Charging gun storage mechanism, using method thereof and charging pile

Abstract

The invention relates to a charging gun storage mechanism, a using method thereof and a charging pile, and belongs to the technical field of automobiles. The charging gun storage mechanism comprises a storage box, a fan and a heating piece, the storage box is suitable for being installed on the charging pile body and suitable for containing a charging gun, the storage box is provided with a fan installation bin, the fan installation bin is provided with a first ventilation opening, and the fan installation bin or the storage box is provided with a second ventilation opening. The storage box is provided with a first ventilation opening and a second ventilation opening, the first ventilation opening is communicated with the interior of the storage box, the second ventilation opening is communicated with the exterior of the storage box, the fan is installed in the fan installation bin and can blow air towards the first ventilation opening, and the heating piece is installed in the first ventilation opening. The charging gun can be kept dry, and the service life of the charging gun is prolonged.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to the field of automobile technology, and in particular to a charging gun storage mechanism and a use method thereof, and a charging pile. Background Art

[0002] The function of an electric vehicle charging pile is similar to that of a gas pump in a gas station. It can be fixed on the ground or on a wall and installed in parking lots or charging stations in public buildings and residential areas. It can charge various types of electric vehicles according to different voltage levels. The input end of the charging pile is directly connected to the AC power grid, and the output end is equipped with a charging gun for charging electric vehicles.

[0003] In actual work, the charging piles in the prior art still have the following problems when used: when using traditional electric vehicle charging piles, the charging gun is often directly removed from the charging pile body, and then the electric vehicle is directly charged. After charging is completed, the charging gun is directly placed on the charging pile body, exposing the charging gun to the air, which makes it easy to be contaminated by water stains in the air, affecting the subsequent normal use, reducing the service life of the equipment, and requiring frequent manual maintenance. Summary of the invention

[0004] In view of this, the embodiments of the present disclosure provide a charging gun storage mechanism and a method for using the same, and a charging pile, which can keep the charging gun dry and increase the service life of the charging gun. The technical solution is as follows:

[0005] In a first aspect, a charging gun storage mechanism is provided, the charging gun storage mechanism comprising a storage box, a fan and a heating element;

[0006] The storage box is suitable for being installed on the charging pile body and for accommodating the charging gun, the storage box has a fan installation compartment, the fan installation compartment has a first vent, and the fan installation compartment or the storage box has a second vent, the first vent is communicated with the interior of the storage box, and the second vent is communicated with the exterior of the storage box;

[0007] The fan is installed in the fan installation compartment, and the fan can blow air toward the first vent;

[0008] The heating element is installed in the first vent.

[0009] In a possible implementation, the driving motor of the fan is a bidirectional motor, and the fan installation compartment has a second vent;

[0010] When the output shaft of the bidirectional motor rotates forward, the fan blows air toward the first vent, and when the output shaft of the bidirectional motor rotates reversely, the fan blows air toward the second vent.

[0011] In a possible implementation, the charging gun storage mechanism further includes a temperature sensor and a humidity sensor;

[0012] The temperature sensor and humidity sensor are both located inside the storage box. The temperature sensor is used to detect the temperature inside the storage box, and the humidity sensor is used to detect the humidity inside the storage box. The temperature sensor, the humidity sensor, the bidirectional motor and the heating element are all connected to the controller signal, so that the controller controls the operation of the bidirectional motor and the heating element according to the temperature value measured by the temperature sensor and the humidity value measured by the humidity sensor.

[0013] In a possible implementation, a side of the first vent facing away from the interior of the fan installation compartment has a trumpet-shaped first air guide structure, a first end of the first air guide structure with a smaller diameter is connected to the first vent, and a second end with a larger diameter faces away from the interior of the fan installation compartment.

[0014] In one possible implementation, the fan mounting bin has a trumpet-shaped second air guide structure, a first end with a smaller diameter of the second air guide structure is connected to the first vent, and a second end with a larger diameter faces the fan, so that the fan blows wind toward the first vent via the second air guide structure.

[0015] In a possible implementation, a side of the first vent facing away from the second air guide structure has an air guide channel, a first end of the air guide channel is connected to the first vent, and a second end of the air guide channel is connected to the inside of the fan installation compartment.

