WO2019129295A1

WO2019129295A1 - Battery change positioning control system, battery change device, and battery disassembly and assembly method

Info

Publication number: WO2019129295A1
Application number: PCT/CN2018/125742
Authority: WO
Inventors: 张建平; 黄春华
Original assignee: 上海电巴新能源科技有限公司; 奥动新能源汽车科技有限公司
Priority date: 2017-12-29
Filing date: 2018-12-29
Publication date: 2019-07-04

Abstract

A battery change positioning control system. A battery tray (2) is mounted in a battery tray holder (1); the battery tray holder (1) is provided with an exit for the battery tray (2) to protrude; a tray telescoping mechanism (3) drives the battery tray (2) to telescope on the battery tray holder (1); and the end of the battery tray (2) which can protrude to the outside of the battery tray holder (1) is the protruding end; a rotating mechanism (4) is located under the battery tray holder (1), and the rotating mechanism (4) drives the battery tray holder (1) to rotate; and a rotating detecting unit (5) and a telescoping detecting unit (6) are disposed on the battery tray (2); the rotating detecting unit (5) detects the angle between the battery tray (2) and a reference object and communicates with the rotating mechanism (4); the telescoping detecting unit (6) detects the distance between the battery tray (2) and a reference object and communicates with the tray telescoping mechanism (3). By setting detecting units such as the rotating detecting unit (5) and the telescoping detecting unit (6), the precise positioning of the battery tray (2) in the telescoping process is realized and the overall accuracy and safety of the system are improved. Further provided are a battery change device, a battery disassembly method and a battery assembly method.

Description

Battery replacement positioning control system, power changing device, battery removal, installation method

The present application claims priority to Chinese Patent Application Nos. CN201711478897.9 and CN201711482879.8, filed on Dec. 29, 2017. This application cites the entire text of the above-mentioned Chinese patent application.

Technical field

The invention relates to a battery replacement positioning control system, a power changing device, a battery disassembly and a mounting method.

Background technique

Electric vehicles that use electricity to replace oil and achieve zero emissions and low noise are important means to solve energy and environmental problems. With the shortage of petroleum resources and the development of battery technology, electric vehicles are close to or even superior to traditional fuel vehicles in terms of performance and economy, and have begun to be gradually applied in the world. A new generation of energy-saving and environmentally-friendly vehicles represented by electric vehicles is an inevitable trend in the development of the automobile industry. As an important premise and foundation for the large-scale promotion and application of electric vehicles, the development of electric vehicle charging and replacing technology and the construction of electric vehicle charging and replacing facilities have attracted wide attention.

The battery compartment of an electric car can be located at the bottom of the car or on the side of the car. For example, the battery box of an electric bus is usually provided in plurality, and a plurality of battery boxes are respectively located on both sides of the electric bus. When the power changing device replaces the battery from the side of the electric vehicle, the battery tray is extended to take out the battery box in the electric vehicle, then rotate to the battery storage rack, and the old battery box is placed in the battery storage rack; and the new battery is The box is taken out of the battery storage rack and placed in the battery compartment of the electric car. During the above replacement process, the position of the battery tray during the power exchange process needs to be accurately positioned to ensure the accuracy and efficiency of the battery box replacement.

Summary of the invention

The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to overcome the defects of the prior art control system that lacks accurate positioning of the battery tray during the power exchange process, and to provide a battery replacement positioning control system, a power exchange device, and a control method.

The present invention solves the above technical problems by the following technical solutions:

The invention provides a battery replacement positioning control system, comprising:

a battery tray holder, a battery tray, a tray telescopic mechanism, the battery tray being mounted in the battery tray holder, the battery tray holder having an outlet for the battery tray to extend, the tray telescopic mechanism driving the battery tray Stretching and contracting on the battery tray holder, the end of the battery tray that can protrude to the outside of the battery tray holder is an extended end;

a rotating mechanism, the rotating mechanism is located below the battery tray holder, and the rotating mechanism drives the battery tray holder to rotate;

a rotation detecting unit and a telescopic detecting unit, wherein the rotation detecting unit and the telescopic detecting unit are disposed on the battery tray, and the rotation detecting unit detects an angle between the battery tray and a reference object and communicates with the rotating mechanism, The telescopic detecting unit detects a distance between the battery tray and the reference object and communicates with the tray telescopic mechanism.

In the technical solution, the position of the battery tray is adjusted by the rotation detecting unit and the telescopic detecting unit, so that the battery tray can face the power-changing position during the power-changing process, and the accuracy and success rate of the power-changing process are ensured.

Preferably, the rotation detecting unit comprises two first proximity switches, two of the first proximity switches are symmetrically disposed on two sides of the protruding end, and the first proximity switch measures itself and the reference object a distance; when the distance between the two first proximity switches and the reference object is equal, the first proximity switch sends a stop rotation signal to the rotating mechanism, and the rotating mechanism suspends the battery tray holder The rotation.

In the present technical solution, when the distance between the two first proximity switches and the reference object is equal, it is indicated that the protruding end of the battery tray faces the reference object (ie, the power-changing position), and the power-changing action can be performed.

Preferably, the telescopic detecting unit includes a second proximity switch, the second proximity switch is located on an end surface of the protruding end; when a distance between the second proximity switch and the reference reaches a predetermined value And the second proximity switch sends a stop extension signal to the tray telescopic mechanism, and the tray telescopic mechanism suspends the extension operation of the battery tray.

In the technical solution, when the second proximity switch measures that the distance between the second proximity switch and the reference object reaches a predetermined value, it indicates that the protruding end of the battery tray has reached the predetermined position, and the extended end of the battery tray and the power exchange The positions are opposite to each other so that the battery compartment can move smoothly between the battery tray and the power-changing position.

Preferably, the battery replacement positioning control system further includes a position adjustment mechanism coupled to the rotation mechanism, the position adjustment mechanism adjusting a position of the rotation mechanism.

In the present technical solution, the position adjusting mechanism adjusts the position of the rotating mechanism, and simultaneously adjusts the position of the battery tray holder and the battery tray located above the rotating mechanism.

Preferably, the battery replacement positioning control system further includes a position detecting unit fixed to the battery tray holder, the position detecting unit detecting a position of the battery tray holder relative to the reference object And communicating with the position adjustment mechanism.

In the technical solution, the position detecting unit detects the position of the battery tray holder relative to the reference object, and feeds back to the position adjusting mechanism, and the position adjusting mechanism adjusts the position of the rotating mechanism, the battery tray holder, and the battery tray, so that the battery tray holder and the reference object The location corresponds.

Preferably, the position detecting unit comprises at least one laser locator, and the reference object is provided with at least one reflector, each of the laser locators corresponding to one of the reflectors; when the laser locator emits When the laser light can be reflected by the corresponding reflector, the laser locator sends a position signal to the position adjustment mechanism, and the position adjustment mechanism adjusts the position of the rotation mechanism until the battery tray holder and the reference object The location corresponds.

In the technical solution, before the battery tray is extended, the relative position between the battery tray holder and the reference object can be confirmed by the position of the laser pointer of the laser locator reflected by the reflector, and then the rotation mechanism is adjusted by the position adjustment mechanism. Position until the battery tray holder corresponds to the position of the reference.

Preferably, the number of the laser locators is two, and the two laser locators are respectively located at two sides of the battery tray holder.

In the technical solution, in order to ensure accurate positioning of the battery tray holder, the number of laser locators can be set to two, and the two laser locators are respectively located on both sides of the battery tray holder.

Preferably, the battery replacement positioning control system further includes a front detecting unit that sends a signal to the tray telescopic mechanism when the battery tray is retracted beyond a defined position, and the tray telescopic mechanism confirms Whether the battery tray stops retracting.

In the present technical solution, the front detecting unit is used to detect whether the battery tray is retracted beyond a defined position.

Preferably, the front detecting unit includes a front limit detecting portion and a front limit detecting portion, and the distance from the detected position of the front limit detecting portion to the extended end is greater than the detected position of the front limit detecting portion to Describe the distance from the end.

In the present invention, the detection positions of the front limit detection unit and the front limit detection unit are arranged one behind the other in the telescopic direction of the battery tray. When the battery tray operates abnormally and retracts beyond the limited position, even if the front limit detection unit does not detect As a result, the battery tray continues to be retracted, and the front limit detecting portion of the subsequent position can also be detected, thereby improving the overall safety of the system.

Preferably, the front limit detecting portion includes a front limit detecting block and a front limit detecting block, and the front limit detecting block is located on a side of the battery tray facing the battery tray seat, the front limit sensor Located at a side of the battery tray seat facing the battery tray; the front limit sensor detects the front limit detection block, and the front limit sensor sends a front limit signal to the tray telescopic mechanism, The tray telescopic mechanism confirms whether or not the battery tray stops the retracting action.

In the technical solution, the current limit sensor detects the front limit detection block, indicating that the battery tray is retracted beyond the defined position, and the tray telescopic mechanism will confirm whether the battery tray stops the retracting action.

Preferably, the front limit detecting portion includes a front limit detecting block located at one side of the battery tray facing the battery tray holder, and a front limit detecting block located at the battery tray a seat facing the side of the battery tray; the front limit sensor transmitting a front limit signal to the tray telescopic mechanism when the front limit sensor detects the front limit detecting block, the tray telescopic mechanism confirming the battery tray Whether to stop the retraction action.

In the technical solution, the current limit sensor detects the front limit detection block, indicating that the battery tray is retracted to reach the limit position, and the tray telescopic mechanism will confirm whether the battery tray stops the retracting action.

Preferably, the battery replacement positioning control system further includes a rear limit detecting unit that sends a signal to the tray telescopic mechanism when the battery tray protrudes beyond a defined position, the tray telescopic mechanism Confirm whether the battery tray stops extending.

In the present technical solution, the rear limit detecting unit is configured to detect whether the battery tray protrudes beyond a defined position.

Preferably, the rear limit detecting unit includes a rear limit detecting block located at a side of the battery tray facing the battery tray holder, and a rear limit detecting block located at the battery tray a seat facing the side of the battery tray; the rear limit sensor detecting the rear limit detecting block, the rear limit sensor transmitting a post limit signal to the tray telescopic mechanism, the tray telescopic mechanism confirming whether the battery tray is Stop stretching.

In the present technical solution, when the rear limit sensor detects the rear limit detecting block, indicating that the battery tray extends to reach the limit position, the tray telescopic mechanism will confirm whether the battery tray stops the retracting action.

Preferably, the battery replacement positioning control system further includes a pusher tray and a pusher drive mechanism, wherein the pusher cartridge is mounted on the battery tray; and the pusher cartridge is driven by the pusher drive mechanism Moving on the battery tray; the push box is provided with a distance sensor, the distance sensor detects a distance between the push box and the reference object and communicates with the push drive mechanism.

In the technical solution, the distance sensor detects the distance between the push-pull box and the reference object, and feeds back to the push-pull drive mechanism, and the push-pull drive mechanism adjusts the position of the push-pull box on the battery tray according to the measurement data of the distance sensor, so that the position of the push-pull box on the battery tray is adjusted. The battery tray can be connected to the moving object (such as the battery box) during the power exchange process to ensure the accuracy and success rate of the power exchange process.

Preferably, the battery replacement positioning control system further includes a front seating unit, wherein the front loading unit sends a signal to the push drive mechanism when the push tray moves forward beyond a defined position, the push tray The drive mechanism confirms whether the push tray stops moving forward.

In the present technical solution, the front in-position unit is used to detect whether the push-pull box moves forward beyond the defined position.

Preferably, the front-position unit includes a front-position detecting block and a front-position detecting block, the front-position detecting block is located on a side of the battery tray facing the push-box, and the front-position sensor is located in the push-box Facing one side of the battery tray; the front-position sensor detects the front-position detection block, and the front-position sensor sends a front-position signal to the push-pull drive mechanism, and the push-pull drive mechanism confirms the push-pull drive Whether the box stops moving forward.

In the present technical solution, the current in-position sensor detects the front in-position detection block, indicating that the push-pull box moves forward beyond the defined position, and the push-pull drive mechanism will confirm whether the push-pull box stops moving forward.

Preferably, the battery replacement positioning control system further includes a rear detecting unit that sends a signal to the pusher drive mechanism when the pusher cartridge moves backward beyond a defined position, the pusher The drive mechanism confirms whether the push tray stops moving backward.

In the technical solution, the rear detecting unit is configured to detect whether the push box moves backward beyond the defined position.

