Large-current plug with motor unlocking structure

The combination of a motor-driven unlocking structure and a position sensor solves the problem of poor contact of traditional high-current plugs in frequent plugging and unplugging and in vibration environments, and achieves safe and reliable locking of the plug. It is suitable for scenarios such as electric vehicle charging piles, industrial robots, and power distribution cabinets.

CN120691176AInactive Publication Date: 2025-09-23SHENZHEN CONNECTION NEW ENERGY TECH CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202510790677.8
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-06-13
Publication Date
2025-09-23
Estimated Expiration
Not applicable · inactive patent

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Technical Problem

Traditional high-current plugs are prone to poor contact and accidental loosening in frequent plugging and unplugging or in vibrating environments. They lack multiple locking protections and are difficult to meet the safety and stability requirements of industrial scenarios.

Method used

It adopts a motor-driven unlocking structure, combined with the design of a spur rack, gear, locking hole and electronic lock pin. The external motor starts the gear to engage the spur rack to push the plug to move. The position sensor integrated inside the plug monitors the displacement in real time and feeds back to the control system. The electronic lock pin is inserted into the locking hole after it is in place.

Benefits of technology

The plug is locked safely and reliably, avoiding manual plugging and unplugging, improving the reliability and safety of the plug, and is suitable for high-current and high-reliability scenarios.

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Abstract

A high-current plug with a motor unlocking structure provided by the present invention comprises a plug structure, a plurality of plug female pins are fixedly connected to the plugging end face of the plug structure, a plurality of plug signal pins are fixedly connected to the plugging end face of the plug structure, spur racks are rigidly connected to the two sides of the plug structure, and the spur racks are connected to the two sides of the plug structure. The side face of the spur rack is movably connected with a gear, the gear is driven by an external motor to rotate, and locking holes are formed in the front face and the back face of the plug structure. The large-current plug has the advantages that after the plug structure moves in place, the external electronic lock drives the electronic lock pin to be inserted into the locking hole, and the large-current plug has a good safety locking mechanism, cannot be manually plugged and unplugged, and is high in reliability, good in safety and convenient to use. The design is suitable for electric vehicle charging piles, industrial robots, electric power distribution cabinets and other scenes with high current and high reliability requirements.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of high-current plugs, in particular to a high-current plug with a motor unlocking structure. Background Art

[0002] Traditional high-current plugs mostly use manual plugging and unplugging or simple mechanical locking structures. These can easily lead to poor contact and accidental loosening during frequent plugging and unplugging or in vibrating environments, resulting in safety hazards such as arcing and overheating. While there are electric-driven plugs in the prior art, these lack multiple locking protection mechanisms and are insufficiently waterproof and designed to prevent misoperation, making it difficult to meet the stringent safety and stability requirements of industrial scenarios. To this end, the present invention proposes a high-current plug that integrates motor-driven unlocking, electronic lock dual protection, and environmental protection. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The object of the present invention is to solve at least one of the technical drawbacks.

[0004] To this end, one object of the present invention is to provide a high-current plug with a motor unlocking structure to solve the problems mentioned in the background art and overcome the shortcomings of the prior art.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, an embodiment of one aspect of the present invention provides a high-current plug with a motor unlocking structure, comprising a plug structure, a plug end surface of the plug structure having a plurality of female plug pins fixedly connected thereto, and a plug end surface of the plug structure having a plurality of signal pins fixedly connected thereto; The two sides of the plug structure are rigidly connected to spur racks, and the sides of the spur racks are movably connected to gears, which rotate under the drive of an external motor; The front and back sides of the plug structure are provided with locking holes, and the locking holes can be plugged with electronic lock pins after the plug structure is moved into place. The electronic lock pins are driven by an external electronic lock.

[0006] Preferably, any of the above solutions is that a guide post and a guide groove are provided on the top and bottom of the plug structure respectively, wherein the end of the guide post is a tapered structure.

[0007] Preferably, any of the above solutions is that the plugging end face of the plug structure is provided with an annular waterproof sealing ring, and the waterproof sealing ring is made of high-temperature resistant silicone material.

