC power supply circuit 220 into DC power. The output side positive terminal 1251 is electrically connected to the wiring 1282. Output side positive terminal 1251 is electrically connected to positive terminal 1212 via wiring 1282. Output side negative terminal 1252 is electrically connected to wiring 1284. Output side negative terminal 1252 is electrically connected to negative terminal 1214 via wiring 1284.

As shown in FIG. 12, a diode 1254 may be disposed between the output positive terminal 1251 and the positive terminal 1212. The diode 1254 is arranged so that current flows in the direction from the output positive terminal 1251 to the positive terminal 1212, but does not substantially flow in the direction from the positive terminal 1212 to the output positive terminal 1251.

In this embodiment, the AC input terminal 1243 is electrically connected to the AC output terminal 1223. The AC input terminal 1244 is electrically connected to the AC output terminal 1224. The AC input terminal 1243 and the AC input terminal 1244 function as input side terminals of the single-phase AC/DC converter 1260.

The AC input terminal 1243 and the AC output terminal 1223 may be configured to be detachable. The AC input terminal 1244 and the AC output terminal 1224 may be configured to be detachable. Thereby, the power adapter 1220 can be detachably attached to the input side end of the main body 1240.

Single-phase AC/DC converter 1260 converts AC power to DC power. Single-phase AC/DC converter 1260 may convert part of the AC power input to AC/DC power supply circuit 220 into DC power. The output side positive terminal 1261 is electrically connected to the wiring 1282. Output side positive terminal 1261 is electrically connected to positive terminal 1212 via wiring 1282. Output side negative terminal 1262 is electrically connected to wiring 1284. Output side negative terminal 1262 is electrically connected to negative terminal 1214 via wiring 1284.

As shown in FIG. 12, a diode 1264 may be disposed between the output positive terminal 1261 and the positive terminal 1212. The diode 1264 is arranged so that current flows in the direction from the output positive terminal 1261 to the positive terminal 1212, but does not substantially flow the current in the direction from the positive terminal 1212 to the output positive terminal 1261.

In this embodiment, AC input terminal 1245 is electrically connected to AC output terminal 1225. AC input terminal 1246 is electrically connected to AC output terminal 1226. AC input terminal 1245 and AC input terminal 1246 function as input side terminals of single-phase AC/DC converter 1270.

The AC input terminal 1245 and the AC output terminal 1225 may be configured to be detachable. The AC input terminal 1246 and the AC output terminal 1226 may be configured to be detachable. Thereby, the power adapter 1220 can be detachably attached to the input side end of the main body 1240.

Single-phase AC/DC converter 1270 converts AC power to DC power. Single-phase AC/DC converter 1270 may convert part of the AC power input to AC/DC power supply circuit 220 into DC power. The output side positive terminal 1271 is electrically connected to the wiring 1282. Output side positive terminal 1271 is electrically connected to positive terminal 1212 via wiring 1282. Output side negative terminal 1272 is electrically connected to wiring 1284. Output side negative terminal 1272 is electrically connected to negative terminal 1214 via wiring 1284.

As shown in FIG. 12, a diode 1274 may be disposed between the output positive terminal 1271 and the positive terminal 1212. The diode 1274 is arranged so that current flows in the direction from the output positive terminal 1271 to the positive terminal 1212, but does not substantially flow the current in the direction from the positive terminal 1212 to the output positive terminal 1271.

The positive terminal 1212 and the negative terminal 1214 may be an example of a pair of DC output terminals. Power adapter 1220 may be an example of a second component or adapter. Body 1240 may be an example of a first component or power converter. The wiring 1232 may be an example of a connection part. The wiring 1234 may be an example of a connection part. The AC input terminal 1241 and the AC input terminal 1242 may be an input of the first AC/DC converter or an example of a pair of first input terminals. The AC input terminal 1243 and the AC input terminal 1244 may be an input of the second AC/DC converter or an example of a pair of second input terminals. The AC input terminal 1245 and the AC input terminal 1246 may be an input of the third AC/DC converter or an example of a pair of second input terminals.

