WO2021228205A1 - Unlocking device, battery replacing apparatus, and unlocking method - Google Patents

Unlocking device, battery replacing apparatus, and unlocking method Download PDF

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WO2021228205A1
WO2021228205A1 PCT/CN2021/093674 CN2021093674W WO2021228205A1 WO 2021228205 A1 WO2021228205 A1 WO 2021228205A1 CN 2021093674 W CN2021093674 W CN 2021093674W WO 2021228205 A1 WO2021228205 A1 WO 2021228205A1
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周英富
吉毅
仇丹梁
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    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60LPROPULSION OF ELECTRICALLY-PROPELLED VEHICLES; SUPPLYING ELECTRIC POWER FOR AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT OF ELECTRICALLY-PROPELLED VEHICLES; ELECTRODYNAMIC BRAKE SYSTEMS FOR VEHICLES IN GENERAL; MAGNETIC SUSPENSION OR LEVITATION FOR VEHICLES; MONITORING OPERATING VARIABLES OF ELECTRICALLY-PROPELLED VEHICLES; ELECTRIC SAFETY DEVICES FOR ELECTRICALLY-PROPELLED VEHICLES
    • B60L53/00Methods of charging batteries, specially adapted for electric vehicles; Charging stations or on-board charging equipment therefor; Exchange of energy storage elements in electric vehicles
    • B60L53/80Exchanging energy storage elements, e.g. removable batteries
    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60SSERVICING, CLEANING, REPAIRING, SUPPORTING, LIFTING, OR MANOEUVRING OF VEHICLES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B60S5/00Servicing, maintaining, repairing, or refitting of vehicles
    • B60S5/06Supplying batteries to, or removing batteries from, vehicles
    • YGENERAL 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
    • Y02TECHNOLOGIES OR APPLICATIONS FOR MITIGATION OR ADAPTATION AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE
    • Y02TCLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION TECHNOLOGIES RELATED TO TRANSPORTATION
    • Y02T10/00Road transport of goods or passengers
    • Y02T10/60Other road transportation technologies with climate change mitigation effect
    • Y02T10/70Energy storage systems for electromobility, e.g. batteries
    • YGENERAL 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
    • Y02TECHNOLOGIES OR APPLICATIONS FOR MITIGATION OR ADAPTATION AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE
    • Y02TCLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION TECHNOLOGIES RELATED TO TRANSPORTATION
    • Y02T10/00Road transport of goods or passengers
    • Y02T10/60Other road transportation technologies with climate change mitigation effect
    • Y02T10/7072Electromobility specific charging systems or methods for batteries, ultracapacitors, supercapacitors or double-layer capacitors

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  • the invention relates to an unlocking device, a power exchange device and an unlocking method.
  • the unlocking device used to disassemble and separate the battery box on the electric vehicle from the electric vehicle in the battery swap robot adopts an integrated structure of the suction cup and the unlocking mechanism, that is, the unlocking device is directly arranged in the suction cup, and the battery box shell The side opposite to the unlocking device is provided with a corresponding unlocking piece.
  • the unlocking mechanism acts on the unlocking piece on the outer shell of the battery box to drive the unlocking piece to move.
  • this unlocking method requires the unlocking member to be directly arranged on the outer shell of the battery box, which affects the strength and sealing of the outer shell, and easily causes the outer shell to deform when the unlocking member is driven to move, thereby affecting the battery
  • the service life of the box and the point-to-point contact between the unlocking device and the unlocking part is easy to cause problems of poor alignment accuracy, unlocking failure, and low power replacement efficiency during actual use.
  • the technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to overcome the existing unlocking method that requires the unlocking member to be directly arranged on the outer shell of the battery box, which affects the strength and sealing of the outer shell, easily causes the outer shell to deform, and affects the service life of the battery box.
  • the unlocking device and the unlocking member are in a point-to-point contact mode. In actual use, defects such as poor alignment accuracy, unlocking failure, and low power replacement efficiency are likely to occur.
  • An unlocking device, a power replacement device, and an unlocking method are provided.
  • An unlocking device is used for unlocking or locking a battery box in a battery bracket of an electric vehicle, and is characterized in that the unlocking device includes:
  • a driving mechanism and an unlocking lever is used to drive the locking mechanism on the battery bracket to move to unlock or lock the battery box;
  • the driving mechanism drives the unlocking lever to move to drive the locking mechanism to move.
  • the locking mechanism is driven by the driving mechanism to drive the unlocking lever to move, so as to unlock or lock the battery box.
  • the unlocking or locking accuracy is very high, and the battery replacement efficiency is improved; at the same time; , Even if there is a touch, the locking mechanism will not be unlocked or locked, which effectively avoids misoperation and greatly improves the safety and stability of the battery replacement equipment.
  • the unlocking lever drives the locking mechanism on the battery bracket to move to unlock or lock the battery box, which prevents the unlocking lever from directly acting on the outer shell of the battery box, which will not affect the strength of the outer shell of the battery box, and improve the battery box’s performance. Service life.
  • the unlocking device further includes a connecting unit, both ends of the connecting unit are respectively connected to the driving mechanism and the unlocking lever, and the driving mechanism drives the unlocking lever along the fixed position through the connecting unit.
  • the axis of the unlocking lever rotates.
  • the above-mentioned structural form is adopted, and the unlocking lever is driven to rotate through the connecting unit, which ensures that the unlocking lever rotates along its axis, and realizes that the unlocking device has higher stability during the unlocking or locking process.
  • the connecting unit includes a first elastic member that can be twisted in a radial direction. Both ends of the first elastic member are respectively connected to the driving mechanism and the unlocking lever, and the first elastic member is adapted to The radial displacement of the unlocking lever.
  • the first elastic member can be displaced in the radial direction, so that even if there is a slight position deviation between the unlocking lever and the unlocking matching member on the battery bracket, the first elastic
  • the small radial displacement of the piece enables the unlocking rod to be smoothly inserted into the unlocking matching piece, which improves the unlocking success rate and improves the efficiency of power exchange.
  • the connecting unit further includes a first connecting sleeve and a second connecting sleeve, two ends of the first elastic member are respectively connected to the first connecting sleeve and the second connecting sleeve, and the unlocking lever is connected to the In the first connecting sleeve, the driving mechanism is connected to the second connecting sleeve.
  • the above-mentioned structural form is adopted, and the driving mechanism, the first elastic member, and the unlocking rod are connected in series with each other through the first connecting sleeve and the second connecting sleeve to ensure that the unlocking device is connected in the axial direction and rotates around its axis, which is stable Higher performance and convenient installation and connection.
  • the connecting unit is slidably arranged on the driving mechanism to drive the unlocking lever in a direction approaching the driving mechanism.
  • the connecting unit is slidably arranged on the driving mechanism, so that the unlocking lever will drive the connecting unit to move on the driving mechanism when the unlocking lever receives a force in the direction close to the driving mechanism, effectively avoiding rigid connection It will cause structural damage, higher safety and stability, and long service life.
  • the unlocking device further includes a detection unit for detecting whether the unlocking lever moves in a direction close to the driving mechanism.
  • the detection unit can detect whether the unlocking lever is located in the unlocking position in the unlocking matching piece, which greatly improves the safety and stability of the power replacement device during the power replacement process.
  • the unlocking device further includes a detection block connected to the connecting unit, and the detection unit is used to detect the detection block to detect whether the unlocking lever is aligned with the locking mechanism .
  • the above-mentioned structural form is adopted, and the detection is performed through the mutual cooperation between the detection block and the detection unit, and the detection is accurate, avoiding misoperation, and greatly improving the safety and stability of the replacement equipment.
  • the detection block is sleeved on the connection unit.
  • the unlocking device includes a second elastic member that can be stretched axially, and the second elastic member abuts against the connecting unit and/or the unlocking rod and is configured to move toward the connecting unit and/or The unlocking lever exerts a force in a direction away from the driving mechanism.
  • the above-mentioned structural form is adopted, and a force is applied to the connecting unit in a direction away from the driving mechanism through the second elastic member.
  • the connecting unit and the unlocking lever are not When the external force acts, it returns to the initial position, that is, when the unlocking lever is separated from the unlocking matching piece, the second elastic member drives the connecting unit and the unlocking lever to return to the initial position state.
  • the second elastic member applies a force in the direction away from the driving mechanism to the connecting unit, so that when the connecting unit and the unlocking lever are touched by mistake, the detection block will not move to the detection due to the force of the second elastic member. Position, effectively avoiding misoperation of the unlocking device, and greatly improving the safety and stability of the unlocking device.
  • the second elastic member is a compression spring, and the compression spring is sleeved on the connecting unit.
  • the above-mentioned structural form is adopted.
  • the compression spring is squeezed and deformed.
  • the compressed compression spring needs to recover its deformation due to the need for self-deformation.
  • the connecting unit and the unlocking lever are driven to restore to the initial position, which is convenient for the next unlocking operation, installation and setting are very convenient, and the structure is simple and the cost is low.
  • the driving mechanism includes a rotating unit connected to the connecting unit through a sleeve and used for driving the unlocking lever to rotate along the axis of the unlocking lever.
  • the rotating unit and the second connecting sleeve of the connecting unit are connected through a sleeve, which facilitates matching and assembly connection, and ensures that the unlocking lever rotates along its axis, so that the unlocking device is unlocked or locked.
  • the stability is higher during the stopping process.
  • the unlocking device further includes a first support, and the first support has a guide hole extending along the axial direction of the unlocking rod, and the connecting unit passes through the guide hole and can be installed in the guide hole. Move in the guide hole.
  • the above-mentioned structural form is adopted, and the guide hole has a guiding effect, so that the connecting unit moves along the axial direction of the unlocking lever, which effectively avoids the offset and dislocation of the connecting unit during the movement, and greatly improves the power exchange equipment. Security and stability.
  • a bushing is provided between the first support and the connecting unit.
  • the above-mentioned structural form is adopted, and the bush plays a protective role, reduces the wear of the connecting unit during the movement, and effectively prolongs the service life of the unlocking device.
  • the unlocking device further includes a second support, and the rotation unit is penetrated on the second support.
  • the driving mechanism further includes a driving unit and a first mounting plate, and the driving unit is connected to the first mounting plate and used for driving the first mounting plate to move along the axial direction of the unlocking lever.
  • the above-mentioned structural form is adopted, and the first mounting plate is driven to move along the axial direction of the unlocking lever through the driving unit, and the first mounting plate that can move along the axial direction of the unlocking lever is provided, so that the unlocking device on the first mounting plate The whole moves along the axial direction of the unlocking lever, which further ensures the precise coordination of the unlocking lever and the unlocking matching part, and greatly improves the stability of the power exchange equipment.
  • the first support and the second support are both provided on a first mounting plate
  • the unlocking device further includes a second mounting plate
  • the driving unit is provided on the second mounting plate , The driving unit drives the first mounting plate to be slidable relative to the second mounting plate.
  • At least one guide member between the first mounting plate and the second mounting plate, and the first mounting plate moves along the axial direction of the unlocking lever through the guide member.
  • the guiding member has a guiding function.
  • the guiding member makes the first mounting plate move on the second mounting plate along the axial direction of the unlocking lever more stable, which greatly improves the accuracy of the unlocking device.
  • the unlocking device further includes a detection unit and a detection block, the detection unit is provided on the first mounting board, the detection block is connected to the connection unit, and the detection unit is used to detect the The detection block is used to determine whether the unlocking lever reaches the unlocking position;
  • the unlocking device further includes a sensor provided on the second mounting board, and the sensor is used to detect the moving position of the first mounting board.
  • the detection unit and the sensor are respectively used to detect and determine the positions of the unlocking lever and the first mounting seat, which can effectively determine whether the unlocking lever has moved to the unlocking position, which facilitates the control of driving the unlocking lever to rotate in the next step.
  • the unlocking lever includes an insertion end, and the insertion end is used to connect and match the locking mechanism on the battery bracket.
  • the insertion end will be connected and matched with the unlocking matching piece by inserting, so that the unlocking lever can be driven to rotate to drive the unlocking matching piece to rotate, thereby realizing unlocking or locking of the locking mechanism.
  • the outer surface of the insertion end has at least one abutment surface
  • an unlocking matching piece is provided on the battery bracket
  • the unlocking matching piece is connected to the locking mechanism
  • the insertion end is used to insert the Inside the unlocking matching piece
  • the abutting surface matches the inner wall surface of the unlocking matching piece, so as to drive the unlocking matching piece to rotate.
  • the above-mentioned structural form is adopted, and the abutting surface matches the inner wall surface of the unlocking matching piece, so that the abutting surface will exert a force on the unlocking matching piece and drive the unlocking matching piece to rotate, thereby driving the locking mechanism to lock
  • the mechanism rotates to unlock or lock the battery box.
  • the unlocking matching part is driven to rotate by applying a force against the inner wall surface of the unlocking matching part, and the rotation stability is high.
  • the end of the insertion end away from the driving mechanism has a sliding guide surface, and the sliding guide surface is connected to the abutting surface for guiding the unlocking lever to be inserted into the unlocking matching piece.
  • the sliding guide surface has a sliding guide function, and the sliding guide surface can adapt to the slight position deviation between the unlocking lever and the unlocking matching piece; the inserting end passes through first when inserted into the unlocking matching piece
  • the sliding guide surface acts as a sliding guide and is first inserted into the unlocking matching piece, so that even if the insertion end has a slight position deviation, it can ensure that the abutting surface stably enters the unlocking matching piece.
  • one end of the unlocking lever facing the driving mechanism has a connecting part
  • the outer peripheral surface of the connecting part is provided with a waist-shaped hole
  • the connecting part is connected to the driving mechanism through the waist-shaped hole.
  • the waist-shaped hole extends along the outer peripheral surface of the connecting portion, so that the connecting portion can be rotated and adjusted in the circumferential direction during installation and connection, so that the unlocking lever can be adjusted so that the insertion end is inserted to the unlocking In the matching piece, the abutting surface matches the inner wall surface of the unlocking matching piece, so that the insertion end can be inserted into the unlocking matching piece accurately.
  • the connecting portion is provided with a connecting groove extending along its axial direction, and the unlocking lever is connected to the driving mechanism through the connecting groove.
  • the above-mentioned structural form is adopted, so that the driving mechanism can be inserted into the connecting groove to realize the connection with the connecting part, and the installation and connection are convenient; at the same time, it is ensured that the unlocking lever rotates along its axis, and the unlocking device is unlocked or locked. The process is more stable.
  • a battery swapping device is characterized in that it includes the unlocking device as described above.
  • the battery replacement device further includes a battery tray, and the driving mechanism is connected to the battery tray.
  • An unlocking method which utilizes the battery swapping device as described above, is characterized in that the unlocking method includes the following steps:
  • the unlocking lever is aligned with the unlocking matching piece of the locking mechanism
  • the driving mechanism drives the unlocking lever to move.
  • the unlocking lever is driven to rotate by the driving mechanism, and the rotation of the unlocking lever will drive the unlocking matching piece to rotate together, and drive the locking mechanism to rotate, thereby realizing unlocking or locking of the locking mechanism.
  • the unlocking or locking accuracy is very high, which improves the efficiency of battery replacement; at the same time, it effectively avoids misoperation and greatly improves the safety and stability.
  • the unlocking lever drives the locking mechanism on the battery bracket to move to unlock or lock the battery box, which prevents the unlocking lever from directly acting on the outer shell of the battery box, which will not affect the strength of the outer shell of the battery box, and improve the battery box’s performance. Service life.
  • the method further includes: determining whether the unlocking lever is located in the unlocking matching piece. Unlock position
  • the drive mechanism is controlled to drive the unlocking lever to rotate by judging whether the unlocking lever is located in the unlocking position in the unlocking matching piece, effectively avoiding the drive mechanism driving the unlocking lever to rotate when the unlocking lever is not in the unlocking position of the unlocking matching piece.
  • This phenomenon effectively avoids misoperation and greatly improves the safety and stability in the process of power exchange.
  • the unlocking lever drives the locking mechanism on the battery bracket to move to unlock or lock the battery box, which prevents the unlocking lever from directly acting on the outer shell of the battery box, which will not affect the strength of the outer shell of the battery box, and improve the battery box’s performance. Service life.