[0008] Preferably, any of the above solutions has a position sensor built into the plug structure, and the position sensor is connected to a control system signal of an external motor.

[0009] Preferably, from any of the above solutions, both sides of the plug structure are rigidly connected to the spur rack via pins.

[0010] Preferably, the female pins of the plug are silver-plated copper alloy with a cross-sectional area of ​​no less than 6 mm². This ensures low resistance and high corrosion resistance during high-current transmission, preventing overheating due to poor contact. The signal pins are symmetrically located on both sides of the midplane of the plug structure, transmitting control signals and physically isolating them from the female pins to prevent signal interference.

[0011] In any of the above solutions, preferably, two plug signal pins are symmetrically distributed about the midplane of the plug structure. When the external motor is activated, the gear engages the spur rack, pushing the plug structure in a linear motion to complete insertion or removal. A position sensor, such as a Hall effect sensor, is integrated within the plug structure to monitor plug displacement in real time and provide feedback to the motor control system, enabling precise positioning. Once the plug structure is in position, the external electronic lock drives the electronic lock pin into the locking hole.

[0012] This high-current plug has a good safety locking mechanism and cannot be manually plugged in or out, with high reliability and good safety.

[0013] This design is suitable for scenarios with high current and high reliability requirements, such as electric vehicle charging piles, industrial robots, and power distribution cabinets.

[0014] The tooth module of the spur rack matches the tooth module of the gear.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following advantages and beneficial effects: This high-current plug with a motorized unlocking mechanism utilizes a spur rack, gear, locking hole, and electronic locking pin. When the external motor is activated, the gear engages the spur rack, pushing the plug mechanism in a linear motion to connect or disconnect. Position sensors, such as Hall sensors, are integrated within the plug mechanism to monitor plug movement in real time and provide feedback to the motor control system for precise positioning. Once the plug mechanism is in place, an external electronic lock drives the electronic locking pin into the locking hole.

[0016] This high-current plug has a good safety locking mechanism and cannot be manually plugged in or out, with high reliability and good safety.

[0017] This design is suitable for scenarios with high current and high reliability requirements, such as electric vehicle charging piles, industrial robots, and power distribution cabinets.

[0018] Additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows and, in part, will be obvious from the description which follows, or may be learned through practice of the present invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent and readily understood from the following description of the embodiments with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which: Figure 1 This is a schematic structural diagram of the present invention from a first viewing angle; Figure 2 It is a structural schematic diagram of the second viewing angle of the present invention; Figure 3 It is a structural schematic diagram of the plug-in end face of the present invention.

[0020] In the figure: 1-plug structure, 2-plug female pin, 3-plug signal pin, 4-spur rack, 5-gear, 6-locking hole, 7-electronic lock pin. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0021] The following describes embodiments of the present invention in detail, examples of which are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals throughout represent the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are intended to be used to explain the present invention, and are not to be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0022] In the present invention, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, the terms "mounted," "connected," "connect," "fixed," etc. should be understood broadly. For example, they may refer to fixed, detachable, or integral connections; mechanical or electrical connections; direct or indirect connections through an intermediary; or internal communication between two components. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention based on specific circumstances.

[0023] like Figure 1-3 As shown, the high-current plug with a motor unlocking structure includes a plug structure 1, a plurality of female plug pins 2 are fixedly connected to the plug end surface of the plug structure 1, and a plurality of plug signal pins 3 are fixedly connected to the plug end surface of the plug structure 1; The plug structure 1 has spur racks 4 rigidly connected to both sides, and gears 5 movably connected to the sides of the spur racks 4. The gears 5 rotate under the drive of an external motor. Locking holes 6 are provided on the front and back of the plug structure 1. After the plug structure 1 is moved into place, the locking holes 6 can be plugged with electronic lock pins 7, which are driven by an external electronic lock.

