DESC:TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The present disclosure relates to a battery swap station. In particular, the present disclosure provides an assembly for swapping an energy storage module, for example, a battery of a vehicle, batteries for automation robot vehicles, and the like.

BACKGROUND
[0002] Battery swap station is a facility designed to quickly replace a depleted battery with a fully charged battery, instead of recharging the battery while it remains in, for example, an electric vehicle. With the battery swap stations, a time required to recharge the vehicle is significantly reduced. Swapping the battery can take just a few minutes, compared to a longer time needed to recharge the battery of the electric vehicle. Multiple battery swap stations use automated systems to handle a battery exchange process. This involves robotics and advanced machinery to safely remove the old battery and install a new one. Some battery swap services operate on a subscription model, where users pay a regular fee to have access to a battery swapping service, ensuring that the paid users always have access to fully charged batteries. Further, the battery swap stations also handle management, charging, and maintenance of batteries, ensuring that the batteries are kept in an optimal condition.
[0003] However, implementing the battery swap stations requires a significant infrastructure, including physical stations, battery inventory, and a technology to manage the swapping process. Establishing the battery swap stations requires a significant capital investment for the physical infrastructure, advanced machinery, and a large inventory of batteries. This makes an initial setup more expensive. Lack of standardization in battery designs across different electric vehicle manufacturers makes it difficult to create a universally compatible battery swap system. This limits the applicability of the battery swap stations to specific models or brands.
[0004] Further, frequent swapping may lead to uneven battery usage and degradation, making it challenging to ensure that all batteries maintain an optimal performance and longevity. This requires robust battery management and monitoring systems. Furthermore, the battery swap stations require a substantial space for the swapping infrastructure, battery storage, and charging equipment. This may be a challenging task, especially in densely populated urban areas.
[0005] There is, therefore, a need for an improved and portable assembly for swapping the batteries by overcoming the deficiencies in the prior art(s).

OBJECTS OF THE PRESENT DISCLOSURE
[0006] A general object of the present disclosure is to provide an assembly for swapping an energy storage module with a rapid charging system and a dock locking system.
[0007] An object of the present disclosure is to provide an assembly for swapping an energy storage module, which is portable, easy to carry, easy to use, and can be positioned anywhere.
[0008] An object of the present disclosure is to provide an assembly for swapping an energy storage module, which creates a smart network for battery swapping to different sector vehicles.
[0009] Another object of the present disclosure is to provide an assembly integrated with a structure where a battery may be slid into a slot at a pre-defined angle making it more convenient for users to pick up the battery back and place alternative ones.

SUMMARY
[0010] Aspects of the present disclosure relate to a battery swap station. In particular, the present disclosure provides an assembly for swapping an energy storage module, for example, a battery of a vehicle and batteries for automation robot vehicles, and the like.
[0011] In an aspect, the present disclosure describes an assembly for swapping an energy storage module. The assembly includes a compartment configured with one or more slots, where each of the one or more slots are accommodated with the energy storage module. The assembly includes an interlocking portion configured corresponding to each of the one or more slots, where the interlocking portion is affixed to the energy storage module. The assembly includes a microcontroller operatively connected to the interlocking portion, and configured to determine one or more parameters associated with the energy storage module when the energy storage module is affixed to the interlocking portion, authenticate the energy storage module based on the one or more parameters, and transmit a first control signal to trigger one or more motors associated with the interlocking portion for docking the energy storage module with the interlocking portion to charge the energy storage module, based on the authentication.
[0012] In an embodiment, the one or more parameters may include at least one of a temperature value, a durability of the energy storage module, a capacity of the energy storage module, a charging state, and a unique identifier.
[0013] In an embodiment, a shape of each of the one or more slots may be configured corresponding to a shape of the energy storage module, and each of the one or more slots may be configured at a pre-defined angle along a length of the compartment.
[0014] In an embodiment, the interlocking portion may include a male connector affixed to a female connector configured at one end of the energy storage module.
[0015] In an embodiment, the microcontroller may be configured to receive the one or more parameters from a control unit associated with the energy storage module when the energy storage module is affixed to the interlocking portion, compare the one or more parameters with pre-stored data, and transmit the first control signal to the one or more motors for triggering the male connector to dock with the female connector in response to successful authentication based on the comparison.
