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WO2023058752A1
WO2023058752A1 PCT/JP2022/037632 JP2022037632W WO2023058752A1 WO 2023058752 A1 WO2023058752 A1 WO 2023058752A1 JP 2022037632 W JP2022037632 W JP 2022037632W WO 2023058752 A1 WO2023058752 A1 WO 2023058752A1
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佐々木信行
山本和裕
高橋勤
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本田技研工業株式会社
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    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01M—PROCESSES OR MEANS, e.g. BATTERIES, FOR THE DIRECT CONVERSION OF CHEMICAL ENERGY INTO ELECTRICAL ENERGY
    • H01M10/00—Secondary cells; Manufacture thereof
    • H01M10/42—Methods or arrangements for servicing or maintenance of secondary cells or secondary half-cells
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01M—PROCESSES OR MEANS, e.g. BATTERIES, FOR THE DIRECT CONVERSION OF CHEMICAL ENERGY INTO ELECTRICAL ENERGY
    • H01M50/00—Constructional details or processes of manufacture of the non-active parts of electrochemical cells other than fuel cells, e.g. hybrid cells
    • H01M50/20—Mountings; Secondary casings or frames; Racks, modules or packs; Suspension devices; Shock absorbers; Transport or carrying devices; Holders
    • H01M50/244—Secondary casings; Racks; Suspension devices; Carrying devices; Holders characterised by their mounting method
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01M—PROCESSES OR MEANS, e.g. BATTERIES, FOR THE DIRECT CONVERSION OF CHEMICAL ENERGY INTO ELECTRICAL ENERGY
    • H01M50/00—Constructional details or processes of manufacture of the non-active parts of electrochemical cells other than fuel cells, e.g. hybrid cells
    • H01M50/20—Mountings; Secondary casings or frames; Racks, modules or packs; Suspension devices; Shock absorbers; Transport or carrying devices; Holders
    • H01M50/251—Mountings; Secondary casings or frames; Racks, modules or packs; Suspension devices; Shock absorbers; Transport or carrying devices; Holders specially adapted for stationary devices, e.g. power plant buffering or backup power supplies
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H02—GENERATION; CONVERSION OR DISTRIBUTION OF ELECTRIC POWER
    • H02J—CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENTS OR SYSTEMS FOR SUPPLYING OR DISTRIBUTING ELECTRIC POWER; SYSTEMS FOR STORING ELECTRIC ENERGY
    • H02J7/00—Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y02—TECHNOLOGIES OR APPLICATIONS FOR MITIGATION OR ADAPTATION AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE
    • Y02E—REDUCTION OF GREENHOUSE GAS [GHG] EMISSIONS, RELATED TO ENERGY GENERATION, TRANSMISSION OR DISTRIBUTION
    • Y02E60/00—Enabling technologies; Technologies with a potential or indirect contribution to GHG emissions mitigation
    • Y02E60/10—Energy storage using batteries

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  • the present invention relates to a holding device that holds electrical equipment.
  • Japanese Patent No. 6286084 discloses a holding device that holds a storage battery.
  • the holding device disclosed in Japanese Patent No. 6286084 has a driving section for moving the connector.
  • the lid of the holding device is locked while the storage battery is held by the holding device. Therefore, it is necessary to provide a driving portion for locking the lid separately from the driving portion for moving the connector. Therefore, there is a problem that the manufacturing cost of the holding device increases.
  • An object of the present invention is to solve the above problems.
  • a holding device is a holding device for holding an electrical device having a first electrical terminal, comprising: a holding portion for holding the electrical device; and the first terminal of the electrical device held by the holding portion. a second electrical terminal connected to the electrical terminal; and moving the second electrical terminal toward the first electrical terminal and/or moving the second electrical terminal away from the first electrical terminal. a driving portion that allows the electric device to move when held by the holding portion; and a connecting portion for mechanically connecting the portions to each other.
  • FIG. 1 is an external schematic diagram of a battery exchange.
  • FIG. 2 is a schematic cross-sectional view of the battery exchange.
  • FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the slot.
  • FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of the slot.
  • FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a mobile battery.
  • FIG. 6 is a diagram showing the top surface of the mobile battery.
  • FIG. 7 is a diagram showing the bottom surface of the mobile battery.
  • FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view of the mobile battery.
  • FIG. 9 is a perspective view of the slot.
  • FIG. 10 is a perspective view of the slot.
  • FIG. 11 is a perspective view of the slot.
  • FIG. 12 is a perspective view of the bottom cover.
  • FIG. 13 is a cross-sectional view of the slot.
  • FIG. 10 is a perspective view of the slot.
  • FIG. 14 is a cross-sectional view of the slot.
  • 15A and 15B are cross-sectional views of the slot.
  • FIG. 16 is an exploded perspective view of the battery lock mechanism.
  • FIG. 17 is a cross-sectional view of the battery lock mechanism.
  • FIG. 18 is a cross-sectional view of the battery lock mechanism.
  • FIG. 19 is a cross-sectional view of the battery lock mechanism.
  • FIG. 20 is a front view of the slot.
  • FIG. 21 is a front view of the slot.
  • 22A, 22B and 22C are cross-sectional views of the bottom cover assembly and the mobile battery.
  • FIG. 23 is a perspective view of the bottom cover.
  • FIG. 24 is a cross-sectional view of the slot.
  • FIG. 25 is a cross-sectional view of the slot.
  • FIG. 26 is a perspective view of a slot;
  • FIG. 27 is a schematic cross-sectional view of the battery exchange.
  • FIG. 1 is a schematic external view of the battery exchange machine 10.
  • the battery exchange 10 is a device that charges the mobile battery 12 .
  • the user leaves the mobile battery 12 with a low state of charge (SOC) at the battery exchange 10 .
  • the user receives another fully charged mobile battery 12 from the battery exchange 10 .
  • the mobile battery 12 has a power storage unit that stores electric power therein.
  • the mobile battery 12 corresponds to the electrical equipment and storage device of the present invention.
  • the battery exchange 10 has eight slots 14 and one operation panel 16. A user inserts the mobile battery 12 into the slot 14 . When the mobile battery 12 is held in the slot 14 , the battery exchange 10 starts charging the mobile battery 12 .
  • the operation panel 16 is a device operated by a user. By operating the operation panel 16, the user pays a fee, for example.
  • the slot 14 opens to the front face 101 of the battery exchange machine 10 .
  • the front surface 101 of the battery exchange machine 10 is inclined with respect to the vertical direction (the direction of gravity). With the user standing facing the front face 101, the top of the front face 101 is farther away from the user than the bottom of the front face 101 is. This allows the user to lean forward when inserting the mobile battery 12 into the slot 14 . Therefore, it becomes easier to insert the mobile battery 12 into the slot 14 .
  • FIG. 2 is a schematic cross-sectional view of the battery changer 10.
  • the battery exchange 10 has a power source connector 90 to which an external power source is connected.
  • the external power source is, for example, a power system (commercial power source), a battery power source, or the like.
  • An inverter 94 is provided on the power transmission path 92 between the power source connector 90 and the slot 14 .
  • Inverter 94 functions as an AC/DC converter or a DC/DC converter.
  • the battery changer 10 has a controller 18 above the slots 14 .
  • the control device 18 functions as a charging control section that controls the inverter 94 and performs charging control and the like in the battery exchange 10 .
  • the battery changer 10 has a utility space 20 below the slots 14 .
  • a cooling device 96 or the like for cooling the inside of the battery exchange machine 10 may be installed in the utility space 20 .
  • the inverter 94 corresponds to the first power converter of the invention.
  • the battery exchange machine 10 will be described based on the X-axis, Y-axis, and Z-axis defined as follows.
  • the direction in which the mobile battery 12 is inserted into and removed from the slot 14 is defined as the Z-axis direction.
  • the direction from the innermost part of the slot 14 toward the opening is defined as +Z-axis direction.
  • the +Z-axis direction is the direction in which the mobile battery 12 is pulled out from the slot 14 .
  • the direction parallel to the width direction of the battery exchange machine 10 is defined as the X-axis direction.
  • the right hand side in the X-axis direction is the +X-axis direction.
  • a direction orthogonal to the Z-axis and the X-axis is defined as the Y-axis direction.
  • the upper side is the +Y-axis direction.
  • the Z-axis direction corresponds to the holding direction of the present invention.
  • the Y-axis direction corresponds to the intersecting direction of the present invention.
  • a view viewed from the +Z-axis direction may be referred to as a front view.
  • FIG. 3 shows a state in which the mobile battery 12 is not inserted into the slot 14.
  • FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of slot 14 .
  • FIG. 4 shows a state in which the mobile battery 12 is inserted into the slot 14.
  • the slot 14 has a slot sleeve 22 and a battery locking mechanism 26.
  • the slot sleeve 22 holds the mobile battery 12.
  • the slot sleeve 22 has a slot body 28 , a slot flange 30 , a slot stay 32 , a slot guide 34 and a bottom cover 36 .
  • the slot body 28 is made of aluminum.
  • the slot body 28 is not limited to aluminum, and may be made of other metals or resins.
  • the durability of the slot body 28 can be increased compared to when the slot body 28 is made of resin.
  • the slot body 28 is a cylindrical member. As shown in FIG. 4, the slot body 28 has a holding space 281 inside.
  • the holding space 281 is a hole penetrating the slot body 28 in the Z-axis direction. When the mobile battery 12 is held in the slot 14 , most of the mobile battery 12 is held in this holding space 281 .
  • the outer shape of the slot body 28 is substantially rectangular.
  • the slot body 28 has four sides: a bottom side 282 , a top side 283 , a left side 284 and a right side 285 .
  • the slot body 28 has an opening 286 at the +Z-axis direction end and an opening 287 at the ⁇ Z-axis direction end.
  • the slot flange 30 is attached to the opening 286 of the slot body 28 on the +Z-axis direction side.
  • the slot flange 30 is made of metal.
  • the slot flange 30 is not limited to metal, and may be made of resin. When the slot flange 30 is made of metal, the durability of the slot flange 30 can be increased compared to when the slot flange 30 is made of resin.
  • a slot stay 32 is attached to the +Z-axis direction side of the slot flange 30 .
  • the slot stay 32 is made of resin.
  • the slot stay 32 may be made of metal instead of resin.
  • the slot stay 32 can be manufactured at a lower cost than when the slot stay 32 is made of metal.
  • the slot stay 32 has an insertion opening 321.
  • the insertion port 321 is a hole passing through the slot stay 32 in the Z-axis direction. When the slot stay 32 is viewed from the Z-axis direction, the insertion opening 321 is substantially rectangular. The insertion opening 321 is connected to the holding space 281 of the slot body 28 .
  • a door 38 is attached to the slot stay 32 as shown in FIGS.
  • the door 38 is made of resin.
  • the door 38 may be made of metal instead of resin.
  • the door 38 can be manufactured at a lower cost than when the door 38 is made of metal.
  • the door 38 is rotatably provided around a shaft 381.
  • the shaft 381 is attached to the +Y-axis direction side of the slot stay 32 .
  • the door 38 is closed when the mobile battery 12 is not inserted into the slot 14. - ⁇ At this time, the door 38 closes the opening 286 on the +Z-axis direction side of the slot body 28 .
  • the mobile battery 12 pushes the door 38 in the -Z-axis direction.
  • the door 38 rotates around the shaft 381 and opens. At this time, the door 38 opens the opening 286 on the +Z-axis direction side of the slot body 28 .
  • the battery lock mechanism 26 is attached to the +Y-axis direction side of the slot stay 32 .
  • the battery lock mechanism 26 restricts movement of the mobile battery 12 in the +Z-axis direction. This prevents the user from pulling out the mobile battery 12 from the slot 14 .
  • the battery lock mechanism 26 allows the mobile battery 12 to move in the +Z-axis direction. Thereby, the user can pull out the mobile battery 12 from the slot 14 .
  • a slot guide 34 is attached to the +Z-axis direction side of the slot stay 32 .
  • the slot guide 34 is made of resin.
  • the slot guide 34 is not limited to resin, and may be made of metal. When the slot guide 34 is made of resin, the slot guide 34 can be manufactured at a lower cost than when the slot guide 34 is made of metal.
  • the slot guide 34 has an insertion opening 341.
  • the insertion port 341 is a hole passing through the slot guide 34 in the Z-axis direction. When the slot guide 34 is viewed from the Z-axis direction, the insertion opening 341 is substantially rectangular. The insertion port 341 is connected to the insertion port 321 of the slot stay 32 .
  • the bottom cover 36 is attached to the opening 287 of the slot body 28 on the -Z-axis direction side.
  • the bottom cover 36 is made of resin.
  • the bottom cover 36 may be made of metal instead of resin.
  • the bottom cover 36 can be manufactured at a lower cost than when the bottom cover 36 is made of metal.
  • a connector unit 40, a fan 42, an electronic circuit board 44, and a holding detection switch 46 are attached to the bottom cover 36.
  • the bottom cover assembly 24 is configured with the connector unit 40 , the fan 42 , the electronic circuit board 44 and the holding detection switch 46 attached to the bottom cover 36 .
  • the bottom cover assembly 24 will be detailed later.
  • the link bar 48 of the battery lock mechanism 26 is provided on the +Y-axis direction side of the slot sleeve 22 .
  • Link bar 48 extends from battery lock mechanism 26 toward connector unit 40 .
  • the battery locking mechanism 26 including the link bar 48 is longer than the mobile battery 12 retained in the slot sleeve 22 .
  • the battery lock mechanism 26 including the link bar 48 extends parallel to the Z-axis direction.
  • FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the mobile battery 12.
  • FIG. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing the upper surface 121 of the mobile battery 12.
  • FIG. 7 is a diagram showing the bottom surface 122 of the mobile battery 12.
  • FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view of the mobile battery 12.
  • the longitudinal direction of the mobile battery 12 is the W-axis direction, and the direction from the bottom surface 122 to the top surface 121 is the +W-axis direction.
  • the direction in which the side surfaces 123 and 124 of the mobile battery 12 are aligned is the V-axis direction, and the direction from the side surface 123 to the side surface 124 is the +V-axis direction.
  • the direction in which the side surfaces 125 and 126 are aligned is defined as the U-axis direction, and the direction from the side surface 125 to the side surface 126 is defined as the +U-axis direction.
  • a handle 13 is provided on the upper surface 121 of the mobile battery 12 .
  • the handle 13 has a first grip portion 131 and a second grip portion 132 .
  • the first grip portion 131 extends in the U-axis direction.
  • the second grip portion 132 extends in the V-axis direction. The user grips the handle 13 and inserts/removes the mobile battery 12 into/from the slot 14 .
  • the side surface 124 is curved outwardly.
  • the side surfaces 123, 124, 125 and 126 are substantially planar.
  • a female connector 49 is provided on the bottom surface 122 of the mobile battery 12 as shown in FIGS.
  • Female connector 49 is also referred to as a receptacle.
  • Female connector 49 is exposed to the outside of mobile battery 12 .
  • the female connector 49 is arranged on the +V-axis direction side of the center of the bottom surface 122 in the V-axis direction.
  • Female connector 49 is provided in recessed portion 127 of mobile battery 12 .
  • the depressed portion 127 is recessed in the +W-axis direction from the bottom surface 122 .
  • the female connector 49 is arranged in the +W-axis direction from the bottom surface 122 .
  • FIG. 9, 10 and 11 are perspective views of the slot 14.
  • FIG. 9, 10 and 11 show the structure of the bottom cover assembly 24 and its surroundings.
  • FIG. 10 shows the structure with the bottom cover assembly 24 removed from the slot body 28 .
  • 12 is a perspective view of the bottom cover 36.
  • the bottom cover assembly 24 has a connector unit 40, a fan 42, an electronic circuit board 44 and a holding detection switch 46.
  • the connector unit 40 , fan 42 , holding detection switch 46 and electronic circuit board 44 are attached to the bottom cover 36 .
  • the bottom cover 36 and the opening 287 of the slot body 28 are fastened with the bolts 37 .
  • the bottom cover assembly 24 is thereby fixed to the slot body 28 .
  • the connector unit 40 has a base 50, a connection detection switch 52, a disconnection detection switch 54, a connector holder 56, a male connector 58 and a motor 60.
  • Male connector 58 is also referred to as a plug.
  • the base 50 is fixed to the -Z-axis side surface of the bottom cover 36 .
  • the base 50 extends in the ⁇ Z-axis direction from the surface of the bottom cover 36 on the ⁇ Z-axis direction side. Therefore, many members can be attached to the base 50 .
  • the base 50 may be formed integrally with the bottom cover 36 .
  • the base 50 has a base body 501 , two base flanges 502 and a switch mounting surface 503 .
  • the two base flanges 502 are integrally formed with the base body 501.
  • One base flange 502 is provided on the +X-axis direction side of the base body 501 .
  • Another base flange 502 is provided on the ⁇ X-axis direction side of the base body 501 .
  • Each base flange 502 extends in the X-axis direction from the +Z-axis direction side end of the base body 501 .
  • the base flange 502 and the bottom cover 36 are fastened with bolts 504 .
  • the base 50 is thereby fixed to the bottom cover 36 .
  • the switch mounting surface 503 is formed integrally with the base body 501.
  • the switch mounting surface 503 is provided on the +X-axis direction side of the base body 501 .
  • the switch mounting surface 503 extends in the -Y-axis direction from the end of the base body 501 on the -X-axis direction side.
  • connection detection switch 52 and a disconnection detection switch 54 are attached to the switch mounting surface 503 .
  • the connection detection switch 52 and the disconnection detection switch 54 are separated from each other in the Z-axis direction.
  • the connection detection switch 52 is arranged in the +Z-axis direction
  • the disconnection detection switch 54 is arranged in the -Z-axis direction.
  • the connection detection switch 52 corresponds to the first detection section of the invention.
  • the disconnection detection switch 54 corresponds to the second detection section of the present invention.
  • a connector holder 56 is attached to the +Y-axis direction side surface of the base body 501 .
  • the connector holder 56 has two guide holes 561 , a connector mounting portion 562 , a rack 563 and a switch operator 564 .
  • each guide hole 561 penetrates the connector holder 56 in the Y-axis direction.
  • the guide hole 561 extends in the Z-axis direction.
  • the two guide holes 561 are separated from each other in the X-axis direction.
  • Two guide pins 565 are inserted into each guide hole 561 .
  • the guide pin 565 is fixed to the base body 501 of the base 50 . As a result, the connector holder 56 moves relative to the base 50 in the Z-axis direction.
  • a male connector 58 is attached to the connector attachment portion 562 .
  • the male connector 58 is thereby held by the connector holder 56 .
  • the male connector 58 is arranged in the +Y-axis direction from the holding detection switch 46 . Accordingly, it is possible to prevent the male connector 58 from being exposed to liquid that has entered the slot sleeve 22 .
  • Male connector 58 is connected to female connector 49 of mobile battery 12 . As a result, power is supplied from the male connector 58 to the mobile battery 12 and the mobile battery 12 is charged.
  • the rack 563 is arranged in the -Z-axis direction from the connector mounting portion 562 .
  • Rack 563 extends in the Z-axis direction.
