Charging seat shell, charging seat module and charging seat

Abstract

The invention discloses a charging base shell, a charging base module and a charging base. A first jack for inserting a power terminal and a second jack for inserting a signal terminal are formed in the charging seat shell, the charging seat shell is an integrally formed piece and is suitable for being inserted into an inner cavity of a mounting seat of a charging seat, and a buckle feature is formed on the charging seat shell. The buckle feature is adapted to engage with a mating buckle feature on a mount to lock the charging dock housing into the mount. According to the charging seat, the charging seat shell is an integrally formed part and is buckled on the mounting seat, so that the structure of the charging seat is simplified, the number of parts of the charging seat is reduced, and the cost of the charging seat is reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to a charging seat housing, a charging seat module comprising the charging seat housing and a charging seat comprising the charging seat module. 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 seat housing is provided. A first plug hole for inserting a power terminal and a second plug hole for inserting a signal terminal are formed in the charging seat housing, the charging seat housing is an integrally formed part and is suitable for being inserted into the inner cavity of a mounting seat of the charging seat, and a snap feature is formed on the charging seat housing, and the snap feature is suitable for engaging with a matching snap feature on the mounting seat to lock the charging seat housing into the mounting seat.

[0005] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the charging seat housing includes: a cover plate portion, which is used to cover the rear port of the inner cavity of the mounting seat. The buckle feature includes a plurality of first claws formed on the rear side of the peripheral portion of the cover plate portion, and the plurality of first claws are spaced apart in the circumferential direction of the cover plate portion, and are used to respectively engage with a plurality of second claws on the mounting seat.

[0006] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a positioning feature is further formed on the cover portion of the charging base housing, and the positioning feature is suitable for engaging with a matching positioning feature on the mounting base to position the charging base housing in a circumferential direction.

[0007] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the positioning feature includes a plurality of positioning ears formed on the rear side of the peripheral portion of the cover portion, the plurality of positioning ears are spaced apart in the circumferential direction of the cover portion, and positioning holes are formed on the positioning ears, and the positioning holes are suitable for engaging with the positioning columns on the mounting seat.

[0008] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a sealing ring installation groove for installing a sealing ring is formed on the circumferential surface of the cover portion, so that sealing between the cover portion and the mounting seat can be achieved by the sealing ring installed in the sealing ring installation groove.

[0009] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the charging seat shell also includes: a first columnar portion, which is connected to the cover portion and has a first front column portion and a first rear column portion respectively located on the front and rear sides of the cover portion; and a second columnar portion, which is connected to the cover portion and has a second front column portion and a second rear column portion respectively located on the front and rear sides of the cover portion, the first jack and the second jack are respectively formed in the first columnar portion and the second columnar portion, the first front column portion and the second front column portion are suitable for being inserted into the inner cavity of the mounting seat, and are used to mate with the charging gun inserted into the inner cavity of the mounting seat.

[0010] According to another aspect of the present invention, a charging seat module is provided. The charging seat module comprises: the aforementioned charging seat housing, which is suitable for being inserted into the inner cavity of the mounting seat of the charging seat; a first electrical connection component, which comprises a power terminal and is inserted into a first jack of the charging seat housing; and a second electrical connection component, which comprises a signal terminal and is inserted into a second jack of the charging seat housing.

[0011] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the first electrical connection assembly further includes: a temperature sensor, which is arranged in the first socket and is used to detect the temperature of the power terminal, and the lead of the temperature sensor is led out from the rear port of the first socket.

[0012] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the first electrical connection assembly further includes: a first wire connected to a rear end of the power terminal and led out from a rear port of the first jack.

[0013] 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, and a front end of the first wire is welded to the welding portion.

[0014] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the first electrical connection component further includes: a heat shrink tube, which is sleeved and heat-shrunk on the welding portion of the power terminal, the front end of the first wire and the main body of the temperature sensor, the welding portion of the power terminal is flat and has two opposite sides in its thickness direction, the main body of the temperature sensor is in thermal contact with one side of the welding portion, and the front end of the first wire is welded to the other side of the welding portion.

[0015] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the first electrical connection assembly further includes: a first end cap installed and fixed to the rear port of the first jack, the first end cap having a through hole allowing the first wire and the lead wire of the temperature sensor to pass through.

[0016] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the first end cover has a plurality of first elastic buckles, and a plurality of first card slots are formed on the peripheral wall of the rear port of the first socket, and the plurality of first elastic buckles are respectively engaged with the plurality of first card slots to fix the first end cover to the rear port of the first socket.