  • the unlocking device includes a detection block and a detection unit, a connecting unit is provided between the unlocking lever and the driving mechanism, the detection block is provided on the connecting unit, and when the detection unit detects When detecting the block, the unlocking lever is located at the unlocking position in the unlocking matching piece.
  • the detection unit is used to detect the position of the detection block to determine that the unlocking lever is located in the unlocking position of the unlocking matching piece, and the detection is accurate, avoiding misoperation, and greatly improving the safety and stability of the power exchange equipment.
  • the unlocking device, battery replacement equipment and unlocking method of the present invention drive the unlocking lever to move through the driving mechanism to drive the locking mechanism to move, thereby realizing unlocking or locking of the battery box.
  • the unlocking or locking accuracy is very high, and the battery replacement is improved. Efficiency; At the same time, it effectively avoids misoperation and greatly improves the safety and stability of the battery replacement equipment.
  • the unlocking lever drives the locking mechanism on the battery bracket to move to unlock or lock the battery box, which prevents the unlocking lever from directly acting on the outer shell of the battery box, which will not affect the strength of the outer shell of the battery box, and improve the battery box’s performance. Service life.
  • Fig. 1 is a schematic diagram of the structure of a power exchange device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram of a three-dimensional structure of an unlocking device of a power exchange device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • Fig. 3 is a schematic structural diagram of an unlocking device of a power exchange device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • Fig. 4 is a schematic cross-sectional view of Fig. 3 along line A-A.
  • FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram of an exploded structure of an unlocking device of a power exchange device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • Drive mechanism 1 Rotation unit 11; Drive unit 12; First mounting plate 13; Sleeve 14; Unlock lever 2; Insertion end 21; Groove 222; connecting unit 3; first elastic member 31; first connecting sleeve 32; second connecting sleeve 33; detecting unit 4; detecting block 5; second elastic member 6; first support 7; guide hole 71; Bushing 72; second support 8; second mounting plate 9; guide member 91; first sensor 92; second sensor 93; battery tray 100
  • this embodiment discloses a battery swapping device.
  • the battery swapping device is used to switch electric vehicles on the side.
  • the battery box is installed in the installation space on both sides of the bottom of the electric vehicle through the battery bracket. Electrical equipment unlocks the old battery box on the battery tray and removes the old battery box from the battery tray, or installs a new battery box into the battery tray and locks the new battery box installed .
  • the battery replacement device includes a battery tray 100 and an unlocking device.
  • the battery tray 100 includes a tray body, an extension mechanism, and a tray box.
  • the bottom of the extension mechanism telescopically moves on the tray body in a first direction.
  • the top of the mechanism telescopically moves in a first direction, which is along the width direction of the electric vehicle.
  • the top of the extension mechanism is used for placing the battery box, the unlocking device is installed on the bottom surface of the extension mechanism, and the unlocking device is used for unlocking or locking the battery box in the battery bracket of the electric vehicle.
  • the unlocking device includes a driving mechanism 1 and an unlocking lever 2.
  • the unlocking lever 2 is used to drive the locking mechanism on the battery bracket to move to unlock or lock the battery box; the driving mechanism 1 drives the unlocking lever 2 Movement to drive the movement of the locking mechanism.
  • locking, unlocking, and driving are realized by rotating and rotating. In other embodiments, locking, unlocking, and driving can also be realized by other motion modes, such as axial expansion and contraction, radial displacement, and so on.
  • the driving mechanism 1 is installed and connected to the extension mechanism of the battery tray 100, and the unlocking lever 2 and the unlocking fitting of the locking mechanism are matched and connected to each other to realize the unlocking or locking of the battery box.
  • the battery bracket is provided with an unlocking matching piece, the unlocking lever 2 is matched with the unlocking matching piece, and the unlocking matching piece is connected with the locking mechanism on the battery bracket; the unlocking lever 2 is driven to rotate through the driving mechanism 1, and the rotation of the unlocking lever 2 will It will drive the unlocking matching piece to also rotate together and drive the locking mechanism to rotate, thereby realizing the unlocking or locking of the locking mechanism.
  • the driving mechanism 1 drives the unlocking lever 2 to rotate to drive the locking mechanism to rotate, thereby unlocking or locking the battery box, the unlocking or locking accuracy is very high, and the efficiency of battery replacement is improved; at the same time, it will not even be touched
  • the unlocking or locking of the locking mechanism is caused, which effectively avoids misoperation and greatly improves the safety and stability of the power replacement equipment.
  • the unlocking lever 2 drives the locking mechanism on the battery bracket to rotate to unlock or lock the battery box, which prevents the unlocking lever 2 from directly acting on the outer shell of the battery box, which will not affect the strength of the outer shell of the battery box and improve the battery The service life of the box.
  • the battery box may have a lock slot
  • the locking mechanism includes a rotating plug-in
  • the rotating plug-in is arranged on the battery bracket
  • the rotating plug-in is connected to the unlocking matching piece.
  • the movement of the unlocking lever 2 will drive the unlocking matching piece to move, and the unlocking matching piece movement will drive the rotating plug-in to rotate.
  • the rotating plug-in can be inserted into the lock slot or retracted out of the lock slot. Lock or unlock the battery box.
  • the specific structure of the locking mechanism is not limited in this embodiment.
  • the unlocking lever 2 includes an insertion end 21, and the insertion end 21 is used to connect the locking mechanism on the matching battery bracket.
  • the extension mechanism will drive the unlocking device to extend synchronously during the extension process.
  • the insertion end 21 of the unlocking lever 2 will be connected to the unlocking matching piece by inserting, so as to drive the unlocking lever 2 to rotate to drive the unlocking matching piece. Rotate to realize unlocking or locking of the locking mechanism.
  • the retraction of the extension mechanism will drive the insertion end 21 and the unlocking matching piece to be disconnected from each other, thereby achieving separation.
  • the connection and disconnection are very convenient, the stability is high, and the structure is simple.
  • the outer surface of the inserting end 21 has at least one abutting surface 211
  • the battery bracket is provided with an unlocking matching piece
  • the unlocking matching piece is connected with the locking mechanism
  • the inserting end 21 is used to insert the unlocking matching piece
  • the abutting surface 211 is connected to the The inner wall surface of the unlocking matching piece is matched to realize the rotation of the unlocking matching piece.
  • the abutting surface 211 matches the inner wall surface of the unlocking matching piece, so that the abutting surface 211 will exert a force on the unlocking matching piece and drive the unlocking matching piece to rotate, thereby driving the locking mechanism of the locking mechanism Turn to unlock or lock the battery box.
  • the abutting surface 211 exerts a force on the inner wall surface of the unlocking matching piece to drive the unlocking matching piece to rotate, and the rotation stability is high.
  • the number of the abutting surfaces 211 is four, and the four abutting surfaces 211 surround each other in a square structure, and the rotation stability is higher.
  • the number of the abutment surfaces 211 may not be limited, as long as the shape enclosed by the abutment surfaces 211 is non-circular, the unlocking matching member can be driven to rotate.
  • the end of the insertion end 21 away from the driving mechanism 1 has a sliding guide surface 212, and the sliding guide surface 212 is connected to the abutting surface 211 for guiding the unlocking lever 2 to be inserted into the unlocking matching piece.
  • the sliding guide surface 212 has a sliding guide function, and the sliding guide surface 212 can adapt to the slight position deviation between the unlocking lever 2 and the unlocking matching piece; when the insertion end 21 is inserted into the unlocking matching piece, the sliding guide surface 212 acts The sliding function is first inserted into the unlocking matching piece, so that even if the insertion end 21 has a slight position deviation, it can ensure that the abutting surface 211 stably enters the unlocking matching piece.
  • one end of the sliding guide surface 212 is connected to the abutting surface 211, and the other end of the sliding surface 212 extends obliquely in a direction close to the axis of the unlocking lever 2 and away from the abutting surface 211 relative to the abutting surface 211.
  • the insertion end 21 of the unlocking lever 2 is inserted accurately.
  • One end of the unlocking lever 2 facing the driving mechanism 1 has a connecting portion 22, and the outer peripheral surface of the connecting portion 22 has a waist-shaped hole 221, and the connecting portion 22 is connected to the driving mechanism 1 through the waist-shaped hole 221.
  • the unlocking lever 2 is connected to the driving mechanism 1 through the connecting portion 22, and the waist-shaped hole 221 extends along the outer peripheral surface of the connecting portion 22, so that the connecting portion 22 can be rotated and adjusted in the circumferential direction when the connecting portion 22 is installed and connected, so that the unlocking lever 2 can be adjusted. , So that the insertion end 21 is inserted into the unlocking matching piece to realize the matching of the abutting surface 211 with the inner wall surface of the unlocking matching piece.
  • the connecting portion 22 is provided with a connecting groove 222 extending along its axial direction, and the unlocking lever 2 is connected to the driving mechanism 1 through the connecting groove 222.
  • the connecting groove 222 extends inward from the end surface of the connecting portion 22 facing the driving mechanism 1 along its axial direction, so that the driving mechanism 1 can be inserted into the connecting groove 222 to realize the connection with the connecting portion 22, which is convenient for installation and connection; Knowing that the lock rod 2 rotates along its axis, the unlocking device is more stable during the unlocking or locking process.
  • the unlocking device further includes a connecting unit 3. Both ends of the connecting unit 3 are respectively connected to the driving mechanism 1 and the unlocking lever 2, and the driving mechanism 1 drives the unlocking lever 2 to rotate along the axis of the unlocking lever 2 through the connecting unit 3 .
  • the driving mechanism 1 drives the connecting unit 3 to rotate, and the unlocking lever 2 is driven to rotate through the connecting unit 3, which ensures that the unlocking lever 2 rotates along its axis, and realizes that the unlocking device has higher stability during the unlocking or locking process.
  • the connecting unit 3 includes a first elastic member 31 that can be twisted in a radial direction. 2 radial displacement. When the driving mechanism 1 is fixed, the first elastic member 31 can be displaced in the radial direction, so that the unlocking lever 2 can be inserted into the unlocking matching member, so that the unlocking device is stable during the unlocking or locking process. Higher sex.
  • the connecting unit 3 further includes a first connecting sleeve 32 and a second connecting sleeve 33. Two ends of the first elastic member 31 are respectively connected to the first connecting sleeve 32 and the second connecting sleeve 33, and the unlocking lever 2 is connected to the first connecting sleeve 32,
  • the driving mechanism 1 is connected to the second connecting sleeve 33.
  • the driving mechanism 1, the first elastic member 31, and the unlocking rod 2 are connected in series with each other through the first connecting sleeve 32 and the second connecting sleeve 33 to ensure that the unlocking device is connected in the axial direction and rotates around its axis, with higher stability, and Easy to install and connect.
  • the first elastic member 31 may be a flexible shaft, and the material of the first connecting sleeve 32 and the second connecting sleeve 33 may be metal.
  • the connecting unit 3 is slidably arranged on the driving mechanism 1 to drive the unlocking lever 2 in a direction approaching the driving mechanism 1.
  • the insertion end 21 of the unlocking lever 2 needs to be accurately aligned and inserted into the unlocking matching piece.
  • the unlocking lever 2 will abut against the unlocking matching piece, so that the unlocking matching piece
  • the unlocking lever 2 will be applied with a force in the direction close to the driving mechanism 1, and the connecting unit 3 is slid on the driving mechanism 1, so that the unlocking lever 2 will drive the connection when it receives a force in the direction close to the driving mechanism 1.
  • the unit 3 moves on the driving mechanism 1, effectively avoiding structural damage caused by rigid connection, higher safety and stability, and long service life.
  • the unlocking matching piece will not exert a force on the unlocking lever 2 in a direction close to the driving mechanism 1.
  • the unlocking device further includes a detection unit 4 for detecting whether the unlocking lever 2 moves in a direction close to the driving mechanism 1.
  • a detection unit 4 for detecting whether the unlocking lever 2 moves in a direction close to the driving mechanism 1.
  • the insertion end 21 of the unlocking lever 2 needs to be accurately aligned and inserted into the unlocking matching piece.
  • the unlocking lever 2 will be moved in a direction close to the driving mechanism 1 due to the abutting force of the unlocking matching piece. If the detection unit 4 detects that the unlocking lever 2 has moved into the detection area of the detection unit 4, it indicates that the unlocking lever 2 is inserted into the unlocking matching piece, and the next step of driving the unlocking lever 2 to rotate can be continued.
  • the unlocking lever 2 If the detection unit 4 If the unlocking lever 2 is not detected all the time, it indicates that there is a misalignment between the unlocking lever 2 and the unlocking matching piece and not being inserted into the unlocking matching piece. At this time, the unlocking lever 2 can be controlled to stop moving toward the unlocking matching piece. The detection unit 4 can detect whether the unlocking lever 2 is in the unlocking position in the unlocking matching piece, which greatly improves the safety and stability of the power swapping device during the power swapping process, and realizes the precise control of the unlocking process, that is, the unlocking lever reaches the unlocking position.
  • the unlocking device further includes a detection block 5 connected to the connecting unit 3, and the detection unit 4 is used for the detection block 5 to detect whether the unlocking lever 2 is aligned with the unlocking matching piece.
  • the detection block 5 is connected to the connecting unit 3, and when the unlocking lever 2 is aligned and inserted into the unlocking matching piece, the detection block 5 and the connecting unit 3 will be driven to move in a direction close to the driving mechanism 1. In this embodiment, in the initial state, the detection block 5 is not located in the detection area of the detection unit 4.
  • the detection block 5 When the unlock lever 2 is inserted into the unlocking matching piece, the detection block 5 will move to the detection area of the detection unit 4, and the detection If the unit 4 can detect that the detection block 5 has moved to the detection area, it means that the unlocking lever 2 has entered the unlocking matching piece and reached the unlocking position; when the detection unit 4 has not detected that the detection block 5 has moved to the detection area, it means that the unlocking lever 2 is not aligned To unlock the matching parts, the unlocking lever can be controlled in time to stop moving. The detection is performed by the cooperation between the detection block 5 and the detection unit 4, the detection is accurate, and misoperation is avoided, and the safety and stability of the power replacement equipment is greatly improved.
  • the detection unit 4 may be a sensor.
  • the detection unit 4 may be a vision sensor.
  • the detection block 5 is sleeved on the connecting unit 3. This makes the installation and setting of the detection block 5 very convenient.
  • the detection block 5 may be an induction block, which has a ring structure, and the induction block is sleeved on the connection unit 3. Specifically, the sensing block is sleeved on the second connecting sleeve 33.
  • the driving mechanism 1 includes a rotating unit 11, which is connected to the connecting unit 3 through a sleeve 14 and used to drive the unlocking lever 2 to rotate along the axis of the unlocking lever 2.
  • the rotating unit 11 and the second connecting sleeve 33 of the connecting unit 3 are connected through the sleeve 14, which facilitates matching and assembly connection, and ensures that the unlocking lever 2 rotates along its axis, so that the unlocking device is stable during the unlocking or locking process Higher sex.
  • the rotating unit 11 may be a nail screwing machine.
  • the rotation unit 11 can also detect whether the unlocking lever 2 is inserted into the unlocking matching piece by feedback of the torque and the number of rotations when the unlocking lever 2 is driven to rotate.
  • the unlocking device further includes a first support 7 having a guide hole 71 extending axially along the unlocking rod 2, and the connecting unit 3 passes through the guide hole 71 and can be inside the guide hole 71 move.
  • the guide hole 71 has a guiding function, which makes the connecting unit 3 move along the axial direction of the unlocking lever 2, effectively avoiding the displacement and dislocation of the connecting unit 3 during the moving process, and greatly improving the safety and stability of the power exchange equipment.
  • a bushing 72 is provided between the first support 7 and the connecting unit 3.
  • the bush 72 plays a protective role, reduces the wear of the connecting unit 3 during the movement, and effectively prolongs the service life of the unlocking device.
  • the unlocking device includes a second elastic member 6 that can be stretched axially. force.
  • the detection unit 4 detects that the detection block 5 is in the detection area, the detection unit 4 will send a signal, and the rotation unit 11 is controlled to drive the unlocking lever 2 to rotate according to the signal sent by the detection unit 4.
  • the second elastic member 6 applies a force in the direction away from the driving mechanism 1 to the connecting unit 3, and when the unlocking lever 2 enters the unlocking matching piece on the battery bracket, the connecting unit 3 and the unlocking lever 2 are restored without external force.
  • the second elastic member 6 drives the connecting unit 3 and the unlocking lever 2 to return to the initial position state.