[0016] In a possible implementation, the heating element includes a power supply and a heating wire, the heating wire is electrically connected to the power supply, the heating wire is installed in the air guiding channel, and the heating wire spirals around the axis of the air guiding channel and extends along the inner wall of the air guiding channel.

[0017] In a possible implementation, a position where the first vent is connected to the interior of the storage box is misaligned with a position of the charging gun in the storage box.

[0018] In a second aspect, a method for using a charging gun storage mechanism is provided. The method for using the charging gun storage mechanism uses the charging gun storage mechanism having a temperature sensor and a humidity sensor as described in the first aspect, and includes:

[0019] When the temperature value detected by the temperature sensor is greater than the temperature threshold, and the temperature value detected by the humidity sensor is less than or equal to the humidity threshold, the controller sends a first operation instruction to the bidirectional motor and the heating element, so that the output shaft of the bidirectional motor rotates forward and the heating element starts;

[0020] When the temperature value detected by the humidity sensor is greater than the humidity threshold, and the temperature value detected by the temperature sensor is less than or equal to the temperature threshold, the controller sends a second operation instruction to the bidirectional motor so that the output shaft of the bidirectional motor is reversed;

[0021] When the temperature value detected by the temperature sensor is greater than the temperature threshold, and the temperature value detected by the humidity sensor is greater than the humidity threshold, the controller sends a second operation instruction to the bidirectional motor to reverse the output shaft of the bidirectional motor.

[0022] In a third aspect, a charging pile is provided, comprising a charging gun storage mechanism and a charging pile body as described in any one of the first aspects, wherein the storage box is fixedly mounted on the charging pile body.

[0023] In the solution shown in the present disclosure, the storage box of the charging gun storage mechanism can protect the charging gun located inside the storage box, so as to prevent the charging gun from being directly exposed to the air and being contaminated by water stains in the air, which will affect the service life of the charging gun. At the same time, after the charging gun has completed charging the electric vehicle and is stained with water stains, the charging gun can be put back into the storage box, and the fan and the heating element can be started so that the fan blows toward the first vent, and the air flow blown by the fan is heated by the heating element, so that the air entering the storage box from the first vent is heated, and a flowing hot air flow is formed in the storage box, and the charging gun can be dried by the hot air flow. At the same time, during the flow of the hot air flow, the humid air in the storage box can be taken out through the second vent in sequence, so that the interior of the storage box and the charging gun in the storage box can be kept dry, thereby improving the service life of the charging gun.

[0024] The method of using the charging gun storage mechanism can monitor the temperature and humidity of the air in the storage box in real time through the temperature sensor and the humidity sensor, and can automatically control the operation of the bidirectional motor and the heating element through the controller, which saves manpower on the one hand, and on the other hand, through the precise monitoring of the temperature and humidity of the air, can control the bidirectional motor and the heating element to operate effectively and timely, and adjust the temperature and humidity of the air in the storage box to an appropriate range, thereby helping to increase the actual service life of the charging gun. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0025] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present disclosure, the drawings required for use in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present disclosure. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying any creative work.

[0026] Figure 1 is a structural schematic diagram of a charging pile provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0027] Figure 2 It is a structural schematic diagram of a first charging gun storage mechanism provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0028] Figure 3 is a structural schematic diagram of a second charging pile provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0029] Figure 4 This embodiment of the present disclosure provides a Figure 3 A schematic diagram of a local enlarged structure;

[0030] Figure 5 It is a schematic cross-sectional structure diagram of a fan installation compartment provided in an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0031] Description of Reference Numerals

[0032] 1. Storage box; 11. Fan mounting compartment; 111. First vent; 112. Second vent; 113. First air guide structure; 114. Second air guide structure; 115. Air guide channel; 116. Fixing piece; 117. Filter; 118. Fan mounting bracket; 12. Opening and closing cover; 13. Placement seat; 2. Fan; 21. Bidirectional motor; 3. Heating element; 31. Heating wire mounting bracket; 4. Charging pile body; 5. Charging gun. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0033] In order to make the objectives, technical solutions and advantages of the present disclosure more clear, the embodiments of the present disclosure will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0034] This embodiment relates to a charging gun storage mechanism, such as Figure 2 The figure shows the structure diagram of the first charging gun storage mechanism. Figure 3 The figure shows the structure of the second charging pile. Figure 4 Shown Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the local enlarged structure of Figure 5 Shown is a schematic cross-sectional structure diagram of the fan installation compartment 11.