[0016] In an embodiment, the male connector may be equipped with a charging connector configured to align with a terminal of the female connector of the energy storage module during docking. The charging connector may be configured to receive power from an external source to charge the energy storage module through the terminal.
[0017] In an embodiment, the assembly may include a detachable module configured to supply fluid to the compartment.
[0018] In an embodiment, the assembly may include a tunnel chamber configured with the interlocking portion. The tunnel chamber may receive the fluid from the detachable module and allow the fluid to pass toward the energy storage module through an aperture configured with the male connector.
[0019] In an embodiment, the microcontroller may be configured to generate a second control signal based on the one or more parameters, and transmit the second control signal to the one or more motors to actuate a valve associated with the male connector. The valve may be configured to control the fluid received via the aperture and directed towards the energy storage module based on the second control signal.
[0020] In an embodiment, the microcontroller may be configured to receive one or more inputs from a user, authorize the user based on comparing the one or more inputs with the pre-stored data, and transmit a third control signal to the one or more motors to trigger the male connector for undocking the female connector in response to successful authorization.
[0021] Various objects, features, aspects and advantages of the inventive subject matter will become more apparent from the following detailed description of preferred embodiments, along with the accompanying drawing figures in which like numerals represent like components.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0022] The accompanying drawings are included to provide a further understanding of the present disclosure, and are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification. The drawings illustrate exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the present disclosure.
[0023] FIG. 1 illustrates an isometric view of an assembly for swapping an energy storage module, according to embodiments of the present disclosure.
[0024] FIG. 2 illustrates a sectional view of the assembly for swapping the energy storage module, according to embodiments of the present disclosure.
[0025] FIGs. 3A-3D illustrate schematic views depicting different views of the assembly for swapping the energy storage module, according to embodiments of the present disclosure.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0026] For the purpose of promoting an understanding of the principles of the present disclosure, reference will now be made to the various embodiments and specific language will be used to describe the same. It will nevertheless be understood that no limitation of the scope of the present disclosure is thereby intended, such alterations and further modifications in the illustrated system, and such further applications of the principles of the present disclosure as illustrated therein being contemplated as would normally occur to one skilled in the art to which the present disclosure relates.
[0027] It will be understood by those skilled in the art that the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are explanatory of the present disclosure and are not intended to be restrictive thereof.
[0028] Whether or not a certain feature or element was limited to being used only once, it may still be referred to as “one or more features” or “one or more elements” or “at least one feature” or “at least one element.” Furthermore, the use of the terms “one or more” or “at least one” feature or element do not preclude there being none of that feature or element, unless otherwise specified by limiting language including, but not limited to, “there needs to be one or more…” or “one or more elements is required.
[0029] Reference is made herein to some “embodiments.” It should be understood that an embodiment is an example of a possible implementation of any features and/or elements of the present disclosure. Some embodiments have been described for the purpose of explaining one or more of the potential ways in which the specific features and/or elements of the proposed disclosure fulfil the requirements of uniqueness, utility, and non-obviousness.
[0030] Use of the phrases and/or terms including, but not limited to, “a first embodiment,” “a further embodiment,” “an alternate embodiment,” “one embodiment,” “an embodiment,” “multiple embodiments,” “some embodiments,” “other embodiments,” “further embodiment”, “furthermore embodiment”, “additional embodiment” or other variants thereof do not necessarily refer to the same embodiments. Unless otherwise specified, one or more particular features and/or elements described in connection with one or more embodiments may be found in one embodiment, or may be found in more than one embodiment, or may be found in all embodiments, or may be found in no embodiments. Although one or more features and/or elements may be described herein in the context of only a single embodiment, or in the context of more than one embodiment, or in the context of all embodiments, the features and/or elements may instead be provided separately or in any appropriate combination or not at all. Conversely, any features and/or elements described in the context of separate embodiments may alternatively be realized as existing together in the context of a single embodiment.