  • the second elastic member 6 applies a force in the direction away from the driving mechanism 1 to the connecting unit 3, so that when the connecting unit 3 and the unlocking lever 2 are touched by mistake, the force of the second elastic member 6 causes the detection
  • the block 5 will not move to the detection position, effectively avoiding misoperation of the unlocking device, and greatly improving the safety and stability of the unlocking device.
  • both ends of the second elastic member 6 abut against the first support 7 and the connecting unit 3 respectively.
  • the second elastic member 6 may also abut against the unlocking lever 2.
  • the upper part is used to apply force to the unlocking lever 2 in a direction away from the driving mechanism 1.
  • the second elastic member 6 is a compression spring, and the compression spring is sleeved on the connecting unit 3.
  • the compression spring is squeezed and deformed.
  • the compressed compression spring drives the connecting unit 3 and the unlocking lever 2 due to the need of self-recovery deformation. It is restored to the initial position, which is convenient for the next unlocking operation, installation and setting, and the structure is simple and the cost is low.
  • the unlocking device further includes a second support 8, and the rotating unit 11 passes through the second support 8.
  • the rotating unit 11 is installed and fixed on the second support 8, which is convenient to install and set, and the connection stability is high.
  • the driving mechanism 1 further includes a driving unit 12 and a first mounting plate 13.
  • the driving unit 12 is connected to the first mounting plate 13 and is used to drive the first mounting plate 13 to move along the axial direction of the unlocking lever 2.
  • the driving unit 12 and the first mounting plate 13 are installed on the extension mechanism and will move toward the battery bracket along with the extension mechanism.
  • the first mounting plate 13 is driven by the driving unit 12 so that the first mounting plate 13 is relative to
  • the extension mechanism moves along the axial direction of the unlocking lever 2, that is, it moves in the direction close to the unlocking matching part on the battery bracket, which further ensures the precise fit of the unlocking lever 2 and the unlocking matching part, and greatly improves the stability of the battery replacement device. .
  • the first support 7 and the second support 8 are both provided on the first mounting plate 13.
  • the unlocking device further includes a second mounting plate 9, and the driving unit 12 is provided on the second mounting plate 9 to drive The unit 12 drives the first mounting plate 13 to be slidable relative to the second mounting plate 9.
  • the assembly and setting of the unlocking device are convenient, and the modularization of the unlocking device is realized, and the unlocking device is more convenient to use.
  • the guide member 91 There is at least one guide member 91 between the first mounting plate 13 and the second mounting plate 9, and the first mounting plate 13 moves along the axial direction of the unlocking lever 2 through the guide member 91.
  • the guide member 91 has a guiding function.
  • the guide member 91 makes the first mounting plate 13 move on the second mounting plate 9 in the axial direction of the unlocking lever 2 more stable, which greatly improves the accuracy of the unlocking device.
  • the detection unit 4 is provided on the first mounting plate 13, the detection block 5 is connected to the connection unit 3, and the detection unit 4 is used to detect the detection block 5 and used to determine whether the unlocking lever 2 has reached the unlocking position.
  • the detection accuracy is high, and the installation and setting are very convenient.
  • the unlocking device also includes a sensor, which is arranged on the second mounting board 9 and is used to detect the moving position of the first mounting board 13.
  • the sensor includes a first sensor 92 and a second sensor 93.
  • the first sensor 92 and the second sensor 93 are respectively arranged on the second mounting board 9, and the first sensor 92 and the second sensor
  • the two sensors 93 are used to detect the two extreme positions of the movement of the first mounting board 13 and send out a detection signal, and the driving unit 12 controls the movement of the first mounting board according to the detection signal.
  • the first mounting plate 13 moves along the axial direction of the unlocking lever 2 on the second mounting plate 9.
  • the driving unit 12 When in use, the driving unit 12 will drive the first mounting plate 13 to move forward and move closer to the unlocking matching part through the first sensor 92 will detect the extreme position of the first mounting board 13 approaching forward, and at the same time, the second sensor 93 will be used to detect the extreme position of the first mounting board 13 moving backwards.
  • the safety and stability of the unlocking device are improved, and it is convenient to control the rotation operation of driving the unlocking lever 2 in the next step.
  • This embodiment also discloses an unlocking method, which uses the above-mentioned battery swapping device.
  • the unlocking method includes the following steps: the unlocking lever 2 is aligned with the unlocking matching part of the locking mechanism; the driving mechanism 1 drives the unlocking lever 2 sports.
  • the drive mechanism 1 drives the unlocking lever 2 to move, and the movement of the unlocking lever 2 will drive the unlocking matching piece to move together, and drive the locking mechanism to move, thereby realizing the unlocking or locking of the locking mechanism.
  • the unlocking or locking accuracy is very high, which improves the efficiency of battery replacement; at the same time, it effectively avoids misoperation and greatly improves the safety and stability.
  • the driving unit 12 will drive the unlocking lever 2 to extend forward and connect it with the unlocking matching piece.
  • the rotating unit 11 will drive the unlocking lever 2 to rotate, which will drive the unlocking matching piece to also rotate.
  • the rotation of the unlocking matching piece will The rotating plug-in unit is driven to rotate and be inserted into the lock slot or retracted out of the lock slot, so as to lock or unlock the battery box.
  • the replacement equipment removes the old battery from the electric vehicle at the predetermined replacement location in the replacement station;
  • the battery swapping device sends the old battery into the charging compartment of the swap station above the predetermined parking position and takes out the new battery from the charging compartment;
  • S4 The battery replacement device loads the new battery into the electric vehicle at the scheduled battery replacement position.
  • step S2 the unlocking device of the battery swapping device unlocks the old battery on the electric vehicle, including: after the battery swapping device moves to a predetermined battery swap position in the swap station, driving the extension mechanism of the battery swapping device in the first direction Extend in the direction close to the battery bracket. After the extension mechanism is extended to the position, the control drive unit drives the first mounting plate to continue to move relative to the extension mechanism in the first direction, and the unlocking lever stops when it reaches the unlocking position in the unlocking matching piece.
  • the detection unit When the detection unit detects the detection block on the connection unit, it stops driving the movement of the first mounting plate, drives the unlocking lever to rotate along the axis, and drives the locking mechanism on the battery bracket to rotate, realizing the unlocking of the old battery, and
  • the unlocked old battery is taken out and moved to the extension mechanism, the extension mechanism is retracted, the old battery is placed in the charging compartment, and the new battery is taken out from the charging compartment, and the replacement equipment is moved to the predetermined exchange point position, and the mechanism is extended Extend it in place, move the new battery into the battery bay, drive the unlocking lever to the unlocked position, and drive the unlocking lever to rotate in the direction opposite to the direction of rotation when unlocking to realize the locking of the new battery.
  • the method further includes: determining whether the unlocking lever 2 is located in the unlocking position in the unlocking matching piece; if so, driving the unlocking lever 2 to rotate.
  • the driving mechanism 1 is controlled to drive the unlocking lever 2 to rotate, which effectively avoids the occurrence of the drive mechanism 1 driving the unlocking lever 2 when the unlocking lever 2 is not located in the unlocking position in the unlocking matching piece.
  • the phenomenon of rotation effectively avoids misoperation and greatly improves the safety and stability in the process of power exchange.
  • the unlocking device includes a detecting block 5 and a detecting unit 4.
  • a connecting unit 3 is provided between the unlocking lever 2 and the driving mechanism 1.
  • the detecting block 5 is arranged on the connecting unit 3.
  • the detection unit 4 detects the detecting block 5, the unlocking lever 2 Located in the unlocked position in the unlocked matching piece.
  • the detection unit 4 detects the position of the detection block 5 to determine that the unlocking lever 2 is located in the unlocking position of the unlocking matching part, and the detection is accurate, avoiding misoperation, and greatly improving the safety and stability of the power replacement device.

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Abstract

Provided are an unlocking device, a battery replacing apparatus, and an unlocking method. The unlocking device is configured to unlock or lock a battery compartment in a battery bracket on an electric vehicle, and the unlocking device comprises: a driving mechanism (1) and an unlocking rod (2); the unlocking rod (2) is configured to drive a locking mechanism on the battery bracket to move to unlock or lock the battery compartment; the driving mechanism (1) drives the unlocking rod (2) to move to drive the locking mechanism to move. The battery replacing apparatus comprises the unlocking device. The unlocking method comprises the following steps: the unlocking rod (2) is aligned with an unlocking matching piece of the locking mechanism, and the driving mechanism (1) drives the unlocking rod (2) to move, thereby realizing unlocking or locking of the battery compartment. The unlocking or locking precision is high, the power replacing efficiency is improved, misoperation is effectively avoided, and the safety stability of the battery replacing apparatus is greatly improved; moreover, the unlocking rod (2) is prevented from acting directly on a housing of the battery compartment, so that the housing strength of the battery compartment is not affected, and the service life of the battery compartment is prolonged.

Description

解锁装置、换电设备和解锁方法Unlocking device, battery replacement equipment and unlocking method
本申请要求申请日为2020年5月15日的中国专利申请CN2020104154343的优先权。本申请引用上述中国专利申请的全文。This application claims the priority of Chinese patent application CN2020104154343 whose filing date is May 15, 2020. This application quotes the full text of the aforementioned Chinese patent application.
技术领域Technical field
本发明涉及一种解锁装置、换电设备和解锁方法。The invention relates to an unlocking device, a power exchange device and an unlocking method.
背景技术Background technique
由于石油资源的紧张和人们日趋加强的环境保护意识,电动车的使用越来越广泛,并且已经成为了一种潮流。而为配合电动车的使用,换电站也应运而生,在换电站中,通过换电机器人实现对电动车的电池箱的快速换电。Due to the shortage of oil resources and people's increasing awareness of environmental protection, the use of electric vehicles has become more and more widespread and has become a trend. In order to cooperate with the use of electric vehicles, switching stations have also emerged. In the switching stations, the battery box of the electric vehicles can be quickly exchanged through the battery exchange robot.
现有技术中,换电机器人中用于将电动车上的电池箱从电动车中拆卸分离的解锁装置采用的是吸盘和解锁机构一体的结构,即解锁装置直接设于吸盘内,电池箱外壳与解锁装置相对的一侧设有相应的解锁件当从电动汽车上对电池箱进行解锁时,吸盘与电池箱吸附连接后,解锁机构作用于电池箱外壳体上的解锁件,驱动解锁件运动从而完成电池箱的拆卸动作,该种解锁方式需将解锁件直接设于电池箱的外壳体,影响外壳体的强度和密封性,且在驱动解锁件运动时易导致外壳体变形,从而影响电池箱的使用寿命,且解锁装置与解锁件之间是点对点的接触方式,实际使用过程中,易造成对准精度差、解锁失败、换电效率低的问题。In the prior art, the unlocking device used to disassemble and separate the battery box on the electric vehicle from the electric vehicle in the battery swap robot adopts an integrated structure of the suction cup and the unlocking mechanism, that is, the unlocking device is directly arranged in the suction cup, and the battery box shell The side opposite to the unlocking device is provided with a corresponding unlocking piece. When the battery box is unlocked from an electric vehicle, after the suction cup is connected to the battery box, the unlocking mechanism acts on the unlocking piece on the outer shell of the battery box to drive the unlocking piece to move. In order to complete the disassembly of the battery box, this unlocking method requires the unlocking member to be directly arranged on the outer shell of the battery box, which affects the strength and sealing of the outer shell, and easily causes the outer shell to deform when the unlocking member is driven to move, thereby affecting the battery The service life of the box and the point-to-point contact between the unlocking device and the unlocking part is easy to cause problems of poor alignment accuracy, unlocking failure, and low power replacement efficiency during actual use.
发明内容Summary of the invention
本发明要解决的技术问题是为了克服现有的解锁方式需将解锁件直接设于电池箱的外壳体,影响外壳体的强度和密封性,易导致外壳体变形,影响电池箱的使用寿命,且解锁装置与解锁件之间是点对点的接触方式,实际使用过程中,易造成对准精度差、解锁失败、换电效率低的缺陷,提供一种解锁装置、换电设备和解锁方法。The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to overcome the existing unlocking method that requires the unlocking member to be directly arranged on the outer shell of the battery box, which affects the strength and sealing of the outer shell, easily causes the outer shell to deform, and affects the service life of the battery box. In addition, the unlocking device and the unlocking member are in a point-to-point contact mode. In actual use, defects such as poor alignment accuracy, unlocking failure, and low power replacement efficiency are likely to occur. An unlocking device, a power replacement device, and an unlocking method are provided.
本发明是通过下述技术方案来解决上述技术问题:The present invention solves the above technical problems through the following technical solutions:
一种解锁装置,用于对电动汽车上电池托架内的电池箱进行解锁或锁止,其特点在于,所述解锁装置包括:An unlocking device is used for unlocking or locking a battery box in a battery bracket of an electric vehicle, and is characterized in that the unlocking device includes:
驱动机构和解锁杆,所述解锁杆用于带动所述电池托架上的锁止机构运动以解锁或锁止所述电池箱;A driving mechanism and an unlocking lever, the unlocking lever is used to drive the locking mechanism on the battery bracket to move to unlock or lock the battery box;
所述驱动机构驱动所述解锁杆运动,以带动所述锁止机构运动。The driving mechanism drives the unlocking lever to move to drive the locking mechanism to move.
在本方案中,采用上述结构形式,通过驱动机构驱动解锁杆运动来带动锁止机构运动,从而实现对电池箱的解锁或锁止,解锁或锁止精度非常高,提高了换电效率;同时,即便发生触碰也不会造成锁止机构的解锁或锁止,有效避免了发生误操作,大大提高了换电设备的安全稳定性。且通过解锁杆带动电池托架上的锁止机构运动以解锁或锁止电池箱,避免了解锁杆直接作用于电池箱外壳体,不会对电池箱的外壳强度造成影响,提高了电池箱的使用寿命。In this solution, the above-mentioned structural form is adopted, and the locking mechanism is driven by the driving mechanism to drive the unlocking lever to move, so as to unlock or lock the battery box. The unlocking or locking accuracy is very high, and the battery replacement efficiency is improved; at the same time; , Even if there is a touch, the locking mechanism will not be unlocked or locked, which effectively avoids misoperation and greatly improves the safety and stability of the battery replacement equipment. In addition, the unlocking lever drives the locking mechanism on the battery bracket to move to unlock or lock the battery box, which prevents the unlocking lever from directly acting on the outer shell of the battery box, which will not affect the strength of the outer shell of the battery box, and improve the battery box’s performance. Service life.
较佳地,所述解锁装置还包括连接单元,所述连接单元的两端分别连接于所述驱动机构和所述解锁杆,且所述驱动机构通过所述连接单元驱动所述解锁杆沿所述解锁杆的轴线旋转。Preferably, the unlocking device further includes a connecting unit, both ends of the connecting unit are respectively connected to the driving mechanism and the unlocking lever, and the driving mechanism drives the unlocking lever along the fixed position through the connecting unit. The axis of the unlocking lever rotates.
在本方案中,采用上述结构形式,通过连接单元将会带动解锁杆旋转,保证了解锁杆沿其轴线旋转,实现解锁装置在解锁或者锁止的过程中稳定性更高。In this solution, the above-mentioned structural form is adopted, and the unlocking lever is driven to rotate through the connecting unit, which ensures that the unlocking lever rotates along its axis, and realizes that the unlocking device has higher stability during the unlocking or locking process.
较佳地,所述连接单元包括可径向扭转的第一弹性件,所述第一弹性件的两端分别连接于所述驱动机构和所述解锁杆,且所述第一弹性件以适应所述解锁杆的径向位移。Preferably, the connecting unit includes a first elastic member that can be twisted in a radial direction. Both ends of the first elastic member are respectively connected to the driving mechanism and the unlocking lever, and the first elastic member is adapted to The radial displacement of the unlocking lever.
在本方案中,采用上述结构形式,通过第一弹性件能够在径向方向上位移,能够使得解锁杆即使与电池托架上的解锁匹配件存在微小位置偏差的情形下,可以通过第一弹性件的微小径向位移使得解锁杆顺利***解锁匹配件内,提高了解锁成功率,提高了换电效率。In this solution, the above-mentioned structural form is adopted, and the first elastic member can be displaced in the radial direction, so that even if there is a slight position deviation between the unlocking lever and the unlocking matching member on the battery bracket, the first elastic The small radial displacement of the piece enables the unlocking rod to be smoothly inserted into the unlocking matching piece, which improves the unlocking success rate and improves the efficiency of power exchange.