Preferably, the rear detecting unit includes a rear in-position detecting portion and a rear alarm detecting portion, and a distance from the detecting position of the rear in-position detecting portion to the protruding end is smaller than a detecting position of the rear alarm detecting portion to the extension The distance from the end.

In the present invention, the detection positions of the rear position detecting unit and the rear alarm detecting unit are sequentially arranged in the direction of the backward movement of the push box, and when the push box operates abnormally and moves backward beyond the limited position, even after the in-position detection The department did not detect it, causing the push-box to continue to retract, and the rear alarm detection unit at the subsequent position can also detect, improving the overall safety of the system.

Preferably, the rear position detecting portion includes a rear in-position detecting block and a back-position detecting block, the rear in-position detecting block is located on a side of the battery tray facing the push-pull box, and the rear-position detecting sensor is located on the push-pull disc a box facing a side of the battery tray; the rear in-position sensor detects the rear in-position detecting block, the post-in-position sensor sends a post-in-position signal to the push-pull drive mechanism, and the push-pull drive mechanism confirms the push Whether the cartridge stops moving backwards.

In the present technical solution, when the rear in-position sensor detects the post-in-position detection block, indicating that the push-pull box moves backward beyond the defined position, the push-pull drive mechanism will confirm whether the push-pull box stops moving backward.

Preferably, the rear alarm detecting portion includes a rear alarm detecting block and a rear alarm detecting unit, the rear alarm detecting block is located on a side of the battery tray facing the push tray, and the rear alarm sensor is located at the push tray The box faces one side of the battery tray; the rear alarm sensor detects the rear alarm detection block, and the rear alarm sensor sends a post alarm signal to the push drive mechanism, and the push drive mechanism confirms the push Whether the cartridge stops moving backwards.

In the technical solution, when the rear alarm sensor detects the rear alarm detection block, indicating that the push box moves backward to the alarm position, the push drive mechanism will confirm whether the push box stops moving backward.

Preferably, the surface of the pusher case facing the reference object is further provided with a third proximity switch; when the pusher case is connected to the mobile object and retracted, the third proximity switch measures the push a distance between the disc cartridge and the moving object; after the third proximity switch measures that the moving object is separated from the push tray, the third proximity switch sends a disengagement alarm signal to the push drive mechanism .

In the present technical solution, the third proximity switch is used to detect whether a moving object (such as a battery box) connected to the push box is separated from the push box.

Preferably, the battery replacement positioning control system further includes an in-position protection sensor, the in-position protection sensor is located on an end surface of the outlet of the battery tray holder, and when the moving object is not detected within the detection range of the in-position protection sensor, The in-position protection sensor sends an activation signal to the rotating mechanism.

In the technical solution, when the in-position protection sensor does not detect the moving object, it indicates that the mobile object has been installed in place, or has been completely retracted into the battery tray seat, and the system can start the next action.

The present invention also provides a power changing apparatus including the above battery replacement positioning control system.

In the technical solution, the accurate installation and removal of the battery box can be realized by the above battery replacement positioning control system.

The present invention also provides a battery replacement positioning control method, which is a control method of the above battery replacement positioning control system, and the control method includes the following steps:

The rotating mechanism drives the battery tray holder to rotate into position, and the battery tray protrudes toward the reference object;

The extension speed of the battery tray is slowed when the rotation detecting unit detects the reference object; the rotation detecting unit sends a signal to the rotation mechanism according to the measured angle, the rotation mechanism controls the The battery tray holder rotates until the battery tray faces the reference object;

The tray telescopic mechanism drives the battery tray to continue to extend, and the telescopic detecting unit detects a distance between the battery tray and the reference object;

When the telescopic detecting unit detects that the distance between the battery tray and the reference object reaches a preset value, the telescopic detecting unit sends a signal to the tray telescopic mechanism, and the tray telescopic mechanism controls the battery The tray stops to extend.

In the present technical solution, through the above steps, precise positioning during the extension of the battery tray can be achieved.

The invention provides a battery-changing device for horizontally charging a battery, comprising a battery tray holder, a battery tray, a tray telescopic mechanism, a push-pull tray, a push-pull drive mechanism, and a battery compartment, wherein the battery tray is mounted on the battery tray holder The battery tray holder is provided with an outlet for the battery tray to extend, the tray telescopic mechanism drives the battery tray to expand and contract on the battery tray holder, and the battery tray can protrude to the battery tray holder One end of the outer portion is an extended end; the push tray is disposed on the battery tray, and the push drive mechanism drives the push tray to move on the battery tray, the push tray facing the battery The surface of the protruding end of the tray is a mounting surface, and the mounting surface of the tray is provided with a first connecting mechanism, and the first connecting mechanism acts on the second connecting mechanism on the battery box to realize the pushing box and the The battery box is connected to the side of the automobile or the battery storage rack, and the side of the battery compartment is provided with a mounting opening for the battery box to enter and exit.

Preferably, the power changing device further includes a position adjusting mechanism mounted under the battery tray holder, and the position adjusting mechanism adjusts a position of the battery tray holder.

Preferably, the position adjustment mechanism includes a horizontal adjustment portion and a rotation adjustment portion; the horizontal adjustment portion can drive the battery tray base to tilt, so that the battery tray holder is at an angle to a horizontal plane; the rotation adjustment portion can drive The battery tray holder rotates to adjust a relative angle between the battery tray holder and the battery compartment.

Preferably, the power changing device further includes a positioning measuring unit, the positioning measuring unit measures a relative position between the battery tray holder and the battery compartment, and transmits positioning measurement data to the position adjusting mechanism. The position adjustment mechanism adjusts the position of the battery tray holder according to the positioning measurement data until the battery tray holder faces the mounting port of the battery compartment.

Preferably, the positioning and measuring unit comprises at least one set of positioning measuring components, the positioning measuring component comprises a locator and a reflector, the locator is fixed on the battery tray holder, and the reflector is attached to the The battery compartment has a surface of the mounting opening; when the positioning device is facing the reflector, the battery tray holder faces the mounting opening of the battery compartment.

Preferably, the number of the positioning measurement components is two groups, and the locators of the two sets of the positioning measurement components are respectively located at two sides of the battery tray holder.

Preferably, the power changing device further includes a rotation detecting unit that detects an angle between the battery tray and the battery compartment and transmits angle measurement data to the position adjusting mechanism, the position The adjustment mechanism adjusts the position of the battery tray according to the angle measurement data until the battery tray faces the mounting port of the battery compartment.

Preferably, the rotation detecting unit includes two first proximity switches, and the two first proximity switches are symmetrically disposed on both sides of the protruding end, and the first proximity switch measures itself and the battery compartment The distance between the two first proximity switches and the battery compartment is opposite to the mounting port of the battery compartment.

Preferably, the power changing device further includes a telescopic detecting unit that detects a distance between the battery tray and the battery compartment and transmits distance measurement data to the tray telescopic mechanism, the tray The telescopic mechanism controls the amount of protrusion of the battery tray based on the distance measurement data until the extension of the battery tray is stopped when the distance between the battery tray and the battery compartment reaches a predetermined value.

Preferably, the telescopic detecting unit includes a second proximity switch, the second proximity switch is located on an end surface of the protruding end; when a distance between the second proximity switch and the battery compartment reaches a predetermined value The second proximity switch sends a signal to the tray telescopic mechanism, and the tray telescopic mechanism suspends the extending action of the battery tray.

Preferably, the push box is provided with a third proximity switch, and the third proximity switch detects a distance between the push box and a battery box installed in the battery compartment; when the third The third proximity switch sends a signal to the pusher drive mechanism when the distance between the proximity switch and the battery case reaches a predetermined value, and the pusher drive mechanism suspends the extending action of the pusher cartridge.

Preferably, the battery compartment is provided with a locking slot, and the battery compartment is provided with a locking tongue; when the battery compartment is installed in the battery compartment, the locking tongue can be locked in the locking slot.

Preferably, the mounting surface of the push tray is provided with an unlocking ejector, and the battery box is provided with an unlocking button, the unlocking button is interlocked with the locking tongue; the first connecting mechanism and the When the second connecting mechanism is connected, the unlocking ejector pin presses the unlocking button, and the locking tongue is unlocked from the locking slot.

Preferably, the first connecting mechanism comprises an electromagnet and a power source connected to the electromagnet, the electromagnet has a magnetic force when energized, and the magnetic force disappears when the battery iron is powered off; the second connecting mechanism includes Magnetic magnetic elements or metal elements made of iron, nickel or cobalt.

The present invention provides a battery dismounting method using the above-described horizontally-loaded battery-changing device for disassembling a battery case located in the battery compartment, comprising the steps of:

The tray telescopic mechanism drives the battery tray to extend from the battery tray holder, and the battery tray moves to the battery compartment until the extended end of the battery tray reaches a predetermined position, the battery tray and the battery tray a bottom surface of the battery compartment forms a moving plane for movement of the battery case;

The pusher drive mechanism drives the pusher case to move on the battery tray, and the pusher case moves to the battery compartment until the first connection mechanism of the pusher case and the battery case The second connecting mechanisms are connected to each other;

The pusher drive mechanism drives the pusher case to retract, and the pusher case drives the battery case to be retracted together onto the battery tray;

The tray telescoping mechanism drives the battery tray to retract into the battery tray holder.

Preferably, the power changing device further includes a position adjusting mechanism and a rotation detecting unit, and the position adjusting mechanism is installed below the battery tray seat;

The tray telescopic mechanism drives the battery tray to extend from the battery tray holder, and the battery tray moves to the battery compartment until the extended end of the battery tray reaches a predetermined position, including:

The rotation detecting unit detects an angle between the battery tray and the battery compartment and transmits angle measurement data to the position when the battery tray reaches a position at which the rotation detecting unit can detect the battery compartment An adjustment mechanism that adjusts a position of the battery tray according to the angle measurement data until the battery tray faces a mounting port of the battery compartment.

Preferably, the power changing device further includes a telescopic detecting unit,

The telescopic detecting unit detects a distance between the battery tray and the battery compartment and transmits distance measurement data to the tray telescopic mechanism, and the tray telescopic mechanism controls extension of the battery tray according to the distance measurement data The output is stopped until the distance between the battery tray and the battery compartment reaches a predetermined value.

Preferably, the battery compartment is provided with a locking slot, the battery compartment is provided with a locking tongue, the locking tongue can be locked in the locking slot; and the mounting surface of the push-box housing is provided with an unlocking top a lever, the battery box is provided with an unlocking button, and the unlocking button is interlocked with the locking tongue;

The pusher drive mechanism drives the pusher case to move on the battery tray, and the pusher case moves to the battery compartment until the first connection mechanism of the pusher case and the battery case The second connection mechanisms are connected to each other;

The unlocking ejector pin presses the unlocking button, the unlocking button drives the locking tongue to interlock, and the locking tongue is unlocked from the locking slot; afterwards, the first connecting mechanism of the push-pull box The second connection mechanisms on the battery case are connected to each other.

The present invention also provides a battery mounting method using the above-described horizontally-loaded battery-changing device for mounting the battery case in the battery compartment, comprising the steps of:

The battery box is placed with the battery box to be installed, and the second connection mechanism of the battery box is connected to the first connection mechanism of the push box;

The push-pull drive mechanism drives the push-pull box and the battery box to move on the battery tray, and the push-pull box moves to the battery compartment until the battery box is installed in the battery compartment;

Decoupling relationship between the first connecting mechanism of the push-pull box and the second connecting mechanism on the battery box, the push-pull driving mechanism driving the push-box box to be retracted onto the battery tray;

The tray telescopic mechanism drives the battery tray to extend from the battery tray holder, and the battery tray moves to the battery compartment until the extended end of the battery tray reaches a predetermined position, including

Preferably, the battery compartment is provided with a locking slot, and the battery compartment is provided with a locking tongue;

The pusher drive mechanism drives the pusher tray and the battery case to move on the battery tray, and the pusher cartridge moves to the battery compartment until the battery case is installed in the battery compartment;

After the battery case is installed in the battery compartment, the locking tongue cooperates with the lock slot to lock the battery case in the battery compartment.

Based on the common knowledge in the art, the above various preferred conditions can be arbitrarily combined to obtain preferred embodiments of the present invention.

The positive effects of the present invention are:

The battery replacement positioning control system, the power changing device and the control method, by setting a rotation detecting unit, a telescopic detecting unit and the like, realize precise positioning of the battery tray in the telescopic process, thereby improving the overall accuracy and safety of the system.

DRAWINGS

1 is a schematic structural view of a battery replacement positioning control system according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention.

2 is a schematic structural view of the battery replacement positioning control system shown in FIG. 1.