[0031] Any particular and all details set forth herein are used in the context of some embodiments and therefore should not necessarily be taken as limiting factors to the proposed disclosure. The terms “comprises”, “comprising”, or any other variations thereof, are intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process or method that comprises a list of steps does not include only those steps but may include other steps not expressly listed or inherent to such process or method. Similarly, one or more devices or sub-systems or elements or structures or components proceeded by “comprises... a” does not, without more constraints, preclude the existence of other devices or other sub-systems or other elements or other structures or other components or additional devices or additional sub-systems or additional elements or additional structures or additional components.
[0032] Embodiments of the present disclosure will be described below in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[0033] For the sake of clarity, the first digit of a reference numeral of each component of the present disclosure is indicative of the Figure number, in which the corresponding component is shown. For example, reference numerals starting with digit “1” are shown at least in Figure 1. Similarly, reference numerals starting with digit “2” are shown at least in Figure 2.
[0034] Embodiments explained herein relates to a battery swap station. In particular, the present disclosure provides an assembly for swapping an energy storage module, for example, a battery of a vehicle and batteries for automation robot vehicles, and the like.
[0035] The present disclosure provides the assembly for swapping the energy storage module. It may be appreciated that the assembly for swapping the energy storage module may be interchangeably referred to as a battery swap station throughout the disclosure. The battery swap station may be small and portable. The battery swap station may be implemented for vehicles, for example, but not limited to, Electric Vehicle (EVs) and automation robot vehicles. The battery swap station may include a rapid charging system and a dock locking mechanism. The battery swap station may be designed to be user-friendly and easily deployable anywhere, forming a smart network for battery swapping across various sectors of EVs. The battery swap station may be made compact and may be conveniently integrated into in-store networks for the EVs.
[0036] In an aspect, the present disclosure describes the assembly (e.g., the battery swap station) includes a compartment configured with one or more slots. Each of the one or more slots are accommodated with the energy storage module. The assembly includes an interlocking portion configured corresponding to each of the one or more slots. The interlocking portion is affixed to the energy storage module. Further, the assembly includes a microcontroller operatively connected to the interlocking portion. The microcontroller is configured to determine one or more parameters associated with the energy storage module when the energy storage module is affixed to the interlocking portion. The microcontroller is configured to authenticate the energy storage module based on the one or more parameters, and transmit a first control signal to trigger one or more motors associated with the interlocking portion for docking the energy storage module with the interlocking portion to charge the energy storage module, based on the authentication.
[0037] Various embodiments of the present disclosure will be explained in detail with respect to FIGs. 1-3D.
[0038] FIG. 1 illustrates an isometric view of an assembly (100) for swapping an energy storage module (122), according to embodiments of the present disclosure.
[0039] The assembly (100) for swapping the energy storage module (122) may be interchangeably referred to as a battery swap station throughout the disclosure. The assembly (100) may include a rapid charging and battery locking system. The assembly (100) may be designed with a compact form factor that fits within, for example, three to six square feet of space depending on a number and a configuration of slots, making it easy to transport and set up anywhere to create a swap network for, for example, various Electric Vehicles (EVs) and automated robot vehicles. The assembly (100) may be placed anywhere, establishing an Internet of Things (IoT) network for swapping the energy storage module (122) within an EV ecosystem.
[0040] With reference to FIG.1, in an embodiment, the assembly (100) may include a structure or a compartment (102) formed of a single-cast main body frame. The single-cast main body frame may be made of, for example, but not limited to a mild steel, an aluminium, and the like. The single-cast main body frame may be single-cast moulded without any attachments. The compartment (102) may be configured with one or more slots (118), for example, one to four slots. Each of the one or more slots (118) may be accommodated with an energy storage module (122). Each of the one or more slots (118) may be configured at a pre-defined angle along a length of the compartment (102). The energy storage module (122) may be docked inside each of the one or more slots (118). The energy storage module (122) may be, for example, a battery of the EVs. The one or more slots (118) may be configured for swapping charged energy storage modules with depleted ones. A shape of each of the one or more slots (118) may be configured corresponding to a shape of the energy storage module (122).
