Charging plug support of electric vehicle
By designing a multi-channel electric vehicle charging plug bracket for shared entrances and exits, the problem of needing multiple brackets for different plug specifications is solved, achieving the effect of a single structure adapting to multiple plug specifications, saving costs and space.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Applications(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-03-03
- Publication Date
- 2026-03-13
AI Technical Summary
Existing electric vehicle charging plug brackets can only accommodate one size, which leads to the need to build multiple brackets for different sizes of charging plugs, increasing costs and space requirements.
Design an electric vehicle charging plug bracket, including a base and a housing space, with multiple channels and locking components inside. The channels overlap and share an entrance and exit, which can accommodate and fix electric vehicle charging plugs of different specifications.
This design allows the same bracket structure to accommodate various sizes of electric vehicle charging plugs, reducing the cost and space requirements of setting up new brackets and improving ease of use.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This application relates to an electric vehicle charging plug bracket, and more particularly to an electric vehicle charging plug bracket suitable for electric vehicle charging plugs of different specifications. Background Technology
[0002] As electric vehicles (EVs) become more common and receive more attention, various issues related to their charging have come under scrutiny.
[0003] Currently, the specifications of electric vehicle charging plugs vary depending on factors such as the country and / or electric vehicle brand, and each specification has unique structural features. Typically, in charging stations, a single charging plug bracket can only accommodate one type of charging plug. Therefore, to accommodate different specifications of charging plugs, various types of brackets need to be constructed. For example, currently known specifications of electric vehicle charging plugs include Type 1, Type 2, CCS, NACS, CHAdeMO, and GB / T, each with a unique external shape. Therefore, the brackets used to accommodate each type must have correspondingly different structures to effectively provide secure mounting.
[0004] Therefore, it is necessary to develop an electric vehicle charging plug bracket that can be used with electric vehicle charging plugs of different specifications. Summary of the Invention
[0005] The purpose of this application is to provide an electric vehicle charging plug bracket that can universally accommodate and fix electric vehicle charging plugs of different specifications with different external contours.
[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this application provides an electric vehicle charging plug bracket, comprising a base, a receiving space, a first engaging member, and a second engaging member. The receiving space is disposed within the base for accommodating one of a first-specification electric vehicle charging plug and a second-specification electric vehicle charging plug. The receiving space includes a first channel for receiving the first-specification electric vehicle charging plug and a second channel for receiving the second-specification electric vehicle charging plug, wherein the second channel at least partially overlaps with the first channel. The first engaging member is disposed around the first channel to engage the first-specification electric vehicle charging plug. The second engaging member is disposed around the second channel to engage the second-specification electric vehicle charging plug.
[0007] In one embodiment, the first channel and the second channel have the same entrance and exit.
[0008] In one embodiment, the accommodating space includes a first inner surface and a second inner surface, the first inner surface defining at least a portion of a first channel and the second inner surface defining at least a portion of a second channel.
[0009] In one embodiment, at least a portion of the first inner surface forms mechanical interference with a first-specification electric vehicle charging plug, and at least a portion of the second inner surface forms mechanical interference with a second-specification electric vehicle charging plug.
[0010] In one embodiment, a step is formed at the intersection of the first inner surface and the second inner surface, and the step defines the length of the second channel perpendicular to the major axis.
[0011] In one embodiment, the first-specification electric vehicle charging plug includes a first engaging portion and a first engaging member extending into a first channel to engage with the first engaging portion.
[0012] In one embodiment, it further includes at least one support member disposed within the first channel relative to the first engaging member, to abut against the first specification electric vehicle charging plug.
[0013] In one embodiment, a receiving space is further included, disposed within the base and adjacent to the receiving space, wherein the second specification electric vehicle charging plug includes an outwardly extending second engaging portion, and the second engaging portion extends into the receiving space when the second specification electric vehicle charging plug is inserted into the second channel.
[0014] In one embodiment, the second engaging member extends into the receiving space to engage with the second engaging portion.