3 is a schematic view showing the connection of the tray telescopic mechanism of the battery replacement positioning control system shown in FIG. 1.

4 is a schematic view showing the connection of a rotating mechanism of the battery replacement positioning control system shown in FIG. 1.

FIG. 5 is a schematic view showing the connection of the position adjusting mechanism of the battery replacement positioning control system shown in FIG. 1. FIG.

Fig. 6 is a schematic view showing the connection of the pusher drive mechanism of the battery replacement positioning control system shown in Fig. 1.

7 is a schematic structural view of a front detecting unit and a rear limit detecting unit of the battery replacement positioning control system shown in FIG. 1.

FIG. 8 is a schematic structural view of a front detecting unit and a rear limit detecting unit of the battery replacement positioning control system shown in FIG. 1. FIG.

9 is a schematic structural view of a front-position unit and a rear-detecting unit of the battery replacement positioning control system shown in FIG. 1.

FIG. 10 is a schematic structural view of a power-exchange device for a horizontally-mounted battery according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention.

11 is a schematic structural view of a battery compartment and a battery compartment of the power changing device shown in FIG.

FIG. 12 is a schematic structural view of a battery case of the power changing device shown in FIG. 10.

FIG. 13 is a schematic structural view of a battery compartment of the power changing device shown in FIG.

FIG. 14 is a partial schematic structural view of the power changing device shown in FIG. 10.

Fig. 15 is a signal connection diagram of the tray telescopic mechanism of the power changing device shown in Fig. 10.

Fig. 16 is a signal connection diagram of the position adjusting mechanism of the power changing device shown in Fig. 10.

Fig. 17 is a signal connection diagram of the pusher drive mechanism of the power change apparatus shown in Fig. 10.

18 to FIG. 19 are structural diagrams of the front detecting unit and the rear limit detecting unit of the power changing apparatus shown in FIG. 10.

20 is a schematic structural view of a front-position unit and a rear-detecting unit of the power-exchange device shown in FIG. 1.

21 to 25 are schematic views showing the steps of a method for disassembling a battery of the present invention.

26 to 30 are schematic views showing the steps of a battery mounting method of the present invention.

Description of the reference signs:

Example 1

Battery tray holder 1; first rail 11; battery tray 2; projecting end 21; second rail 22; tray telescopic mechanism 3; rotating mechanism 4; rotation detecting unit 5; first proximity switch 51; telescopic detecting unit 6; Two proximity switch 61; position adjusting mechanism 7; position detecting unit 8; laser locator 81; front detecting unit 9; front limit detecting portion 91; front limit detecting block 911; front limit sensor 912;

a front limit detecting portion 92; a front limit detecting block 921; a front limit detecting unit 922; a rear limit detecting unit 10; a rear limit detecting block 101; a rear limit sensor 102; a push disk cartridge 20;

Front in-position unit 40; front-position detection block 401; front-position sensor 402; post-detection unit 50; back-position detection unit 501; back-position detection block 511; back-position sensor 512;

Rear alarm detection block 521; rear alarm sensor 522; third proximity switch 60; in-position protection sensor 70; distance sensor 80

Example 2

Battery tray holder 1; outlet 11; battery tray 2; extended end 21; second guide rail 22; tray telescopic mechanism 3; push tray 4; mounting surface 41; first connecting mechanism 42; unlocking ram 43; Mechanism 5; battery compartment 6; mounting port 61; lock slot 62; battery case 7; second connection mechanism 71; lock tongue 72; unlock button 73; position adjustment mechanism 8; level adjustment portion 81; rotation adjustment portion 82; Unit 9; positioning measuring component 91; locator 911; reflector 912; rotation detecting unit 10;

a first proximity switch 101; a telescopic detection unit 20; a second proximity switch 201; a third proximity switch 30;

Front detection unit 40; front limit detection unit 401; front limit detection block 411; front limit sensor 412; front limit detection unit 402; front limit detection block 421; front limit sensor 422; rear limit detection unit 50; Detection block 501; rear limit sensor 502; front-position unit 60; front-position detection block 601; front-position sensor 602; post-detection unit 70; back-position detection unit 701; back-position detection block 711; back-position sensor 712; a portion 702; a rear alarm detecting block 721; a rear alarm sensor 722; a fourth proximity switch 80; an in-position protection sensor 90

Detailed ways

The invention is further illustrated by the following examples, which are not intended to limit the invention.

Example 1

As shown in FIG. 1 to FIG. 6, the battery replacement positioning control system of the present invention comprises a battery tray holder 1, a battery tray 2, a tray telescopic mechanism 3, a rotating mechanism 4, a rotation detecting unit 5, and a telescopic detecting unit 6, and the battery tray 2 is mounted. In the battery tray holder 1, the battery tray holder 1 has an outlet for the battery tray 2 to extend, the tray telescopic mechanism 3 drives the battery tray 2 to telescope on the battery tray holder 1, and the battery tray 2 can protrude to the outside of the battery tray holder 1. The protruding end 21; the rotating mechanism 4 is located below the battery tray holder 1, the rotating mechanism 4 drives the battery tray holder 1 to rotate; the rotation detecting unit 5, the telescopic detecting unit 6 is disposed on the battery tray 2, and the rotation detecting unit 5 detects the battery tray The angle between the object 2 and the reference object is communicated with the rotating mechanism 4, and the telescopic detecting unit 6 detects the distance between the battery tray 2 and the reference object and communicates with the tray telescopic mechanism 3.

A first guide rail 11 may be disposed in the battery tray holder 1, and the battery tray 2 is mounted on the first rail 11, and the battery tray 2 is moved on the first rail 11. The tray telescopic mechanism 3 may be a structure of a motor or a transmission belt, or may be a structure of a motor, a gear, a rack, or other transmission mechanism, and the tray telescopic mechanism 3 drives the battery tray 2 to move on the first rail 11.

The rotating mechanism 4 can be composed of a motor, a relatively rotating rotating disk, or other transmission mechanism that can effect the rotation of the object.

The angle between the battery tray 2 and the reference object is detected by the rotation detecting unit 5, and fed back to the rotating mechanism 4, and the rotating mechanism 4 adjusts the angles of the battery tray holder 1 and the battery tray 2 according to the rotation detecting unit 5, so that the battery tray 2 is changed. During the electrical process, the position of the power can be positively changed to ensure the accuracy and success rate of the power exchange process.

The distance between the battery tray 2 and the reference object is detected by the telescopic detecting unit 6, and fed back to the tray telescopic mechanism 3, and the tray telescopic mechanism 3 adjusts the length of the battery tray 2 extended from the battery tray holder 1 according to the telescopic detecting unit 6, so that the battery tray 2 In the process of power exchange, it can just reach the position connected with the power-changing position to ensure the accuracy and success rate of the power-changing process.

As shown in FIG. 5, the battery replacement positioning control system further includes a position adjustment mechanism 7, which is coupled to the rotation mechanism 4, and the position adjustment mechanism 7 adjusts the position of the rotation mechanism 4. The position adjusting mechanism 7 adjusts the position of the rotating mechanism 4, and simultaneously adjusts the positions of the battery tray holder 1 and the battery tray 2 located above the rotating mechanism 4. The position adjusting mechanism 7 can adjust the position of the rotating mechanism 4 up and down, or tilt the rotating mechanism 4, and the position adjusting mechanism 7 can be adjusted by various transmission mechanisms such as a motor and a transmission chain.

As shown in FIG. 5, the battery replacement positioning control system further includes a position detecting unit 8 fixed to the battery tray holder 1, and the position detecting unit 8 detects the position of the battery tray holder 1 with respect to the reference object and adjusts the position. Agency 7 communicates. The position detecting unit 8 detects the position of the battery tray holder 1 with respect to the reference object, and feeds back to the position adjusting mechanism 7, and the position adjusting mechanism 7 adjusts the positions of the rotating mechanism 4, the battery tray holder 1, and the battery tray 2, so that the battery tray holder 1 is The position of the reference corresponds.

As shown in FIG. 1 to FIG. 2 and FIG. 8 , the battery replacement positioning control system further includes a push tray 20 and a push drive mechanism 30. The push tray 20 is mounted on the battery tray 2; the push tray 20 is driven by the push drive. The mechanism 30 is moved on the battery tray 2; the push box 20 is provided with a distance sensor 80, and the distance sensor 80 detects the distance between the push box 20 and the reference object and communicates with the push drive mechanism 30.

The push tray 20 can be connected to a moving object (such as a battery box), push the moving object to a reference object (such as a power changing position), or pull the moving object back to the battery tray 2. A second rail 22 is provided on the battery tray 2, and the tray 20 is moved on the second rail 22. The pusher drive mechanism 30 can be a motor or a belt structure, or can be a motor, a gear, a rack structure, or other transmission mechanism. The pusher drive mechanism 30 drives the pusher box 20 to move on the second guide rail 22.

The distance sensor 80 detects the distance between the pusher tray 20 and the reference object, and feeds back to the pusher drive mechanism 30, and the pusher drive mechanism 30 adjusts the position of the pusher tray 20 on the battery tray 2 based on the measurement data of the distance sensor 80. The push-pull box 20 can be connected to the moving object (such as the battery box) during the power-changing process to ensure the accuracy and success rate of the power-changing process.

As shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 8, a specific embodiment of the rotation detecting unit 5 is that the rotation detecting unit 5 includes two first proximity switches 51, and the battery tray 2 can protrude to the outside of the battery tray holder 1 to extend. End 21, two first proximity switches 51 are symmetrically disposed on both sides of the projecting end 21, the first proximity switch 51 measures the distance between itself and the reference object; when the distance between the two first proximity switches 51 and the reference object When they are equal, the first proximity switch 51 transmits a stop rotation signal to the rotation mechanism 4, and the rotation mechanism 4 suspends the rotation of the battery tray holder 1.

When the distance between the two first proximity switches 51 and the reference object is equal, it is indicated that the extended end 21 of the battery tray 2 faces the reference object (ie, the power-changing position), and the power-change operation can be performed.

In addition to the above-described two first proximity switches 51, the above-described rotation detecting unit 5 may employ other measuring devices that measure relative angles, such as an angle measuring instrument, an angle measuring sensor, and the like.

As shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 8 , a specific embodiment of the telescopic detecting unit 6 is: the telescopic detecting unit 6 includes a second proximity switch 61 , and the battery tray 2 can protrude to the outside of the battery tray base 1 as an extended end 21 . The second proximity switch 61 is located on the end surface of the projecting end 21; when the distance between the second proximity switch 61 and the reference object reaches a predetermined value, the second proximity switch 61 sends a stop extension signal to the tray telescopic mechanism 3, the tray The telescopic mechanism 3 suspends the extending operation of the battery tray 2.

When the second proximity switch 61 measures that the distance between the second proximity switch 61 and the reference reaches a predetermined value, it indicates that the extended end 21 of the battery tray 2 has reached the predetermined position, the extended end 21 of the battery tray 2 and the power is changed. The positions are opposite to each other so that the battery case can smoothly move between the battery tray 2 and the power changing position.

The above-described telescopic detecting unit 6 may employ other measuring devices that measure the relative distance in addition to the second proximity switch 61 described above.

As shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 8 , a specific embodiment of the position detecting unit 8 is: the position detecting unit 8 includes at least one laser locator 81, and at least one reflector is disposed on the reference object, and each laser locator 81 corresponds to a reflector; when the laser light emitted by the laser locator 81 can be reflected by the corresponding reflector, the laser locator 81 sends a signal to the position adjustment mechanism 7, and the position adjustment mechanism 7 adjusts the position of the rotation mechanism 4 until the battery tray holder 1 The position of the reference corresponds.

Before the battery tray 2 is extended, the relative position between the battery tray holder 1 and the reference object can be confirmed by the position of the laser light of the laser positioning device 81 reflected by the reflector, and the position of the rotating mechanism 4 can be adjusted by the position adjusting mechanism 7. Until the battery tray holder 1 corresponds to the position of the reference object.

In order to ensure accurate positioning of the battery tray holder 1, the number of the laser aligners 81 can be set to two, and the two laser aligners 81 are respectively located on both sides of the battery tray holder 1.

As shown in FIG. 3, in order to prevent the battery tray 2 from being extended or retracted beyond the defined position, the battery replacement positioning control system is further provided with a front detecting unit 9 and a rear limit detecting unit 10.

