An apparatus including means configured to navigate a mobile changing unit to a first position beneath a vehicle. The means configured to determine at least one insertion apparatus of the mobile changing unit. The at least one insertion apparatus is configured to insert a battery module placed on the insertion apparatus into the vehicle. The means configured to cause insertion of the battery module placed on the determined at least one insertion apparatus into the vehicle. The apparatus is part of the mobile changing unit. The means are further configured to obtain vehicle information. The vehicle information represents the vehicle. Determining the at least one insertion apparatus is at least partially based on the obtained vehicle information.

The present invention relates to an automated storage and retrieval system having: a track system forming a grid pattern comprising a plurality of adjacent grid cells, each comprising an opening below which is a storage column for storing a stack of storage containers; a container handling vehicle for lifting storage containers, the vehicle comprising a lower part having at least one container storage compartment, an upper part above the lower part, rolling means for movement along the track system, and a compartment in the upper part for accommodating/receiving a replaceable power supply; the replaceable power supply which has a charging connection; and a charging station comprising a charging connection for connection with the power supply and a support for releasably supporting the power supply during charging; wherein the vehicle comprises a second battery to allow movement of the vehicle when void of the replaceable power supply.

The present invention relates to an automated storage and retrieval system having: a track system forming a grid pattern comprising a plurality of adjacent grid cells, each comprising an opening below which is a storage column for storing a stack of storage containers; a container handling vehicle for lifting storage containers, the vehicle comprising a lower part having at least one container storage compartment, an upper part above the lower part, rolling means for movement along the track system, and a compartment in the upper part for accommodating/receiving a replaceable power supply; the replaceable power supply which has a charging connection; and a charging station comprising a charging connection for connection with the power supply and a support for releasably supporting the power supply during charging; wherein the vehicle comprises a second battery to allow movement of the vehicle when void of the replaceable power supply.

The embodiments of the application provide a battery swapping method, a server and a battery installing-and-removing device. The battery swapping method comprising: receiving battery swapping status information of an electric vehicle; sending a battery removing instruction to a battery installing-and-removing device based on the battery swapping status information; sending a battery installation instruction to the battery installing-and-removing device when detecting that the first battery is transported to the first position; receiving the battery installation information sent by the battery installing-and-removing device; sending a battery swapping completion instruction to the electric vehicle based on the battery installation information.

The embodiments of the application provide a battery swapping method, a server and a battery installing-and-removing device. The battery swapping method comprising: receiving battery swapping status information of an electric vehicle; sending a battery removing instruction to a battery installing-and-removing device based on the battery swapping status information; sending a battery installation instruction to the battery installing-and-removing device when detecting that the first battery is transported to the first position; receiving the battery installation information sent by the battery installing-and-removing device; sending a battery swapping completion instruction to the electric vehicle based on the battery installation information.

Embodiments of the present application provide a battery swapping platform and a battery swapping station. The battery swapping platform may comprise: a guide rail extending along a first direction and used for moving a mobile battery swapping apparatus along the first direction, wherein the guide rail may comprise a first guide rail segment and a second guide rail segment; a first platform that may be rotatable and used for fixing the first guide rail segment; a second platform that may be used for fixing the second guide rail segment, may be provided on the first platform, and rotatable with the first platform; and a translation drive assembly for driving the second platform to move along a second direction perpendicular to the first direction relative to the first platform, so as to move the mobile battery swapping apparatus along the second direction.

Embodiments of the present application provide a battery swapping platform and a battery swapping station. The battery swapping platform may comprise: a guide rail extending along a first direction and used for moving a mobile battery swapping apparatus along the first direction, wherein the guide rail may comprise a first guide rail segment and a second guide rail segment; a first platform that may be rotatable and used for fixing the first guide rail segment; a second platform that may be used for fixing the second guide rail segment, may be provided on the first platform, and rotatable with the first platform; and a translation drive assembly for driving the second platform to move along a second direction perpendicular to the first direction relative to the first platform, so as to move the mobile battery swapping apparatus along the second direction.

An example operation includes one or more of providing electricity to a vehicle by a plurality of elements in a battery, determining an element of the plurality of elements is operating below a threshold, disabling the element, and providing the electricity by remaining elements of the plurality of elements.

An example operation includes one or more of providing electricity to a vehicle by a plurality of elements in a battery, determining an element of the plurality of elements is operating below a threshold, disabling the element, and providing the electricity by remaining elements of the plurality of elements.

A visual positioning system, comprising a first visual sensor (501), a second visual sensor (502), and a position obtaining unit (503), wherein the first visual sensor (501) is used for obtaining a first image (G11) of a first position (A) of a target apparatus (7), a second visual sensor (502) is used for obtaining a second image of a second position (B) of the target apparatus (7), and the position obtaining unit (503) is used for obtaining position information of the target apparatus (7) according to the first image (G11) and the second image. Further disclosed are a battery swapping device and a battery swapping control method. Relatively high positioning accuracy is obtained in a visual manner, and accurate positioning between the battery swapping device and a vehicle for battery swap is implemented.