较佳地,所述连接单元还包括第一连接套和第二连接套,所述第一弹性件的两端分别连接所述第一连接套和第二连接套,所述解锁杆连接于所述第一连接套,所述驱动机构连接于所述第二连接套。Preferably, the connecting unit further includes a first connecting sleeve and a second connecting sleeve, two ends of the first elastic member are respectively connected to the first connecting sleeve and the second connecting sleeve, and the unlocking lever is connected to the In the first connecting sleeve, the driving mechanism is connected to the second connecting sleeve.
在本方案中,采用上述结构形式,通过第一连接套和第二连接套将驱动机构、第一弹性件和解锁杆依次相互串联,保证解锁装置在轴向上连接并绕其轴线旋转,稳定性更高,且安装连接方便。In this solution, the above-mentioned structural form is adopted, and the driving mechanism, the first elastic member, and the unlocking rod are connected in series with each other through the first connecting sleeve and the second connecting sleeve to ensure that the unlocking device is connected in the axial direction and rotates around its axis, which is stable Higher performance and convenient installation and connection.
较佳地,所述连接单元滑设于所述驱动机构,以带动所述解锁杆沿靠近所述驱动机构的方向。Preferably, the connecting unit is slidably arranged on the driving mechanism to drive the unlocking lever in a direction approaching the driving mechanism.
在本方案中,采用上述结构形式,通过连接单元滑设于驱动机构,使得解锁杆在受到沿靠近驱动机构的方向的作用力时将会带动连接单元在驱动机构上移动,有效避免了刚性连接而造成结构的损坏,安全稳定性更高,使用寿命长。In this solution, the above-mentioned structural form is adopted, and the connecting unit is slidably arranged on the driving mechanism, so that the unlocking lever will drive the connecting unit to move on the driving mechanism when the unlocking lever receives a force in the direction close to the driving mechanism, effectively avoiding rigid connection It will cause structural damage, higher safety and stability, and long service life.
较佳地,所述解锁装置还包括检测单元,所述检测单元用于检测所述解锁杆是否沿靠近所述驱动机构的方向移动。Preferably, the unlocking device further includes a detection unit for detecting whether the unlocking lever moves in a direction close to the driving mechanism.
在本方案中,采用上述结构形式,通过检测单元能够检测出解锁杆是否位于解锁匹配件内的解锁位置,大大提高了换电设备在换电过程中的安全稳定性。In this solution, with the above-mentioned structural form, the detection unit can detect whether the unlocking lever is located in the unlocking position in the unlocking matching piece, which greatly improves the safety and stability of the power replacement device during the power replacement process.
较佳地,所述解锁装置还包括检测块,所述检测块连接于所述连接单元,所述检测单元用于检测所述检测块,以检测所述解锁杆是否对准所述锁止机构。Preferably, the unlocking device further includes a detection block connected to the connecting unit, and the detection unit is used to detect the detection block to detect whether the unlocking lever is aligned with the locking mechanism .
在本方案中,采用上述结构形式,通过检测块与检测单元之间相互配合来检测,检测精确,避免发生误操作,大大提高了换电设备的安全稳定性。In this solution, the above-mentioned structural form is adopted, and the detection is performed through the mutual cooperation between the detection block and the detection unit, and the detection is accurate, avoiding misoperation, and greatly improving the safety and stability of the replacement equipment.
较佳地,所述检测块套设于所述连接单元上。Preferably, the detection block is sleeved on the connection unit.
在本方案中,采用上述结构形式,使得检测块安装设置非常方便。In this solution, the above-mentioned structural form is adopted, which makes the installation and setting of the detection block very convenient.
较佳地,所述解锁装置包括可轴向伸缩的第二弹性件,所述第二弹性件抵靠于所述连接单元和/或所述解锁杆,用于向所述连接单元和/或所述解锁杆施加沿远离所述驱动机构方向的作用力。Preferably, the unlocking device includes a second elastic member that can be stretched axially, and the second elastic member abuts against the connecting unit and/or the unlocking rod and is configured to move toward the connecting unit and/or The unlocking lever exerts a force in a direction away from the driving mechanism.
在本方案中,采用上述结构形式,通过第二弹性件对连接单元施加沿远离驱动机构方向的作用力,当解锁杆进入电池托架上的解锁匹配件时,使得连接单元和解锁杆在无外力作用时恢复到初始位置,即当解锁杆从解锁匹配件中离开后,第二弹性件带动连接单元和解锁杆恢复到初始位置状态。In this solution, the above-mentioned structural form is adopted, and a force is applied to the connecting unit in a direction away from the driving mechanism through the second elastic member. When the unlocking lever enters the unlocking matching member on the battery bracket, the connecting unit and the unlocking lever are not When the external force acts, it returns to the initial position, that is, when the unlocking lever is separated from the unlocking matching piece, the second elastic member drives the connecting unit and the unlocking lever to return to the initial position state.
同时,通过第二弹性件对连接单元施加沿远离驱动机构方向的作用力,使得连接单元和解锁杆在发生失误触碰时,因第二弹性件的作用力而使得检测块不会移动到检测位置,有效避免了解锁装置发生误操作,大大提高了解锁装置的安全稳定性。At the same time, the second elastic member applies a force in the direction away from the driving mechanism to the connecting unit, so that when the connecting unit and the unlocking lever are touched by mistake, the detection block will not move to the detection due to the force of the second elastic member. Position, effectively avoiding misoperation of the unlocking device, and greatly improving the safety and stability of the unlocking device.
较佳地,所述第二弹性件为压簧,所述压簧套设于所述连接单元。Preferably, the second elastic member is a compression spring, and the compression spring is sleeved on the connecting unit.
在本方案中,采用上述结构形式,当解锁杆进入解锁匹配件时,压簧被挤压变形,当解锁杆从解锁匹配件中离开后,被挤压的压簧因自身恢复形变的需求,带动连接单元和解锁杆恢复到初始位置状态,便于下次解锁操作安装设置非常方便,且结构简单成本低。In this solution, the above-mentioned structural form is adopted. When the unlocking lever enters the unlocking matching part, the compression spring is squeezed and deformed. When the unlocking lever leaves the unlocking matching part, the compressed compression spring needs to recover its deformation due to the need for self-deformation. The connecting unit and the unlocking lever are driven to restore to the initial position, which is convenient for the next unlocking operation, installation and setting are very convenient, and the structure is simple and the cost is low.
较佳地,所述驱动机构包括旋转单元,所述旋转单元通过套筒连接所述连接单元并用于驱动所述解锁杆沿所述解锁杆的轴线旋转。Preferably, the driving mechanism includes a rotating unit connected to the connecting unit through a sleeve and used for driving the unlocking lever to rotate along the axis of the unlocking lever.
在本方案中,采用上述结构形式,旋转单元与连接单元的第二连接套之间通过套筒实现连接,便于匹配装配连接,且保证了解锁杆沿其轴线旋转,实现解锁装置在解锁或者锁止的过程中稳定性更高。In this solution, the above-mentioned structural form is adopted, the rotating unit and the second connecting sleeve of the connecting unit are connected through a sleeve, which facilitates matching and assembly connection, and ensures that the unlocking lever rotates along its axis, so that the unlocking device is unlocked or locked. The stability is higher during the stopping process.
较佳地,所述解锁装置还包括第一支座,所述第一支座上具有沿所述解锁杆轴向延伸的导向孔,所述连接单元穿过所述导向孔并能够在所述导向孔内移动。Preferably, the unlocking device further includes a first support, and the first support has a guide hole extending along the axial direction of the unlocking rod, and the connecting unit passes through the guide hole and can be installed in the guide hole. Move in the guide hole.
在本方案中,采用上述结构形式,导向孔具有导向作用,使得连接单元沿解锁杆的轴向移动,有效避免了连接单元在移动的过程中产生偏移错位现象,大大提高了换电设 备的安全稳定性。In this solution, the above-mentioned structural form is adopted, and the guide hole has a guiding effect, so that the connecting unit moves along the axial direction of the unlocking lever, which effectively avoids the offset and dislocation of the connecting unit during the movement, and greatly improves the power exchange equipment. Security and stability.
较佳地,所述第一支座与所述连接单元之间设有衬套。Preferably, a bushing is provided between the first support and the connecting unit.
在本方案中,采用上述结构形式,衬套起到防护作用,降低了连接单元在移动过程中的磨损,有效延长了解锁装置的使用寿命。In this solution, the above-mentioned structural form is adopted, and the bush plays a protective role, reduces the wear of the connecting unit during the movement, and effectively prolongs the service life of the unlocking device.
较佳地,所述解锁装置还包括第二支座,所述旋转单元穿设于所述第二支座上。Preferably, the unlocking device further includes a second support, and the rotation unit is penetrated on the second support.
在本方案中,采用上述结构形式,旋转单元将安装固定在第二支座上,安装设置方便,且连接稳定性高。In this solution, the above-mentioned structural form is adopted, and the rotating unit is installed and fixed on the second support, the installation and setting are convenient, and the connection stability is high.
较佳地,所述驱动机构还包括驱动单元和第一安装板,所述驱动单元连接于所述第一安装板并用于驱动所述第一安装板沿所述解锁杆的轴向移动。Preferably, the driving mechanism further includes a driving unit and a first mounting plate, and the driving unit is connected to the first mounting plate and used for driving the first mounting plate to move along the axial direction of the unlocking lever.
在本方案中,采用上述结构形式,通过驱动单元驱动第一安装板沿解锁杆的轴向移动,设置可沿解锁杆轴向移动的第一安装板,使位于第一安装板上的解锁装置整体沿解锁杆轴向移动,进一步保证了解锁杆与解锁匹配件的精准配合,大大提高了换电设备的稳定性。In this solution, the above-mentioned structural form is adopted, and the first mounting plate is driven to move along the axial direction of the unlocking lever through the driving unit, and the first mounting plate that can move along the axial direction of the unlocking lever is provided, so that the unlocking device on the first mounting plate The whole moves along the axial direction of the unlocking lever, which further ensures the precise coordination of the unlocking lever and the unlocking matching part, and greatly improves the stability of the power exchange equipment.
较佳地,所述第一支座和所述第二支座均设于第一安装板上,所述解锁装置还包括第二安装板,所述驱动单元设于所述第二安装板上,所述驱动单元驱动所述第一安装板相对所述第二安装板可滑动。Preferably, the first support and the second support are both provided on a first mounting plate, the unlocking device further includes a second mounting plate, and the driving unit is provided on the second mounting plate , The driving unit drives the first mounting plate to be slidable relative to the second mounting plate.
在本方案中,采用上述结构形式,使得解锁装置装配设置方便,且实现解锁装置模块化,解锁装置使用更加方便。In this solution, the above-mentioned structural form is adopted, which makes the assembly and setting of the unlocking device convenient, and realizes the modularization of the unlocking device, and the unlocking device is more convenient to use.
较佳地,所述第一安装板与所述第二安装板之间具有至少一个导向部件,所述第一安装板通过所述导向部件沿所述解锁杆的轴向移动。Preferably, there is at least one guide member between the first mounting plate and the second mounting plate, and the first mounting plate moves along the axial direction of the unlocking lever through the guide member.
在本方案中,采用上述结构形式,导向部件具有导向作用,通过导向部件使得第一安装板在第二安装板上沿解锁杆的轴向移动稳定性更高,大大提高了解锁装置的精度。In this solution, the above-mentioned structural form is adopted, and the guiding member has a guiding function. The guiding member makes the first mounting plate move on the second mounting plate along the axial direction of the unlocking lever more stable, which greatly improves the accuracy of the unlocking device.
较佳地,所述解锁装置还包括检测单元和检测块,所述检测单元设于所述第一安装板上,所述检测块连接于所述连接单元,所述检测单元用于检测所述检测块并用于判断所述解锁杆是否到达解锁位置;Preferably, the unlocking device further includes a detection unit and a detection block, the detection unit is provided on the first mounting board, the detection block is connected to the connection unit, and the detection unit is used to detect the The detection block is used to determine whether the unlocking lever reaches the unlocking position;
和/或,所述解锁装置还包括感应器,所述感应器设于所述第二安装板上,且所述感应器用于检测所述第一安装板移动的位置。And/or, the unlocking device further includes a sensor provided on the second mounting board, and the sensor is used to detect the moving position of the first mounting board.
在本方案中,分别采用检测单元和感应器检测判断解锁杆和第一安装座的位置,可以有效判断解锁杆是否移动到解锁位置,便于下一步驱动解锁杆旋转操作的控制。In this solution, the detection unit and the sensor are respectively used to detect and determine the positions of the unlocking lever and the first mounting seat, which can effectively determine whether the unlocking lever has moved to the unlocking position, which facilitates the control of driving the unlocking lever to rotate in the next step.
较佳地,所述解锁杆包括***端,所述***端用于连接匹配所述电池托架上的所述锁止机构。Preferably, the unlocking lever includes an insertion end, and the insertion end is used to connect and match the locking mechanism on the battery bracket.
在本方案中,采用上述结构形式,***端将会通过***的方式与解锁匹配件相互连接匹配,便于驱动解锁杆转动以带动解锁匹配件转动,进而实现锁止机构的解锁或锁止。In this solution, with the above-mentioned structural form, the insertion end will be connected and matched with the unlocking matching piece by inserting, so that the unlocking lever can be driven to rotate to drive the unlocking matching piece to rotate, thereby realizing unlocking or locking of the locking mechanism.
较佳地,所述***端的外表面具有至少一个抵靠面,所述电池托架上设有解锁匹配件,所述解锁匹配件与所述锁止机构连接,所述***端用于***所述解锁匹配件内,且所述抵靠面与所述解锁匹配件的内壁面相匹配,以实现带动所述解锁匹配件旋转。Preferably, the outer surface of the insertion end has at least one abutment surface, an unlocking matching piece is provided on the battery bracket, the unlocking matching piece is connected to the locking mechanism, and the insertion end is used to insert the Inside the unlocking matching piece, and the abutting surface matches the inner wall surface of the unlocking matching piece, so as to drive the unlocking matching piece to rotate.
在本方案中,采用上述结构形式,通过抵靠面与解锁匹配件的内壁面相匹配,使得抵靠面将会对解锁匹配件施加作用力并驱动解锁匹配件旋转,从而带动锁止机构锁止机构转动以解锁或锁止电池箱。通过抵靠面对解锁匹配件的内壁面施加作用力来带动解锁匹配件旋转,旋转稳定性高。In this solution, the above-mentioned structural form is adopted, and the abutting surface matches the inner wall surface of the unlocking matching piece, so that the abutting surface will exert a force on the unlocking matching piece and drive the unlocking matching piece to rotate, thereby driving the locking mechanism to lock The mechanism rotates to unlock or lock the battery box. The unlocking matching part is driven to rotate by applying a force against the inner wall surface of the unlocking matching part, and the rotation stability is high.
较佳地,所述***端远离所述驱动机构的一端具有导滑面,所述导滑面连接于所述抵靠面,用于引导所述解锁杆***所述解锁匹配件。Preferably, the end of the insertion end away from the driving mechanism has a sliding guide surface, and the sliding guide surface is connected to the abutting surface for guiding the unlocking lever to be inserted into the unlocking matching piece.
在本方案中,采用上述结构形式,导滑面具有导滑作用,且通过导滑面能够适应解锁杆与解锁匹配件之间微小的位置偏差;***端在***至解锁匹配件内时先通过导滑面起到导滑作用并先***至解锁匹配件内,使得***端即便有微小位置偏差也能够保证了抵靠面稳定进入解锁匹配件内。In this solution, the above-mentioned structural form is adopted, the sliding guide surface has a sliding guide function, and the sliding guide surface can adapt to the slight position deviation between the unlocking lever and the unlocking matching piece; the inserting end passes through first when inserted into the unlocking matching piece The sliding guide surface acts as a sliding guide and is first inserted into the unlocking matching piece, so that even if the insertion end has a slight position deviation, it can ensure that the abutting surface stably enters the unlocking matching piece.