[0017] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the first electrical connection assembly further includes: a first sealing plug, which is arranged in the first end cover and formed with a through hole allowing the first wire and the lead of the temperature sensor to pass through, and the first sealing plug is used to achieve sealing between the first wire and the first end cover and between the lead and the first end cover.

[0018] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a circle of mounting grooves is formed on the outer side of the first end cover, and the first electrical connection assembly further includes: a sealing ring installed in the mounting groove of the first end cover, and the sealing ring is radially squeezed between the first end cover and the inner circumferential surface of the rear port of the first socket to achieve sealing therebetween.

[0019] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the power terminal further comprises: an elastic member inserted into the front portion of the cylindrical portion of the terminal body to electrically contact the inserted mating power terminal, and the terminal body and the elastic member are respectively integrally stamped parts.

[0020] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the power terminal also includes: a first sealant, which is injection molded onto the cylindrical portion of the terminal body and enters into the inner cavity of the cylindrical portion through an opening on the cylindrical portion, the first sealant being used to seal the inner cavity of the cylindrical portion of the terminal body and the first socket of the charging seat housing.

[0021] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a first locking spring is formed on the cylindrical portion of the terminal body, and the first locking spring is engaged with an inner wall of the first insertion hole to lock the power terminal in the first insertion hole.

[0022] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the second electrical connection assembly further includes: a second wire connected to a rear end of the signal terminal and led out from a rear port of the second jack.

[0023] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the signal terminal has a cylindrical body and a wire crimping portion connected to a rear end of the cylindrical body, and the wire crimping portion is crimped onto a front end of the second wire to be electrically connected to the second wire.

[0024] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the second electrical connection assembly further includes: a second sealing plug, which is arranged in the rear port of the second jack and has a through hole formed therein for allowing the second wire to pass through, and the second sealing plug is used to achieve sealing between the second wire and the inner circumference of the second jack.

[0025] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the signal terminal further has a sealing plug crimping portion connected to the rear end of the wire crimping portion, and the sealing plug crimping portion is crimped onto the front end of the second sealing plug to fix the second sealing plug to the signal terminal.

[0026] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the second electrical connection assembly further includes: a second end cover, which is installed and fixed to the rear port of the second socket and is formed with a through hole allowing the second wire to pass through, and the second end cover abuts against the rear end of the second sealing plug to keep the second sealing plug in the rear port of the second socket.

[0027] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the second end cover has a plurality of second elastic buckles, and a plurality of second card slots are formed on the peripheral wall of the rear port of the second socket, and the plurality of second elastic buckles are respectively engaged with the plurality of second card slots to fix the second end cover to the rear port of the second socket.

[0028] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a second locking spring is formed on the cylindrical body of the signal terminal, and the second locking spring is engaged with the inner wall of the second insertion hole to lock the signal terminal in the second insertion hole.

[0029] 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.

[0030] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the signal terminal further includes: a second sealant, 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, and the second sealant is used to seal the inner cavity of the cylindrical body of the signal terminal and the second jack of the charging seat housing.

[0031] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the charging base module further includes: a sealing ring, which is sleeved on the charging base housing and is suitable for being squeezed between the charging base housing and the mounting base to achieve sealing therebetween.

[0032] According to another aspect of the present invention, a charging base is provided, comprising: a mounting base, which is used to be fixed to a mounting panel and has an inner cavity; and the aforementioned charging base module, which is inserted into the inner cavity of the mounting base.

[0033] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a mating snap feature is formed on the mounting seat, and the mating snap feature is engaged with a snap feature on the charging base housing to lock the charging base housing into the mounting seat.

[0034] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the matching snap feature includes a plurality of second claws formed on the rear end of the mounting base, the plurality of second claws are spaced apart in the circumferential direction of the mounting base, and the plurality of second claws are respectively engaged with a plurality of first claws on the cover portion of the charging base shell.

[0035] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a matching positioning feature is formed on the mounting seat, and the matching positioning feature is engaged with a positioning feature on the charging base housing to position the charging base housing in a circumferential direction.

[0036] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the matching positioning feature includes a plurality of positioning posts formed on the rear end face of the mounting seat, the plurality of positioning posts are spaced apart in the circumferential direction of the mounting seat, and the plurality of positioning posts are respectively engaged with the positioning holes on the plurality of positioning ears on the charging seat shell.

