System for supplying and exchanging a battery bank in an electric vehicle for commercial use
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국가/구분
United States(US) Patent
등록
국제특허분류(IPC7판)
B60K-001/00
B60L-015/20
B60S-005/06
B60L-011/18
B60K-001/04
B60K-037/02
B60L-003/00
출원번호
US-0767567
(2016-09-21)
등록번호
US-10252632
(2019-04-09)
우선권정보
MX-MX/a/2015/014520 (2015-10-15)
국제출원번호
PCT/IB2016/055642
(2016-09-21)
국제공개번호
WO2017/064582
(2017-04-20)
발명자
/ 주소
Hernandez Lopez, Luis Angel
Pichardo Anaya, Hugo
Hernandez Jimenez, Jose De Jesus
Ortega Nolasco, Leonardo Daniel
Martinez Dorantes, Arturo
Garcia Mendez, Jorge Alejandro
Nava Ortiz, Carlos
출원인 / 주소
GRUPO BIMBO, S.A.B. DE C.V.
대리인 / 주소
Brinks Gilson & Lione
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초록▼
The present invention refers to a battery bank supply and replacement system in an electric vehicle, particularly for an electric vehicle used for the distribution of commercial goods. The system of the present invention comprises a battery bank mounted in a metal structure that is structurally coup
The present invention refers to a battery bank supply and replacement system in an electric vehicle, particularly for an electric vehicle used for the distribution of commercial goods. The system of the present invention comprises a battery bank mounted in a metal structure that is structurally coupled to a metal mounting structure arranged on the electric vehicle and a handling device consisting of a movable base. The movable base is aligned and secured to the metal mounting structure of the vehicle for removal of the battery bank from the vehicle towards the handling device or the other way round.
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1. A battery bank supply and replacement system in an electric vehicle characterized in that it comprises: an electric vehicle for commercial use comprising a three-phase electric motor (105) mechanically coupled to a gearbox (113); an electronic control device (101) having an independent switched-m
1. A battery bank supply and replacement system in an electric vehicle characterized in that it comprises: an electric vehicle for commercial use comprising a three-phase electric motor (105) mechanically coupled to a gearbox (113); an electronic control device (101) having an independent switched-mode power supply, wherein the electronic control device (101) manages and communicates the data of the detected operating variables; at least one sensor for measuring the operating variables of the electric vehicle; a digital dashboard (104) comprising a plurality of measuring instruments relative to the parameters measured by the sensors of the vehicle; a controller (102) manages and controls the operating variables of the electric motor by means of an electronic acceleration module (112); a gearshift (114) for making changes in the speed of the electric vehicle; a metal mounting structure (115) that attaches to the vehicle chassis through fastening means, said metal mounting structure (115) comprising a left rail (502) and a right rail (503) arranged in a parallel and spaced manner relative to each other, forming an area whereon the supporting structure (603) of a removable battery bank (103) slides, wherein each rail comprises a series of wheels (504) attached to a wheel angle base (505) through fastening means; a removable battery bank (103) consisting of at least eight batteries (602) connected in a series and/or parallel arrangement, wherein said battery bank (103) is mounted on a supporting structure (603), said battery bank (103) is mechanically coupled to the metal mounting structure (115) of the vehicle;a handling device (700) comprising a metal movable base consisting of a left rail (702) and a right rail (701), which form an area whereon the supporting structure (603) of the removable battery bank (103) is displaced and engaged, outside the electric vehicle for transportation and replacement. 2. The battery bank supply and replacement system in an electric vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that: each rail of the metal mounting structure (115) comprises a series of wheels (504) fastened to a wheel angle base (505) through fastening means; wherein each wheel angle base is attached to the inner bottom surface of each rail (502) and (503). 3. The battery bank supply and replacement system in an electric vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that: the metal mounting structure (115) comprises a stop (509) that confines the distance between the left rail (502) and the right rail (503), in addition to limiting the sliding and coupling of the battery bank supporting structure (603) in the metal mounting structure (115). 4. The battery bank supply and replacement system in an electric vehicle according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that: each of the left (502) and right (503) rails of the metal mounting structure (115) comprise at least one pair of fastening means (508) which are attached or welded on the bottom outer surface of each rail to attach the metal mounting structure to the electric vehicle chassis. 5. The battery bank supply and replacement system in an electric vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that: each wheel (504) is mounted on the respective rail (502) or (503) by means of a screw (506) and a nut (507), wherein each screw (506) passes through the rail and the wheel angle base (505), which serves as a rotation axis for the respective wheel (504). 