Mounting seat of charging seat and charging seat

By designing an integrated molded mount and a simplified plug-in structure, the problems of complex structure and many components of the charging mount are solved, and cost reduction and sealing effect are improved.

CN119209076APending Publication Date: 2024-12-27TYCO ELECTRONICS (SHANGHAI) CO LTD +2
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Application Number
CN202411709554.9
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-11-26
Publication Date
2024-12-27

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Technical Problem

The existing charging base has complex structure, large number of components and high cost.

Method used

Design an integrated mount with a jack for plugging the power connection module and the signal connection module. The module is fixed and positioned through snap and positioning features, eliminating the charging base housing and simplifying the structure. Reduced component count.

Benefits of technology

The charging base is simplified in structure, reduces costs, and ensures sealing effect through sealing rings and seals.

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Abstract

The invention discloses a mounting seat of a charging seat and the charging seat. A first jack for inserting a power connection module and a second jack for inserting a signal connection module are formed in the mounting seat, and the mounting seat is an integrally formed part and is suitable for being fixed on a mounting panel. According to the charging seat, the power connection module and the signal connection module are directly inserted into the mounting seat of the charging seat, and a charging seat shell for independently mounting the power connection module and the signal connection module does not need to be provided, so that the charging seat shell is omitted, the structure of the charging seat is simplified, the number of parts of the charging seat is reduced, and the cost is reduced.
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Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to a mounting seat of a charging seat and a charging seat comprising the mounting seat. Background Art

[0002] In the prior art, a charging stand generally includes a shell, a mounting frame, a power terminal, a signal terminal, a lead frame and a temperature sensor. The mounting frame is used to be fixed to a mounting panel, for example, to a body sheet metal. The shell generally includes a front shell and a rear shell assembled together. The front shell is fixed to the mounting frame by screws. A first socket for inserting the power terminal and a second socket for inserting the signal terminal are formed in the front shell. The temperature sensor is integrated on the lead frame, and the lead frame is installed in the rear shell. The temperature sensor is in thermal contact with the power terminal to detect the temperature of the power terminal. The signal terminal is electrically connected to the lead frame. The existing charging stand of this type has the disadvantages of complex structure, too many components and high cost. Summary of the invention

[0003] The purpose of the present invention is to solve at least one aspect of the above-mentioned problems and defects in the prior art.

[0004] According to one aspect of the present invention, a charging base mounting base is provided, wherein a first plug hole for inserting a power connection module and a second plug hole for inserting a signal connection module are formed in the mounting base, and the mounting base is an integrally formed part and is suitable for being fixed to a mounting panel.

[0005] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the mounting base has a snap feature formed in the first socket, and the snap feature engages with a matching snap feature on the housing of the power connection module to lock the power connection module in the first socket.

[0006] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the snap-fit ​​feature includes a plurality of elastic arms formed on a peripheral wall of the first insertion hole, the plurality of elastic arms are spaced apart in a circumferential direction of the first insertion hole and respectively engage with a plurality of slots on the housing.

[0007] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the mounting seat has a positioning feature formed in the first socket, and the positioning feature engages with a matching positioning feature on the housing of the power connection module to position the power connection module in a circumferential direction of the first socket.

[0008] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the positioning feature includes at least one guide groove formed on the inner circumferential surface of the first insertion hole, the at least one guide groove extends along the axial direction of the first insertion hole and is respectively engaged with at least one guide rib on the housing.

[0009] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a plurality of first plug holes for respectively inserting a plurality of power connection modules and a plurality of second plug holes for respectively inserting a plurality of signal connection modules are formed in the mounting seat.

[0010] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the mounting seat has a flange portion, on which a connection hole is formed for allowing a threaded connector to pass through, so that the flange portion can be fastened to the mounting panel by the threaded connector passing through the connection hole.

[0011] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the mounting seat is an integral injection molded part.

[0012] According to another aspect of the present invention, a charging base is provided, which includes: the aforementioned mounting base; a power connection module detachably inserted into a first socket of the mounting base; and a signal connection module detachably inserted into a second socket of the mounting base.

[0013] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the power connection module includes: a shell body, formed with a terminal socket; and a power terminal, which is inserted into the terminal socket of the shell body, and a matching snap feature suitable for engaging with a snap feature on the mounting seat is formed on the shell body to lock the power connection module into the first socket of the mounting seat.

