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    • 专利摘要:
    To create a power bank replacement system (1) for possible outdoor use, which is particularly simple in design and function to minimize investment costs and which can be flexibly adapted to different customer frequency locations in terms of the number of power banks , It is provided that the change machine (2) at least one console module (5) with at least two consoles (4), wherein the change machine (2) per console (4) of the console module (5) at least one flap element (7), at least one Sensor unit (8) for checking the condition of the flap element (7) and at least one actuating unit (9) for locking or unlocking the flap element (7), wherein the sensor unit (8) and the actuating unit (9) for releasing or locking a console opening (6) cooperate with the control unit (10), wherein the control unit (10) of the payment unit (11) is activated, that each console (4) of the Konsolenm at least one first contact point (13) and at least one identification element (15), that in one of the at least two consoles (4) of the console module (5) a portable electrical energy store (3) is arranged, the at least one first mating contact point (14) and at least one identification element counterpart (16), wherein the at least one identification element (15) of the console (4) with the portable electrical energy store (3) for compatibility testing of the portable electrical energy store (3) with the at least one Identifikationselementgegenstück (16) the compatibility of the first contact point (13) of the console (4) with the portable electric energy storage (3) at least for charging the portable electric energy storage device (3) with the at least one charging unit (12) and with the at least one first mating contact point (14) of the portable electrical Energiesp eicher (3) cooperates, and that at least one other console (4) of the console module (5) is free.
    公开号:AT519951A4
    申请号:T50427/2017
    申请日:2017-05-19
    公开日:2018-12-15
    发明作者:Ing Ernest Neckhaim Dipl
    申请人:Neckhaim Consulting Gmbh；
    IPC主号:
    专利说明:

    Device and method for changing electrical energy storage
    The invention relates to a changing system and a portable electric power changing method
    Energy storage device, preferably for portable electronic devices, having a Wech selautomaten and a number of portable electrical energy storage devices, wherein the automatic exchange a plurality of consoles for receiving each of a portable electric energy storage, at least one charging unit for charging the portable electric
    Energy storage, at least one control unit for controlling the change machine and at least one payment unit for performing a payment operation.
    Portable electronic devices have been used for many years in a variety of designs, for example in the form of notebooks or laptops, mobile phones, navigation systems, tablet computers, etc. In the beginning, the applications of these devices were due to the low processing power, size, weight and high Purchase prices very limited. In particular, however, was the duration of the use of this
    Devices are very limited due to the low battery capacity. Due to the rapid technical development in the field of information technology and, consequently, in the
    In the area of battery development, portable electronic devices today are not only extremely powerful, but also compact and relatively inexpensive to buy. As a result, many new areas of application and completely new products have emerged. For example, some years ago, mobile phones were almost exclusively suitable for telephoning, but today there are smartphones and tablet computers with many different applications and functions. For example, emails can be written / read, it can be surfed the Internet and a variety of programs, so-called apps, can be used on these devices. In the age of social media, such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Youtube, etc., are also sent and received photos and videos as well as videos, series and even viewed movies on mobile devices. Of course, this new type and in particular the duration of use requires very high computing power of the devices, which in turn leads to high energy consumption and thus to the demand for ever greater battery capacities. Although modern batteries are already very powerful, the battery development with the rapid development of mobile devices, especially in terms of capacity in terms of size and weight, could not keep up. With intensive use of the portable electronic devices unfortunately this often leads to the fact that the Akkus are already empty at times, to which one would like to use the devices however still further. The constant carrying of a charger can solve this problem only insufficient, since it is bound to a stationary source of energy. To solve the problem, so-called "power banks" have proven themselves, which are portable batteries of relatively high capacity, which are used to charge the batteries of portable electronic devices, mainly smartphones or tablets.
    Computer, can be used to increase their useful life without having to recharge the batteries of these devices to a stationary power source. However, even these power banks must be charged continuously or even these have only a limited capacity, which also greatly decreases with the number of charging cycles, which is disadvantageous.
    To solve a similar problem in the field of electric bicycles DE 10 2010 040 388 A1 proposes a service machine for acquiring or charging Energiespei chern for electric bicycles, either a new energy storage can be purchased or a discharged energy storage can be exchanged for a charged energy storage. In this case, a receptacle with an access opening for discharged energy storage and a receptacle with an access opening for the output of a charged energy storage are provided. The access openings are closed by cover elements with a locking mechanism, which can be unlocked only by an authorized user. For unlocking, the user must authenticate with his identification means via a reading device of an authentication system (e.g., smart card + card reader). Inside the service vending machine, a magazine for storing the energy storage is arranged and a transport system that transports the energy storage to or from the storage compartments. A disadvantage of the system is the very high technical effort for the magazine, the transport system and the authentication system, which is associated with high costs.