[0035] The charging gun storage mechanism includes a storage box 1, a fan 2 and a heating element 3. Figure 1 As shown, the storage box 1 can be installed on the charging pile body 4, and as shown in Figure 2 As shown, the storage box 1 can also accommodate a charging gun 5 .

[0036] The storage box 1 has a fan installation compartment 11, for example, Figure 2 and Figure 3As shown, the fan installation compartment 11 can be fixedly installed inside the storage box 1, but the fan installation compartment 11 can also be fixedly installed outside the storage box 1.

[0037] And, reference Figure 5 And refer to Figure 2 As shown, the fan installation compartment 11 has a first vent 111, and the fan installation compartment 11 or the storage box 1 has a second vent 112. Figure 5 In the embodiment, the fan installation compartment 11 may have the second vent 112, but the storage box 1 may also have the second vent 112. Furthermore, the first vent 111 is communicated with the inside of the storage box 1, and the second vent 112 is communicated with the outside of the storage box 1.

[0038] Continue to refer Figure 3 Combined with Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the fan 2 is installed in the fan installation compartment 11, for example Figure 5 As shown, the fan mounting compartment 11 has a fan mounting frame 118, and the fan 2 can be mounted on the fan mounting frame 118. The fan 2 can blow air toward the first vent 111. Thus, the fan 2 can blow air into the storage box 1 from the first vent 111, and the air in the storage box 1 is discharged from the second vent 112.

[0039] Continue to refer Figure 5 As shown, the heating element 3 is installed in the first vent 111 , so that the heating element 3 can heat the air passing through the first vent 111 .

[0040] From the above, it can be known that the storage box 1 can protect the charging gun 5 located inside the storage box 1, so as to prevent the charging gun 5 from being directly exposed to the air and being contaminated by water stains in the air, thereby affecting the service life of the charging gun 5.

[0041] At the same time, after the charging gun 5 completes charging the electric vehicle and is stained with water, the charging gun 5 can be put back into the storage box 1, and the fan 2 and the heating element 3 are started, so that the fan 2 blows toward the first vent 111, and the airflow blown by the fan 2 is heated by the heating element 3, so that the air entering the storage box 1 from the first vent 111 is heated, and a flowing hot air flow is formed in the storage box 1, which can dry the charging gun 5. At the same time, in the process of the hot air flow, the humid air in the storage box 1 can be brought out through the second vent 112, so that the interior of the storage box 4 and the charging gun 5 in the storage box 1 can be kept dry, thereby improving the service life of the charging gun 5.

[0042] In one example, the driving motor of the fan 2 is a bidirectional motor 21, and Figure 5As shown, the fan mounting compartment 11 has a second vent 112, and the second vent 112 is connected to the inside of the fan mounting compartment 11 through a second air guiding channel 1121. The second air guiding channel 1121 can pass through the side wall of the storage box 1, so that the fan mounting compartment 11 is connected to the outside of the storage box 1 through the second vent 112.

[0043] When the output shaft of the bidirectional motor 21 rotates forward, the fan 2 blows air toward the first vent 111, and when the output shaft of the bidirectional motor 21 rotates reversely, the fan 2 blows air toward the second vent 112. Figure 5 As shown, the blades of the fan 2 can be fixedly connected to the output shaft of the bidirectional motor 21. The second vent 112 is located on the left side of the fan 2, and the first vent 111 is located on the right side of the fan 2, so that when the blades of the fan 2 blow the wind to the left, the fan 2 blows the wind toward the second vent 112, and when the blades of the fan 2 blow the wind to the right, the fan 2 blows the wind toward the first vent 111.

