Adapter bracket and vehicle

Abstract

The embodiment of the present disclosure provides a switching support and a vehicle, and relates to the technical field of vehicles. The switching support comprises a plate body, the plate body is provided with a first mounting hole, a second mounting hole and a third mounting hole, the first mounting hole and the second mounting hole are used for connecting a first charging seat, the first mounting hole and the third mounting hole are used for connecting a second charging seat, and the mounting size of the first charging seat is different from the mounting size of the second charging seat. The embodiment of the present disclosure provides that the switching support is connected with a vehicle body and charging seats of different sizes, so that the vehicle body can be adapted to various charging seats, the design of the vehicle body does not need to be changed according to the mounting size of the charging seat, the production process of the vehicle is simplified, and the production cost of the vehicle is reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of vehicle technology, and in particular to an adapter bracket and a vehicle. Background Technology

[0002] With the rapid development of new energy vehicles, various regions around the world have designed corresponding standards to ensure the industry's standardized development. Because charging voltages differ in different regions, charging sockets for new energy vehicles have different design standards, and their installation dimensions also vary.

[0003] In related technologies, the charging dock is directly connected to the vehicle body. Charging docks with different design standards cannot be adapted to vehicles of the same size due to their different dimensions. The vehicle body design needs to be adjusted accordingly based on the size of the charging dock, which increases production costs. Summary of the Invention

[0004] In view of this, embodiments of the present disclosure provide an adapter bracket and a vehicle, such that the vehicle body can be adapted to various charging docks via the adapter bracket.

[0005] Specifically, the following technical solutions are included:

[0006] In a first aspect, embodiments of this disclosure provide an adapter bracket, including a plate having a first mounting hole, a second mounting hole, and a third mounting hole. The first mounting hole and the second mounting hole are used to connect a first charging dock, and the first mounting hole and the third mounting hole are used to connect a second charging dock. The mounting dimensions of the first charging dock are different from the mounting dimensions of the second charging dock.

[0007] Optionally, the plate is square, the first mounting hole is located at one corner of the plate, and the second mounting hole and the third mounting hole are located at the corners of the plate adjacent to the corner where the first mounting hole is located.

[0008] Optionally, there are two second mounting holes and two third mounting holes. The two second mounting holes are located at two corners of the plate adjacent to the corner where the first mounting hole is located, and the two third mounting holes are located at two corners of the plate adjacent to the corner where the first mounting hole is located.

[0009] Optionally, the distance between the second mounting hole and the first mounting hole is less than the distance between the third mounting hole and the first mounting hole.

[0010] Optionally, it also includes a connector, the plate having a connection hole through which the connector passes and is connected to the vehicle body.

[0011] Optionally, the plate has a protrusion that is connected to a corner of the plate, and the connecting hole is located on the protrusion.

[0012] Optionally, there are three connecting holes and three protrusions, with the three protrusions connected to the three corners of the plate, and the three connecting holes located on the three protrusions respectively.

[0013] Optionally, the plate has a through hole located in the central region of the plate.

[0014] Optionally, the plate has a flanged structure and a reinforcing rib, the flanged structure surrounding the edge of the plate, and the reinforcing rib located between the edge of the plate and the through hole.

[0015] Secondly, this disclosure provides a vehicle including a vehicle body, the aforementioned adapter bracket, and a first charging dock or a second charging dock, wherein the adapter bracket is connected to the vehicle body, and the first charging dock or the second charging dock is connected to the adapter bracket.

[0016] Optionally, the vehicle further includes a cable and a cable tray, the cable being located in the cable tray, the cable tray being connected to the vehicle body, and one end of the cable being connected to the first charging dock or the second charging dock.

[0017] The beneficial effects of the technical solutions provided in this disclosure include at least the following:

[0018] The adapter bracket provided in this embodiment has a first mounting hole, a second mounting hole, and a third mounting hole. The first and second mounting holes are used to connect a first charging dock, and the first and third mounting holes are used to connect a second charging dock. This embodiment provides an adapter bracket for connecting a vehicle body and charging docks of different sizes, enabling the vehicle body to be adapted to various charging docks without requiring changes to the vehicle body design based on the installation size of the charging dock. This simplifies the vehicle production process and helps reduce vehicle production costs. Attached Figure Description

[0019] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the accompanying drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0020] Figure 1 A top view of the adapter bracket provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0021] Figure 2 A bottom view of the adapter bracket provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0022] Figure 3 This is an installation dimension diagram of a charging dock;

[0023] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the installation of the adapter bracket provided in an embodiment of this disclosure.