The single-phase AC/DC converter 1250 may be an example of a power conversion unit, an AC/DC conversion unit, or a first AC/DC conversion unit. The output side positive terminal 1251 and the output side negative terminal 1252 may be an example of an output of the first AC/DC conversion unit. The single-phase AC/DC converter 1260 may be an example of a power conversion unit, an AC/DC conversion unit, or a second AC/DC conversion unit. The output side positive terminal 1261 and the output side negative terminal 1262 may be an example of an output of the second AC/DC conversion unit. The single-phase AC/DC converter 1270 may be an example of a power conversion unit, an AC/DC conversion unit, or a third AC/DC conversion unit. The output side positive terminal 1271 and the output side negative terminal 1272 may be an example of an output of the third AC/DC conversion unit.

AC input terminal 1202 and AC input terminal 1204 may be an example of a set of AC input terminals. The AC output terminal 1221 and the AC output terminal 1222 may be an example of a pair of first output terminals. The AC output terminal 1223 and the AC output terminal 1224 may be an example of a pair of second output terminals. The AC output terminal 1225 and the AC output terminal 1226 may be an example of a pair of third output terminals.

(An example of another embodiment)
In this embodiment, the details of the AC/DC power supply circuit 220 have been described by taking as an example a case in which the single-phase AC/DC converter 1250, the single-phase AC/DC converter 1260, and the single-phase AC/DC converter 1270 are configured to be able to operate independently. However, the AC/DC power supply circuit 220 is not limited to this embodiment. In another embodiment, the AC/DC power supply circuit 220 may monitor the presence or absence of unbalanced use and/or phase loss of the single-phase AC/DC converter 1250, the single-phase AC/DC converter 1260, and the single-phase AC/DC converter 1270. The AC/DC power supply circuit 220 may control the operation of the single-phase AC/DC converter 1250, the single-phase AC/DC converter 1260, and the single-phase AC/DC converter 1270 so as to suppress the above-mentioned unbalanced use and/or phase loss.

FIG. 13 schematically shows an example of the internal configuration of power adapter 1320. Power adapter 1320 is used to output AC power received from power grid 12 to main body 1240. The power adapter 1320 is configured to be attachable to the input side end of the main body 1240. The power adapter 1320 may be a three-phase, three-wire adapter.

Power adapter 1320 may have the same configuration as power adapter 1220, except that the number of terminals and the manner of wiring are different. In one embodiment, power adapter 1320 and main body 1240 are configured to be detachable. In other embodiments, power adapter 1320 and body 1240 are fixedly or physically coupled.

In this embodiment, the power adapter 1320 includes an AC input terminal 1202, an AC input terminal 1204, an AC input terminal 1306, an AC output terminal 1221, an AC output terminal 1222, an AC output terminal 1223, and an AC output terminal 1224. , an AC output terminal 1225 , and an AC output terminal 1226 . Power adapter 1320 has wiring 1332, wiring 1334, and wiring 1336.

In this embodiment, the wiring 1332 electrically connects the AC input terminal 1202 to the AC output terminals 1221 and 1226. In this embodiment, the wiring 1334 electrically connects the AC input terminal 1204 to the AC output terminals 1222 and 1223. In this embodiment, the wiring 1336 electrically connects the AC input terminal 1306 to the AC output terminals 1224 and 1225.

In this embodiment, alternating current is input from the power system 12 to the alternating current input terminal 1202 and the alternating current input terminal 1204. AC output terminal 1221 is electrically connected to AC input terminal 1202, and AC output terminal 1222 is electrically connected to AC input terminal 1204. AC output terminal 1223 is electrically connected to AC input terminal 1204, and AC output terminal 1224 is electrically connected to AC input terminal 1306. AC output terminal 1225 is electrically connected to AC input terminal 1306, and AC output terminal 1226 is electrically connected to AC input terminal 1202.

The power adapter 1220 may be one of the first connection section and the second connection section. Power adapter 1320 may be the other of the first connection and the second connection. Power adapter 1320 may be an example of a second component or other second component. The wiring 1332 may be an example of a wire connection or another wire connection. The wiring 1334 may be an example of a wire connection or another wire connection. The wiring 1336 may be an example of a wire connection or other wire connection.