    The publication US 2015/0249353 A1 shows, for example, a machine for the
    Exchange of power packs or a network of such machines, which together and e.g. can communicate with a smartphone via app. A machine has a variety of power packs and a touch screen as a user interface. In addition to the touch screen, a card reader for membership cards, credit cards or the like is arranged. The power packs can be arranged lockable in an open design in removable magazines by means of a locking mechanism and loaded by means of a charging unit. A user can e.g. access a map via an app on the smartphone and see where machines with available charged power packs are located and can also reserve a power pack directly. The pre-reserved power pack can then be removed on site and used, for example. be exchanged for a discharged one. This system is due to the networking of the machines with each other, due to the smartphone usability and because of the very complex locking mechanism of the power packs technically very complex, which is disadvantageous because it is associated with high investment costs. In addition, an open design is disadvantageous because it is a greater risk of theft or vandalism and because it is unfavorable to outdoor use due to the influence of weather.
    It was therefore the object of the subject invention to provide a removable system for portable electrical energy storage for possible outdoor use, which is particularly simple in construction and in function to minimize the investment costs and flexible in terms of the number of portable electrical energy storage in places can be adapted to different customer frequency.
    According to the invention the object is achieved in that the change machine has at least one console module with at least two consoles, the change machine per console of the console module has at least one flap element, at least one sensor unit for checking the state of the flap element and at least one actuator unit for locking or unlocking the flap element wherein the sensor unit and the actuator unit cooperate with the control unit for releasing or locking a console opening, wherein the control unit is activated by the payment unit, that each console of the console module has at least a first contact point and at least one identification element that in one of the at least two consoles the console module, a portable electrical energy storage is arranged, which has at least a first mating contact point and at least one Identifikationselementgegenstück, wherein the at least one Iden tifikationselement the console with the portable electrical energy storage device for compatibility testing of the portable electric energy storage cooperates with the at least one identification element counterpart of the portable electric energy storage and compatibility of the first contact point of the console with the portable electrical energy storage at least to charge the portable electric energy storage with the at least one charging unit and cooperates with the at least one first mating contact point of the portable electric energy storage, and that at least one other console of the console module is free.
    Advantageously, the first contact point of the console is a plug of an electrical
    Plug connection and the first mating contact point of the portable electrical energy storage is a socket of the electrical connector, or vice versa, wherein the electrical connector is preferably a USB connector, more preferably a USB connector type-A. By choosing in particular a USB
    Plug-in conventional and widely used USB cables can be used with the portable electrical energy storage.
    It is advantageous if the at least one console module is designed as a vertical console module with at least ten consoles arranged one above the other or as a horizontal console module with at least five consoles arranged next to one another. As a result, vertical or horizontal standard components can be created, which are suitable for integration into an existing machine.
    If the flap element is designed as a horizontally or vertically displaceable flap or is designed as a pivotable flap, easy handling for the user is possible.
    Advantageously, the actuator is designed as a solenoid. A solenoid is a simple and inexpensive component and allows reliable locking or unlocking a flap element.
    Advantageously, the control unit is designed as a PLC control. The advantage of a PLC control is that it is relatively simple, robust and low-maintenance, but provides sufficient functionality for the exchange system according to the invention.
    According to a preferred embodiment of the invention, the sensor unit has at least one first sensor component and at least one second sensor component, wherein the first sensor component interacts with the second sensor component for checking the condition of the flap element, preferably by an electrical, magnetic or capacitive contact. By this simple embodiment of the sensor unit, the state of the flap element can be reliably detected.
    If the identification element of the console is an elevation, preferably an elongate spring, and the identification element counterpart of the portable electrical energy store is a depression, preferably an elongate groove, or vice versa, a simple mechanical compatibility test is provided.
    Preferably, the change machine has a test unit for checking at least the state of charge (SOC) of the portable electrical energy store of a console, preferably for checking the state of charge (SOC) and the state of health (SOH). This makes it possible to give a user in exchange for his discharged energy storage both a fully charged, as well as an energy storage of similar capacity.
    Advantageously, each console has at least one second contact point, and the portable electrical energy store has at least one second mating contact point, the at least one second contact point of the console for compatibility testing cooperating with the at least one second mating contact point of the portable electrical energy store, wherein the second contact point of the console preferably a plug of an electrical connector is and the second mating contact point of the portable electrical energy storage is a socket of the electrical connector, or vice versa, wherein the electrical connector is preferably a USB connector, more preferably a USB connector of the mini or micro type is. As a result, on the one hand, a further form of the compatibility check can be created and, on the other hand, an additional charging possibility for the user can be created.
    It is advantageous if the change machine has a diagnostic interface for diagnosing the proper functioning of the change system, preferably a remote
    Diagnostic interface for remote diagnosis of the proper functioning of the exchange system. As a result, the function of the change system can also be checked over a local distance and no on-site check must be carried out.
    The subject invention will be explained in more detail below with reference to Figures 1 and 2, which show by way of example, schematically and not by way of limitation advantageous embodiments of the invention. It shows
    1 shows an embodiment of the exchange system according to the invention,
    A partially broken view of an embodiment of a console module.