较佳地,所述解锁杆中朝向所述驱动机构的一端具有连接部,所述连接部外周面上具有腰型孔,所述连接部通过所述腰型孔连接于所述驱动机构。Preferably, one end of the unlocking lever facing the driving mechanism has a connecting part, the outer peripheral surface of the connecting part is provided with a waist-shaped hole, and the connecting part is connected to the driving mechanism through the waist-shaped hole.
在本方案中,采用上述结构形式,通过腰型孔沿连接部外周面上延伸,使得连接部在安装连接时能够沿其周向方向旋转调节,从而可以调节解锁杆,使得***端***至解锁匹配件内以实现抵靠面与解锁匹配件的内壁面相匹配,实现***端准确对位***解锁匹配件内In this solution, the above-mentioned structural form is adopted, and the waist-shaped hole extends along the outer peripheral surface of the connecting portion, so that the connecting portion can be rotated and adjusted in the circumferential direction during installation and connection, so that the unlocking lever can be adjusted so that the insertion end is inserted to the unlocking In the matching piece, the abutting surface matches the inner wall surface of the unlocking matching piece, so that the insertion end can be inserted into the unlocking matching piece accurately.
较佳地,所述连接部设有沿其轴向延伸的连接凹槽,所述解锁杆通过所述连接凹槽连接所述驱动机构。Preferably, the connecting portion is provided with a connecting groove extending along its axial direction, and the unlocking lever is connected to the driving mechanism through the connecting groove.
在本方案中,采用上述结构形式,使得驱动机构***至连接凹槽就能够实现与连接部的连接,安装连接方便;同时,保证了解锁杆沿其轴线旋转,实现解锁装置在解锁或者锁止的过程中稳定性更高。In this solution, the above-mentioned structural form is adopted, so that the driving mechanism can be inserted into the connecting groove to realize the connection with the connecting part, and the installation and connection are convenient; at the same time, it is ensured that the unlocking lever rotates along its axis, and the unlocking device is unlocked or locked. The process is more stable.
一种换电设备,其特点在于,其包括如上所述的解锁装置。A battery swapping device is characterized in that it includes the unlocking device as described above.
在本方案中,采用上述结构形式,解锁或锁止精度非常高,提高了换电效率;同时,有效避免了发生误操作,大大提高了换电设备的安全稳定性。In this solution, the above-mentioned structural form is adopted, the unlocking or locking accuracy is very high, and the efficiency of power replacement is improved; at the same time, misoperation is effectively avoided, and the safety and stability of the power replacement equipment is greatly improved.
较佳地,所述换电设备还包括电池托盘,所述驱动机构连接于所述电池托盘上。Preferably, the battery replacement device further includes a battery tray, and the driving mechanism is connected to the battery tray.
在本方案中,采用上述结构形式,安装设置方便,且占用空间小。In this solution, the above-mentioned structural form is adopted, which is convenient to install and set up and occupy a small space.
一种解锁方法,其利用如上所述的换电设备,其特点在于,所述解锁方法包括如下步骤:An unlocking method, which utilizes the battery swapping device as described above, is characterized in that the unlocking method includes the following steps:
所述解锁杆对准所述锁止机构的解锁匹配件;The unlocking lever is aligned with the unlocking matching piece of the locking mechanism;
所述驱动机构驱动所述解锁杆运动。The driving mechanism drives the unlocking lever to move.
在本方案中,通过驱动机构驱动解锁杆旋转,解锁杆的旋转将会带动解锁匹配件也一同旋转,带动锁止机构转动,从而实现锁止机构的解锁或锁止。解锁或锁止精度非常高,提高了换电效率;同时,有效避免了发生误操作,大大提高了安全稳定性。且通过解锁杆带动电池托架上的锁止机构运动以解锁或锁止电池箱,避免了解锁杆直接作用于电池箱外壳体,不会对电池箱的外壳强度造成影响,提高了电池箱的使用寿命。In this solution, the unlocking lever is driven to rotate by the driving mechanism, and the rotation of the unlocking lever will drive the unlocking matching piece to rotate together, and drive the locking mechanism to rotate, thereby realizing unlocking or locking of the locking mechanism. The unlocking or locking accuracy is very high, which improves the efficiency of battery replacement; at the same time, it effectively avoids misoperation and greatly improves the safety and stability. In addition, the unlocking lever drives the locking mechanism on the battery bracket to move to unlock or lock the battery box, which prevents the unlocking lever from directly acting on the outer shell of the battery box, which will not affect the strength of the outer shell of the battery box, and improve the battery box’s performance. Service life.
较佳地,在所述解锁杆***所述锁止机构的解锁匹配件内之后、所述驱动机构驱动所述解锁杆旋转之前还包括:判断所述解锁杆是否位于所述解锁匹配件内的解锁位置;Preferably, after the unlocking lever is inserted into the unlocking matching piece of the locking mechanism and before the driving mechanism drives the unlocking lever to rotate, the method further includes: determining whether the unlocking lever is located in the unlocking matching piece. Unlock position
若是,则驱动所述解锁杆旋转。If yes, drive the unlocking lever to rotate.
在本方案中,通过判断解锁杆是否位于解锁匹配件内的解锁位置来控制驱动机构驱动解锁杆旋转,有效避免了解锁杆在没有位于解锁匹配件内的解锁位置时而发生驱动机构驱动解锁杆旋转的现象,有效避免了发生误操作,大大提高了在换电过程中的安全稳定性。且通过解锁杆带动电池托架上的锁止机构运动以解锁或锁止电池箱,避免了解锁杆直接作用于电池箱外壳体,不会对电池箱的外壳强度造成影响,提高了电池箱的使用寿命。In this solution, the drive mechanism is controlled to drive the unlocking lever to rotate by judging whether the unlocking lever is located in the unlocking position in the unlocking matching piece, effectively avoiding the drive mechanism driving the unlocking lever to rotate when the unlocking lever is not in the unlocking position of the unlocking matching piece. This phenomenon effectively avoids misoperation and greatly improves the safety and stability in the process of power exchange. In addition, the unlocking lever drives the locking mechanism on the battery bracket to move to unlock or lock the battery box, which prevents the unlocking lever from directly acting on the outer shell of the battery box, which will not affect the strength of the outer shell of the battery box, and improve the battery box’s performance. Service life.
较佳地,所述解锁装置包括检测块和检测单元,所述解锁杆和所述驱动机构之间设有连接单元,所述检测块设于所述连接单元上,当所述检测单元检测到所述检测块时,则所述解锁杆位于所述解锁匹配件内的解锁位置。Preferably, the unlocking device includes a detection block and a detection unit, a connecting unit is provided between the unlocking lever and the driving mechanism, the detection block is provided on the connecting unit, and when the detection unit detects When detecting the block, the unlocking lever is located at the unlocking position in the unlocking matching piece.
在本方案中,通过检测单元来检测检测块的位置来判断解锁杆位于解锁匹配件内的解锁位置,检测精确,避免发生误操作,大大提高了换电设备的安全稳定性。In this solution, the detection unit is used to detect the position of the detection block to determine that the unlocking lever is located in the unlocking position of the unlocking matching piece, and the detection is accurate, avoiding misoperation, and greatly improving the safety and stability of the power exchange equipment.
在符合本领域常识的基础上,上述各优选条件,可任意组合,即得本发明各较佳实例。On the basis of conforming to common knowledge in the field, the above-mentioned preferred conditions can be combined arbitrarily to obtain preferred embodiments of the present invention.
本发明的积极进步效果在于:The positive and progressive effects of the present invention are:
本发明的解锁装置、换电设备和解锁方法,通过驱动机构驱动解锁杆运动来带动锁止机构运动,从而实现对电池箱的解锁或锁止,解锁或锁止精度非常高,提高了换电效率;同时,有效避免了发生误操作,大大提高了换电设备的安全稳定性。且通过解锁杆带动电池托架上的锁止机构运动以解锁或锁止电池箱,避免了解锁杆直接作用于电池箱外壳体,不会对电池箱的外壳强度造成影响,提高了电池箱的使用寿命。The unlocking device, battery replacement equipment and unlocking method of the present invention drive the unlocking lever to move through the driving mechanism to drive the locking mechanism to move, thereby realizing unlocking or locking of the battery box. The unlocking or locking accuracy is very high, and the battery replacement is improved. Efficiency; At the same time, it effectively avoids misoperation and greatly improves the safety and stability of the battery replacement equipment. In addition, the unlocking lever drives the locking mechanism on the battery bracket to move to unlock or lock the battery box, which prevents the unlocking lever from directly acting on the outer shell of the battery box, which will not affect the strength of the outer shell of the battery box, and improve the battery box’s performance. Service life.
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图1为本发明实施例的换电设备的结构示意图。Fig. 1 is a schematic diagram of the structure of a power exchange device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
图2为本发明实施例的换电设备的解锁装置的立体结构示意图。FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram of a three-dimensional structure of an unlocking device of a power exchange device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
图3为本发明实施例的换电设备的解锁装置的结构示意图。Fig. 3 is a schematic structural diagram of an unlocking device of a power exchange device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
图4为图3沿A-A线的剖视结构示意图。Fig. 4 is a schematic cross-sectional view of Fig. 3 along line A-A.
图5为本发明实施例的换电设备的解锁装置的分解结构示意图。FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram of an exploded structure of an unlocking device of a power exchange device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
图1-图5的附图标记如下:The reference signs of Figures 1 to 5 are as follows:
驱动机构1;旋转单元11;驱动单元12;第一安装板13;套筒14;解锁杆2;***端21;抵靠面211;导滑面212;连接部22;腰型孔221;连接凹槽222;连接单元3;第一弹性件31;第一连接套32;第二连接套33;检测单元4;检测块5;第二弹性件6;第一支座7;导向孔71;衬套72;第二支座8;第二安装板9;导向部件91;第一感应器92;第二感应器93;电池托盘100 Drive mechanism 1; Rotation unit 11; Drive unit 12; First mounting plate 13; Sleeve 14; Unlock lever 2; Insertion end 21; Groove 222; connecting unit 3; first elastic member 31; first connecting sleeve 32; second connecting sleeve 33; detecting unit 4; detecting block 5; second elastic member 6; first support 7; guide hole 71; Bushing 72; second support 8; second mounting plate 9; guide member 91; first sensor 92; second sensor 93; battery tray 100
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下面通过实施例的方式并结合附图来更清楚完整地说明本发明,但并不因此将本发明限制在的实施例范围之中。In the following, the present invention will be explained more clearly and completely by way of embodiments in conjunction with the drawings, but the present invention is not limited to the scope of the embodiments.
如图1所示,本实施例公开了一种换电设备,该换电设备用于对电动汽车进行侧面换电,电池箱通过电池托架安装于电动汽车底部两侧的安装空间内,换电设备通过对电池托架上的旧电池箱进行解锁,并将旧电池箱从电池托架内取出,或者将新电池箱装入电池托架内,并对装入的新电池箱进行锁止。As shown in Figure 1, this embodiment discloses a battery swapping device. The battery swapping device is used to switch electric vehicles on the side. The battery box is installed in the installation space on both sides of the bottom of the electric vehicle through the battery bracket. Electrical equipment unlocks the old battery box on the battery tray and removes the old battery box from the battery tray, or installs a new battery box into the battery tray and locks the new battery box installed .
该换电设备包括电池托盘100和解锁装置,电池托盘100包括托盘本体、伸出机构和推盘盒,伸出机构的底部在托盘本体上沿第一方向伸缩移动,推盘盒在在伸出机构的顶部沿第一方向伸缩移动,该第一方向为沿电动汽车的宽度方向。伸出机构的顶部用于放置电池箱,解锁装置安装设置在伸出机构的底面上,且解锁装置用于对电动汽车上电池托架内的电池箱进行解锁或锁止。The battery replacement device includes a battery tray 100 and an unlocking device. The battery tray 100 includes a tray body, an extension mechanism, and a tray box. The bottom of the extension mechanism telescopically moves on the tray body in a first direction. The top of the mechanism telescopically moves in a first direction, which is along the width direction of the electric vehicle. The top of the extension mechanism is used for placing the battery box, the unlocking device is installed on the bottom surface of the extension mechanism, and the unlocking device is used for unlocking or locking the battery box in the battery bracket of the electric vehicle.
如图2至图5所示,该解锁装置包括驱动机构1和解锁杆2,解锁杆2用于带动电池托架上的锁止机构运动以解锁或锁止电池箱;驱动机构1驱动解锁杆2运动,以带动锁止机构运动。本实施例以旋转、转动的方式实现锁止、解锁和驱动,在其他实施例中,也可以以其他运动方式实现锁止、解锁和驱动,如轴向伸缩、径向位移等。As shown in Figures 2 to 5, the unlocking device includes a driving mechanism 1 and an unlocking lever 2. The unlocking lever 2 is used to drive the locking mechanism on the battery bracket to move to unlock or lock the battery box; the driving mechanism 1 drives the unlocking lever 2 Movement to drive the movement of the locking mechanism. In this embodiment, locking, unlocking, and driving are realized by rotating and rotating. In other embodiments, locking, unlocking, and driving can also be realized by other motion modes, such as axial expansion and contraction, radial displacement, and so on.
驱动机构1安装连接于电池托盘100的伸出机构上,解锁杆2与锁止机构的解锁匹 配件相互匹配连接来实现对电池箱的解锁或锁止。电池托架上设有解锁匹配件,解锁杆2与解锁匹配件匹配连接,解锁匹配件与电池托架上的锁止机构连接;通过驱动机构1驱动解锁杆2旋转,解锁杆2的旋转将会带动解锁匹配件也一同旋转,带动锁止机构转动,从而实现锁止机构的解锁或锁止。通过驱动机构1驱动解锁杆2旋转来带动锁止机构转动,从而实现对电池箱的解锁或锁止,解锁或锁止精度非常高,提高了换电效率;同时,即便发生触碰也不会造成锁止机构的解锁或锁止,有效避免了发生误操作,大大提高了换电设备的安全稳定性。且通过解锁杆2带动电池托架上的锁止机构转动以解锁或锁止电池箱,避免了解锁杆2直接作用于电池箱外壳体,不会对电池箱的外壳强度造成影响,提高了电池箱的使用寿命。其中,电池箱上可以具有锁槽,锁止机构包括旋转插件,旋转插件设置在电池托架上,且旋转插件连接于解锁匹配件。解锁杆2的运动将会带动解锁匹配件运动,解锁匹配件运动将会驱动旋转插件进行旋转,根据旋转方向的不同,使得旋转插件可以***至锁槽内或者缩回至锁槽外,从而实现对电池箱的锁止或解锁。锁止机构的具体结构在本实施例中不作限定。The driving mechanism 1 is installed and connected to the extension mechanism of the battery tray 100, and the unlocking lever 2 and the unlocking fitting of the locking mechanism are matched and connected to each other to realize the unlocking or locking of the battery box. The battery bracket is provided with an unlocking matching piece, the unlocking lever 2 is matched with the unlocking matching piece, and the unlocking matching piece is connected with the locking mechanism on the battery bracket; the unlocking lever 2 is driven to rotate through the driving mechanism 1, and the rotation of the unlocking lever 2 will It will drive the unlocking matching piece to also rotate together and drive the locking mechanism to rotate, thereby realizing the unlocking or locking of the locking mechanism. The driving mechanism 1 drives the unlocking lever 2 to rotate to drive the locking mechanism to rotate, thereby unlocking or locking the battery box, the unlocking or locking accuracy is very high, and the efficiency of battery replacement is improved; at the same time, it will not even be touched The unlocking or locking of the locking mechanism is caused, which effectively avoids misoperation and greatly improves the safety and stability of the power replacement equipment. In addition, the unlocking lever 2 drives the locking mechanism on the battery bracket to rotate to unlock or lock the battery box, which prevents the unlocking lever 2 from directly acting on the outer shell of the battery box, which will not affect the strength of the outer shell of the battery box and improve the battery The service life of the box. Wherein, the battery box may have a lock slot, the locking mechanism includes a rotating plug-in, the rotating plug-in is arranged on the battery bracket, and the rotating plug-in is connected to the unlocking matching piece. The movement of the unlocking lever 2 will drive the unlocking matching piece to move, and the unlocking matching piece movement will drive the rotating plug-in to rotate. Depending on the direction of rotation, the rotating plug-in can be inserted into the lock slot or retracted out of the lock slot. Lock or unlock the battery box. The specific structure of the locking mechanism is not limited in this embodiment.