[0037] 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.

[0038] In the aforementioned exemplary embodiments according to the present invention, the charging base housing is an integrally formed part and is snapped onto the mounting base. Therefore, the present invention simplifies the structure of the charging base, reduces the number of components of the charging base, and reduces the cost.

[0039] In addition, in some of the aforementioned exemplary embodiments of the present invention, the temperature signal of the temperature sensor is led out from the charging base housing through a lead, and the signal of the signal terminal is led out from the charging base housing through a wire. Therefore, the present invention omits the lead frame in the prior art and further simplifies the structure of the charging base.

[0040] 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

[0041] 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 stand according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention; Figure 4 A plan cross-sectional view showing a charging stand according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention; Figure 5 A perspective schematic diagram showing a charging stand housing according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention; Figure 6 An exploded schematic diagram showing a charging base module according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention; Figure 7 An exploded cross-sectional view showing a charging cradle module according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention; Figure 8 A plan cross-sectional view showing a charging cradle module according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention; Fig. 9 Another exploded schematic diagram showing a charging cradle module according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention; Fig.10 Another plan cross-sectional view of a charging station module is shown according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0042] 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.

[0043] 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.

[0044] According to an overall technical concept of the present invention, a charging seat housing is provided. A first plug hole for inserting a power terminal and a second plug hole for inserting a signal terminal are formed in the charging seat housing, the charging seat housing is an integrally formed part and is suitable for being inserted into the inner cavity of a mounting seat of the charging seat, and a snap feature is formed on the charging seat housing, and the snap feature is suitable for engaging with a matching snap feature on the mounting seat to lock the charging seat housing into the mounting seat.

[0045] According to another general technical concept of the present invention, a charging seat module is provided. The charging seat module comprises: the aforementioned charging seat housing, which is suitable for being inserted into the inner cavity of the mounting seat of the charging seat; a first electrical connection component, which includes a power terminal and is inserted into the first socket of the charging seat housing; and a second electrical connection component, which includes a signal terminal and is inserted into the second socket of the charging seat housing.

[0046] According to another general technical concept of the present invention, a charging base is provided, which includes: a mounting base, which is used to be fixed to a mounting panel and has an inner cavity; and the aforementioned charging base module, which is inserted into the inner cavity of the mounting base.

[0047] 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 stand according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention; Figure 4 A plan cross-sectional view showing a charging stand according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention; Figure 5 A perspective schematic diagram showing a charging stand housing 1 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention; Figure 6 An exploded schematic diagram of a charging station module 300 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown; Figure 7 An exploded cross-sectional view of a charging station module 300 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown; Figure 8 A plan cross-sectional view showing a charging station module 300 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention; Fig. 9 Another exploded schematic diagram of a charging station module 300 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown; Fig.10 Another plan cross-sectional view of a charging station module 300 is shown according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

[0048] like Figures 1 to 10As shown, in an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a charging seat housing 1 is disclosed. A first plug hole 101 for inserting a power terminal 4 and a second plug hole 102 for inserting a signal terminal 5 are formed in the charging seat housing 1. The charging seat housing 1 is an integrally formed part and is suitable for being inserted into the inner cavity 201 of the mounting seat 2 of the charging seat. A snap feature is formed on the charging seat housing 1, and the snap feature is suitable for engaging with a matching snap feature on the mounting seat 2 to lock the charging seat housing 1 into the mounting seat 2. In the illustrated embodiment, the charging seat housing 1 can be an integral injection molded part.

[0049] like Figures 1 to 10 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the charging base housing 1 includes a cover portion 10, which is used to cover the rear port of the inner cavity 201 of the mounting base 2. The aforementioned snap feature includes a plurality of first claws 14 formed on the rear side of the peripheral portion of the cover portion 10, and the plurality of first claws 14 are distributed in a circumferential direction of the cover portion 10 at intervals, and are used to engage with a plurality of second claws 24 on the mounting base 2, respectively.

[0050] like Figures 1 to 10 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, a positioning feature is further formed on the cover plate portion 10 of the charging base housing 1, and the positioning feature is suitable for engaging with a matching positioning feature on the mounting base 2 to position the charging base housing 1 in the circumferential direction.