[0041] In an embodiment, the assembly (100) may include an interlocking portion (224) configured corresponding to each of the one or more slots (118). The interlocking portion (224) may be affixed to the energy storage module (122). The interlocking portion (224) may include a male connector. In an embodiment, the male connector may be affixed to a female connector configured at one end of the energy storage module (122). In an embodiment, the male connector may be equipped with a charging connector configured to align with a terminal of the female connector of the energy storage module (122) during docking of the energy storage module (122). The charging connector may be configured to receive power from an external source to charge the energy storage module (122) through the terminal of the female connector.
[0042] In an embodiment, the assembly (100) may include an inclined plane (104) which is inclined at the pre-defined angle (for example, 60-80 degrees). The inclined plane (104) may be configured for allowing the energy storage module (122) to be slid into each of the one or more slots (118) at the, for example, 65-degree angle, thereby enhancing a convenience of users who need to swap out the energy storage module (122). Each of the one or more slots (118) may be supported by the inclined plane (104) with a specific angle for easy handling and sliding of the energy storage module (122). The design of the assembly (100) features a partially extruded energy storage module (122), facilitating easy swapping and handling at an elevated 65-degree angle, and helping the users to lift the energy storage module (122) out of the assembly (100) with ease, as illustrated in FIG. 1.
[0043] With reference to FIG.1, in an embodiment, the assembly (100) may include one or more curved regions (106) to support a connectivity of the compartment (102) from the one or more slots (118) to a display and touch interference region (108). The display and touch interference region (108) may be inclined at a, for example, 65-degree angle. The display and touch interference region (108) may be integrated with a display screen.
[0044] In an embodiment, the assembly (100) may include at least two side opening panels (110). The at least two side opening panels (110) may be mounted to a right side and a left side of the compartment (102). The at least two side opening panels (110) may be made of a material such as, for example, but not limited to, the aluminium, an acrylic material, and the like. The at least two side opening panels (110) may be mounted to the right side and the left side of the compartment (102) using one or more mounting members (112). In an embodiment, the at least two side opening panels (110) may include a bezel (114). Edges of the bezel (114) may be extruded to the compartment (102). The edges of the bezel (114) may ensure an airtight fit of the at least two side opening panels (110) with the compartment (102).
[0045] In an embodiment, the assembly (100) may include a lifting crate handle (116). The lifting crate handle (116) may be attached to the at least two side opening panels (110). The lifting crate handle (116) may be utilized lift the assembly (100) and carry and shift the assembly (100) easily from one place to another.
[0046] In an embodiment, the assembly (100) may include a supporting ankle (120). The supporting ankle (120) may be affixed to each of the one or more slots (118). The supporting ankle (120) may include an ankle extruder to assist in inserting the energy storage module (122) into each of the one or more slots (118) during the swapping process.
[0047] In an embodiment, the assembly (100) may be integrated with a Light Emitting Diode (LED) indicator (124). The LED indicator (124) may be utilized to indicate a status of docking of the energy storage module (122) and a status of charging of the energy storage module (122) to users.
[0048] In an embodiment, the assembly (100) may be integrated with a detachable cooling/heating mount (126). The detachable cooling/heating mount (126) may include an individual blower or a Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) system mounted inside the detachable cooling/heating mount (126) according to a geographic climate location. In an embodiment, the assembly (100) may be operated with the detachable cooling/heating mount (126) where the climatic condition is hot. In an embodiment, the assembly (100) may be operated without the detachable cooling/heating mount (126) where the climatic condition is cold, or according to user needs.
[0049] FIG. 2 illustrates a sectional view of the assembly (100) for swapping the energy storage module (122), according to embodiments of the present disclosure.
[0050] An internal structure of the assembly (100) is depicted in FIG. 2. The internal structure of the assembly (100) may be accessed by opening the at least two side opening panels (110) by removing or detaching the one or more mounting members (112) from the compartment (102).
[0051] In an embodiment, the assembly (100) may include a single die casted metal frame bezel (202) (similar to the bezel (114) as illustrated in FIG. 1). The compartment (102) may include curve end opening bezels (202) at both sides of the at least two side opening panels (110).