  • the +Y axis direction side of the rack 563 is not exposed to the outside.
  • the ⁇ Y-axis direction side of the rack 563 is exposed to the outside.
  • the switch actuator 564 is attached to the side surface of the connector holder 56 on the -X axis direction side.
  • the switch operator 564 moves in the Z-axis direction together with the connector holder 56 .
  • the switch actuator 564 extends from the connector holder 56 along the switch mounting surface 503 of the base 50 in the -Y-axis direction.
  • a motor 60 is attached to the surface of the base body 501 of the base 50 on the -Y-axis direction side.
  • Motor 60 has a drive shaft (not shown).
  • a drive shaft extends from the motor 60 in the +Y-axis direction.
  • the tip of the drive shaft is inserted into the connector holder 56 .
  • a pinion 601 is attached to the tip of the drive shaft of the motor 60 .
  • Pinion 601 meshes with rack 563 .
  • Motor 60 is thereby mechanically connected to male connector 58 via pinion 601 , rack 563 and base 50 .
  • the motor 60, pinion 601 and rack 563 correspond to the driving section of the present invention.
  • FIG. 13 and 14 are cross-sectional views of the slot 14.
  • FIG. 13 and 14 show the structure of the bottom cover assembly 24 and its periphery.
  • FIG. 13 shows a state in which the connector holder 56 has moved in the +Z-axis direction.
  • FIG. 14 shows a state in which the connector holder 56 has moved in the -Z-axis direction.
  • the motor 60 moves the connector holder 56 in the +Z-axis direction.
  • the male connector 58 moves in the +Z-axis direction and enters the slot sleeve 22 through the connector insertion hole 361 of the bottom cover 36 shown in FIG.
  • the male connector 58 is connected to the female connector 49 of the mobile battery 12, as shown in FIG.
  • the switch operating element 564 contacts the movable contact piece 521 of the connection detection switch 52 and presses the movable contact piece 521 in the +Z-axis direction.
  • the connection detection switch 52 is turned on from off.
  • the movable contact piece 521 corresponds to the connection detector of the present invention.
  • the motor 60 moves the connector holder 56 in the -Z-axis direction.
  • the male connector 58 moves in the ⁇ Z-axis direction and retreats from the slot sleeve 22 through the connector insertion hole 361 of the bottom cover 36 .
  • the male connector 58 is disconnected from the female connector 49 of the mobile battery 12, as shown in FIG.
  • the switch operator 564 contacts the movable contact piece 541 of the disconnection detection switch 54 and presses the movable contact piece 541 in the -Z-axis direction.
  • the disconnection detection switch 54 is turned on from off.
  • the movable contact piece 541 corresponds to the disconnection detector of the present invention.
  • the male connector 58 moves in the Z-axis direction.
  • the Z-axis direction is the same as the moving direction of mobile battery 12 when mobile battery 12 is inserted into slot 14 . That is, the moving direction of the male connector 58 and the moving direction of the mobile battery 12 are the same. Therefore, even if the connector unit 40 fails while the male connector 58 is connected to the female connector 49 of the mobile battery 12, the user can remove the mobile battery 12 from the slot 14 and the male connector 58 and the female connector 49 can be disconnected.
  • the fan 42 is attached to the -Z axis side of the intake port 362 of the bottom cover 36 shown in FIG.
  • the intake port 362 communicates between the inside and outside of the slot sleeve 22 . Air is sent inside the slot sleeve 22 by driving the fan 42 .
  • the electronic circuit board 44 is arranged in the -X-axis direction from the fan 42. As shown in FIG. A cable 62 is wired between the electronic circuit board 44 and the fan 42 . A cable 64 is wired between the electronic circuit board 44 and the motor 60 . Electricity is supplied to the fan 42 and the motor 60 from the electronic circuit board 44 . Thereby, the fan 42 and the motor 60 are driven.
  • the electronic circuit board 44 is equipped with a control section 66 and a storage section 68 .
  • a holding detection switch 46 is mounted on the electronic circuit board 44 .
  • An electronic circuit is formed on the electronic circuit board 44 .
  • a control section 66, a storage section 68, a holding detection switch 46, and many other electronic devices and electric devices are mounted on the electronic circuit.
  • the control unit 66 controls charging of the mobile battery 12 held in the slot 14 .
  • the control unit 66 is realized by, for example, a processing circuit.
  • the processing circuit is configured by an integrated circuit such as ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit) or FPGA (Field-Programmable Gate Array).
  • the processing circuit may be configured by an electronic circuit including a discrete device.
  • the processing circuit may be configured by a processor such as a CPU (Central Processing Unit) or a GPU (Graphics Processing Unit). In this case, the processing circuit is realized by executing the program stored in the storage unit 68 by the processor.
  • the holding detection switch 46 is attached to the switch hole 363 of the bottom cover 36 shown in FIG. 12 from the -Z axis direction side.
  • a plunger 461 of the holding detection switch 46 passes through the switch hole 363 and is exposed inside the bottom cover 36 .
  • FIG. 15A and 15B are cross-sectional views of the slot 14.
  • FIG. 15A and 15B show the holding detection switch 46 and its surrounding structure.
  • 15A and 15B show the structure in which the mobile battery 12 is held in the slot 14.
  • FIG. 15A and 15B show the structure in which the mobile battery 12 is held in the slot 14.
  • the bottom surface 122 of the mobile battery 12 pushes the plunger 461 of the holding detection switch 46 as shown in FIG. 15A.
  • the hold detection switch 46 is switched from off to on.
  • the plunger 461 of the holding detection switch 46 is inserted into the recessed portion 127 of the mobile battery 12 as shown in FIG. 15B. be done. Therefore, the bottom surface 122 of the mobile battery 12 cannot press the plunger 461 of the holding detection switch 46 . As a result, the hold detection switch 46 remains off.
  • the connector unit 40, the fan 42, the electronic circuit board 44, and the holding detection switch 46 are arranged to fit inside the outer edge of the bottom cover 36 when the bottom cover 36 is viewed from the -Z-axis direction. That is, the connector unit 40 , the fan 42 , the electronic circuit board 44 and the holding detection switch 46 are arranged within the range of parallel projection of the outer edge of the bottom cover 36 .
  • the parallel projection of the outer edge of the bottom cover 36 is a virtual area obtained by projecting the outer edge of the bottom cover 36 in the extension direction of the slot sleeve 22 (the insertion/removal direction of the mobile battery 12 or the Z-axis direction).
  • the connector unit 40, the fan 42, the electronic circuit board 44, and the holding detection switch 46 can be prevented from interfering with surrounding members.
  • FIG. 17, 18 and 19 are sectional views of the battery lock mechanism 26.
  • FIG. 17, 18 and 19 show the structure of the battery lock mechanism 26 and its periphery.
  • 17 shows the unlocked state of the battery lock mechanism 26.
  • FIG. 18 and 19 show the locked state of the battery lock mechanism 26.
  • FIG. 20 and 21 are front views of the slot 14.
  • FIG. 20 shows the unlocked state of the battery lock mechanism 26.
  • FIG. 21 shows the locked state of the battery lock mechanism 26.
  • FIG. 20 shows the unlocked state of the battery lock mechanism 26.
  • the battery lock mechanism 26 has a link bar 48, a cam 70, a stopper 72, a lock cover 74, a camshaft 75 and a lock top 76.
  • the battery lock mechanism 26, the link bar 48 and the cam 70 correspond to the connecting portion of the present invention.
  • the -Z-axis direction side of the link bar 48 is fixed to the connector mounting portion 562 of the connector holder 56. As shown in FIGS. As a result, the link bar 48 moves in the Z-axis direction together with the male connector 58 attached to the connector attachment portion 562 . Note that the link bar 48 may be directly fixed to the male connector 58 .
  • the link bar 48 corresponds to the translating part of the invention.
  • the +Z-axis direction side of the link bar 48 is fixed to the cam 70 .
  • the cam 70 moves in the Z-axis direction together with the link bar 48 .
  • the cam 70 has a cam slit 701.
  • the cam slits 701 are formed on both sides of the cam 70 in the X-axis direction.
  • the cam slit 701 penetrates the cam 70 in the X-axis direction.
  • the cam slit 701 has a first parallel portion 702, a second parallel portion 703 and an inclined portion 704.
  • the first parallel portion 702 and the second parallel portion 703 extend in the Z-axis direction.
  • the Z-axis direction is the same as the moving direction of the link bar 48 and cam 70 .
  • the Z-axis direction is a direction that intersects the Y-axis direction, which is the moving direction of the stopper 72, which will be described later.
  • the inclined portion 704 is arranged between the first parallel portion 702 and the second parallel portion 703 .
  • the first parallel portion 702 extends in the +Z-axis direction from the +Z-axis direction side end of the inclined portion 704 .
  • a second parallel portion 703 extends in the ⁇ Z-axis direction from the ⁇ Z-axis direction side end of the inclined portion 704 .
  • the cam 70 corresponds to the converting portion of the invention.
  • the stopper 72 has a stopper main body 721 and two connecting portions 722.
  • the stopper main body 721 is plate-shaped.
  • Each of the two connecting portions 722 extends in the ⁇ Z-axis direction from the +Y-axis direction end of the stopper body 721 .
  • the two connecting portions 722 are separated from each other in the X-axis direction.
  • Each connecting portion 722 has a shaft hole 723 .
  • the shaft hole 723 penetrates the connecting portion 722 in the X-axis direction.
  • the stopper 72 corresponds to the advance/retreat portion of the present invention.
  • the lock cover 74 has stopper slits 741 and guide slits 742 .
  • the stopper slit 741 is formed on the surface of the lock cover 74 on the -Y axis direction side.
  • the stopper slit 741 penetrates the lock cover 74 in the Y-axis direction.
  • the stopper slit 741 extends in the X-axis direction.
  • the stopper main body 721 is inserted into this stopper slit 741 .
  • the guide slits 742 are formed on both sides of the lock cover 74 in the X-axis direction.
  • the guide slit 742 penetrates in the X-axis direction.
  • the camshaft 75 is inserted into the guide slit 742 of the lock cover 74 , the cam slit 701 of the cam 70 and the shaft hole 723 of the stopper 72 .
  • the stopper 72 is positioned in the +Z-axis direction from the upper surface 121 of the mobile battery 12 while the mobile battery 12 is held in the slot 14 .
  • the lock top 76 is fixed to the +Y-axis direction side of the lock cover 74 with the cam 70 and the stopper 72 assembled to the lock cover 74 .
  • a lock rubber 78 is provided between the lock cover 74 and the slot stay 32 .
  • the lock rubber 78 is made of resin.
  • the lock rubber 78 has stopper slits 781 .
  • the stopper slit 781 penetrates the lock cover 74 in the Y-axis direction.
  • the stopper slit 781 extends in the X-axis direction.
  • a stopper body 721 of the stopper 72 is inserted into the stopper slit 781 .
  • the lock rubber 78 is in close contact with the stopper main body 721 inserted into the stopper slit 781 . This can prevent water or the like from entering the inside of the lock cover 74 from between the stopper main body 721 and the stopper slit 741 of the lock cover 74 .
  • the stopper 72 is mechanically connected to the male connector 58 via the battery lock mechanism 26 and the connector holder 56.
  • Battery lock mechanism 26 has link bar 48 and cam 70 as described above. Therefore, it can also be said that the stopper 72 is mechanically connected to the male connector 58 by the link bar 48 , the cam 70 and the connector holder 56 .
  • the link bar 48 transmits to the cam 70 the Z-axis movement of the connector holder 56 moving together with the male connector 58 .
  • the cam 70 converts movement of the link bar 48 in the Z-axis direction into movement of the stopper 72 in the Y-axis direction.
  • the stopper 72 is mechanically connected to the drive section (motor 60, pinion 601 and rack 563) by the link bar 48, cam 70 and connector holder 56.
  • the common motor 60 can be used as a drive source for moving the male connector 58 in the Z-axis direction and a drive source for moving the stopper 72 in the Y-axis direction. Therefore, since the number of drive sources can be reduced, the manufacturing cost of the slot 14 can be suppressed.
  • the term "mechanically connected” does not only refer to a state of being connected by a rigid body such as the link bar 48, but also includes a state of being connected by meshing of a plurality of gears or the like.
  • the timing at which the male connector 58 moves and the timing at which the stopper 72 moves may not match.
  • the male connector 58 and the stopper 72 are mechanically connected to each other so that the stopper 72 interlocks with the male connector 58 . Therefore, the timing of movement of the male connector 58 and the timing of movement of the stopper 72 can be reliably matched.
  • the battery lock mechanism 26 including the link bar 48 is longer than the mobile battery 12 held in the slot sleeve 22. Therefore, the stopper 72 can be arranged in the +Z-axis direction from the mobile battery 12 . As a result, when the mobile battery 12 is pulled out in the +Z-axis direction while the battery lock mechanism 26 is in the locked state, the stopper 72 comes into contact with the upper surface 121 of the mobile battery 12 . Therefore, it is not necessary to provide a groove or the like that engages with the stopper 72 on the side surface 123 , side surface 124 , side surface 125 or side surface 126 of the mobile battery 12 .
  • the camshaft 75 is positioned at the second parallel portion 703 of the cam slit 701 of the cam 70 . At this time, even if force in the +Y-axis direction acts on the stopper 72, movement of the stopper 72 in the +Y-axis direction is restricted. As a result, the battery lock mechanism 26 can be prevented from being unlocked.
  • the retention detection switch 46 When the retention detection switch 46 switches from ON to OFF, the retention detection switch 46 detects that the mobile battery 12 has been removed from the slot 14 . In this case, as shown in FIG. 14, the motor 60 moves the male connector 58 together with the connector holder 56 in the -Z-axis direction. This separates the male connector 58 from the female connector 49 of the mobile battery 12 . Movement of the connector holder 56 in the ⁇ Z-axis direction is transmitted to the cam 70 of the battery lock mechanism 26 via the link bar 48 . As shown in FIG. 17, movement of the cam 70 in the -Z-axis direction causes the stopper 72 to move in the +Y-axis direction. As a result, the battery lock mechanism 26 is unlocked.
  • the holding detection switch 46 When the holding detection switch 46 is off, the holding detection switch 46 does not detect that the mobile battery 12 is held in the slot 14. In this case, motor 60 does not move male connector 58 in the +Z-axis direction. Thereby, the male connector 58 does not approach the female connector 49 of the mobile battery 12 .
  • FIG. 9 shows a state where the connector holder 56 is positioned most in the +Z-axis direction.
  • the switch operator 564 contacts the movable contact piece 521 of the connection detection switch 52 and presses the movable contact piece 521 in the +Z-axis direction.
  • the connection detection switch 52 is turned on.
  • the position of the male connector 58 at this time is the connection position.
  • the position of each member of the battery lock mechanism 26 including the male connector 58 and the link bar 48 when the male connector 58 is in the connected position corresponds to the first position of the present invention.
  • the connection detection switch 52 detects that the male connector 58 is positioned at the connection position and that the male connector 58 and the female connector 49 of the mobile battery 12 are connected.
  • FIG. 11 shows the state where the connector holder 56 is positioned most in the -Z-axis direction.
  • the switch operator 564 contacts the movable contact piece 541 of the disconnection detection switch 54 and presses the movable contact piece 541 in the -Z-axis direction.
  • the disconnection detection switch 54 is turned on.
  • the position of the male connector 58 at this time is the disconnection position.
  • the disconnection detection switch 54 detects that the male connector 58 is positioned at the disconnection position and the connection between the male connector 58 and the female connector 49 of the mobile battery 12 is disconnected.
  • the position of each member of the battery lock mechanism 26 including the male connector 58 and the link bar 48 when the male connector 58 is in the disconnected position corresponds to the second position of the present invention.
  • FIG. 22A, 22B and 22C are cross-sectional views of the bottom cover assembly 24 and the mobile battery 12.
  • FIG. 22A, 22B and 22C are cross-sectional views of the bottom cover assembly 24 and the mobile battery 12.
  • FIG. 22A shows the state when the male connector 58 is positioned at the disconnected position.
  • the tip of the terminal 581 of the male connector 58 is positioned in the ⁇ Z-axis direction relative to the bottom cover 36, as shown in FIG. 22A.
  • the disconnection detection switch 54 is turned on, and the connection detection switch 52 is turned off.
  • FIG. 22B shows a state in which the male connector 58 has moved in the +Z-axis direction from the disconnected position.
  • the tip of the terminal 581 passes through the connector insertion hole 361 of the bottom cover 36 .
  • the tip of the terminal 581 that has passed through the connector insertion hole 361 is inserted into the terminal hole 491 of the female connector 49 of the mobile battery 12 .
  • both the disconnection detection switch 54 and the connection detection switch 52 are turned off.
  • FIG. 22C shows the state when the male connector 58 is positioned at the connection position.
  • the connection between the male connector 58 and the female connector 49 of the mobile battery 12 is completed.
  • the disconnection detection switch 54 is turned off, and the connection detection switch 52 is turned on.
  • connection detection switch 52 detects that the male connector 58 and the female connector 49 are connected while the male connector 58 is moving toward the female connector 49 of the mobile battery 12
  • the controller 66 controls the motor 60 to stop the male connector 58 .
  • the disconnect detection switch 54 detects that the male connector 58 and the female connector 49 are disconnected. In this case, the controller 66 controls the motor 60 to stop the male connector 58 .
  • the holding detection switch 46 detects that the mobile battery 12 is held in the slot 14
  • the connection detection switch 52 detects that the male connector 58 and the female connector 49 of the mobile battery 12 are connected.
  • the control unit 66 permits the use of the mobile battery 12 . Specifically, the control unit 66 controls charging of the mobile battery 12 and charges the mobile battery 12 . At this time, the battery lock mechanism 26 is locked, and the user cannot pull out the mobile battery 12 from the slot 14 .
  • the holding detection switch 46 does not detect that the mobile battery 12 is held in the slot 14, or the connection detection switch 52 detects that the male connector 58 and the female connector 49 of the mobile battery 12 are connected. If not, the control unit 66 prohibits the use of the mobile battery 12 . Specifically, the control unit 66 does not perform charging control of the mobile battery 12 and does not charge the mobile battery 12 . At this time, the battery lock mechanism 26 is unlocked, and the user can pull out the mobile battery 12 from the slot 14 .
  • the battery exchanger 10 of this embodiment has a mechanism for discharging liquid such as rainwater from the inside of the slot 14 to the outside.
  • the configuration of the battery exchanging machine 10 of the present embodiment is the same as that of the battery exchanging machine 10 of the first embodiment except for the construction described below.
  • FIG. 23 is a perspective view of the bottom cover 36.
  • FIG. 24 is a cross-sectional view of the slot 14.
  • FIG. FIG. 24 shows a state in which mobile battery 12 is held in slot 14 .
  • the bottom cover 36 has a connector insertion hole 361, an intake port 362, a switch hole 363, and a drainage channel 364.
  • the drainage channel 364 drains liquid such as rainwater from the inside of the slot sleeve 22 to the outside.