6. The battery bank supply and replacement system in an electric vehicle according to claim 4, characterized in that: the fastening means for each of the left (502) and right (503) rails of the metal mounting structure (115) comprise at least one hole (508) for fastening the metal mounting structure to the electric vehicle chassis. 7. The battery bank supply and replacement system in an electric vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that: the batteries (602) that make up the removable battery bank (103) are attached to the supporting structure (603) through at least one fastening means (601). 8. The battery bank supply and replacement system in an electric vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that: the supporting structure (603) is sized according to the size and number of batteries, wherein said supporting structure (603) comprises a pair of side flanges (605) which are inserted into the rails of the metal mounting structure (115) of the electric vehicle, for sliding and attachment, maintaining the removable battery bank (103) fixed on the electric vehicle without unwanted vibrations or displacement. 9. The battery bank supply and replacement system in an electric vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that: the removable battery bank (103) further comprises a pair of connectors (606) to facilitate its connection or disconnection with the electrical system of the vehicle. 10. The battery bank supply and replacement system in an electric vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that: each left (701) and right (702) rail of the handling device (700) comprises a series of wheels (704) fastened to a wheel angle base (705) through fastening means; wherein each wheel angle base (705) is attached at the inner bottom surface of each rail (701) and (702) through welding. 11. The battery bank supply and replacement system in an electric vehicle according to claim 10, characterized in that: each wheel (705) is mounted on the respective rail (701) or (702) by means of a screw (706) and a nut (707), wherein each screw (706) passes through the rail (701) or (702) and the wheel angle base (705), which serves as a rotation axis for the respective wheel (504). 12. The battery bank supply and replacement system in an electric vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that: the handling device (700) further comprises a stop (709) at one end of each left and right (702) rail (701), which limits the sliding of the supporting structure (603) of the removable battery bank (103) on said rails (701) and (702), when the removable battery bank (103) is removed from the metal mounting structure (115) of the electric vehicle. 13. The battery bank supply and replacement system in an electric vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that: the rails (701) and (702) of the handling device (700) are mounted on a front structure (711) and a rear structure (710), wherein the front structure (711) consists of two columns (712) and (713) which are joined together by a top supporting element (714) and a bottom reinforcement element (715), wherein each of the columns (712) and (713) comprises at its lower end a wheel (716) that provides mobility to the handling device (700). 14. The battery bank supply and replacement system in an electric vehicle according to claim 13, characterized in that: the rear structure (710), consists of two columns (717) and (718) which are joined together by an top supporting element (719) and a bottom reinforcement element (720), wherein each of the columns (717) and (718) comprise at their lower end a wheel (716) that provides mobility to the handling device (700). 15. The battery bank supply and replacement system in an electric vehicle according to claim 13, characterized in that: the rails (701) and (702) of the handling device (700) are mounted on the top supporting elements (714) and (719) corresponding to the front (711) and rear (710) structures, wherein a connecting element (721) is attached to the center of each bottom reinforcement element (720) and (715), connecting the front (711) and rear (710) structures in addition to providing reinforcement to the handling device (700). 16. The battery bank supply and replacement system in an electric vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that: the dimensions of the space between the left (502) and right (503) rails of the metal mounting structure (115) and the dimensions of the space between the left (701) and right (702) rails of the handling device (700) are the same, wherein said dimensions depend on the number and physical characteristics of the batteries (602) that make up the removable battery bank (603). 17. An electric vehicle for commercial use characterized in that it comprises: a three-phase electric motor (105) mechanically coupled to a gearbox (113); an electronic control device (101) having an independent switched-mode power supply, wherein the electronic control device (101) manages and communicates the data of the detected operating variables; at least one voltage sensor (124) that measures battery bank (103) voltage; at least one current sensor (125) that measures the current consumption of said battery bank (103); at least one temperature sensor (126) that measures a motor (105) temperature; at least one acceleration sensor (127) that measures the acceleration variables of the vehicle; a braking system comprising at least one vacuum sensor (129) which activates a vacuum pump (107) for smooth and safe braking; a digital dashboard (104) comprising a plurality of measuring instruments relative to the parameters measured by the sensors of the vehicle; a controller (102) manages and controls the operating variables of the electric motor by means of an electronic acceleration module (112); a gearshift (114) for making changes in the speed of the electric vehicle; a cargo bay, a metal mounting structure (115) that attaches to the vehicle chassis through fastening means, said metal mounting structure (115) comprises a left rail (502) and a right rail (503) arranged in parallel to and spaced apart from each other, forming an area where on the supporting structure (603) of a removable battery bank (103) slides, wherein each rail comprises a series of wheels (504) attached to an wheel angle base (505) by fastening means; a removable battery bank (103) consisting of at least eight batteries (602) connected in a series and/or parallel arrangement, wherein said battery bank (103) is mounted on a supporting structure (603), said battery bank (103) is mechanically coupled to the metal mounting structure (115) of the vehicle. 