Vehicle charging station and vehicle having the same

Abstract

The application discloses a vehicle charging seat and a vehicle with the same. The vehicle charging seat comprises a shell, a charging channel is arranged in the shell, the charging channel has a charging inlet and a charging outlet, a high-voltage contact piece is arranged in the charging channel and exposed from the charging inlet, one end of the high-voltage contact piece away from the charging inlet is provided with a high-voltage contact welding piece, a high-voltage charging wire is arranged in the charging channel from the charging outlet, one end of the high-voltage charging wire towards the high-voltage contact piece is provided with a high-voltage wire welding piece, and the high-voltage wire welding piece and the high-voltage contact welding piece are welded and connected, and a pressing plate is arranged in the charging channel, the pressing plate is provided with a limiting structure, and the limiting structure is matched with the welding position of the high-voltage wire welding piece and the high-voltage contact welding piece to limit the welding position of the high-voltage wire welding piece and the high-voltage contact welding piece. The vehicle charging seat has the advantages of firm connection, long service life and the like.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of vehicle charging technology, and in particular to a vehicle charging socket and a vehicle having the same. Background Technology

[0002] In the context of new energy vehicles, with the increase in battery energy density and charging rate, electric vehicle charging stations are required to input higher voltage and greater current per unit time to achieve high-power charging. To address this, vehicle charging stations typically increase the current and cable diameter to achieve high-power charging. However, thickening the cable leads to stress concentration at the ends of the charging cable, especially high-voltage charging cables. Prolonged stress on the charging cable reduces the structural strength of the contacts and the connection points, affecting the lifespan of the vehicle charging station. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The present invention aims to at least solve one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. Therefore, one object of the present invention is to provide a vehicle charging dock that has advantages such as a secure connection and a long service life.

[0004] The present invention also proposes a vehicle having the above-mentioned vehicle charging dock.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, according to an embodiment of the first aspect of the present invention, a vehicle charging socket is provided, comprising: a housing, wherein a charging channel is constructed within the housing, the charging channel having a charging inlet and a charging outlet; a high-voltage contact member, the high-voltage contact member being installed within the charging channel and protruding from the charging inlet, the end of the high-voltage contact member away from the charging inlet having a high-voltage contact weld; a high-voltage charging cable, the high-voltage charging cable extending into the charging channel from the charging outlet, the end of the high-voltage charging cable facing the high-voltage contact member having a high-voltage wire weld, the high-voltage wire weld and the high-voltage contact weld are welded together; and a pressure plate, the pressure plate being installed within the charging channel, the pressure plate having a limiting structure, the limiting structure cooperating with the weld joint of the high-voltage wire weld and the high-voltage contact weld to limit the weld joint of the high-voltage wire weld and the high-voltage contact weld.

[0006] The vehicle charging dock according to an embodiment of the present invention has advantages such as a firm connection and a long service life.

[0007] According to some specific embodiments of the present invention, both the high-voltage contact weldment and the high-voltage line weldment are constructed as sheets and are attached to each other, and the surfaces of the high-voltage contact weldment and the high-voltage line weldment that are attached to each other are welded together.

[0008] Furthermore, the cross-sections of both the high-voltage contact and the high-voltage charging cable are circular, the width of the high-voltage contact weld is greater than the diameter of the high-voltage contact, and the width of the high-voltage cable weld is greater than the diameter of the high-voltage charging cable.

[0009] According to some specific embodiments of the present invention, the high-voltage contact weldment is located on one side of the central axis of the high-voltage contact, and the high-voltage wire weldment is welded to the side of the high-voltage contact weldment facing the central axis of the high-voltage contact.

[0010] According to some specific embodiments of the present invention, the pressure plate is configured with a positioning hole extending along its axial direction, the limiting structure is a limiting groove communicating with the positioning hole, the limiting groove penetrates the end face of the pressure plate facing the charging inlet, the positioning hole penetrates the end face of the pressure plate facing the charging outlet, the high-voltage charging cable passes through the positioning hole, and the high-voltage cable welded component and the high-voltage contact welded component are inserted into the limiting groove.

[0011] Furthermore, the limiting groove extends through the outer peripheral surface of the pressure plate.

[0012] According to some specific embodiments of the present invention, the housing includes: a charging base flange, wherein the charging inlet is formed in the charging base flange, and the high-voltage contact, the high-voltage charging cable, and the pressure plate are all disposed within the charging base flange; a dust cover, wherein the dust cover is installed on the charging base flange and is used to open and close the charging inlet; a charging base rear shell, wherein the charging base rear shell is installed on the charging base flange and together with the charging base flange defines the charging channel, the charging outlet is formed in the charging base rear shell, and the high-voltage charging cable extends from the charging base flange to the charging base rear shell and is led out from the charging outlet.

[0013] Furthermore, the outer peripheral surface of the charging base flange is provided with a charging base buckle, and the inner peripheral surface of the charging base rear shell is provided with a rear shell groove that cooperates with the charging base buckle, and the charging base buckle is engaged with the rear shell groove.

