WO2023142874A1

WO2023142874A1 - Battery swapping device and battery swapping station

Info

Publication number: WO2023142874A1
Application number: PCT/CN2022/143535
Authority: WO
Inventors: 王霞; 吴元和; 杨欣
Original assignee: 时代电服科技有限公司
Priority date: 2022-01-29
Filing date: 2022-12-29
Publication date: 2023-08-03
Also published as: CN217320103U

Abstract

A battery swapping device and a battery swapping station, wherein the battery swapping device (200) is used for the battery swapping station (1000); the battery swapping station (1000) comprises a rotatable platform (100) and a battery picking and placing device; the battery swapping device (200) comprises: a movable base (21), wherein the movable base (21) is configured to move between the rotatable platform (100) and the battery picking and placing device so as to convey a battery; and a distribution box (22) connected to one side of the movable base (21), wherein the projection of the distribution box (22) in a vertical direction is configured to be completely located in the rotatable platform (100) when the rotatable platform (100) rotates. According to the battery swapping device and the battery swapping station, the passing convenience of the movable base can be improved, and the safety and reliability of the battery swapping device when rotating with the rotatable platform on the rotatable platform are ensured.

Description

Power exchange equipment and power station

Cross References to Related Applications

This application claims the right of priority to the Chinese patent application CN202220245294.4 filed on January 29, 2022, entitled "Battery Swap Equipment and Swap Station", the entire content of which is incorporated herein by reference.

technical field

The present application relates to the technical field of power exchange stations, and in particular, to a power exchange equipment and a power exchange station.

Background technique

At present, with the development of new energy technology, the number of devices using batteries has increased. When the power of the power-consuming equipment is exhausted, it is often supplemented by connecting a charging device. At the same time, there is also a way to quickly replenish power by replacing the battery. Usually, special power replacement equipment is required to replace the battery.

In the related technology, the power replacement equipment includes a mobile base, an unlocking platform, a lifting mechanism, and a power distribution box. Convenience of base access.

Contents of the invention

The purpose of the embodiments of the present application is to provide a power exchange device and a power exchange station to improve the convenience of passing through the mobile base and ensure the safety and reliability of the power exchange equipment on the rotatable platform with the rotatable platform.

In the first aspect, the embodiment of the present application provides a power exchange equipment, which is used in a power exchange station. The power exchange station includes a rotatable platform and battery pick-and-place equipment. The power exchange equipment includes: a mobile base configured to In order to move between the rotatable platform and the battery pick-and-place equipment to transport batteries; a distribution box connected to one side of the mobile base; the projection of the distribution box along the vertical direction is configured as completely within the rotatable platform when the rotatable platform rotates.

In the above embodiments, the power exchange equipment includes a mobile base and a distribution box. Among them, the mobile base can reciprocate between the rotatable platform and the battery pick-and-place equipment, so as to remove the battery to be charged from the power-consuming equipment and transport it to the battery pick-and-place equipment, and to remove the fully charged battery in the battery pick-and-place equipment. After the battery is transported to the rotatable platform, it is installed on the electrical equipment. The power distribution box is connected to one side of the mobile base, and the external cables are connected to the power consumption parts on the mobile base through the power distribution box to provide power for the power consumption parts on the mobile base, and the power distribution box can centrally manage the power supply cables function to ensure the stable operation of the mobile base. When the distribution box is located on the rotatable platform, and when the rotatable platform rotates, the projection of the distribution box along the vertical direction is completely located in the rotatable platform, so that when the distribution box rotates with the rotatable platform, the The distribution box collides with the equipment or mechanisms around the rotatable platform to further ensure the safety and stability of the distribution box when replacing the battery of the electrical device. In addition, an unlocking platform is provided on the mobile base, and a lifting mechanism is provided between the mobile base and the unlocking platform. The lifting mechanism is used to drive the unlocking platform to rise or fall. It is used to reduce the descending height of the lifting mechanism and the unlocking platform, thereby helping to reduce the overall height of the power exchange equipment, thereby improving the convenience of moving the mobile base.