    In Figure 1, the change system according to the invention is shown in a preferred embodiment. In this case, the change system 1 has a change machine 2 and a plurality of portable electrical energy storage devices 3 of a defined type. The, preferably completely, charged portable electric energy storage 3 '' are arranged in consoles 4, which in turn are arranged on at least one console module 5, preferably on a plurality of console modules 5. A console module 5 in this case comprises at least two consoles 4, wherein at least one console 4 thereof is free for receiving an energy store 3. To replace a discharged portable electric energy storage 3 'with a fully charged portable electric energy storage 3 ", at least one console module 5 with at least two consoles 4 is required, one console 4 being empty and one console 4 being full, i. is filled with a preferably fully charged portable electric energy storage 3 ''. Preferably, however, more than two consoles 4 are arranged on a console module 5 and it can be assigned depending on the application and expected customer frequency multiple console modules 5 in a change machine 2 is. Advantageously, the console modules 5 are dimensioned so that they are in the
    Housing a defined machine can be implemented, wherein the at least one console module 5 has a plurality of consoles 4, so that the available space in the automatic change machine 2 is used optimally. Advantageously, the at least one console module 5 is designed as a vertical console module with at least ten superposed consoles 4 or as a horizontal console module with at least five adjacent consoles 4. Generally, the consoles 4 of a console module are arranged in a matrix, with a number of rows and a number of columns of consoles 4. Depending on the available space in a change machine 2 and depending on the desired number of provided portable electrical energy storage 3, several such console modules 5 can be side by side and / or one above the other in the
    Change machine 2 are arranged.
    For example, there may be places with low expected customer frequency to which it is desired to offer a small number of portable electrical energy storage 3 and places with high expected customer frequency at which a large number of portable electrical energy storage 3 is to be offered. In the case of low expected customer frequency, e.g. be sufficient only one or two console modules 5im change machine 2 to order. In the case of high expected customer frequency, a change machine 2 can be equipped with a higher or the maximum number of console modules 5. If necessary, console modules 5 can be retrofitted or removed at any time in order to cope with a changed customer frequency. About a console opening 6, which is associated with a console 4, a fully gela denser portable electrical energy storage 3 '' by a user 30 from a filled
    Console 4 are removed or a discharged portable electrical energy storage 3 'are introduced by a user 30 in an empty console 4.
    To protect against access by unauthorized users, to protect against vandalism but also to protect against the effects of weather such as rain, snow or direct sunlight, etc., the change machine 2 per console 4 at least one flap element 7, with the console opening 6 can be locked lockable , The flap element 7 is advantageously designed as a horizontally or vertically displaceable flap or as a pivotable flap, but also any other embodiments are conceivable, such. Shutters-like flaps or the like. The flap element 7 should be as stable as possible, so that it can withstand the effects of violence to a certain extent and should be as long-lasting as possible. The flap element 7 could e.g. be made of metal such as steel or aluminum or plastic. The flap element 7 is advantageously designed so that it automatically goes into the closed state, so that the
    Flap element 7 after removal of the preferably fully charged portable electric energy storage 3 '' from the console 4, the console opening 6 closes automatically. For this, the flap element 7 may be e.g. be designed as a vertically movable flap, which automatically closes due to gravity or the flap element 7 may be formed in the form of a pivotable door, for example, a
    Closing spring has.
    The automatic change machine 2 also has a control unit 10 and a payment unit 11 interacting with the control unit 10, as well as at least one charging unit 12.
    Each flap element 7 of an existing console 4 has at least one sensor unit 8 for checking the state of the flap element 7 and at least one actuating unit 9 for blocking or unlocking the flap element 7. The sensor unit 8 advantageously has a first sensor component 8a, which is preferably arranged on the flap element 7, and a second sensor component 8b, which is preferably arranged on the console module 5. The sensor unit 8 must be able to detect the state of the flap element 7, that is, whether the flap element 7 is opened or closed. For this purpose, the sensor unit 8 may be of any desired design, for example touching, so that e.g. when the flap element 7 is closed, the first sensor component 8a arranged on the flap element 7 touches the second sensor component 8b arranged on the console module 5, wherein e.g. an electrically conductive contact is formed, which can be processed by the control unit 10 to detect the condition of the flap element 7. The sensor unit 8 could also be designed without contact, for example as a capacitive sensor or magnetic sensor. However, the embodiment is not critical to the invention, it is only important that the state of the flap element 7 can be detected by the control unit 10 as simply and reliably as possible.
    With the operating unit 9, the flap element 7 can be locked or unlocked, for example, the flap element 7, e.g. before the removal of a preferably fully charged portable energy storage 3 "from the corresponding console 4 are unlocked by the control unit 10 or locked after the insertion of a discharged portable energy storage 3 'in an empty console 4 and closing the flap element 7. The actuating unit 9 can be designed as desired, it must in any case be suitable to reliably lock or unlock the flap element 7 for releasing or closing the console opening 6, so that no unauthorized access to the console 4 and consequently a portable electric energy storage third is possible. Advantageously, the actuator 9 is designed as a solenoid, but other suitable embodiments would be conceivable, such. mechanical locking mechanisms.
    The control unit 10 is preferably designed as a PLC (Programmable Logic Controller). The advantage of a PLC control is that it is relatively simple, robust and low-maintenance, so that a trouble-free operation of the change machine 2 can be ensured over a long period of time.