[0014] According to some specific embodiments of the present invention, the vehicle charging socket further includes: a front sealing gasket, the front sealing gasket being disposed in the charging channel and located between the pressure plate and the rear shell of the charging socket, the front sealing gasket having a first wire harness through hole, and the high-voltage charging cable passing through the first wire harness through hole.

[0015] According to some specific embodiments of the present invention, the charging base rear shell includes: a rear shell body, the rear shell body being mounted on the charging base flange, the rear shell body having a rear shell through hole, and a rear shell buckle being formed on the outer side of the rear shell body; a locking cover, the locking cover having a cover groove, the rear shell buckle engaging with the cover groove, and the charging outlet being formed in the locking cover; and a support member, the support member being disposed between the rear shell body and the locking cover, wherein the high-voltage charging cable is sequentially led out of the charging channel through the rear shell through hole and the charging outlet and is clamped by the support member.

[0016] Furthermore, the support member is constructed with multiple grippers, which surround the high-voltage charging cable and jointly clamp the high-voltage charging cable.

[0017] Furthermore, the inner circumferential surface of the locking cover is provided with a plurality of support grooves, and the plurality of grippers respectively engage with the plurality of support grooves. The outer surface of each gripper is configured as an inclined surface that gradually slopes from the charging inlet to the charging outlet toward the center of the support member.

[0018] According to some specific embodiments of the present invention, the vehicle charging socket further includes: a rear end sealing gasket, the rear end sealing gasket being disposed in the rear housing through hole, the inner wall of the rear housing through hole being constructed with a limiting step, the rear end sealing gasket being disposed between the limiting step and the support member, the rear end sealing gasket being provided with a second wire harness through hole, and the high-voltage charging cable passing through the second wire harness through hole.

[0019] According to some specific embodiments of the present invention, the high-voltage contact includes: a contact housing; a conductive spring, the conductive spring being disposed on the contact housing and extending out of the contact housing toward the charging inlet; a high-voltage contact weld being disposed on one end of the contact housing toward the charging outlet and connected to the conductive spring; and a sealing ring, the sealing ring surrounding the outer peripheral surface of the contact housing and forming a seal with the housing.

[0020] Furthermore, the high-voltage contact is equipped with a temperature detection probe, which is located on the side of the sealing ring facing the charging outlet, and the temperature detection probe is connected to a transmission harness extending to the charging outlet.

[0021] According to some specific embodiments of the present invention, the high-voltage contact and the high-voltage wire weld are connected as a whole by ultrasonic welding or friction welding.

[0022] According to some specific embodiments of the present invention, the high-voltage contact includes a high-voltage positive contact and a high-voltage negative contact, both of which are provided with the high-voltage contact weld; the high-voltage charging cable includes a high-voltage positive charging cable and a high-voltage negative charging cable, both of which are provided with a high-voltage wire weld, the high-voltage contact weld of the high-voltage positive contact is welded to the high-voltage wire weld of the high-voltage positive charging cable, and the high-voltage contact weld of the high-voltage negative contact is welded to the high-voltage wire weld of the high-voltage negative charging cable.

[0023] According to some specific embodiments of the present invention, the vehicle charging socket further includes: a low-voltage contact member, which is installed in the charging channel through the pressure plate and protrudes from the charging inlet; and a low-voltage charging cable, which extends from the charging outlet into the charging channel and is connected to the low-voltage contact member.

[0024] According to an embodiment of the second aspect of the present invention, a vehicle is provided.

[0025] The vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention includes the vehicle charging dock described in the first aspect of the present invention.

[0026] The vehicle according to the embodiments of the present invention, by utilizing the vehicle charging socket described in the above embodiments of the present invention, has advantages such as a firm connection and a long service life.

[0027] Additional aspects and advantages of the invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0028] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent and readily understood from the description of the embodiments taken in conjunction with the following drawings, in which:

[0029] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a vehicle charging dock according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0030] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of a vehicle charging dock according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0031] Figure 3 This is a partial cross-sectional view of the cross-section of the pressure plate of the vehicle charging dock according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0032] Figure 4 This is an axial sectional view of a vehicle charging dock according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0033] Figure 5This is a schematic diagram of the high-voltage contact and high-voltage charging cable of a vehicle charging socket according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0034] Figure 6 This is a structural schematic diagram of the high-voltage charging cable, support member, and locking cover of a vehicle charging socket according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0035] Figure label:

[0036] Vehicle charging station 1

[0037] Housing 100, charging channel 110, charging inlet 111, charging outlet 112, charging base flange 120.

[0038] Charging stand clip 121, dust cover 130, charging stand back cover 140, back cover slot 141, back cover body 142.

[0039] Rear cover through hole 1421, rear cover buckle 1422, locking cover 143, cover slot 1431, support member 144.