[0051] like Figures 1 to 10 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the aforementioned positioning feature includes a plurality of positioning ears 15 formed on the rear side of the peripheral portion of the cover portion 10, the plurality of positioning ears 15 are spaced apart in the circumferential direction of the cover portion 10, and a positioning hole 15a is formed on the positioning ear 15, and the positioning hole 15a is suitable for engaging with the positioning column 25 on the mounting seat 2.

[0052] like Figures 1 to 10 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, a sealing ring installation groove for installing the sealing ring 3 is formed on the circumferential surface of the cover portion 10, so that sealing between the cover portion 10 and the mounting seat 2 can be achieved by the sealing ring 3 installed in the sealing ring installation groove.

[0053] like Figures 1 to 10As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the charging seat housing 1 also includes: a first columnar portion 11 and a second columnar portion 12. The first columnar portion 11 is connected to the cover portion 10 and has a first front columnar portion 11a and a first rear columnar portion 11b respectively located on the front and rear sides of the cover portion 10. The second columnar portion 12 is connected to the cover portion 10 and has a second front columnar portion 12a and a second rear columnar portion 12b respectively located on the front and rear sides of the cover portion 10. The first jack 101 and the second jack 102 are respectively formed in the first columnar portion 11 and the second columnar portion 12, and the first front columnar portion 11a and the second front columnar portion 12a are suitable for being inserted into the inner cavity 201 of the mounting seat 2, and are used to mate with the charging gun (not shown) inserted into the inner cavity 201 of the mounting seat 2.

[0054] like Figures 1 to 10 As shown, in another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a charging seat module 300 is also disclosed. The charging seat module 300 includes: a charging seat housing 1, a first electrical connection component 100 and a second electrical connection component 200. The charging seat housing 1 is suitable for being inserted into the inner cavity 201 of the mounting seat 2 of the charging seat. The first electrical connection component 100 includes a power terminal 4 and is inserted into the first jack 101 of the charging seat housing 1. The second electrical connection component 200 includes a signal terminal 5 and is inserted into the second jack 102 of the charging seat housing 1.

[0055] like Figures 1 to 10 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the first electrical connection assembly 100 further includes a temperature sensor 6, which is disposed in the first plug hole 101 and is used to detect the temperature of the power terminal 4. A lead 61 of the temperature sensor 6 is led out from a rear port of the first plug hole 101.

[0056] like Figures 1 to 10 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the first electrical connection assembly 100 further includes a first wire (or high-voltage wire) 46 , which is connected to the rear end of the power terminal 4 and led out from the rear port of the first jack 101 .

[0057] like Figures 1 to 10 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 a rear end of the cylindrical portion 41 , and a front end of a first wire 46 is welded to the welding portion 42 .

[0058] like Figures 1 to 10As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the first electrical connection assembly 100 further includes a heat shrink tube 7, which is sleeved and heat-shrunk on the welding portion 42 of the power terminal 4, the front end of the first wire 46, and the main body 60 of the temperature sensor 6. The welding portion 42 of the power terminal 4 is flat, and has two opposite sides in the thickness direction thereof, the main body 60 of the temperature sensor 6 is in thermal contact with one side of the welding portion 42, and the front end of the first wire 46 is welded to the other side of the welding portion 42.

[0059] like Figures 1 to 10 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the first electrical connection assembly 100 also includes a first end cap 9, which is installed and fixed to the rear port of the first jack 101, and the first end cap 9 has a through hole allowing the first wire 46 and the lead 61 of the temperature sensor 6 to pass through.

[0060] like Figures 1 to 10 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the first end cover 9 has a plurality of first elastic buckles 91, and a plurality of first card grooves 1a are formed on the peripheral wall of the rear port of the first socket 101. The plurality of first elastic buckles 91 are respectively engaged with the plurality of first card grooves 1a to fix the first end cover 9 to the rear port of the first socket 101.

[0061] like Figures 1 to 10 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the first electrical connection assembly 100 further includes a first sealing plug 8, which is disposed in the first end cap 9 and is formed with a through hole allowing the first wire 46 and the lead 61 of the temperature sensor 6 to pass through. The first sealing plug 8 is used to achieve sealing between the first wire 46 and the first end cap 9 and between the lead 61 and the first end cap 9.

[0062] like Figures 1 to 10 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, a circle of mounting grooves 92 is formed on the outer side of the first end cover 9. The first electrical connection assembly 100 further includes a sealing ring 93, which is mounted in the mounting groove 92 of the first end cover 9. The sealing ring 93 is radially squeezed between the first end cover 9 and the inner circumference of the rear port of the first jack 101 to achieve sealing between the two.