The front detecting unit 9 is configured to detect whether the battery tray 2 is retracted beyond the defined position. When the battery tray 2 is retracted beyond the defined position, the front detecting unit 9 sends a signal to the tray stretching mechanism 3, and the tray stretching mechanism 3 confirms whether the battery tray 2 is stopped. Retract the action. If the battery tray 2 does not stop the retracting action, the tray telescopic mechanism 3 will take enforcement measures to stop the battery tray 2 and issue an alarm.

In order to ensure the success rate of the detection of the front detecting unit 9, the front detecting unit 9 includes a front limit detecting portion 91 and a front limit detecting portion 92, and the distance from the detecting position of the front limit detecting portion 91 to the projecting end 21 is greater than the front limit detecting portion. The distance from the detection position of 92 to the extended end 21. The detection positions of the front limit detecting unit 91 and the front limit detecting unit 92 are arranged one behind the other in the telescopic direction of the battery tray 2, and when the battery tray 2 is abnormally operated and retracted beyond the limited position, even if the front limit detecting unit 91 does not detect it, As a result, the battery tray 2 continues to be retracted, and the front limit detecting portion 92 at the subsequent position can also detect that the safety of the entire system is improved.

A specific structure of the front limit detecting unit 91 is as shown in FIGS. 7 to 8. The front limit detecting portion 91 includes a front limit detecting block 911 and a front limit detecting block 912. The front limit detecting block 911 is located on one side of the battery tray 2 facing the battery tray holder 1, and the front limit position sensor 912 is located in the battery tray holder 1 facing the battery. One side of the tray 2; the front limit sensor 912 detects the front limit detecting block 911, and the front limit sensor 912 sends a front limit signal to the tray telescopic mechanism 3, and the tray telescopic mechanism 3 confirms whether or not the battery tray 2 stops the retracting operation. The current limit sensor 912 detects the front limit detection block 911, indicating that the battery tray 2 is retracted beyond the defined position, and the tray telescopic mechanism 3 will confirm whether the battery tray 2 stops the retracting action.

Among them, a specific structure of the front limit detecting portion 92 is as shown in FIGS. 7 to 8. The front limit detecting portion 92 includes a front limit detecting block 921 and a front limit detecting block 921, the front limit detecting block 921 is located on a side of the battery tray 2 facing the battery tray holder 1, and the front limit sensor 922 is located on a side of the battery tray holder 1 facing the battery tray 2; When the front limit sensor 922 detects the front limit detecting block 921, the front limit sensor 922 transmits the front limit signal to the tray telescopic mechanism 3, and the tray telescopic mechanism 3 confirms whether or not the battery tray 2 stops the retracting operation. The current limit sensor 922 detects the front limit detecting block 921, indicating that the battery tray 2 is retracted to the limit position, and the tray telescopic mechanism 3 will confirm whether or not the battery tray 2 is stopped.

The rear limit detecting unit 10 is configured to detect whether the battery tray 2 protrudes beyond a defined position. When the battery tray 2 protrudes beyond the defined position, the rear limit detecting unit 10 sends a signal to the tray telescopic mechanism 3, and the tray telescopic mechanism 3 confirms the battery tray 2. Whether to stop the extension. If the battery tray 2 does not stop extending, the tray telescopic mechanism 3 will take enforcement measures to stop the battery tray 2 and issue an alarm.

A specific structure of the back limit detecting unit 10 is shown in FIGS. 7 to 8. The rear limit detecting unit 10 includes a rear limit detecting block 101 and a rear limit detecting block 102, the rear limit detecting block 101 is located on a side of the battery tray 2 facing the battery tray holder 1, and the rear limit sensor 102 is located on a side of the battery tray holder 1 facing the battery tray 2; The rear limit sensor 102 detects the rear limit detecting block 101, and the rear limit sensor 102 transmits a post limit signal to the tray telescopic mechanism 3, and the tray telescopic mechanism 3 confirms whether or not the battery tray 2 stops the extending operation. When the rear limit sensor 102 detects the rear limit detecting block 101, indicating that the battery tray 2 is extended to reach the limit position, the tray telescopic mechanism 3 will confirm whether or not the battery tray 2 stops the retracting action.

As shown in FIG. 6, in order to prevent the push tray 20 from moving forward or backward beyond the defined position, the battery replacement positioning control system is further provided with a front seating unit 40 and a rear detecting unit 50.

The front seating unit 40 is configured to detect whether the push tray 20 is moved forward beyond the defined position. When the push tray 20 moves forward beyond the defined position, the front loading unit 40 sends a signal to the push drive mechanism 30, and the push drive mechanism 30 Confirm whether the push tray 20 stops moving forward. If the tray 20 does not stop moving forward, the tray drive mechanism 30 will take enforcement measures to stop the tray 20 and issue an alarm.

Among them, a specific structure of the front seating unit 40 is as shown in FIG. The front seating unit 40 includes a front in-position detecting block 401 and a front in-position detecting block 401, the front in-position detecting block 401 is located on a side of the battery tray 2 facing the tray 20, and the front in-position sensor 402 is located on a side of the tray 20 facing the battery tray 2; The in-position sensor 402 detects the front in-position detecting block 401, and the front in-position sensor 402 transmits a front in-position signal to the pusher drive mechanism 30, and the pusher drive mechanism 30 confirms whether or not the pusher cartridge 20 stops moving forward. The current in-position sensor 402 detects the front in-position detection block 401, indicating that the push tray 20 is moved forward beyond the defined position, and the push drive mechanism 30 will confirm whether the push tray 20 stops moving forward.

The rear detecting unit 50 is configured to detect whether the push tray 20 is moved backward beyond the defined position. When the push tray 20 moves backward beyond the defined position, the rear detecting unit 50 sends a signal to the push drive mechanism 30, and the push drive mechanism 30 Confirm whether the push tray 20 stops moving backward. If the tray 20 does not stop moving backward, the tray drive mechanism 30 will take enforcement measures to stop the tray 20 and issue an alarm.

In order to ensure the detection success rate of the post-detection unit 50, the post-detection unit 50 includes a post-in-position detecting unit 501 and a post-alarm detecting unit 502, and the distance from the detection position of the post-in-position detecting unit 501 to the projecting end 21 is smaller than that of the rear alarm detecting unit 502. The distance from the position to the extended end 21 is detected. The detection positions of the rear position detecting unit 501 and the rear alarm detecting unit 502 are sequentially arranged in the direction of the backward movement of the tray 20, and when the tray 20 is abnormally operated and moved backward beyond the limited position, even the rear position detecting unit 501 If it is not detected, the push tray 20 is still retracted, and the rear alarm detecting portion 502 of the subsequent position can also detect that the overall safety of the system is improved.

Among them, a specific structure of the rear position detecting unit 501 is as shown in FIG. The back in-position detecting portion 501 includes a back in-position detecting block 511 and a back in-position detecting block 511, the rear in-position detecting block 511 is located on a side of the battery tray 2 facing the tray 20, and the rear in-position sensor 512 is located on a side of the tray 20 facing the battery tray 2; The rear in-position sensor 512 detects the post-in-position detecting block 511, and the post-in-position sensor 512 transmits a post-in-position signal to the disc drive mechanism 30, and the disc drive mechanism 30 confirms whether or not the pusher cassette 20 stops moving backward. When the rear position sensor 512 detects the rear in-position detecting block 511, indicating that the push tray 20 has moved backward beyond the defined position, the push drive mechanism 30 will confirm whether or not the push tray 20 has stopped moving backward.

A specific structure of the rear alarm detecting unit 502 is shown in FIG. The rear alarm detecting unit 502 includes a rear alarm detecting block 521 and a rear alarm detecting unit 522. The rear alarm detecting block 521 is located on a side of the battery tray 2 facing the push tray 20, and the rear alarm sensor 522 is located on a side of the push tray 20 facing the battery tray 2; The rear alarm sensor 522 detects the rear alarm detecting block 521, and the rear alarm sensor 522 transmits a post alarm signal to the pusher drive mechanism 30, and the pusher drive mechanism 30 confirms whether or not the pusher cartridge 20 stops moving backward. When the rear alarm sensor 522 detects the rear alarm detecting block 521, indicating that the pusher cassette 20 has moved backward to the alarm position, the push drive mechanism 30 will confirm whether the pusher cassette 20 has stopped moving backward.

The front in-position detecting block 401 and the back in-position detecting block 511 may be arranged in a row along the moving direction of the push tray 20 and arranged one behind the other. Thus, the front-position sensor 402 and the rear-position sensor 512 can share one sensor, that is, the sensor simultaneously functions as the front-position sensor 402 and the rear-position sensor 512.

The rear alarm detecting block 521 is formed in a strip shape and extends in the moving direction of the push tray 20. The long post-alarm detection block 521 enables the rear alarm sensor 522 to detect the rear alarm detection block 521 for a longer period of time, increasing the inductive time of the rear alarm sensor 522, increasing the overall safety of the system. .

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 8, the surface of the push tray 20 facing the reference object is further provided with a third proximity switch 60 for detecting a moving object (such as a battery case) connected to the push tray 20. Whether to leave the push tray 20. That is, when the push tray 20 is connected and retracted from the moving object, the third proximity switch 60 measures the distance between the push box 20 and the moving object; when the third proximity switch 60 measures that the moving object is off the push tray 20 Thereafter, the third proximity switch 60 transmits a departure warning signal to the push drive mechanism 30. When the push drive mechanism 30 receives the escape alarm signal, it stops the movement of the push tray 20, alarms, and waits for further processing.

As shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 8, the battery replacement positioning control system further includes an in-position protection sensor 70. The in-position protection sensor 70 is located on the end surface of the outlet of the battery tray holder 1, and no moving object is detected within the detection range of the in-position protection sensor 70. At this time, the in-position protection sensor 70 transmits an activation signal to the rotation mechanism 4. When the in-position protection sensor 70 does not detect the moving object, it indicates that the moving object has been installed in place, or has been completely retracted into the battery tray holder 1, and the system can initiate the next action.

The above control method of the battery replacement positioning control system comprises the following steps:

S1, the rotating mechanism 4 drives the battery tray holder 1 to rotate into position, and the battery tray 2 protrudes toward the reference object;

S2. When the rotation detecting unit 5 detects the reference object, the extension speed of the battery tray 2 is slowed down; the rotation detecting unit 5 sends a signal to the rotating mechanism 4 according to the measured angle, and the rotating mechanism 4 controls the battery tray holder 1 to rotate until The battery tray 2 is facing the reference object;

S3, the tray telescopic mechanism 3 drives the battery tray 2 to continue to extend, and the telescopic detecting unit 6 detects the distance between the battery tray 2 and the reference object;

S4. When the telescopic detecting unit 6 detects that the distance between the battery tray 2 and the reference object reaches a preset value, the telescopic detecting unit 6 sends a signal to the tray telescopic mechanism 3, and the tray telescopic mechanism 3 controls the battery tray 2 to stop extending.

Through the above steps, precise positioning during the extension of the battery tray 2 can be achieved. After the battery tray 2 is extended into position, the push tray 20 is moved forward on the battery tray 2 by the push drive mechanism 30 and passes through The distance sensor 80 detects the distance between the pusher cartridge 20 and the reference object. When the distance between the pusher cartridge 20 and the reference reaches a preset value, the pusher drive mechanism 30 controls the pusher tray 20 to stop extending forward.

Before the battery tray 2 is extended in the direction of the reference object, the position of the battery tray holder 1 relative to the reference object can be detected by the position detecting unit 8, and the rotation mechanism 4, the battery tray holder 1, and the battery tray 2 can be adjusted by the position adjustment mechanism 7. The position of the battery tray holder 1 corresponds to the position of the reference object. The position detecting unit 8 realizes coarse positioning of the battery tray holder 1 and the battery tray 2 as a whole. While the battery tray 2 is extended, the rotation detecting unit 5 and the telescopic detecting unit 6 realize the fine positioning of the battery tray 2.

In the process in which the battery tray 2 protrudes toward the reference object, if the battery tray 2 protrudes beyond the defined position, the rear limit detecting unit 10 can detect and send a signal to the tray telescopic mechanism 3, and the tray telescopic mechanism 3 will take enforcement measures. The battery tray 2 is stopped and an alarm is issued.

During the forward movement of the push tray 20 on the battery tray 2, if the push tray 20 moves forward beyond the defined position, the front loading unit 40 can detect and send a signal to the push drive mechanism 30, the push drive mechanism 30 will take enforcement measures to stop the push box 20 and issue an alarm.

When the battery tray 2 protrudes into the position of the reference object, the push tray 20 moves forward in position on the battery tray 2. After the predetermined action is completed, the push tray 20 needs to be moved backwards into position, and the battery tray 2 is retracted to the battery tray holder. 1 inside.