[0014] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the matching snap-fit ​​feature includes a plurality of snap-fit ​​grooves formed on the outer side of the shell, the plurality of snap-fit ​​grooves are spaced apart in the circumferential direction of the shell, and the plurality of snap-fit ​​grooves are suitable for respectively engaging with a plurality of elastic arms in the first socket of the mounting seat.

[0015] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a mating positioning feature suitable for engaging with a positioning feature on the mounting base is formed on the shell, so that the power connection module can be positioned in the first socket of the mounting base through the mating positioning feature to prevent the power connection module from rotating relative to the mounting base.

[0016] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the matching positioning feature includes at least one guide rib formed on the outer side of the shell, and the at least one guide rib extends along the axial direction of the shell and is suitable for respectively engaging with at least one guide groove in the mounting seat, for guiding the power connection module to be inserted into the mounting seat along the axial direction of the first hole and positioning the power connection module in the circumferential direction of the first hole.

[0017] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the charging base further includes: a sealing ring, which is sleeved on the shell and is suitable for being radially squeezed between the shell and the inner circumference of the first socket of the mounting base to achieve sealing therebetween.

[0018] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a circle of sealing ring installation grooves is formed on the outer side of the housing, and the sealing ring is positioned and installed in the sealing ring installation grooves.

[0019] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the matching snap features and the matching positioning features on the shell are staggered from each other in the circumferential direction of the shell and separated from each other by a predetermined distance in the axial direction of the shell, and the sealing ring installation groove on the shell is located between the matching snap features and the matching positioning features.

[0020] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the power terminal includes a terminal body having a cylindrical portion and a welding portion connected to a rear end of the cylindrical portion, the welding portion being used to be welded to a power line to be electrically connected to the power line.

[0021] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the power connection module further includes: a power line, one end of which extends into the housing and is welded to a welding portion of the power terminal, and the power line is led out from a rear port of the first jack.

[0022] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the power connection module also includes: a temperature sensor, which is arranged in the shell and in thermal contact with the welding portion of the power terminal, for detecting the temperature of the power terminal, and the lead of the temperature sensor is led out from the rear port of the first jack.

[0023] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the power connection module further includes: a heat shrink tube, which is sleeved and heat-shrunk on one end of the power cord, the welding portion of the power terminal and the main body of the temperature sensor to fix the temperature sensor to the welding portion of the power terminal.

[0024] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the welding portion of the power terminal is flat and has two opposite sides in its thickness direction, one end of the power line is welded to one side of the welding portion of the power terminal, and the main body of the temperature sensor is fixed to the other side of the welding portion of the power terminal.

[0025] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the power connection module further includes: a sealant, which is injection molded onto the cylindrical portion of the power terminal and enters into the inner cavity of the cylindrical portion through an opening on the cylindrical portion, the sealant being used to seal the inner cavity of the cylindrical portion of the power terminal and the first socket on the mounting seat.

[0026] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the power connection module further includes: an elastic member inserted into the front portion of the cylindrical portion of the power terminal to electrically contact the inserted mating power terminal, the terminal body and the elastic member being respectively integrally stamped parts.

[0027] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the power connection module also includes: a rear end cap, which is inserted into the rear port of the shell; a sealing plug, which is arranged in the rear end cap; and a sealing ring, which is installed in a mounting groove on the outer side of the rear end cap, and the leads of the power line and the temperature sensor pass through the sealing plug and the rear end cap and are led out from the rear port of the shell, the sealing plug is used to achieve sealing between the power line and the rear end cap and between the leads and the rear end cap, and the sealing ring is used to achieve sealing between the rear end cap and the shell.

[0028] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a plurality of elastic buckles are formed on the peripheral wall at the rear end of the rear end cap, and a plurality of slot holes are formed on the peripheral wall of the rear port of the shell, and the plurality of elastic buckles are respectively engaged in the plurality of slot holes to lock the rear end cap in the shell.

[0029] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the signal connection module includes: a signal terminal, which is inserted into the second socket of the mounting base, and a locking spring is formed on the signal terminal, and the locking spring is engaged with the inner wall of the second socket to lock the signal terminal in the second socket.

[0030] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the signal connection module further includes: a signal line connected to a rear end of the signal terminal and led out from a rear port of the second jack.

[0031] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the signal terminal has a cylindrical body and a first crimping portion connected to a rear end of the cylindrical body, and the first crimping portion is crimped onto a front end of the signal line to be electrically connected to the signal line.

