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.

Disclosed is a mounting platform, comprising: a tray and a fixed plate, the tray is used for carrying a battery, and the tray is provided on the fixed plate and can move horizontally in a first direction relative to the fixed plate; a first guide fork is provided on one side of the fixed plate and the first guide fork can move horizontally in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction; a second guide fork is provided on one side of the tray, and the second guide fork can move horizontally in the second direction. Further provided is a control method, which is used for controlling the mounting platform above. The mounting platform can fit various models of vehicle batteries by providing the first guide fork and the second guide fork which can move in the second direction, thereby achieving universality of a battery replacement station.

Disclosed is a mounting platform, comprising: a tray and a fixed plate, the tray is used for carrying a battery, and the tray is provided on the fixed plate and can move horizontally in a first direction relative to the fixed plate; a first guide fork is provided on one side of the fixed plate and the first guide fork can move horizontally in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction; a second guide fork is provided on one side of the tray, and the second guide fork can move horizontally in the second direction. Further provided is a control method, which is used for controlling the mounting platform above. The mounting platform can fit various models of vehicle batteries by providing the first guide fork and the second guide fork which can move in the second direction, thereby achieving universality of a battery replacement station.

An automated storage and retrieval system includes a track system, a plurality of storage columns, a container handling vehicle, a replaceable power supply, and a charging station. The track system includes a first set of parallel tracks arranged in a horizontal plane and extending in a first direction, and a second set of parallel tracks arranged in the horizontal plane and extending in a second direction which is orthogonal to the first direction, said first and second sets of tracks forming a grid pattern in the horizontal plane comprising a plurality of adjacent grid cells, each grid cell comprising a grid opening defined by a pair of adjacent tracks of the first set of tracks and a pair of adjacent tracks of the second set of tracks. The plurality of storage columns are located beneath the track system. Each storage column is located vertically below a grid opening and arranged to store a stack of storage containers. The container handling vehicle is for lifting at least one storage container stacked in the stacks. The container handling vehicle is configured to move laterally on the track system above the storage columns to access the storage containers via the grid openings, wherein the container handling vehicle comprises a lower part comprising at least one storage compartment for storing a storage container, an upper part arranged vertically above the lower part, a wheel assembly for guiding the container handling vehicle along the track system and a power supply compartment for accommodating a replaceable power supply. The replaceable power supply is for accommodation in the power supply compartment, having a power supply charging connection. The charging station is for charging of the replaceable power supply, the charging station comprising a charging station charging connection configured to create an electrical connection with the power supply charging connection and a power supply support for releasably supporting the power supply during charging. The container handling vehicle includes an auxiliary battery to allow movement of the container handling vehicle when void of the replaceable power supply.

An automated storage and retrieval system includes a track system, a plurality of storage columns, a container handling vehicle, a replaceable power supply, and a charging station. The track system includes a first set of parallel tracks arranged in a horizontal plane and extending in a first direction, and a second set of parallel tracks arranged in the horizontal plane and extending in a second direction which is orthogonal to the first direction, said first and second sets of tracks forming a grid pattern in the horizontal plane comprising a plurality of adjacent grid cells, each grid cell comprising a grid opening defined by a pair of adjacent tracks of the first set of tracks and a pair of adjacent tracks of the second set of tracks. The plurality of storage columns are located beneath the track system. Each storage column is located vertically below a grid opening and arranged to store a stack of storage containers. The container handling vehicle is for lifting at least one storage container stacked in the stacks. The container handling vehicle is configured to move laterally on the track system above the storage columns to access the storage containers via the grid openings, wherein the container handling vehicle comprises a lower part comprising at least one storage compartment for storing a storage container, an upper part arranged vertically above the lower part, a wheel assembly for guiding the container handling vehicle along the track system and a power supply compartment for accommodating a replaceable power supply. The replaceable power supply is for accommodation in the power supply compartment, having a power supply charging connection. The charging station is for charging of the replaceable power supply, the charging station comprising a charging station charging connection configured to create an electrical connection with the power supply charging connection and a power supply support for releasably supporting the power supply during charging. The container handling vehicle includes an auxiliary battery to allow movement of the container handling vehicle when void of the replaceable power supply.

An example operation includes one or more of determining a time when a battery of an electric transport loses efficiency below a threshold, determining a device apart from the transport that can be powered above the threshold using the battery, and providing a net gain or a net loss related to the electric transport and the device, when the battery is removed from the electric transport to power the device.

An example operation includes one or more of determining a time when a battery of an electric transport loses efficiency below a threshold, determining a device apart from the transport that can be powered above the threshold using the battery, and providing a net gain or a net loss related to the electric transport and the device, when the battery is removed from the electric transport to power the device.

A vehicle battery retention and ejection system includes a housing having a portion that closes an opening of the housing. A latch secures the portion of the housing in a closed position when the latch is in a first condition and allows the portion of the housing to open when the latch is in a second, different condition. A biasing member, such as a spring, applies a force onto a battery in the housing to urge the battery out of the housing. The latch, the biasing member, or both comprises a shape memory material. The shape memory material transitions to a different state when the temperature of the battery exceeds a threshold temperature. As a result, the latch transitions from the first condition to the second condition so the portion of the housing moves into the open position and the biasing member forces the battery out of the housing.

A battery exchange cart according to the present disclosure is a battery exchange cart used for exchanging a battery, and including: wheels including at least a rear wheel and a front wheel; a frame part including: a bottom frame configured to connect between the wheels, and a vertical frame provided upright in a vertical direction from the bottom frame; and an arm unit including a battery holding arm protruding forward from the vertical frame and configured to hold a battery. The arm unit is supported by the vertical frame in a movable manner in an up-down direction and in a horizontal direction perpendicular to a traveling direction of the battery exchange cart.

The present disclosure provides a positioning device and a truck. The positioning device includes: a location pin disposed on a location pin mounting base of a battery swap base, a location hole disposed on a location hole mounting base of a battery frame, and a buffer assembly. The location pin is inserted into the location hole. The buffer assembly is disposed at least in one of the following positions: between the location pin mounting base and the location pin, between the location pin and the location hole mounting base, and on the location pin; such that in a case that a hole spacing deviation exists between the battery frame and the battery swap base, the buffer assembly offsets the hole spacing deviation, and in a case that a relative movement exists between the battery frame and the battery swap base, the buffer assembly provides a buffer for shock absorption.