[0044] In this way, the blades of the fan 2 can rotate forward or reverse through the output shaft of the bidirectional motor 21. When the air in the storage box 1 is relatively humid, the bidirectional motor 21 drives the fan 2 to rotate forward and starts the heating element 3 at the same time, which can dry the charging gun 5 in the storage box 1, keep the charging gun 5 dry, and thus increase the life of the charging gun 5.

[0045] Moreover, after the charging gun 5 completes charging, high temperature will still remain on the surface. By driving the fan 2 to reverse through the bidirectional motor 21, the high-temperature gas in the storage box 1 can be directly discharged through the first vent 111 and the second vent 112 in sequence, thereby reducing the temperature in the storage box 1 and accelerating the flow of air in the storage box 1. Thus, the charging gun 5 in the storage box 1 can be cooled, which reduces safety hazards and extends the actual service life of the charging gun 5.

[0046] In one example, the charging gun storage mechanism further includes a temperature sensor and a humidity sensor, both of which are located inside the storage box 1. The temperature sensor is used to detect the temperature inside the storage box 1. For example, the temperature inside the storage box 1 can be monitored in real time through the temperature sensor. The humidity sensor is used to detect the humidity inside the storage box 1. For example, the humidity inside the storage box 1 can be monitored in real time through the humidity sensor. The temperature sensor, the humidity sensor, the bidirectional motor 21, and the heating element 3 are all connected to the controller signal, so that the controller controls the operation of the bidirectional motor 21 and the heating element 3 according to the temperature value measured by the temperature sensor and the humidity value measured by the humidity sensor.

[0047] For example, when the temperature value detected by the temperature sensor is greater than the temperature threshold, and the temperature value detected by the humidity sensor is less than or equal to the humidity threshold, the controller sends a first operation instruction to the bidirectional motor 21 and the heating element 3, so that the output shaft of the bidirectional motor 21 rotates forward and the heating element 3 is started. Thus, the charging gun 5 in the storage box 1 can be dried, the charging gun 5 can be kept dry, and the life of the charging gun 5 can be increased.

[0048] When the temperature value detected by the humidity sensor is greater than the humidity threshold, and the temperature value detected by the temperature sensor is less than or equal to the temperature threshold, the controller sends a second operation instruction to the bidirectional motor 21, so that the output shaft of the bidirectional motor 21 is reversed. Thus, the charging gun 5 in the storage box 1 can be cooled, which reduces safety hazards and prolongs the actual service life of the charging gun 5.

[0049] When the temperature value detected by the temperature sensor is greater than the temperature threshold, and the temperature value detected by the humidity sensor is greater than the humidity threshold, the controller sends a second operation instruction to the bidirectional motor 21, so that the output shaft of the bidirectional motor 21 is reversed. Thus, when the temperature and humidity in the storage box 1 exceed the threshold, the output shaft of the bidirectional motor 21 is preferentially reversed, so that the fan 2 blows toward the second vent 112, and the high-temperature air in the storage box 1 is extracted to cool the inside of the storage box 1. At the same time, the humid air in the storage box 1 can be extracted to a certain extent for drying.

[0050] In this way, it can also avoid the situation where, when the controller receives the first signal, the controller sends the first operating instruction to the bidirectional motor 21 and the heating element 3, causing the output shaft of the bidirectional motor 21 to rotate forward and the heating element 3 to start, thereby further increasing the temperature of the charging gun 5 and causing the risk of the charging gun 5 being burned out.

[0051] As described above, the temperature and humidity of the air in the storage box 1 can be monitored in real time through the temperature sensor and the humidity sensor, and the operation of the bidirectional motor 21 and the heating element 3 can be automatically controlled through the controller. On the one hand, manpower is saved, and on the other hand, through the precise monitoring of the temperature and humidity of the air, the bidirectional motor 21 and the heating element 3 can be controlled to operate effectively and timely, and the temperature and humidity of the air in the storage box 1 can be adjusted to an appropriate range, thereby helping to increase the actual service life of the charging gun 5.

[0052] In one example, reference Figure 5 Combined with Figure 2 As shown, the first vent 111 has a trumpet-shaped first air guide structure 113 on one side away from the inside of the fan installation chamber 11. The first end of the first air guide structure 113 with a smaller diameter is connected to the first vent 111, and the second end with a larger diameter is away from the inside of the fan installation chamber 11.