[0032] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the signal connection module further includes: an elastic seal, which is arranged in the rear port of the second jack and forms a through hole allowing the signal line to pass through, and the elastic seal is used to achieve sealing between the signal line and the inner circumference of the second jack.

[0033] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the signal terminal further has a second crimping portion connected to a rear end of the first crimping portion, and the second crimping portion is crimped onto a front end of the elastic seal to fix the elastic seal to the signal terminal.

[0034] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a plurality of contact springs are formed on the front portion of the cylindrical body of the signal terminal. The plurality of contact springs are spaced apart in the circumferential direction of the signal terminal for electrically contacting the inserted mating signal terminal.

[0035] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the signal terminal further includes: an injection molded seal, which is injection molded onto the cylindrical body of the signal terminal and enters into the inner cavity of the cylindrical body through an opening on the cylindrical body, the injection molded seal being used to seal the inner cavity of the cylindrical body of the signal terminal and the second jack of the charging seat housing.

[0036] In the aforementioned various exemplary embodiments according to the present invention, the power connection module and the signal connection module are directly inserted into the mounting base of the charging base, and there is no need to provide a charging base shell for separately installing the power connection module and the signal connection module. Therefore, the present invention omits the charging base shell, simplifies the structure of the charging base, reduces the number of components of the charging base, and reduces the cost.

[0037] Other objects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the following description of the present invention with reference to the accompanying drawings, which will help to provide a comprehensive understanding of the present invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0038] Figure 1 A perspective schematic diagram showing a charging stand according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention; Figure 2 An exploded schematic diagram showing a charging stand according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention; Figure 3 An exploded cross-sectional view showing a charging station according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention; Figure 4 An assembled cross-sectional view showing a charging stand according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention; Figure 5 A perspective schematic diagram showing a power connection module of a charging stand according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention; Figure 6 An exploded schematic diagram showing a power connection module according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention; Figure 7 A schematic diagram showing an assembly of a power connection module according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention; Figure 8 A plan cross-sectional view showing a power connection module according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention; Fig. 9 Another exploded schematic diagram showing a charging stand according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention; Fig.10 Another exploded cross-sectional view of a charging station according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown; Fig.11 Another assembled cross-sectional view of a charging station according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0039] The technical solution of the present invention is further specifically described below by examples and in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. In the specification, the same or similar reference numerals indicate the same or similar components. The following description of the embodiments of the present invention with reference to the accompanying drawings is intended to explain the overall inventive concept of the present invention and should not be construed as a limitation of the present invention.

[0040] In addition, in the detailed description below, for ease of explanation, many specific details are set forth to provide a comprehensive understanding of the disclosed embodiments. However, it is apparent that one or more embodiments may be implemented without these specific details. In other cases, known structures and devices are embodied in a schematic manner to simplify the accompanying drawings.

[0041] According to an overall technical concept of the present invention, a charging base mounting base is provided, wherein a first jack for inserting a power connection module and a second jack for inserting a signal connection module are formed in the mounting base, the mounting base is an integrally formed part and is suitable for being fixed to a mounting panel.

[0042] According to another general technical concept of the present invention, a charging base is provided, which includes: the aforementioned mounting base; a power connection module detachably inserted into a first socket of the mounting base; and a signal connection module detachably inserted into a second socket of the mounting base.

[0043] Figure 1 A perspective schematic diagram showing a charging stand according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention; Figure 2 An exploded schematic diagram showing a charging stand according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention; Figure 3An exploded cross-sectional view showing a charging station according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention; Figure 4 An assembled cross-sectional view showing a charging stand according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention; Figure 5 A perspective schematic diagram showing a power connection module 100 of a charging stand according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention; Figure 6 An exploded schematic diagram showing a power connection module 100 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention; Figure 7 A schematic diagram showing an assembly of a power connection module 100 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention; Figure 8 A plan cross-sectional view showing a power connection module 100 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention; Fig. 9 Another exploded schematic diagram showing a charging stand according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention; Fig.10 Another exploded cross-sectional view of a charging station according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown; Fig.11 Another assembled cross-sectional view of a charging station according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0044] like Figures 1 to 11 As shown, in an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a mounting base 2 of a charging base is disclosed. A first socket 201 for inserting a power connection module 100 and a second socket 202 for inserting a signal connection module 500 are formed in the mounting base 2. The mounting base 2 is an integrally formed part and is suitable for being fixed to a mounting panel (e.g., a body sheet metal). In the illustrated embodiment, the mounting base 2 may be an integral injection molded part. The power connection module 100 includes a power terminal 4, which may be a charging terminal in the charging base for carrying a large current, or may be a grounding protection terminal for grounding protection. The signal connection module 500 includes a signal terminal 5.