    The payment unit 11 is embodied at least as a cash payment unit 11a, but preferably as a cash payment unit 11a and as a cashless payment unit 11b or only as a cashless payment unit 11b. According to a particularly preferred embodiment, however, in addition to the cash payment unit 11a, a cashless payment unit 11b is arranged at the automatic exchange machine 2. For a cashless payment process, e.g. Debit cards, credit cards are used. It would also be conceivable, e.g. to provide a separate membership card for the exchange system 1, which may for example be loaded with a credit, or otherwise entitled to exchange a portable electric energy storage 3, e.g. through a contract bond.
    The loading unit 12 of the change machine 2 must be suitable for completely charging at least one portable electric energy store 3 in a preferably shortest possible time. Advantageously, however, the charging unit 12 is designed such that it can simultaneously charge a large number of portable electrical energy storage devices 3. It would be e.g. it is conceivable to arrange only one loading unit 12 on the automatic change machine 2, which is suitable for loading the maximum number of portable electrical energy stores 3 that can be arranged in the automatic change machine 2. It would also be conceivable to arrange on each console module 5 a separate charging unit 12 for the charging process of the portable electrical energy storage 3 of the corresponding console module 5 or to provide a charging unit 12 per console 4. However, the exact configuration is not decisive for the invention, it is only important that all the portable electric energy storage 3 arranged in the automatic change machine 2 can be fully charged, preferably simultaneously and / or in the shortest possible time.
    Advantageously, the change machine 2 additionally has a test unit 17 for checking at least the state of charge (SOC) of the portable electrical energy store 3, preferably for checking the state of charge (SOC) and the state of health (SOH) of the portable electrical energy store 3. The test unit 17 can in the simplest case, for example a meter for measuring current and voltage of the portable electrical energy storage3 be. For example, to determine or evaluate the SOC or the SOH, the measured values can be compared with reference values stored in the control unit 10. Thereby, it can be ensured that the user always receives a sufficiently charged portable electric energy storage 3 ". In particular, by determining the state of aging (SOH) to the user, but e.g. also a fully charged portable electric energy storage 3 '' are output, which corresponds in terms of the capacity or the state of health (SOH) approximately the returned discharged portable electric energy storage 3 '. This could e.g. It is avoided that a user 30 returns a discharged but new portable electrical energy storage 3 'high capacity and for a indeed fully charged portable electric energy storage 3' 'receives, but due to the state of aging (SOH) has a lower capacity, which is due to the reduced Performance might lead to user 30 dissatisfaction.
    The charging or testing process is monitored and controlled by the control unit 10 and can suc via a arranged on the console 4 first contact point 13 conditions, which cooperates with a ge on the portable electrical energy storage 3 arranged Ge contact point 14. According to a preferred embodiment, the first
    Contact point 13 of the console a plug of an electrical connector and the first
    Counter contact point 14 of the portable electrical energy storage device 3 is a socket of the electrical connector, or vice versa. Preferably, the electrical connector is a USB connector, particularly preferably as a USB connector of the
    Type-A executed. USB connectors are standard components and are very widely used, e.g. many portable electronic devices such as laptops, tablet computers but also smartphones have USB ports for data transfer as well as for charging the built-in batteries. Due to the widespread use of USB sockets and connectors in particular, the corresponding charging and transmission cables are also widely used, which of course are also compatible with the portable electrical energy storage device 3. The portable electric energy storage 3 can thus advantageously via the arranged thereon first mating contact point 14, which is preferably designed as a USB socket, are also loaded outside the exchange machine 2, but in particular be used for charging portable electronic devices via the USB connector. Of course, this is only an example and of course any other suitable types of contacting could be used to charge the portable electric energy storage device 3. Conceivably, e.g. other manufacturer-specific plug-in connections, but also non-contact charging, for example by induction.
    In addition, at least one identification element 15 is arranged on the console 4, which interacts with at least one arranged on the portable electrical energy storage 3 identification element counterpart 16 for compatibility testing of the portable electrical Energiespei Chers 3. The compatibility check is preferably carried out mechanically, for example by designing the identification element 15 of the console 4 as an elevation and the identification element counterpart 16 of the portable electrical energy store 3 as a depression, or vice versa. According to a preferred embodiment, the identification element 15 of the console 4 is an elongated spring and the identification element counterpart 16 of the portable electrical energy storage device 3 is an elongate groove. Through the interaction of the identification element 15 of the console 4 with the identification element counterpart 16 of the portable electrical energy storage 3, and the
    Cooperation of the first contact point 13 of the console 4 with the first Gegenkon contact point 14 of the portable electrical energy storage device 3 ensures that only compatible portable electrical energy storage 3 of a defined type of Wech selsystems 1 can be used. It would of course be conceivable to arrange a plurality of identification elements 15 on the console 4 and several cooperating identification element counterparts 16 on the portable electrical energy storage 3 to amplify the distinguishing features of other, not intended for the change in the exchange system 1 portable electric energy storage 3. In the illustrated embodiment, the identification element 15 of the console 4 and the cooperating Identifikationselementgegenstück 16 of the portable electric energy storage 3zwar designed as a mechanically coupled tongue and groove connection, but it would of course be another form of compatibility check conceivable, for example via an identification of a compatible portable electrical energy storage 3 by means of sensors such as NFC, RFID sensors or the like.