[0040] Gripper 1441, support groove 1432, inclined surface 1442, limiting step 1423

[0041] High-voltage contact 200, high-voltage contact welded part 210, contact housing 211, conductive spring 212, sealing ring 213, temperature detection probe 214, high-voltage positive contact 201, high-voltage negative contact 202.

[0042] High-voltage charging cable 300, high-voltage wire welding component 310, high-voltage positive charging cable 301, high-voltage negative charging cable 302, pressure plate 400, limiting structure 410, positioning hole 420.

[0043] Front sealing gasket 500, first wire harness through hole 510

[0044] Rear end sealing gasket 600, second wiring harness through hole 610, low voltage contact 700, low voltage charging cable 800. Detailed Implementation

[0045] Embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the present invention, and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0046] In the description of this invention, it should be understood that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "axial," "radial," and "circumferential" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of describing this invention and simplifying the description, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this invention.

[0047] In the description of this invention, "first feature" and "second feature" may include one or more of the features.

[0048] In the description of this invention, "a plurality of" means two or more, and "several" means one or more.

[0049] The vehicle charging dock 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention is described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0050] like Figures 1-6 As shown, the vehicle charging socket 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a housing 100, a high-voltage contact 200, a high-voltage charging cable 300, and a pressure plate 400.

[0051] The housing 100 has a charging channel 110 inside, which has a charging inlet 111 and a charging outlet 112.

[0052] A high-voltage contact 200 is installed within the charging channel 110 and protrudes from the charging inlet 111. A high-voltage contact weld 210 is provided at the end of the high-voltage contact 200 furthest from the charging inlet 111. A high-voltage charging cable 300 extends into the charging channel 110 from the charging outlet 112. A high-voltage wire weld 310 is provided at the end of the high-voltage charging cable 300 facing the high-voltage contact 200. The high-voltage wire weld 310 and the high-voltage contact weld 210 are welded together. A pressure plate 400 is installed within the charging channel 110. The pressure plate 400 has a limiting structure 410, which engages with the weld joint between the high-voltage wire weld 310 and the high-voltage contact weld 210 to limit the weld joint.

[0053] For example, the charging gun is inserted into the charging inlet 111 and contacts the high-voltage contact 200 to achieve charging. The high-voltage contact 200 is fitted into the shape of the housing 100 and installed inside the housing 100. The pressure plate 400 is fixed to the housing 100 by fasteners and provides support and positioning for the high-voltage contact 200.

[0054] The charging channel 110 extends in a straight line along the front-to-back direction (this front-to-back direction is only for describing the relative positions of the components and is not limited to the front-to-back direction of the vehicle), and the charging inlet 111 and the charging outlet 112 face the two ends of the charging channel 110 respectively, achieving the purpose of linear power supply. The vehicle charging socket 1 can be a DC charging socket, the high-voltage contact 200 is a DC high-voltage contact 200, and the high-voltage charging cable 300 is a DC charging cable. The high-voltage contact 200 protrudes from the charging inlet 111. It can be understood that the above-mentioned "protrusion" is not limited to extending out, but refers to being able to connect with the high-voltage contact 200 by extending into the charging inlet 111 outside the housing 100. The high-voltage charging cable 300 extends into the charging channel 110 from the charging outlet 112, and is connected to the high-voltage contact 200. The high-voltage charging cable 300 receives electrical energy from the charging gun to power the entire vehicle.

[0055] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the vehicle charging socket 1 has a high-voltage contact 200 provided with a high-voltage wire welding member 310, and a high-voltage charging cable 300 provided with a high-voltage wire welding member 310. The high-voltage contact 200 and the high-voltage charging cable 300 are welded together by the high-voltage wire welding member 310, so that the high-voltage charging cable 300 and the high-voltage contact 200 have a high connection strength. The high-voltage contact 200 extends from one end of the pressure plate 400 toward the charging inlet 111 (i.e., the front side), and the high-voltage charging cable 300 extends from one end of the pressure plate 400 toward the charging outlet 112 (i.e., the rear side).

[0056] The high-voltage wire welding component 310 and the high-voltage wire welding component 310 are welded into a whole and are jointly limited by the limiting structure 410, thereby fixing the connection between the high-voltage charging cable 300 and the high-voltage contact 200 to the pressure plate 400. The pressure plate 400 can restrict the relative movement of the high-voltage contact welding component 210 and the high-voltage wire welding component 310, such as rotation and misalignment, and form a reinforcement at the connection between the high-voltage contact 200 and the high-voltage charging cable 300. This prevents the connection from being twisted or bent at the connection between the high-voltage contact 200 and the high-voltage charging cable 300, which would result in an unstable connection. Furthermore, the high-voltage contact 200 will not be subjected to bending or twisting of the wire harness, which improves the connection strength between the high-voltage charging cable 300 and the high-voltage contact 200, enhances charging stability, and extends the service life of the vehicle charging socket 1.

[0057] Therefore, the vehicle charging socket 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention has the advantages of strong connection and long service life.