In some embodiments, the vertical projection of the mobile base is configured to be completely within the rotatable platform when the rotatable platform is rotated.

In the above-mentioned embodiment, when the mobile base is located on the rotatable platform, and when the rotatable platform rotates, the projection of the mobile base along the vertical direction is also completely located on the rotatable platform. When rotating, prevent the mobile base from colliding with the external equipment or mechanism of the rotatable platform, so as to further ensure the safety and stability of the battery replacement equipment when replacing the battery of the electrical device.

In some embodiments, the upper surface of the distribution box is not higher than the upper surface of the mobile base.

In the above-mentioned embodiment, since the upper surface of the mobile base needs to carry the battery, by setting the upper surface of the distribution box not higher than the upper surface of the mobile base, it is possible to avoid contact between the battery surface and the Collision between distribution boxes improves safety when loading and unloading batteries on the mobile base.

In some embodiments, the mobile base includes a mounting bracket for fixing the distribution box to one side of the mobile base.

In the above embodiment, by setting the installation bracket on one side of the mobile base, the installation bracket plays the role of fixing the distribution box, preventing the distribution box from falling off when it moves back and forth with the mobile base, thereby improving the connection between the distribution box and the mobile unit. The reliability of the base connection. Specifically, the mounting bracket can be directly fixedly connected to the side of the distribution box close to the mobile base, or can be extended to the bottom of the distribution box to further support the distribution box.

In some embodiments, the mobile base includes a bottom plate, and the mounting bracket is connected to the bottom plate.

In the above embodiments, by fixing the installation bracket to the bottom plate of the mobile base, interference between the installation bracket and the locking mechanism, lifting mechanism and other mechanisms on the mobile base can be avoided, which in turn helps to improve the efficiency of the power exchange equipment. Safety and stability during the battery replacement process of electrical equipment.

In some embodiments, thermal management components are provided in the distribution box.

In the above-mentioned embodiments, by installing thermal management components in the distribution box, the thermal management components play a role in temperature management in the distribution box, preventing the temperature in the distribution box from being too low or too high to cause the power supply system in the distribution box to Failure occurs, thereby ensuring the safety of the use of the distribution box.

In some embodiments, the heat management component includes an exhaust assembly, and the exhaust assembly is disposed on at least one side of the distribution box in the length direction.

In the above embodiments, the heat management component includes an exhaust assembly arranged on at least one side of the length direction of the distribution box, that is, the exhaust assembly can be arranged on one side of the length direction of the distribution box, or it can be arranged on one side of the length of the distribution box. Both sides of the direction are equipped with exhaust components, which can discharge the gas in the distribution box and play the role of ventilation in the distribution box. For example, when the temperature in the distribution box is too high, the high-temperature gas in the distribution box can be exhausted to the outside of the distribution box through the exhaust assembly, so as to cool down the temperature of the distribution box. Specifically, when exhaust assemblies are provided on both sides of the distribution box in the length direction, one of the exhaust assemblies is configured to blow air in the direction of the other exhaust assembly, and the other exhaust assembly is configured to blow air toward the distribution box. Exhaust air from the outside to form an airflow that runs through the length of the distribution box, so as to achieve rapid cooling of the distribution box.

In some embodiments, the exhaust assembly includes an exhaust fan and a protective cover disposed outside the exhaust fan.

In the above embodiments, the exhaust fan has a simple structure, is easy to install and maintain, and can have a good exhaust effect, helping to reduce the production cost of the product. By arranging a protective cover outside the exhaust hood, the protective cover can protect the exhaust fan, not only preventing damage to the exhaust fan and the external structure due to expansion, but also preventing foreign objects from entering the distribution box. Moreover, an air outlet is provided on the protective cover to ensure that the gas in the distribution box can be discharged. Specifically, the protective cover can be a structure such as a blind or a gauze.

In some embodiments, the thermal management component further includes a heating element, and the heating element is arranged at the bottom of the distribution box.

In the above embodiment, the thermal management component also includes a heating element arranged at the bottom of the distribution box, and the heating element is used to generate heat when the temperature in the distribution box is too low, so as to increase the temperature in the distribution box, thereby further ensuring The distribution box is safe to use.