  • the drainage channel 364 is arranged in the ⁇ Y-axis direction from the intake port 362 and the switch hole 363 . That is, the drainage channel 364 is arranged vertically below the intake port 362 and the switch hole 363 . Thereby, as shown in FIG. 24, the drainage path 364 is arranged vertically below the fan 42 and the holding detection switch 46 .
  • the drainage channel 364 is composed of a first drainage channel 365 and a second drainage channel 366 .
  • the portion of the bottom cover 36 in the -Y-axis direction from the position where the holding detection switch 46 is attached is concave in the -Z-axis direction. This concave portion extends in the X-axis direction as shown in FIG. This concave portion constitutes the first drainage channel 365 .
  • An opening opening in the Y-axis direction is formed at the end of the first drainage channel 365 on the -X-axis direction side. This opening constitutes the second drainage channel 366 .
  • a filtering member 80 is attached to the first drainage channel 365 .
  • the filtering member 80 is fitted into the concave first drainage channel 365 .
  • the filtering member 80 is attachable to and detachable from the first drainage channel 365 .
  • Two ribs 367 are formed in the +Y-axis direction from the first drainage channel 365 .
  • the two ribs 367 press the portion of the filtering member 80 protruding from the first drainage channel 365 in the -Y-axis direction.
  • the filtering member 80 may be, for example, a porous member such as a sponge filter.
  • FIG. 25 is a cross-sectional view of the slot 14.
  • FIG. FIG. 25 is an enlarged view of the drainage channel 364 and its vicinity.
  • FIG. 25 shows the mobile battery 12 held in the slot sleeve 22 .
  • the liquid that has entered the slot 14 passes through the filtering member 80 of the first drainage channel 365 and is discharged to the outside of the slot 14 through the second drainage channel 366, as indicated by the arrows in FIG.
  • the filter member 80 By providing the filter member 80 in the first drain 365 , the liquid flow is dispersed or decelerated while passing through the filter member 80 . As a result, it is possible to prevent the liquid from being discharged from the slot 14 with force.
  • Solid dust such as dust, fallen leaves, and paper may enter the inside of the slot sleeve 22 .
  • the provision of the filtering member 80 in the first drain 365 allows debris to be retained inside the slot sleeve 22 . Dust accumulated inside the slot sleeve 22 can be removed together with the filtering member 80 .
  • the intake port 362 and the drainage channel 364 are formed in the bottom cover 36 , cleaning of the intake port 362 and the drainage channel 364 can be performed with the bottom cover 36 removed from the slot body 28 .
  • the shape of the bottom cover 36 is different from that of the battery exchanging machine 10 of the first embodiment.
  • the configuration of the battery exchanging machine 10 of the present embodiment is the same as that of the battery exchanging machine 10 of the first embodiment except for the construction described below.
  • FIG. 26 is a perspective view of the slot 14.
  • FIG. 26 shows the bottom cover assembly 24 removed from the slot body 28.
  • FIG. 26 is a perspective view of the slot 14.
  • FIG. 26 shows the bottom cover assembly 24 removed from the slot body 28.
  • the bottom cover 36 has one bottom surface 371 and four side surfaces 372 , 373 , 374 and 375 .
  • the bottom surface 371 is formed in a rectangular shape when viewed from the +Z-axis direction.
  • a side surface 372 , a side surface 373 , a side surface 374 , and a side surface 375 extend in the +Z-axis direction from each of the four sides of the bottom surface 371 .
  • the battery exchanges 10 of the first to third embodiments described above are exchanges having a charging function. That is, the battery exchange 10 of the first to third embodiments functions as a charging device.
  • the battery exchange 10 may be an exchange having a power feeding function. That is, the battery exchange 10 may function as a power supply device.
  • the battery exchange machine 10 may be used as a power supply device installed in a house, building, factory, or the like. Also, the battery exchange 10 may be used as a power supply device that supplies electric power to a moving object such as a vehicle, an aircraft, or a ship. Also, the battery exchange 10 may be used as a power supply device that supplies power to a power system (commercial power supply) (reverse power flow).
  • a power system commercial power supply
  • FIG. 27 is a schematic cross-sectional view of the battery changer 10.
  • the battery exchange 10 When the battery exchange 10 is used as a power supply device, the battery exchange 10 has a power supply destination connection unit 100 .
  • a power consumption device outside the battery exchange 10 is connected to the power supply destination connection unit 100 .
  • a power system (commercial power source) may be connected to the power supply destination connection unit 100 .
  • a power consumption device inside the battery exchange 10 may be connected to the power supply destination connection unit 100 .
  • the power consumption device inside the battery exchange 10 is, for example, the cooling device 96 and the like.
  • An inverter 104 is provided on the power transmission path 102 between the power supply destination connection portion 100 and the slot 14 . Inverter 104 functions as a DC/AC converter or a DC/DC converter.
  • the battery changer 10 has a controller 18 above the slots 14 .
  • the control device 18 controls the inverter 104 to perform power supply control and the like in the battery exchange 10 .
  • Inverter 104 corresponds to
  • the slot sleeve 22 entirely covers the mobile battery 12 it holds.
  • the slot sleeve 22 may be a member that partially covers the mobile battery 12 that it holds.
  • the stopper 72 when the battery lock mechanism 26 is in the locked state, the stopper 72 abuts against the upper surface 121 of the mobile battery 12 to restrict movement of the mobile battery 12 in the +Z-axis direction. do.
  • the battery lock mechanism 26 locks the mobile battery 12 in the +Z-axis direction by contacting the contact portions (not shown) provided on the side surfaces 123, 124, 125, and 126 of the mobile battery 12. Movement may be restricted.
  • the technology disclosed in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 10-313543 may be applied to the slots 14 of the first to third embodiments.
  • the battery lock mechanism 26 converts the movement of the male connector 58 in the Z-axis direction into the movement of the stopper 72 in the Y-axis direction.
  • connection detection switch 52 when the movable contact piece 521 of the connection detection switch 52 is pressed by the switch actuator 564 of the connector holder 56, the connection detection switch 52 moves between the male connector 58 and the mobile terminal. It detects that the female connector 49 of the battery 12 is connected. The connection detection switch 52 detects the connection between the male connector 58 and the female connector 49 of the mobile battery 12 by detecting the position of the switch operating element 564 using an optical method. good too.
  • the disconnect detection switch 54 detects the disconnection between the male connector 58 and the female connector 49 of the mobile battery 12 by detecting the position of the switch operating element 564 using an optical method. may be detected.

Abstract

A battery replacement device (10) that holds a mobile battery (12) comprises a slot (14) that holds the mobile battery (12), a male connector (58) to be connected to a female connector (49) of the mobile battery (12), a connector unit (40) that moves the male connector (58) toward the female connector (49), a stopper (72) provided so as to be movably backward and forward with respect to the movement path of the mobile battery (12), and a battery locking mechanism (26) that mechanically connects the male connector (58) and the stopper (72) to each other.

Description

保持装置holding device
　本発明は、電気機器を保持する保持装置に関する。 The present invention relates to a holding device that holds electrical equipment.
　特許第６２８６０８４号公報には、蓄電池を保持する保持装置が開示されている。 Japanese Patent No. 6286084 discloses a holding device that holds a storage battery.
　特許第６２８６０８４号公報に開示された保持装置では、コネクタを移動させる駆動部を有する。また、この保持装置は、保持装置に蓄電池が保持された状態で蓋がロックされる。そのため、蓋がロックされるための駆動部を、コネクタと移動させる駆動部とは別に設けられる必要がある。そのため、保持装置の製造コストが大きくなる問題がある。 The holding device disclosed in Japanese Patent No. 6286084 has a driving section for moving the connector. In addition, the lid of the holding device is locked while the storage battery is held by the holding device. Therefore, it is necessary to provide a driving portion for locking the lid separately from the driving portion for moving the connector. Therefore, there is a problem that the manufacturing cost of the holding device increases.
　本発明は、上記課題を解決することを目的とする。 An object of the present invention is to solve the above problems.
　本発明の態様の保持装置は、第１電気端子を有する電気機器を保持する保持装置であって、前記電気機器を保持する保持部と、前記保持部に保持された前記電気機器の前記第１電気端子に接続される第２電気端子と、前記第２電気端子を前記第１電気端子に近づく方向に移動させる、及び／又は、前記第２電気端子を前記第１電気端子から離れる方向に移動させる、駆動部と、前記電気機器を前記保持部に保持させるときに前記電気機器が移動する軌跡である移動軌跡に対して、進退可能に設けられる進退部と、前記第２電気端子と前記進退部とを、互いに機械的に接続する接続部と、を備える。 A holding device according to an aspect of the present invention is a holding device for holding an electrical device having a first electrical terminal, comprising: a holding portion for holding the electrical device; and the first terminal of the electrical device held by the holding portion. a second electrical terminal connected to the electrical terminal; and moving the second electrical terminal toward the first electrical terminal and/or moving the second electrical terminal away from the first electrical terminal. a driving portion that allows the electric device to move when held by the holding portion; and a connecting portion for mechanically connecting the portions to each other.
　本発明により、製造コストを抑制できる保持装置を提供できる。 According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a holding device capable of suppressing manufacturing costs.
図１は、バッテリ交換機の外観模式図である。FIG. 1 is an external schematic diagram of a battery exchange. 図２は、バッテリ交換機の断面模式図である。FIG. 2 is a schematic cross-sectional view of the battery exchange. 図３は、スロットの斜視図である。FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the slot. 図４は、スロットの断面図である。FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of the slot. 図５は、モバイルバッテリの斜視図である。FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a mobile battery. 図６は、モバイルバッテリの上面を示す図である。FIG. 6 is a diagram showing the top surface of the mobile battery. 図７は、モバイルバッテリの底面を示す図である。FIG. 7 is a diagram showing the bottom surface of the mobile battery. 図８は、モバイルバッテリの断面図である。FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view of the mobile battery. 図９は、スロットの斜視図である。FIG. 9 is a perspective view of the slot. 図１０は、スロットの斜視図である。FIG. 10 is a perspective view of the slot. 図１１は、スロットの斜視図である。FIG. 11 is a perspective view of the slot. 図１２は、ボトムカバーの斜視図である。FIG. 12 is a perspective view of the bottom cover. 図１３は、スロットの断面図である。FIG. 13 is a cross-sectional view of the slot. 図１４は、スロットの断面図である。FIG. 14 is a cross-sectional view of the slot. 図１５Ａ及び図１５Ｂは、スロットの断面図である。15A and 15B are cross-sectional views of the slot. 図１６は、バッテリロック機構の分解斜視図である。FIG. 16 is an exploded perspective view of the battery lock mechanism. 図１７は、バッテリロック機構の断面図である。FIG. 17 is a cross-sectional view of the battery lock mechanism. 図１８は、バッテリロック機構の断面図である。FIG. 18 is a cross-sectional view of the battery lock mechanism. 図１９は、バッテリロック機構の断面図である。FIG. 19 is a cross-sectional view of the battery lock mechanism. 図２０は、スロットの正面図である。FIG. 20 is a front view of the slot. 図２１は、スロットの正面図である。FIG. 21 is a front view of the slot. 図２２Ａ、図２２Ｂ及び図２２Ｃは、ボトムカバーアッシ及びモバイルバッテリの断面図である。22A, 22B and 22C are cross-sectional views of the bottom cover assembly and the mobile battery. 図２３は、ボトムカバーの斜視図である。FIG. 23 is a perspective view of the bottom cover. 図２４は、スロットの断面図である。FIG. 24 is a cross-sectional view of the slot. 図２５は、スロットの断面図である。FIG. 25 is a cross-sectional view of the slot. 図２６は、スロットの斜視図である。FIG. 26 is a perspective view of a slot; 図２７は、バッテリ交換機の断面模式図である。FIG. 27 is a schematic cross-sectional view of the battery exchange.
　〔第１実施形態〕
　図１は、バッテリ交換機１０の外観模式図である。バッテリ交換機１０は、モバイルバッテリ１２の充電を行う装置である。ユーザは、充電率（SOC: State of Charge）が低くなったモバイルバッテリ１２をバッテリ交換機１０に預ける。ユーザは、充電が完了した別のモバイルバッテリ１２をバッテリ交換機１０から受け取る。モバイルバッテリ１２は、その内部に、電力を蓄電する蓄電部を有する。モバイルバッテリ１２は、本発明の電気機器及び蓄電器に相当する。 [First embodiment]
FIG. 1 is a schematic external view of the battery exchange machine 10. As shown in FIG. The battery exchange 10 is a device that charges the mobile battery 12 . The user leaves the mobile battery 12 with a low state of charge (SOC) at the battery exchange 10 . The user receives another fully charged mobile battery 12 from the battery exchange 10 . The mobile battery 12 has a power storage unit that stores electric power therein. The mobile battery 12 corresponds to the electrical equipment and storage device of the present invention.
　バッテリ交換機１０は、８つのスロット１４、及び、１つの操作パネル１６を有する。ユーザは、モバイルバッテリ１２をスロット１４に挿入する。モバイルバッテリ１２がスロット１４に保持されると、バッテリ交換機１０はモバイルバッテリ１２の充電を開始する。操作パネル１６は、ユーザにより操作される装置である。ユーザは、操作パネル１６を操作することにより、例えば、料金の支払い等を行う。 The battery exchange 10 has eight slots 14 and one operation panel 16. A user inserts the mobile battery 12 into the slot 14 . When the mobile battery 12 is held in the slot 14 , the battery exchange 10 starts charging the mobile battery 12 . The operation panel 16 is a device operated by a user. By operating the operation panel 16, the user pays a fee, for example.
　スロット１４は、バッテリ交換機１０の前面１０１に開口する。バッテリ交換機１０の前面１０１は、鉛直方向（重力方向）に対して傾斜する。ユーザが前面１０１に向かって立っている状態で、前面１０１の上部は、前面１０１の下部よりもユーザに対して遠くに位置する。これにより、ユーザがモバイルバッテリ１２をスロット１４に挿入するときに、ユーザは前傾姿勢を取ることができる。そのため、モバイルバッテリ１２をスロット１４に挿入し易くなる。 The slot 14 opens to the front face 101 of the battery exchange machine 10 . The front surface 101 of the battery exchange machine 10 is inclined with respect to the vertical direction (the direction of gravity). With the user standing facing the front face 101, the top of the front face 101 is farther away from the user than the bottom of the front face 101 is. This allows the user to lean forward when inserting the mobile battery 12 into the slot 14 . Therefore, it becomes easier to insert the mobile battery 12 into the slot 14 .
　図２は、バッテリ交換機１０の断面模式図である。バッテリ交換機１０は、外部の電力源が接続される電力源接続部９０を有する。外部の電力源は、例えば、電力系統（商用電源）、バッテリ電源等である。電力源接続部９０とスロット１４との間における電力伝達経路９２上には、インバータ９４が設けられる。インバータ９４は、ＡＣ／ＤＣ変換器、又は、ＤＣ／ＤＣ変換器として機能する。バッテリ交換機１０は、スロット１４の上方に制御装置１８を有する。制御装置１８は、インバータ９４を制御して、バッテリ交換機１０における充電制御等を行う充電制御部として機能する。バッテリ交換機１０は、スロット１４の下方にユーティリティスペース２０を有する。ユーティリティスペース２０には、バッテリ交換機１０の内部を冷却する冷却装置９６等が設置されてもよい。インバータ９４は、本発明の第１電力変換部に相当する。 FIG. 2 is a schematic cross-sectional view of the battery changer 10. FIG. The battery exchange 10 has a power source connector 90 to which an external power source is connected. The external power source is, for example, a power system (commercial power source), a battery power source, or the like. An inverter 94 is provided on the power transmission path 92 between the power source connector 90 and the slot 14 . Inverter 94 functions as an AC/DC converter or a DC/DC converter. The battery changer 10 has a controller 18 above the slots 14 . The control device 18 functions as a charging control section that controls the inverter 94 and performs charging control and the like in the battery exchange 10 . The battery changer 10 has a utility space 20 below the slots 14 . A cooling device 96 or the like for cooling the inside of the battery exchange machine 10 may be installed in the utility space 20 . The inverter 94 corresponds to the first power converter of the invention.
　以下では、次のように規定されたＸ軸、Ｙ軸及びＺ軸に基づいてバッテリ交換機１０について説明する。スロット１４に対してモバイルバッテリ１２が挿抜される方向をＺ軸方向とする。Ｚ軸方向において、スロット１４の最奥部から開口部に向かう方向を＋Ｚ軸方向とする。＋Ｚ軸方向は、スロット１４からモバイルバッテリ１２が引き抜かれる方向である。バッテリ交換機１０の幅方向と平行な方向をＸ軸方向とする。ユーザがバッテリ交換機１０の前面１０１に向かって立ったときに、Ｘ軸方向において右手側を＋Ｘ軸方向とする。Ｚ軸及びＸ軸に直交する方向をＹ軸方向とする。Ｙ軸方向において、上側を＋Ｙ軸方向とする。Ｚ軸方向は、本発明の保持方向に相当する。Ｙ軸方向は、本発明の交差方向に相当する。以下では、＋Ｚ軸方向から見た状態の図を正面図と記載することがある。 Below, the battery exchange machine 10 will be described based on the X-axis, Y-axis, and Z-axis defined as follows. The direction in which the mobile battery 12 is inserted into and removed from the slot 14 is defined as the Z-axis direction. In the Z-axis direction, the direction from the innermost part of the slot 14 toward the opening is defined as +Z-axis direction. The +Z-axis direction is the direction in which the mobile battery 12 is pulled out from the slot 14 . The direction parallel to the width direction of the battery exchange machine 10 is defined as the X-axis direction. When the user stands facing the front face 101 of the battery exchange machine 10, the right hand side in the X-axis direction is the +X-axis direction. A direction orthogonal to the Z-axis and the X-axis is defined as the Y-axis direction. In the Y-axis direction, the upper side is the +Y-axis direction. The Z-axis direction corresponds to the holding direction of the present invention. The Y-axis direction corresponds to the intersecting direction of the present invention. In the following description, a view viewed from the +Z-axis direction may be referred to as a front view.
　［スロットの全体構成］
　図３は、スロット１４の斜視図である。図３は、スロット１４にモバイルバッテリ１２が挿入されていない状態を示す。図４は、スロット１４の断面図である。図４は、スロット１４にモバイルバッテリ１２が挿入されている状態を示す。 [Overall configuration of slots]
3 is a perspective view of slot 14. FIG. FIG. 3 shows a state in which the mobile battery 12 is not inserted into the slot 14. FIG. FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of slot 14 . FIG. 4 shows a state in which the mobile battery 12 is inserted into the slot 14. FIG.
　図３に示すように、スロット１４は、スロットスリーブ２２及びバッテリロック機構２６を有する。 As shown in FIG. 3, the slot 14 has a slot sleeve 22 and a battery locking mechanism 26.
　スロットスリーブ２２は、モバイルバッテリ１２を保持する。スロットスリーブ２２は、スロット本体２８、スロットフランジ３０、スロットステー３２、スロットガイド３４及びボトムカバー３６を有する。 The slot sleeve 22 holds the mobile battery 12. The slot sleeve 22 has a slot body 28 , a slot flange 30 , a slot stay 32 , a slot guide 34 and a bottom cover 36 .