[0063] like Figures 1 to 10 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the power terminal 4 further includes an elastic member 45, which is inserted into the front portion of the cylindrical portion 41 of the terminal body 40 to electrically contact the mating power terminal (not shown) of the inserted charging gun. The terminal body 40 and the elastic member 45 are respectively integrally stamped parts.

[0064] like Figures 1 to 10As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the power terminal 4 further includes a first seal 44, which is injection molded onto the cylindrical portion 41 of the terminal body 40 and enters into the inner cavity of the cylindrical portion 41 through the opening on the cylindrical portion 41. The first seal 44 is used to seal the inner cavity of the cylindrical portion 41 of the terminal body 40 and the first plug hole 101 of the charging seat housing 1.

[0065] like Figures 1 to 10 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, a first locking spring 43 is formed on the cylindrical portion 41 of the terminal body 40 , and the first locking spring 43 engages with the inner wall of the first insertion hole 101 to lock the power terminal 4 in the first insertion hole 101 .

[0066] like Figures 1 to 10 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the second electrical connection assembly 200 further includes a second wire (or called a low-voltage wire) 56 , which is connected to the rear end of the signal terminal 5 and is led out from the rear port of the second jack 102 .

[0067] like Figures 1 to 10 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the signal terminal 5 has a cylindrical body 50 and a wire crimping portion 51 connected to the rear end of the cylindrical body 50 , and the wire crimping portion 51 is crimped onto the front end of the second wire 56 to be electrically connected to the second wire 56 .

[0068] like Figures 1 to 10 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the second electrical connection assembly 200 also includes a second sealing plug 58, which is arranged in the rear port of the second jack 102 and is formed with a through hole allowing the second wire 56 to pass through, and the second sealing plug 58 is used to achieve sealing between the second wire 56 and the inner circumference of the second jack 102.

[0069] like Figures 1 to 10 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the signal terminal 5 also has a sealing plug crimping portion 52 connected to the rear end of the wire crimping portion 51, and the sealing plug crimping portion 52 is crimped onto the front end of the second sealing plug 58 to fix the second sealing plug 58 to the signal terminal 5.

[0070] like Figures 1 to 10 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the second electrical connection assembly 200 further includes a second end cap 59, which is installed and fixed to the rear port of the second jack 102 and is formed with a through hole allowing the second wire 56 to pass through. The second end cap 59 abuts against the rear end of the second sealing plug 58 to keep the second sealing plug 58 in the rear port of the second jack 102.

[0071] like Figures 1 to 10As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the second end cover 59 has a plurality of second elastic buckles 59b, and a plurality of second card grooves 1b are formed on the peripheral wall of the rear port of the second socket 102. The plurality of second elastic buckles 59b are respectively engaged with the plurality of second card grooves 1b to fix the second end cover 59 to the rear port of the second socket 102.

[0072] like Figures 1 to 10 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, a second locking spring 55 is formed on the cylindrical body 50 of the signal terminal 5 , and the second locking spring 55 engages with the inner wall of the second insertion hole 102 to lock the signal terminal 5 in the second insertion hole 102 .

[0073] like Figures 1 to 10 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, a plurality of contact springs 54 are formed on the front portion of the cylindrical body 50 of the signal terminal 5. The plurality of contact springs 54 are spaced apart in the circumferential direction of the signal terminal 5 for electrically contacting the inserted mating signal terminal.

[0074] like Figures 1 to 10 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the signal terminal 5 further includes a second sealing member 53, 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 second sealing member 53 is used to seal the inner cavity of the cylindrical body 50 of the signal terminal 5 and the second plug hole 102 of the charging seat housing 1.

[0075] like Figures 1 to 10 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the charging base module 300 further includes a sealing ring 3, which is sleeved on the charging base housing 1 and is suitable for being squeezed between the charging base housing 1 and the mounting base 2 to achieve sealing therebetween.

[0076] like Figures 1 to 10 As shown, in another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a charging base is also disclosed. The charging base includes: a mounting base 2 and a charging base module 300. The mounting base 2 is used to be fixed to a mounting panel (e.g., a body sheet metal) and is formed with an inner cavity 201. The charging base module 300 is inserted into the inner cavity 201 of the mounting base 2.

[0077] like Figures 1 to 10 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, a matching snap feature is formed on the mounting base 2 , and the matching snap feature engages with the snap feature on the charging base housing 1 to lock the charging base housing 1 into the mounting base 2 .