FIG. 14 schematically shows an example of the internal configuration of power adapter 1420. Power adapter 1420 is used to output AC power received from power grid 12 to main body 1240. The power adapter 1420 is configured to be attachable to the input side end of the main body 1240. Power adapter 1420 may be a three-phase, four-wire adapter.

Power adapter 1420 may have the same configuration as power adapter 1220 or power adapter 1320, except that the number of terminals and the manner of wiring are different. In one embodiment, power adapter 1420 and main body 1240 are configured to be detachable. In other embodiments, power adapter 1420 and body 1240 are fixedly or physically coupled.

In this embodiment, the power adapter 1420 has an AC input terminal 1202, an AC input terminal 1204, an AC input terminal 1306, an AC input terminal 1408, an AC output terminal 1221, an AC output terminal 1222, an AC output terminal 1223, an AC output terminal 1224, an AC output terminal 1225, and an AC output terminal 1226. The power adapter 1420 has a wiring 1432, a wiring 1434, a wiring 1436, and a wiring 1438.

In this embodiment, the wiring 1432 electrically connects the AC input terminal 1202 and the AC output terminal 1221. In this embodiment, the wiring 1434 electrically connects the AC input terminal 1204 and the AC output terminal 1223. In this embodiment, wiring 1436 electrically connects AC input terminal 1306 and AC output terminal 1225. In the embodiment, wiring 1438 electrically connects AC input terminal 1408 to AC output terminal 1222, AC output terminal 1224, and AC output terminal 1226.

In this embodiment, alternating current is input from the power system 12 to the alternating current input terminal 1202 and the alternating current input terminal 1204. AC output terminal 1221 is electrically connected to AC input terminal 1202, and AC output terminal 1222 is electrically connected to AC input terminal 1408. AC output terminal 1223 is electrically connected to AC input terminal 1204, and AC output terminal 1224 is electrically connected to AC input terminal 1408. AC output terminal 1225 is electrically connected to AC input terminal 1306, and AC output terminal 1226 is electrically connected to AC input terminal 1408.

The power adapter 1220 or the power adapter 1320 may be one of the first connection section and the second connection section. Power adapter 1420 may be the other of the first connection and the second connection. Power adapter 1420 may be an example of a second component or other second component. The wiring 1432 may be an example of a wire connection or another wire connection. The wiring 1434 may be an example of a wire connection or another wire connection. The wiring 1436 may be an example of another connection part. The wiring 1438 may be an example of a wire connection or other wire connection.

FIG. 15 schematically shows an example of the internal configuration of single-phase AC/DC converter 1250. Single-phase AC/DC converter 1260 and/or single-phase AC/DC converter 1270 may also have a similar configuration to single-phase AC/DC converter 1250. Single-phase AC/DC converter 1250 includes an EMI filter 1522, a bridge rectifier 1524, a PFC converter 1526, a power switch 1528, a transformer 1530, and a rectifier 1532.

The internal configuration of single-phase AC/DC converter 1250 is not limited to this embodiment. In other embodiments, any known single phase AC/DC converter may be used as single phase AC/DC converter 1250.

FIG. 16 schematically shows another example of the internal configuration of the mobile battery 20. According to the embodiments described in connection with FIGS. 1 to 15, the mobile battery 20 connects the unidirectional DC/DC converter 420 and the unidirectional DC/DC converter 420 arranged in the charger 348 via the electrode terminals 22. An example of the mobile battery 20 has been described taking as an example the case where it is electrically connected to the converter 520. According to the embodiment described in relation to FIG. 16, an example of a mobile battery 1600, which is another example of the mobile battery 20, will be described.

According to this embodiment, the mobile battery 1600 includes an electrode terminal 22, an electrode terminal 1610, a storage cell 1620 that stores electrical energy, and a unidirectional DC/DC converter 520. In this embodiment, the electrode terminal 22 has a positive terminal 1602 and a negative terminal 1604. In this embodiment, the electrode terminal 1610 has a positive terminal 1606 and a negative terminal 1608. In this embodiment, the power storage cell 1620 has a positive electrode 1622 and a negative electrode 1624.

