Holder for charging gun and charging device having holder for charging gun

By designing a retainer for CCS or CCS-2 charging guns, the problem of the charging gun connector pin exposed to the external environment is solved, and the maintenance problem of excess cables on the ground is solved by attaching it to the cable, achieving higher safety and maintenance convenience.

CN119898214APending Publication Date: 2025-04-29ABB E-MOBILITY BV
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202411494818.3
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Priority Date
2023-10-26
Filing Date
2024-10-24
Publication Date
2025-04-29

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Technical Problem

The connector pins of the CCS or CCS-2 charging gun are exposed to the external environment and are susceptible to dust, water droplets and moisture. At the same time, the excess cables are placed on the ground and are difficult to maintain.

Method used

A retainer is designed including a housing, a protective device and a connecting device. The housing covers the connector pin of the charging gun, the protection device keeps the charging gun in the designated position, and the connection device attaches the housing to the cable.

Benefits of technology

Effectively protect the connector pin of the charging gun from the external environment, and solves the problem of excess cables on the ground, improving safety and maintenance convenience.

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Abstract

The invention relates to a holder for a charging gun and a charging device having the holder for a charging gun. The invention relates to a holder for a charging gun, in particular a charging gun of the CCS or CCS-2 type, and to a device having a holder for a charging gun. The invention relates to a holder for a charging gun, comprising: a housing (1) configured to receive an end (7) of a charging gun (2), preferably of the CCS or CCS-2 type, such that a connector pin at the end (7) of the charging gun (2) is completely covered by the housing (1) of the holder; a protection device (3) configured to hold the charging gun (2) in a specified position; connection means (4) configured for attaching the housing (1) to a cable (5). The invention also relates to a device comprising a charging gun (2) and a cable (5) comprising a holder.
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Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to a holder for a charging gun, in particular a charging gun of the CCS or CCS-2 type, and to a device having a holder for a charging gun. Background Art

[0002] In applications such as bus depots, rail depots, car parks or garages, the CCS or CCS-2 distribution box is installed at a height above the ground (up to 6 meters) and the charging cable with the charging gun is freely hung to the ground. The charging gun needs to be protected and maintained. The plug installed at one end of the charging gun is uncovered, so the connector pins are exposed to external environmental conditions such as dust, water drops and moisture. In addition, when the cable length exceeds the distance from the distribution box to the ground, the cable will simply be placed on the ground. Therefore, the connector pins need to be protected from external conditions and the excess cable needs to be maintained. Summary of the invention

[0003] According to a first example of the present disclosure, a holder for a charging gun includes:

[0004] a housing configured to receive an end of a charging gun, preferably of the CCS or CCS-2 type, such that the connector pins at the end of the charging gun are completely covered by the housing of the holder,

[0005] A protective device configured to hold the charging gun in a specified position,

[0006] A connecting device is configured to attach the housing to the cable.

[0007] Preferably, the protection device is in the form of a blocking pin having a handle, wherein the handle is located outside the housing.

[0008] Preferably, the housing is configured to receive the charging gun in the housing by press-fitting.

[0009] Preferably, the protection device is in the form of a hook attached to the housing, the housing being configured for engaging the hook with a corresponding protrusion on a surface of the charging gun.

[0010] Preferably, the housing is made of a non-conductive material.

[0011] Preferably, the housing is made of a polymer.

[0012] Preferably, the retainer is inclined at an angle of less than 90° relative to the cable.

[0013] Preferably, the holder comprises an adapter configured for aligning the position of the charging gun inside the housing.

[0014] Preferably, the adapter is in the form of a grid.

[0015] Preferably, the connection device is in the form of an element configured for attaching the connection device to the housing in such a way that the connection device is rigidly attached to the cable.

[0016] According to a second example of the present disclosure, a device has a charging gun and a cable including a holder. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] With reference to the accompanying drawings, preferred embodiments of the present invention are presented in more detail, in which:

[0018] Figure 1 shows a retainer,

[0019] Figure 2 A part of a device with a cable including a holder for a charging gun is shown. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0020] Figure 1 Detailed description is given of a holder for a charging gun in FIG. The holder comprises a housing 1 configured to receive an end 7 of a charging gun 2, preferably of the CCS or CCS-2 type, such that the connector pins at the end 7 of the charging gun 2 are completely covered by the housing 1 of the holder. Such a housing 1 is able to protect the connector pins from environmental conditions such as dust, water drops and moisture.