[0078] like Figures 1 to 10As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the matching snap-fit ​​feature includes a plurality of second claws 24 formed on the rear end of the mounting base 2, the plurality of second claws 24 are spaced apart in the circumferential direction of the mounting base 2, and the plurality of second claws 24 are respectively engaged with a plurality of first claws 14 on the cover portion 10 of the charging base housing 1.

[0079] Please note that the snap-fit ​​feature and the matching snap-fit ​​feature in the present invention are not limited to the illustrated embodiments, and other snap-fit ​​structures may also be used, for example, an elastic buckle with a snap-fit ​​groove and a protrusion suitable for engaging with the snap-fit ​​groove.

[0080] like Figures 1 to 10 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, a matching positioning feature is formed on the mounting base 2, and the matching positioning feature is engaged with the positioning feature on the charging base housing 1 to position the charging base housing 1 in the circumferential direction.

[0081] like Figures 1 to 10 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the matching positioning features include a plurality of positioning posts 25 formed on the rear end face of the mounting base 2, the plurality of positioning posts 25 are spaced apart in the circumferential direction of the mounting base 2, and the plurality of positioning posts 25 are respectively engaged with the positioning holes 15a on the plurality of positioning ears 15 on the charging base shell 1.

[0082] like Figures 1 to 10 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the mounting base 2 has a flange portion 21 , on which a connection hole 22 is formed for allowing a threaded connector to pass through, so that the flange portion 21 can be fastened to the mounting panel by the threaded connector passing through the connection hole 22 .

[0083] Please note that the positioning features and matching positioning features in the present invention are not limited to the illustrated embodiments, and other positioning structures may also be used, such as a positioning groove and a positioning protrusion suitable for engaging with the positioning groove.

[0084] 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.

[0085] 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.

[0086] 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.

[0087] 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 charging base housing, characterized in that: A first plug hole (101) for plugging in a power terminal (4) and a second plug hole (102) for plugging in a signal terminal (5) are formed in the charging seat housing (1). The charging seat shell (1) is an integrally formed part and is suitable for being inserted into the inner cavity (201) of the mounting seat (2) of the charging seat. A snap feature is formed on the charging seat shell (1), and the snap feature is suitable for engaging with a matching snap feature on the mounting seat (2) to lock the charging seat shell (1) into the mounting seat (2).

2. The charging base housing according to claim 1, characterized in that: include: The cover plate portion (10) is used to cover the rear port of the inner cavity (201) of the mounting seat (2). The snap-fit ​​feature comprises a plurality of first claws (14) formed on the rear side of the peripheral portion of the cover plate portion (10), wherein the plurality of first claws (14) are spaced apart in the circumferential direction of the cover plate portion (10) and are used to respectively engage with a plurality of second claws (24) on the mounting seat (2).

3. The charging base housing according to claim 2, characterized in that: A positioning feature is also formed on the cover plate portion (10) of the charging seat housing (1), and the positioning feature is suitable for engaging with a matching positioning feature on the mounting seat (2) to position the charging seat housing (1) in the circumferential direction.

4. The charging base housing according to claim 3, characterized in that: The positioning feature comprises a plurality of positioning ears (15) formed on the rear side of the peripheral portion of the cover plate portion (10), the plurality of positioning ears (15) being distributed at intervals in the circumferential direction of the cover plate portion (10), and a positioning hole (15a) being formed on the positioning ear (15), the positioning hole (15a) being suitable for engaging with a positioning column (25) on the mounting seat (2).

5. The charging base housing according to claim 2, characterized in that: A sealing ring installation groove for installing a sealing ring (3) is formed on the circumferential surface of the cover plate portion (10), so that sealing between the cover plate portion (10) and the mounting seat (2) can be achieved by the sealing ring (3) installed in the sealing ring installation groove.

6. The charging base housing according to claim 2, characterized in that: Also includes: A first columnar portion (11) connected to the cover plate portion (10) and having a first front column portion (11a) and a first rear column portion (11b) respectively located at the front and rear sides of the cover plate portion (10); and a second columnar portion (12) connected to the cover plate portion (10) and having a second front column portion (12a) and a second rear column portion (12b) respectively located at the front and rear sides of the cover plate portion (10); The first plug hole (101) and the second plug hole (102) are formed in the first columnar portion (11) and the second columnar portion (12), respectively; the first front column portion (11a) and the second front column portion (12a) are suitable for being inserted into the inner cavity (201) of the mounting seat (2) and for mating with a charging gun inserted into the inner cavity (201) of the mounting seat (2).