[0024] The reference numerals in the figure are respectively:

[0025] 1-Board; 11-First mounting hole; 12-Second mounting hole; 13-Third mounting hole; 14-Connecting hole; 15-Protrusion; 16-Through hole; 17-Reinforcing rib; 18-Flanged structure; 2-Connector; 3-Body; 4-Charging base; 41-Indicator light; 5-Bolt; 6-Cable; 7-Cable protection groove.

[0026] The accompanying drawings have illustrated specific embodiments of this application, which will be described in more detail below. These drawings and descriptions are not intended to limit the scope of the concept in any way, but rather to illustrate the concept of this application to those skilled in the art through reference to specific embodiments. Detailed Implementation

[0027] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this disclosure will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of this disclosure. Based on the embodiments of this disclosure, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this disclosure.

[0028] Figure 1 This is a top view of the adapter bracket provided in an embodiment of this disclosure. Figure 1 As shown, the adapter bracket includes a plate 1, which has a first mounting hole 11, a second mounting hole 12 and a third mounting hole 13. The first mounting hole 11 and the second mounting hole 12 are used to connect a first charging dock, and the first mounting hole 11 and the third mounting hole 13 are used to connect a second charging dock. The mounting dimensions of the first charging dock are different from the mounting dimensions of the second charging dock.

[0029] In the adapter bracket provided in this embodiment, the plate 1 has a first mounting hole 11, a second mounting hole 12, and a third mounting hole 13. The first mounting hole 11 and the second mounting hole 12 are used to connect a first charging dock, and the first mounting hole 11 and the third mounting hole 13 are used to connect a second charging dock. The installation dimensions of the first charging dock are different from those of the second charging dock. This embodiment provides an adapter bracket for connecting a vehicle body and charging docks of different sizes, enabling the vehicle body to be adapted to various charging docks without requiring changes to the vehicle body design based on the installation dimensions of the charging docks. This simplifies the vehicle production process and helps reduce vehicle production costs.

[0030] To make the technical solutions and advantages of this application clearer, the embodiments of this application will be described in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0031] In some embodiments of this disclosure, such as Figure 1 As shown, the adapter bracket includes a plate 1, which has a first mounting hole 11, a second mounting hole 12, and a third mounting hole 13. The first mounting hole 11 and the second mounting hole 12 are adapted to connect a first charging dock, and the first mounting hole 11 and the third mounting hole 13 are adapted to connect a second charging dock. The first and second charging docks have different mounting dimensions; for example, one of the first and second charging docks conforms to the dimensions of the Chinese national standard GBT 20234.2, while the other conforms to the dimensions of the European standard IEC 62196-2.

[0032] The first mounting hole 11 is a shared mounting hole for both the first and second charging sockets. The second mounting hole 12 is used only for mounting the first charging socket, and the third mounting hole 13 is used only for mounting the second charging socket. The adapter bracket provided in this embodiment, by providing the first mounting hole 11, the second mounting hole 12, and the third mounting hole 13 on the plate 1, allows the adapter bracket to adapt to first and second charging sockets of different sizes. This expands the types of charging sockets that can be mounted to the vehicle body via the adapter bracket, improves the vehicle body's adaptability, and reduces the vehicle's design and development costs.

[0033] In some embodiments of this disclosure, such as Figure 1 As shown, the plate 1 has a square-like structure. The first mounting hole 11 is located at a corner of the plate 1, and the second mounting hole 12 and the third mounting hole 13 are located at the corners of the plate 1 adjacent to the first mounting hole 11. For example, there may be one second mounting hole 12 and one third mounting hole 13, located at two corners adjacent to the corner where the first mounting hole 11 is located. Alternatively, both the second mounting hole 12 and the third mounting hole 13 may be located at the same corner adjacent to the corner where the first mounting hole 11 is located.

[0034] Optionally, see Figure 1 There are two second mounting holes 12 and two third mounting holes 13. The two second mounting holes 12 are located at the two corners of the plate 1 adjacent to the first mounting hole 11, and the two third mounting holes 13 are located at the two corners of the plate 1 adjacent to the first mounting hole 11. Both the first charging base and the second charging base are connected to the adapter bracket through the first mounting hole 11, the second mounting hole 12, and the third mounting hole 13, which helps to improve the stability of the charging base installation.