In this embodiment, the positive electrode 1622 is electrically connected to the positive terminal 1602 and the input-side positive terminal 522. Negative electrode 1624 is electrically connected to negative electrode terminal 1604 and input side negative electrode terminal 524. Positive terminal 1606 is electrically connected to output positive terminal 526. Negative electrode terminal 1608 is electrically connected to output side negative electrode terminal 528.

Mobile battery 1600 may be an example of a power storage device. The positive terminal 1602 and the negative terminal 1604 may be an example of a pair of input/output terminals. The positive terminal 1606 and the negative terminal 1608 may be an example of a pair of output terminals.

FIG. 17 schematically shows another example of the internal configuration of charger 348. According to the embodiment described in connection with FIG. 17, an example of charger 1700, which is another example of charger 348, is described. Charger 1700 may be an example of a charger configured to be detachable from mobile battery 1600.

In this embodiment, charger 1700 includes a power transmission path 410, a positive terminal 412, a negative terminal 414, and a power connector 322. Charger 1700 includes a power transmission path 1710, a positive terminal 516, a negative terminal 518, and a power connector 1720.

In this embodiment, power transfer path 410 includes a unidirectional DC/DC converter 420. In this embodiment, the unidirectional DC/DC converter 420 includes an input positive terminal 422 , an input negative terminal 424 , an output positive terminal 426 , and an output negative terminal 428 . In this embodiment, power connector 322 has a positive terminal 416 and a negative terminal 418.

In this embodiment, power transfer path 410 includes diode 540. In this embodiment, power connector 1720 has a positive terminal 1722 and a negative terminal 1724. Positive terminal 1722 is electrically connected to positive terminal 1606. Negative terminal 1724 is electrically connected to negative terminal 1608.

FIG. 18 illustrates an example computer 3000 in which aspects of the invention may be implemented, in whole or in part. At least a portion of management system 100 may be realized by computer 3000. For example, the control unit 124 or a portion thereof is realized by the computer 3000. Management server 140 or a part thereof may be realized by computer 3000.

A program installed on the computer 3000 may cause the computer 3000 to function as or perform operations associated with an apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention or one or more "parts" of the apparatus, and/or to perform a process or steps of the process according to an embodiment of the present invention. Such a program may be executed by the CPU 3012 to cause the computer 3000 to perform certain operations associated with some or all of the blocks of the flowcharts and block diagrams described herein.

A computer 3000 according to this embodiment includes a CPU 3012, a RAM 3014, a GPU 3016, and a display device 3018, which are interconnected by a host controller 3010. The computer 3000 also includes input/output units such as a communication interface 3022, a hard disk drive 3024, a DVD-ROM drive 3026, and an IC card drive, which are connected to the host controller 3010 via an input/output controller 3020. The computer also includes legacy input/output units, such as ROM 3030 and keyboard 3042, which are connected to input/output controller 3020 via input/output chip 3040.

The CPU 3012 operates according to programs stored in the ROM 3030 and RAM 3014, thereby controlling each unit. GPU 3016 obtains the image data generated by CPU 3012, such as in a frame buffer provided in RAM 3014 or within itself, and causes the image data to be displayed on display device 3018.

Communication interface 3022 communicates with other electronic devices via a network. Hard disk drive 3024 stores programs and data used by CPU 3012 within computer 3000. The DVD-ROM drive 3026 reads programs or data from the DVD-ROM 3001 and provides the programs or data to the hard disk drive 3024 via the RAM 3014. The IC card drive reads programs and data from and/or writes programs and data to the IC card.

ROM 3030 stores therein programs such as a boot program executed by computer 3000 upon activation and/or programs dependent on the computer 3000 hardware. I/O chip 3040 may also connect various I/O units to I/O controller 3020 via parallel ports, serial ports, keyboard ports, mouse ports, etc.