7. A charging seat module, characterized in that: include: The charging base housing (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 6, being suitable for being inserted into an inner cavity (201) of a mounting base (2) of the charging base; A first electrical connection assembly (100), comprising a power terminal (4) and inserted into a first socket (101) of the charging seat housing (1); and The second electrical connection assembly (200) comprises a signal terminal (5) and is inserted into the second socket (102) of the charging seat housing (1).

8. The charging seat module according to claim 7, characterized in that: The first electrical connection assembly (100) further comprises: a temperature sensor (6), arranged in the first jack (101), for detecting 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 (101).

9. The charging seat module according to claim 8, characterized in that: The first electrical connection assembly (100) further comprises: A first wire (46) is connected to the rear end of the power terminal (4) and is led out from a rear port of the first jack (101).

10. The charging seat module according to claim 9, characterized in that: The power terminal (4) comprises a terminal body (40), the 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 front end of the first wire (46) is welded to the welding portion (42).

11. The charging seat module according to claim 10, characterized in that: The first electrical connection assembly (100) further comprises: The heat shrink tube (7) is sleeved and heat-shrunk on the welding portion (42) of the power terminal (4), the front end of the first wire (46) and the main body (60) of the temperature sensor (6), The welding portion (42) of the power terminal (4) is flat and has two opposite sides in its thickness direction; the main body (60) of the temperature sensor (6) is in thermal contact with one side of the welding portion (42); and the front end of the first wire (46) is welded to the other side of the welding portion (42).

12. The charging seat module according to claim 9, characterized in that: The first electrical connection assembly (100) further comprises: A first end cap (9) is mounted and fixed to the rear port of the first jack (101), The first end cap (9) has a through hole allowing the first wire (46) and the lead wire (61) of the temperature sensor (6) to pass through.

13. The charging seat module according to claim 12, characterized in that: The first end cover (9) has a plurality of first elastic buckles (91), and a plurality of first card slots (1a) are formed on the peripheral wall of the rear port of the first plug hole (101). The plurality of first elastic buckles (91) are respectively engaged with the plurality of first card slots (1a) to fix the first end cover (9) to the rear port of the first plug hole (101).

14. The charging seat module according to claim 12, characterized in that: The first electrical connection assembly (100) further comprises: a first sealing plug (8) disposed in the first end cover (9) and having a through hole formed therein for allowing the first wire (46) and the lead wire (61) of the temperature sensor (6) to pass through; The first sealing plug (8) is used to achieve sealing between the first conductive wire (46) and the first end cover (9) and between the lead wire (61) and the first end cover (9).

15. The charging seat module according to claim 14, characterized in that: A circle of mounting grooves (92) is formed on the outer side of the first end cover (9). The first electrical connection assembly (100) further comprises: A sealing ring (93) is installed in the installation groove (92) of the first end cover (9). The sealing ring (93) is radially squeezed between the first end cover (9) and the inner circumferential surface of the rear port of the first plug hole (101) to achieve sealing between the two.

16. The charging seat module according to claim 10, characterized in that: The power terminal (4) further comprises: an elastic member (45) inserted into the front portion of the cylindrical portion (41) of the terminal body (40) to electrically contact the inserted mating power terminal, The terminal body (40) and the elastic member (45) are respectively integrally stamped parts.

17. The charging seat module according to claim 10, characterized in that: The power terminal (4) further comprises: A first sealing member (44) is injection-molded onto the cylindrical portion (41) of the terminal body (40) and enters into the inner cavity of the cylindrical portion (41) through an opening on the cylindrical portion (41). The first sealing member (44) is used to seal the inner cavity of the cylindrical portion (41) of the terminal body (40) and the first insertion hole (101) of the charging seat housing (1).

18. The charging seat module according to claim 10, characterized in that: A first locking spring (43) is formed on the cylindrical portion (41) of the terminal body (40), and the first locking spring (43) engages with the inner wall of the first insertion hole (101) to lock the power terminal (4) in the first insertion hole (101).

19. The charging seat module according to claim 7, characterized in that: The second electrical connection assembly (200) further comprises: A second wire (56) is connected to the rear end of the signal terminal (5) and is led out from a rear port of the second jack (102).