In some embodiments, the distribution box includes: a box body; a box cover hinged to the box body; wherein, the top of the box body is provided with an opening, and the box cover is provided on the opening, And it is sealed with the box body.

In the above-mentioned embodiment, the box body is surrounded by an accommodation cavity, which is used to accommodate power management equipment, etc., and the top of the box body is provided with an opening, and the opening is used for operators to maintain the power management equipment inside the box body. and management. By setting the box cover on the opening and sealingly connecting with the box body, foreign matter such as dust or rainwater can be prevented from entering the box body from the opening, so as to ensure the safety of the operation of the equipment inside the box body.

In some embodiments, a locking mechanism is provided between the case cover and the case body, and the locking mechanism is configured to make the case cover and the case body phase locking; and/or, a handle is provided on the side of the box cover away from the box body.

In the above embodiment, by setting a locking mechanism between the box cover and the box body, the locking mechanism can lock the box body and the box cover when the box cover is set at the opening position, preventing the box cover from moving freely relative to the box body, and avoiding Unintentional operation to open the opening helps to further improve the safety of the use of the distribution box. Specifically, the locking mechanism may be a structure such as a bolt or an intelligent lock.

By providing a handle on the side of the box cover away from the box body, it is convenient for the operator to drive the box cover to rotate relative to the box body through the handle to open the distribution box.

In the second aspect, an embodiment of the present application provides a power exchange station, including: a rotatable platform; battery pick-and-place equipment; to move between the rotatable platform and the battery pick-and-place device for transporting batteries.

The power exchange station provided by the embodiment of the second aspect of the present application includes the power exchange equipment described in any one of the embodiments of the first aspect, so it has the technical effect of any of the above embodiments, and will not be repeated here.

The above description is only an overview of the technical solution of the present application. In order to better understand the technical means of the present application, it can be implemented according to the contents of the description, and in order to make the above and other purposes, features and advantages of the present application more obvious and understandable , the following specifically cites the specific implementation manner of the present application.

Description of drawings

In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present application, the accompanying drawings that need to be used in the embodiments of the present application will be briefly introduced below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of the present application, so It should not be regarded as a limitation on the scope, and those skilled in the art can also obtain other related drawings according to these drawings without creative work.

FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of a partial structure of a power station in some embodiments of the present application;

Fig. 2 is a schematic diagram of the assembly structure of the mobile base and the distribution box in some embodiments of the present application;

FIG. 3 is a schematic structural diagram of a mobile base provided in an embodiment of the present application;

FIG. 4 is a schematic structural diagram of a distribution box provided in an embodiment of the present application;

In the drawings, the drawings are not drawn to scale.

The reference numerals in the specific embodiment are as follows:

Change the power station 1000;

Rotatable platform 100, power exchange equipment 200;

Mobile base 21, distribution box 22;

Bottom plate 211, mounting bracket 212, box body 221, box cover 222, exhaust assembly 223, heating element 224, handle 225;

Exhaust fan 2231, protective cover 2232.

Detailed ways

Embodiments of the technical solutions of the present application will be described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. The following examples are only used to illustrate the technical solution of the present application more clearly, and therefore are only examples, rather than limiting the protection scope of the present application.

Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by those skilled in the technical field of the application; the terms used herein are only for the purpose of describing specific embodiments, and are not intended to To limit this application; the terms "comprising" and "having" and any variations thereof in the specification and claims of this application and the description of the above drawings are intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion.

In the description of the embodiments of the present application, technical terms such as "first" and "second" are only used to distinguish different objects, and should not be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number, specificity, or specificity of the indicated technical features. Sequence or primary-secondary relationship. In the description of the embodiments of the present application, "plurality" means two or more, unless otherwise specifically defined.

Reference herein to an "embodiment" means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with the embodiment can be included in at least one embodiment of the present application. The occurrences of this phrase in various places in the specification are not necessarily all referring to the same embodiment, nor are separate or alternative embodiments mutually exclusive of other embodiments. It is understood explicitly and implicitly by those skilled in the art that the embodiments described herein can be combined with other embodiments.