　スロット本体２８は、アルミニウムにより形成される。スロット本体２８は、アルミニウムに限らず、他の金属又は樹脂により形成されてもよい。スロット本体２８がアルミニウムにより形成される場合、スロット本体２８が樹脂により形成される場合に比べて、スロット本体２８の耐久性を高くできる。 The slot body 28 is made of aluminum. The slot body 28 is not limited to aluminum, and may be made of other metals or resins. When the slot body 28 is made of aluminum, the durability of the slot body 28 can be increased compared to when the slot body 28 is made of resin.
　スロット本体２８は、筒状の部材である。図４に示すように、スロット本体２８は、内部に保持スペース２８１を有する。保持スペース２８１は、スロット本体２８をＺ軸方向に貫通する穴である。スロット１４にモバイルバッテリ１２が保持される場合、モバイルバッテリ１２の大部分がこの保持スペース２８１に保持される。 The slot body 28 is a cylindrical member. As shown in FIG. 4, the slot body 28 has a holding space 281 inside. The holding space 281 is a hole penetrating the slot body 28 in the Z-axis direction. When the mobile battery 12 is held in the slot 14 , most of the mobile battery 12 is held in this holding space 281 .
　スロット本体２８をＺ軸方向から見た場合に、スロット本体２８の外形は略矩形である。スロット本体２８は、下側面２８２、上側面２８３、左側面２８４及び右側面２８５の４つの側面を有する。スロット本体２８は、＋Ｚ軸方向の端部に開口部２８６を有し、－Ｚ軸方向の端部に開口部２８７を有する。 When the slot body 28 is viewed from the Z-axis direction, the outer shape of the slot body 28 is substantially rectangular. The slot body 28 has four sides: a bottom side 282 , a top side 283 , a left side 284 and a right side 285 . The slot body 28 has an opening 286 at the +Z-axis direction end and an opening 287 at the −Z-axis direction end.
　図３及び図４に示すように、スロット本体２８の＋Ｚ軸方向側の開口部２８６にスロットフランジ３０が取り付けられる。スロットフランジ３０は、金属により形成される。スロットフランジ３０は、金属に限らず、樹脂により形成されてもよい。スロットフランジ３０が金属により形成される場合、スロットフランジ３０が樹脂により形成される場合に比べて、スロットフランジ３０の耐久性を高くできる。 As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the slot flange 30 is attached to the opening 286 of the slot body 28 on the +Z-axis direction side. The slot flange 30 is made of metal. The slot flange 30 is not limited to metal, and may be made of resin. When the slot flange 30 is made of metal, the durability of the slot flange 30 can be increased compared to when the slot flange 30 is made of resin.
　図３及び図４に示すように、スロットフランジ３０の＋Ｚ軸方向側にスロットステー３２が取り付けられる。スロットステー３２は、樹脂により形成される。スロットステー３２は、樹脂に限らず、金属により形成されてもよい。スロットステー３２が樹脂により形成される場合、スロットステー３２が金属により形成される場合に比べて、スロットステー３２を安価に製造できる。 As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, a slot stay 32 is attached to the +Z-axis direction side of the slot flange 30 . The slot stay 32 is made of resin. The slot stay 32 may be made of metal instead of resin. When the slot stay 32 is made of resin, the slot stay 32 can be manufactured at a lower cost than when the slot stay 32 is made of metal.
　スロットステー３２は、挿入口３２１を有する。挿入口３２１は、スロットステー３２をＺ軸方向に貫通する穴である。スロットステー３２をＺ軸方向から見た場合に、挿入口３２１は、略矩形である。挿入口３２１は、スロット本体２８の保持スペース２８１に接続される。 The slot stay 32 has an insertion opening 321. The insertion port 321 is a hole passing through the slot stay 32 in the Z-axis direction. When the slot stay 32 is viewed from the Z-axis direction, the insertion opening 321 is substantially rectangular. The insertion opening 321 is connected to the holding space 281 of the slot body 28 .
　図３及び図４に示すように、スロットステー３２には、扉３８が取り付けられる。扉３８は、樹脂により形成される。扉３８は、樹脂に限らず、金属により形成されてもよい。扉３８が樹脂により形成される場合、扉３８が金属により形成される場合に比べて、扉３８を安価に製造できる。 A door 38 is attached to the slot stay 32 as shown in FIGS. The door 38 is made of resin. The door 38 may be made of metal instead of resin. When the door 38 is made of resin, the door 38 can be manufactured at a lower cost than when the door 38 is made of metal.
　図４に示すように、扉３８は、シャフト３８１を中心に回転可能に設けられる。シャフト３８１は、スロットステー３２の＋Ｙ軸方向側に取り付けられる。モバイルバッテリ１２がスロット１４に挿入されていないときに、扉３８は閉じている。このとき、扉３８は、スロット本体２８の＋Ｚ軸方向側の開口部２８６を閉塞する。モバイルバッテリ１２がスロット１４に挿入されるときに、モバイルバッテリ１２により扉３８が－Ｚ軸方向に押される。これにより、扉３８は、シャフト３８１を中心に回転して開く。このとき、扉３８は、スロット本体２８の＋Ｚ軸方向側の開口部２８６を開放する。 As shown in FIG. 4, the door 38 is rotatably provided around a shaft 381. The shaft 381 is attached to the +Y-axis direction side of the slot stay 32 . The door 38 is closed when the mobile battery 12 is not inserted into the slot 14. - 特許庁At this time, the door 38 closes the opening 286 on the +Z-axis direction side of the slot body 28 . When the mobile battery 12 is inserted into the slot 14, the mobile battery 12 pushes the door 38 in the -Z-axis direction. As a result, the door 38 rotates around the shaft 381 and opens. At this time, the door 38 opens the opening 286 on the +Z-axis direction side of the slot body 28 .
　図３及び図４に示すように、スロットステー３２の＋Ｙ軸方向側に、バッテリロック機構２６が取り付けられる。バッテリロック機構２６がロック状態である場合、バッテリロック機構２６は、モバイルバッテリ１２の＋Ｚ軸方向への移動を規制する。これにより、ユーザは、モバイルバッテリ１２をスロット１４から引き抜くことができない。バッテリロック機構２６がアンロック状態である場合、バッテリロック機構２６は、モバイルバッテリ１２の＋Ｚ軸方向への移動を可能にする。これにより、ユーザは、モバイルバッテリ１２をスロット１４から引き抜くことができる。 As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the battery lock mechanism 26 is attached to the +Y-axis direction side of the slot stay 32 . When the battery lock mechanism 26 is in the locked state, the battery lock mechanism 26 restricts movement of the mobile battery 12 in the +Z-axis direction. This prevents the user from pulling out the mobile battery 12 from the slot 14 . When the battery lock mechanism 26 is in the unlocked state, the battery lock mechanism 26 allows the mobile battery 12 to move in the +Z-axis direction. Thereby, the user can pull out the mobile battery 12 from the slot 14 .
　図３及び図４に示すように、スロットステー３２の＋Ｚ軸方向側に、スロットガイド３４が取り付けられる。スロットガイド３４は、樹脂により形成される。スロットガイド３４は、樹脂に限らず、金属により形成されてもよい。スロットガイド３４が樹脂により形成される場合、スロットガイド３４が金属により形成される場合に比べて、スロットガイド３４を安価に製造できる。 As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, a slot guide 34 is attached to the +Z-axis direction side of the slot stay 32 . The slot guide 34 is made of resin. The slot guide 34 is not limited to resin, and may be made of metal. When the slot guide 34 is made of resin, the slot guide 34 can be manufactured at a lower cost than when the slot guide 34 is made of metal.
　スロットガイド３４は、挿入口３４１を有する。挿入口３４１は、スロットガイド３４をＺ軸方向に貫通する穴である。スロットガイド３４をＺ軸方向から見た場合に、挿入口３４１は、略矩形である。挿入口３４１は、スロットステー３２の挿入口３２１に接続される。 The slot guide 34 has an insertion opening 341. The insertion port 341 is a hole passing through the slot guide 34 in the Z-axis direction. When the slot guide 34 is viewed from the Z-axis direction, the insertion opening 341 is substantially rectangular. The insertion port 341 is connected to the insertion port 321 of the slot stay 32 .
　図３及び図４に示すように、スロット本体２８の－Ｚ軸方向側の開口部２８７に、ボトムカバー３６が取り付けられる。ボトムカバー３６は、樹脂により形成される。ボトムカバー３６は、樹脂に限らず、金属により形成されてもよい。ボトムカバー３６が樹脂により形成される場合、ボトムカバー３６が金属により形成される場合に比べて、ボトムカバー３６を安価に製造できる。 As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the bottom cover 36 is attached to the opening 287 of the slot body 28 on the -Z-axis direction side. The bottom cover 36 is made of resin. The bottom cover 36 may be made of metal instead of resin. When the bottom cover 36 is made of resin, the bottom cover 36 can be manufactured at a lower cost than when the bottom cover 36 is made of metal.
　図４に示すように、ボトムカバー３６には、コネクタユニット４０、ファン４２、電子回路基板４４及び保持検出スイッチ４６が取り付けられる。ボトムカバー３６にコネクタユニット４０、ファン４２、電子回路基板４４及び保持検出スイッチ４６が取り付けられた状態で、ボトムカバーアッシ２４を構成する。ボトムカバーアッシ２４については、後に詳述する。 As shown in FIG. 4, a connector unit 40, a fan 42, an electronic circuit board 44, and a holding detection switch 46 are attached to the bottom cover 36. The bottom cover assembly 24 is configured with the connector unit 40 , the fan 42 , the electronic circuit board 44 and the holding detection switch 46 attached to the bottom cover 36 . The bottom cover assembly 24 will be detailed later.
　図３及び図４に示すように、スロットスリーブ２２の＋Ｙ軸方向側に、バッテリロック機構２６のリンクバー４８が設けられる。リンクバー４８は、バッテリロック機構２６からコネクタユニット４０に向かって延びる。図４に示すように、リンクバー４８を含むバッテリロック機構２６は、スロットスリーブ２２に保持されたモバイルバッテリ１２よりも長い。また、リンクバー４８を含むバッテリロック機構２６は、Ｚ軸方向に平行に延びる。 As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the link bar 48 of the battery lock mechanism 26 is provided on the +Y-axis direction side of the slot sleeve 22 . Link bar 48 extends from battery lock mechanism 26 toward connector unit 40 . As shown in FIG. 4 , the battery locking mechanism 26 including the link bar 48 is longer than the mobile battery 12 retained in the slot sleeve 22 . Also, the battery lock mechanism 26 including the link bar 48 extends parallel to the Z-axis direction.
　［モバイルバッテリの構成］
　図５は、モバイルバッテリ１２の斜視図である。図６は、モバイルバッテリ１２の上面１２１を示す図である。図７は、モバイルバッテリ１２の底面１２２を示す図である。図８は、モバイルバッテリ１２の断面図である。 [Mobile battery configuration]
FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the mobile battery 12. FIG. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing the upper surface 121 of the mobile battery 12. As shown in FIG. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing the bottom surface 122 of the mobile battery 12. As shown in FIG. FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view of the mobile battery 12. FIG.
　以下のモバイルバッテリ１２の構成の説明において、次のように規定されたＵ軸、Ｖ軸及びＷ軸を用いる。モバイルバッテリ１２の長手方向をＷ軸方向とし、底面１２２から上面１２１に向かう方向を＋Ｗ軸方向とする。モバイルバッテリ１２の側面１２３と側面１２４とが並ぶ方向をＶ軸方向とし、側面１２３から側面１２４に向かう方向を＋Ｖ軸方向とする。側面１２５と側面１２６とが並ぶ方向をＵ軸方向とし、側面１２５から側面１２６に向かう方向を＋Ｕ軸方向とする。 In the description of the configuration of the mobile battery 12 below, the U-axis, V-axis and W-axis defined as follows are used. The longitudinal direction of the mobile battery 12 is the W-axis direction, and the direction from the bottom surface 122 to the top surface 121 is the +W-axis direction. The direction in which the side surfaces 123 and 124 of the mobile battery 12 are aligned is the V-axis direction, and the direction from the side surface 123 to the side surface 124 is the +V-axis direction. The direction in which the side surfaces 125 and 126 are aligned is defined as the U-axis direction, and the direction from the side surface 125 to the side surface 126 is defined as the +U-axis direction.
　図５及び図６に示すように、モバイルバッテリ１２の上面１２１にはハンドル１３が設けられる。ハンドル１３は、第１把持部１３１及び第２把持部１３２を有する。第１把持部１３１は、Ｕ軸方向に延びる。第２把持部１３２は、Ｖ軸方向に延びる。ユーザは、ハンドル１３を把持して、スロット１４に対してモバイルバッテリ１２の挿抜を行う。 As shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, a handle 13 is provided on the upper surface 121 of the mobile battery 12 . The handle 13 has a first grip portion 131 and a second grip portion 132 . The first grip portion 131 extends in the U-axis direction. The second grip portion 132 extends in the V-axis direction. The user grips the handle 13 and inserts/removes the mobile battery 12 into/from the slot 14 .
　図６及び図７に示すようにモバイルバッテリ１２の側面１２３、側面１２４、側面１２５及び側面１２６のうち、側面１２４は、外側に凸の曲面状である。側面１２３、側面１２４、側面１２５及び側面１２６のうち、側面１２３、側面１２５及び側面１２６は、略平面状である。 As shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, of the side surfaces 123, 124, 125, and 126 of the mobile battery 12, the side surface 124 is curved outwardly. Of the side surfaces 123, 124, 125 and 126, the side surfaces 123, 125 and 126 are substantially planar.
　図７及び図８に示すようにモバイルバッテリ１２の底面１２２には、雌型コネクタ４９が設けられる。雌型コネクタ４９は、レセプタクルとも称される。雌型コネクタ４９は、モバイルバッテリ１２の外部に向かって露出している。雌型コネクタ４９は、Ｖ軸方向における底面１２２の中央よりも＋Ｖ軸方向側に配置される。雌型コネクタ４９は、モバイルバッテリ１２の陥没部１２７に設けられる。陥没部１２７は、底面１２２よりも＋Ｗ軸方向に向かって窪んでいる。雌型コネクタ４９は、底面１２２よりも＋Ｗ軸方向に配置される。これにより、底面１２２を下にしてモバイルバッテリ１２を地面等に置いた場合に、雌型コネクタ４９と地面等との接触を抑制できる。そのため、雌型コネクタ４９の汚れ、損傷等を抑制できる。また、雌型コネクタ４９に導電体が接触することを抑制できる。そのため、モバイルバッテリ１２の意図しない放電を抑制できる。 A female connector 49 is provided on the bottom surface 122 of the mobile battery 12 as shown in FIGS. Female connector 49 is also referred to as a receptacle. Female connector 49 is exposed to the outside of mobile battery 12 . The female connector 49 is arranged on the +V-axis direction side of the center of the bottom surface 122 in the V-axis direction. Female connector 49 is provided in recessed portion 127 of mobile battery 12 . The depressed portion 127 is recessed in the +W-axis direction from the bottom surface 122 . The female connector 49 is arranged in the +W-axis direction from the bottom surface 122 . As a result, contact between the female connector 49 and the ground can be suppressed when the mobile battery 12 is placed on the ground with the bottom surface 122 facing down. Therefore, contamination, damage, etc. of the female connector 49 can be suppressed. Moreover, it is possible to suppress the contact of the conductor with the female connector 49 . Therefore, unintended discharge of the mobile battery 12 can be suppressed.
　［ボトムカバーアッシの構成］
　図９、図１０及び図１１は、スロット１４の斜視図である。図９、図１０及び図１１には、ボトムカバーアッシ２４とその周辺の構造を示す。図１０は、ボトムカバーアッシ２４がスロット本体２８から取り外された状態の構造を示す。図１２は、ボトムカバー３６の斜視図である。 [Configuration of bottom cover assembly]
9, 10 and 11 are perspective views of the slot 14. FIG. 9, 10 and 11 show the structure of the bottom cover assembly 24 and its surroundings. FIG. 10 shows the structure with the bottom cover assembly 24 removed from the slot body 28 . 12 is a perspective view of the bottom cover 36. FIG.
　図４、図９、図１０及び図１１に示すように、ボトムカバーアッシ２４は、コネクタユニット４０、ファン４２、電子回路基板４４及び保持検出スイッチ４６を有する。コネクタユニット４０、ファン４２、保持検出スイッチ４６及び電子回路基板４４は、ボトムカバー３６に取り付けられる。この状態で、ボトムカバー３６とスロット本体２８の開口部２８７とが、ボルト３７により締結される。これにより、ボトムカバーアッシ２４は、スロット本体２８に固定される。 As shown in FIGS. 4, 9, 10 and 11, the bottom cover assembly 24 has a connector unit 40, a fan 42, an electronic circuit board 44 and a holding detection switch 46. The connector unit 40 , fan 42 , holding detection switch 46 and electronic circuit board 44 are attached to the bottom cover 36 . In this state, the bottom cover 36 and the opening 287 of the slot body 28 are fastened with the bolts 37 . The bottom cover assembly 24 is thereby fixed to the slot body 28 .
　図９、図１０及び図１１に示すように、コネクタユニット４０は、ベース５０、接続検出スイッチ５２、接続解除検出スイッチ５４、コネクタホルダ５６、雄型コネクタ５８及びモータ６０を有する。雄型コネクタ５８は、プラグとも称される。 As shown in FIGS. 9, 10 and 11, the connector unit 40 has a base 50, a connection detection switch 52, a disconnection detection switch 54, a connector holder 56, a male connector 58 and a motor 60. Male connector 58 is also referred to as a plug.
　ベース５０は、ボトムカバー３６の－Ｚ軸方向側の面に固定される。ベース５０は、ボトムカバー３６の－Ｚ軸方向側の面から－Ｚ軸方向に延びる。そのため、ベース５０に多数の部材を取り付けることができる。ベース５０は、ボトムカバー３６と一体に形成されてもよい。ベース５０は、ベース本体５０１、２つのベースフランジ５０２及びスイッチ取付面５０３を有する。 The base 50 is fixed to the -Z-axis side surface of the bottom cover 36 . The base 50 extends in the −Z-axis direction from the surface of the bottom cover 36 on the −Z-axis direction side. Therefore, many members can be attached to the base 50 . The base 50 may be formed integrally with the bottom cover 36 . The base 50 has a base body 501 , two base flanges 502 and a switch mounting surface 503 .
　２つのベースフランジ５０２は、ベース本体５０１と一体に形成される。１つのベースフランジ５０２は、ベース本体５０１の＋Ｘ軸方向側に設けられる。別の１つのベースフランジ５０２は、ベース本体５０１の－Ｘ軸方向側に設けられる。それぞれのベースフランジ５０２は、ベース本体５０１の＋Ｚ軸方向側の端部からＸ軸方向に延びる。ベースフランジ５０２とボトムカバー３６とが、ボルト５０４によって締結される。これにより、ベース５０がボトムカバー３６に固定される。 The two base flanges 502 are integrally formed with the base body 501. One base flange 502 is provided on the +X-axis direction side of the base body 501 . Another base flange 502 is provided on the −X-axis direction side of the base body 501 . Each base flange 502 extends in the X-axis direction from the +Z-axis direction side end of the base body 501 . The base flange 502 and the bottom cover 36 are fastened with bolts 504 . The base 50 is thereby fixed to the bottom cover 36 .