[0021] The holder further comprises a protection device 3 which is configured to hold the charging gun 2 in a specified position. Such protection device 3 prevents the charging gun from being accidentally pulled out of the housing 1 .

[0022] Furthermore, the holder comprises connection means 4 configured for attaching the housing 1 to the cable 5. Thus, the holder can be stably connected to the cable at a desired height, preferably up to 6 meters.

[0023] According to a first embodiment of the invention, the protection device 3 is in the form of a blocking pin with a handle, wherein the handle is located outside the housing 1. Holding the charging gun in one hand and the handle of the blocking pin in the other hand, we move the charging gun into the housing of the gun holder. By releasing the handle of the blocking pin, the position of the charging gun is fixed. The blocking pin jumps into the hole of the CCS (CCS-2) plug slot.

[0024] According to the second embodiment, the housing 1 is configured for receiving the charging gun 2 in the housing 1 by press-fitting. This ensures a tight and stable placement of the charging gun 2 in the holder.

[0025] According to a third aspect of the invention, the protection device 3 is in the form of a hook attached to the housing 1 , the housing being configured for engaging the hook with a corresponding protrusion on the surface of the charging gun 2 .

[0026] Preferably, the housing 1 is made of a non-conductive material. This increases the safety of users and people gathered around the holder, and also increases the safety of the place where the charging station is installed.

[0027] Preferably, the housing 1 is made of polymer.

[0028] Preferably, the holder is inclined at an angle of less than 90° relative to the cable 5. This results in that rain water or any other contaminated water does not stay on the surface of the housing 1, but falls to the ground.

[0029] Preferably, the holder comprises an adapter 6 configured to align the position of the charging gun 2 inside the housing 1. This allows the charging gun 2 to be placed more securely inside the housing 2. This solves the problem of an empty space between the housing 1 and one part of the end 7 of the charging gun 2 that is shorter than another part.

[0030] Preferably, the adapter 6 is in the form of a grid, but a person skilled in the art will know that it can be any other shape that solves the problem.

[0031] Preferably, the connection device 4 is in the form of an element configured for attaching the connection device 4 to the housing 1 in the same manner as the connection device 4 is attached to the cable 5, preferably the connection device 4 is fixedly attached to the cable 5. This connection can be formed by fastening the connection device 4 to the housing 1 by screws, glue or any other possible means known to those skilled in the art.

[0032] In a second example, a device is disclosed having a charging gun 2 and a cable 5 connected to a charging unit. Figure 2 A cable 5 comprising a retainer according to the invention is shown in detail in FIG.

[0033] This device solves the problem of needing to repair excess cable 5, because the retainer is mounted directly on the cable 5. Excess cable will not be on the ground, which improves the safety of people passing through the intersection and is not susceptible to any type of damage when the cable 5 and / or charging gun 2 are on the ground.

Claims

1. A holder for a charging gun, comprising: a housing (1) configured to receive an end (7) of a charging gun (2), preferably of the CCS or CCS-2 type, such that a connector pin at the end (7) of the charging gun (2) is completely covered by the housing (1) of the holder, a protective device (3), which is configured to hold the charging gun (2) in a specified position, A connecting device (4) is configured to attach the housing (1) to a cable (5).

2. The retainer according to claim 1, characterized in that The protection device (3) is in the form of a blocking pin with a handle, wherein the handle is located on the outside of the housing (1).

3. The retainer according to claim 1, characterized in that: The housing (1) is configured to receive the charging gun (2) in the housing (1) by press-fitting.

4. The retainer according to claim 1, characterized in that: The protection device (3) is in the form of a hook attached to the housing (1), the housing being configured for engaging the hook with a corresponding protrusion on the surface of the charging gun (2).

5. A holder according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that The housing (1) is made of non-conductive material.

6. A holder according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that The housing (1) is made of polymer.

7. The holder according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that: The retainer is inclined relative to the cable (5) at an angle less than 90°.

8. The holder according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that: The holder comprises an adapter (6) which is configured to align the position of the charging gun (2) inside the housing (1).

9. The retainer according to claim 8, characterized in that The adapter (6) is in the form of a grid.

10. The holder according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that: The connecting device (4) is in the form of an element configured for attaching the connecting device to the housing (1) in such a way that the connecting device is rigidly attached to the cable (5).

11. A charging device having a charging gun (2) and a cable (5) connected to a charging unit, wherein the cable (5) comprises a holder according to any of the preceding claims.