[0045] like Figures 1 to 11 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the mounting base 2 has a snap feature formed in the first socket 201 , which engages with a matching snap feature on the housing 1 of the power connection module 100 to lock the power connection module 100 in the first socket 201 .

[0046] like Figures 1 to 11 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the snap-fit ​​feature includes a plurality of elastic arms 21 formed on the peripheral wall of the first insertion hole 201 , and the plurality of elastic arms 21 are spaced apart in the circumferential direction of the first insertion hole 201 and respectively engage with a plurality of slots 11 on the housing 1 .

[0047] like Figures 1 to 11As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the mounting base 2 has a positioning feature formed in the first socket 201 , which engages with a matching positioning feature on the housing 1 of the power connection module 100 to position the power connection module 100 in the circumferential direction of the first socket 201 .

[0048] like Figures 1 to 11 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the aforementioned positioning feature includes at least one guide groove 22 formed on the inner circumferential surface of the first plug hole 201, and the at least one guide groove 22 extends along the axial direction of the first plug hole 201 and is respectively engaged with at least one guide rib 12 on the shell 1.

[0049] like Figures 1 to 11 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, a plurality of first plug holes 201 for respectively inserting a plurality of power connection modules 100 and a plurality of second plug holes 202 for respectively inserting a plurality of signal connection modules 500 are formed in the mounting seat 2 .

[0050] like Figures 1 to 11 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the mounting base 2 has a flange portion 23, on which a connection hole 23a is formed for allowing a threaded connector to pass through, so that the flange portion 23 can be fastened to the mounting panel by the threaded connector passing through the connection hole 23a.

[0051] like Figures 1 to 11 As shown, in another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a charging base is also disclosed. The charging base includes: a mounting base 2, a power connection module 100 and a signal connection module 500. The power connection module 100 is detachably inserted into the first socket 201 of the mounting base. The signal connection module 500 is detachably inserted into the second socket 202 of the mounting base.

[0052] like Figures 1 to 11 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the power connection module 100 includes: a housing 1 and a power terminal 4. The housing 1 is formed with a terminal insertion hole 101. The power terminal 4 is inserted into the terminal insertion hole 101 of the housing 1. A matching snap feature suitable for engaging with a snap feature on the mounting seat 2 is formed on the housing 1 to lock the power connection module 100 into the first insertion hole 201 of the mounting seat 2.

[0053] like Figures 1 to 11 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the matching snap-fit ​​feature includes a plurality of snap-fit ​​grooves 11 formed on the outer side of the shell 1, the plurality of snap-fit ​​grooves 11 are spaced apart in the circumferential direction of the shell 1, and the plurality of snap-fit ​​grooves 11 are suitable for respectively engaging with a plurality of elastic arms 21 in the first socket 201 of the mounting seat 2.

[0054] like Figures 1 to 11As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, a mating positioning feature suitable for engaging with a positioning feature on the mounting base 2 is formed on the housing 1, so that the power connection module 100 can be positioned in the first socket 201 of the mounting base 2 by the mating positioning feature to prevent the power connection module 100 from rotating relative to the mounting base 2.

[0055] like Figures 1 to 11 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the matching positioning feature includes at least one guide rib 12 formed on the outer side of the shell 1, and the at least one guide rib 12 extends along the axial direction of the shell 1 and is suitable for respectively engaging with at least one guide groove 22 in the mounting seat 2, for guiding the power connection module 100 to be inserted into the mounting seat 2 along the axial direction of the first hole 201 and positioning the power connection module 100 in the circumferential direction of the first hole 201.

[0056] like Figures 1 to 11 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the charging base also includes a sealing ring 3, which is sleeved on the shell 1 and is suitable for being radially squeezed between the shell 1 and the inner circumference of the first hole 201 of the mounting base 2 to achieve sealing therebetween.