[0058] In some specific embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 5 As shown, both the high-voltage contact welding component 210 and the high-voltage line welding component 310 are constructed as sheets and are attached to each other. The surfaces of the high-voltage contact welding component 210 and the high-voltage line welding component 310 that are attached to each other are welded together.

[0059] The high-voltage contact welding component 210 and the high-voltage line welding component 310 are constructed into sheet-like shapes to achieve good fit. The high-voltage contact welding component 210 and the high-voltage line welding component 310 have a large contact area, and the connection between the high-voltage contact welding component 210 and the high-voltage line welding component 310 can be made more secure through welding.

[0060] Furthermore, such as Figure 5 As shown, both the high-voltage contact 200 and the high-voltage charging cable 300 have circular cross-sections. The width of the high-voltage contact weld 210 is greater than the diameter of the high-voltage contact 200, and the width of the high-voltage cable weld 310 is greater than the diameter of the high-voltage charging cable 300. That is, the high-voltage contact weld 210 extends beyond the radial contour of the high-voltage contact 200, and the high-voltage cable weld 310 extends beyond the radial contour of the high-voltage charging cable 300. The widths of the high-voltage contact weld 210 and the high-voltage cable weld 310 can be equal.

[0061] For example, both the high-voltage contact weldment 210 and the high-voltage wire weldment 310 are constructed in a rectangular shape. The pressure plate 400 can limit the high-voltage contact weldment 210 and the high-voltage wire weldment 310 on both sides of the thickness direction. The pressure plate 400 is clamped on both sides of the high-voltage contact weldment 210 and the high-voltage wire weldment 310 by the limiting structure 410, thereby ensuring that the high-voltage contact weldment 210 and the high-voltage wire weldment 310 do not rotate relative to the pressure plate 400, and ensuring that the angle of the high-voltage connector (not shown in the figure) at the end of the charging cable reaches the desired position. At the same time, the high-voltage contact weldment 210 and the high-voltage wire weldment 310 will not move or rotate relative to the pressure plate 400 along their thickness direction, thereby improving the limiting reliability of the pressure plate 400 on the high-voltage contact 200 and the high-voltage charging cable 300. Furthermore, the pressure plate 400 is installed in the charging channel 110, so that the high-voltage contact 200 and the high-voltage charging cable 300 can be relatively stably held in the charging channel 110.

[0062] In some specific embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 3 and Figure 5 As shown, the high-voltage contact welding component 210 is located on one side of the central axis of the high-voltage contact component 200, and the high-voltage wire welding component 310 is welded to the side of the high-voltage contact welding component 210 facing the central axis of the high-voltage contact component 200.

[0063] This arrangement ensures that the high-voltage contact 200 and the high-voltage charging cable 300 are coaxially aligned, with the high-voltage wire weldment 310 located at the central axis of the high-voltage contact 200. This maintains high positional accuracy for both the high-voltage contact 200 and the high-voltage charging cable 300, thereby reducing space requirements and charging losses. The appropriate installation positions of the high-voltage contact weldment 210 and the high-voltage wire weldment 310 minimize the space occupied by the high-voltage contact 200 and the high-voltage charging cable 300 within the charging channel 110.

[0064] In some specific embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 2 As shown, the pressure plate 400 has a positioning hole 420 extending along its axial direction. The limiting structure 410 is a limiting groove communicating with the positioning hole 420. The limiting groove passes through the end face of the pressure plate 400 facing the charging inlet 111. The positioning hole 420 passes through the end face of the pressure plate 400 facing the charging outlet 112. The high-voltage charging cable 300 passes through the positioning hole 420. The high-voltage cable welding part 310 and the high-voltage contact welding part 210 are inserted into the limiting groove.

[0065] The pressure plate 400 abuts against the end face of the high-voltage contact 200 facing the charging outlet 112, thereby pressing the high-voltage contact 200 against the charging inlet 111 of the housing 100. The high-voltage charging cable 300 passes through the positioning hole 420 from the charging outlet 112 side. The high-voltage wire welding piece 310 and the high-voltage contact welding piece 21 are jointly inserted into the limiting groove. The high-voltage contact 200 protrudes from the limiting groove side of the pressure plate 400, while the high-voltage charging cable 300 extends from the side facing the positioning hole 420. Both the high-voltage contact 200 and the high-voltage charging cable 300 are fixed to the pressure plate 400 via the high-voltage contact welding piece 21 and the high-voltage wire welding piece 310.

[0066] In addition, the positioning hole 420 extends along the axial direction of the pressure plate 400, and the positioning hole 420 fits with the outer peripheral surface of the high voltage charging cable 300. The high voltage charging cable 300 and the positioning hole 420 are interference fit, and the positioning hole 420 plays a guiding and positioning role for the high voltage charging cable 300.