[0015] In one embodiment, the second-specification electric vehicle charging plug includes a cover disposed above the second engaging portion, and the cross-sectional area of the receiving space perpendicular to the long axis of the second channel is substantially the same as the outer contour of the cover.
[0016] To achieve the above objectives, this application also provides an electric vehicle charging plug bracket, comprising a base, a receiving space, and a plurality of engaging members. The receiving space is disposed within the base to accommodate one of a variety of electric vehicle charging plugs. The receiving space includes a plurality of channels, each of which receives a corresponding electric vehicle charging plug of the various specifications, and the channels at least partially overlap each other. Each of the plurality of engaging members is disposed around a corresponding channel to engage with the corresponding electric vehicle charging plug of the various specifications housed within the corresponding channel.
[0017] This application provides a solution for universally accommodating electric vehicle charging plugs of different specifications in a single structural design by setting up multiple channels with overlapping spatial ranges and sharing the same entrance and exit in the accommodating space to place and fix electric vehicle charging plugs of different specifications separately, effectively reducing the cost and space required to set up new brackets. Attached Figure Description
[0018] Figure 1This diagram shows an electric vehicle charging plug bracket according to the present application.
[0019] Figure 2 Showing a front view of the accommodating space of the electric vehicle charging plug bracket according to this application.
[0020] Figure 3 A schematic diagram showing the accommodating space of the electric vehicle charging plug bracket according to this application.
[0021] Figure 4 This shows a cross-sectional view of the accommodating space of the electric vehicle charging plug bracket according to this application.
[0022] Figure 5A This diagram shows the combination of the storage space and the first-specification electric vehicle charging plug.
[0023] Figure 5B Showing a cross-sectional view of the storage space combined with a first-specification electric vehicle charging plug.
[0024] Figure 6A This diagram shows the combination of the storage space and the second-specification electric vehicle charging plug.
[0025] Figure 6B Showing a cross-sectional view of the storage space combined with the second-specification electric vehicle charging plug.
[0026] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures 1: Electric vehicle charging plug bracket, 10: Base 20: Storage space 21: First Passage 211: First inner surface, 22: Second Channel 221: Second inner surface, 23: Entrances and exits 24: First card assembly, 25: Support components 26: Second card assembly, 27: step difference, 30: Receiving space 40: NACS charging plug 41: First Card Combination Part 50: Type 1 charging plug 51: Second card section. Detailed Implementation
[0027] Some typical embodiments embodying the features and advantages of this application will be described in detail in the following description. It should be understood that this application can have various variations in different ways, but none of them depart from the scope of this application, and the descriptions and drawings therein are for illustrative purposes only and not for limiting this application.
[0028] Please see Figure 1 The diagram shows a schematic of an electric vehicle charging plug holder according to this application. The electric vehicle charging plug holder 1 according to this application includes a base 10 and a receiving space 20 disposed within the base 10. The base 10 is typically mounted on a wall or a pole, and the receiving space 20 is used to receive and secure the electric vehicle charging plug inserted therein. Generally, the electric vehicle charging plug is connected to a power outlet via a cable and is placed on the electric vehicle charging plug holder when not in use. When the electric vehicle needs charging, the user removes the electric vehicle charging plug from the electric vehicle charging plug holder and connects it to the charging port on the electric vehicle for charging.
[0029] Please see Figures 2 to 4 . Figure 2 This shows a front view of the accommodating space of the electric vehicle charging plug bracket according to this application. Figure 3 A schematic diagram showing the accommodating space of the electric vehicle charging plug bracket according to this application, and Figure 4 This diagram shows a cross-sectional view of the accommodating space of an electric vehicle charging plug holder according to the present application. The accommodating space 20 includes a first channel 21 and a second channel 22, wherein the first channel 21 is used to receive a first-specification electric vehicle charging plug, such as one of the charging plugs of Type 1, Type 2, CCS, NACS, CHAdeMO, and GB / T specifications, and the second channel 22 is used to receive a second-specification electric vehicle charging plug, such as another of the charging plugs of Type 1, Type 2, CCS, NACS, CHAdeMO, and GB / T specifications. Specifically, the first channel 21 and the second channel 22 share the same inlet / outlet 23, and the first channel 21 and the second channel 22 at least partially overlap.