    Advantageously, at least one second contact point 18 is arranged in the console 4, which cooperates with at least one second mating contact point 19 of the portable electric energy storage device 3. Preferably, the second contact point 18 of the console is a plug of an electrical connector and the second mating contact point 19 of the portable electrical energy storage device 3 is a socket of the electrical connector, or vice versa. Preferably, the electrical connector is designed as a USB connector, particularly preferably as a USB connector of the mini or micro type. On the one hand is created by the arrangement of the second contact point 18 of the console and the cooperating second mating contact point 19 of the portable electrical energy storage device 3, a further compatibility check, since only such portable electric energy storage 3 can be used for changing the change machine 2, all three with the Have console 4 corresponding compatibility features, which are at least a first mating contact point 14, at least one identification element counterpart 16 and at least a second mating contact point 19. This increases the security that not unjustified, a portable electrical energy storage 3 of a different design in the change machine 2 can be used. For example, if the connection of the first contact point 13 and the first mating contact point 14 as a type A USB connector and the connection of the second contact point 18 and the mating contact point 19 as a micro-USB connector, a further advantage for the user 30 can be created, by providing two different connections. Thereby, the use of the portable electric energy storage device 3 can be made more flexible since e.g. Also the common with many types of smartphones Micro-USB charging cable can be used with the portable electric energy storage 3. The charging and testing operation of the portable electrical energy storage device 3 in the automatic change machine 2 is, however, preferably carried out only via the first contact point 13, wherein the second contact point 18 is used as described for compatibility testing. However, other embodiments would also be conceivable, for example, both contact points 13, 18 could also be used for rapid charging processes or, depending on the configuration of the portable electrical energy store 3, also a plurality of first and / or second contact points 13, 18.
    Advantageously, the change machine 2 has a diagnostic interface 20 for diagnosing the proper function of the change system 1, preferably a remote
    Diagnostic interface 21 for remote diagnosis of the proper functioning of the exchange system 1. By means of a remote diagnostic interface 21 in particular, it is possible to check the proper functioning of the change system 1 also over local distance.
    The remote diagnostic interface 21 may be e.g. be formed in the form of a telecommunications device (B2B interface). The telecommunication device may for example be integrated in the control unit 10 of the automatic change machine 2 and is advantageously designed to communicate with a portable electronic device such as e.g. a smart phone or tablet computer, for example via suitable software, e.g. an app. However, other embodiments would also be conceivable, such as e.g. communication via the Internet in a local cable network (LAN) or in a wireless network (W-LAN). In principle, any embodiment is conceivable which makes it possible to remotely check the change system 1 in order to be able to determine, for example, whether there is a fault in the change machine 2, e.g. on individual sensor units 8, flap elements 7, operating units 9, etc. or whether the automatic change machine 2 e.g. has defective portable electrical energy storage 3, which must be replaced.
    With reference to FIGS. 1 and 2, the changing method according to the invention by a user 30 will be described in detail. First, the user 30 of the exchange system 1 performs a payment operation via the payment unit 11 (or 11a, 11b), e.g. by throwing in coins, inserting bills or cashless via member, credit card, etc. If a valid payment process is detected by the control unit 10, the Actuate will supply unit 9 is operated on the at least one empty console 4, whereby the Klappenele element 7 of the console 4 unlocked and the flap member 7 is released to open the console opening 6. Now introduces the user 30 his brought, discharged portable electric energy storage 3 'in the at least one empty console 4, wherein by means of at least one identification element 15 of the console 4 and the cooperating at least one Identifikationselementgegenstücks 16 of the portable electric energy storage 3, the compatibility of the introduced portable electrical Energiespei Chers 3 is checked. As seen in Figure 2, only a portable electric energy storage 3 can be inserted into the console 4, which has an identification element counterpart 16, which corresponds to the identification element 15 of the console. In the preferred embodiment according to Figure 2, the identification element 15 is designed as a spring and the identification element counterpart 16 as a groove, but it would of course also be possible vice versa. By this embodiment, a guide is provided so that after the complete insertion of the portable electric energy storage 3, a proper contact between the first contact point 13 of the console with the first mating contact point 14 of the portable electric energy storage 3 can be made, completing the compatibility check according to the preferred embodiment in Figure 2, however, the console additionally has at least a second contact point 18 and the portable electrical energy storage 3 has at least one cooperating second mating contact point 19, which are also in contact after the complete introduction of the portable electric energy storage device 3, provided the portable electric Energy storage 3 with the change system 1 is compatible. After complete and proper insertion of the portable electrical energy storage 3 in the empty console 4, an electrically conductive contact via the first USB connector (type-A) is made and the flap element 7 is closed, the second USB connector (mini-type ) as already described for further compatibility testing. Upon proper contact of the first USB connector, the control unit 10 checks, for example by means of the test unit 17, whether a charging process of the inserted preferably fully discharged portable electric energy storage 3 'is possible or necessary by means of the charging unit 12. The check of the state of charge (SOC) is advantageous in order to ensure that the user 30 is provided with a preferably fully charged portable electrical energy store 3 "as a substitute for his imported, preferably completely discharged portable electric energy store 3 '. In addition, when the state of aging (SOH) of the inserted preferably fully discharged portable electric energy storage 3 'is detected, the user 30 can be provided with a preferably fully charged portable electric energy storage 3 "whose state of health (SOH) is approximately equal to the state of health (SOH) of the returned, preferably completely discharged portable electric energy storage 3 'corresponds. This avoids that a user 30 exchanges a portable electrical energy storage device 3 'of high capacity, for example newly acquired but discharged, for a portable electrical energy storage device 3 "which is completely charged but has a lower capacity due to the higher state of aging (SOH). This check can also include checking whether a maintenance charge for improving the SOH is carried out on a discharged portable electric energy store 3 '. After a positive check of the chargeability (ie also a proper contact between the first contact point 13 and the first mating contact point 14) and checking the state of charge (SOC) and preferably also the state of aging (SOH), the control unit 10 can use the sensor unit 8 (or sensor components 8a, 8b) check the state of the flap element 7 of the console 4, in which the preferably completely discharged portable electric energy storage 3 'has been introduced. After positive examination of the state of the flap member 7, so at fully closed-Klem element 7, the control unit 10 activates the actuator unit 9 of the console 4 and thereby blocks the flap element 7 and consequently the console opening 6 of the console 4. Thus, the return process is completed, i. the user no longer has access to his returned, preferably completely discharged portable electric energy storage 3 '.