18. The electric vehicle for commercial use according to claim 17, characterized in that: the independent switched-mode power supply of the electronic control device (101) is highly efficient. 19. The electric vehicle for commercial use according to claim 17, characterized in that: the plurality of measuring instruments of the dashboard display the speed of the electric vehicle, motor temperature, as well as an audible alarm. 20. The electric vehicle for commercial use according to claim 17, characterized in that: the plurality of measuring instruments of the dashboard display the charge level of the removable battery bank and a series of visual alarms. 21. The electric vehicle for commercial use according to claim 17, further comprising: a pair of mechanical switches (121) that are each arranged in the electric vehicle chassis to detect the cab door status. 22. The electric vehicle for commercial use according to claim 17, further comprising: a mechanical switch (122) that is mounted on the cargo bay of the vehicle to detect the cargo bay door status. 23. The electric vehicle for commercial use according to claim 17, characterized in that: the braking system comprising a vacuum pump, a handbrake lever, a vacuum pump (107) that assists the vacuum servo booster and the vacuum sensor (129) detecting the vacuum generated in the tank or reservoir (118). 24. The electric vehicle for commercial use according to claim 17, further characterized in that it comprises: an auxiliary battery (106) for supplying all the cab systems, lights and the vacuum pump (107) that assists the vacuum servo booster of the braking system. 25. The electric vehicle for commercial use according to claim 17 further characterized in that it comprises an inertial cut-off switch (116) that “opens” the circuit in the event of a collision, preventing the flow of energy to deactivate the operation of the electric vehicle. 26. The electric vehicle for commercial use according to claim 17, further characterized in that it comprises: an SCR type charger (109), which controls the state of the batteries (602) based on the current demand by means of equalization and float stage, in an electronic manner. 27. The electric vehicle for commercial use according to claim 17, further characterized in that it comprises: an electronic acceleration module (112) that operates mechanically in connection with the controller (102), through which the acceleration of the electric vehicle is controlled. 28. The electric vehicle for commercial use according to claim 17, characterized in that: the controller (102) converts the 96 volts of direct current supplied by the battery bank (103) to a three-phase alternating current variable voltage that feeds the electric motor (105), whereby said controller (102) manages and controls the operating variables of the electric motor such as: revolutions per minute, torque, limits of current consumption, motor acceleration and operation based on the detected motor temperature, by means of a previously established control logic. 29. The electric vehicle for commercial use according to claim 17, characterized in that: the dashboard (104) works in conjunction with the electronic control device (101) and the controller (102) through wired connection means. 30. The electric vehicle for commercial use according to claim 17, characterized in that: the handbrake lever comprises a mechanism and a mechanical switch (123) mounted on said mechanism to detect the handbrake lever status. 31. The electric vehicle for commercial use according to claim 17, characterized in that: the voltage sensor (124), the current sensor (125), the temperature sensor (126), the acceleration sensor (127) and the vacuum sensor (129) comprise an electrical communication with the electronic control device (101) which manages and communicates the data of the variables detected during the operation of the electric vehicle. 32. The electric vehicle for commercial use according to claim 17, characterized in that: the gearbox (113) of the vehicle is adjusted at a speed and through a selector button (117) that moves to forward, neutral or reverse, reversing the polarity of the motor, if the selector button (117) is in the neutral position, it sends information to the electronic control device (101) so that the vehicle does not move even if the accelerator pedal is pressed or all the safety conditions have been met, if the selector button (117) is pressed to forward, a signal is sent to the electronic control device (101) so that the truck can move forward, wherein the engine rotation is constantly monitored to ensure that the motor does not change direction until it has come to a complete stop and the revolutions per minute are zero and the selector button has been pressed to reverse.
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