[0030] In this application, on one hand, a portion of the inner surface of the accommodating space 20 is configured to substantially conform to at least a portion of the outer contour of a first-specification electric vehicle charging plug, and this portion forms part of the first channel 21; on the other hand, another portion of the inner surface of the accommodating space 20 is configured to substantially conform to at least a portion of the outer contour of a second-specification electric vehicle charging plug, and this other portion forms part of the second channel 22. Under this configuration, by mechanically interfering with each other through different portions of the inner surface of the accommodating space 20 that respectively conform to the outer contour of the corresponding-specification charging plugs, different-specification electric vehicle charging plugs can be placed in the same accommodating space 20 by utilizing their respective channels. Thus, the accommodating space 20, with its single structural design and only a single entrance / exit 23, can also accommodate the support requirements of at least two-specification electric vehicle charging plugs.
[0031] Accordingly, by adopting the electric vehicle charging plug bracket 1 of this application, the cost and space required to build another charging station and / or install another electric vehicle charging plug bracket can be saved. For example, one possible scenario is that when a user changes from a vehicle using a first-specification electric vehicle charging plug to one using a second-specification electric vehicle charging plug, in order to reduce the cost and space required to purchase another specification of charging plug, the original first-specification electric vehicle charging plug is usually changed to the second-specification electric vehicle charging plug by using an adapter. In this case, by using the electric vehicle charging plug bracket 1 of this application, the new specification electric vehicle charging plug can be placed directly in it without the need to purchase a new electric vehicle charging plug bracket, further saving cost and space. Another possible scenario is that a user owns electric vehicles using different specifications of electric vehicle charging plugs and shares the same charging socket by using an adapter to switch between charging different electric vehicles. In this case, by using the electric vehicle charging plug bracket 1 of this application, the user can place the plug directly in the bracket after charging with any specification of electric vehicle charging plug without having to remove the adapter, which not only saves cost and space but also makes it more convenient to use.
[0032] In the accommodating space 20, at least a portion of the first channel 21 is defined by the first inner surface 211 to correspond to at least a portion of the outer contour of the first-specification electric vehicle charging plug, and at least a portion of the second channel 22 is defined by the second inner surface 221 to correspond to at least a portion of the outer contour of the second-specification electric vehicle charging plug. The first channel 21 and the second channel 22 share an overlapping space near the entrance / exit 23, while the additional space required for individual use of various sizes of electric vehicle charging plugs is formed outside the overlapping space, thereby jointly defining the accommodating space 20. For example, in Figures 2 to 4In the illustrated embodiment, based on the first and second specification electric vehicle charging plugs, the first specification electric vehicle charging plug has a longer length and a smaller cross-sectional area perpendicular to its major axis, therefore... Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the second inner surface 221 is located near the exit, and the first inner surface 211 is located further away from the entrance / exit 23 than the second inner surface 221, such that the range of the first channel 21 extends from the entrance / exit 23 to... Figure 4 The second channel 22 is located on the left side of the middle. Figure 4 The two channels share the space near entrance / exit 23 on the right side. In addition, the cross-sectional area of the second channel 22 perpendicular to the long axis is also implemented to be larger than the cross-sectional area of the first channel 21 perpendicular to the long axis, so that a step 27 is formed at the intersection of the first inner surface 211 and the second inner surface 221, and the length of the second channel 22 is defined by the position of the step 27.
[0033] More specifically, the spatial range of each channel in this application is defined as follows: at least a portion of it is defined by its inner surface to match at least a portion of the outer contour of the corresponding electric vehicle charging plug, while the remaining portion is not limited by the hardware structure.