In the process of moving the push tray 20 backward, if the push tray 20 moves backward beyond the defined position, the rear detecting unit 50 can detect and send a signal to the push drive mechanism 30, and the push drive mechanism 30 will take enforcement measures. The tray 20 is stopped and an alarm is issued.

In the process of retracting the battery tray 2 into the battery tray holder 1, if the battery tray 2 is retracted beyond the defined position, the front detecting unit 9 can detect and send a signal to the tray telescopic mechanism 3, and the tray telescopic mechanism 3 will take enforcement measures. The battery tray 2 is stopped and an alarm is issued.

When the battery replacement positioning control system and the control method are applied to the power changing device, the reference object is the battery installation bin, and the moving object is the battery box. Through the above battery replacement positioning control system, the accurate installation and removal of the battery box can be realized.

Example 2

10 to 17 show an embodiment of a power changing device for a horizontally mounted battery of the present invention. The horizontally-replaceable battery-replacement device includes a battery tray holder 1, a battery tray 2, a tray telescopic mechanism 3, a push-pull tray 4, a push-pull drive mechanism 5, and a battery compartment 6, and the battery tray 2 is mounted on the battery tray holder 1, The battery tray holder 1 is provided with an outlet 11 for the battery tray 2 to extend. The tray telescopic mechanism 3 drives the battery tray 2 to expand and contract on the battery tray holder 1. The battery tray 2 can protrude to the outside of the battery tray holder 1 as an extended end 21 The push tray 4 is disposed on the battery tray 2, and the push drive mechanism 5 drives the push tray 4 to move on the battery tray 2. The surface of the push tray 4 facing the extended end 21 of the battery tray 2 is a mounting surface 41, which is pushed A first connecting mechanism 42 is disposed on the mounting surface 41 of the disk cartridge 2, and the second connecting mechanism 71 of the first connecting mechanism 42 acting on the battery case 7 realizes the connection between the push box 4 and the battery case 7; the battery compartment 6 is mounted on On the side of the car or battery storage rack, the side of the battery compartment 6 is provided with a mounting opening 61 for the battery box 7 to enter and exit.

A first guide rail (not shown) may be disposed in the battery tray holder 1 , the battery tray 2 is mounted on the first rail, and the battery tray 2 is moved on the first rail. The tray telescopic mechanism 3 may be a structure of a motor or a transmission belt, or may be a structure of a motor, a gear, a rack, or other transmission mechanism, and the tray telescopic mechanism 3 drives the battery tray 2 to move on the first rail.

A second guide rail 22 may be disposed in the battery tray 2, and the pusher tray 4 is mounted on the second guide rail 22, and the pusher tray 4 is moved on the second guide rail 22. The pusher drive mechanism 5 may be a structure of a motor or a drive belt, or may be a structure of a motor, a gear, a rack, or other transmission mechanism, and the pusher drive mechanism 5 drives the pusher case 4 to move on the second guide rail 22.

A first connecting mechanism 42 is disposed on the mounting surface 41 of the tray 4, and a second connecting mechanism 71 is disposed on the battery case 7. When the pusher tray 4 and the battery case 7 are close to each other, the first link mechanism 42 can be connected to the second link mechanism 71 so that the pusher case 4 can be moved together with the battery case 7. After the battery case 7 is mounted in the battery compartment 6, the first connecting mechanism 42 can also be disengaged from the second connecting mechanism 71 to retract the pusher box 4 separately.

One specific structure of the first connecting mechanism 42 and the second connecting mechanism 71 is as follows. The first connecting mechanism 42 includes an electromagnet and a power source connected to the electromagnet. When the electromagnet is energized, it has a magnetic force. When the battery is powered off, the magnetic force disappears. The second connecting mechanism 71 includes a magnetic element having magnetic properties or is made of iron, nickel or cobalt. Metal components. When it is necessary to connect the first connecting mechanism 42 and the second connecting mechanism 71, the power is turned on to energize the electromagnet, and the electromagnet has a magnetic force, and the first connecting mechanism 42 can be attracted to the second connecting mechanism 71. When it is necessary to disengage the first connecting mechanism 42 and the second connecting mechanism 71, the power is turned off, the electromagnet is deenergized, the magnetic force on the electromagnet disappears, and the first connecting mechanism 42 can be disengaged from the second connecting mechanism 71.

The above-mentioned horizontally-loaded battery-changing device can realize the horizontal loading of the battery case 7, and is particularly suitable for the car with the battery compartment 6 mounted on the side, and also for the battery storage rack of the battery compartment 6 on the side.

When the battery box 7 is disassembled, the battery tray 2 is first extended; after the battery tray 2 is extended into position, the push tray 4 is extended forward, so that the push tray 4 is close to the battery box 7 in the battery compartment 6. The first connecting mechanism 42 of the tray 4 is connected to the second connecting mechanism 71 of the battery box 7; after that, the tray 4 drives the battery box 7 connected to the tray 4 to move backward, and the battery box 7 is moved. Drag onto the battery tray 2; after the tray 4 is retracted, the battery tray 2 is retracted into the battery tray holder 1.

When the battery case 7 is mounted, the battery case 7 to be mounted is placed on the battery tray 2, and the second connection mechanism 71 of the battery case 7 is connected to the first connection mechanism 42 of the pusher case 4. First, the battery tray 2 is extended; after the battery tray 2 is extended into position, the push tray 4 and the battery case 7 connected to the push tray 4 are extended forward together until the battery case 7 is mounted into the battery compartment 6. After that, the first connecting mechanism 42 of the push tray 4 is disengaged from the second connecting mechanism 71 of the battery case 7, and the push tray 4 is moved backward; after the push tray 4 is retracted, the battery tray 2 is retracted to Inside the battery tray holder 1.

As shown in FIG. 12 to FIG. 13, the battery compartment 6 is provided with a locking slot 62, and the battery compartment 7 is provided with a locking tongue 72. When the battery compartment 7 is installed in the battery compartment 6, the locking tongue 72 can be locked in the locking slot 62. . The cooperation of the locking tongue 72 and the locking groove 62 causes the battery box 7 to be in a locked state in the battery compartment 6, preventing the battery box 7 from being detached from the battery compartment 6, especially when the battery compartment 6 is in a moving state, the battery compartment 7 is It is necessary to lock the battery compartment 6.

In order to connect the second connecting mechanism 71 of the battery case 7 with the first connecting mechanism 42 of the pusher case 4, the pusher case 4 can smoothly pull out the battery case 7. The mounting surface 41 of the push tray 4 is provided with an unlocking ejector 43. The battery box 7 is provided with an unlocking button 73. The unlocking button 73 is interlocked with the locking tongue 72. When the first connecting mechanism 42 is connected with the second connecting mechanism 71, The unlocking ejector 43 presses the unlocking button 73, and the locking tongue 72 is unlocked from the locking groove 62. When the first connecting mechanism 42 is connected to the second connecting mechanism 71 by providing the unlocking ejector lever 43 and the unlocking button 73, the unlocking ejector 43 is pressed against the unlocking button 73 to unlock the locking tongue 72 from the locking slot 62, so that the battery is The case 7 is unlocked from the battery compartment 6, and the pusher case 4 can smoothly pull out the battery case 7.

As shown in FIG. 16, the power changing apparatus further includes a position adjusting mechanism 8 which is mounted below the battery tray holder 1, and the position adjusting mechanism 8 adjusts the position of the battery tray holder 1. The position adjustment mechanism 8 includes a horizontal adjustment portion 81 and a rotation adjustment portion 82. The horizontal adjustment portion 81 can drive the battery tray holder 1 to tilt, so that the battery tray holder 1 is at an angle to the horizontal plane. The rotation adjustment portion 82 can drive the battery tray holder 1 to rotate and adjust. The relative angle between the battery tray holder 1 and the battery compartment 6.

The level adjusting portion 81 can adjust the position of the battery tray holder 1 up and down, or tilt the battery tray holder 1, and the position adjustment of the level adjusting portion 81 can be realized by various transmission mechanisms such as a motor and a transmission chain. The rotation adjusting portion 82 can adjust the relative angle between the battery tray holder 1 and the battery compartment 6, and the rotation adjusting portion 82 is composed of a motor, a relatively rotating rotating disk, or other transmission mechanism that can realize the rotation of the object.

The power changing device further includes a positioning measuring unit 9 that measures the relative position between the battery tray holder 1 and the battery compartment 6 and transmits the positioning measurement data to the position adjusting mechanism 8 (ie, the level adjusting portion 81), the position adjusting mechanism 8 Adjust the position of the battery tray holder 1 based on the positioning measurement data until the battery tray holder 1 faces the mounting opening 61 of the battery compartment 6. The positioning measuring unit 9 detects the position of the battery tray holder 1 with respect to the battery compartment 6, and feeds back to the position adjusting mechanism 8 (i.e., the level adjusting portion 81). The position adjusting mechanism 8 adjusts the position of the battery tray holder 1 so that the battery tray holder 1 is The position of the mounting opening 61 of the battery compartment 6 corresponds.

As shown in Figure 16, the positioning measurement unit 9 includes at least one set of positioning measurement assemblies 91. As shown in FIG. 10 to FIG. 11 and FIG. 13 to FIG. 14 , the positioning measuring component 91 includes a locator 911 and a reflector 912. The locator 911 is fixed on the battery tray base 1 and the reflector 912 is attached to the battery compartment 6 for installation. The surface of the port 61; when the aligner 911 is facing the reflector 912, the battery tray holder 1 faces the mounting port 61 of the battery compartment 6. Before the battery tray 2 is extended, the relative position between the battery tray holder 1 and the battery compartment 6 can be confirmed by the position of the laser light of the aligner 911 reflected by the reflector 912, and then passed through the position adjustment mechanism 8 (ie, the horizontal adjustment section). 81) Adjust the position of the battery tray holder 1 until the battery tray holder 1 corresponds to the position of the battery compartment 6.

In order to ensure accurate positioning of the battery tray holder 1, the number of the positioning measuring components 91 is two groups, and the locators 911 of the two sets of positioning measuring components 91 are respectively located on both sides of the battery tray holder 1.

As shown in FIG. 16, the power changing apparatus further includes a rotation detecting unit 10 that detects an angle between the battery tray 2 and the battery compartment 6 and transmits the angle measurement data to the position adjusting mechanism 8 (ie, the rotation adjusting portion 82). The position adjusting mechanism 8 adjusts the position of the battery tray 2 based on the angle measurement data until the battery tray 2 faces the mounting opening 61 of the battery compartment 6. The angle between the battery tray 2 and the mounting opening 61 of the battery compartment 6 is detected by the rotation detecting unit 10, and fed back to the position adjusting mechanism 8 (i.e., the rotation adjusting portion 82), and the position adjusting mechanism 8 adjusts the battery tray holder according to the rotation detecting unit 10. 1. The angle of the battery tray 2 enables the battery tray 2 to face the mounting port 61 of the battery compartment 6 during the power exchange process, thereby ensuring the accuracy and success rate of the power exchange process.

As shown in FIG. 14 , a specific embodiment of the rotation detecting unit 10 is: the rotation detecting unit 10 includes two first proximity switches 101 , and two first proximity switches 101 are symmetrically disposed on two sides of the protruding end 21 , first The proximity switch 101 measures the distance between itself and the battery compartment 6; when the distance between the two first proximity switches 101 and the battery compartment 6 is equal, the battery tray 2 faces the mounting opening 61 of the battery compartment 6. When the distance between the two first proximity switches 101 and the mounting opening 61 of the battery compartment 6 is equal, it is explained that the protruding end 21 of the battery tray 2 faces the mounting opening 61 of the battery compartment 6, and the power can be switched.

In addition to the above two first proximity switches 101, the above-described rotation detecting unit 10 may employ other measuring devices that measure relative angles, such as an angle measuring instrument, an angle measuring sensor, and the like.

As shown in FIG. 15, the power changing apparatus further includes a telescopic detecting unit 20 that detects the distance between the battery tray 2 and the battery compartment 6 and transmits the distance measurement data to the tray telescopic mechanism 3, and the tray telescopic mechanism 3 according to the distance The measurement data controls the amount of protrusion of the battery tray 2 until the extension of the battery tray 2 is stopped when the distance between the battery tray 2 and the battery compartment 6 reaches a predetermined value. The distance between the battery tray 2 and the battery compartment 6 is detected by the telescopic detecting unit 20 and fed back to the tray telescopic mechanism 3, and the tray telescopic mechanism 3 adjusts the length of the battery tray 2 extending from the battery tray holder 1 according to the telescopic detecting unit 20, so that the battery The tray 2 can just reach the position where it is connected to the battery compartment 6 during the power exchange process, ensuring the accuracy and success rate of the power exchange process.