[0067] Furthermore, such as Figure 2 and Figure 4 As shown, the limiting groove penetrates the outer peripheral surface of the pressure plate 400. The limiting groove is easy to process as it penetrates the outer peripheral surface of the pressure plate 400. The limiting groove and the inner peripheral wall of the housing 100 form a closed structure, which reduces the weight of the pressure plate 400 and facilitates the assembly of the high-voltage contact welding part 210 and the high-voltage line welding part 310 with the limiting groove.

[0068] In some specific embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 2 As shown, the housing 100 includes a charging base flange 120, a dust cover 130, and a charging base rear cover 140.

[0069] A charging inlet 111 is formed in the charging base flange 120. A high-voltage contact 200, a high-voltage charging cable 300, and a pressure plate 400 are all located within the charging base flange 120. A dust cover 130 is installed on the charging base flange 120 and is used to open and close the charging inlet 111. A charging base rear shell 140 is installed on the charging base flange 120 and, together with the charging base flange 120, defines the charging channel 110. A charging outlet 112 is formed in the charging base rear shell 140. The high-voltage charging cable 300 extends from the charging base flange 120 to the charging base rear shell 140 and exits from the charging outlet 112.

[0070] The charging socket flange 120 is installed inside the vehicle's sheet metal structure. The high-voltage contact 200, high-voltage charging cable 300, and pressure plate 400 are located within the charging socket flange 120. A dust cover 130 is installed on the charging socket flange 120 and is used to open and close the charging inlet 111. For example, the dust cover 130 is hinged to one side of the charging inlet 111, and can be opened and closed by rotation to cover the charging inlet 111 when charging is not needed, thus providing dust and water protection. The charging socket rear cover 140, assembled integrally with the charging socket flange 120, guides the high-voltage charging cable 300, allowing it to supply power to various vehicle components in a straight line. It also seals the charging channel 110 on the charging outlet 112 side, achieving good charging sealing for the high-voltage charging cable 300 and ensuring safety.

[0071] In some specific embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 2 As shown, the outer peripheral surface of the charging base flange 120 is provided with a charging base buckle 121, and the inner peripheral surface of the charging base rear shell 140 is provided with a rear shell groove 141 that cooperates with the charging base buckle 121. The charging base buckle 121 is engaged with the rear shell groove 141.

[0072] For example, multiple charging base buckles 121 are spaced apart along the circumference of the charging base flange 120, and multiple rear shell slots 141 corresponding to the multiple charging base buckles 121 are provided on the inner circumferential surface of the charging base rear shell 140. The processing of the charging base buckles 121 and the rear shell slots 141 is relatively convenient, and the engagement of the charging base buckles 121 and the rear shell slots 141 facilitates the assembly and disassembly of the charging base flange 120 and the charging base rear shell 140.

[0073] In some specific embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 2 As shown, the vehicle charging dock 1 also includes a front sealing gasket 500.

[0074] The front sealing gasket 500 is located in the charging channel 110 and between the pressure plate 400 and the rear shell 140 of the charging base. The front sealing gasket 500 is provided with a first wire harness through hole 510, through which the high-voltage charging cable 300 passes.

[0075] The front sealing gasket 500 forms a seal with the pressure plate 400 and the charging base rear shell 140 on both sides of its thickness direction, and the front sealing gasket 500 forms a seal with the outer peripheral surface of the high voltage charging cable 300 through the first wire harness through hole 510. The outer peripheral surface of the front sealing gasket 500 forms a seal with the inner peripheral surface of the shell 100, so that the front sealing gasket 500 forms a seal in both the axial and radial directions along the charging channel 110.

[0076] In addition, the charging base flange 120 and the charging base rear shell 140 are engaged by the charging base buckle 121 and the rear shell slot 141, which can keep the charging channel 110 with a suitable axial length, thereby ensuring that the front sealing gasket 500 can be assembled in place and ensuring the sealing effect inside the charging channel 110.

[0077] In some specific embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 2 As shown, the charging dock back cover 140 includes a back cover body 142, a locking cover 143, and a support member 144.

[0078] The rear shell body 142 is mounted on the charging base flange 120. The rear shell body 142 has a rear shell through hole 1421, and a rear shell buckle 1422 is formed on the outer side of the rear shell body 142. The locking cover 143 has a cover slot 1431, and the rear shell buckle 1422 is engaged with the cover slot 1431. The charging outlet 112 is formed in the locking cover 143. The support member 144 is disposed between the rear shell body 142 and the locking cover 143. The high-voltage charging cable 300 is led out of the charging channel 110 through the rear shell through hole 1421 and the charging outlet 112 and is held by the support member 144.

[0079] The rear shell body 142 and the locking cover 143 are installed as one unit by engaging the rear shell buckle 1422 with the cover slot 1431. The support member 144 is respectively fitted to the rear shell body 142 and the locking cover 143 on both sides along the axial direction of the charging channel 110. The support member 144 is clamped and fixed by the rear shell body 142 and the locking cover 143, and the high-voltage charging cable 300 is clamped by the support member 144. Thus, the support member 144 plays a guiding and supporting role for the high-voltage charging cable 300. The support member 144 supports the outer circumference of the high-voltage charging cable 300, reducing the torsional and lateral forces on the high-voltage charging cable 300 during vehicle assembly, thereby improving the service life of the high-voltage charging cable 300.