    It is important that always sufficiently charged portable electric energy storage 3 '' in the change machine 2 are available. If this is not the case, for example at very high customer frequency, e.g. be signaled to the user, so that no change process at the change machine 2 is possible at the moment. However, it would also be conceivable for the control unit 10 to check which portable electrical energy store 3 in the automatic change machine 2 has the highest state of charge (SOC) and makes this portable electric energy store 3 available to the user, even if the latter is not completely charged. In addition, the user could e.g. the state of charge (SOC) of one or more portable electrical energy storage 3 in the change machine 2 are signaled. Advantageously, the change machine 2 has a remote diagnostic interface 21, e.g. in the form of a telecommunications interface for remote diagnosis of the proper functioning of the exchange system 1. On the one hand, the basic functionality of the change system 1 can be ascertained via this remote diagnosis interface 21, that is to say whether, for example, there is an error, on the other hand, it could also be checked on an ongoing basis, if sufficiently fully charged portable electrical energy storage 3 '' in the change machine 2 are available. As a result, the customer frequency can be indirectly monitored and it can (depending on the utilization of the automatic change machine 2, if necessary, for example). one or more console module (s) 5 are added or removed.
    As a rule, however, at least one fully charged portable electrical energy store 3 "is present in the change machine 2, which can be provided for the change. Dazugibt the control unit 10, the flap element 7 a console 4 with the at least one, preferably fully charged portable electric energy storage 3 '' free by the actuator unit 9 of the corresponding console 4 is driven. The user 30 can open the flap element 7 of the console 4 and remove the preferably completely charged portable electric energy storage 3 "from the console 4 through the console opening 6. By removing a console 4 is again empty and thus for the next user 30 to return or to insert his preferably completely discharged portable electric energy storage 3 'available and the exchange method according to the invention can be performed again.
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    [1]
    1. Interchangeable system (1) for portable electrical energy storage (3), preferably for portable electronic devices, comprising a change machine (2) and a number of portable electrical energy storage devices (3), wherein the change machine (2) comprises a plurality of consoles (4) for receiving in each case a portable electrical energy store (3), at least one charging unit (12) for charging the portable electrical energy store (3), at least one control unit (10) for controlling the automatic change machine (2), at least one payment unit (11) for performing a Payment process, at least one console module (5) with at least two consoles (4), wherein each console (4) of the console module (5) at least one flap element (7), at least one sensor unit (8) for checking the state of the flap element (7) and at least one operating unit (9) for locking or unlocking the flap element (7) are provided, wherein the sensor unit (8) and the Actuate supply unit t (9) for releasing or locking a console opening (6) with the control unit (10) cooperate, wherein the control unit (10) of the payment unit (11) is activated, each console (4) of the console module (5) at least one in which one of the at least two consoles (4) of the console module (5) a portable electrical energy store (3) is arranged, which has at least a first mating contact point (14), characterized in that each console (4 ) of the console module (5) has at least one identification element (15) and the portable energy store (3) has at least one identification element counterpart (16), wherein the at least one identification element (15) of the console (4) for compatibility testing of the portable electrical energy store (3) with the at least one identification element counterpart (16) of the portable electric energy storage device (3) cooperates and compatibility of the first contact point (13) of the console (4) with the portable electrical energy store (3) at least for charging the portable electrical energy store (3) with the at least one charging unit (12) and with the at least one first mating contact point (14) of the portable electrical energy store (3) cooperates, and that at least one other console (4) of the console module (5) is free.