[0035] Optionally, such as Figure 1As shown, the distance between the second mounting hole 12 and the first mounting hole 11 is less than the distance between the third mounting hole 13 and the first mounting hole 11. The second mounting hole 12 is closer to the first mounting hole 11 than the third mounting hole 13, thus adapting to charging docks of different sizes.

[0036] In some embodiments of this disclosure, such as Figure 1 As shown, the plate 1 is provided with a connecting hole 14, which is used to connect the plate 1 to the vehicle body. Specifically, the plate 1 has a protrusion 15, which is connected to the corner of the plate 1, and the connecting hole 14 is located on the protrusion 15. The protrusion 15 can increase the area of ​​the plate 1, thereby moving the location of the connecting hole 14 away from the corner of the plate 1 and spacing it a certain distance from the first mounting hole 11, the second mounting hole 12, and the third mounting hole 13, so as to avoid interference between the vehicle body and the installed charging socket.

[0037] Optionally, such as Figure 1 As shown, there are three connecting holes 14 and three protrusions 15. The three protrusions 15 are connected to the three corners of the plate 1, and the three connecting holes 14 are respectively provided on the three protrusions 15. Specifically, one protrusion 15 is connected to the corner where the first mounting hole 11 is located, one protrusion 15 is connected to the corner where one second mounting hole 12 and one third mounting hole 13 are located, and one protrusion 15 is connected to the corner where another second mounting hole 12 and another third mounting hole 13 are located. One of the three connecting holes 14 is an oblong hole to reduce the impact of machining errors of the vehicle body and adapter bracket on assembly. For example, the oblong hole is a connecting hole 14 located on the protrusion 15 connected to the corner where the first mounting hole 11 is located. The dimensions of the three connecting holes 14 can be different; for example, the diameter of one connecting hole 14 near the corner where the second mounting hole 12 and the third mounting hole 13 are located is larger than the diameter of another connecting hole 14 near the corner where the second mounting hole 12 and the third mounting hole 13 are located.

[0038] Figure 2 A bottom view of an adapter bracket provided in an embodiment of this disclosure. See also some embodiments of this disclosure. Figure 2 The plate 1 has a through hole 16 located in the central area of ​​the plate 1. Part of the edge of the through hole 16 is arc-shaped, and part of the edge is straight. The through hole 16 is used to engage with the end of the charging socket, and its large diameter allows cable connectors to pass through without squeezing against the cable, facilitating the mounting of the charging socket onto the adapter bracket. Furthermore, this through hole 16 reduces the amount of sheet material required for molding, thereby reducing the weight of the plate 1.

[0039] Optionally, such as Figure 2As shown, the plate 1 has a flange structure 18. The flange structure 18 surrounds the edge of the plate 1 and extends to the protrusion 15. The flange structure 18 can improve the strength of the plate 1 and prevent the plate 1 from deforming due to compression during installation.

[0040] In some embodiments of this disclosure, such as Figure 2 As shown, the side of plate 1 furthest from the charging base is used for welding connection with the vehicle body.

[0041] Optionally, such as Figure 2 As shown, the plate 1 has reinforcing ribs 17 located between the edge of the plate 1 and the through hole 16. Exemplarily, there are multiple reinforcing ribs 17 extending from the flange structure 18 to the through hole 16, wherein some reinforcing ribs 17 are located between the first mounting hole 11 and the second mounting hole 12, and some reinforcing ribs 17 are located between two third mounting holes 13. The reinforcing ribs 17 are used to further improve the strength of the plate 1 for more stable fabrication and fixation of the charging base.

[0042] It should be noted that the adapter bracket provided in this embodiment can be made of materials such as stainless steel plate, cold-rolled steel plate, hot-rolled steel plate, aluminum plate, aluminum alloy, magnesium alloy, and titanium alloy.

[0043] Figure 3 This is an installation dimension diagram of a charging dock. (For example...) Figure 3 As shown, in the national standard GB / T 20234.2, the inner diameter c of the AC charging interface is... In European standard IEC 62196-2, the inner diameter c of the AC charging interface is... Therefore, the diameter of the through hole used to accommodate the charging interface in this application is not less than To meet the requirements of Chinese national standards and European standards. In Chinese national standard GB / T 20234.2, the diameter d of the mounting hole is... The distance 'a' between adjacent mounting holes is 60mm, and European standard IEC 62196-2 does not specify corresponding dimensional requirements. Therefore, in this embodiment, the diameters of the first mounting hole 11, the second mounting hole 12, and the third mounting hole 13 are... The distance between the first mounting hole 11 and the second mounting hole 12 is 60mm, and the distance between the first mounting hole 11 and the third mounting hole 13 is 65mm-74mm. This allows the adapter bracket to meet both national and European standard installation requirements simultaneously, eliminating the need to change the vehicle body design based on the installation dimensions of European and national standard charging sockets. This simplifies the vehicle production process and helps reduce vehicle production costs.