[0024] Example 1: The top and bottom of the plug structure 1 are respectively provided with a guide column and a guide groove, wherein the end of the guide column is a tapered structure. The plug-in end face of the plug structure 1 is provided with an annular waterproof sealing ring, which is made of high-temperature resistant silicone material. A position sensor is built into the plug structure 1, and the position sensor is connected to the control system signal of the external motor. The two sides of the plug structure 1 are rigidly connected to the straight rack 4 through pins. The female pin 2 of the plug adopts a copper alloy substrate with a silver-plated surface, and its cross-sectional area is not less than 6mm². Ensure low resistance and high corrosion resistance during large current transmission to avoid overheating due to poor contact. The plug signal pins 3 are symmetrically distributed on both sides of the middle surface of the plug structure 1, used to transmit control signals, and form physical isolation with the female pins to prevent signal interference. There are two plug signal pins 3 symmetrically distributed about the middle surface of the plug structure 1.

[0025] Example 2: In addition to the electronic lock, the rigid transmission structure of the spur rack 4 and gear 5 can be manually unlocked in the event of a power outage, ensuring maintainability under extreme working conditions. All metal parts are treated with anti-oxidation treatment to further improve environmental adaptability.

[0026] The working principle of the present invention is as follows: When the external motor is activated, gear 5 engages spur rack 4, pushing plug structure 1 in a linear motion to complete insertion or removal. A position sensor, such as a Hall effect sensor, is integrated into plug structure 1 to monitor plug movement in real time and provide feedback to the motor control system for precise positioning. Once plug structure 1 is in position, the external electronic lock drives electronic lock pin 7 into locking hole 6.

[0027] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects: This high-current plug with a motor unlocking mechanism utilizes a spur rack 4, a gear 5, a locking hole 6, and an electronic lock pin 7. When the external motor is activated, the gear 5 engages the spur rack 4, pushing the plug structure 1 in a linear motion to connect or disconnect. A position sensor (such as a Hall effect sensor) is integrated within the plug structure 1 to monitor plug displacement in real time and provide feedback to the motor control system, ensuring precise positioning. Once the plug structure 1 is in place, the external electronic lock drives the electronic lock pin 7 into the locking hole 6.

[0028] This high-current plug has a good safety locking mechanism and cannot be manually plugged in or out, with high reliability and good safety.

[0029] This design is suitable for scenarios with high current and high reliability requirements, such as electric vehicle charging piles, industrial robots, and power distribution cabinets.

Claims

1. A high current plug with a motor unlocking structure, characterized in that: It comprises a plug structure (1), a plurality of female plug pins (2) are fixedly connected to the plug end surface of the plug structure (1), and a plurality of signal plug pins (3) are fixedly connected to the plug end surface of the plug structure (1); Both sides of the plug structure (1) are rigidly connected to spur racks (4), and the sides of the spur racks (4) are movably connected to gears (5), and the gears (5) rotate under the drive of an external motor; The front and back sides of the plug structure (1) are provided with locking holes (6), and the locking holes (6) can be plugged with electronic lock pins (7) after the plug structure (1) is moved into position, and the electronic lock pins (7) are driven by an external electronic lock.

2. A high-current plug with a motor unlocking structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top and bottom of the plug structure (1) are respectively provided with a guide column and a guide groove, wherein the end of the guide column is a tapered tapered structure.

3. A high-current plug with a motor unlocking structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: The plugging end face of the plug structure (1) is provided with an annular waterproof sealing ring, and the waterproof sealing ring is made of high-temperature resistant silicone material.

4. A high-current plug with a motor unlocking structure according to claim 3, characterized in that: A position sensor is built into the plug structure (1), and the position sensor is connected to a control system signal of an external motor.

5. A high-current plug with a motor unlocking structure according to claim 4, characterized in that: Both sides of the plug structure (1) are rigidly connected to the spur rack (4) via pins.

6. A high-current plug with a motor unlocking structure according to claim 5, characterized in that: The female pin (2) of the plug is made of a copper alloy substrate with a surface silver-plated surface, and its cross-sectional area is not less than 6 mm².

7. A high-current plug with a motor unlocking structure according to claim 6, characterized in that: Two plug signal pins (3) are symmetrically distributed about the middle surface of the plug structure (1).

8. The high-current plug with a motor unlocking structure according to claim 7, characterized in that: The tooth module of the spur rack 4 matches the tooth module of the gear (5).