    1. Interchangeable system (1) for portable electrical energy storage (3), preferably for portable electronic devices, comprising a change machine (2) and a number of portable electrical energy storage devices (3), wherein the change machine (2) comprises a plurality of consoles (4) for receiving in each case a portable electrical energy store (3), at least one charging unit (12) for charging the portable electrical energy store (3), at least one control unit (10) for controlling the automatic change machine (2) and at least one payment unit (11) for performing a Payment process, characterized in that the change machine (2) has at least one console module (5) with at least two consoles (4), wherein the change machine (2) per console (4) of the console module (5) at least one flap element (7), at least one sensor unit (8) for checking the condition of the flap element (7) and at least one actuating unit (9) for locking or unlocking the flap The sensor unit (8) and the actuating unit (9) cooperate with the control unit (10) to release or lock a console opening (6), wherein the control unit (10) is activated by the payment unit (11) in that each console (4) of the console module (5) has at least one first contact point (13) and at least one identification element (15) in that one of the at least two consoles (4) of the console module (5) has a portable electrical energy store (3). which has at least one first mating contact point (14) and at least one identification element counterpart (16), wherein the at least one identification element (15) of the console (4) is connected to the portable electrical energy store (3) for compatibility testing of the portable electrical energy store (3). with the at least one identification element counterpart (16) of the portable electric energy storage device (3) cooperates and in Kompatibili the first contact point (13) of the console (4) with the portable electrical energy store (3) at least for charging the portable electrical energy store (3) with the at least one charging unit (12) and with the at least one first mating contact point (14) of the portable electrical energy store (3) cooperates, and that at least one other console (4) of the console module (5) is free.
    [2]
    2. exchange system (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that the first contact point (13) of the console (4) is a plug of an electrical connector and the first mating contact point (14) of the portable electrical energy storage device (3) a socket of the electrical connector is, or vice versa, wherein the electrical connector is preferably a USB connector, more preferably a type A USB connector.
    2. exchange system (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that the first contact point (13) of the console (4) is a plug of an electrical connector and the first mating contact point (14) of the portable electrical energy storage device (3) a socket of the electrical connector is, or vice versa, wherein the electrical connector is preferably a USB connector, more preferably a type A USB connector.
    [3]
    3. exchange system (1) according to claim 1 to 2, characterized in that the at least one console module (5) is designed as a vertical console module with at least ten superposed consoles (4) or as a horizontal console module with at least five side by side arranged brackets (4) ,
    3. exchange system (1) according to claim 1 to 2, characterized in that the at least one console module (5) as a vertical console module with at least ten superposed consoles (4) or as a horizontal console module with at least five side by side arranged brackets (4) is.
    [4]
    4. exchange system (1) according to claim 1 to 3, characterized in that the flap element (7) is designed as a horizontally or vertically displaceable flap or is designed as a pivotable flap.
    4. exchange system (1) according to claim 1 to 3, characterized in that the folding penelement (7) is designed as a horizontally or vertically displaceable flap or is designed as a pivotable flap.
    [5]
    5. exchange system (1) according to claim 1 to 4, characterized in that the actuating unit (9) is designed as a solenoid.
    5. exchange system (1) according to claim 1 to 4, characterized in that the actuator should account unit (9) is designed as a solenoid.
    [6]
    6. change system (1) according to claim 1 to 5, characterized in that the control unit (10) is designed as a PLC control.
    6. exchange system (1) according to claim 1 to 5, characterized in that the Steue tion unit (10) is designed as a PLC control.
    [7]
    7. exchange system (1) according to claim 1 to 6, characterized in that the sensor unit (8) at least a first sensor component (8a) and at least a second sensor component (8b), wherein the first sensor component (8a) with the second sensor component (8 8b) cooperates to check the condition of the flap element (7), preferably by an electrical, magnetic or capacitive contact.
    7. exchange system (1) according to claim 1 to 6, characterized in that the Sen soreinheit (8) at least a first sensor component (8a) and at least a second sensor component (8b), wherein the first sensor component (8a) with the second sensor component (8b) cooperates to check the condition of the flap element (7), preferably by an electrical, magnetic or capacitive contact.
    [8]
    8. exchange system (1) according to claim 1 to 7, characterized in that the identification element (15) of the console (4) is a survey, preferably an elongated spring and the identification element counterpart (16) of the portable electric energy storage (3) has a recess, preferably an elongated groove, or vice versa.
    8. exchange system (1) according to claim 1 to 7, characterized in that the identification element (15) of the console (4) is a survey, preferably an elongated spring and the identification element counterpart (16) of the portable electric energy storage (3) has a recess , preferably an elongated groove, or vice versa.
    [9]
    9. change system (1) according to claim 1 to 8, characterized in that the change machine (2) comprises a test unit (17) for checking at least the state of charge of the portable electric energy storage device (3) a console (4), preferably for checking the state of charge and the state of aging.
    9. exchange system (1) according to claim 1 to 8, characterized in that the change machine (2) a test unit (17) for checking at least the LadezuStands (state of charge - SOC) of the portable electric energy storage (3) a console (4) preferably for checking the state of charge (SOC) and the state of health (SOH).