[0080] Furthermore, such as Figure 6 As shown, the support member 144 is constructed with multiple grippers 1441, which surround the high-voltage charging cable 300 and jointly clamp the high-voltage charging cable 300.

[0081] The gripper 1441 has a certain elasticity. By surrounding the high-voltage charging cable 300 and pressing the gripper 1441 on the outside of the gripper 1441 towards the high-voltage charging cable 300 with the locking cover 143, the gripper 1441 deforms and clamps the high-voltage charging cable 300. This allows the support member 144 to provide support for the high-voltage charging cable 300 along the axial direction of the high-voltage charging cable 300, thereby further reducing the torsional and lateral forces on the high-voltage charging cable 300.

[0082] Furthermore, such as Figure 6 As shown, the inner circumferential surface of the locking cover 143 is provided with multiple support grooves 1432, and multiple claws 1441 respectively cooperate with multiple support grooves 1432. The outer surface of each claw 1441 is constructed as an inclined surface 1442 that gradually slopes from the charging inlet 111 to the charging outlet 112 towards the center of the support member 144.

[0083] Multiple grippers 1441 engage with multiple support grooves 1432 respectively, preventing relative rotation between the support member 144 and the locking cover 143. When the grippers 1441 are inserted into the support grooves 1432, the inclined surfaces 1442 of the grippers 1441 engage with the support grooves 1432. The locking cover 143 applies pressure towards the high-voltage charging cable 300 through the inner wall of the support grooves 1432, enabling the grippers 1441 to more firmly hold the high-voltage charging cable 300. Even if the side of the high-voltage charging cable 300 facing the charging outlet 112 is subjected to tension, the tension will not be transmitted to the high-voltage contact member 200, thereby ensuring the structural strength of the connection between the high-voltage charging cable 300 and the high-voltage contact member 200.

[0084] In some specific embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 2 and Figure 4 As shown, the vehicle charging station 1 also includes a rear sealing gasket 600.

[0085] The rear sealing gasket 600 is located inside the rear housing through hole 1421. The inner wall of the rear housing through hole 1421 is constructed with a limiting step 1423. The rear sealing gasket 600 is located between the limiting step 1423 and the support member 144. The rear sealing gasket 600 is provided with a second wire harness through hole 610, through which the high-voltage charging cable 300 passes.

[0086] The rear housing through hole 1421 is constructed with a limiting step 1423 to support one side of the rear sealing gasket 600 in the thickness direction, while the end face of the support member 144 is supported on the other side of the rear sealing gasket 600 in the thickness direction.

[0087] The rear sealing gasket 600 is pressed together by the limiting step 1423 and the support member 144, thus forming a seal along the axial direction of the high-voltage charging cable 300. Furthermore, the rear sealing gasket 600 forms a radial seal by engaging with the inner wall of the rear housing through-hole 1421 and remains fixed to the rear housing body 142. The rear sealing gasket 600 also forms a seal with the outer circumferential surface of the high-voltage charging cable 300 through the second wiring harness through-hole 610. Therefore, the rear sealing gasket 600 forms seals both axially and radially along the charging channel 110, ensuring good sealing of the high-voltage charging cable 300 at the charging outlet 112. In addition, the front sealing gasket 500 and the rear sealing gasket 600 together seal the vehicle charging socket 1, achieving good waterproof safety.

[0088] In some specific embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 5 As shown, the high-voltage contact 200 includes a contact housing 211, a conductive spring 212, and a sealing ring 213.

[0089] A conductive spring 212 is disposed on the contact housing 211 and extends out of the contact housing 211 toward the charging inlet 111. A high-voltage contact weld 210 is disposed on one end of the contact housing 211 toward the charging outlet 112 and is connected to the conductive spring 212. A sealing ring 213 surrounds the outer peripheral surface of the contact housing 211 and forms a seal with the housing 100.

[0090] The contact housing 211 provides protection for the conductive spring 212, which is electrically connected to the charging gun by extending out of the contact housing 211. The sealing ring 213 forms a seal with the housing 100 to prevent water on the charging gun from contacting the components inside the charging channel 110 and causing short circuits or other safety risks.

[0091] Furthermore, such as Figure 5 As shown, the high-voltage contact 200 is provided with a temperature detection probe 214, which is located on the side of the sealing ring 213 facing the charging outlet 112. The temperature detection probe 214 is connected to a transmission harness extending toward the charging outlet 112.