[0053] In this way, when the fan 2 blows air toward the second vent 112, the air entering the fan mounting compartment 11 through the first vent 111 in the storage box 1 can be guided by the trumpet-shaped first air guide structure 113, thereby facilitating the air to be drawn from the storage box 1 into the fan mounting compartment 11 and discharged from the second vent 112, and further, facilitating the increase in the speed at which the high-temperature gas in the storage box 1 is discharged, thereby increasing the cooling speed inside the storage box 1 and the charging gun 5 in the storage box 1, and facilitating the increase in the service life of the charging gun 5.

[0054] In one example, reference Figure 5 Combined with Figure 3 As shown, the fan mounting compartment 11 has a trumpet-shaped second air guide structure 114, the first end of the second air guide structure 114 with a smaller diameter is connected to the first vent 111, and the second end with a larger diameter faces the fan 2, so that the fan 2 blows the wind to the first vent 111 through the second air guide structure 114.

[0055] In this way, when the fan 2 blows air toward the first vent 111, the trumpet-shaped second air guide structure 114 can guide the airflow to the first vent 111 through the second air guide structure 114 and enter the storage box 1. Since the diameter of the first vent 111 is small, the flow speed of the airflow when entering the storage box 1 can be increased, thereby increasing the drying speed of the charging gun 5.

[0056] In one example, a side of the first vent 111 away from the second air guide structure 114 has an air guide channel 115, a first end of the air guide channel 115 is connected to the first vent 111, and a second end is connected to the inside of the fan installation compartment 11. In this way, the airflow flowing from the first vent 111 into the storage box 1 will first flow through the air guide channel 115, and the air guide channel 115 will stabilize the airflow flowing from the first vent 111 into the storage box 1, thereby facilitating the drying speed of the charging gun 5.

[0057] In one example, reference Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the heating element 3 may include a power supply and a heating wire, the heating wire is electrically connected to the power supply, the heating wire is installed in the air guide channel 115, and the heating wire spirals around the axis of the air guide channel 115 and extends along the inner wall of the air guide channel 115. Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, a heating wire mounting bracket 31 may be fixedly mounted on the inner wall of the air guide channel 115 , and the heating wire is fixedly mounted on the heating wire mounting bracket 31 .

[0058] As described above, the heating wire is installed in the air guide channel 115 and extends in a spiral shape around the axis of the air guide channel 115 and along the inner wall of the air guide channel 115. This can increase the time the heating wire heats the air flow entering the storage box 1, thereby increasing the temperature of the air flow entering the storage box 1, which is beneficial to increasing the drying speed of the charging gun 5.

[0059] In one example, reference Figure 2 As shown, the charging gun storage mechanism also includes a placement card seat 13, and the placement card seat 13 is located in the storage box 1. The placement card seat 13 and the storage box 1 can be integrally formed, or they can be two independent structural parts that are fixed together by means of clamping, bolts, etc. The bottom of the charging gun 5 can be inserted into the placement card seat 13, so that the charging gun 5 can be stably placed.

[0060] In one example, reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the charging gun storage mechanism further includes an opening and closing cover 13. One side of the storage box 1 may have an opening, and the opening and closing cover 13 is installed at the opening.

[0061] For example, one end of the opening and closing cover 13 may be hinged to the opening through a hinge, and the opening may be opened or closed by rotating the opening and closing cover 13 around the corresponding hinge.

[0062] In another example, the opening and closing cover 13 can also be installed at the opening of the storage box 1 by means of a snap connection. The opening is opened by removing the opening and closing cover 13. The opening is closed by installing the opening and closing cover 13 at the opening.

[0063] In this way, the charging gun 5 can be conveniently placed or taken out by opening the opening, and the protection of the charging gun 5 by the storage box 1 can be ensured by closing the opening.

[0064] In one example, a filter 117 may be provided in the second vent 112. When the fan 2 blows toward the first vent 111 so that the air flows toward the first vent 111, external air will enter the fan mounting compartment 11 from the second vent 112 and enter the storage box 1 from the first vent 111, which may bring external dust into the storage box 1 and pollute the charging gun 5. The presence of the filter 117 can block external dust, thereby preventing external dust from entering the storage box 1 and polluting the charging gun 5.