    [10]
    10. exchange system (1) according to claim 1 to 9, characterized in that each console (4) has at least a second contact point (18) and the portable electric energy storage (3) at least a second mating contact point (19), wherein the at least one second contact point (18) of the console (4) for Kompatibili tätsprüfung with the at least one second mating contact point (19) of the portable electric energy storage (3) cooperates, wherein the second contact point (18) of the console (4) is preferably a plug of an electrical connector and the second mating contact point (19) of the portable electrical energy store (3) is a socket of the electrical connector, or vice versa, wherein the electrical connector is preferably a USB connector, more preferably a mini or micro USB connector.
    The exchange system (1) according to claims 1 to 9, characterized in that each bracket (4) has at least one second contact point (18) and the portable electrical energy store (3) has at least one second counter contact point (19), the at least one second contact point (19) 18) of the console (4) for compatibility testing with the at least one second mating contact point (19) of the portable electrical energy store (3) cooperates, wherein the second contact point (18) of the console (4) is preferably a plug of an electrical connector and the second mating contact point (19) of the portable electrical energy store (3) is a socket of the electrical connector, or vice versa, wherein the electrical connector is preferably a USB connector, more preferably a USB connector of the mini or micro type is.
    [11]
    11. exchange system (1) according to claim 1 to 10, characterized in that the change machine (2) has a diagnostic interface (20) for diagnosing the proper function of the exchange system (1), preferably a remote diagnostic interface (21) for remote diagnosis of proper functioning of the exchange system (1).
    11. exchange system (1) according to claim 1 to 10, characterized in that the change machine (2) has a diagnostic interface (20) for diagnosing the proper function of the exchange system (1), preferably a remote diagnostic interface (21) for remote diagnosis of proper functioning of the exchange system (1).
    [12]
    12. Use of the exchange system (1) according to claim 1 to 11 in a change process, characterized in that for changing a preferably discharged portable electric energy storage (3 ') by a user (30) first the payment process on the payment unit (11) is performed whereupon the control unit (10) actuates the actuating unit (9) of the at least one empty console (4), whereby the flap element (7) is unlocked and a console opening (6) of the at least one empty console (4) is released, preferably discharged portable electrical energy storage (3 ') by the user (30) through the Konsolenöff voltage (6) in the at least one empty console (4) is introduced, the compatibility of the imported preferably discharged portable electric energy storage device (3') is detected, if the at least one identification element (15) of the console (4) with the at least one identification element counterpart (16) the preferably discharged portable electric energy store (3 ') corresponds and when the at least one first contact point (13) of the console (4) with the at least one first mating contact point (14) of the preferably discharged portable electrical energy store (3') matches, whereupon the flap element (7) is closed and the sensor unit (8) checks the closed state of the flap element (7), whereupon the control unit (10) activates the actuating unit (9) of the console (4), whereby the flap element (7) is locked and the console opening (7) 6) of the console (4) is blocked, whereupon the actuating unit (9) of a console (4) with a preferably fully charged portable energy store (3 '') disposed therein is actuated by the control unit (10), whereby its flap element (7 ) is unlocked and the console opening (6) is released, whereupon the preferably fully charged portable energy storage (3 ' ) Is taken by the user (30).
    12. Use of the exchange system (1) according to claim 1 to 11 in a change process, characterized in that for changing a preferably discharged portable electric energy storage (3 ') by a user (30) first the payment process on the payment unit (11) is performed whereupon the control unit (10) actuates the actuating unit (9) of the at least one empty console (4), whereby the flap element (7) is unlocked and a console opening (6) of the at least one empty console (4) is released, preferably discharged portable electrical energy storage (3 ') by the user (30) through the Konsolenöff voltage (6) in the at least one empty console (4) is introduced, the compatibility of the imported preferably discharged portable electric energy storage device (3') is detected, if the at least one identification element (15) of the console (4) with the at least one identification element counterpart (16) the preferably discharged portable electric energy store (3 ') corresponds and when the at least one first contact point (13) of the console (4) with the at least one first mating contact point (14) of the preferably discharged portable electrical energy store (3') matches, whereupon the flap element (7) is closed and the sensor unit (8) checks the closed state of the flap element (7), whereupon the control unit (10) activates the actuating unit (9) of the console (4), whereby the flap element (7) is locked and the console opening (7) 6) of the console (4) is blocked, whereupon the actuating unit (9) of a console (4) with a preferably fully charged portable energy store (3 '') disposed therein is actuated by the control unit (10), whereby its flap element (7 ) is unlocked and the console opening (6) is released, whereupon the preferably fully charged portable energy storage (3 ' ) Is taken by the user (30).
    13. Use according to claim 12, characterized in that after actuation of the actuating unit (9) of the console (4) by the control unit (10), whereby the flap element (7) of the console (4) locked and the console opening (6) Console (4) is blocked, the control unit (10) the charging unit (12) for performing at least one charging operation of the imported, preferably discharged portable electric energy storage device (3 ') operated. claims
    [13]
    13. Use according to claim 12, characterized in that after actuation of the actuating unit (9) of the console (4) by the control unit (10), whereby the flap element (7) of the console (4) locked and the console opening (6) Console (4) is blocked, the control unit (10) the charging unit (12) for performing at least one charging operation of the inserted, preferably discharged portable electric energy storage device (3 ') actuated.
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