[0044] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the installation of the adapter bracket provided in an embodiment of this disclosure. In some embodiments of this disclosure, such as... Figure 4As shown, the adapter bracket also includes a connector 2, which passes through the connection hole 14 and is connected to the vehicle body. In this embodiment, the adapter bracket can be connected to the vehicle body by having three connectors 2 respectively engage with three connection holes 14. For example, the connector 2 is an M6 bolt, and a threaded sleeve is welded to the corresponding position on the vehicle body; the sleeve and bolt are connected by threads. Since the outer diameter of the sleeve is generally 15mm, the distance between the connection hole 14 and the first mounting hole 11, the second mounting hole 12, and the third mounting hole 13 is less than 18mm to avoid the sleeve interfering with the installation of the charging socket.

[0045] In some embodiments of this disclosure, such as Figure 4 As shown, the adapter bracket also includes a bolt 5, which passes through the first mounting hole 11, the second mounting hole 12 and the third mounting hole 13 and is connected to the charging base.

[0046] On the other hand, this disclosure also provides a vehicle, see [link to relevant documentation]. Figure 4 The vehicle includes a body 3, the aforementioned adapter bracket, and a first charging socket or a second charging socket. The adapter bracket is connected to the body 3, and the first or second charging socket is connected to the adapter bracket. One of the first and second charging sockets conforms to the Chinese national standard GB / T 20234.2, while the other conforms to the European standard IEC 62196-2. Both the first and second charging sockets have threaded holes. The threaded hole of the first charging socket corresponds to the first mounting hole 11 and the second mounting hole 12, and the threaded hole of the second charging socket corresponds to the first mounting hole 11 and the third mounting hole 13. This allows the adapter bracket to be connected to the first or second charging socket using bolts 5.

[0047] It should be noted that the first charging dock and the second charging dock can be either fast charging docks or slow charging docks, and this embodiment of the present disclosure does not limit them.

[0048] In the vehicle provided in this embodiment, the adapter bracket plate 1 has a first mounting hole 11, a second mounting hole 12, and a third mounting hole 13. The first mounting hole 11 and the second mounting hole 12 are used to connect a first charging dock, and the first mounting hole 11 and the third mounting hole 13 are used to connect a second charging dock. This embodiment provides an adapter bracket for connecting the vehicle body 3 and charging docks of different sizes, enabling the vehicle body to adapt to various charging docks without requiring changes to the vehicle body design based on the installation dimensions of the charging docks. This simplifies the vehicle production process and helps reduce vehicle production costs.

[0049] In some embodiments of this disclosure, see Figure 4The vehicle also includes a cable 6 and a cable tray 7. The cable 6 is located in the cable tray 7, which is connected to the vehicle body 3 and extends towards the adapter bracket. One end of the cable 6 is connected to the vehicle's battery assembly, and the other end passes through the through hole 16 and is connected to the charging socket 4. The cable tray 7 is used to accommodate and secure the cable 6, preventing it from vibrating and making noise during vehicle movement, and also protecting the cable 6 from being scratched by other parts.

[0050] Optionally, such as Figure 4 As shown, the charging dock 4 has an indicator light 41, which is located on the side of the charging dock 4 away from the vehicle body 3. The indicator light 41 is used to indicate the current charging status of the vehicle and can indicate abnormal status.

[0051] The adapter bracket provided in this embodiment can be installed in a vehicle through the following steps. First, align the connecting hole 14 on the adapter bracket with the threaded hole on the vehicle body 3, and connect the adapter bracket to the vehicle body 3 through the connector 2, while passing one end of the cable 6 through the through hole 16. Then, electrically connect the charging socket 4 to the cable 6, insert the end of the charging socket 4 connected to the cable 6 into the through hole 16, and align the hole on the charging socket 4 with the first mounting hole 11 and the second mounting hole 12 or the third mounting hole 13. Finally, fix the charging socket 4 to the adapter bracket with bolts 5. The charging socket 4 can be the GBT 20234.2 charging socket or the IEC 62196-2 charging socket mentioned in the above embodiment. The vehicle can install the GBT 20234.2 charging socket or the IEC 62196-2 charging socket onto the same size vehicle body 3 through the adapter bracket, thus enabling the vehicle body 3 to accommodate both types of charging sockets without changing the structure and size of the vehicle body 3 according to the installation size of the charging socket, simplifying the vehicle production process. Furthermore, the adapter bracket is connected to the charging base 5 and the vehicle body 3 respectively by bolts. The connection structure is simple and easy to operate, which helps to reduce the production cost of the vehicle.