A program is provided by a computer readable storage medium such as a DVD-ROM 3001 or an IC card. The program is read from a computer-readable storage medium, installed on hard disk drive 3024, RAM 3014, or ROM 3030, which are also examples of computer-readable storage medium, and executed by CPU 3012. The information processing described in these programs is read by the computer 3000 and provides coordination between the programs and the various types of hardware resources described above. An apparatus or method may be configured to implement the operation or processing of information according to the use of computer 3000.

For example, when communication is performed between the computer 3000 and an external device, the CPU 3012 executes a communication program loaded into the RAM 3014 and sends communication processing to the communication interface 3022 based on the processing written in the communication program. You can give orders. The communication interface 3022 reads transmission data stored in a transmission buffer area provided in a recording medium such as a RAM 3014, a hard disk drive 3024, a DVD-ROM 3001, or an IC card under the control of the CPU 3012, and transmits the read transmission data. Data is transmitted to the network, or received data received from the network is written to a reception buffer area provided on the recording medium.

Further, the CPU 3012 causes the RAM 3014 to read all or a necessary part of the files or databases stored in external recording media such as the hard disk drive 3024, DVD-ROM drive 3026 (DVD-ROM 3001), and IC card. Various types of processing may be performed on data on RAM 3014. CPU 3012 may then write the processed data back to an external storage medium.

Various types of information, such as various types of programs, data, tables, and databases, may be stored on a recording medium and subjected to information processing. The CPU 3012 performs various types of operations, information processing, conditional determination, conditional branching, unconditional branching, and information retrieval on the data read from the RAM 3014 as described elsewhere in this disclosure and specified by the instruction sequence of the program. Various types of processing may be performed, including /substitutions, etc., and the results are written back to RAM 3014. Further, the CPU 3012 may search for information in a file in a recording medium, a database, or the like. For example, when a plurality of entries are stored in a recording medium, each having an attribute value of a first attribute associated with an attribute value of a second attribute, the CPU 3012 selects the first entry from among the plurality of entries. Search for an entry whose attribute value matches the specified condition, read the attribute value of the second attribute stored in the entry, and then set the attribute value to the first attribute that satisfies the predetermined condition. An attribute value of the associated second attribute may be obtained.

The programs or software modules described above may be stored in a computer-readable storage medium on or near computer 3000. Also, a storage medium such as a hard disk or RAM provided in a server system connected to a dedicated communication network or the Internet can be used as a computer-readable storage medium, thereby allowing the above-mentioned program to be transmitted over the network. Provided to computer 3000.

Although the present invention has been described above using the embodiments, the technical scope of the present invention is not limited to the range described in the above embodiments. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various changes or improvements can be made to the embodiments described above. Moreover, matters described with respect to a particular embodiment can be applied to other embodiments within a technically consistent range. Moreover, each component may have the same characteristics as other components with the same name but different reference numerals. It is clear from the claims that such modifications or improvements may be included within the technical scope of the present invention.

The order of execution of each process, such as the operation, procedure, step, and stage in the apparatus, system, program, and method shown in the claims, specification, and drawings, is specifically defined as "before" or "before". It should be noted that they can be implemented in any order unless the output of the previous process is used in the subsequent process. Even if the claims, specifications, and operational flows in the drawings are explained using "first," "next," etc. for convenience, this does not mean that it is essential to carry out the operations in this order. It's not a thing.

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Claims (4)

Equipped with multiple storage sections for storing goods,
Each of the plurality of storage units includes:
a switching device that includes n first operators that can be positioned at m different positions, and that is capable of switching to m to the n power of switching states;
has,
Storage device. A first control unit that controls receipt of the item and/or provision of the item in the plurality of storage units;
A second control unit provided in each of the storage units and controlling each storage unit;
Further comprising:
The storage device according to claim 1 . The second control unit of each of the plurality of storage units includes the switching unit of each of the plurality of storage units,
The storage device according to claim 2. At least one of the first control unit and the second control unit controls the plurality of storage units based on the first identification information assigned to the storage device and the switching state of the switching unit of each of the storage units. generating second identification information indicating that the data has each of the storage units as a destination or a source;
A storage device according to claim 2 or 3.