Locking system for a charging plug part and charging system for electrical storage devices

The integrated locking system for electric vehicle charging systems simplifies operations and reduces costs by using a stop mechanism with a lever element and actuator for secure, single-action flap closure, addressing complexity and environmental exposure issues.

DE102024137486A1Pending Publication Date: 2026-06-18PIERBURG GMBH
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Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
DE · DE
Patent Type
Applications
Current Assignee / Owner
PIERBURG GMBH
Filing Date
2024-12-12
Publication Date
2026-06-18

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Technical Problem

Existing charging systems for electric vehicles face issues of high system complexity, increased costs, and exposure to environmental risks due to separate mechanisms for actuating and locking the charging plug components, which also occupy significant space and create traffic obstructions.

Method used

A locking system for charging plug parts that integrates a stop mechanism with a lever element and actuator, allowing the flap to be secured in a closed position with a single actuator movement, reducing complexity and assembly effort, and includes a return spring for automated closure, enhancing robustness against environmental factors.

Benefits of technology

The integrated locking system simplifies operations, reduces costs, and improves user experience while protecting the charging system from dirt and water ingress, allowing for seamless integration into existing infrastructure without obstructing traffic.

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Abstract

The invention relates to a locking system (1) for a charging plug part (4), which is arranged and / or can be arranged, in particular in a cavity (2) of a curb element (3), comprising a flap (5), a gear mechanism (6) and an actuator (7), wherein the flap (5) is coupled to the actuator (7) by means of the gear mechanism (6) such that the flap (5) can be positioned in a flap charging position (KL) and a flap closing position (KV) by means of the actuator (7). The invention further relates to an associated charging system (16) for electrical storage devices (17). The system complexity of the locking system (1) and the loading system (16) is reduced and / or their ease of use is increased by providing a stop (8), wherein the flap (5), the gear mechanism (6) and / or the actuator (7) can be blocked by positioning the flap (5) in the flap-lock position (KV) by means of the actuator (7) by means of the stop (8) and thus the flap (5) can be secured in its flap-lock position (KV), wherein the gear mechanism (6) has a lever element (9), wherein the lever element (9) can be positioned in a lever element locking position (HV), in a lever element unlocking position (HE) and in a lever element loading position (HL) by means of the actuator (7).
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