[0052] In an embodiment, the assembly (100) may include a battery dock locking mechanism (204). The battery dock locking mechanism (204) may be integrated with each of the one or more slots (118) to support locking and unlocking of the energy storage module (122). The locking and unlocking of the energy storage module (122) may be performed by aligning the charging connector of the male connector with the terminal of the female connector of the energy storage module (122), such that the charging connector may be configured to receive power from the external source to charge the energy storage module (122) through the terminal of the female connector.
[0053] In an embodiment, the assembly (100) may include one or more motors (206). The one or more motors (206) may be, for example, a servo motor. The one or more motors (206) may be configured for actuating a rotation of charging connector of the male connector. The one or more motors (206) may be configured for controlling the rotation of the charging connector of the male connector connecting the terminal of the female connector to lock or unlock the energy storage module (122) based on an input signal (e.g., a first control signal, and a third control signal).
[0054] In an embodiment, the one or more motors (206) may be associated with a value (208), for example, a butterfly valve. The butterfly value (208) may be configured to regulate an airflow into the energy storage module (122). The one or more motors (206) may adjust an opening or closing of the butterfly value (208) based on a turning angle, thereby controlling the airflow into the energy storage module (122).
[0055] In an embodiment, the assembly (100) may include an airflow tunnel (210). The airflow tunnel (210) may be associated with the energy storage module (122). In an embodiment, the airflow tunnel (210) may be integrated with one or more airflow tunnel split holes (214) which assists in tunnelling the air to reach the energy storage module (122). The one or more airflow tunnel split holes (214) may be configured to seat the one or more motors (206) properly and connect with an airflow tunnel chamber (212) in an airtight manner.
[0056] In an embodiment, the airflow tunnel chamber (212) (described as tunnel chamber hereafter) may be associated with the airflow tunnel (210). The tunnel chamber (212) may be configured with the interlocking portion (224) (as illustrated in FIG. 1). In an embodiment, the tunnel chamber (212) may be connected to the detachable cooling/heating mount (126). The airflow output from the detachable cooling/heating mount (126) may control a turbulence and distribute the air to each of the one or more airflow tunnel split holes (214).
[0057] In an embodiment, the assembly (100) may include a detachable module configured to supply fluid (e.g., air and other substances) to the compartment (102). In an embodiment, the tunnel chamber (212) may receive the fluid from the detachable module and allow the fluid to pass toward the energy storage module (122) through an aperture configured with the male connector of the interlocking portion (224).
[0058] In an embodiment, the assembly (100) may include a power supply (216), for example an Alternating Current (AC) to Direct Current (DC) Switch Mode Power Supply (SMPS) or a 12V DC power supply. The power supply (216) may supply power to the one or more motors (206), butterfly value (208), and a backup power supply pack (220). The backup power supply pack (220) may be, for example, a compact 12V power pack with 18650 cells to power the assembly (100) and IoT when the power supply (216) stops to supply power.
[0059] In an embodiment, the assembly (100) may include a rapid DC charger (218). The rapid DC charger (218) may be configured to convert AC power to DC power to charge the energy storage module (122).
[0060] In an embodiment, the assembly (100) may include a control circuit board (222) with an IoT embedded. The control circuit board (222) may be, for example, a Printed Circuit Board (PCB). The control circuit board (222) may be configured to monitor a charging rate of each energy storage module (122) and receive feedback from a user manual input via an application to run the assembly (100). Further, in an embodiment, the assembly (100) may include an IoT-integrated system that allows users to locate a Global Positioning System (GPS) position of the assembly (100) via a server.
[0061] In an embodiment, the control circuit board (222) may include a microcontroller (not shown). The microcontroller may be operatively connected to the interlocking portion (224). The microcontroller may be configured to determine one or more parameters associated with the energy storage module (122) when the energy storage module (122) is affixed to the interlocking portion (224). The one or more parameters may include, but not limited to, a temperature value, a durability of the energy storage module (122), a capacity of the energy storage module (122), a charging state of the energy storage module (122), and a unique identifier. In an embodiment, the microcontroller may be configured to authenticate the energy storage module (122) based on the one or more parameters. In an embodiment, the microcontroller may be configured to transmit the first control signal to trigger the one or more motors (206) associated with the interlocking portion (224) for docking the energy storage module (122) with the interlocking portion (224) to charge the energy storage module (122), based on the authentication.