[0057] like Figures 1 to 11 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, a circle of sealing ring installation grooves 13 is formed on the outer side of the housing 1 , and the sealing ring 3 is positioned and installed in the sealing ring installation groove 13 .

[0058] like Figures 1 to 11 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the matching snap features and the matching positioning features on the shell 1 are staggered from each other in the circumferential direction of the shell 1 and are separated from each other by a predetermined distance in the axial direction of the shell 1, and the sealing ring installation groove 13 on the shell 1 is located between the matching snap features and the matching positioning features.

[0059] like Figures 1 to 11 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the power terminal 4 includes a terminal body 40 having a cylindrical portion 41 and a welding portion 42 connected to the rear end of the cylindrical portion 41 , and the welding portion 42 is used to be welded to the power line 45 to be electrically connected to the power line 45 .

[0060] like Figures 1 to 11 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the power connection module 100 further includes a power line 45. One end 45a of the power line 45 extends into the housing 1 and is welded to the welding portion 42 of the power terminal 4, and the power line 45 is led out from the rear port of the first jack 201.

[0061] like Figures 1 to 11As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the power connection module 100 further includes a temperature sensor 6, which is disposed in the housing 1 and in thermal contact with the welding portion 42 of the power terminal 4, for detecting the temperature of the power terminal 4. A lead 61 of the temperature sensor 6 is led out from the rear port of the first jack 201.

[0062] like Figures 1 to 11 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the power connection module 100 also includes a heat shrink tube 7, which is sleeved and heat-shrunk on one end 45a of the power cord 45, the welding portion 42 of the power terminal 4 and the main body 60 of the temperature sensor 6 to fix the temperature sensor 6 to the welding portion 42 of the power terminal 4.

[0063] like Figures 1 to 11 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the welding portion 42 of the power terminal 4 is flat and has two opposite sides in its thickness direction, one end 45a of the power line 45 is welded to one side of the welding portion 42 of the power terminal 4, and the main body 60 of the temperature sensor 6 is fixed to the other side of the welding portion 42 of the power terminal 4.

[0064] like Figures 1 to 11 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the power connection module 100 further includes a seal 44, which is injection molded onto the cylindrical portion 41 of the power terminal 4 and enters into the inner cavity of the cylindrical portion 41 through the opening on the cylindrical portion 41. The seal 44 is used to seal the inner cavity of the cylindrical portion 41 of the power terminal 4 and the first plug hole 201 on the mounting seat 2.

[0065] like Figures 1 to 11 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the power connection module 100 further includes an elastic member 43, which is inserted into the front portion of the cylindrical portion 41 of the power terminal 4 to electrically contact with a matching power terminal (not shown) of an inserted charging gun (not shown). The terminal body 40 and the elastic member 43 are respectively integrally stamped parts.

[0066] like Figures 1 to 11 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the power connection module 100 further includes: a rear end cap 9, a sealing plug 8 and a sealing ring 91. The rear end cap 9 is inserted into the rear port 102 of the housing 1. The sealing plug 8 is arranged in the rear end cap 9. The sealing ring 91 is installed in the mounting groove on the outer side of the rear end cap 9. The power line 45 and the lead 61 of the temperature sensor 6 pass through the sealing plug 8 and the rear end cap 9 and are led out from the rear port 102 of the housing 1. The sealing plug 8 is used to achieve the sealing between the power line 45 and the rear end cap 9 and the sealing between the lead 61 and the rear end cap 9, and the sealing ring 91 is used to achieve the sealing between the rear end cap 9 and the housing 1.

[0067] like Figures 1 to 11As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, a plurality of elastic buckles 9a are formed on the peripheral wall at the rear end of the rear end cap 9, and a plurality of slots 1a are formed on the peripheral wall of the rear port 102 of the shell 1, and the plurality of elastic buckles 9a are respectively engaged in the plurality of slots 1a to lock the rear end cap 9 in the shell 1.

[0068] like Figures 1 to 11 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the signal connection module 500 includes a signal terminal 5. The signal terminal 5 is inserted into the second plug hole 202 of the mounting base 2. A locking spring 53 is formed on the signal terminal 5, and the locking spring 53 engages with the inner wall of the second plug hole 202 to lock the signal terminal 5 in the second plug hole 202.

[0069] like Figures 1 to 11 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the signal connection module 500 further includes a signal line 57 , which is connected to the rear end of the signal terminal 5 and is led out from the rear port of the second jack 202 .

