Non-stop battery swapping system

Non-stop Battery Swapping System

This technology is a non-stop battery swapping system that physically releases and engages battery locking mechanisms (locking protrusions, triggers, rack and pinion) while the robot is in motion. It ensures continuous power supply via power rails during the battery swap, allowing the system to operate without interruption.

Conventional battery swapping requires devices like robots to stop, leading to system downtime and reduced operational continuity due to power interruption.

This technology enables non-stop swapping through a mechanical separation unit where an insertion protrusion on the path pushes the battery trigger to release the locking mechanism, a mounting unit that installs a new battery along a guide, and a power rail-based supply unit that compensates for voltage differences during the swap. Applicable to industrial robots and automated systems, it enhances the efficiency and convenience of battery replacement processes across various devices.

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Key Features:

• A battery separation unit installed along the robot's path, featuring an insertion protrusion that disengages the locking protrusion from the locking groove to detach the battery from the robot while it is in motion.
• A power supply unit that provides power to the robot by compensating for voltage differences that occur while the battery is being detached and a charged battery is being installed.
• A battery mounting unit that installs a charged battery into the robot after the previous battery has been detached by the separation unit.
• A battery equipped with a retractable locking protrusion.

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This invention was developed with support from the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology for the development of intelligent robot convergence technology for new and renewable energy.