In the description of the embodiment of the present application, the term "and/or" is only a kind of association relationship describing associated objects, which means that there may be three kinds of relationships, such as A and/or B, which may mean: A exists alone, and A exists at the same time and B, there are three cases of B alone. In addition, the character "/" in this article generally indicates that the contextual objects are an "or" relationship.

In the description of the embodiments of the present application, the term "multiple" refers to more than two (including two), similarly, "multiple groups" refers to more than two groups (including two), and "multiple pieces" refers to More than two pieces (including two pieces).

In the description of the embodiments of the present application, the technical terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical" "Horizontal", "Top", "Bottom", "Inner", "Outer", "Clockwise", "Counterclockwise", "Axial", "Radial", "Circumferential", etc. indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the drawings Orientation or positional relationship is only for the convenience of describing the embodiment of the present application and simplifying the description, and does not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as an implementation of the present application. Example limitations.

In the description of the embodiments of this application, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, technical terms such as "installation", "connection", "connection" and "fixation" should be interpreted in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection or a fixed connection. Disassembled connection, or integration; it can also be a mechanical connection, or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection, or an indirect connection through an intermediary, and it can be the internal communication of two components or the interaction relationship between two components. Those of ordinary skill in the art can understand the specific meanings of the above terms in the embodiments of the present application according to specific situations.

With the development of new energy technology, the number of devices using batteries is increasing. When the electric power of the electric equipment is exhausted, the electric energy is often supplemented by connecting the charging equipment. For example, electric vehicles can be charged by connecting to the charging pile. Compared with connecting charging equipment such as charging piles to supplement electric energy, replacing batteries can replenish electric energy faster. At present, there are also battery exchange stations specially used for battery exchange. The exchange station is equipped with battery pick-and-place equipment and mobile battery exchange equipment. The battery replacement equipment is used to replace the battery of the electrical equipment.

The current power exchange equipment includes a mobile base, an unlocking platform, a lifting mechanism and a distribution box, etc. The unlocking platform is provided with an unlocking mechanism, which is used to lock the battery to the electrical equipment or unlock the battery from the electrical equipment. The lifting mechanism is set between the mobile base and the unlocking platform to drive the unlocking platform up and down. The power distribution box is set between the bottom plate of the mobile base and the unlocking platform, and the external cables are sent to the power consumption parts on the mobile base through the power distribution box. powered by.

The inventor found that when the power distribution box is installed between the mobile base and the unlocking platform, when the lifting mechanism drives the unlocking platform down, the unlocking platform is affected by the height of the power distribution box, which will affect the height of the unlocking platform, making the entire power exchange equipment The height is high, which in turn will affect the traffic convenience of the battery replacement equipment. However, if the power distribution box is arranged on one side of the mobile base, the overall area occupied by the power exchange equipment is relatively large. When the power exchange equipment is on a rotatable platform, it is difficult to guarantee the safety and convenience of the power distribution box.

In order to solve the problem that the overall height of the current power exchange equipment is high and the mobile traffic is inconvenient. This application provides a technical solution, which improves the structure of the power exchange equipment, and arranges the distribution box on one side of the mobile base. The distribution box does not occupy the space between the mobile base and the unlocking platform, so that the lowering height of the unlocking platform is further improved. Lower, so as to reduce the overall height of the power exchange equipment, so as to effectively improve the convenience of moving the power exchange device. And the projection of the distribution box along the vertical direction is configured to be completely located in the rotatable platform when the rotatable platform rotates, so as to avoid collisions between the distribution box and external equipment when the rotatable platform rotates, and ensure the safety of the power exchange equipment. safety and reliability.

The power exchange equipment and power exchange station disclosed in the embodiments of the present application can be used, but not limited to, to replace batteries of vehicles, and can also be used to replace batteries of other electrical equipment such as ships and aircraft, such as electric toys, electric tools, battery cars, electric Automobiles, ships, spacecraft, etc. Among them, electric toys can include fixed or mobile, for example, game consoles, electric car toys, electric boat toys and electric airplane toys, etc.; electric tools can include fixed or mobile, for example, electric machine tools, electric sweepers, etc. ; Spacecraft may include airplanes, rockets, space shuttles and spaceships, among others.