[0070] like Figures 1 to 11 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the signal terminal 5 has a cylindrical body 50 and a first crimping portion 51 connected to the rear end of the cylindrical body 50 , and the first crimping portion 51 is crimped onto the front end of the signal line 57 to be electrically connected to the signal line 57 .

[0071] like Figures 1 to 11 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the signal connection module 500 further includes an elastic seal 56, which is disposed in the rear port of the second jack 202 and is formed with a through hole allowing the signal line 57 to pass through. The elastic seal 56 is used to achieve a seal between the signal line 57 and the inner circumference of the second jack 202.

[0072] like Figures 1 to 11 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the signal terminal 5 also has a second crimping portion 52 connected to the rear end of the first crimping portion 51 , and the second crimping portion 52 is crimped onto the front end of the elastic seal 56 to fix the elastic seal 56 to the signal terminal 5 .

[0073] like Figures 1 to 11 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, a plurality of contact springs 55 are formed on the front portion of the cylindrical body 50 of the signal terminal 5, and the plurality of contact springs 55 are spaced apart in the circumferential direction of the signal terminal 5 for electrical contact with the mating signal terminal (not shown) of the inserted charging gun.

[0074] like Figures 1 to 11As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the signal terminal 5 further includes an injection molded seal 54, which is injection molded onto the cylindrical body 50 of the signal terminal 5 and enters into the inner cavity of the cylindrical body 50 through the opening on the cylindrical body 50. The injection molded seal 54 is used to seal the inner cavity of the cylindrical body 50 of the signal terminal 5 and the second plug hole 202 of the charging seat housing 1.

[0075] like Figures 1 to 11 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the mounting base 2 is an integrally formed part, which is directly mounted on the mounting panel (e.g., the sheet metal panel of the vehicle body), eliminating the combined mounting shell structure in the prior art. Therefore, compared with the prior art, the present invention simplifies the structure of the charging base, reduces the number of components of the charging base, and reduces the cost.

[0076] Those skilled in the art will appreciate that the embodiments described above are exemplary and may be improved upon by those skilled in the art. The structures described in the various embodiments may be freely combined without causing any conflicts in structure or principle, and these changes should fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0077] Although the present invention has been described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, the embodiments disclosed in the accompanying drawings are intended to exemplify the preferred implementations of the present invention and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0078] Although some embodiments of the general inventive concept have been shown and described, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that changes may be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the general inventive concept, the scope of which is defined in the claims and their equivalents.

[0079] It should be noted that the word "comprising" does not exclude other elements or steps, and the word "a" or "an" does not exclude a plurality. In addition, any element reference signs in the claims shall not be construed as limiting the scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A mounting base for a charging base, characterized in that: A first plug hole (201) for plugging in a power connection module (100) and a second plug hole (202) for plugging in a signal connection module (500) are formed in the mounting seat (2). The mounting seat (2) is an integrally formed part and is suitable for being fixed to a mounting panel.

2. The mounting base of the charging base according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mounting seat (2) has a snap feature formed in the first socket (201), and the snap feature engages with a matching snap feature on the housing (1) of the power connection module (100) to lock the power connection module (100) in the first socket (201).

3. The mounting base of the charging base according to claim 2, characterized in that: The snap-fit ​​feature comprises a plurality of elastic arms (21) formed on the peripheral wall of the first plug hole (201), the plurality of elastic arms (21) being distributed at intervals in the circumferential direction of the first plug hole (201) and respectively engaging with a plurality of slots (11) on the housing (1).

4. The mounting base of the charging base according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mounting seat (2) has a positioning feature formed in the first socket (201), and the positioning feature engages with a matching positioning feature on the housing (1) of the power connection module (100) to position the power connection module (100) in the circumferential direction of the first socket (201).

5. The mounting base of the charging base according to claim 4, characterized in that: The positioning feature comprises at least one guide groove (22) formed on the inner circumferential surface of the first insertion hole (201), the at least one guide groove (22) extending along the axial direction of the first insertion hole (201) and respectively engaging with at least one guide rib (12) on the housing (1).

6. The mounting base of the charging base according to claim 1, characterized in that: A plurality of first plug holes (201) for respectively plugging in a plurality of power connection modules (100) and a plurality of second plug holes (202) for respectively plugging in a plurality of signal connection modules (500) are formed in the mounting seat (2).