[0062] In an embodiment, the microcontroller may be configured to receive the one or more parameters from a control unit associated with the energy storage module (122) when the energy storage module (122) is affixed to the interlocking portion (224). In an embodiment, the microcontroller may be configured to compare the one or more parameters with pre-stored data of the energy storage module (122). In an embodiment, the microcontroller may be configured to transmit the first control signal to the one or more motors (206) for triggering the male connector to dock with the female connector in response to successful authentication based on the comparison. In exemplary embodiments, the pre-stored data may include information of unique identifier of each energy storage module (122).
[0063] In an embodiment, the microcontroller may be configured to generate a second control signal based on the one or more parameters, and transmit the second control signal to the one or more motors (206) to actuate a valve associated with the male connector. The valve may be configured to control the fluid received via the aperture and directed towards the energy storage module (122) based on the second control signal.
[0064] In an embodiment, the microcontroller may be configured to receive one or more inputs from the user. The microcontroller may be configured to authorize the user by comparing the one or more inputs with the pre-stored data, and transmit the third control signal to the one or more motors (206) to trigger the male connector for undocking the female connector in response to successful authorization.
[0065] FIGs. 3A-3D illustrate schematic views depicting different views of the assembly (100) for swapping the energy storage module (122), according to embodiments of the present disclosure.
[0066] FIG. 3A depicts a top view of the assembly (100) for swapping the energy storage module (122).
[0067] FIG. 3B depicts a bottom view of the assembly (100) for swapping the energy storage module (122). A base of the assembly (100) may include a levelling base stand (302). The base stand (302) may be provided to support and position the compartment (102) in a ground. In an embodiment, the base of the assembly (100) may include an inlet and an exhaust for fan cooling vents (304, 306). The fan cooling vents (304, 306) may support cooling of the internal structure of the compartment (102).
[0068] FIG. 3C depicts a side view of the assembly (100) for swapping the energy storage module (122).
[0069] FIG. 3D depicts a front view of the assembly (100) for swapping the energy storage module (122).
[0070] Therefore, with reference to FIGs. 1-3D, the assembly (100) may be made compact and may occupy, for example, less than six square feet space to place the assembly (100). The assembly (100) may be powered using AC 110V – 240V/ 15 - 80 amps power socket, and the voltage and current may change to specific voltage or current depending on different geographic location placement and power availability either through power socket or solar panel system. The assembly (100) may adapt to different voltages and current by pre-programming the microcontroller associated with the control circuit board (222). The microcontroller may throttle up or down the charging speed of the energy storage module (122) by establishing a communication channel from the control circuit board (222) to the DC charger (218) as per the user input.
[0071] The assembly (100) may be placed in a specific location after pre-programming the microcontroller. The microcontroller may connect with an IoT cloud server for indicating the GPS location of the assembly (100) to the users to perform the swapping process. The assembly (100) may be successfully connected to the IoT cloud server after the GPS location is locked. The microcontroller may send the signal to the one or more motors (206) to rotate and align the battery dock locking mechanism (204), thereby allowing the energy storage module (122) to slide into the one or more slots (118) and connect the terminals of the energy storage module (122).
[0072] The one or more slots (118) may be assembled in the inclined plane (104). An internal structure of the one or more slots (118) may be connected to the battery dock locking mechanism (204), and accessed by opening the at least two side opening panels (110). The one or more slots (118) may be provided in the inclined plane (104) at a specific angle. In an embodiment, the tunnel chamber (212) may be connected to the battery dock locking mechanism (204) for an angle slide support and weight handling.
[0073] In an embodiment, the supporting ankle (120) may be integrated with the one or more slots (118) to manage the alignment and sliding of the energy storage module (122) into the one or more slots (118). Once the energy storage module (122) is slide into the one or more slots (118), and docking of the charging terminal of the battery dock locking mechanism (204) is successful, then the authentication process of the energy storage module (122) may be initiated.