Taking the electric equipment as a vehicle as an example, the power exchange equipment and the power exchange station will be described below.

Please refer to FIG. 1 , the battery swapping station 1000 includes a battery swapping device 200 , a rotatable platform 100 and battery pick-and-place equipment (not shown in the figure).

The battery swapping station also includes a battery charging device (not shown in the figure), which is used to store and charge the battery. The battery pick-and-place equipment can be a stacker, and the battery pick-and-place equipment is equipped with a fork (the fork can also be replaced by a mechanical arm), and the battery to be charged on the power exchange equipment 200 is taken away by the fork and put into the battery charging device Recycle, and take out the fully charged battery from the battery charging device and place it on the battery swapping device 200 .

In order to realize the replacement of the vehicle battery, it is necessary to remove the battery to be charged on the vehicle through the battery replacement equipment 200 and transport it to the battery charging and discharging device for charging, and then transport the fully charged battery to the rotatable platform 100 through the battery replacement equipment 200 Above, the rotatable platform 100 can adjust the position of the battery swapping device 200 relative to the vehicle when rotating, so as to accurately install the battery on the vehicle. In some embodiments, the power exchange station further includes rails, and the power exchange equipment 200 is movably arranged on the rails.

The power exchange equipment 200 reciprocates on the track, so that the power exchange equipment 200 moves between the rotatable platform 100 and the battery pick-and-place equipment, and the power exchange equipment 200 removes the battery to be charged on the rotatable platform 100 along the track Delivered to the battery pick and place facility, and the fully charged battery renewed by the battery pick and place facility is installed in the vehicle.

The rotatable platform 100 is located at one end of the track; the battery pick-and-place equipment is located at the other end of the track. The battery swapping device 200 moves between the rotatable platform 100 and the battery pick-and-place device. The rotatable platform 100 is used to park the battery exchange equipment 200 and adjust the position of the battery exchange equipment 200 . The vehicle is located on the rotatable platform 100 and the battery is replaced on the rotatable platform 100 . The battery swapping device 200 is also provided with a battery swapping mechanism, which is used to remove or install the battery.

It should be noted that the battery installation position refers to the space formed on the electrical equipment for accommodating the battery, for example, an upwardly recessed groove formed on the chassis of the vehicle. The surface of the battery is roughly flush with the rest of the chassis.

Referring to Fig. 1 and Fig. 2, Fig. 1 is a schematic diagram of a partial structure of a power exchange station in some embodiments of the present application, and Fig. 2 is a schematic diagram of an assembly structure of a mobile base and a power distribution box in some embodiments of the present application. In some embodiments, the power exchange device 200 includes a mobile base 21 and a power distribution box 22 . The distribution box 22 is connected to one side of the mobile base 21, and the projection of the distribution box 22 along the vertical direction is configured to be completely located inside the rotatable platform 100 when the rotatable platform 100 is rotated.

The mobile base is used for reciprocating movement between the rotatable platform 100 and the battery pick-and-place equipment, so as to remove the battery to be charged on the power-consuming equipment and transport it to the battery pick-and-place equipment, and to remove the fully charged batteries in the battery pick-and-place equipment. The battery is transported to the rotatable platform 100 and installed on the electrical equipment.

The power distribution box 22 is equipped with a power management system, and the external power line supplies power to various power-consuming components such as motors on the power exchange equipment 200 after passing through the power distribution box 22, and plays a role in centralized management of the power supply system to ensure that the mobile base 21 stable operation.

The vertical projection of the distribution box 22 is the projection from the upper surface of the distribution box 22 toward the direction where the rotatable platform 100 is located.