7. The mounting base of the charging base according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mounting seat (2) has a flange portion (23), and a connection hole (23a) is formed on the flange portion (23) for allowing a threaded connection member to pass through, so that the flange portion (23) can be fastened to the mounting panel by the threaded connection member passing through the connection hole (23a).

8. The mounting base of the charging base according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mounting seat (2) is an integral injection-molded part.

9. A charging stand, characterized in that: include: The mounting seat (2) according to any one of claims 1 to 8; A power connection module (100) is detachably inserted into a first plug hole (201) of the mounting seat; and The signal connection module (500) is detachably inserted into the second plug hole (202) of the mounting seat.

10. The charging stand according to claim 9, characterized in that: The power connection module (100) comprises: A housing (1) formed with a terminal insertion hole (101); and The power terminal (4) is inserted into the terminal insertion hole (101) of the housing (1). A matching snap-in feature suitable for engaging with a snap-in feature on the mounting seat (2) is formed on the housing (1) so as to lock the power connection module (100) into the first insertion hole (201) of the mounting seat (2).

11. The charging stand according to claim 10, characterized in that: The matching buckle feature comprises a plurality of slots (11) formed on the outer side of the shell (1), the plurality of slots (11) being distributed at intervals in the circumferential direction of the shell (1), and the plurality of slots (11) being suitable for respectively engaging with a plurality of elastic arms (21) in the first plug hole (201) of the mounting seat (2).

12. The charging stand according to claim 10, characterized in that: A mating positioning feature suitable for engaging with a positioning feature on the mounting seat (2) is formed on the housing (1), so that the power connection module (100) can be positioned in the first insertion hole (201) of the mounting seat (2) through the mating positioning feature, so as to prevent the power connection module (100) from rotating relative to the mounting seat (2).

13. The charging stand according to claim 12, characterized in that: The matching positioning feature comprises at least one guide rib (12) formed on the outer side of the housing (1), the at least one guide rib (12) extending along the axial direction of the housing (1) and being adapted to respectively engage with at least one guide groove (22) in the mounting seat (2), for guiding the power connection module (100) to be inserted into the mounting seat (2) along the axial direction of the first plug hole (201) and for positioning the power connection module (100) in the circumferential direction of the first plug hole (201).

14. The charging stand according to claim 12, characterized in that: Also includes: The sealing ring (3) is sleeved on the housing (1) and is suitable for being radially pressed between the housing (1) and the inner circumference of the first plug hole (201) of the mounting seat (2) to achieve sealing between the two.

15. The charging stand according to claim 14, characterized in that: A circle of sealing ring installation grooves (13) is formed on the outer side of the housing (1), and the sealing ring (3) is positioned and installed in the sealing ring installation grooves (13).

16. The charging stand according to claim 15, characterized in that: The matching snap-fit ​​features and the matching positioning features on the shell (1) are staggered in the circumferential direction of the shell (1) and are spaced apart from each other by a predetermined distance in the axial direction of the shell (1); the sealing ring installation groove (13) on the shell (1) is located between the matching snap-fit ​​features and the matching positioning features.

17. The charging stand according to claim 10, characterized in that: The power terminal (4) comprises a terminal body (40), wherein the terminal body (40) has a cylindrical portion (41) and a welding portion (42) connected to a rear end of the cylindrical portion (41), and the welding portion (42) is used to be welded to a power line (45) to be electrically connected to the power line (45).

18. The charging stand according to claim 17, characterized in that: The power connection module (100) further comprises: A power line (45), one end (45a) of which extends into the housing (1) and is welded to the welding portion (42) of the power terminal (4), The power line (45) is led out from the rear port of the first socket (201).

19. The charging stand according to claim 18, characterized in that: The power connection module (100) further comprises: A temperature sensor (6) is arranged in the housing (1) and is in thermal contact with a welding portion (42) of the power terminal (4), and is used to detect the temperature of the power terminal (4). The lead wire (61) of the temperature sensor (6) is led out from the rear port of the first jack (201).

20. The charging stand according to claim 19, characterized in that: The power connection module (100) further comprises: A heat shrink tube (7) is sleeved and heat-shrunk on one end (45a) of the power line (45), the welding portion (42) of the power terminal (4), and the main body (60) of the temperature sensor (6), so as to fix the temperature sensor (6) to the welding portion (42) of the power terminal (4).