20. The charging seat module according to claim 19, characterized in that: The signal terminal (5) comprises a cylindrical body (50) and a wire crimping portion (51) connected to the rear end of the cylindrical body (50); the wire crimping portion (51) is crimped onto the front end of the second wire (56) to be electrically connected to the second wire (56).

21. The charging seat module according to claim 20, characterized in that: The second electrical connection assembly (200) further comprises: a second sealing plug (58) disposed in the rear port of the second plug hole (102) and having a through hole formed therein for allowing the second wire (56) to pass therethrough, The second sealing plug (58) is used to achieve sealing between the second wire (56) and the inner circumference of the second jack (102).

22. The charging seat module according to claim 21, characterized in that: The signal terminal (5) further comprises a sealing plug crimping portion (52) connected to the rear end of the wire crimping portion (51); the sealing plug crimping portion (52) is crimped onto the front end of the second sealing plug (58) to fix the second sealing plug (58) onto the signal terminal (5).

23. The charging seat module according to claim 21, characterized in that: The second electrical connection assembly (200) further comprises: a second end cap (59) mounted and fixed to the rear port of the second jack (102) and having a through hole for allowing the second wire (56) to pass through, The second end cap (59) abuts against the rear end of the second sealing plug (58) to retain the second sealing plug (58) in the rear port of the second insertion hole (102).

24. The charging base module according to claim 23, characterized in that: The second end cover (59) has a plurality of second elastic buckles (59b), and a plurality of second card slots (1b) are formed on the peripheral wall of the rear port of the second plug hole (102). The plurality of second elastic buckles (59b) are respectively engaged with the plurality of second card slots (1b) to fix the second end cover (59) to the rear port of the second plug hole (102).

25. The charging seat module according to claim 20, characterized in that: A second locking spring (55) is formed on the cylindrical body (50) of the signal terminal (5), and the second locking spring (55) engages with the inner wall of the second plug hole (102) to lock the signal terminal (5) in the second plug hole (102).

26. The charging seat module according to claim 20, characterized in that: A plurality of contact springs (54) are formed on the front portion of the cylindrical body (50) of the signal terminal (5), and the plurality of contact springs (54) 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.

27. The charging seat module according to claim 20, characterized in that: The signal terminal (5) further comprises: The second sealing member (53) 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 second sealing member (53) is used to seal the inner cavity of the cylindrical body (50) of the signal terminal (5) and the second insertion hole (102) of the charging seat housing (1).

28. The charging seat module according to any one of claims 7 to 27, characterized in that: Also includes: A sealing ring (3) is sleeved on the charging seat housing (1) and is suitable for being squeezed between the charging seat housing (1) and the mounting seat (2) to achieve sealing between the two.

29. A charging stand, characterized in that: include: A mounting seat (2), used to be fixed to a mounting panel and formed with an inner cavity (201); and The charging base module (300) according to any one of claims 7 to 28 is inserted into the inner cavity (201) of the mounting base (2).

30. The charging stand according to claim 29, characterized in that: A matching snap-in feature is formed on the mounting seat (2), and the matching snap-in feature engages with a snap-in feature on the charging seat shell (1) to lock the charging seat shell (1) into the mounting seat (2).

31. The charging stand according to claim 30, characterized in that: The matching snap-fit ​​feature includes a plurality of second claws (24) formed on the rear end of the mounting seat (2), the plurality of second claws (24) being distributed at intervals in the circumferential direction of the mounting seat (2), and the plurality of second claws (24) respectively engaging with a plurality of first claws (14) on the cover portion (10) of the charging seat shell (1).

32. The charging stand according to claim 29, characterized in that: A matching positioning feature is formed on the mounting seat (2), and the matching positioning feature is engaged with a positioning feature on the charging seat shell (1) to position the charging seat shell (1) in the circumferential direction.

33. The charging stand according to claim 32, characterized in that: The matching positioning feature comprises a plurality of positioning posts (25) formed on the rear end surface of the mounting seat (2), the plurality of positioning posts (25) being distributed at intervals in the circumferential direction of the mounting seat (2), and the plurality of positioning posts (25) respectively engaging with the positioning holes (15a) on the plurality of positioning ears (15) on the charging seat shell (1).

34. The charging stand according to claim 29, characterized in that: The mounting seat (2) has a flange portion (21), and a connection hole (22) is formed on the flange portion (21) for allowing a threaded connection member to pass through, so that the flange portion (21) can be fastened to a mounting panel by means of the threaded connection member passing through the connection hole (22).

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