　スイッチ取付面５０３は、ベース本体５０１と一体に形成される。スイッチ取付面５０３は、ベース本体５０１の＋Ｘ軸方向側に設けられる。スイッチ取付面５０３は、ベース本体５０１の－Ｘ軸方向側の端部から－Ｙ軸方向に延びる。 The switch mounting surface 503 is formed integrally with the base body 501. The switch mounting surface 503 is provided on the +X-axis direction side of the base body 501 . The switch mounting surface 503 extends in the -Y-axis direction from the end of the base body 501 on the -X-axis direction side.
　スイッチ取付面５０３には、接続検出スイッチ５２及び接続解除検出スイッチ５４が取り付けられる。接続検出スイッチ５２及び接続解除検出スイッチ５４は、互いにＺ軸方向に離間する。Ｚ軸方向におけるスイッチ取付面５０３の中央に対して、＋Ｚ軸方向に接続検出スイッチ５２が配置され、－Ｚ軸方向に接続解除検出スイッチ５４が配置される。接続検出スイッチ５２は、本発明の第１検出部に相当する。接続解除検出スイッチ５４は、本発明の第２検出部に相当する。 A connection detection switch 52 and a disconnection detection switch 54 are attached to the switch mounting surface 503 . The connection detection switch 52 and the disconnection detection switch 54 are separated from each other in the Z-axis direction. With respect to the center of the switch mounting surface 503 in the Z-axis direction, the connection detection switch 52 is arranged in the +Z-axis direction, and the disconnection detection switch 54 is arranged in the -Z-axis direction. The connection detection switch 52 corresponds to the first detection section of the invention. The disconnection detection switch 54 corresponds to the second detection section of the present invention.
　ベース本体５０１の＋Ｙ軸方向側の面には、コネクタホルダ５６が取り付けられる。コネクタホルダ５６は、２本のガイド孔５６１、コネクタ取付部５６２、ラック５６３及びスイッチ作動子５６４を有する。 A connector holder 56 is attached to the +Y-axis direction side surface of the base body 501 . The connector holder 56 has two guide holes 561 , a connector mounting portion 562 , a rack 563 and a switch operator 564 .
　図１１に示すように各ガイド孔５６１は、コネクタホルダ５６をＹ軸方向に貫通する。ガイド孔５６１は、Ｚ軸方向に延びる。２本のガイド孔５６１は、Ｘ軸方向において互いに離間する。それぞれのガイド孔５６１に２本のガイドピン５６５が挿入される。ガイドピン５６５はベース５０のベース本体５０１に固定される。これにより、コネクタホルダ５６は、ベース５０に対してＺ軸方向に相対移動する。 As shown in FIG. 11, each guide hole 561 penetrates the connector holder 56 in the Y-axis direction. The guide hole 561 extends in the Z-axis direction. The two guide holes 561 are separated from each other in the X-axis direction. Two guide pins 565 are inserted into each guide hole 561 . The guide pin 565 is fixed to the base body 501 of the base 50 . As a result, the connector holder 56 moves relative to the base 50 in the Z-axis direction.
　コネクタ取付部５６２には、雄型コネクタ５８が取り付けられる。これにより、雄型コネクタ５８は、コネクタホルダ５６に保持される。図４に示すように、雄型コネクタ５８は、保持検出スイッチ４６よりも＋Ｙ軸方向に配置される。これにより、スロットスリーブ２２の内部に侵入した液体による、雄型コネクタ５８の被水を抑制できる。雄型コネクタ５８は、モバイルバッテリ１２の雌型コネクタ４９に接続される。これにより、雄型コネクタ５８からモバイルバッテリ１２に電力が供給されて、モバイルバッテリ１２は充電される。 A male connector 58 is attached to the connector attachment portion 562 . The male connector 58 is thereby held by the connector holder 56 . As shown in FIG. 4 , the male connector 58 is arranged in the +Y-axis direction from the holding detection switch 46 . Accordingly, it is possible to prevent the male connector 58 from being exposed to liquid that has entered the slot sleeve 22 . Male connector 58 is connected to female connector 49 of mobile battery 12 . As a result, power is supplied from the male connector 58 to the mobile battery 12 and the mobile battery 12 is charged.
　ラック５６３は、コネクタ取付部５６２よりも－Ｚ軸方向に配置される。ラック５６３は、Ｚ軸方向に延びる。ラック５６３の＋Ｙ軸方向側は外部に露出していない。一方、図９に示すように、ラック５６３の－Ｙ軸方向側は外部に露出する。 The rack 563 is arranged in the -Z-axis direction from the connector mounting portion 562 . Rack 563 extends in the Z-axis direction. The +Y axis direction side of the rack 563 is not exposed to the outside. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 9, the −Y-axis direction side of the rack 563 is exposed to the outside.
　スイッチ作動子５６４は、コネクタホルダ５６の－Ｘ軸方向側の側面に取り付けられる。スイッチ作動子５６４は、コネクタホルダ５６とともにＺ軸方向に移動する。スイッチ作動子５６４は、コネクタホルダ５６からベース５０のスイッチ取付面５０３に沿って－Ｙ軸方向に延びる。 The switch actuator 564 is attached to the side surface of the connector holder 56 on the -X axis direction side. The switch operator 564 moves in the Z-axis direction together with the connector holder 56 . The switch actuator 564 extends from the connector holder 56 along the switch mounting surface 503 of the base 50 in the -Y-axis direction.
　ベース５０のベース本体５０１の－Ｙ軸方向側の面には、モータ６０が取り付けられる。モータ６０は、駆動軸（不図示）を有する。駆動軸は、モータ６０から＋Ｙ軸方向に延びる。駆動軸の先端は、コネクタホルダ５６内に挿入される。モータ６０の駆動軸の先端にピニオン６０１が取り付けられる。ピニオン６０１はラック５６３と噛み合う。これにより、モータ６０は、ピニオン６０１、ラック５６３及びベース５０を介して、雄型コネクタ５８に機械的に接続される。モータ６０、ピニオン６０１及びラック５６３は、本発明の駆動部に相当する。 A motor 60 is attached to the surface of the base body 501 of the base 50 on the -Y-axis direction side. Motor 60 has a drive shaft (not shown). A drive shaft extends from the motor 60 in the +Y-axis direction. The tip of the drive shaft is inserted into the connector holder 56 . A pinion 601 is attached to the tip of the drive shaft of the motor 60 . Pinion 601 meshes with rack 563 . Motor 60 is thereby mechanically connected to male connector 58 via pinion 601 , rack 563 and base 50 . The motor 60, pinion 601 and rack 563 correspond to the driving section of the present invention.
　モータ６０は、コネクタホルダ５６をＺ軸方向に移動させる。図１３及び図１４は、スロット１４の断面図である。図１３及び図１４は、ボトムカバーアッシ２４及びその周辺の構造を示す。図１３は、コネクタホルダ５６が＋Ｚ軸方向に移動した状態を示す。図１４は、コネクタホルダ５６が－Ｚ軸方向に移動した状態を示す。 The motor 60 moves the connector holder 56 in the Z-axis direction. 13 and 14 are cross-sectional views of the slot 14. FIG. 13 and 14 show the structure of the bottom cover assembly 24 and its periphery. FIG. 13 shows a state in which the connector holder 56 has moved in the +Z-axis direction. FIG. 14 shows a state in which the connector holder 56 has moved in the -Z-axis direction.
　後述する保持検出スイッチ４６がオフからオンに切り替わった場合、モータ６０は、コネクタホルダ５６を＋Ｚ軸方向に移動させる。このとき、雄型コネクタ５８は、＋Ｚ軸方向に移動し、図１２に示すボトムカバー３６のコネクタ挿入孔３６１から、スロットスリーブ２２の内部に進入する。これにより、図１３に示すように、雄型コネクタ５８は、モバイルバッテリ１２の雌型コネクタ４９に接続される。このとき、図９に示すように、スイッチ作動子５６４は、接続検出スイッチ５２の可動接片５２１に当接し、可動接片５２１を＋Ｚ軸方向に押圧する。これにより、接続検出スイッチ５２はオフからオンになる。可動接片５２１は、本発明の接続検出部に相当する。 When the holding detection switch 46, which will be described later, is switched from off to on, the motor 60 moves the connector holder 56 in the +Z-axis direction. At this time, the male connector 58 moves in the +Z-axis direction and enters the slot sleeve 22 through the connector insertion hole 361 of the bottom cover 36 shown in FIG. Thereby, the male connector 58 is connected to the female connector 49 of the mobile battery 12, as shown in FIG. At this time, as shown in FIG. 9, the switch operating element 564 contacts the movable contact piece 521 of the connection detection switch 52 and presses the movable contact piece 521 in the +Z-axis direction. As a result, the connection detection switch 52 is turned on from off. The movable contact piece 521 corresponds to the connection detector of the present invention.
　後述する保持検出スイッチ４６がオンからオフに切り替わった場合、モータ６０は、コネクタホルダ５６を－Ｚ軸方向に移動させる。このとき、雄型コネクタ５８は、－Ｚ軸方向に移動し、ボトムカバー３６のコネクタ挿入孔３６１から、スロットスリーブ２２の外部に退避する。これにより、図１４に示すように、雄型コネクタ５８は、モバイルバッテリ１２の雌型コネクタ４９との接続が解除される。このとき、図１１に示すように、スイッチ作動子５６４は、接続解除検出スイッチ５４の可動接片５４１に当接し、可動接片５４１を－Ｚ軸方向に押圧する。これにより、接続解除検出スイッチ５４はオフからオンになる。可動接片５４１は、本発明の接続解除検出部に相当する。 When the holding detection switch 46, which will be described later, is switched from ON to OFF, the motor 60 moves the connector holder 56 in the -Z-axis direction. At this time, the male connector 58 moves in the −Z-axis direction and retreats from the slot sleeve 22 through the connector insertion hole 361 of the bottom cover 36 . As a result, the male connector 58 is disconnected from the female connector 49 of the mobile battery 12, as shown in FIG. At this time, as shown in FIG. 11, the switch operator 564 contacts the movable contact piece 541 of the disconnection detection switch 54 and presses the movable contact piece 541 in the -Z-axis direction. As a result, the disconnection detection switch 54 is turned on from off. The movable contact piece 541 corresponds to the disconnection detector of the present invention.
　上述のように、雄型コネクタ５８はＺ軸方向に移動する。Ｚ軸方向は、モバイルバッテリ１２がスロット１４に挿入されるときの、モバイルバッテリ１２の移動方向と同じである。すなわち、雄型コネクタ５８の移動方向と、モバイルバッテリ１２の移動方向とが同じである。そのため、雄型コネクタ５８がモバイルバッテリ１２の雌型コネクタ４９に接続された状態で、コネクタユニット４０が故障した場合であっても、ユーザがスロット１４からモバイルバッテリ１２を引き抜くことにより、雄型コネクタ５８と雌型コネクタ４９との接続を解除できる。 As described above, the male connector 58 moves in the Z-axis direction. The Z-axis direction is the same as the moving direction of mobile battery 12 when mobile battery 12 is inserted into slot 14 . That is, the moving direction of the male connector 58 and the moving direction of the mobile battery 12 are the same. Therefore, even if the connector unit 40 fails while the male connector 58 is connected to the female connector 49 of the mobile battery 12, the user can remove the mobile battery 12 from the slot 14 and the male connector 58 and the female connector 49 can be disconnected.
　ファン４２は、図１２に示すボトムカバー３６の吸気口３６２の－Ｚ軸側に取り付けられる。吸気口３６２は、スロットスリーブ２２の内側と外側とを連通する。ファン４２が駆動することにより、スロットスリーブ２２の内部に空気が送られる。 The fan 42 is attached to the -Z axis side of the intake port 362 of the bottom cover 36 shown in FIG. The intake port 362 communicates between the inside and outside of the slot sleeve 22 . Air is sent inside the slot sleeve 22 by driving the fan 42 .
　図９及び図１０に示すように、ファン４２よりも－Ｘ軸方向に電子回路基板４４が配置される。電子回路基板４４とファン４２との間にはケーブル６２が配線される。電子回路基板４４とモータ６０と間にはケーブル６４が配線される。電子回路基板４４からファン４２及びモータ６０に電気が供給される。これにより、ファン４２及びモータ６０は駆動する。 As shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, the electronic circuit board 44 is arranged in the -X-axis direction from the fan 42. As shown in FIG. A cable 62 is wired between the electronic circuit board 44 and the fan 42 . A cable 64 is wired between the electronic circuit board 44 and the motor 60 . Electricity is supplied to the fan 42 and the motor 60 from the electronic circuit board 44 . Thereby, the fan 42 and the motor 60 are driven.
　図９に示すように、電子回路基板４４には、制御部６６及び記憶部６８が搭載される。図４に示すように、電子回路基板４４には、保持検出スイッチ４６が搭載される。電子回路基板４４には電子回路が形成される。その電子回路上に、制御部６６、記憶部６８、保持検出スイッチ４６及びその他の多数の電子機器及び電気機器が搭載される。 As shown in FIG. 9, the electronic circuit board 44 is equipped with a control section 66 and a storage section 68 . As shown in FIG. 4, a holding detection switch 46 is mounted on the electronic circuit board 44 . An electronic circuit is formed on the electronic circuit board 44 . A control section 66, a storage section 68, a holding detection switch 46, and many other electronic devices and electric devices are mounted on the electronic circuit.
　制御部６６は、スロット１４に保持されたモバイルバッテリ１２の充電制御を行う。制御部６６は、例えば処理回路によって実現される。処理回路は、例えば、ＡＳＩＣ（Application Specific Integrated Circuit）、ＦＰＧＡ（Field-Programmable Gate Array）等の集積回路によって構成される。また、処理回路が、ディスクリートデバイスを含む電子回路によって構成されるようにしてもよい。なお、処理回路が、例えば、ＣＰＵ（Central Processing Unit）、ＧＰＵ（Graphics Processing Unit）等のプロセッサによって構成されるようにしてもよい。この場合、記憶部６８に記憶されるプログラムがプロセッサによって実行されることによって処理回路が実現される。 The control unit 66 controls charging of the mobile battery 12 held in the slot 14 . The control unit 66 is realized by, for example, a processing circuit. The processing circuit is configured by an integrated circuit such as ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit) or FPGA (Field-Programmable Gate Array). Also, the processing circuit may be configured by an electronic circuit including a discrete device. The processing circuit may be configured by a processor such as a CPU (Central Processing Unit) or a GPU (Graphics Processing Unit). In this case, the processing circuit is realized by executing the program stored in the storage unit 68 by the processor.
　保持検出スイッチ４６は、図１２に示すボトムカバー３６のスイッチ孔３６３に－Ｚ軸方向側から取り付けられる。保持検出スイッチ４６のプランジャ４６１は、スイッチ孔３６３を通過して、ボトムカバー３６の内部に露出する。 The holding detection switch 46 is attached to the switch hole 363 of the bottom cover 36 shown in FIG. 12 from the -Z axis direction side. A plunger 461 of the holding detection switch 46 passes through the switch hole 363 and is exposed inside the bottom cover 36 .
　図１５Ａ及び図１５Ｂは、スロット１４の断面図である。図１５Ａ及び図１５Ｂは、保持検出スイッチ４６及びその周囲の構造を示す。図１５Ａ及び図１５Ｂは、モバイルバッテリ１２がスロット１４に保持された状態の構造を示す。 15A and 15B are cross-sectional views of the slot 14. FIG. 15A and 15B show the holding detection switch 46 and its surrounding structure. 15A and 15B show the structure in which the mobile battery 12 is held in the slot 14. FIG.
　側面１２３を－Ｙ軸方向に向けた状態で、モバイルバッテリ１２がスロット１４に挿入された場合、図１５Ａに示すように、モバイルバッテリ１２の底面１２２は保持検出スイッチ４６のプランジャ４６１を押下する。これにより、保持検出スイッチ４６はオフからオンに切り替わる。 When the mobile battery 12 is inserted into the slot 14 with the side surface 123 facing the -Y-axis direction, the bottom surface 122 of the mobile battery 12 pushes the plunger 461 of the holding detection switch 46 as shown in FIG. 15A. As a result, the hold detection switch 46 is switched from off to on.
　側面１２４を－Ｙ軸方向に向けた状態で、モバイルバッテリ１２がスロット１４に挿入された場合、図１５Ｂに示すように、保持検出スイッチ４６のプランジャ４６１が、モバイルバッテリ１２の陥没部１２７に挿入される。そのため、モバイルバッテリ１２の底面１２２は保持検出スイッチ４６のプランジャ４６１を押下できない。これにより、保持検出スイッチ４６はオフの状態を維持する。 When the mobile battery 12 is inserted into the slot 14 with the side surface 124 directed in the −Y-axis direction, the plunger 461 of the holding detection switch 46 is inserted into the recessed portion 127 of the mobile battery 12 as shown in FIG. 15B. be done. Therefore, the bottom surface 122 of the mobile battery 12 cannot press the plunger 461 of the holding detection switch 46 . As a result, the hold detection switch 46 remains off.
　－Ｚ軸方向からボトムカバー３６を見たときに、コネクタユニット４０、ファン４２、電子回路基板４４及び保持検出スイッチ４６は、ボトムカバー３６の外縁の内側に収まるように配置される。すなわち、コネクタユニット４０、ファン４２、電子回路基板４４及び保持検出スイッチ４６は、ボトムカバー３６の外縁の平行投影の範囲内に収まるように配置される。ボトムカバー３６の外縁の平行投影は、スロットスリーブ２２の延在方向（モバイルバッテリ１２の挿抜方向又はＺ軸方向）にボトムカバー３６の外縁を投影した仮想領域である。 The connector unit 40, the fan 42, the electronic circuit board 44, and the holding detection switch 46 are arranged to fit inside the outer edge of the bottom cover 36 when the bottom cover 36 is viewed from the -Z-axis direction. That is, the connector unit 40 , the fan 42 , the electronic circuit board 44 and the holding detection switch 46 are arranged within the range of parallel projection of the outer edge of the bottom cover 36 . The parallel projection of the outer edge of the bottom cover 36 is a virtual area obtained by projecting the outer edge of the bottom cover 36 in the extension direction of the slot sleeve 22 (the insertion/removal direction of the mobile battery 12 or the Z-axis direction).
　これにより、スロット本体２８に対してボトムカバー３６を取り付ける際に、コネクタユニット４０、ファン４２、電子回路基板４４及び保持検出スイッチ４６が、周囲の部材と干渉することを抑制できる。 Accordingly, when the bottom cover 36 is attached to the slot body 28, the connector unit 40, the fan 42, the electronic circuit board 44, and the holding detection switch 46 can be prevented from interfering with surrounding members.