[0074] After authorizing the energy storage module (122), the battery dock locking mechanism (204) with the assistance of the one or more motors (206) and the microcontroller, the energy storage module (122) may be locked within the assembly (100). After successful locking of the battery dock locking mechanism (204) with the energy storage module (122), the user may be indicated with the LED indicator (124). The user may not be able to remove the energy storage module (122) once the battery dock locking mechanism (204) locks with the energy storage module (122). After the successful lock, the microcontroller may receive the output from the one or more motors (206).
[0075] In an embodiment, the microcontroller may check the temperature of the energy storage module (122) through a signal pin communication with the support of the single die casted metal frame bezel (202), and evaluate data according to pre-programmed temperature measurement in the microcontroller. The microcontroller may transmit an output signal to the DC charger (218) to charge the energy storage module (122) at specific DC voltage and ampere rate. Simultaneously, the microcontroller may turn off/on the detachable cooling/heating mount (126) which assists in cooling/ heating the energy storage module (122) depending on the internal temperature of the energy storage module (122).
[0076] While the DC charger (218) initiates charging the energy storage module (122), the microcontroller may transmit the signal to the fan cooling vents (304, 306) via a Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) to start running. The fan cooling vents (304, 306) may internally cool the microcontroller and the DC charger (218).
[0077] In an embodiment, the base stand (302) may assist in ground clearance for smooth airflow to the internal chamber. The microcontroller may turn on the detachable cooling/heating mount (126) while the DC charger (218) charges the energy storage module (122). In an embodiment, the detachable cooling/heating mount (126) may suck an atmospheric air and heat or cool the air temperature according to geographical climate needs, and tunnel the air into the tunnel chamber (212). The tunnel chamber (212) may include an internal airflow distribution tunnel to lower air turbulence and distribute the air to the airflow tunnel (210) through the one or more airflow tunnel split holes (214).
[0078] In an embodiment, the value (208) associated with the one or more motors (206) may regulate the airflow into the energy storage module (122) by controlling the rotation angle of the valve (208) based on the signal input into the microcontroller depending on the temperature of the energy storage module (122). Once the air passes through the valve (208), the battery dock locking mechanism (204) may assist in transferring the air into the energy storage module (122). The air may cool the energy storage module (122) internally and exhaust at a rear region where the handle (116) is present.
[0079] Once charging of the energy storage module (122) is completed, the LED indicator (124) may send the signal regarding the charging status to the microcontroller. The microcontroller may indicate the charge completion of the energy storage module (122), through the LED indicator (124), to the user. The user may not be able to remove the energy storage module (122) out of the assembly (100) without authorization. The user may need to connect, via for example a smartphone, to a dedicated IoT server to get authorization. After the microcontroller receives the authentication via the IoT system embedded inside, the microcontroller may transmit signals to the battery dock locking mechanism (204) to rotate in opposite directions at a specific time and angle to allow a mechanical dock to remove another part of the dock that is present in the energy storage module (122). Now, the user may be able to remove the energy storage module (122) out of the assembly (100).
[0080] In an embodiment, the backup power supply pack (220) may power the microcontroller when there is no power input to the assembly (100). This ensures that the microcontroller is continuously connected with the dedicated IoT server without interruption, thereby allowing the users to know the status of the assembly (100). The backup power supply pack (220) may charge itself automatically once the power input is given.
[0081] Furthermore, embodiments of the disclosed devices and systems may be readily implemented, fully or partially, in software using, for example, object or object-oriented software development environments that provide portable source code that can be used on a variety of computer platforms. Alternatively, embodiments of the disclosed methods, processes, modules, devices, systems, and computer program product can be implemented partially or fully in hardware using, for example, standard logic circuits or a very-large-scale integration (VLSI) design. Other hardware or software can be used to implement embodiments depending on the speed and/or efficiency requirements of the systems, the particular function, and/or particular software or hardware system, microprocessor, or microcomputer being utilized.
[0082] In this application, unless specifically stated otherwise, the use of the singular includes the plural and the use of “or” means “and/or.” Furthermore, use of the terms “including” or “having” is not limiting. Any range described herein will be understood to include the endpoints and all values between the endpoints. Features of the disclosed embodiments may be combined, rearranged, omitted, etc., within the scope of the invention to produce additional embodiments. Furthermore, certain features may sometimes be used to advantage without a corresponding use of other features.