By setting the distribution box 22 as being connected to one side of the mobile base 21, when the distribution box 22 is located on the rotatable platform 100 and when the rotatable platform 100 rotates, the projection of the distribution box 22 in the vertical direction is completely positioned at the rotatable platform 100. In this way, it can be ensured that when the distribution box 22 rotates with the rotatable platform 100, the collision between the distribution box 22 and the equipment or mechanisms around the rotatable platform 100 can be avoided, so as to further ensure that the electric device is replaced. When the battery is used, the safety and stability of the distribution box 22 are used.

In addition, an unlocking platform is provided on the mobile base 21, and a lifting mechanism is provided between the mobile base 21 and the unlocking platform. The lifting mechanism is used to drive the unlocking platform to rise or fall. , it helps to reduce the descending height of the lifting mechanism and the unlocking platform, thereby helping to reduce the overall height of the battery swapping device 200, thereby improving the convenience of moving the mobile base 21.

Referring to FIG. 1 , in some embodiments, the vertical projection of the mobile base 21 is configured to be completely within the rotatable platform 100 when the rotatable platform 100 is rotated.

The projection of the mobile base along the vertical direction is the projection from the upper surface of the mobile base 21 to the direction where the rotatable platform 100 is located.

When the mobile base 21 is located on the rotatable platform 100, and when the rotatable platform 100 rotates, the projection of the mobile base 21 along the vertical direction is also completely located on the rotatable platform 100, so that it can be guaranteed that the mobile base 21 is moving with the rotatable platform. When the 100 rotates, the mobile base 21 is prevented from colliding with the equipment or mechanisms around the rotatable platform 100, so as to ensure the safety and stability of the power exchange equipment 200 when replacing the battery of the electric device.

Referring to FIG. 2 , in some embodiments, the upper surface of the distribution box 22 is not higher than the upper surface of the mobile base 21 .

Since mechanisms such as a lifting mechanism and an unlocking platform are arranged on the mobile base 21 , the upper surface of the mobile base 21 is the upper surface of the highest structure among all the structures on the mobile base 21 .

Since the upper surface of the mobile base 21 needs to carry the battery, by setting the upper surface of the distribution box 22 to be no higher than the upper surface of the mobile base 21, it is possible to avoid the contact between the battery surface and the power distribution when the battery is taken and placed on the mobile base 21. Collision between the boxes 22 can improve the safety when taking and placing the battery on the mobile base 21 .

Referring to FIG. 3 , FIG. 3 is a schematic structural diagram of a mobile base provided by an embodiment of the present application. In some embodiments, the mobile base 21 includes a mounting bracket 212 for fixing the distribution box 22 on one side of the mobile base 21 .

The installation bracket plays the role of fixing the distribution box 22. The installation bracket 212 can be directly fixedly connected with the side of the distribution box 22 close to the mobile base 21, and can also be extended to the bottom of the distribution box 22 to further support the power distribution. The role of box 22.

By setting the installation bracket 212 on one side of the mobile base 21, and the installation bracket 212 is fixedly connected with the distribution box 22, thereby preventing the distribution box 22 from falling off when moving back and forth with the mobile base 21, thereby improving the distribution box 22. The reliability of the connection with the mobile base 21.

Referring to FIG. 3 , in some embodiments, the mobile base 21 includes a base plate 211 , and a mounting bracket 212 is connected to the base plate 211 .

The bottom plate 211 is not only used as a connecting piece between the mobile base 21 and the mounting bracket 212, but also protects the lower surface of the mobile base 21 to prevent the mobile base 21 from colliding with other devices or mechanisms during the movement.

By fixedly connecting the mounting bracket 212 to the bottom plate 211 of the mobile base 21, it is possible to avoid interference between the mounting bracket 212 and other mechanisms such as the locking and unlocking mechanism and the lifting mechanism on the mobile base 21, thereby helping to improve the power exchange equipment 200. Safety and stability during the battery replacement process of electrical equipment.

In some embodiments, thermal management components are provided in the distribution box 22 .

Thermal management components are used to regulate the temperature within the distribution box 22 .

By arranging thermal management components in the distribution box 22, the thermal management components play a role in temperature management in the distribution box 22, preventing the power management system in the distribution box 22 from malfunctioning due to low or high temperature in the distribution box 22. failure, thereby ensuring the safety of the use of the distribution box 22.