　［バッテリロック機構の構成］
　図１６は、バッテリロック機構２６の分解斜視図である。図１７、図１８及び図１９は、バッテリロック機構２６の断面図である。図１７、図１８及び図１９は、バッテリロック機構２６及びその周辺の構造を示す。図１７は、バッテリロック機構２６のアンロック状態を示す。図１８及び図１９は、バッテリロック機構２６のロック状態を示す。図２０及び図２１は、スロット１４の正面図である。図２０は、バッテリロック機構２６のアンロック状態を示す。図２１は、バッテリロック機構２６のロック状態を示す。 [Configuration of Battery Lock Mechanism]
16 is an exploded perspective view of the battery lock mechanism 26. FIG. 17, 18 and 19 are sectional views of the battery lock mechanism 26. FIG. 17, 18 and 19 show the structure of the battery lock mechanism 26 and its periphery. 17 shows the unlocked state of the battery lock mechanism 26. FIG. 18 and 19 show the locked state of the battery lock mechanism 26. FIG. 20 and 21 are front views of the slot 14. FIG. 20 shows the unlocked state of the battery lock mechanism 26. FIG. 21 shows the locked state of the battery lock mechanism 26. FIG.
　図１６に示すように、バッテリロック機構２６は、リンクバー４８、カム７０、ストッパ７２、ロックカバー７４、カムシャフト７５及びロックトップ７６を有する。バッテリロック機構２６、リンクバー４８及びカム７０は、本発明の接続部に相当する。 As shown in FIG. 16, the battery lock mechanism 26 has a link bar 48, a cam 70, a stopper 72, a lock cover 74, a camshaft 75 and a lock top 76. The battery lock mechanism 26, the link bar 48 and the cam 70 correspond to the connecting portion of the present invention.
　図１０及び図１１に示すように、リンクバー４８の－Ｚ軸方向側は、コネクタホルダ５６のコネクタ取付部５６２に固定される。これにより、リンクバー４８は、コネクタ取付部５６２に取り付けられた雄型コネクタ５８とともにＺ軸方向に移動する。なお、リンクバー４８は、雄型コネクタ５８に直接固定されてもよい。リンクバー４８は、本発明の並進部に相当する。 As shown in FIGS. 10 and 11, the -Z-axis direction side of the link bar 48 is fixed to the connector mounting portion 562 of the connector holder 56. As shown in FIGS. As a result, the link bar 48 moves in the Z-axis direction together with the male connector 58 attached to the connector attachment portion 562 . Note that the link bar 48 may be directly fixed to the male connector 58 . The link bar 48 corresponds to the translating part of the invention.
　図１７及び図１８に示すように、リンクバー４８の＋Ｚ軸方向側は、カム７０に固定される。これにより、カム７０は、リンクバー４８とともにＺ軸方向に移動する。 As shown in FIGS. 17 and 18, the +Z-axis direction side of the link bar 48 is fixed to the cam 70 . Thereby, the cam 70 moves in the Z-axis direction together with the link bar 48 .
　カム７０は、カムスリット７０１を有する。カムスリット７０１は、Ｘ軸方向におけるカム７０の両側の面に形成される。カムスリット７０１は、カム７０をＸ軸方向に貫通する。図１９に示すように、カムスリット７０１は、第１平行部７０２、第２平行部７０３及び傾斜部７０４を有する。第１平行部７０２及び第２平行部７０３は、Ｚ軸方向に延びる。Ｚ軸方向は、リンクバー４８及びカム７０の移動方向と同じである。一方、Ｚ軸方向は、後述するストッパ７２の移動方向であるＹ軸方向と交差する方向である。傾斜部７０４は、第１平行部７０２と第２平行部７０３との間に配置される。傾斜部７０４の＋Ｚ軸方向側の端部から第１平行部７０２が＋Ｚ軸方向に延びる。傾斜部７０４の－Ｚ軸方向側の端部から第２平行部７０３が－Ｚ軸方向に延びる。カム７０は、本発明の変換部に相当する。 The cam 70 has a cam slit 701. The cam slits 701 are formed on both sides of the cam 70 in the X-axis direction. The cam slit 701 penetrates the cam 70 in the X-axis direction. As shown in FIG. 19, the cam slit 701 has a first parallel portion 702, a second parallel portion 703 and an inclined portion 704. As shown in FIG. The first parallel portion 702 and the second parallel portion 703 extend in the Z-axis direction. The Z-axis direction is the same as the moving direction of the link bar 48 and cam 70 . On the other hand, the Z-axis direction is a direction that intersects the Y-axis direction, which is the moving direction of the stopper 72, which will be described later. The inclined portion 704 is arranged between the first parallel portion 702 and the second parallel portion 703 . The first parallel portion 702 extends in the +Z-axis direction from the +Z-axis direction side end of the inclined portion 704 . A second parallel portion 703 extends in the −Z-axis direction from the −Z-axis direction side end of the inclined portion 704 . The cam 70 corresponds to the converting portion of the invention.
　図１６に示すように、ストッパ７２は、ストッパ本体７２１及び２つの連結部７２２を有する。ストッパ本体７２１は、板状である。２つの連結部７２２のそれぞれは、ストッパ本体７２１の＋Ｙ軸方向の端部から－Ｚ軸方向に延びる。２つの連結部７２２は、Ｘ軸方向において互いに離間する。それぞれの連結部７２２は、シャフト孔７２３を有する。シャフト孔７２３は、連結部７２２をＸ軸方向に貫通する。ストッパ７２は、本発明の進退部に相当する。 As shown in FIG. 16, the stopper 72 has a stopper main body 721 and two connecting portions 722. The stopper main body 721 is plate-shaped. Each of the two connecting portions 722 extends in the −Z-axis direction from the +Y-axis direction end of the stopper body 721 . The two connecting portions 722 are separated from each other in the X-axis direction. Each connecting portion 722 has a shaft hole 723 . The shaft hole 723 penetrates the connecting portion 722 in the X-axis direction. The stopper 72 corresponds to the advance/retreat portion of the present invention.
　ロックカバー７４は、ストッパスリット７４１及びガイドスリット７４２を有する。図１７及び図１８に示すように、ストッパスリット７４１は、ロックカバー７４の－Ｙ軸方向側の面に形成される。ストッパスリット７４１は、ロックカバー７４をＹ軸方向に貫通する。ストッパスリット７４１は、Ｘ軸方向に延びる。このストッパスリット７４１にストッパ本体７２１が挿入される。図１６に示すように、ガイドスリット７４２は、ロックカバー７４のＸ軸方向における両側の面に形成される。ガイドスリット７４２は、Ｘ軸方向に貫通する。 The lock cover 74 has stopper slits 741 and guide slits 742 . As shown in FIGS. 17 and 18, the stopper slit 741 is formed on the surface of the lock cover 74 on the -Y axis direction side. The stopper slit 741 penetrates the lock cover 74 in the Y-axis direction. The stopper slit 741 extends in the X-axis direction. The stopper main body 721 is inserted into this stopper slit 741 . As shown in FIG. 16, the guide slits 742 are formed on both sides of the lock cover 74 in the X-axis direction. The guide slit 742 penetrates in the X-axis direction.
　カム７０及びストッパ７２がロックカバー７４に組付けられた状態で、カムシャフト７５は、ロックカバー７４のガイドスリット７４２、カム７０のカムスリット７０１及びストッパ７２のシャフト孔７２３に挿入される。これにより、ストッパ７２は、ロックカバー７４に対してＹ軸方向に相対移動可能となる。図１８に示すように、スロット１４にモバイルバッテリ１２が保持されている状態で、ストッパ７２は、モバイルバッテリ１２の上面１２１よりも＋Ｚ軸方向に位置する。 With the cam 70 and stopper 72 assembled to the lock cover 74 , the camshaft 75 is inserted into the guide slit 742 of the lock cover 74 , the cam slit 701 of the cam 70 and the shaft hole 723 of the stopper 72 . This allows the stopper 72 to move relative to the lock cover 74 in the Y-axis direction. As shown in FIG. 18 , the stopper 72 is positioned in the +Z-axis direction from the upper surface 121 of the mobile battery 12 while the mobile battery 12 is held in the slot 14 .
　ロックトップ７６は、ロックカバー７４にカム７０及びストッパ７２が組付けられた状態で、ロックカバー７４の＋Ｙ軸方向側に固定される。 The lock top 76 is fixed to the +Y-axis direction side of the lock cover 74 with the cam 70 and the stopper 72 assembled to the lock cover 74 .
　ロックカバー７４とスロットステー３２との間に、ロックラバー７８が設けられる。ロックラバー７８は、樹脂により形成される。ロックラバー７８は、ストッパスリット７８１を有する。ストッパスリット７８１は、ロックカバー７４をＹ軸方向に貫通する。ストッパスリット７８１は、Ｘ軸方向に延びる。ストッパスリット７８１には、ストッパ７２のストッパ本体７２１が挿入される。ロックラバー７８は、ストッパスリット７８１に挿入されたストッパ本体７２１に密着する。これにより、ストッパ本体７２１とロックカバー７４のストッパスリット７４１との間からロックカバー７４内部に水等が侵入することを抑制できる。 A lock rubber 78 is provided between the lock cover 74 and the slot stay 32 . The lock rubber 78 is made of resin. The lock rubber 78 has stopper slits 781 . The stopper slit 781 penetrates the lock cover 74 in the Y-axis direction. The stopper slit 781 extends in the X-axis direction. A stopper body 721 of the stopper 72 is inserted into the stopper slit 781 . The lock rubber 78 is in close contact with the stopper main body 721 inserted into the stopper slit 781 . This can prevent water or the like from entering the inside of the lock cover 74 from between the stopper main body 721 and the stopper slit 741 of the lock cover 74 .
　ストッパ７２は、バッテリロック機構２６及びコネクタホルダ５６を介して、雄型コネクタ５８と機械的に接続される。前述のようにバッテリロック機構２６は、リンクバー４８及びカム７０を有する。そのため、ストッパ７２は、リンクバー４８、カム７０及びコネクタホルダ５６によって、雄型コネクタ５８と機械的に接続されると言うこともできる。リンクバー４８は、雄型コネクタ５８とともに移動するコネクタホルダ５６のＺ軸方向の動きを、カム７０に伝達する。カム７０は、リンクバー４８のＺ軸方向の動きを、ストッパ７２のＹ軸方向の動きに変換する。 The stopper 72 is mechanically connected to the male connector 58 via the battery lock mechanism 26 and the connector holder 56. Battery lock mechanism 26 has link bar 48 and cam 70 as described above. Therefore, it can also be said that the stopper 72 is mechanically connected to the male connector 58 by the link bar 48 , the cam 70 and the connector holder 56 . The link bar 48 transmits to the cam 70 the Z-axis movement of the connector holder 56 moving together with the male connector 58 . The cam 70 converts movement of the link bar 48 in the Z-axis direction into movement of the stopper 72 in the Y-axis direction.
　ストッパ７２は、リンクバー４８、カム７０及びコネクタホルダ５６によって、駆動部（モータ６０、ピニオン６０１及びラック５６３）に機械的に接続されると言うこともできる。これにより、雄型コネクタ５８をＺ軸方向に移動させる駆動源と、ストッパ７２をＹ軸方向に移動させる駆動源とを、共通のモータ６０とすることができる。そのため、駆動源の数を低減できるため、スロット１４の製造コストを抑制できる。なお、機械的に接続されるとは、リンクバー４８のように剛体により接続される状態のみを示すのではなく、複数のギヤの噛み合い等により接続される状態も含む。 It can also be said that the stopper 72 is mechanically connected to the drive section (motor 60, pinion 601 and rack 563) by the link bar 48, cam 70 and connector holder 56. As a result, the common motor 60 can be used as a drive source for moving the male connector 58 in the Z-axis direction and a drive source for moving the stopper 72 in the Y-axis direction. Therefore, since the number of drive sources can be reduced, the manufacturing cost of the slot 14 can be suppressed. It should be noted that the term "mechanically connected" does not only refer to a state of being connected by a rigid body such as the link bar 48, but also includes a state of being connected by meshing of a plurality of gears or the like.
　また、雄型コネクタ５８をＺ軸方向に移動させる駆動源と、ストッパ７２をＹ軸方向に移動させる駆動源とを別にした場合、雄型コネクタ５８が移動するタイミングと、ストッパ７２が移動するタイミングとが合わないおそれがある。本実施形態では、ストッパ７２が雄型コネクタ５８に連動するように、雄型コネクタ５８とストッパ７２とが互いに機械的に接続されている。このため、雄型コネクタ５８が移動するタイミングと、ストッパ７２が移動するタイミングとを確実に合わせることができる。 Further, when the drive source for moving the male connector 58 in the Z-axis direction and the drive source for moving the stopper 72 in the Y-axis direction are separated, the timing at which the male connector 58 moves and the timing at which the stopper 72 moves may not match. In this embodiment, the male connector 58 and the stopper 72 are mechanically connected to each other so that the stopper 72 interlocks with the male connector 58 . Therefore, the timing of movement of the male connector 58 and the timing of movement of the stopper 72 can be reliably matched.
　カム７０が－Ｚ軸方向に移動すると、図１７に示すように、カムシャフト７５は、カムスリット７０１の第１平行部７０２に移動する。これにより、ストッパ７２は＋Ｙ軸方向に移動する。その結果、図２０に示すように、ストッパ本体７２１はスロットステー３２の挿入口３２１の内部に突出しない。このとき、バッテリロック機構２６は、アンロック状態となる。これにより、バッテリロック機構２６は、スロット１４に挿入されるモバイルバッテリ１２の動きを阻害しない。また、バッテリロック機構２６は、スロット１４から引き抜かれるモバイルバッテリ１２の動きを阻害しない。 When the cam 70 moves in the -Z-axis direction, the camshaft 75 moves to the first parallel portion 702 of the cam slit 701, as shown in FIG. This causes the stopper 72 to move in the +Y-axis direction. As a result, as shown in FIG. 20, the stopper main body 721 does not protrude inside the insertion opening 321 of the slot stay 32 . At this time, the battery lock mechanism 26 is in an unlocked state. Thereby, the battery lock mechanism 26 does not hinder the movement of the mobile battery 12 inserted into the slot 14 . Also, the battery lock mechanism 26 does not hinder movement of the mobile battery 12 pulled out from the slot 14 .
　カム７０が＋Ｚ軸方向に移動すると、図１８に示すように、カムシャフト７５は、カムスリット７０１の傾斜部７０４を通って第２平行部７０３に移動する。これにより、ストッパ７２は－Ｙ軸方向に移動する。その結果、図２１に示すように、ストッパ本体７２１はスロットステー３２の挿入口３２１の内部に突出する。このとき、バッテリロック機構２６は、ロック状態となる。スロット１４に保持されているモバイルバッテリ１２が＋Ｚ軸方向に移動する場合、ストッパ７２が、モバイルバッテリ１２の上面１２１と当接する。これにより、バッテリロック機構２６は、スロット１４から引き抜かれるモバイルバッテリ１２の動きを規制する。 When the cam 70 moves in the +Z-axis direction, the camshaft 75 moves to the second parallel portion 703 through the inclined portion 704 of the cam slit 701, as shown in FIG. As a result, the stopper 72 moves in the -Y-axis direction. As a result, as shown in FIG. 21, the stopper body 721 protrudes inside the insertion opening 321 of the slot stay 32 . At this time, the battery lock mechanism 26 is locked. When the mobile battery 12 held in the slot 14 moves in the +Z-axis direction, the stopper 72 contacts the upper surface 121 of the mobile battery 12 . Thereby, the battery lock mechanism 26 restricts movement of the mobile battery 12 pulled out from the slot 14 .
　前述のように、リンクバー４８を含むバッテリロック機構２６は、スロットスリーブ２２に保持されたモバイルバッテリ１２よりも長い。そのため、ストッパ７２を、モバイルバッテリ１２よりも＋Ｚ軸方向に配置できる。これにより、バッテリロック機構２６がロック状態である場合に、モバイルバッテリ１２が＋Ｚ軸方向に引き抜かれると、ストッパ７２は、モバイルバッテリ１２の上面１２１と当接する。そのため、モバイルバッテリ１２の側面１２３、側面１２４、側面１２５又は側面１２６にストッパ７２と係合する溝等を設ける必要がない。 As described above, the battery lock mechanism 26 including the link bar 48 is longer than the mobile battery 12 held in the slot sleeve 22. Therefore, the stopper 72 can be arranged in the +Z-axis direction from the mobile battery 12 . As a result, when the mobile battery 12 is pulled out in the +Z-axis direction while the battery lock mechanism 26 is in the locked state, the stopper 72 comes into contact with the upper surface 121 of the mobile battery 12 . Therefore, it is not necessary to provide a groove or the like that engages with the stopper 72 on the side surface 123 , side surface 124 , side surface 125 or side surface 126 of the mobile battery 12 .
　バッテリロック機構２６がロック状態である場合、カムシャフト７５は、カム７０のカムスリット７０１の第２平行部７０３に位置する。このとき、ストッパ７２に＋Ｙ軸方向の力が作用しても、ストッパ７２の＋Ｙ軸方向への移動は規制される。これにより、バッテリロック機構２６が、アンロック状態となることを抑制できる。 When the battery lock mechanism 26 is in the locked state, the camshaft 75 is positioned at the second parallel portion 703 of the cam slit 701 of the cam 70 . At this time, even if force in the +Y-axis direction acts on the stopper 72, movement of the stopper 72 in the +Y-axis direction is restricted. As a result, the battery lock mechanism 26 can be prevented from being unlocked.
　［スロットの制御］
　保持検出スイッチ４６がオフからオンに切り替わった場合に、保持検出スイッチ４６は、モバイルバッテリ１２がスロット１４に保持されたことを検出する。この場合、図１３に示すように、モータ６０は、コネクタホルダ５６とともに雄型コネクタ５８を＋Ｚ軸方向に移動させる。これにより、雄型コネクタ５８は、モバイルバッテリ１２の雌型コネクタ４９に接近する。コネクタホルダ５６の＋Ｚ軸方向の動きは、リンクバー４８を介して、バッテリロック機構２６のカム７０に伝達される。図１８に示すように、カム７０が＋Ｚ軸方向に移動することにより、ストッパ７２が－Ｙ軸方向に移動する。これにより、バッテリロック機構２６は、ロック状態となる。 [Slot control]
When the holding detection switch 46 is switched from off to on, the holding detection switch 46 detects that the mobile battery 12 is held in the slot 14 . In this case, as shown in FIG. 13, the motor 60 moves the male connector 58 together with the connector holder 56 in the +Z-axis direction. Thereby, the male connector 58 approaches the female connector 49 of the mobile battery 12 . Movement of the connector holder 56 in the +Z-axis direction is transmitted to the cam 70 of the battery lock mechanism 26 via the link bar 48 . As shown in FIG. 18, movement of the cam 70 in the +Z-axis direction causes the stopper 72 to move in the -Y-axis direction. As a result, the battery lock mechanism 26 is locked.