[0065] In one example, reference Figure 5As shown, the charging gun storage mechanism also includes a fixing member 116, and the fan installation compartment 11 can be fixedly connected to the storage box 1 through the fixing member 116. The fixing member 116 can be rod-shaped, and the fan installation compartment 11 and the storage box 1 both have corresponding mounting holes. The rod-shaped fixing member 116 can pass through the mounting holes of the fan installation compartment 11 and the mounting holes of the storage box 1 in sequence, so that the fan installation compartment 11 and the storage box 1 are fixedly connected through the fixing member 116.

[0066] In one example, the fixing member 116 may be a bolt. For example, a nut at a first end of the bolt may abut against the fan mounting bin 11, and a second end of the bolt passes through the mounting hole of the fan mounting bin 11 and the mounting hole of the storage box 1 in sequence, and the nut is screwed on the second end of the bolt and abuts against the storage box 1.

[0067] In another example, the fixing member 116 may be a pin having a pin cap at a first end that abuts against the fan mounting bin 11 , and a second end that passes through the mounting hole of the fan mounting bin 11 and the mounting hole of the storage box 1 in sequence and is riveted to the storage box 1 .

[0068] In another example, the fixing member 116 may be a screw having a screw cap at the first end thereof abutting against the fan mounting compartment 11, and a second end passing through the mounting hole of the fan mounting compartment 11 and being screwed into the mounting hole of the storage box 1, wherein the mounting hole of the storage box 1 is a screw hole.

[0069] In the disclosed embodiment, the storage box 1 can protect the charging gun 5 located inside the storage box 1, preventing the charging gun 5 from being directly exposed to the air and being contaminated by water stains in the air, thereby affecting the service life of the charging gun 5.

[0070] At the same time, after the charging gun 5 completes charging the electric vehicle and is stained with water, the charging gun 5 can be put back into the storage box 1, and the fan 2 and the heating element 3 are started, so that the fan 2 blows toward the first vent 111, and the airflow blown by the fan 2 is heated by the heating element 3, so that the air entering the storage box 1 from the first vent 111 is heated, and a flowing hot air flow is formed in the storage box 1, which can dry the charging gun 5. At the same time, in the process of the hot air flow, the humid air in the storage box 1 can be brought out through the second vent 112, so that the interior of the storage box 4 and the charging gun 5 in the storage box 1 can be kept dry, thereby improving the service life of the charging gun 5.

[0071] The embodiment of the present disclosure further provides a method for using a charging gun storage mechanism. The method for using the charging gun storage mechanism uses the charging gun storage mechanism having a temperature sensor and a humidity sensor as in the first aspect, and includes:

[0072] When the temperature value detected by the temperature sensor is greater than the temperature threshold, and the temperature value detected by the humidity sensor is less than or equal to the humidity threshold, the controller sends a first operation instruction to the bidirectional motor 21 and the heating element 3, so that the output shaft of the bidirectional motor 21 rotates forward and the heating element 3 is started. Thus, the charging gun 5 in the storage box 1 can be dried, the charging gun 5 can be kept dry, and the life of the charging gun 5 can be increased.

[0073] When the temperature value detected by the humidity sensor is greater than the humidity threshold, and the temperature value detected by the temperature sensor is less than or equal to the temperature threshold, the controller sends a second operation instruction to the bidirectional motor 21, so that the output shaft of the bidirectional motor 21 is reversed. Thus, the charging gun 5 in the storage box 1 can be cooled, which reduces safety hazards and prolongs the actual service life of the charging gun 5.

[0074] When the temperature value detected by the temperature sensor is greater than the temperature threshold, and the temperature value detected by the humidity sensor is greater than the humidity threshold, the controller sends a second operation instruction to the bidirectional motor 21, so that the output shaft of the bidirectional motor 21 is reversed. Thus, when the temperature and humidity in the storage box 1 exceed the threshold, the output shaft of the bidirectional motor 21 is preferentially reversed, so that the fan 2 blows toward the second vent 112, and the high-temperature air in the storage box 1 is extracted to cool the inside of the storage box 1. At the same time, the humid air in the storage box 1 can be extracted to a certain extent for drying.