In some embodiments, the thermal management component includes an exhaust assembly 223 , and the exhaust assembly 223 is disposed on at least one side of the distribution box 22 in the lengthwise direction.

The air exhaust assembly 223 can discharge the gas in the distribution box 22 and play the role of ventilation in the distribution box 22 .

The heat management component includes an exhaust assembly 223 arranged on at least one side of the distribution box 22 in the length direction, that is, the exhaust assembly 223 can be arranged on one side of the distribution box 22 in the length direction, or it can be arranged on the length direction of the distribution box 22. Both sides of the exhaust assembly 223 are provided. For example, when the temperature in the distribution box 22 is too high, the high-temperature gas in the distribution box 22 can be exhausted to the outside of the distribution box 22 through the exhaust assembly 223 , so as to cool down the temperature of the distribution box 22 . Specifically, when both sides of the distribution box 22 in the length direction are provided with exhaust assemblies 223, one of the exhaust assemblies 223 is configured to blow air in the direction of the other exhaust assembly 223, and the other exhaust assembly 223 is configured to In order to exhaust air to the outside of the distribution box 22 to form an airflow passing through the length direction of the distribution box 22 , so as to realize rapid cooling of the distribution box 22 .

Referring to FIG. 4 , FIG. 4 is a schematic structural diagram of a distribution box provided in an embodiment of the present application. In some embodiments, the exhaust assembly 223 includes an exhaust fan 2231 and a protective cover 2232 disposed outside the exhaust fan 2231 .

The exhaust fan 2231 has a simple structure, is easy to install and maintain, and can have a good exhaust effect, helping to reduce the production cost of the product. By setting the protective cover 2232 outside the exhaust hood, the protective cover 2232 can protect the exhaust fan 2231, which can not only prevent the exhaust fan 2231 and the external structure from being damaged due to expansion, but also prevent foreign matter from entering the distribution box 22. Moreover, an air outlet is provided on the protective cover 2232 to ensure that the gas in the distribution box 22 can be discharged. Specifically, the protective cover 2232 may be a structure such as a blind or a gauze.

Referring to FIG. 4 , in some embodiments, the thermal management component further includes a heating element 224 disposed at the bottom of the distribution box 22 .

The heating element 224 is used to increase the temperature inside the distribution box 22 . Exemplarily, the heating element 224 may be a heating sheet or a heating tube.

By setting the heating element 224 at the bottom of the distribution box 22, the heating element 224 can generate heat when the temperature in the distribution box 22 is too low to heat the distribution box 22, thereby increasing the temperature in the distribution box 22, The power management system in the distribution box 22 is prevented from being damaged due to too low temperature, thereby further ensuring the use safety of the distribution box 22 .

Referring to Fig. 4, in some embodiments, the distribution box 22 includes: a box body 221; a box cover 222 hinged with the box body 221; wherein, the top of the box body 221 is provided with an opening, and the box cover 222 covers the opening, And it is sealed with the box body 221.

The box body 221 has a structure with an accommodating cavity for accommodating power management equipment, etc., and an opening is provided on the top of the box body 221 for operators to maintain and manage the power management equipment inside the box body 221 .

By setting the box cover 222 on the opening and sealingly connecting with the box body 221, foreign matter such as dust or rainwater can be prevented from entering the box body 221 from the opening, so as to ensure the safety of the equipment inside the box body 221.

Referring to FIG. 4 , in some embodiments, a locking mechanism is provided between the box cover 222 and the box body 221 , and the locking mechanism is configured to lock the box cover 222 and the box body 221 when the box cover 222 covers the opening.

The locking mechanism can lock the structure of the box body 221 and the box cover 222 when the box cover 222 is set at the opening position. Exemplarily, the locking mechanism is a structure such as a bolt or an intelligent lock.

By providing a locking mechanism between the box cover 222 and the box body 221 , it can prevent the operator from opening the distribution box 22 due to accidental operation, which helps to further improve the safety of the distribution box 22 .