As shown in FIG. 14, a specific implementation manner of the telescopic detecting unit 20 is: the telescopic detecting unit 20 includes a second proximity switch 201, and the second proximity switch 201 is located on the end surface of the protruding end 21; when the second proximity switch 201 is When the distance between the battery compartments 6 reaches a predetermined value, the second proximity switch 201 sends a signal to the tray telescopic mechanism 3, and the tray telescopic mechanism 3 suspends the extension operation of the battery tray 2.

When the second proximity switch 201 measures that the distance between the second proximity switch 201 and the battery compartment 6 reaches a predetermined value, it indicates that the extended end 21 of the battery tray 2 has reached the predetermined position, and the extended end 21 of the battery tray 2 and the battery The cartridges 6 are opposed to each other so that the battery case 7 can smoothly move between the battery tray 2 and the battery compartment 6.

The above-described telescopic detecting unit 20 may employ other measuring devices that measure the relative distance in addition to the second proximity switch 201 described above.

As shown in FIG. 17, the push box 4 is provided with a third proximity switch 30, and the third proximity switch 30 detects the distance between the pusher box 4 and the battery case 7 installed in the battery compartment 6; when the third proximity switch When the distance between the battery compartment 7 and the battery case 7 reaches a predetermined value, the third proximity switch 30 sends a signal to the pusher drive mechanism 5, and the pusher drive mechanism 5 suspends the extension operation of the pusher tray 4.

The third proximity switch 30 is located in the push-pull box 4, and the third proximity switch 30 detects the distance between the push-pull box 4 and the battery compartment 6, and feeds back to the push-pull drive mechanism 5, which is driven according to the third approach. The measurement data of the switch 30 adjusts the position of the push tray 4 on the battery tray 2, so that the push box 4 can be connected to the battery box 7 during the power exchange process, ensuring the accuracy and success rate of the power exchange process.

As shown in FIG. 15, in order to prevent the battery tray 2 from being extended or retracted beyond the defined position, the battery replacement positioning control system is further provided with a front detecting unit 40 and a rear limit detecting unit 50.

The front detecting unit 40 is configured to detect whether the battery tray 2 is retracted beyond the defined position. When the battery tray 2 is retracted beyond the defined position, the front detecting unit 40 sends a signal to the tray stretching mechanism 3, and the tray stretching mechanism 3 confirms whether the battery tray 2 is stopped. Retract the action. If the battery tray 2 does not stop the retracting action, the tray telescopic mechanism 3 will take enforcement measures to stop the battery tray 2 and issue an alarm.

In order to ensure the success rate of the detection by the front detecting unit 40, the front detecting unit 40 includes a front limit detecting unit 401 and a front limit detecting unit 402. The distance from the detected position of the front limit detecting unit 401 to the extended end 21 is greater than the front limit detecting unit. The distance from the detection position of 402 to the extended end 21 is. The detection positions of the front limit detecting unit 401 and the front limit detecting unit 402 are arranged one behind the other in the direction of expansion and contraction of the battery tray 2. When the battery tray 2 operates abnormally and retracts beyond the limited position, even if the front limit detecting unit 401 does not detect it, As a result, the battery tray 2 continues to be retracted, and the front limit detecting portion 402 at the subsequent position can also detect that the safety of the entire system is improved.

Among them, a specific structure of the front limit detecting unit 401 is as shown in FIGS. 18 to 19. The front limit detecting unit 401 includes a front limit detecting block 411 and a front limit detecting block 412. The front limit detecting block 411 is located on one side of the battery tray 2 facing the battery tray holder 1, and the front limit position sensor 412 is located in the battery tray holder 1 facing the battery. One side of the tray 2; the front limit sensor 412 detects the front limit detecting block 411, and the front limit sensor 412 sends a front limit signal to the tray telescopic mechanism 3, and the tray telescopic mechanism 3 confirms whether or not the battery tray 2 stops the retracting operation. The current limit sensor 412 detects the front limit detection block 411, indicating that the battery tray 2 is retracted beyond the defined position, and the tray telescopic mechanism 3 will confirm whether the battery tray 2 stops the retracting action.

Among them, a specific structure of the front limit detecting unit 402 is as shown in FIGS. 18 to 19. The front limit detecting portion 402 includes a front limit detecting block 421 and a front limit detecting block 421, the front limit detecting block 421 is located on a side of the battery tray 2 facing the battery tray holder 1, and the front limit sensor 422 is located on a side of the battery tray holder 1 facing the battery tray 2; When the front limit sensor 422 detects the front limit detecting block 421, the front limit sensor 422 transmits the front limit signal to the tray telescopic mechanism 3, and the tray telescopic mechanism 3 confirms whether or not the battery tray 2 stops the retracting operation. The current limit sensor 422 detects the front limit detecting block 421, indicating that the battery tray 2 is retracted to the limit position, and the tray telescopic mechanism 3 will confirm whether or not the battery tray 2 is stopped.

The rear limit detecting unit 50 is configured to detect whether the battery tray 2 protrudes beyond a defined position. When the battery tray 2 protrudes beyond the defined position, the rear limit detecting unit 50 sends a signal to the tray telescopic mechanism 3, and the tray telescopic mechanism 3 confirms the battery tray 2. Whether to stop the extension.

Among them, a specific structure of the rear limit detecting unit 50 is as shown in FIGS. 18 to 19. The rear limit detecting unit 50 includes a rear limit detecting block 501 and a rear limit detecting block 502, the rear limit detecting block 501 is located on a side of the battery tray 2 facing the battery tray holder 1, and the rear limit sensor 502 is located on a side of the battery tray holder 1 facing the battery tray 2; The rear limit sensor 502 detects the rear limit detecting block 501, and the rear limit sensor 502 transmits the post limit signal to the tray telescopic mechanism 3, and the tray telescopic mechanism 3 confirms whether or not the battery tray 2 stops the extending operation. When the rear limit sensor 502 detects the rear limit detecting block 501, indicating that the battery tray 2 is extended to reach the limit position, the tray telescopic mechanism 3 will confirm whether or not the battery tray 2 stops the retracting action.

As shown in FIG. 17, in order to prevent the push tray 4 from moving forward or backward beyond the defined position, the battery replacement positioning control system is further provided with a front seating unit 60 and a rear detecting unit 70.

The front seating unit 60 is configured to detect whether the push tray 4 is moved forward beyond the defined position. When the push tray 4 moves forward beyond the defined position, the front loading unit 60 sends a signal to the push drive mechanism 5, and the push drive mechanism 5 Check if the pusher box 4 stops moving forward. If the push tray 4 does not stop moving forward, the push drive mechanism 5 will take enforcement measures to stop the push tray 4 and issue an alarm.

A specific structure of the front seating unit 60 is shown in FIG. 20 . The front seating unit 60 includes a front in-position detecting block 601 and a front in-position detecting block 601, the front in-position detecting block 601 is located on a side of the battery tray 2 facing the tray 4, and the front in-position sensor 602 is located on a side of the tray 4 facing the battery tray 2; The in-position sensor 602 detects the front in-position detecting block 601, and the front in-position sensor 602 transmits a pre-in-position signal to the disc drive mechanism 5, and the disc drive mechanism 5 confirms whether or not the push tray 4 stops moving forward. The current in-position sensor 602 detects the front in-position detection block 601, indicating that the push tray 4 has moved forward beyond the defined position, and the push drive mechanism 5 will confirm whether the push tray 4 stops moving forward.

The rear detecting unit 70 is configured to detect whether the push tray 4 is moved backward beyond the defined position. When the push tray 4 moves backward beyond the defined position, the rear detecting unit 70 sends a signal to the push drive mechanism 5, and the push drive mechanism 5 Check if the pusher tray 4 stops moving backward. If the tray 4 does not stop moving backward, the tray drive mechanism 5 will take enforcement measures to stop the tray 4 and issue an alarm.

In order to ensure the detection success rate of the post-detection unit 70, the post-detection unit 70 includes a post-in-position detecting section 701 and a post-alarm detecting section 702. The distance from the detected position of the post-in-position detecting section 701 to the projecting end 21 is smaller than that of the post-alarm detecting section 702. The distance from the position to the extended end 21 is detected. The detection positions of the rear position detecting unit 701 and the rear alarm detecting unit 702 are sequentially arranged in the direction of the backward movement of the tray 4, and when the tray 4 is abnormally operated and moved backward beyond the limited position, even the rear position detecting unit 701 If it is not detected, the push tray 4 is still retracted, and the rear alarm detecting unit 702 at the subsequent position can also detect that the overall security of the system is improved.

A specific structure of the back position detecting unit 701 is as shown in FIG. 20. The back in-position detecting portion 701 includes a back in-position detecting block 711 and a back in-position detecting block 712, the rear in-position detecting block 711 is located on a side of the battery tray 2 facing the tray 4, and the rear in-position sensor 712 is located on a side of the tray 4 facing the battery tray 2; The rear in-position sensor 712 detects the post-in-position detecting block 711, and the post-in-position sensor 712 transmits a post-in-position signal to the disc drive mechanism 5, and the disc drive mechanism 5 confirms whether or not the pusher cassette 4 stops moving backward. When the rear position sensor 712 detects the rear in-position detecting block 711, indicating that the push tray 4 has moved backward beyond the limited position, the pusher drive mechanism 5 confirms whether or not the push tray 4 has stopped moving backward.

A specific structure of the rear alarm detecting unit 702 is shown in FIG. The rear alarm detecting portion 702 includes a rear alarm detecting block 721 and a rear alarm sensor 722. The rear alarm detecting block 721 is located on a side of the battery tray 2 facing the push tray 4, and the rear alarm sensor 722 is located on a side of the push tray 4 facing the battery tray 2; The rear alarm sensor 722 detects the rear alarm detecting block 721, and the rear alarm sensor 722 transmits a post alarm signal to the pusher drive mechanism 5, and the pusher drive mechanism 5 confirms whether or not the pusher cartridge 4 stops moving backward. When the rear alarm sensor 722 detects the rear alarm detecting block 721, indicating that the push tray 4 has moved backward to the alarm position, the push drive mechanism 5 will confirm whether or not the push tray 4 has stopped moving backward.

The front in-position detecting block 601 and the back in-position detecting block 711 may be arranged in a row along the moving direction of the tray 4 and arranged one behind the other. Thus, the front-position sensor 602 and the rear-position sensor 712 can share one sensor, that is, the sensor simultaneously functions as the front-position sensor 602 and the rear-position sensor 712.

The above-described rear alarm detecting block 721 is elongated in a strip shape and extends in the moving direction of the push tray 4. The long post-alarm detection block 721 enables the rear alarm sensor 722 to detect the rear alarm detection block 721 for a longer period of time, increasing the inductive time of the rear alarm sensor 722, increasing the overall safety of the system. .

As shown in FIG. 14 and FIG. 19, the mounting surface 41 of the tray 4 is further provided with a fourth proximity switch 80. When the tray 4 is connected to the battery case 7 and retracted, the fourth proximity switch 80 measures the push. The distance between the disc cartridge 4 and the battery case 7; when the fourth proximity switch 80 measures that the battery case 7 has detached from the push tray 4, the fourth proximity switch 80 sends a disengagement warning signal to the pusher drive mechanism 5. That is, when the push tray 4 is connected to the battery case 7 and retracted, the fourth proximity switch 80 measures the distance between the push box 4 and the battery case 7; when the fourth proximity switch 80 measures that the battery case 7 is pushed away After the disc cartridge 4, the fourth proximity switch 80 sends a disengagement alarm signal to the pusher drive mechanism 5. After receiving the escape alarm signal, the push drive mechanism 5 stops the movement of the push tray 4, alarms, and waits for further processing.

As shown in FIG. 14 and FIG. 19, the power changing device further includes an in-position protection sensor 90. When the battery box 7 is not detected within the detection range of the in-position protection sensor 90, the in-position protection sensor 90 sends an activation signal to the position adjustment mechanism 8. When the in-position protection sensor 90 does not detect the battery case 7, it indicates that the battery case 7 is already in place, or has been fully retracted into the battery tray holder 1, and the system can initiate the next action.

