PROJECT TOPICEV Charging, Batteries & Clean Energy
Autonomous Battery Swapping
A station automation concept exploring automated pack extraction, charging bay re-insertion, and mechanical locking mechanisms for two-wheeler and three-wheeler EV fleets.
Fleet Turnaround & Automated Battery Handling
- ✓Studies automated lock-and-key latch mechanisms for swappable energy packs.
- ✓Models mechanical safety interlocks ensuring high-voltage isolation during transit.
- ✓Designs compact battery rack indexing and automated thermal-monitored charging.
The Engineering Challenge
Problem / Objective
Slow charging halts commercial 2-wheeler delivery fleets, while manual pack swapping causes strain and potential dropped pack hazards.
Conceptual Signal Flow
System Concept
Vehicle Alignment Sensors → Scissor Lift Platform → Solenoid Unlatching Head → Conveyor to Charging Rack.
Architecture Modules
1Vehicle Wheel Clamping Locator
2Vertical Scissor Lift Stage
3Pack Gripping & Latch Extractor Head
4Charging Rack Carousel Conveyor
Hardware Categories
Electric Linear ActuatorsPneumatic GrippersProximity SensorsSafety Switches
Technologies & Software
Mechatronic DesignScissor LiftsActuator InterlocksEV Battery ProtocolsSwapping Sequence State MachineBMS Charging Telemetry
Engineering Considerations & Edge Cases
- Mechanical wear on multi-pin high-current connectors over repeated cycles
- Thermal monitoring of packs during fast recharging
Applications
Urban delivery fleet hubs
E-rickshaw swap stations
Campus micro-mobility
Engineering Inquiry & Collaboration
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