[0092] The temperature detection probe 214 can monitor the temperature of the conductive spring 212 in real time. It can respond quickly when the temperature of the conductive spring 212 is too high. Furthermore, the temperature detection probe 214 is located on the side of the sealing ring 213 facing the charging outlet 112, thereby preventing the temperature detection probe 214 from being damaged by contact with water. The transmission harness connected to the temperature detection probe 214 and the high-voltage charging cable 300 extend together to the charging outlet 112 and connect to the vehicle interior, ensuring vehicle charging safety.

[0093] In some specific embodiments of the present invention, the high-voltage contact 200 and the high-voltage wire welding component 310 are connected as one unit by ultrasonic welding or friction welding.

[0094] Ultrasonic welding or friction welding provides a stronger connection than cold pressing, and the current carrying capacity between the high-voltage contact 200 and the high-voltage charging cable 300 is improved after welding to meet the needs of high-current charging.

[0095] In some specific embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 2 and Figure 4 As shown, the high-voltage contact 200 includes a high-voltage positive contact 201 and a high-voltage negative contact 202, and both the high-voltage positive contact 201 and the high-voltage negative contact 202 are provided with high-voltage contact welding parts 210.

[0096] The high-voltage charging cable 300 includes a high-voltage positive charging cable 301 and a high-voltage negative charging cable 302. Both the high-voltage positive charging cable 301 and the high-voltage negative charging cable 302 are provided with high-voltage wire welding parts 310. The high-voltage contact welding parts 210 of the high-voltage positive contact 201 are welded to the high-voltage wire welding parts 310 of the high-voltage positive charging cable 301, and the high-voltage contact welding parts 210 of the high-voltage negative contact 202 are welded to the high-voltage wire welding parts 310 of the high-voltage negative charging cable 302.

[0097] Both the high-voltage positive contact 201 and the high-voltage negative contact 202 are installed inside the charging channel 110 and exposed from the charging inlet 111. The high-voltage positive contact 201 and the high-voltage negative contact 202 are arranged radially at intervals along the charging channel 110 to accommodate the charging gun's contact charging.

[0098] In some specific embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 2 As shown, the vehicle charging dock 1 also includes a low-voltage contact 700 and a low-voltage charging cable 800.

[0099] The low-voltage contact 700 is installed in the charging channel 110 via the pressure plate 400 and protrudes from the charging inlet 111. The low-voltage charging cable 800 extends into the charging channel 110 from the charging outlet 112 and is connected to the low-voltage contact 700.

[0100] By incorporating low-voltage contact 700 and low-voltage charging cable 800, the system adapts to different charging modes. When fast charging is required, it matches with high-voltage contact 200 for rapid charging. During low-voltage charging, it matches with low-voltage contact 700 for slow charging, thus protecting the vehicle charging socket 1.

[0101] The vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention is described below.

[0102] The vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a vehicle charging dock 1 according to the above embodiment of the present invention.

[0103] The vehicle according to the embodiments of the present invention, by using the vehicle charging socket 1 according to the above embodiments of the present invention, has the advantages of strong connection and long service life.

[0104] The vehicle charging dock 1 according to embodiments of the present invention and other configurations and operations of the vehicle having the same are known to those skilled in the art and will not be described in detail here.

[0105] In the description of this specification, references to terms such as "specific embodiment" or "specific example" refer to a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example, which is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example.

[0106] Although embodiments of the invention have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will understand that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the invention, the scope of which is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A vehicle charging dock, characterized in that, include: A housing, wherein a charging channel is constructed within the housing, and the charging channel has a charging inlet and a charging outlet; A high-voltage contact is installed in the charging channel and exposed from the charging inlet. The end of the high-voltage contact away from the charging inlet is provided with a high-voltage contact weld. A high-voltage charging cable extends from the charging outlet into the charging channel. A high-voltage wire welding component is provided at one end of the high-voltage charging cable facing the high-voltage contact component. The high-voltage wire welding component and the high-voltage contact welding component are welded together. A pressure plate is installed in the charging channel. The pressure plate has a limiting structure. The limiting structure is engaged with the welding joint of the high-voltage wire welded component and the high-voltage contact welded component to limit the welding joint of the high-voltage wire welded component and the high-voltage contact welded component in the thickness direction. The pressure plate has a positioning hole extending along its axial direction, and the limiting structure is a limiting groove communicating with the positioning hole. The limiting groove passes through the end face of the pressure plate facing the charging inlet, and the positioning hole passes through the end face of the pressure plate facing the charging outlet. The high-voltage charging cable passes through the positioning hole, and the high-voltage cable welded part and the high-voltage contact welded part are inserted into the limiting groove.

2. The vehicle charging dock according to claim 1, characterized in that, Both the high-voltage contact weldment and the high-voltage line weldment are constructed as sheets and are attached to each other. The surfaces of the high-voltage contact weldment and the high-voltage line weldment that are attached to each other are welded together.

3. The vehicle charging dock according to claim 2, characterized in that, Both the high-voltage contact and the high-voltage charging cable have circular cross-sections. The width of the high-voltage contact weld is greater than the diameter of the high-voltage contact, and the width of the high-voltage cable weld is greater than the diameter of the high-voltage charging cable.