如图4和图5所示,解锁杆2包括***端21,***端21用于连接匹配电池托架上的锁止机构。伸出机构在伸出的过程中将会带动解锁装置同步伸出,解锁杆2的***端21将会通过***的方式与解锁匹配件相互连接匹配,便于驱动解锁杆2转动以带动解锁匹配件转动,进而实现锁止机构的解锁或锁止。在操作完成之后,通过伸出机构的缩回将会带动***端21与解锁匹配件相互断开,从而实现分离。连接、断开都非常方便,稳定性高,同时,结构简单。As shown in Figs. 4 and 5, the unlocking lever 2 includes an insertion end 21, and the insertion end 21 is used to connect the locking mechanism on the matching battery bracket. The extension mechanism will drive the unlocking device to extend synchronously during the extension process. The insertion end 21 of the unlocking lever 2 will be connected to the unlocking matching piece by inserting, so as to drive the unlocking lever 2 to rotate to drive the unlocking matching piece. Rotate to realize unlocking or locking of the locking mechanism. After the operation is completed, the retraction of the extension mechanism will drive the insertion end 21 and the unlocking matching piece to be disconnected from each other, thereby achieving separation. The connection and disconnection are very convenient, the stability is high, and the structure is simple.
***端21的外表面具有至少一个抵靠面211,电池托架上设有解锁匹配件,解锁匹配件与锁止机构连接,***端21用于***解锁匹配件内,且抵靠面211与解锁匹配件的内壁面相匹配,以实现带动解锁匹配件旋转。解锁杆2在旋转时,通过抵靠面211与解锁匹配件的内壁面相匹配,使得抵靠面211将会对解锁匹配件施加作用力并驱动解锁匹配件旋转,从而带动锁止机构锁止机构转动以解锁或锁止电池箱。通过抵靠面211对解锁匹配件的内壁面施加作用力来带动解锁匹配件旋转,旋转稳定性高。在本实施中,抵靠面211的数量为四个,四个抵靠面211之间相互围成方形结构,旋转稳定性更高。当然,在其他实施例中,抵靠面211的数量可以不作限定,多个抵靠面211之间相互围成的形状只要是非圆形均可带动解锁匹配件旋转。The outer surface of the inserting end 21 has at least one abutting surface 211, the battery bracket is provided with an unlocking matching piece, the unlocking matching piece is connected with the locking mechanism, the inserting end 21 is used to insert the unlocking matching piece, and the abutting surface 211 is connected to the The inner wall surface of the unlocking matching piece is matched to realize the rotation of the unlocking matching piece. When the unlocking lever 2 rotates, the abutting surface 211 matches the inner wall surface of the unlocking matching piece, so that the abutting surface 211 will exert a force on the unlocking matching piece and drive the unlocking matching piece to rotate, thereby driving the locking mechanism of the locking mechanism Turn to unlock or lock the battery box. The abutting surface 211 exerts a force on the inner wall surface of the unlocking matching piece to drive the unlocking matching piece to rotate, and the rotation stability is high. In this embodiment, the number of the abutting surfaces 211 is four, and the four abutting surfaces 211 surround each other in a square structure, and the rotation stability is higher. Of course, in other embodiments, the number of the abutment surfaces 211 may not be limited, as long as the shape enclosed by the abutment surfaces 211 is non-circular, the unlocking matching member can be driven to rotate.
***端21远离驱动机构1的一端具有导滑面212,导滑面212连接于抵靠面211,用于引导解锁杆2***解锁匹配件。导滑面212具有导滑作用,且通过导滑面212能够适应解锁杆2与解锁匹配件之间微小的位置偏差;***端21在***至解锁匹配件内时先 通过导滑面212起到导滑作用并先***至解锁匹配件内,使得***端21即便有微小位置偏差也能够保证了抵靠面211稳定进入解锁匹配件内。在本实施例中,导滑面212的一端与抵靠面211连接,另一端相对抵靠面211向靠近解锁杆2轴心并远离抵靠面211的方向倾斜延伸。The end of the insertion end 21 away from the driving mechanism 1 has a sliding guide surface 212, and the sliding guide surface 212 is connected to the abutting surface 211 for guiding the unlocking lever 2 to be inserted into the unlocking matching piece. The sliding guide surface 212 has a sliding guide function, and the sliding guide surface 212 can adapt to the slight position deviation between the unlocking lever 2 and the unlocking matching piece; when the insertion end 21 is inserted into the unlocking matching piece, the sliding guide surface 212 acts The sliding function is first inserted into the unlocking matching piece, so that even if the insertion end 21 has a slight position deviation, it can ensure that the abutting surface 211 stably enters the unlocking matching piece. In this embodiment, one end of the sliding guide surface 212 is connected to the abutting surface 211, and the other end of the sliding surface 212 extends obliquely in a direction close to the axis of the unlocking lever 2 and away from the abutting surface 211 relative to the abutting surface 211.
由于***端21的外表面为非圆形结构,且需要抵靠面211与解锁匹配件的内壁面相匹配,使得解锁杆2的***端21准确对位***。解锁杆2中朝向驱动机构1的一端具有连接部22,连接部22外周面上具有腰型孔221,连接部22通过腰型孔221连接于驱动机构1。解锁杆2通过连接部22与驱动机构1相互连接,腰型孔221沿连接部22外周面上延伸,使得连接部22在安装连接时能够沿其周向方向旋转调节,从而可以调节解锁杆2,使得***端21***至解锁匹配件内以实现抵靠面211与解锁匹配件的内壁面相匹配。Since the outer surface of the insertion end 21 is a non-circular structure, and the abutting surface 211 needs to be matched with the inner wall surface of the unlocking matching piece, the insertion end 21 of the unlocking lever 2 is inserted accurately. One end of the unlocking lever 2 facing the driving mechanism 1 has a connecting portion 22, and the outer peripheral surface of the connecting portion 22 has a waist-shaped hole 221, and the connecting portion 22 is connected to the driving mechanism 1 through the waist-shaped hole 221. The unlocking lever 2 is connected to the driving mechanism 1 through the connecting portion 22, and the waist-shaped hole 221 extends along the outer peripheral surface of the connecting portion 22, so that the connecting portion 22 can be rotated and adjusted in the circumferential direction when the connecting portion 22 is installed and connected, so that the unlocking lever 2 can be adjusted. , So that the insertion end 21 is inserted into the unlocking matching piece to realize the matching of the abutting surface 211 with the inner wall surface of the unlocking matching piece.
连接部22设有沿其轴向延伸的连接凹槽222,解锁杆2通过连接凹槽222连接驱动机构1。连接凹槽222自连接部22中朝向驱动机构1的端面沿其轴向向内延伸,使得驱动机构1***至连接凹槽222就能够实现与连接部22的连接,安装连接方便;同时,保证了解锁杆2沿其轴线旋转,实现解锁装置在解锁或者锁止的过程中稳定性更高。The connecting portion 22 is provided with a connecting groove 222 extending along its axial direction, and the unlocking lever 2 is connected to the driving mechanism 1 through the connecting groove 222. The connecting groove 222 extends inward from the end surface of the connecting portion 22 facing the driving mechanism 1 along its axial direction, so that the driving mechanism 1 can be inserted into the connecting groove 222 to realize the connection with the connecting portion 22, which is convenient for installation and connection; Knowing that the lock rod 2 rotates along its axis, the unlocking device is more stable during the unlocking or locking process.
如图2所示,解锁装置还包括连接单元3,连接单元3的两端分别连接于驱动机构1和解锁杆2,且驱动机构1通过连接单元3驱动解锁杆2沿解锁杆2的轴线旋转。驱动机构1将驱动连接单元3旋转,通过连接单元3将会带动解锁杆2旋转,保证了解锁杆2沿其轴线旋转,实现解锁装置在解锁或者锁止的过程中稳定性更高。As shown in Figure 2, the unlocking device further includes a connecting unit 3. Both ends of the connecting unit 3 are respectively connected to the driving mechanism 1 and the unlocking lever 2, and the driving mechanism 1 drives the unlocking lever 2 to rotate along the axis of the unlocking lever 2 through the connecting unit 3 . The driving mechanism 1 drives the connecting unit 3 to rotate, and the unlocking lever 2 is driven to rotate through the connecting unit 3, which ensures that the unlocking lever 2 rotates along its axis, and realizes that the unlocking device has higher stability during the unlocking or locking process.
解锁杆2与解锁匹配件之间不仅在解锁杆2的周向上需要旋转调节,解锁杆2与解锁匹配件之间还存在解锁杆2的轴线与解锁匹配件的轴线对位不准确的情况,即存在有微小的位置偏差而不在同一直线上。为了达到解锁装置能够适应对位不准确的情况。如图4所示,连接单元3包括可径向扭转的第一弹性件31,第一弹性件31的两端分别连接于驱动机构1和解锁杆2,且第一弹性件31以适应解锁杆2的径向位移。在驱动机构1固定不动的情况下,通过第一弹性件31能够在径向方向上位移,使得解锁杆2能够匹配***至解锁匹配件内,实现解锁装置在解锁或者锁止的过程中稳定性更高。The unlocking lever 2 and the unlocking matching part not only need to be rotated and adjusted in the circumferential direction of the unlocking lever 2, but also between the unlocking lever 2 and the unlocking matching part, the alignment of the axis of the unlocking lever 2 and the axis of the unlocking matching part is not accurate. That is, there is a slight position deviation that is not on the same straight line. In order to achieve the unlocking device can adapt to the situation of inaccurate alignment. As shown in FIG. 4, the connecting unit 3 includes a first elastic member 31 that can be twisted in a radial direction. 2 radial displacement. When the driving mechanism 1 is fixed, the first elastic member 31 can be displaced in the radial direction, so that the unlocking lever 2 can be inserted into the unlocking matching member, so that the unlocking device is stable during the unlocking or locking process. Higher sex.
连接单元3还包括第一连接套32和第二连接套33,第一弹性件31的两端分别连接第一连接套32和第二连接套33,解锁杆2连接于第一连接套32,驱动机构1连接于第二连接套33。通过第一连接套32和第二连接套33将驱动机构1、第一弹性件31和解锁杆2依次相互串联,保证解锁装置在轴向上连接并绕其轴线旋转,稳定性更高,且安装连接方便。其中,第一弹性件31可以为软轴,第一连接套32和第二连接套33的材料可 以为金属。The connecting unit 3 further includes a first connecting sleeve 32 and a second connecting sleeve 33. Two ends of the first elastic member 31 are respectively connected to the first connecting sleeve 32 and the second connecting sleeve 33, and the unlocking lever 2 is connected to the first connecting sleeve 32, The driving mechanism 1 is connected to the second connecting sleeve 33. The driving mechanism 1, the first elastic member 31, and the unlocking rod 2 are connected in series with each other through the first connecting sleeve 32 and the second connecting sleeve 33 to ensure that the unlocking device is connected in the axial direction and rotates around its axis, with higher stability, and Easy to install and connect. The first elastic member 31 may be a flexible shaft, and the material of the first connecting sleeve 32 and the second connecting sleeve 33 may be metal.
连接单元3滑设于驱动机构1,以带动解锁杆2沿靠近驱动机构1的方向。解锁装置在解锁或者锁止的过程中,需要解锁杆2的***端21准确对位***解锁匹配件内,在***到位时,解锁杆2将会与解锁匹配件相互抵靠,使得解锁匹配件将会对解锁杆2施加沿靠近驱动机构1的方向的作用力,通过连接单元3滑设于驱动机构1,使得解锁杆2在受到沿靠近驱动机构1的方向的作用力时将会带动连接单元3在驱动机构1上移动,有效避免了刚性连接而造成结构的损坏,安全稳定性更高,使用寿命长。当然,解锁杆2的***端21在没有***至解锁匹配件内时,解锁匹配件也就不会对解锁杆2施加沿靠近驱动机构1的方向的作用力。The connecting unit 3 is slidably arranged on the driving mechanism 1 to drive the unlocking lever 2 in a direction approaching the driving mechanism 1. During the unlocking or locking process of the unlocking device, the insertion end 21 of the unlocking lever 2 needs to be accurately aligned and inserted into the unlocking matching piece. When inserted in place, the unlocking lever 2 will abut against the unlocking matching piece, so that the unlocking matching piece The unlocking lever 2 will be applied with a force in the direction close to the driving mechanism 1, and the connecting unit 3 is slid on the driving mechanism 1, so that the unlocking lever 2 will drive the connection when it receives a force in the direction close to the driving mechanism 1. The unit 3 moves on the driving mechanism 1, effectively avoiding structural damage caused by rigid connection, higher safety and stability, and long service life. Of course, when the insertion end 21 of the unlocking lever 2 is not inserted into the unlocking matching piece, the unlocking matching piece will not exert a force on the unlocking lever 2 in a direction close to the driving mechanism 1.
解锁装置还包括检测单元4,检测单元4用于检测解锁杆2是否沿靠近驱动机构1的方向移动。解锁装置在解锁或者锁止的过程中,需要解锁杆2的***端21准确对位***解锁匹配件内,解锁杆2会因受到解锁匹配件的抵靠作用力而沿靠近驱动机构1的方向移动,通过检测单元4检测到解锁杆2移动到检测单元4的检测区域内,则表明解锁杆2***解锁匹配件内,可继续进行下一步的驱动解锁杆2旋转的操作,若检测单元4始终没有检测到解锁杆2,则表明解锁杆2与解锁匹配件之间存在错位而没有***至解锁匹配件内,此时可控制解锁杆2停止向靠近解锁匹配件的方向移动。通过检测单元4能够检测出解锁杆2是否位于解锁匹配件内的解锁位置,大大提高了换电设备在换电过程中的安全稳定性,实现解锁过程的精确控制,即实现解锁杆达到解锁位置后进行解锁或锁止操作,全程自动化精准控制,无需人为调整,提高了解锁的效率,同时避免因解锁杆2与解锁匹配件错位时解锁杆2持续向靠近电池托架的方向移动导致的碰撞误操作。The unlocking device further includes a detection unit 4 for detecting whether the unlocking lever 2 moves in a direction close to the driving mechanism 1. During the unlocking or locking process of the unlocking device, the insertion end 21 of the unlocking lever 2 needs to be accurately aligned and inserted into the unlocking matching piece. The unlocking lever 2 will be moved in a direction close to the driving mechanism 1 due to the abutting force of the unlocking matching piece. If the detection unit 4 detects that the unlocking lever 2 has moved into the detection area of the detection unit 4, it indicates that the unlocking lever 2 is inserted into the unlocking matching piece, and the next step of driving the unlocking lever 2 to rotate can be continued. If the detection unit 4 If the unlocking lever 2 is not detected all the time, it indicates that there is a misalignment between the unlocking lever 2 and the unlocking matching piece and not being inserted into the unlocking matching piece. At this time, the unlocking lever 2 can be controlled to stop moving toward the unlocking matching piece. The detection unit 4 can detect whether the unlocking lever 2 is in the unlocking position in the unlocking matching piece, which greatly improves the safety and stability of the power swapping device during the power swapping process, and realizes the precise control of the unlocking process, that is, the unlocking lever reaches the unlocking position. After unlocking or locking operation, the whole process is automatically and accurately controlled, without manual adjustment, which improves the efficiency of unlocking and avoids the collision caused by the unlocking lever 2 continuously moving towards the direction of the battery bracket when the unlocking lever 2 and the unlocking matching part are misaligned Misoperation.