The battery dismounting method using the above-described horizontally-loaded battery-changing device is as shown in FIGS. 21 to 25, and the battery dismounting method is for disassembling the battery case 7 located in the battery compartment 6, and initializing the battery-changing device for horizontally loading the battery. The status is shown in Figure 21. The battery removal method includes the following steps:

S1, the tray telescopic mechanism 3 drives the battery tray 2 to extend from the battery tray holder 1, and the battery tray 2 moves to the battery compartment 6 until the extended end 21 of the battery tray 2 reaches a predetermined position, and the battery tray 2 and the bottom surface of the battery compartment 6 are formed. a moving plane for moving the battery case 7, as shown in FIG. 13;

S2, the pusher drive mechanism 5 drives the pusher tray 4 to move on the battery tray 2, and the pusher tray 4 moves to the battery compartment 6 until the first connection mechanism 42 of the pusher tray 4 and the second connection mechanism on the battery case 7 71 are connected to each other as shown in FIG. 23;

S3, the push-pull drive mechanism 5 drives the push-pull box 4 to retract, and the push-pull tray 4 drives the battery box 7 together to retract onto the battery tray 2, as shown in FIG.

S4. The tray telescopic mechanism 3 drives the battery tray 2 to be retracted into the battery tray holder 1, as shown in FIG.

Through the above method, the disassembly of the battery case 7 can be completed, and the horizontal disassembly of the battery case 7 can be realized, and is particularly suitable for the car in which the battery compartment 6 is mounted on the side, and also applies to the battery storage rack in which the battery compartment 6 is located on the side.

In step S1, when the battery tray 2 reaches the position where the rotation detecting unit 10 can detect the battery compartment 6, the rotation detecting unit 10 detects the angle between the battery tray 2 and the battery compartment 6, and transmits the angle measurement data to the position adjusting mechanism. 8. The position adjustment mechanism 8 adjusts the position of the battery tray 2 based on the angle measurement data until the battery tray 2 faces the mounting port 61 of the battery compartment 6. When the battery tray 2 faces the mounting opening 61 of the battery compartment 6, the battery tray 2 continues to extend until the telescopic detecting unit 20 detects the distance between the battery tray 2 and the battery compartment 6, and transmits the distance measurement data to the tray telescopic mechanism 3. The tray telescopic mechanism 3 controls the amount of extension of the battery tray 2 based on the distance measurement data until the extension of the battery tray 2 is stopped when the distance between the battery tray 2 and the battery compartment 6 reaches a predetermined value.

The above is the fine positioning during the extension of the battery tray 2, and after the battery tray 2 is extended into position, it can form a moving plane with the battery compartment 6 for the movement of the battery case 7. Prior to the extension of the battery tray 2, the position of the battery tray 2 can also be initially positioned. Specifically, the position of the battery tray holder 1 with respect to the battery compartment 6 is detected by the positioning measuring unit 9, and the position of the battery tray holder 1 is adjusted by the position adjusting mechanism 8, so that the position of the battery tray holder 1 and the battery compartment 6 are initially matched.

In order to connect the second connecting mechanism 71 of the battery case 7 with the first connecting mechanism 42 of the pusher case 4, the pusher case 4 can smoothly pull out the battery case 7. The unlocking ejector 43 presses the unlocking button 73, and the unlocking button 73 drives the locking tongue 72 to interlock. After the locking tongue 72 is unlocked from the locking groove 62, the first connecting mechanism 42 of the disk cartridge 4 and the second connection on the battery case 7 are connected. The mechanisms 71 are connected to each other.

A battery mounting method using the above-described horizontally-loaded battery-changing device is as shown in FIGS. 26 to 30. The battery mounting method is for mounting the battery case 7 in the battery compartment 6, and the battery mounting method includes the following steps:

S10, the battery tray 2 is placed with a battery box 7 to be installed, and the second connecting mechanism 71 of the battery box 7 is connected with the first connecting mechanism 42 of the pusher box 4, as shown in FIG.

S20, the tray telescopic mechanism 3 drives the battery tray 2 to protrude from the battery tray holder 1, and the battery tray 2 moves to the battery compartment 6 until the extended end 21 of the battery tray 2 reaches a predetermined position, and the battery tray 2 and the bottom surface of the battery compartment 6 are formed. a moving plane for moving the battery case 7, as shown in FIG.

S30, the push drive mechanism 5 drives the push tray 4, the battery box 7 moves on the battery tray 2, and the push tray 4 moves to the battery compartment 6, until the battery case 7 is installed in the battery compartment 6, as shown in FIG.

S40, the first connection mechanism 42 of the tray 4 is disconnected from the second connection mechanism 71 on the battery case 7, and the push drive mechanism 5 drives the tray 4 to be retracted onto the battery tray 2, as shown in FIG. Shown

S50. The tray telescopic mechanism 3 drives the battery tray 2 to be retracted into the battery tray holder 1, as shown in FIG.

In step S10, when the battery tray 2 reaches the position where the rotation detecting unit 10 can detect the battery compartment 6, the rotation detecting unit 10 detects the angle between the battery tray 2 and the battery compartment 6, and transmits the angle measurement data to the position adjusting mechanism. 8. The position adjustment mechanism 8 adjusts the position of the battery tray 2 based on the angle measurement data until the battery tray 2 faces the mounting port 61 of the battery compartment 6. When the battery tray 2 faces the mounting opening 61 of the battery compartment 6, the battery tray 2 continues to extend until the telescopic detecting unit 20 detects the distance between the battery tray 2 and the battery compartment 6, and transmits the distance measurement data to the tray telescopic mechanism 3. The tray telescopic mechanism 3 controls the amount of extension of the battery tray 2 based on the distance measurement data until the extension of the battery tray 2 is stopped when the distance between the battery tray 2 and the battery compartment 6 reaches a predetermined value.

In step S30, when the battery case 7 is mounted in the battery compartment 6, the lock tongue 72 cooperates with the lock groove 62 to lock the battery case 7 in the battery compartment 6. The cooperation of the locking tongue 72 and the locking groove 62 causes the battery box 7 to be in a locked state in the battery compartment 6, preventing the battery box 7 from being detached from the battery compartment 6, especially when the battery compartment 6 is in a moving state, the battery compartment 7 is It is necessary to lock the battery compartment 6.

While the invention has been described with respect to the preferred embodiments of the embodiments of the embodiments of the invention modify. Accordingly, the scope of the invention is defined by the appended claims.

Claims

A battery replacement positioning control system, comprising:

a battery tray holder, a battery tray, a tray telescopic mechanism, the battery tray being mounted in the battery tray holder, the battery tray holder having an outlet for the battery tray to extend, the tray telescopic mechanism driving the battery tray Stretching and contracting on the battery tray holder, the end of the battery tray that can protrude to the outside of the battery tray holder is an extended end;

a rotating mechanism, the rotating mechanism is located below the battery tray holder, and the rotating mechanism drives the battery tray holder to rotate;

a rotation detecting unit and a telescopic detecting unit, wherein the rotation detecting unit and the telescopic detecting unit are disposed on the battery tray, and the rotation detecting unit detects an angle between the battery tray and a reference object and communicates with the rotating mechanism, The telescopic detecting unit detects a distance between the battery tray and the reference object and communicates with the tray telescopic mechanism.
The battery replacement positioning control system according to claim 1, wherein the rotation detecting unit comprises two first proximity switches, and the two first proximity switches are symmetrically disposed on both sides of the protruding end, The first proximity switch measures a distance between itself and the reference object; when the distance between the two first proximity switches and the reference object is equal, the first proximity switch sends a stop rotation signal to the a rotating mechanism that suspends rotation of the battery tray holder;

And/or: the telescopic detecting unit includes a second proximity switch, the second proximity switch is located on an end surface of the protruding end; when a distance between the second proximity switch and the reference reaches a predetermined value And the second proximity switch sends a stop extension signal to the tray telescopic mechanism, and the tray telescopic mechanism suspends the extension operation of the battery tray.
A battery replacement positioning control system according to claim 1, wherein said battery replacement positioning control system further comprises a position adjustment mechanism, said position adjustment mechanism being coupled to said rotation mechanism, said position adjustment mechanism adjusting said The position of the rotating mechanism;

Preferably, the battery replacement positioning control system further includes a position detecting unit fixed to the battery tray holder, the position detecting unit detecting a position of the battery tray holder relative to the reference object and Communicating with the position adjustment mechanism;

Preferably, the position detecting unit comprises at least one laser locator, and the reference object is provided with at least one reflector, each of the laser locators corresponding to one of the reflectors; when the laser of the laser locator emits When reflected by the corresponding reflector, the laser locator sends a position signal to the position adjustment mechanism, the position adjustment mechanism adjusts the position of the rotation mechanism until the position of the battery tray holder and the reference object Corresponding;

Preferably, the number of the laser locators is two, and the two laser locators are respectively located at two sides of the battery tray holder.
The battery replacement positioning control system according to claim 1, wherein said battery replacement positioning control system further comprises a front detecting unit, wherein said front detecting unit sends a signal to said battery tray when said battery tray is retracted beyond a defined position. The tray telescopic mechanism, the tray telescopic mechanism confirms whether the battery tray stops retracting;

Preferably, the front detecting unit includes a front limit detecting portion and a front limit detecting portion, and a distance from a detected position of the front limit detecting portion to the extended end is greater than a detected position of the front limit detecting portion to the The distance from the end;

Preferably, the front limit detecting portion includes a front limit detecting block and a front limit detecting block, wherein the front limit detecting block is located on a side of the battery tray facing the battery tray seat, and the front limit sensor is located at The battery tray seat faces one side of the battery tray; the front limit sensor detects the front limit detection block, and the front limit sensor sends a front limit signal to the tray telescopic mechanism, the tray The telescopic mechanism confirms whether or not the battery tray stops the retracting action.
A battery replacement positioning control system according to claim 4, wherein said front limit detecting portion includes a front limit detecting block and a front limit sensor, said front limit detecting block being located at said battery tray facing said battery tray holder The front limit sensor is located on a side of the battery tray seat facing the battery tray; when the front limit sensor detects the front limit detection block, the front limit sensor sends a front limit signal to the tray The telescopic mechanism, the tray telescopic mechanism confirms whether the battery tray stops the retracting action.
A battery replacement positioning control system according to at least one of claims 1 to 5, wherein said battery replacement positioning control system further comprises a rear limit detecting unit, when said battery tray extends beyond a defined position, The post limit detecting unit sends a signal to the tray telescopic mechanism, and the tray telescopic mechanism confirms whether the battery tray stops extending;

Preferably, the rear limit detecting unit includes a rear limit detecting block located at a side of the battery tray facing the battery tray holder, and a rear limit detecting block located at the battery tray holder a side facing the battery tray; the rear limit sensor detects the rear limit detecting block, the rear limit sensor sends a post limit signal to the tray telescopic mechanism, and the tray telescopic mechanism confirms whether the battery tray stops Stretch out.
The battery replacement positioning control system according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the battery replacement positioning control system further comprises a push tray and a pusher drive mechanism, wherein the pusher cartridge is mounted on the On the battery tray; the push-pull box moves on the battery tray under the driving of the push-pull drive mechanism; the push-pull box is provided with a distance sensor, and the distance sensor detects the push-pull box and the Describe the distance between the reference objects and communicate with the push drive mechanism;

Preferably, the battery replacement positioning control system further includes a front seating unit that sends a signal to the pusher drive mechanism when the pusher cartridge moves forward beyond a defined position, the pusher drive The mechanism confirms whether the push tray stops moving forward;

Preferably, the front-position unit includes a front-position detection block and a front-position detection block, the front-position detection block is located on a side of the battery tray facing the push-pull box, and the front-position sensor is located at the push-box-side One side of the battery tray; the front-position sensor detects the front-position detection block, the front-position sensor sends a front-position signal to the push-pull drive mechanism, and the push-pull drive mechanism confirms the push-pull box Whether to stop moving forward.
A battery replacement positioning control system according to claim 7, wherein said battery replacement positioning control system further comprises a rear detecting unit, wherein said rear detecting unit transmits when said push box moves backward beyond a defined position Signaling to the pusher drive mechanism, the pusher drive mechanism confirming whether the pusher cartridge stops moving backward;

Preferably, the rear detecting unit includes a rear in-position detecting portion and a rear alarm detecting portion, and a distance from the detecting position of the rear in-position detecting portion to the protruding end is smaller than a detecting position of the rear alarm detecting portion to the extending Distance of the end;