[0075] In this way, it can also avoid the situation where, when the controller receives the first signal, the controller sends the first operating instruction to the bidirectional motor 21 and the heating element 3, causing the output shaft of the bidirectional motor 21 to rotate forward and the heating element 3 to start, thereby further increasing the temperature of the charging gun 5 and causing the risk of the charging gun 5 being burned out.

[0076] As described above, the temperature and humidity of the air in the storage box 1 can be monitored in real time through the temperature sensor and the humidity sensor, and the operation of the bidirectional motor 21 and the heating element 3 can be automatically controlled through the controller. On the one hand, manpower is saved, and on the other hand, through the precise monitoring of the temperature and humidity of the air, the bidirectional motor 21 and the heating element 3 can be controlled to operate effectively and timely, and the temperature and humidity of the air in the storage box 1 can be adjusted to an appropriate range, thereby helping to increase the actual service life of the charging gun 5.

[0077] Furthermore, the storage box 1 of the charging gun storage mechanism used in this embodiment can protect the charging gun 5 located inside the storage box 1, preventing the charging gun 5 from being directly exposed to the air and being contaminated by water stains in the air, thereby affecting the service life of the charging gun 5.

[0078] At the same time, after the charging gun 5 completes charging the electric vehicle and is stained with water, the charging gun 5 can be put back into the storage box 1, and the fan 2 and the heating element 3 are started, so that the fan 2 blows toward the first vent 111, and the airflow blown by the fan 2 is heated by the heating element 3, so that the air entering the storage box 1 from the first vent 111 is heated, and a flowing hot air flow is formed in the storage box 1, which can dry the charging gun 5. At the same time, in the process of the hot air flow, the humid air in the storage box 1 can be brought out through the second vent 112, so that the interior of the storage box 4 and the charging gun 5 in the storage box 1 can be kept dry, thereby improving the service life of the charging gun 5.

[0079] The disclosed embodiment further provides a charging pile, which includes a charging gun storage mechanism as described in any one of the first aspects and a charging pile body 4 , and a storage box 1 is fixedly mounted on the charging pile body 4 .

[0080] In the disclosed embodiment, the storage box 1 can protect the charging gun 5 located inside the storage box 1, preventing the charging gun 5 from being directly exposed to the air and being contaminated by water stains in the air, thereby affecting the service life of the charging gun 5.

[0081] At the same time, after the charging gun 5 completes charging the electric vehicle and is stained with water, the charging gun 5 can be put back into the storage box 1, and the fan 2 and the heating element 3 are started, so that the fan 2 blows toward the first vent 111, and the airflow blown by the fan 2 is heated by the heating element 3, so that the air entering the storage box 1 from the first vent 111 is heated, and a flowing hot air flow is formed in the storage box 1, which can dry the charging gun 5. At the same time, in the process of the hot air flow, the humid air in the storage box 1 can be brought out through the second vent 112, so that the interior of the storage box 4 and the charging gun 5 in the storage box 1 can be kept dry, thereby improving the service life of the charging gun 5.

[0082] It should be noted that the terms "first", "second", etc. in the specification and claims of the present disclosure are used to distinguish similar objects, and are not used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that the data used in this way can be interchangeable under appropriate circumstances, so that the embodiments of the present disclosure can be implemented in an order other than those illustrated or described herein, and the objects distinguished by "first", "second", etc. are generally of the same type, and the number of objects is not limited. For example, the first object can be one or more. In addition, "and / or" in the specification and claims represents at least one of the connected objects, and the character " / " generally indicates that the objects associated with each other are in an "or" relationship.

[0083] The above are only preferred embodiments of the present disclosure and are not intended to limit the present disclosure. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principles of the present disclosure should be included in the protection scope of the present disclosure.