[0052] As can be seen from the above description of the embodiments, the adapter bracket and vehicle provided in this disclosure have at least the following advantages compared with the prior art: the first mounting hole 11 and the second mounting hole 12 are used to connect the first charging dock, the first mounting hole 11 and the third mounting hole 13 are used to connect the second charging dock, the size of the first charging dock is different from that of the second charging dock, the adapter bracket connects the vehicle body and the charging dock of different sizes, so that the vehicle body can be adapted to a variety of charging docks, without having to change the vehicle body design according to the installation size of the charging dock, simplifying the vehicle production process and helping to reduce the production cost of the vehicle.

[0053] It should be noted that in this article, "several" and "at least one" refer to one or more, while "multiple" and "at least two" refer to two or more. "And / or" describes the relationship between related objects, indicating that three relationships can exist. For example, A and / or B can represent: A alone, A and B simultaneously, or B alone. The character " / " generally indicates that the preceding and following related objects have an "or" relationship.

[0054] In the description of this disclosure, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this disclosure according to the specific circumstances.

[0055] In this disclosure, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature includes the first feature directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0056] In the description of this disclosure, 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," "clockwise," "counterclockwise," "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 application and simplifying the description, and do not 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 disclosure.

[0057] In the description of this specification, the references to the terms "certain embodiments", "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "illustrative embodiment", "example", "specific example", or "some examples" refer to specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in connection with the embodiments or examples that are included in at least one embodiment or example of this disclosure.

[0058] The above description is merely an embodiment of this disclosure. Those skilled in the art should understand that the above description is merely a specific embodiment of this application and is not intended to limit this disclosure. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this disclosure should be included within the protection scope of this disclosure.

Claims

1. An adapter bracket, characterized in that, Includes a plate (1) and a connector (2). The plate (1) has a first mounting hole (11), a second mounting hole (12) and a third mounting hole (13). The first mounting hole (11) and the second mounting hole (12) are used to connect a first charging dock, and the first mounting hole (11) and the third mounting hole (13) are used to connect a second charging dock. The mounting dimensions of the first charging dock are different from the mounting dimensions of the second charging dock. The plate (1) is square, the first mounting hole (11) is located at one corner of the plate (1), the second mounting hole (12) and the third mounting hole (13) are located at the corners of the plate (1) adjacent to the corner where the first mounting hole (11) is located, and the plate (1) has a through hole (16) located in the central area of ​​the plate (1); There are two second mounting holes (12) and two third mounting holes (13). The two second mounting holes (12) are located at the two corners of the plate (1) adjacent to the corner where the first mounting hole (11) is located. The two third mounting holes (13) are located at the two corners of the plate (1) adjacent to the corner where the first mounting hole (11) is located. On the same side of the plate (1), the second mounting hole (12) is located between the first mounting hole (11) and the third mounting hole (13). The distance between the first mounting hole (11) and the third mounting hole (13) is 65mm-74mm. The plate (1) has a connecting hole (14) and a protrusion (15). The protrusion (15) is connected to the corner of the plate (1). The connecting hole (14) is located on the protrusion (15). The connector (2) passes through the connecting hole (14) and is connected to the vehicle body. The plate (1) has a flange structure (18) and a plurality of reinforcing ribs (17). The flange structure (18) surrounds the edge of the plate (1) and extends to the protrusion (15). The reinforcing ribs (17) are located between the edge of the plate (1) and the through hole (16).

2. The adapter bracket according to claim 1, characterized in that, The distance between the second mounting hole (12) and the first mounting hole (11) is less than the distance between the third mounting hole (13) and the first mounting hole (11).

3. A vehicle, characterized in that, The device includes a vehicle body (3), an adapter bracket as described in claim 1 or 2, and a first charging dock or a second charging dock, wherein the adapter bracket is connected to the vehicle body (3), and the first charging dock or the second charging dock is connected to the adapter bracket.

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