　保持検出スイッチ４６がオンからオフに切り替わった場合に、保持検出スイッチ４６は、モバイルバッテリ１２がスロット１４から取り外されたことを検出する。この場合、図１４に示すように、モータ６０は、コネクタホルダ５６とともに雄型コネクタ５８を－Ｚ軸方向に移動させる。これにより、雄型コネクタ５８をモバイルバッテリ１２の雌型コネクタ４９から離間させる。コネクタホルダ５６の－Ｚ軸方向の動きは、リンクバー４８を介して、バッテリロック機構２６のカム７０に伝達される。図１７に示すように、カム７０が－Ｚ軸方向に移動することにより、ストッパ７２が＋Ｙ軸方向に移動する。これにより、バッテリロック機構２６は、アンロック状態となる。 When the retention detection switch 46 switches from ON to OFF, the retention detection switch 46 detects that the mobile battery 12 has been removed from the slot 14 . In this case, as shown in FIG. 14, the motor 60 moves the male connector 58 together with the connector holder 56 in the -Z-axis direction. This separates the male connector 58 from the female connector 49 of the mobile battery 12 . Movement of the connector holder 56 in the −Z-axis direction is transmitted to the cam 70 of the battery lock mechanism 26 via the link bar 48 . As shown in FIG. 17, movement of the cam 70 in the -Z-axis direction causes the stopper 72 to move in the +Y-axis direction. As a result, the battery lock mechanism 26 is unlocked.
　保持検出スイッチ４６がオフである場合に、保持検出スイッチ４６は、モバイルバッテリ１２がスロット１４に保持されたことを検出しない。この場合、モータ６０は、雄型コネクタ５８を＋Ｚ軸方向に移動させない。これにより、雄型コネクタ５８は、モバイルバッテリ１２の雌型コネクタ４９に接近しない。 When the holding detection switch 46 is off, the holding detection switch 46 does not detect that the mobile battery 12 is held in the slot 14. In this case, motor 60 does not move male connector 58 in the +Z-axis direction. Thereby, the male connector 58 does not approach the female connector 49 of the mobile battery 12 .
　図９は、コネクタホルダ５６が最も＋Ｚ軸方向に位置する状態を示す。コネクタホルダ５６が最も＋Ｚ軸方向に位置する場合、スイッチ作動子５６４は、接続検出スイッチ５２の可動接片５２１に当接し、可動接片５２１を＋Ｚ軸方向に押圧する。これにより、接続検出スイッチ５２はオンになる。このときの雄型コネクタ５８の位置は、接続位置となる。雄型コネクタ５８が接続位置に位置するときの、雄型コネクタ５８、及び、リンクバー４８を含むバッテリロック機構２６の各部材の位置は、本発明の第１位置に相当する。接続検出スイッチ５２は、雄型コネクタ５８が接続位置に位置し、雄型コネクタ５８とモバイルバッテリ１２の雌型コネクタ４９とが接続されたことを検出する。 FIG. 9 shows a state where the connector holder 56 is positioned most in the +Z-axis direction. When the connector holder 56 is positioned in the +Z-axis direction, the switch operator 564 contacts the movable contact piece 521 of the connection detection switch 52 and presses the movable contact piece 521 in the +Z-axis direction. As a result, the connection detection switch 52 is turned on. The position of the male connector 58 at this time is the connection position. The position of each member of the battery lock mechanism 26 including the male connector 58 and the link bar 48 when the male connector 58 is in the connected position corresponds to the first position of the present invention. The connection detection switch 52 detects that the male connector 58 is positioned at the connection position and that the male connector 58 and the female connector 49 of the mobile battery 12 are connected.
　図１１は、コネクタホルダ５６が最も－Ｚ軸方向に位置する状態を示す。コネクタホルダ５６が最も－Ｚ軸方向に位置する場合、スイッチ作動子５６４は、接続解除検出スイッチ５４の可動接片５４１に当接し、可動接片５４１を－Ｚ軸方向に押圧する。これにより、接続解除検出スイッチ５４はオンになる。このときの雄型コネクタ５８の位置は、接続解除位置となる。接続解除検出スイッチ５４は、雄型コネクタ５８が接続解除位置に位置し、雄型コネクタ５８とモバイルバッテリ１２の雌型コネクタ４９との接続が外れたことを検出する。雄型コネクタ５８が接続解除位置に位置するときの、雄型コネクタ５８、及び、リンクバー４８を含むバッテリロック機構２６の各部材の位置は、本発明の第２位置に相当する。 FIG. 11 shows the state where the connector holder 56 is positioned most in the -Z-axis direction. When the connector holder 56 is positioned most in the -Z-axis direction, the switch operator 564 contacts the movable contact piece 541 of the disconnection detection switch 54 and presses the movable contact piece 541 in the -Z-axis direction. As a result, the disconnection detection switch 54 is turned on. The position of the male connector 58 at this time is the disconnection position. The disconnection detection switch 54 detects that the male connector 58 is positioned at the disconnection position and the connection between the male connector 58 and the female connector 49 of the mobile battery 12 is disconnected. The position of each member of the battery lock mechanism 26 including the male connector 58 and the link bar 48 when the male connector 58 is in the disconnected position corresponds to the second position of the present invention.
　図２２Ａ、図２２Ｂ及び図２２Ｃは、ボトムカバーアッシ２４及びモバイルバッテリ１２の断面図である。 22A, 22B and 22C are cross-sectional views of the bottom cover assembly 24 and the mobile battery 12. FIG.
　図２２Ａは、雄型コネクタ５８が接続解除位置に位置するとき状態を示す。雄型コネクタ５８が接続解除位置に位置する場合、図２２Ａに示すように、雄型コネクタ５８の端子５８１の先端は、ボトムカバー３６よりも－Ｚ軸方向に位置する。このとき、接続解除検出スイッチ５４はオンとなり、接続検出スイッチ５２はオフとなる。 FIG. 22A shows the state when the male connector 58 is positioned at the disconnected position. When the male connector 58 is positioned at the disconnection position, the tip of the terminal 581 of the male connector 58 is positioned in the −Z-axis direction relative to the bottom cover 36, as shown in FIG. 22A. At this time, the disconnection detection switch 54 is turned on, and the connection detection switch 52 is turned off.
　図２２Ｂは、雄型コネクタ５８が接続解除位置から＋Ｚ軸方向に移動した状態を示す。雄型コネクタ５８が接続解除位置から＋Ｚ軸方向に移動すると、端子５８１の先端はボトムカバー３６のコネクタ挿入孔３６１を通過する。コネクタ挿入孔３６１を通過した端子５８１の先端は、モバイルバッテリ１２の雌型コネクタ４９の端子孔４９１に挿入される。このとき、接続解除検出スイッチ５４及び接続検出スイッチ５２は両方ともオフとなる。 FIG. 22B shows a state in which the male connector 58 has moved in the +Z-axis direction from the disconnected position. When the male connector 58 moves in the +Z-axis direction from the disconnection position, the tip of the terminal 581 passes through the connector insertion hole 361 of the bottom cover 36 . The tip of the terminal 581 that has passed through the connector insertion hole 361 is inserted into the terminal hole 491 of the female connector 49 of the mobile battery 12 . At this time, both the disconnection detection switch 54 and the connection detection switch 52 are turned off.
　図２２Ｃは、雄型コネクタ５８が接続位置に位置するときの状態を示す。雄型コネクタ５８が接続位置に位置する場合、雄型コネクタ５８とモバイルバッテリ１２の雌型コネクタ４９との接続が完了する。このとき、接続解除検出スイッチ５４はオフとなり、接続検出スイッチ５２はオンになる。 FIG. 22C shows the state when the male connector 58 is positioned at the connection position. When the male connector 58 is positioned at the connection position, the connection between the male connector 58 and the female connector 49 of the mobile battery 12 is completed. At this time, the disconnection detection switch 54 is turned off, and the connection detection switch 52 is turned on.
　雄型コネクタ５８がモバイルバッテリ１２の雌型コネクタ４９に近づく方向に移動しているときに、接続検出スイッチ５２が、雄型コネクタ５８と雌型コネクタ４９とが接続されたことを検出した場合、制御部６６は、モータ６０を制御して雄型コネクタ５８を停止させる。モバイルバッテリ１２の雌型コネクタ４９から離れる方向に雄型コネクタ５８が移動しているときに、接続解除検出スイッチ５４が、雄型コネクタ５８と雌型コネクタ４９との接続が解除されたことを検出した場合に、制御部６６は、モータ６０を制御して雄型コネクタ５８を停止させる。 When the connection detection switch 52 detects that the male connector 58 and the female connector 49 are connected while the male connector 58 is moving toward the female connector 49 of the mobile battery 12, The controller 66 controls the motor 60 to stop the male connector 58 . When the male connector 58 is moving away from the female connector 49 of the mobile battery 12, the disconnect detection switch 54 detects that the male connector 58 and the female connector 49 are disconnected. In this case, the controller 66 controls the motor 60 to stop the male connector 58 .
　保持検出スイッチ４６が、スロット１４にモバイルバッテリ１２が保持されたことを検出した場合であって、接続検出スイッチ５２が雄型コネクタ５８とモバイルバッテリ１２の雌型コネクタ４９とが接続されたことを検出された場合、制御部６６は、モバイルバッテリ１２の使用を許可する。具体的には、制御部６６は、モバイルバッテリ１２の充電制御を行い、モバイルバッテリ１２を充電する。このとき、バッテリロック機構２６はロック状態となり、ユーザはスロット１４からモバイルバッテリ１２を引き抜けない。 When the holding detection switch 46 detects that the mobile battery 12 is held in the slot 14, the connection detection switch 52 detects that the male connector 58 and the female connector 49 of the mobile battery 12 are connected. When detected, the control unit 66 permits the use of the mobile battery 12 . Specifically, the control unit 66 controls charging of the mobile battery 12 and charges the mobile battery 12 . At this time, the battery lock mechanism 26 is locked, and the user cannot pull out the mobile battery 12 from the slot 14 .
　保持検出スイッチ４６が、スロット１４にモバイルバッテリ１２が保持されたことを検出しない場合、又は、接続検出スイッチ５２が雄型コネクタ５８とモバイルバッテリ１２の雌型コネクタ４９とが接続されたことを検出しない場合に、制御部６６は、モバイルバッテリ１２の使用を禁止する。具体的には、制御部６６は、モバイルバッテリ１２の充電制御を行わず、モバイルバッテリ１２を充電しない。このとき、バッテリロック機構２６はアンロック状態となり、ユーザはスロット１４からモバイルバッテリ１２を引き抜くことができる。 When the holding detection switch 46 does not detect that the mobile battery 12 is held in the slot 14, or the connection detection switch 52 detects that the male connector 58 and the female connector 49 of the mobile battery 12 are connected. If not, the control unit 66 prohibits the use of the mobile battery 12 . Specifically, the control unit 66 does not perform charging control of the mobile battery 12 and does not charge the mobile battery 12 . At this time, the battery lock mechanism 26 is unlocked, and the user can pull out the mobile battery 12 from the slot 14 .
　〔第２実施形態〕
　本実施形態のバッテリ交換機１０は、スロット１４の内部から外部に雨水等の液体を排出する機構を有する。本実施形態のバッテリ交換機１０について、以下に説明する構成以外の構成は、第１実施形態のバッテリ交換機１０と同じである。 [Second embodiment]
The battery exchanger 10 of this embodiment has a mechanism for discharging liquid such as rainwater from the inside of the slot 14 to the outside. The configuration of the battery exchanging machine 10 of the present embodiment is the same as that of the battery exchanging machine 10 of the first embodiment except for the construction described below.
　図２３は、ボトムカバー３６の斜視図である。図２４は、スロット１４の断面図である。図２４は、モバイルバッテリ１２がスロット１４に保持された状態を示す。 23 is a perspective view of the bottom cover 36. FIG. 24 is a cross-sectional view of the slot 14. FIG. FIG. 24 shows a state in which mobile battery 12 is held in slot 14 .
　図２３に示すように、ボトムカバー３６は、コネクタ挿入孔３６１、吸気口３６２、スイッチ孔３６３に加え、排水路３６４を有する。 As shown in FIG. 23, the bottom cover 36 has a connector insertion hole 361, an intake port 362, a switch hole 363, and a drainage channel 364.
　排水路３６４は、スロットスリーブ２２の内部から外部に雨水等の液体を排出する。排水路３６４は、吸気口３６２及びスイッチ孔３６３よりも－Ｙ軸方向に配置される。すなわち、排水路３６４は、吸気口３６２及びスイッチ孔３６３よりも鉛直下方に配置される。これにより、図２４に示すように、排水路３６４は、ファン４２及び保持検出スイッチ４６よりも鉛直下方に配置される。 The drainage channel 364 drains liquid such as rainwater from the inside of the slot sleeve 22 to the outside. The drainage channel 364 is arranged in the −Y-axis direction from the intake port 362 and the switch hole 363 . That is, the drainage channel 364 is arranged vertically below the intake port 362 and the switch hole 363 . Thereby, as shown in FIG. 24, the drainage path 364 is arranged vertically below the fan 42 and the holding detection switch 46 .
　排水路３６４は、第１排水路３６５及び第２排水路３６６から構成される。図２４に示すように、ボトムカバー３６の保持検出スイッチ４６が取り付けられる位置よりも－Ｙ軸方向の部分は、－Ｚ軸方向に向かって凹状である。この凹状の部分は、図２３に示すようにＸ軸方向に延びる。この凹状の部分が、第１排水路３６５を構成する。第１排水路３６５の－Ｘ軸方向側の端部には、Ｙ軸方向に向かって開口する開口部が形成される。この開口部が第２排水路３６６を構成する。 The drainage channel 364 is composed of a first drainage channel 365 and a second drainage channel 366 . As shown in FIG. 24, the portion of the bottom cover 36 in the -Y-axis direction from the position where the holding detection switch 46 is attached is concave in the -Z-axis direction. This concave portion extends in the X-axis direction as shown in FIG. This concave portion constitutes the first drainage channel 365 . An opening opening in the Y-axis direction is formed at the end of the first drainage channel 365 on the -X-axis direction side. This opening constitutes the second drainage channel 366 .
　第１排水路３６５には、濾過部材８０が取り付けられる。濾過部材８０は、凹状の第１排水路３６５に嵌め込まれる。濾過部材８０は、第１排水路３６５に対して着脱可能である。第１排水路３６５よりも＋Ｙ軸方向に２つのリブ３６７が形成される。この２つのリブ３６７によって、濾過部材８０のうち、第１排水路３６５からはみ出した部分が－Ｙ軸方向に押さえられる。濾過部材８０は、例えば、スポンジフィルタのような多孔質部材であればよい。 A filtering member 80 is attached to the first drainage channel 365 . The filtering member 80 is fitted into the concave first drainage channel 365 . The filtering member 80 is attachable to and detachable from the first drainage channel 365 . Two ribs 367 are formed in the +Y-axis direction from the first drainage channel 365 . The two ribs 367 press the portion of the filtering member 80 protruding from the first drainage channel 365 in the -Y-axis direction. The filtering member 80 may be, for example, a porous member such as a sponge filter.
　図２５は、スロット１４の断面図である。図２５は、排水路３６４及びその付近の拡大図である。図２５は、モバイルバッテリ１２がスロットスリーブ２２に保持された状態を示す。 25 is a cross-sectional view of the slot 14. FIG. FIG. 25 is an enlarged view of the drainage channel 364 and its vicinity. FIG. 25 shows the mobile battery 12 held in the slot sleeve 22 .
　スロット１４の内部に入った液体は、図２５に矢印で示すように、第１排水路３６５の濾過部材８０を通過して、第２排水路３６６からスロット１４の外側に排出される。第１排水路３６５に濾過部材８０を設けたことにより、液体の流れは、濾過部材８０を通過する間に分散又は減速される。これにより、液体がスロット１４から勢いよく排出されることを回避することができる。 The liquid that has entered the slot 14 passes through the filtering member 80 of the first drainage channel 365 and is discharged to the outside of the slot 14 through the second drainage channel 366, as indicated by the arrows in FIG. By providing the filter member 80 in the first drain 365 , the liquid flow is dispersed or decelerated while passing through the filter member 80 . As a result, it is possible to prevent the liquid from being discharged from the slot 14 with force.
　スロットスリーブ２２の内部に、砂塵、落ち葉、紙等の固形物のゴミが侵入することがある。第１排水路３６５に濾過部材８０を設けたことによりゴミをスロットスリーブ２２の内部に留めることができる。スロットスリーブ２２の内部に溜まったゴミは、濾過部材８０とともに除去できる。 Solid dust such as dust, fallen leaves, and paper may enter the inside of the slot sleeve 22 . The provision of the filtering member 80 in the first drain 365 allows debris to be retained inside the slot sleeve 22 . Dust accumulated inside the slot sleeve 22 can be removed together with the filtering member 80 .
　吸気口３６２及び排水路３６４は、ボトムカバー３６に形成されるため、スロット本体２８からボトムカバー３６を取り外した状態で、吸気口３６２及び排水路３６４の清掃等を行うことができる。 Since the intake port 362 and the drainage channel 364 are formed in the bottom cover 36 , cleaning of the intake port 362 and the drainage channel 364 can be performed with the bottom cover 36 removed from the slot body 28 .
　〔第３実施形態〕
　本実施形態のバッテリ交換機１０では、ボトムカバー３６の形状が、第１実施形態のバッテリ交換機１０と異なる。本実施形態のバッテリ交換機１０について、以下に説明する構成以外の構成は、第１実施形態のバッテリ交換機１０と同じである。 [Third Embodiment]
In the battery exchanging machine 10 of this embodiment, the shape of the bottom cover 36 is different from that of the battery exchanging machine 10 of the first embodiment. The configuration of the battery exchanging machine 10 of the present embodiment is the same as that of the battery exchanging machine 10 of the first embodiment except for the construction described below.
　図２６は、スロット１４の斜視図である。図２６は、ボトムカバーアッシ２４がスロット本体２８から取り外された状態を示す。 26 is a perspective view of the slot 14. FIG. 26 shows the bottom cover assembly 24 removed from the slot body 28. FIG.
　ボトムカバー３６は、１つの底面３７１と４つの側面３７２、側面３７３、側面３７４、側面３７５を有する。底面３７１は、＋Ｚ軸方向から見たときに、矩形に形成される。図２６に示すように、側面３７２、側面３７３、側面３７４、側面３７５は、底面３７１の４つの辺のそれぞれから＋Ｚ軸方向に延びる。 The bottom cover 36 has one bottom surface 371 and four side surfaces 372 , 373 , 374 and 375 . The bottom surface 371 is formed in a rectangular shape when viewed from the +Z-axis direction. As shown in FIG. 26 , a side surface 372 , a side surface 373 , a side surface 374 , and a side surface 375 extend in the +Z-axis direction from each of the four sides of the bottom surface 371 .
　なお、本発明は、上述した実施形態に限らず、本発明の要旨を逸脱することなく、種々の構成を採り得る。 It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and can adopt various configurations without departing from the gist of the present invention.