[0083] While the foregoing describes various embodiments of the disclosure, other and further embodiments of the disclosure may be devised without departing from the basic scope thereof. The scope of the disclosure is determined by the claims that follow. The disclosure is not limited to the described embodiments, versions or examples, which are included to enable a person having ordinary skill in the art to make and use the present disclosure when combined with information and knowledge available to the person having ordinary skill in the art.

ADVANTAGES OF THE PRESENT DISCLOSURE
[0084] The present disclosure provides an assembly for swapping an energy storage module with a rapid charging system and a dock locking system.
[0085] The present disclosure provides an assembly for swapping an energy storage module, which is portable, easy to carry, easy to use, and can be positioned anywhere.
[0086] The present disclosure provides an assembly for swapping an energy storage module, which creates a smart network for battery swapping to different sector vehicles.
[0087] The present disclosure provides an assembly integrated with a structure where a battery may be slid into a slot at a pre-defined angle making it more convenient for users to pick up the battery back and place alternative ones.
,CLAIMS:1. An assembly (100) for swapping an energy storage module (122), wherein the assembly (100) comprises:
a compartment (102) configured with one or more slots (118), wherein each of the one or more slots (118) are accommodated with the energy storage module (122);
an interlocking portion (224) configured corresponding to each of the one or more slots (118), wherein the interlocking portion (224) is affixed to the energy storage module (122); and
a microcontroller operatively connected to the interlocking portion (224), and configured to:
determine one or more parameters associated with the energy storage module (122) when the energy storage module (122) is affixed to the interlocking portion (224);
authenticate the energy storage module (122) based on the one or more parameters; and
transmit a first control signal to trigger one or more motors (206) associated with the interlocking portion (224) for docking the energy storage module (122) with the interlocking portion (224) to charge the energy storage module (122), based on the authentication.

2. The assembly (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the one or more parameters comprise at least one of: a temperature value, a durability of the energy storage module (122), a capacity of the energy storage module (122), a charging state, and a unique identifier.

3. The assembly (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein a shape of each of the one or more slots (118) are configured corresponding to a shape of the energy storage module (122), and wherein each of the one or more slots (118) are configured at a predefined angle along a length of the compartment (102).

4. The assembly (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the interlocking portion (224) comprises a male connector affixed to a female connector configured at one end of the energy storage module (122).

5. The assembly (100) as claimed in claim 4, wherein the microcontroller is configured to:
receive the one or more parameters from a control unit associated with the energy storage module (122) when the energy storage module (122) is affixed to the interlocking portion (224);
compare the one or more parameters with pre-stored data; and
transmit the first control signal to the one or more motors (206) for triggering the male connector to dock with the female connector in response to successful authentication based on the comparison.

6. The assembly (100) as claimed in claim 5, wherein the male connector is equipped with a charging connector configured to align with a terminal of the female connector of the energy storage module (122) during docking, and wherein the charging connector is configured to receive power from an external source to charge the energy storage module (122) through the terminal.

7. The assembly (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the assembly (100) comprises a detachable module configured to supply fluid to the compartment (102).

8. The assembly (100) as claimed in claim 7, comprising a tunnel chamber (212) configured with the interlocking portion (224), wherein the tunnel chamber (212) receives the fluid from the detachable module and allows the fluid to pass toward the energy storage module (122) through an aperture configured with the male connector.

9. The assembly (100) as claimed in claim 8, wherein the microcontroller is configured to generate a second control signal based on the one or more parameters, and transmit the second control signal to the one or more motors (206) to actuate a valve associated with the male connector, and wherein the valve is configured to control the fluid received via the aperture and directed towards the energy storage module (122) based on the second control signal.

10. The assembly (100) as claimed in claim 5, wherein the microcontroller is configured to:
receive one or more inputs from a user;
authorize the user based on comparing the one or more inputs with the pre-stored data; and
transmit a third control signal to the one or more motors (206) to trigger the male connector for undocking the female connector in response to successful authorization.