21. The charging stand according to claim 20, characterized in that: The welding portion (42) of the power terminal (4) is flat and has two opposite sides in the thickness direction thereof; one end (45a) of the power line (45) is welded to one side of the welding portion (42) of the power terminal (4); and the main body (60) of the temperature sensor (6) is fixed to the other side of the welding portion (42) of the power terminal (4).

22. The charging stand according to claim 17, characterized in that: The power connection module (100) further comprises: A sealing member (44) is injection-molded onto the cylindrical portion (41) of the power terminal (4) and enters into the inner cavity of the cylindrical portion (41) through an opening on the cylindrical portion (41). The sealing member (44) is used to seal the inner cavity of the cylindrical portion (41) of the power terminal (4) and the first insertion hole (201) on the mounting seat (2).

23. The charging stand according to claim 17, characterized in that: The power connection module (100) further comprises: an elastic member (43) inserted into the front portion of the cylindrical portion (41) of the power terminal (4) to electrically contact the inserted mating power terminal, The terminal body (40) and the elastic member (43) are respectively integrally stamped parts.

24. The charging stand according to claim 19, characterized in that: The power connection module (100) further comprises: A rear end cap (9) is inserted into a rear port (102) of the housing (1); A sealing plug (8) disposed in the rear end cap (9); and A sealing ring (91) is mounted in a mounting groove on the outer side of the rear end cap (9). The power line (45) and the lead wire (61) of the temperature sensor (6) pass through the sealing plug (8) and the rear end cap (9) and are led out from the rear port (102) of the housing (1). The sealing plug (8) is used to achieve sealing between the power line (45) and the rear end cap (9) and sealing between the lead wire (61) and the rear end cap (9), and the sealing ring (91) is used to achieve sealing between the rear end cap (9) and the housing (1).

25. The charging stand according to claim 24, characterized in that: A plurality of elastic buckles (9a) are formed on the peripheral wall of the rear end of the rear end cap (9), and a plurality of slot holes (1a) are formed on the peripheral wall of the rear port (102) of the shell (1). The plurality of elastic buckles (9a) are respectively engaged in the plurality of slot holes (1a) to lock the rear end cap (9) in the shell (1).

26. The charging stand according to claim 9, characterized in that: The signal connection module (500) comprises: The signal terminal (5) is inserted into the second socket (202) of the mounting seat (2). A locking spring (53) is formed on the signal terminal (5), and the locking spring (53) engages with the inner wall of the second plug hole (202) to lock the signal terminal (5) in the second plug hole (202).

27. The charging stand according to claim 26, characterized in that: The signal connection module (500) further includes: A signal line (57) is connected to the rear end of the signal terminal (5) and is led out from the rear port of the second jack (202).

28. The charging stand according to claim 27, characterized in that: The signal terminal (5) comprises a cylindrical body (50) and a first crimping portion (51) connected to the rear end of the cylindrical body (50), wherein the first crimping portion (51) is crimped onto the front end of the signal line (57) to be electrically connected to the signal line (57).

29. The charging stand according to claim 28, characterized in that: The signal connection module (500) further includes: an elastic seal (56) disposed in the rear port of the second jack (202) and having a through hole formed therein for allowing the signal line (57) to pass therethrough, The elastic seal (56) is used to achieve sealing between the signal line (57) and the inner circumferential surface of the second plug hole (202).

30. The charging stand according to claim 29, characterized in that: The signal terminal (5) further comprises a second crimping portion (52) connected to the rear end of the first crimping portion (51), the second crimping portion (52) being crimped onto the front end of the elastic seal (56) to fix the elastic seal (56) onto the signal terminal (5).

31. The charging stand according to claim 28, characterized in that: A plurality of contact springs (55) are formed on the front portion of the cylindrical body (50) of the signal terminal (5), and the plurality of contact springs (55) are spaced apart in the circumferential direction of the signal terminal (5) and are used for making electrical contact with an inserted matching signal terminal.

32. The charging stand according to claim 28, characterized in that: The signal terminal (5) further comprises: An injection-molded seal (54) is injection-molded onto the cylindrical body (50) of the signal terminal (5) and enters into the inner cavity of the cylindrical body (50) through an opening on the cylindrical body (50). The injection molding seal (54) is used to seal the inner cavity of the cylindrical body (50) of the signal terminal (5) and the second plug hole (202) of the charging seat housing (1).

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