解锁装置还包括检测块5,检测块5连接于连接单元3,检测单元4用于检测检测块5,以检测解锁杆2是否对准解锁匹配件。通过检测块5与连接单元3相连接,解锁杆2在对准时并***至解锁匹配件内时,将会带动检测块5和连接单元3沿靠近驱动机构1的方向移动。在本实施例中,在初始状态下,检测块5没有位于检测单元4的检测区域内,在解锁杆2***解锁匹配件内时,检测块5将会移动至检测单元4的检测区域,检测单元4能够检测到检测块5移动到检测区域,则表示解锁杆2进入解锁匹配件并到达解锁位置;当检测单元4没有检测到检测块5移动到检测区域,则表示解锁杆2没有对准解锁匹配件,可及时控制解锁杆停止继续移动。通过检测块5与检测单元4之间相互配合来检测,检测精确,避免发生误操作,大大提高了换电设备的安全稳定性。其中,检测单元4可以为感应器。优选地,检测单元4可以为视觉传感器。The unlocking device further includes a detection block 5 connected to the connecting unit 3, and the detection unit 4 is used for the detection block 5 to detect whether the unlocking lever 2 is aligned with the unlocking matching piece. The detection block 5 is connected to the connecting unit 3, and when the unlocking lever 2 is aligned and inserted into the unlocking matching piece, the detection block 5 and the connecting unit 3 will be driven to move in a direction close to the driving mechanism 1. In this embodiment, in the initial state, the detection block 5 is not located in the detection area of the detection unit 4. When the unlock lever 2 is inserted into the unlocking matching piece, the detection block 5 will move to the detection area of the detection unit 4, and the detection If the unit 4 can detect that the detection block 5 has moved to the detection area, it means that the unlocking lever 2 has entered the unlocking matching piece and reached the unlocking position; when the detection unit 4 has not detected that the detection block 5 has moved to the detection area, it means that the unlocking lever 2 is not aligned To unlock the matching parts, the unlocking lever can be controlled in time to stop moving. The detection is performed by the cooperation between the detection block 5 and the detection unit 4, the detection is accurate, and misoperation is avoided, and the safety and stability of the power replacement equipment is greatly improved. Wherein, the detection unit 4 may be a sensor. Preferably, the detection unit 4 may be a vision sensor.
检测块5套设于连接单元3上。使得检测块5安装设置非常方便。在本实施例中, 检测块5可以为感应块,感应块为环状结构,感应块套设于连接单元3上。具体地,感应块套设于第二连接套33上。The detection block 5 is sleeved on the connecting unit 3. This makes the installation and setting of the detection block 5 very convenient. In this embodiment, the detection block 5 may be an induction block, which has a ring structure, and the induction block is sleeved on the connection unit 3. Specifically, the sensing block is sleeved on the second connecting sleeve 33.
驱动机构1包括旋转单元11,旋转单元11通过套筒14连接连接单元3并用于驱动解锁杆2沿解锁杆2的轴线旋转。旋转单元11与连接单元3的第二连接套33之间通过套筒14实现连接,便于匹配装配连接,且保证了解锁杆2沿其轴线旋转,实现解锁装置在解锁或者锁止的过程中稳定性更高。其中,旋转单元11可以为拧钉机。当然,对于解锁杆2是否***解锁匹配件内的检测,还可以通过旋转单元11在驱动解锁杆2旋转时,对力矩、旋转圈数的反馈来检测解锁杆2是否***解锁匹配件内。The driving mechanism 1 includes a rotating unit 11, which is connected to the connecting unit 3 through a sleeve 14 and used to drive the unlocking lever 2 to rotate along the axis of the unlocking lever 2. The rotating unit 11 and the second connecting sleeve 33 of the connecting unit 3 are connected through the sleeve 14, which facilitates matching and assembly connection, and ensures that the unlocking lever 2 rotates along its axis, so that the unlocking device is stable during the unlocking or locking process Higher sex. Among them, the rotating unit 11 may be a nail screwing machine. Of course, for the detection of whether the unlocking lever 2 is inserted into the unlocking matching piece, the rotation unit 11 can also detect whether the unlocking lever 2 is inserted into the unlocking matching piece by feedback of the torque and the number of rotations when the unlocking lever 2 is driven to rotate.
如图5所示,解锁装置还包括第一支座7,第一支座7上具有沿解锁杆2轴向延伸的导向孔71,连接单元3穿过导向孔71并能够在导向孔71内移动。导向孔71具有导向作用,使得连接单元3沿解锁杆2的轴向移动,有效避免了连接单元3在移动的过程中产生偏移错位现象,大大提高了换电设备的安全稳定性。As shown in FIG. 5, the unlocking device further includes a first support 7 having a guide hole 71 extending axially along the unlocking rod 2, and the connecting unit 3 passes through the guide hole 71 and can be inside the guide hole 71 move. The guide hole 71 has a guiding function, which makes the connecting unit 3 move along the axial direction of the unlocking lever 2, effectively avoiding the displacement and dislocation of the connecting unit 3 during the moving process, and greatly improving the safety and stability of the power exchange equipment.
如图4所示,第一支座7与连接单元3之间设有衬套72。衬套72起到防护作用,降低了连接单元3在移动过程中的磨损,有效延长了解锁装置的使用寿命。As shown in FIG. 4, a bushing 72 is provided between the first support 7 and the connecting unit 3. The bush 72 plays a protective role, reduces the wear of the connecting unit 3 during the movement, and effectively prolongs the service life of the unlocking device.
如图3和图4所示,解锁装置包括可轴向伸缩的第二弹性件6,第二弹性件6抵靠于连接单元3,用于向连接单元3施加沿远离驱动机构1方向的作用力。检测单元4在检测到检测块5处于检测区域时,检测单元4将会发出信号,控制旋转单元11根据检测单元4发出的信号驱动解锁杆2旋转。通过第二弹性件6对连接单元3施加沿远离驱动机构1方向的作用力,当解锁杆2进入电池托架上的解锁匹配件时,使得连接单元3和解锁杆2在无外力作用时恢复到初始位置,即当解锁杆2从解锁匹配件中离开后,第二弹性件6带动连接单元3和解锁杆2恢复到初始位置状态。同时,通过第二弹性件6对连接单元3施加沿远离驱动机构1方向的作用力,使得连接单元3和解锁杆2在发生失误触碰时,因第二弹性件6的作用力而使得检测块5不会移动到检测位置,有效避免了解锁装置发生误操作,大大提高了解锁装置的安全稳定性。在本实施例中,第二弹性件6的两端分别抵靠在第一支座7和连接单元3上,当然,在其他实施例中,第二弹性件6也可以抵靠在解锁杆2上并用于向解锁杆2施加沿远离驱动机构1方向的作用力。As shown in Figures 3 and 4, the unlocking device includes a second elastic member 6 that can be stretched axially. force. When the detection unit 4 detects that the detection block 5 is in the detection area, the detection unit 4 will send a signal, and the rotation unit 11 is controlled to drive the unlocking lever 2 to rotate according to the signal sent by the detection unit 4. The second elastic member 6 applies a force in the direction away from the driving mechanism 1 to the connecting unit 3, and when the unlocking lever 2 enters the unlocking matching piece on the battery bracket, the connecting unit 3 and the unlocking lever 2 are restored without external force. To the initial position, that is, after the unlocking lever 2 is separated from the unlocking matching piece, the second elastic member 6 drives the connecting unit 3 and the unlocking lever 2 to return to the initial position state. At the same time, the second elastic member 6 applies a force in the direction away from the driving mechanism 1 to the connecting unit 3, so that when the connecting unit 3 and the unlocking lever 2 are touched by mistake, the force of the second elastic member 6 causes the detection The block 5 will not move to the detection position, effectively avoiding misoperation of the unlocking device, and greatly improving the safety and stability of the unlocking device. In this embodiment, both ends of the second elastic member 6 abut against the first support 7 and the connecting unit 3 respectively. Of course, in other embodiments, the second elastic member 6 may also abut against the unlocking lever 2. The upper part is used to apply force to the unlocking lever 2 in a direction away from the driving mechanism 1.
第二弹性件6为压簧,压簧套设于连接单元3。当解锁杆2进入解锁匹配件时,压簧被挤压变形,当解锁杆2从解锁匹配件中离开后,被挤压的压簧因自身恢复形变的需求,带动连接单元3和解锁杆2恢复到初始位置状态,便于下次解锁操作安装设置非常方便,且结构简单成本低。The second elastic member 6 is a compression spring, and the compression spring is sleeved on the connecting unit 3. When the unlocking lever 2 enters the unlocking matching part, the compression spring is squeezed and deformed. When the unlocking lever 2 leaves from the unlocking matching part, the compressed compression spring drives the connecting unit 3 and the unlocking lever 2 due to the need of self-recovery deformation. It is restored to the initial position, which is convenient for the next unlocking operation, installation and setting, and the structure is simple and the cost is low.
解锁装置还包括第二支座8,旋转单元11穿设于第二支座8上。旋转单元11将安装 固定在第二支座8上,安装设置方便,且连接稳定性高。The unlocking device further includes a second support 8, and the rotating unit 11 passes through the second support 8. The rotating unit 11 is installed and fixed on the second support 8, which is convenient to install and set, and the connection stability is high.
驱动机构1还包括驱动单元12和第一安装板13,驱动单元12连接于第一安装板13并用于驱动第一安装板13沿解锁杆2的轴向移动。驱动单元12和第一安装板13安装设置在伸出机构上并会随伸出机构向靠近电池托架的方向移动,通过驱动单元12驱动第一安装板13,使得第一安装板13相对于伸出机构沿解锁杆2的轴向移动,也就是沿靠近电池托架上的解锁匹配件方向移动,进一步保证了解锁杆2与解锁匹配件的精准配合,大大提高了换电设备的稳定性。在本实施例中,第一支座7和第二支座8均设于第一安装板13上,解锁装置还包括第二安装板9,驱动单元12设于第二安装板9上,驱动单元12驱动第一安装板13相对第二安装板9可滑动。使得解锁装置装配设置方便,且实现解锁装置模块化,解锁装置使用更加方便。The driving mechanism 1 further includes a driving unit 12 and a first mounting plate 13. The driving unit 12 is connected to the first mounting plate 13 and is used to drive the first mounting plate 13 to move along the axial direction of the unlocking lever 2. The driving unit 12 and the first mounting plate 13 are installed on the extension mechanism and will move toward the battery bracket along with the extension mechanism. The first mounting plate 13 is driven by the driving unit 12 so that the first mounting plate 13 is relative to The extension mechanism moves along the axial direction of the unlocking lever 2, that is, it moves in the direction close to the unlocking matching part on the battery bracket, which further ensures the precise fit of the unlocking lever 2 and the unlocking matching part, and greatly improves the stability of the battery replacement device. . In this embodiment, the first support 7 and the second support 8 are both provided on the first mounting plate 13. The unlocking device further includes a second mounting plate 9, and the driving unit 12 is provided on the second mounting plate 9 to drive The unit 12 drives the first mounting plate 13 to be slidable relative to the second mounting plate 9. The assembly and setting of the unlocking device are convenient, and the modularization of the unlocking device is realized, and the unlocking device is more convenient to use.
第一安装板13与第二安装板9之间具有至少一个导向部件91,第一安装板13通过导向部件91沿解锁杆2的轴向移动。导向部件91具有导向作用,通过导向部件91使得第一安装板13在第二安装板9上沿解锁杆2的轴向移动稳定性更高,大大提高了解锁装置的精度。在本实施例中,检测单元4设于第一安装板13上,检测块5连接于连接单元3,检测单元4用于检测检测块5并用于判断解锁杆2是否到达解锁位置。检测精度高,且安装设置非常方便。There is at least one guide member 91 between the first mounting plate 13 and the second mounting plate 9, and the first mounting plate 13 moves along the axial direction of the unlocking lever 2 through the guide member 91. The guide member 91 has a guiding function. The guide member 91 makes the first mounting plate 13 move on the second mounting plate 9 in the axial direction of the unlocking lever 2 more stable, which greatly improves the accuracy of the unlocking device. In this embodiment, the detection unit 4 is provided on the first mounting plate 13, the detection block 5 is connected to the connection unit 3, and the detection unit 4 is used to detect the detection block 5 and used to determine whether the unlocking lever 2 has reached the unlocking position. The detection accuracy is high, and the installation and setting are very convenient.
解锁装置还包括感应器,感应器设于第二安装板9上,且感应器用于检测第一安装板13移动的位置。在本实施例中,感应器包括第一感应器92和第二感应器93,第一感应器92和第二感应器93分别设于第二安装板9上,且第一感应器92和第二感应器93用于检测第一安装板13的移动的两个极限位置,并发出检测信号,驱动单元12根据该检测信号控制第一安装板的移动。第一安装板13在第二安装板9上沿解锁杆2的轴向移动,在使用时,驱动单元12将驱动第一安装板13向前靠近解锁匹配件的方向移动,通过第一感应器92将检测第一安装板13向前靠近的极限位置,同时,第二感应器93用于检测第一安装板13向后远离的极限位置,通过第一感应器92和第二感应器93进一步提高了解锁装置的安全稳定性,便于下一步驱动解锁杆2旋转操作的控制。The unlocking device also includes a sensor, which is arranged on the second mounting board 9 and is used to detect the moving position of the first mounting board 13. In this embodiment, the sensor includes a first sensor 92 and a second sensor 93. The first sensor 92 and the second sensor 93 are respectively arranged on the second mounting board 9, and the first sensor 92 and the second sensor The two sensors 93 are used to detect the two extreme positions of the movement of the first mounting board 13 and send out a detection signal, and the driving unit 12 controls the movement of the first mounting board according to the detection signal. The first mounting plate 13 moves along the axial direction of the unlocking lever 2 on the second mounting plate 9. When in use, the driving unit 12 will drive the first mounting plate 13 to move forward and move closer to the unlocking matching part through the first sensor 92 will detect the extreme position of the first mounting board 13 approaching forward, and at the same time, the second sensor 93 will be used to detect the extreme position of the first mounting board 13 moving backwards. The safety and stability of the unlocking device are improved, and it is convenient to control the rotation operation of driving the unlocking lever 2 in the next step.
本实施例还公开了一种解锁方法,该解锁方法利用如上所述的换电设备,该解锁方法包括如下步骤:解锁杆2对准锁止机构的解锁匹配件;驱动机构1驱动解锁杆2运动。通过驱动机构1驱动解锁杆2运动,解锁杆2的运动将会带动解锁匹配件也一同运动,带动锁止机构运动,从而实现锁止机构的解锁或锁止。解锁或锁止精度非常高,提高了换电效率;同时,有效避免了发生误操作,大大提高了安全稳定性。This embodiment also discloses an unlocking method, which uses the above-mentioned battery swapping device. The unlocking method includes the following steps: the unlocking lever 2 is aligned with the unlocking matching part of the locking mechanism; the driving mechanism 1 drives the unlocking lever 2 sports. The drive mechanism 1 drives the unlocking lever 2 to move, and the movement of the unlocking lever 2 will drive the unlocking matching piece to move together, and drive the locking mechanism to move, thereby realizing the unlocking or locking of the locking mechanism. The unlocking or locking accuracy is very high, which improves the efficiency of battery replacement; at the same time, it effectively avoids misoperation and greatly improves the safety and stability.
具体地,驱动单元12将驱动解锁杆2向前伸出并与解锁匹配件连接,旋转单元11 将驱动解锁杆2旋转,将会带动解锁匹配件也一同旋转,通过解锁匹配件的旋转将会带动旋转插件旋转并***至锁槽内或者缩回至锁槽外,从而实现对电池箱的锁止或解锁。Specifically, the driving unit 12 will drive the unlocking lever 2 to extend forward and connect it with the unlocking matching piece. The rotating unit 11 will drive the unlocking lever 2 to rotate, which will drive the unlocking matching piece to also rotate. The rotation of the unlocking matching piece will The rotating plug-in unit is driven to rotate and be inserted into the lock slot or retracted out of the lock slot, so as to lock or unlock the battery box.
换电设备对电动汽车进行换电的整个过程为:The whole process of battery swapping equipment for electric vehicles is as follows:
S1:电动汽车在换电站的预定位置停靠后;S1: After the electric vehicle is parked at the predetermined position of the switching station;
S2:换电设备在换电站内的预定换电位置取下电动汽车上的旧电池;S2: The replacement equipment removes the old battery from the electric vehicle at the predetermined replacement location in the replacement station;
S3:换电设备将旧电池送入换电站在所述预定停靠位置上方的充电仓并从充电仓取出新电池;S3: The battery swapping device sends the old battery into the charging compartment of the swap station above the predetermined parking position and takes out the new battery from the charging compartment;
S4:换电设备在预定换电位置将新电池装入电动汽车。S4: The battery replacement device loads the new battery into the electric vehicle at the scheduled battery replacement position.