　上記の第１実施形態～第３実施形態のバッテリ交換機１０は、充電機能を有する交換機である。すなわち、第１実施形態～第３実施形態のバッテリ交換機１０は、充電装置として機能する。これに対して、バッテリ交換機１０を、給電機能を有する交換機としてもよい。すなわち、バッテリ交換機１０は、給電装置として機能させてもよい。 The battery exchanges 10 of the first to third embodiments described above are exchanges having a charging function. That is, the battery exchange 10 of the first to third embodiments functions as a charging device. On the other hand, the battery exchange 10 may be an exchange having a power feeding function. That is, the battery exchange 10 may function as a power supply device.
　例えば、バッテリ交換機１０は、家屋、ビル、工場等に設置される給電装置として用いられてもよい。また、バッテリ交換機１０は、車両、航空機、船舶等の移動体に電力を供給する給電装置として用いられてもよい。また、バッテリ交換機１０は、電力系統（商用電源）に電源を供給する給電装置として用いられてもよい（逆潮流）。 For example, the battery exchange machine 10 may be used as a power supply device installed in a house, building, factory, or the like. Also, the battery exchange 10 may be used as a power supply device that supplies electric power to a moving object such as a vehicle, an aircraft, or a ship. Also, the battery exchange 10 may be used as a power supply device that supplies power to a power system (commercial power supply) (reverse power flow).
　図２７は、バッテリ交換機１０の断面模式図である。バッテリ交換機１０が、給電装置として用いられる場合、バッテリ交換機１０は、電力供給先接続部１００を有する。電力供給先接続部１００には、バッテリ交換機１０の外部の電力消費機器が接続される。電力供給先接続部１００には、電力系統（商用電源）が接続されてもよい。電力供給先接続部１００には、バッテリ交換機１０の内部の電力消費機器が接続されてもよい。バッテリ交換機１０の内部の電力消費機器とは、例えば、冷却装置９６等である。電力供給先接続部１００とスロット１４との間における電力伝達経路１０２上には、インバータ１０４が設けられる。インバータ１０４は、ＤＣ／ＡＣ変換器、又は、ＤＣ／ＤＣ変換器として機能する。バッテリ交換機１０は、スロット１４の上方に制御装置１８を有する。制御装置１８は、インバータ１０４を制御して、バッテリ交換機１０における給電制御等を行う。インバータ１０４は、本発明の第２電力変換部に相当する。 FIG. 27 is a schematic cross-sectional view of the battery changer 10. FIG. When the battery exchange 10 is used as a power supply device, the battery exchange 10 has a power supply destination connection unit 100 . A power consumption device outside the battery exchange 10 is connected to the power supply destination connection unit 100 . A power system (commercial power source) may be connected to the power supply destination connection unit 100 . A power consumption device inside the battery exchange 10 may be connected to the power supply destination connection unit 100 . The power consumption device inside the battery exchange 10 is, for example, the cooling device 96 and the like. An inverter 104 is provided on the power transmission path 102 between the power supply destination connection portion 100 and the slot 14 . Inverter 104 functions as a DC/AC converter or a DC/DC converter. The battery changer 10 has a controller 18 above the slots 14 . The control device 18 controls the inverter 104 to perform power supply control and the like in the battery exchange 10 . Inverter 104 corresponds to the second power converter of the present invention.
　上記の第１実施形態～第３実施形態では、スロットスリーブ２２は、保持するモバイルバッテリ１２の全体を覆う。しかし、スロットスリーブ２２は、保持するモバイルバッテリ１２の一部を覆う部材であってもよい。 In the first to third embodiments described above, the slot sleeve 22 entirely covers the mobile battery 12 it holds. However, the slot sleeve 22 may be a member that partially covers the mobile battery 12 that it holds.
　上記の第１実施形態～第３実施形態では、バッテリロック機構２６がロック状態である場合、ストッパ７２がモバイルバッテリ１２の上面１２１に当接することにより、モバイルバッテリ１２の＋Ｚ軸方向の動きを規制する。 In the first to third embodiments described above, when the battery lock mechanism 26 is in the locked state, the stopper 72 abuts against the upper surface 121 of the mobile battery 12 to restrict movement of the mobile battery 12 in the +Z-axis direction. do.
　バッテリロック機構２６は、ストッパ７２が、モバイルバッテリ１２の側面１２３、側面１２４、側面１２５及び側面１２６に設けられた当接部（不図示）と当接することにより、モバイルバッテリ１２の＋Ｚ軸方向の動きを規制してもよい。この場合、特開平１０－３１３５４３号公報に開示された技術を、第１実施形態～第３実施形態のスロット１４に適用すればよい。 The battery lock mechanism 26 locks the mobile battery 12 in the +Z-axis direction by contacting the contact portions (not shown) provided on the side surfaces 123, 124, 125, and 126 of the mobile battery 12. Movement may be restricted. In this case, the technology disclosed in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 10-313543 may be applied to the slots 14 of the first to third embodiments.
　上記の第１実施形態～第３実施形態では、バッテリロック機構２６により、雄型コネクタ５８のＺ軸方向の動きが、ストッパ７２のＹ軸方向の動きに変換される。 In the first to third embodiments described above, the battery lock mechanism 26 converts the movement of the male connector 58 in the Z-axis direction into the movement of the stopper 72 in the Y-axis direction.
　上記の第１実施形態～第３実施形態では、コネクタホルダ５６のスイッチ作動子５６４により、接続検出スイッチ５２の可動接片５２１が押圧された場合、接続検出スイッチ５２は、雄型コネクタ５８とモバイルバッテリ１２の雌型コネクタ４９とが接続されたことを検出する。これを、接続検出スイッチ５２は、光学的手法を用いてスイッチ作動子５６４の位置を検出することにより、雄型コネクタ５８とモバイルバッテリ１２の雌型コネクタ４９とが接続されたことを検出してもよい。 In the first to third embodiments described above, when the movable contact piece 521 of the connection detection switch 52 is pressed by the switch actuator 564 of the connector holder 56, the connection detection switch 52 moves between the male connector 58 and the mobile terminal. It detects that the female connector 49 of the battery 12 is connected. The connection detection switch 52 detects the connection between the male connector 58 and the female connector 49 of the mobile battery 12 by detecting the position of the switch operating element 564 using an optical method. good too.
　上記の第１実施形態～第３実施形態では、コネクタホルダ５６のスイッチ作動子５６４により、接続解除検出スイッチ５４の可動接片５４１が押圧された場合、接続解除検出スイッチ５４は、雄型コネクタ５８とモバイルバッテリ１２の雌型コネクタ４９との接続が解除されたことを検出する。これを、接続解除検出スイッチ５４は、光学的手法を用いてスイッチ作動子５６４の位置を検出することにより、雄型コネクタ５８とモバイルバッテリ１２の雌型コネクタ４９との接続が解除されたことを検出してもよい。 In the first to third embodiments described above, when the movable contact piece 541 of the disconnection detection switch 54 is pressed by the switch actuator 564 of the connector holder 56, the disconnection detection switch 54 is pushed by the male connector 58. and the female connector 49 of the mobile battery 12 are disconnected. The disconnect detection switch 54 detects the disconnection between the male connector 58 and the female connector 49 of the mobile battery 12 by detecting the position of the switch operating element 564 using an optical method. may be detected.
１０…バッテリ交換機（保持装置）
１２…モバイルバッテリ（電気機器、蓄電器）
１４…スロット（保持部）　　　　　
２６…バッテリロック機構（接続部）
４８…リンクバー（接続部、並進部）
４９…雌型コネクタ（第１電気端子）
５２…接続検出スイッチ（第１検出部）
５４…接続解除検出スイッチ（第２検出部）
５８…雄型コネクタ（第２電気端子）
６０…モータ（駆動部）
７０…カム（接続部、変換部）　　　７２…ストッパ（進退部）
５２１…可動接片（接続検出部）　　５６３…ラック（駆動部）
５４１…可動接片（接続解除検出部）
６０１…ピニオン（駆動部） 10... Battery exchange machine (holding device)
12... Mobile battery (electrical equipment, capacitor)
14... Slot (holding portion)
26... Battery lock mechanism (connection part)
48 ... Link bar (connection part, translation part)
49... Female connector (first electrical terminal)
52 ... Connection detection switch (first detection unit)
54 . . . Disconnection detection switch (second detector)
58... Male connector (second electrical terminal)
60... Motor (driving unit)
70... Cam (connection part, conversion part) 72... Stopper (advance/retreat part)
521... Movable contact piece (connection detector) 563... Rack (drive part)
541 Movable contact piece (disconnection detector)
601... Pinion (driving unit)

Claims (18)

  1. 　第１電気端子（４９）を有する電気機器（１２）を保持する保持装置（１０）であって、
    　前記電気機器を保持する保持部（１４）と、
    　前記保持部に保持された前記電気機器の前記第１電気端子に接続される第２電気端子（５８）と、
    　前記第２電気端子を前記第１電気端子に近づく方向に移動させる、及び／又は、前記第２電気端子を前記第１電気端子から離れる方向に移動させる、駆動部（６０、５６３、６０１）と、
    　前記電気機器を前記保持部に保持させるときに前記電気機器が移動する軌跡である移動軌跡に対して、進退可能に設けられる進退部（７２）と、
    　前記第２電気端子と前記進退部とを、互いに機械的に接続する接続部（２６、４８、７０）と、
    　を備える、保持装置。     A holding device (10) for holding an electrical device (12) having a first electrical terminal (49), comprising:
    a holding portion (14) for holding the electric device;
    a second electrical terminal (58) connected to the first electrical terminal of the electrical device held by the holding portion;
    a drive (60, 563, 601) for moving said second electrical terminal toward said first electrical terminal and/or for moving said second electrical terminal away from said first electrical terminal; ,
    an advancing/retreating portion (72) provided to advance and retreat with respect to a movement trajectory, which is a trajectory along which the electrical device moves when the electrical device is held by the holding portion;
    a connecting portion (26, 48, 70) for mechanically connecting the second electrical terminal and the advancing/retracting portion to each other;
    a retaining device.
  2. 　請求項１に記載の保持装置であって、
    　前記第２電気端子は、前記電気機器を前記保持部に保持させるときに前記電気機器が移動する方向である保持方向に沿って移動するように設けられ、
    　前記進退部は、前記保持方向と交差する方向である交差方向に進退するように設けられる、保持装置。     A holding device according to claim 1, wherein
    The second electrical terminal is provided so as to move along a holding direction, which is a direction in which the electrical device moves when the electrical device is held by the holding portion,
    The holding device, wherein the advance/retreat portion is provided so as to advance/retreat in an intersecting direction that intersects with the holding direction.
  3. 　請求項２に記載の保持装置であって、
    　前記接続部は、
    　前記第２電気端子と一体になって移動可能に設けられる並進部（４８）と、
    　前記並進部の前記保持方向の動きを、前記進退部の前記交差方向の動きに変換する変換部（７０）と、
    　を有する、保持装置。     A holding device according to claim 2, wherein
    The connecting part is
    a translating portion (48) movably provided integrally with the second electrical terminal;
    a conversion unit (70) that converts the movement of the translation unit in the holding direction into the movement of the advance/retreat unit in the cross direction;
    a retaining device.
  4. 　請求項１～３のいずれか１項に記載の保持装置であって、
    　前記電気機器を前記保持部に保持させるときに前記電気機器が移動する方向である保持方向において、
    　前記第２電気端子は、前記保持部に保持された前記電気機器よりも一方に配置され、
    　前記進退部は、前記保持部に保持された前記電気機器よりも他方に配置される、保持装置。     The holding device according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
    In a holding direction, which is a direction in which the electric device moves when the electric device is held by the holding portion,
    The second electrical terminal is arranged on one side of the electrical device held by the holding portion,
    The holding device, wherein the retractable portion is arranged on the other side of the electric device held by the holding portion.
  5. 　請求項４に記載の保持装置であって、
    　前記接続部は、前記保持方向において、前記保持部に保持された前記電気機器よりも長い、保持装置。     A holding device according to claim 4, wherein
    The holding device, wherein the connecting portion is longer than the electric device held by the holding portion in the holding direction.
  6. 　請求項５に記載の保持装置であって、
    　前記接続部は、前記保持方向に平行に延びる、保持装置。     A holding device according to claim 5, wherein
    The holding device, wherein the connecting portion extends parallel to the holding direction.
  7. 　請求項１～６のいずれか１項に記載の保持装置であって、
    　前記第２電気端子、前記進退部及び前記接続部は、第１位置と第２位置との間を移動するように設けられ、
    　前記第１位置は、前記第２電気端子が前記第１電気端子に接続し、前記進退部が前記移動軌跡に進入したときの前記第２電気端子、前記進退部及び前記接続部の位置であり、
    　前記第２位置は、前記第２電気端子が前記第１電気端子から離間し、前記進退部が前記移動軌跡から退避したときの前記第２電気端子、前記進退部及び前記接続部の位置である、保持装置。     The holding device according to any one of claims 1 to 6,
    the second electrical terminal, the retractable portion and the connecting portion are provided to move between a first position and a second position;
    The first position is the position of the second electrical terminal, the retractable portion, and the connection portion when the second electrical terminal is connected to the first electrical terminal and the retractable portion enters the movement locus. ,
    The second position is the position of the second electrical terminal, the retractable portion, and the connecting portion when the second electrical terminal is separated from the first electrical terminal and the retractable portion is retracted from the movement locus. , holding device.
  8. 　請求項７に記載の保持装置であって、
    　前記第２電気端子、前記進退部及び前記接続部が前記第１位置に位置することを検出する第１検出部（５２）を備える、保持装置。     A holding device according to claim 7, comprising:
    A holding device comprising a first detection part (52) for detecting that the second electric terminal, the advance/retreat part and the connection part are positioned at the first position.
  9. 　請求項８に記載の保持装置であって、
    　前記第１検出部は、前記第２電気端子の近傍に配置され、
    　前記第１検出部は、前記第２電気端子が前記第１電気端子に接続したときの位置である接続位置に、前記第２電気端子が位置することを検出する接続検出部（５２１）を有する、保持装置。     A holding device according to claim 8, wherein
    The first detection unit is arranged near the second electrical terminal,
    The first detection unit has a connection detection unit (521) for detecting that the second electric terminal is positioned at the connection position, which is the position when the second electric terminal is connected to the first electric terminal. , holding device.
  10. 　請求項９に記載の保持装置であって、
    　前記駆動部が前記第２電気端子を前記第２位置から前記第１位置に移動させているときに、前記接続検出部が、前記第２電気端子が前記接続位置に位置することを検出した場合に、前記駆動部は前記第２電気端子の移動を停止させる、保持装置。     A holding device according to claim 9, comprising:
    When the connection detection unit detects that the second electric terminal is positioned at the connection position while the drive unit is moving the second electric terminal from the second position to the first position. (2) a holding device, wherein the drive stops the movement of the second electrical terminal;
  11. 　請求項８～１０のいずれか１項に記載の保持装置であって、
    　前記第１検出部が、前記第２電気端子、前記進退部及び前記接続部が前記第１位置に位置することを検出した場合に、前記電気機器の使用を許可する、
    　又は、前記第１検出部が、前記第２電気端子、前記進退部及び前記接続部が前記第１位置に位置することを検出しない場合に、前記電気機器の使用を禁止する、保持装置。     The holding device according to any one of claims 8 to 10,
    When the first detection unit detects that the second electric terminal, the advance/retreat unit, and the connection unit are positioned at the first position, the use of the electric device is permitted.
    Alternatively, the holding device prohibits use of the electrical device when the first detection section does not detect that the second electrical terminal, the advance/retreat section, and the connection section are positioned at the first position.
  12. 　請求項７～１１のいずれか１項に記載の保持装置であって、
    　前記第２電気端子、前記進退部及び前記接続部が前記第２位置に位置することを検出する第２検出部（５４）を備える、保持装置。     The holding device according to any one of claims 7 to 11,
    A holding device comprising a second detection section (54) for detecting that the second electrical terminal, the advance/retreat section, and the connection section are positioned at the second position.
  13. 　請求項１２に記載の保持装置であって、
    　前記第２検出部は、前記第２電気端子の近傍に配置され、
    　前記第２検出部は、前記第２電気端子が前記第１電気端子から離間した位置である接続解除位置に、前記第２電気端子が位置することを検出する接続解除検出部（５４１）を有する、保持装置。     13. A retaining device according to claim 12, wherein
    The second detection unit is arranged near the second electrical terminal,
    The second detection unit has a disconnection detection unit (541) that detects that the second electrical terminal is positioned at a disconnection position where the second electrical terminal is separated from the first electrical terminal. , holding device.
  14. 　請求項１３に記載の保持装置であって、
    　前記駆動部が前記第２電気端子を前記第１位置から前記第２位置に移動させているときに、前記接続解除検出部が、前記第２電気端子が前記接続解除位置に位置することを検出した場合に、前記駆動部は前記第２電気端子の移動を停止させる、保持装置。     14. A retaining device according to claim 13, comprising:
    When the driving section moves the second electrical terminal from the first position to the second position, the disconnect detection section detects that the second electrical terminal is positioned at the disconnect position. the holding device, wherein the drive stops the movement of the second electrical terminal when
  15. 　請求項１２～１４のいずれか１項に記載の保持装置であって、
    　前記第２検出部が、前記第２電気端子、前記進退部及び前記接続部が前記第２位置に位置することを検出した場合に、前記保持部から前記電気機器の取り外しを許可する、
    　又は、前記第２検出部が、前記第２電気端子、前記進退部及び前記接続部が前記第２位置に位置することを検出しない場合に、前記保持部から前記電気機器の取り外しを禁止する、保持装置。     The holding device according to any one of claims 12 to 14,
    When the second detection unit detects that the second electric terminal, the advance/retreat unit, and the connection unit are positioned at the second position, the removal of the electric device from the holding unit is permitted.
    Alternatively, when the second detection unit does not detect that the second electric terminal, the advance/retreat unit, and the connection unit are positioned at the second position, the removal of the electric device from the holding unit is prohibited. holding device.
  16. 　請求項１～１５のいずれか１項に記載の保持装置であって、
    　前記電気機器は、その内部に蓄電部を有する蓄電器である、保持装置。     The holding device according to any one of claims 1 to 15,
    The holding device, wherein the electric device is an electric storage device having an electric storage unit therein.
  17. 　請求項１～１６のいずれか１項に記載の保持装置であって、
    　外部の電力源が接続される電力源接続部（９０）と、
    　当該電力源接続部と前記保持部との間における電力伝達経路（９２）上に配置される第１電力変換部（９４）と、
    　を備える、保持装置。     The holding device according to any one of claims 1 to 16,
    a power source connection (90) to which an external power source is connected;
    a first power conversion section (94) arranged on a power transmission path (92) between the power source connection section and the holding section;
    a retaining device.
  18. 　請求項１～１７のいずれか１項に記載の保持装置であって、
    　外部又は内部の電力供給先が接続される電力供給先接続部（１００）と、
    　当該電力供給先接続部と前記保持部との間における電力伝達経路（１０２）上に配置される第２電力変換部（１０４）と、
    　を備える、保持装置。     A holding device according to any one of claims 1 to 17,
    a power supply connection unit (100) to which an external or internal power supply is connected;
    a second power conversion unit (104) arranged on a power transmission path (102) between the power supply destination connection unit and the holding unit;
    a retaining device.
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