Referring to FIG. 2 , in some embodiments, a handle 225 is provided on the side of the box cover 222 away from the box body 221 .

By setting the handle 225 on the side of the box cover 222 away from the box body 221 , it is convenient for the operator to drive the box cover 222 to rotate relative to the box body 221 through the handle 225 to open the distribution box 22 .

Referring to Fig. 1 to Fig. 3, the embodiment of the present application provides a power exchange equipment 200, which is used in a power exchange station. The power exchange station includes a rotatable platform 100 and battery pick-and-place equipment. The power exchange equipment 200 includes: a mobile base 21, a mobile base 21 is configured to move between the rotatable platform 100 and the battery pick-and-place equipment to transport the battery; the distribution box 22 is connected to one side of the mobile base 21; the projection of the distribution box 22 along the vertical direction is configured to The rotatable platform 100 is completely inside the rotatable platform 100 when it is rotated. The projection of the mobile base 21 in the vertical direction is configured to be completely inside the rotatable platform 100 when the rotatable platform 100 is rotated. Through the technical solution of the present application, not only the convenience of moving the power exchange equipment 200 can be improved, but also the safety when the mobile base 21 and the distribution box 22 are completely located on the rotatable platform 100 and rotates with the rotatable platform 100 can be ensured. , thereby helping to ensure the safety and reliability of the power swapping device 200 .

Finally, it should be noted that: the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present application, rather than limiting them; although the application has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those of ordinary skill in the art should understand that: It is still possible to modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or perform equivalent replacements for some or all of the technical features; and these modifications or replacements do not make the essence of the corresponding technical solutions deviate from the technical solutions of the various embodiments of the present application. All of them should be covered by the scope of the claims and description of the present application. In particular, as long as there is no structural conflict, the technical features mentioned in the various embodiments can be combined in any manner. The present application is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed herein, but includes all technical solutions falling within the scope of the claims.

Claims

A power exchange equipment, used in a power exchange station, the power exchange station includes a rotatable platform and battery pick-and-place equipment, and the power exchange equipment includes:

a mobile base configured to move between the rotatable platform and the battery pick-and-place device for transporting batteries;

a distribution box connected to one side of the mobile base;

The vertical projection of the distribution box is configured to be completely within the rotatable platform when the rotatable platform is rotated.
The battery swapping device according to claim 1, wherein the vertical projection of the mobile base is configured to be completely located within the rotatable platform when the rotatable platform is rotated.
The power exchange device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the upper surface of the distribution box is not higher than the upper surface of the mobile base.
The power exchange device according to any one of claims 1-3, wherein the mobile base includes a mounting bracket, and the mounting bracket is used to fix the power distribution box to one side of the mobile base.
The power exchange device according to claim 4, wherein the mobile base comprises a bottom plate, and the installation bracket is connected to the bottom plate.
The power exchange equipment according to any one of claims 1-3, wherein a thermal management component is arranged in the power distribution box.
The power exchange device according to claim 6, wherein the thermal management component includes an exhaust assembly, and the exhaust assembly is arranged on at least one side in the length direction of the distribution box.
The power exchange device according to claim 7, wherein the exhaust assembly includes an exhaust fan and a protective cover disposed outside the exhaust fan.
The power exchange device according to claim 6, wherein the thermal management component further includes a heating element, and the heating element is arranged at the bottom of the power distribution box.
The power exchange equipment according to any one of claims 1-3, wherein the power distribution box comprises:

box;

a box cover hinged to the box body;

Wherein, the top of the box body is provided with an opening, and the box cover is arranged on the opening and sealedly connected with the box body.
The power exchange device according to any one of claims 1-3, wherein a locking mechanism is provided between the case cover and the case body, and the locking mechanism is configured to When the opening is made, the box cover is locked with the box body; and/or, a handle is provided on the side of the box cover away from the box body.
A power station, comprising:

rotatable platform;

battery access equipment; and

The battery swapping device according to any one of claims 1-11, the battery swapping device is adapted to move between the rotatable platform and the battery pick-and-place device to transport the battery.