在步骤S2中,换电设备的解锁装置对电动汽车上的旧电池进行解锁,包括:换电设备移动至换电站内的预定换电位置后,驱动换电设备的伸出机构沿第一方向朝靠近电池托架的方向伸出,伸出机构伸出到位后,控制驱动单元带动第一安装板继续相对伸出机构沿第一方向继续移动,解锁杆到达解锁匹配件内的解锁位置后停止移动,当检测单元检测到位于连接单元上的检测块后,停止驱动第一安装板的移动,驱动解锁杆沿轴线旋转,带动电池托架上的锁止机构转动,实现旧电池的解锁,将解锁后的旧电池取出移动至伸出机构上,伸出机构缩回,将旧电池放入充电仓内,并从充电仓内取出新电池,换电设备移动至预定换点位置,伸出机构伸出到位,将新电池移动至电池托架内,驱动解锁杆到达解锁位置,驱动解锁杆朝与解锁时转动方向相反的方向转动,实现新电池的锁止。In step S2, the unlocking device of the battery swapping device unlocks the old battery on the electric vehicle, including: after the battery swapping device moves to a predetermined battery swap position in the swap station, driving the extension mechanism of the battery swapping device in the first direction Extend in the direction close to the battery bracket. After the extension mechanism is extended to the position, the control drive unit drives the first mounting plate to continue to move relative to the extension mechanism in the first direction, and the unlocking lever stops when it reaches the unlocking position in the unlocking matching piece. When the detection unit detects the detection block on the connection unit, it stops driving the movement of the first mounting plate, drives the unlocking lever to rotate along the axis, and drives the locking mechanism on the battery bracket to rotate, realizing the unlocking of the old battery, and The unlocked old battery is taken out and moved to the extension mechanism, the extension mechanism is retracted, the old battery is placed in the charging compartment, and the new battery is taken out from the charging compartment, and the replacement equipment is moved to the predetermined exchange point position, and the mechanism is extended Extend it in place, move the new battery into the battery bay, drive the unlocking lever to the unlocked position, and drive the unlocking lever to rotate in the direction opposite to the direction of rotation when unlocking to realize the locking of the new battery.
在解锁杆2***锁止机构的解锁匹配件内之后、驱动机构1驱动解锁杆2旋转之前还包括:判断解锁杆2是否位于解锁匹配件内的解锁位置;若是,则驱动解锁杆2旋转。After the unlocking lever 2 is inserted into the unlocking matching piece of the locking mechanism and before the driving mechanism 1 drives the unlocking lever 2 to rotate, the method further includes: determining whether the unlocking lever 2 is located in the unlocking position in the unlocking matching piece; if so, driving the unlocking lever 2 to rotate.
通过判断解锁杆2是否位于解锁匹配件内的解锁位置来控制驱动机构1驱动解锁杆2旋转,有效避免了解锁杆2在没有位于解锁匹配件内的解锁位置时而发生驱动机构1驱动解锁杆2旋转的现象,有效避免了发生误操作,大大提高了在换电过程中的安全稳定性。By judging whether the unlocking lever 2 is located in the unlocking position in the unlocking matching piece, the driving mechanism 1 is controlled to drive the unlocking lever 2 to rotate, which effectively avoids the occurrence of the drive mechanism 1 driving the unlocking lever 2 when the unlocking lever 2 is not located in the unlocking position in the unlocking matching piece. The phenomenon of rotation effectively avoids misoperation and greatly improves the safety and stability in the process of power exchange.
解锁装置包括检测块5和检测单元4,解锁杆2和驱动机构1之间设有连接单元3,检测块5设于连接单元3上,当检测单元4检测到检测块5时,则解锁杆2位于解锁匹配件内的解锁位置。通过检测单元4来检测检测块5的位置来判断解锁杆2位于解锁匹配件内的解锁位置,检测精确,避免发生误操作,大大提高了换电设备的安全稳定性。The unlocking device includes a detecting block 5 and a detecting unit 4. A connecting unit 3 is provided between the unlocking lever 2 and the driving mechanism 1. The detecting block 5 is arranged on the connecting unit 3. When the detecting unit 4 detects the detecting block 5, the unlocking lever 2 Located in the unlocked position in the unlocked matching piece. The detection unit 4 detects the position of the detection block 5 to determine that the unlocking lever 2 is located in the unlocking position of the unlocking matching part, and the detection is accurate, avoiding misoperation, and greatly improving the safety and stability of the power replacement device.
虽然以上描述了本发明的具体实施方式,但是本领域的技术人员应当理解,这仅是举例说明,本发明的保护范围是由所附权利要求书限定的。本领域的技术人员在不背离本发明的原理和实质的前提下,可以对这些实施方式做出多种变更或修改,但这些变更和修改均落入本发明的保护范围。Although the specific embodiments of the present invention are described above, those skilled in the art should understand that this is only an example, and the protection scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims. Those skilled in the art can make various changes or modifications to these embodiments without departing from the principle and essence of the present invention, but these changes and modifications all fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

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  1. 一种解锁装置,用于对电动汽车上电池托架内的电池箱进行解锁或锁止,其特征在于,所述解锁装置包括:An unlocking device for unlocking or locking a battery box in a battery bracket on an electric vehicle, characterized in that the unlocking device includes:
    驱动机构和解锁杆,所述解锁杆用于带动所述电池托架上的锁止机构运动以解锁或锁止所述电池箱;A driving mechanism and an unlocking lever, the unlocking lever is used to drive the locking mechanism on the battery bracket to move to unlock or lock the battery box;
    所述驱动机构驱动所述解锁杆运动,以带动所述锁止机构运动。The driving mechanism drives the unlocking lever to move to drive the locking mechanism to move.
  2. 如权利要求1所述的解锁装置,其特征在于,所述解锁装置还包括连接单元,所述连接单元的两端分别连接于所述驱动机构和所述解锁杆,且所述驱动机构通过所述连接单元驱动所述解锁杆沿所述解锁杆的轴线旋转。The unlocking device according to claim 1, wherein the unlocking device further comprises a connecting unit, two ends of the connecting unit are respectively connected to the driving mechanism and the unlocking lever, and the driving mechanism passes through the The connecting unit drives the unlocking lever to rotate along the axis of the unlocking lever.
  3. 如权利要求2所述的解锁装置,其特征在于,所述连接单元包括可径向扭转的第一弹性件,所述第一弹性件的两端分别连接于所述驱动机构和所述解锁杆,且所述第一弹性件以适应所述解锁杆的径向位移。The unlocking device according to claim 2, wherein the connecting unit comprises a first elastic member that can be twisted radially, and two ends of the first elastic member are respectively connected to the driving mechanism and the unlocking lever , And the first elastic member is adapted to the radial displacement of the unlocking lever.
  4. 如权利要求3所述的解锁装置,其特征在于,所述连接单元还包括第一连接套和第二连接套,所述第一弹性件的两端分别连接所述第一连接套和第二连接套,所述解锁杆连接于所述第一连接套,所述驱动机构连接于所述第二连接套。The unlocking device according to claim 3, wherein the connecting unit further comprises a first connecting sleeve and a second connecting sleeve, and two ends of the first elastic member are respectively connected to the first connecting sleeve and the second connecting sleeve. A connecting sleeve, the unlocking lever is connected to the first connecting sleeve, and the driving mechanism is connected to the second connecting sleeve.
  5. 如权利要求2-4中至少一项所述的解锁装置,其特征在于,所述连接单元滑设于所述驱动机构,以带动所述解锁杆沿靠近所述驱动机构的方向。The unlocking device according to at least one of claims 2-4, wherein the connecting unit is slidably disposed on the driving mechanism to drive the unlocking lever in a direction approaching the driving mechanism.
  6. 如权利要求5所述的解锁装置,其特征在于,所述解锁装置还包括检测单元,所述检测单元用于检测所述解锁杆是否沿靠近所述驱动机构的方向移动。5. The unlocking device according to claim 5, wherein the unlocking device further comprises a detection unit for detecting whether the unlocking lever moves in a direction close to the driving mechanism.
  7. 如权利要求6所述的解锁装置,其特征在于,所述解锁装置还包括检测块,所述检测块连接于所述连接单元,所述检测单元用于检测所述检测块,以检测所述解锁杆是否对准所述锁止机构;7. The unlocking device according to claim 6, wherein the unlocking device further comprises a detection block, the detection block is connected to the connection unit, and the detection unit is used to detect the detection block to detect the Whether the unlocking lever is aligned with the locking mechanism;
    优选地,所述检测块套设于所述连接单元上。Preferably, the detection block is sleeved on the connection unit.
  8. 如权利要求5-7中至少一项所述的解锁装置,其特征在于,所述解锁装置包括可轴向伸缩的第二弹性件,所述第二弹性件抵靠于所述连接单元和/或所述解锁杆,用于向所述连接单元和/或所述解锁杆施加沿远离所述驱动机构方向的作用力;The unlocking device according to at least one of claims 5-7, wherein the unlocking device comprises a second elastic member that can be stretched axially, and the second elastic member abuts against the connecting unit and/ Or the unlocking lever is used to apply a force in a direction away from the driving mechanism to the connecting unit and/or the unlocking lever;
    优选地,所述第二弹性件为压簧,所述压簧套设于所述连接单元。Preferably, the second elastic member is a compression spring, and the compression spring is sleeved on the connecting unit.
  9. 如权利要求2-8中至少一项所述的解锁装置,其特征在于,所述驱动机构包括旋转单元,所述旋转单元通过套筒连接所述连接单元并用于驱动所述解锁杆沿所述解锁杆的轴线旋转。The unlocking device according to at least one of claims 2-8, wherein the driving mechanism comprises a rotating unit, and the rotating unit is connected to the connecting unit through a sleeve and is used to drive the unlocking lever along the The axis of the unlocking lever rotates.
  10. 如权利要求9所述的解锁装置,其特征在于,所述解锁装置还包括第一支座,所述第一支座上具有沿所述解锁杆轴向延伸的导向孔,所述连接单元穿过所述导向孔并能够在所述导向孔内移动;The unlocking device according to claim 9, wherein the unlocking device further comprises a first support, and the first support has a guide hole extending along the axial direction of the unlocking rod, and the connecting unit passes through Pass through the guide hole and be able to move in the guide hole;
    优选地,所述第一支座与所述连接单元之间设有衬套;Preferably, a bushing is provided between the first support and the connecting unit;
    优选地,所述解锁装置还包括第二支座,所述旋转单元穿设于所述第二支座上。Preferably, the unlocking device further includes a second support, and the rotation unit is penetrated on the second support.
  11. 如权利要求10所述的解锁装置,其特征在于,所述驱动机构还包括驱动单元和第一安装板,所述驱动单元连接于所述第一安装板并用于驱动所述第一安装板沿所述解锁杆的轴向移动。The unlocking device according to claim 10, wherein the driving mechanism further comprises a driving unit and a first mounting plate, and the driving unit is connected to the first mounting plate and used to drive the first mounting plate along the The axial movement of the unlocking lever.
  12. 如权利要求11所述的解锁装置,其特征在于,所述第一支座和所述第二支座均设于第一安装板上,所述解锁装置还包括第二安装板,所述驱动单元设于所述第二安装板上,所述驱动单元驱动所述第一安装板相对所述第二安装板可滑动;The unlocking device of claim 11, wherein the first support and the second support are both provided on a first mounting plate, the unlocking device further comprises a second mounting plate, and the drive The unit is arranged on the second mounting plate, and the driving unit drives the first mounting plate to be slidable relative to the second mounting plate;
    优选地,所述第一安装板与所述第二安装板之间具有至少一个导向部件,所述第一安装板通过所述导向部件沿所述解锁杆的轴向移动。Preferably, there is at least one guide member between the first mounting plate and the second mounting plate, and the first mounting plate moves along the axial direction of the unlocking lever through the guide member.
  13. 如权利要求12所述的解锁装置,其特征在于,所述解锁装置还包括检测单元和检测块,所述检测单元设于所述第一安装板上,所述检测块连接于所述连接单元,所述检测单元用于检测所述检测块并用于判断所述解锁杆是否到达解锁位置;The unlocking device according to claim 12, wherein the unlocking device further comprises a detection unit and a detection block, the detection unit is provided on the first mounting board, and the detection block is connected to the connection unit , The detection unit is used for detecting the detection block and used for judging whether the unlocking lever reaches the unlocking position;
    和/或,所述解锁装置还包括感应器,所述感应器设于所述第二安装板上,且所述感应器用于检测所述第一安装板移动的位置。And/or, the unlocking device further includes a sensor provided on the second mounting board, and the sensor is used to detect the moving position of the first mounting board.
  14. 如权利要求1-13中至少一项所述的解锁装置,其特征在于,所述解锁杆包括***端,所述***端用于连接匹配所述电池托架上的所述锁止机构。The unlocking device according to at least one of claims 1-13, wherein the unlocking lever comprises an insertion end, and the insertion end is used to connect and match the locking mechanism on the battery bracket.
  15. 如权利要求14所述的解锁装置,其特征在于,所述***端的外表面具有至少一个抵靠面,所述电池托架上设有解锁匹配件,所述解锁匹配件与所述锁止机构连接,所述***端用于***所述解锁匹配件内,且所述抵靠面与所述解锁匹配件的内壁面相匹配,以实现带动所述解锁匹配件旋转;The unlocking device according to claim 14, wherein the outer surface of the insertion end has at least one abutting surface, the battery bracket is provided with an unlocking matching piece, the unlocking matching piece and the locking mechanism Connected, the insertion end is used for inserting into the unlocking matching piece, and the abutting surface matches the inner wall surface of the unlocking matching piece, so as to drive the unlocking matching piece to rotate;
    优选地,所述***端远离所述驱动机构的一端具有导滑面,所述导滑面连接于所述抵靠面,用于引导所述解锁杆***所述解锁匹配件。Preferably, the end of the insertion end away from the driving mechanism has a sliding guide surface, and the sliding guide surface is connected to the abutting surface for guiding the unlocking lever to be inserted into the unlocking matching piece.
  16. 如权利要求1-15中至少一项所述的解锁装置,其特征在于,所述解锁杆中朝向所述驱动机构的一端具有连接部,所述连接部外周面上具有腰型孔,所述连接部通过所述腰型孔连接于所述驱动机构;The unlocking device according to at least one of claims 1-15, wherein the unlocking lever has a connecting portion at one end facing the driving mechanism, and the outer peripheral surface of the connecting portion has a waist-shaped hole, and The connecting portion is connected to the driving mechanism through the waist-shaped hole;
    优选地,所述连接部设有沿其轴向延伸的连接凹槽,所述解锁杆通过所述连接凹槽连接所述驱动机构。Preferably, the connecting portion is provided with a connecting groove extending along its axial direction, and the unlocking lever is connected to the driving mechanism through the connecting groove.
  17. 一种换电设备,其特征在于,其包括如权利要求1-16中任意一项所述的解锁装置;A power exchange device, characterized in that it comprises the unlocking device according to any one of claims 1-16;
    优选地,所述换电设备还包括电池托盘,所述驱动机构连接于所述电池托盘上。Preferably, the battery replacement device further includes a battery tray, and the driving mechanism is connected to the battery tray.
  18. 一种解锁方法,其利用如权利要求17所述的换电设备,其特征在于,所述解锁方法包括如下步骤:An unlocking method using the battery swapping device according to claim 17, wherein the unlocking method includes the following steps:
    所述解锁杆对准所述锁止机构的解锁匹配件;The unlocking lever is aligned with the unlocking matching piece of the locking mechanism;
    所述驱动机构驱动所述解锁杆运动。The driving mechanism drives the unlocking lever to move.
  19. 如权利要求18所述的解锁方法,其特征在于,在所述解锁杆***所述锁止机构的解锁匹配件内之后、所述驱动机构驱动所述解锁杆旋转之前还包括:判断所述解锁杆是否位于所述解锁匹配件内的解锁位置;The unlocking method of claim 18, wherein after the unlocking lever is inserted into the unlocking matching piece of the locking mechanism and before the driving mechanism drives the unlocking lever to rotate, the method further comprises: determining the unlocking Whether the lever is located in the unlocking position in the unlocking matching piece;
    若是,则驱动所述解锁杆旋转。If yes, drive the unlocking lever to rotate.
  20. 如权利要求19所述的解锁方法,其特征在于,所述解锁装置包括检测块和检测单元,所述解锁杆和所述驱动机构之间设有连接单元,所述检测块设于所述连接单元上,当所述检测单元检测到所述检测块时,则所述解锁杆位于所述解锁匹配件内的解锁位置。The unlocking method according to claim 19, wherein the unlocking device comprises a detection block and a detection unit, a connection unit is provided between the unlocking lever and the driving mechanism, and the detection block is provided on the connection On the unit, when the detection unit detects the detection block, the unlock lever is located at the unlock position in the unlock matching piece.
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