Claims

1. A charging gun storage mechanism, characterized in that: The charging gun storage mechanism comprises a storage box (1), a fan (2) and a heating element (3); The storage box (1) is suitable for being installed on a charging pile body (4) and for accommodating a charging gun (5); the storage box (1) has a fan installation compartment (11); the fan installation compartment (11) has a first vent (111); and the fan installation compartment (11) or the storage box (1) has a second vent (112); the first vent (111) is connected to the interior of the storage box (1); and the second vent (112) is connected to the exterior of the storage box (1); The fan (2) is installed in the fan installation compartment (11), and the fan (2) can blow air toward the first vent (111); The heating element (3) is installed in the first ventilation opening (111).

2. The charging gun storage mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The driving motor of the fan (2) is a bidirectional motor (21), and the fan installation compartment (11) has a second ventilation opening (112); When the output shaft of the bidirectional motor (21) rotates forward, the fan (2) blows air toward the first vent (111); and when the output shaft of the bidirectional motor (21) rotates reversely, the fan (2) blows air toward the second vent (112).

3. The charging gun storage mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that: The charging gun storage mechanism also includes a temperature sensor and a humidity sensor; The temperature sensor and the humidity sensor are both located inside the storage box (1); the temperature sensor is used to detect the temperature inside the storage box (1); the humidity sensor is used to detect the humidity inside the storage box (1); the temperature sensor, the humidity sensor, the bidirectional motor (21) and the heating element (3) are all connected to the controller signal, so that the controller controls the operation of the bidirectional motor (21) and the heating element (3) according to the temperature value measured by the temperature sensor and the humidity value measured by the humidity sensor.

4. The charging gun storage mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that: A trumpet-shaped first air guide structure (113) is provided on a side of the first ventilation opening (111) facing away from the interior of the fan installation chamber (11); a first end of the first air guide structure (113) with a smaller diameter is connected to the first ventilation opening (111), and a second end with a larger diameter faces away from the interior of the fan installation chamber (11).

5. The charging gun storage mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fan installation compartment (11) has a trumpet-shaped second air guide structure (114); a first end of the second air guide structure (114) with a smaller diameter is connected to the first vent (111), and a second end with a larger diameter faces the fan (2), so that the fan (2) blows wind toward the first vent (111) via the second air guide structure (114).

6. The charging gun storage mechanism according to claim 5, characterized in that: A side of the first ventilation opening (111) facing away from the second air guiding structure (114) has an air guiding channel (115), a first end of the air guiding channel (115) is connected to the first ventilation opening (111), and a second end is connected to the interior of the fan installation compartment (11).

7. The charging gun storage mechanism according to claim 6, characterized in that: The heating element (3) comprises a power source and a heating wire, the heating wire is electrically connected to the power source, the heating wire is installed in the air guide channel (115), and the heating wire spirals around the axis of the air guide channel (115) and extends along the inner wall of the air guide channel (115).

8. The charging gun storage mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The position where the first ventilation port (111) is connected to the interior of the storage box (1) is offset from the position of the charging gun (5) in the storage box (1).

9. A method for using a charging gun storage mechanism, characterized in that: The method for using the charging gun storage mechanism uses the charging gun storage mechanism as claimed in claim 3, and includes: When the temperature value detected by the temperature sensor is greater than the temperature threshold, and the temperature value detected by the humidity sensor is less than or equal to the humidity threshold, the controller sends a first operation instruction to the bidirectional motor (21) and the heating element (3), so that the output shaft of the bidirectional motor (21) rotates forward and the heating element (3) starts; When the temperature value detected by the humidity sensor is greater than the humidity threshold, and the temperature value detected by the temperature sensor is less than or equal to the temperature threshold, the controller sends a second operation instruction to the bidirectional motor (21), so that the output shaft of the bidirectional motor (21) is reversed; When the temperature value detected by the temperature sensor is greater than the temperature threshold, and the temperature value detected by the humidity sensor is greater than the humidity threshold, the controller sends a second operation instruction to the bidirectional motor (21), so that the output shaft of the bidirectional motor (21) is reversed.

10. A charging pile, characterized in that: The charging pile comprises a charging gun storage mechanism as described in any one of claims 1 to 8 and a charging pile body (4), and the storage box (1) is fixedly mounted on the charging pile body (4).

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