Preferably, the rear in-position detecting portion includes a rear in-position detecting block and a back-position detecting block, the rear in-position detecting block is located on a side of the battery tray facing the push-pull box, and the rear-position detecting sensor is located in the push-pull box Facing one side of the battery tray; the back-position sensor detects the rear-position detection block, and the rear-position sensor sends a post-in-position signal to the push-pull drive mechanism, and the push-pull drive mechanism confirms the push-pull disk Whether the box stops moving backwards.
A battery replacement positioning control system according to claim 8, wherein said rear alarm detecting portion includes a rear alarm detecting block and a rear alarm sensor, said rear alarm detecting block being located at said battery tray facing said push tray The rear alarm sensor is located on a side of the push tray facing the battery tray; the rear alarm sensor detects the rear alarm detection block, and the rear alarm sensor sends an alarm signal to the push tray a drive mechanism that confirms whether the push tray stops moving backward.
A battery replacement positioning control system according to at least one of claims 7 to 9, wherein the surface of the pusher case facing the reference object is further provided with a third proximity switch; The third proximity switch measures a distance between the pusher cartridge and the moving object when the moving object is connected and retracted; and when the third proximity switch measures the moving object from the pushbox Thereafter, the third proximity switch sends a detachment warning signal to the pusher drive mechanism.
A battery replacement positioning control system according to at least one of claims 1 to 10, wherein said battery replacement positioning control system further comprises an in-position protection sensor, said in-position protection sensor being located at an outlet of said battery tray holder On the end surface, when the moving object is not detected within the detection range of the in-position protection sensor, the in-position protection sensor sends an activation signal to the rotating mechanism.
A power changing device, characterized in that the power changing device comprises the battery replacement positioning control system according to any one of claims 1 to 11.
A power changing device, comprising:

a battery tray holder, a battery tray, and a tray telescopic mechanism, wherein the battery tray is mounted on the battery tray holder, the battery tray holder is provided with an outlet for the battery tray to extend, and the tray telescopic mechanism drives the battery a tray is telescoped on the battery tray holder, and an end of the battery tray that can protrude to the outside of the battery tray holder is an extended end;

a push tray, a push drive mechanism, the push tray is disposed on the battery tray, and the push drive mechanism drives the push tray to move on the battery tray, the push tray facing the The surface of the protruding end of the battery tray is a mounting surface, and the mounting surface of the push tray is provided with a first connecting mechanism, and the first connecting mechanism acts on the second connecting mechanism on the battery box to realize the pushing box and Connection of the battery case;

A battery compartment is mounted on a side of a car or a battery storage rack, and a side of the battery compartment is provided with a mounting opening for the battery compartment to enter and exit.
A power-exchange device for horizontally charging a battery according to claim 13, wherein said power-changing device further comprises a position adjusting mechanism, said position adjusting mechanism being mounted under said battery tray holder, said position adjusting The mechanism adjusts the position of the battery tray holder;

Preferably, the position adjustment mechanism includes a horizontal adjustment portion and a rotation adjustment portion; the horizontal adjustment portion can drive the battery tray base to tilt, so that the battery tray holder is at an angle to a horizontal plane; and the rotation adjustment portion can drive the Rotating the battery tray holder to adjust a relative angle between the battery tray holder and the battery compartment;

Preferably, the power changing device further includes a positioning measuring unit that measures a relative position between the battery tray holder and the battery compartment and transmits positioning measurement data to the position adjusting mechanism, The position adjustment mechanism adjusts the position of the battery tray holder according to the positioning measurement data until the battery tray holder faces the mounting port of the battery compartment;

Preferably, the positioning measuring unit comprises at least one set of positioning measuring components, the positioning measuring component comprises a locator and a reflector, the locator is fixed on the battery tray holder, and the reflector is attached to the battery The warehouse has a surface of the mounting opening; when the positioning device is facing the reflector, the battery tray holder is facing the mounting opening of the battery compartment;

Preferably, the number of the positioning measurement components is two groups, and the locators of the two sets of the positioning measurement components are respectively located at two sides of the battery tray holder.
A power changing apparatus according to claim 14, wherein said power changing apparatus further comprises a rotation detecting unit that detects an angle between said battery tray and said battery compartment and measures angle data Transmitting to the position adjustment mechanism, the position adjustment mechanism adjusts the position of the battery tray according to the angle measurement data until the battery tray is facing the mounting port of the battery compartment;

Preferably, the rotation detecting unit includes two first proximity switches, and the two first proximity switches are symmetrically disposed on both sides of the protruding end, and the first proximity switch measures between the battery and the battery compartment. Distance; when the distance between the two first proximity switches and the battery compartment are equal, the battery tray faces the mounting port of the battery compartment.
The power changing apparatus according to at least one of claims 13 to 15, wherein the power changing apparatus further includes a telescopic detecting unit, and the telescopic detecting unit detects between the battery tray and the battery compartment And transmitting distance measurement data to the tray telescopic mechanism, the tray telescopic mechanism controlling an amount of protrusion of the battery tray according to the distance measurement data until a distance between the battery tray and the battery compartment reaches Stopping the extension of the battery tray when the value is predetermined;

Preferably, the telescopic detecting unit includes a second proximity switch, the second proximity switch is located on an end surface of the protruding end; when a distance between the second proximity switch and the battery compartment reaches a predetermined value, The second proximity switch sends a signal to the tray telescopic mechanism, and the tray telescopic mechanism suspends the extending action of the battery tray.
The power changing device according to at least one of claims 13 to 16, wherein the push box is provided with a third proximity switch, and the third proximity switch detects the push box and is installed in the same a distance between the battery compartments in the battery compartment; when the distance between the third proximity switch and the battery compartment reaches a predetermined value, the third proximity switch sends a signal to the pusher drive mechanism, The push disk drive mechanism suspends the extension of the push tray;

And/or: the battery compartment is provided with a locking slot, the battery compartment is provided with a locking tongue; when the battery compartment is installed in the battery compartment, the locking tongue can be locked in the locking slot;

Preferably, the mounting surface of the push tray is provided with an unlocking ejector, and the battery box is provided with an unlocking button, the unlocking button is interlocked with the locking tongue; the first connecting mechanism and the first When the two connecting mechanisms are connected, the unlocking ejector pin presses the unlocking button, and the locking tongue is unlocked from the locking slot.
The power changing apparatus according to at least one of claims 13 to 17, wherein the first connecting mechanism includes an electromagnet and a power source connected to the electromagnet, and the electromagnet has a magnetic force when energized. The magnetic force disappears when the battery iron is powered off; the second connecting mechanism includes a magnetic element having magnetic properties or a metal element made of iron, nickel or cobalt.
A battery detaching method using the power changing apparatus according to at least one of claims 13 to 18, wherein the battery detaching method is for detaching a battery case located in the battery compartment, comprising the steps of:

The tray telescopic mechanism drives the battery tray to extend from the battery tray holder, and the battery tray moves to the battery compartment until the extended end of the battery tray reaches a predetermined position, the battery tray and the battery tray a bottom surface of the battery compartment forms a moving plane for movement of the battery case;

The pusher drive mechanism drives the pusher case to move on the battery tray, and the pusher case moves to the battery compartment until the first connection mechanism of the pusher case and the battery case The second connecting mechanisms are connected to each other;

The pusher drive mechanism drives the pusher case to retract, and the pusher case drives the battery case to be retracted together onto the battery tray;

The tray telescoping mechanism drives the battery tray to retract into the battery tray holder.
The battery detaching method according to claim 19, wherein

The power changing device further includes a position adjusting mechanism and a rotation detecting unit, and the position adjusting mechanism is installed under the battery tray seat;

The tray telescopic mechanism drives the battery tray to extend from the battery tray holder, and the battery tray moves to the battery compartment until the extended end of the battery tray reaches a predetermined position, including:

The rotation detecting unit detects an angle between the battery tray and the battery compartment and transmits angle measurement data to the position when the battery tray reaches a position at which the rotation detecting unit can detect the battery compartment An adjustment mechanism that adjusts a position of the battery tray according to the angle measurement data until the battery tray faces a mounting port of the battery compartment;

And/or, the power changing device further includes a telescopic detecting unit,

The tray telescopic mechanism drives the battery tray to extend from the battery tray holder, and the battery tray moves to the battery compartment until the extended end of the battery tray reaches a predetermined position, including:

The telescopic detecting unit detects a distance between the battery tray and the battery compartment and transmits distance measurement data to the tray telescopic mechanism, and the tray telescopic mechanism controls extension of the battery tray according to the distance measurement data Dissipating until the distance between the battery tray and the battery compartment reaches a predetermined value to stop the extension of the battery tray;

And/or, the battery compartment is provided with a locking slot, the battery compartment is provided with a locking tongue, the locking tongue can be locked in the locking slot; and the mounting surface of the push-box housing is provided with an unlocking top a lever, the battery box is provided with an unlocking button, and the unlocking button is interlocked with the locking tongue;

The pusher drive mechanism drives the pusher case to move on the battery tray, and the pusher case moves to the battery compartment until the first connection mechanism of the pusher case and the battery case The second connection mechanisms are connected to each other;

The unlocking ejector pin presses the unlocking button, the unlocking button drives the locking tongue to interlock, and the locking tongue is unlocked from the locking slot; afterwards, the first connecting mechanism of the push-pull box The second connection mechanisms on the battery case are connected to each other.
A battery installation method using the horizontally-loaded battery of at least one of claims 13 to 18, wherein the battery mounting method is for mounting the battery case to the battery compartment Inside, including the following steps:

The battery box is placed with the battery box to be installed, and the second connection mechanism of the battery box is connected to the first connection mechanism of the push box;

The tray telescopic mechanism drives the battery tray to extend from the battery tray holder, and the battery tray moves to the battery compartment until the extended end of the battery tray reaches a predetermined position, the battery tray and the battery tray a bottom surface of the battery compartment forms a moving plane for movement of the battery case;

The push-pull drive mechanism drives the push-pull box and the battery box to move on the battery tray, and the push-pull box moves to the battery compartment until the battery box is installed in the battery compartment;

Decoupling relationship between the first connecting mechanism of the push-pull box and the second connecting mechanism on the battery box, the push-pull driving mechanism driving the push-box box to be retracted onto the battery tray;

The tray telescoping mechanism drives the battery tray to retract into the battery tray holder.
A battery mounting method according to claim 21, wherein:

The power changing device further includes a position adjusting mechanism and a rotation detecting unit, and the position adjusting mechanism is installed under the battery tray seat;

The tray telescopic mechanism drives the battery tray to extend from the battery tray holder, and the battery tray moves to the battery compartment until the extended end of the battery tray reaches a predetermined position, including

The rotation detecting unit detects an angle between the battery tray and the battery compartment and transmits angle measurement data to the position when the battery tray reaches a position at which the rotation detecting unit can detect the battery compartment An adjustment mechanism that adjusts a position of the battery tray according to the angle measurement data until the battery tray faces a mounting port of the battery compartment;

And/or: the power changing device further includes a telescopic detecting unit,

The tray telescopic mechanism drives the battery tray to extend from the battery tray holder, and the battery tray moves to the battery compartment until the extended end of the battery tray reaches a predetermined position, including

The telescopic detecting unit detects a distance between the battery tray and the battery compartment and transmits distance measurement data to the tray telescopic mechanism, and the tray telescopic mechanism controls extension of the battery tray according to the distance measurement data Dissipating until the distance between the battery tray and the battery compartment reaches a predetermined value to stop the extension of the battery tray;

And/or, the battery compartment is provided with a locking slot, and the battery compartment is provided with a locking tongue;

The pusher drive mechanism drives the pusher tray and the battery case to move on the battery tray, and the pusher cartridge moves to the battery compartment until the battery case is installed in the battery compartment;

After the battery case is installed in the battery compartment, the locking tongue cooperates with the lock slot to lock the battery case in the battery compartment.
A battery replacement positioning control method, the control method of the battery replacement positioning control system according to any one of claims 1 to 11, characterized in that the control method comprises the following steps:

The rotating mechanism drives the battery tray holder to rotate into position, and the battery tray protrudes toward the reference object;

The extension speed of the battery tray is slowed when the rotation detecting unit detects the reference object; the rotation detecting unit sends a signal to the rotation mechanism according to the measured angle, the rotation mechanism controls the The battery tray holder rotates until the battery tray faces the reference object;

The tray telescopic mechanism drives the battery tray to continue to extend, and the telescopic detecting unit detects a distance between the battery tray and the reference object;

When the telescopic detecting unit detects that the distance between the battery tray and the reference object reaches a preset value, the telescopic detecting unit sends a signal to the tray telescopic mechanism, and the tray telescopic mechanism controls the battery The tray stops to extend.