4. The vehicle charging dock according to claim 2, characterized in that, The high-voltage contact weldment is located on one side of the central axis of the high-voltage contact, and the high-voltage line weldment is welded to the side of the high-voltage contact weldment facing the central axis of the high-voltage contact.

5. The vehicle charging dock according to claim 1, characterized in that, The limiting groove extends through the outer circumferential surface of the pressure plate.

6. The vehicle charging dock according to claim 1, characterized in that, The housing includes: A charging base flange, wherein the charging inlet is formed in the charging base flange, and the high-voltage contact, the high-voltage charging cable and the pressure plate are all disposed inside the charging base flange; A dust cover, which is installed on the charging base flange and is used to open and close the charging inlet; The charging base has a rear housing, which is mounted on the charging base flange and together with the charging base flange defines the charging channel. The charging outlet is formed in the charging base rear housing, and the high-voltage charging cable extends from the charging base flange to the charging base rear housing and is led out from the charging outlet.

7. The vehicle charging dock according to claim 6, characterized in that, The outer circumferential surface of the charging base flange is provided with a charging base buckle, and the inner circumferential surface of the charging base rear shell is provided with a rear shell slot that cooperates with the charging base buckle. The charging base buckle is engaged with the rear shell slot.

8. The vehicle charging dock according to claim 6, characterized in that, Also includes: A front sealing gasket is provided in the charging channel and located between the pressure plate and the rear shell of the charging base. The front sealing gasket has a first wire harness through hole, through which the high-voltage charging cable passes.

9. The vehicle charging dock according to claim 6, characterized in that, The rear shell of the charging dock includes: The rear shell body is mounted on the charging socket flange. The rear shell body has a rear shell through hole and a rear shell buckle on its outer side. A locking cover is provided with a cover slot, the rear shell is snapped into the cover slot, and the charging outlet is formed in the locking cover; A support member is provided between the rear shell body and the locking buckle cover. The high-voltage charging cable is led out of the charging channel through the rear shell through hole and the charging outlet and is clamped by the support member.

10. The vehicle charging dock according to claim 9, characterized in that, The support member is constructed with multiple grippers, which surround the high-voltage charging cable and jointly clamp the high-voltage charging cable.

11. The vehicle charging dock according to claim 10, characterized in that, The inner circumferential surface of the locking cover is provided with multiple support grooves, and multiple clamps respectively cooperate with multiple support grooves. The outer surface of each clamp is constructed as an inclined surface that gradually slopes from the charging inlet to the charging outlet towards the center of the support member.

12. The vehicle charging dock according to claim 9, characterized in that, Also includes: A rear sealing gasket is provided inside the through hole of the rear housing. The inner wall of the through hole of the rear housing is constructed with a limiting step. The rear sealing gasket is located between the limiting step and the support member. The rear sealing gasket is provided with a second wire harness through hole, through which the high-voltage charging cable passes.

13. The vehicle charging dock according to claim 1, characterized in that, The high-voltage contact element includes: Contact housing; A conductive spring is disposed on the contact housing and extends out of the contact housing toward the charging inlet; a high-voltage contact weld is disposed at one end of the contact housing toward the charging outlet and is connected to the conductive spring. A sealing ring surrounds the outer peripheral surface of the contact housing and forms a seal with the housing.

14. The vehicle charging dock according to claim 13, characterized in that, The high-voltage contact is equipped with a temperature detection probe, which is located on the side of the sealing ring facing the charging outlet. The temperature detection probe is connected to a transmission harness extending to the charging outlet.

15. The vehicle charging dock according to any one of claims 1-14, characterized in that, The high-voltage contact and the high-voltage wire welded parts are connected as one unit by ultrasonic welding or friction welding.

16. The vehicle charging dock according to any one of claims 1-14, characterized in that, The high-voltage contact includes a high-voltage positive contact and a high-voltage negative contact, and both the high-voltage positive contact and the high-voltage negative contact are provided with the high-voltage contact welding component; The high-voltage charging cable includes a high-voltage positive charging cable and a high-voltage negative charging cable. Both the high-voltage positive charging cable and the high-voltage negative charging cable are provided with high-voltage wire welding parts. The high-voltage contact welding parts of the high-voltage positive contact are welded to the high-voltage wire welding parts of the high-voltage positive charging cable, and the high-voltage contact welding parts of the high-voltage negative contact are welded to the high-voltage wire welding parts of the high-voltage negative charging cable.

17. The vehicle charging dock according to any one of claims 1-14, characterized in that, Also includes: A low-voltage contact element, which is mounted in the charging channel via the pressure plate and exposed from the charging inlet; A low-voltage charging cable extends from the charging outlet into the charging channel and is connected to the low-voltage contact.

18. A vehicle, characterized in that, include: The vehicle charging dock according to any one of claims 1-17.

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