[0034] It should be noted that the spatial ranges of the first channel 21 and the second channel 22 can vary depending on the specifications of the electric vehicle charging plug to be received, and are not limited to the listed embodiments. For example, the first and second specification electric vehicle charging plugs can be two types selected from known specifications of electric vehicle charging plugs, such as two selected from electric vehicle charging plugs of specifications Type 1, Type 2, CCS, NACS, CHAdeMO, and GB / T. In addition, the first inner surface 211 of the first channel 21, the second inner surface 221 of the second channel 22, and the length and cross-sectional range of the first channel 21 and the second channel 22 can also be varied according to the outer contour of the selected electric vehicle charging plug.
[0035] The electric vehicle charging plug bracket 1 of this application further includes a first engaging member 24 and a second engaging member 26 to restrict the movement of the first-specification electric vehicle charging plug and the second-specification electric vehicle charging plug within the accommodating space 20, respectively. Specifically, the first-specification electric vehicle charging plug is positioned in the first channel 21 by engaging with the first engaging member 24, and the second-specification electric vehicle charging plug is positioned in the second channel 22 by engaging with the second engaging member 26. This mechanical engagement helps prevent the electric vehicle charging plug from detaching from the base 10. For example, the engaging members can be located inside, around, or near the channel to mechanically engage with a portion of the electric vehicle charging plug inserted into the channel, thereby ensuring that the electric vehicle charging plug is fixed within the channel.
[0036] In one embodiment, such as Figure 5A and Figure 5B As shown, the first-specification electric vehicle charging plug can be implemented as a NACS charging plug 40, which is inserted into the first channel 21. Since the NACS charging plug 40 has a cylindrical shape, the first channel 21 is correspondingly formed as a roughly cylindrical space; for example, the first inner surface 211 encloses the cylindrical space. Furthermore, based on the first engaging portion 41, such as a groove, at the bottom of the NACS charging plug 40, the first engaging member 24 is implemented as a protrusion located at the bottom of the first channel 21 and extending towards the interior of the first channel 21, so that it engages with the first engaging portion 41 when the NACS charging plug 40 is accommodated within the first channel 21. Further, to ensure that the NACS charging plug 40 smoothly enters the first channel 21 without being obstructed by the first engaging member 24, the cross-sectional area of the first channel 21 perpendicular to its long axis is implemented to be slightly larger than the cross-sectional area of the NACS charging plug 40 perpendicular to its long axis. In this configuration, when the NACS charging plug 40 is inserted into the first channel 21 and the first engaging part 41 and the first engaging member 24 are engaged, due to the weight of the NACS charging plug 40 itself and the slightly enlarged space of the first channel 21, the front end of the NACS charging plug 40 extending into the first channel 21 will tilt upward and abut against the upper part of the first inner surface 211 of the first channel 21. This creates a locking force on both the upper and lower sides of the NACS charging plug 40, ensuring its stability within the first channel 21. Furthermore, a support member 25 can be provided at the top of the first inner surface 211 of the first channel 21, relative to the first engaging member 24, to abut against the upwardly tilted front end of the NACS charging plug 40, providing cushioning and helping to maintain a more stable installation state of the NACS charging plug 40 within the first channel 21. For example, as... Figure 2As shown, the support member 25 can be implemented as two protrusions that abut against the NACS charging plug 40, which together with the first engaging member 24 below provide force to fix the NACS charging plug 40. However, it is not limited to this, and the number and position of the support member 25 can be varied according to the actual situation.
[0037] In one embodiment, such as Figure 6A and Figure 6B As shown, the second-specification electric vehicle charging plug can be implemented as a Type 1 charging plug 50, which is inserted into the second channel 22. Compared to the NACS charging plug 40, the Type 1 charging plug 50 has a larger cross-sectional area perpendicular to its major axis and a shorter length parallel to its major axis. Therefore, the cross-sectional area of the second channel 22 perpendicular to its major axis is larger than that of the first channel 21, and its length parallel to its major axis is shorter than that of the first channel 21, thus forming a step 27. In other words, the cross-sectional area and length of the second channel are defined by the step 27 located at the intersection of the first inner surface 211 of the first channel 21 and the second inner surface 221 of the second channel 22, and the step 27 also provides the function of positioning the Type 1 charging plug 50 within the second channel 22 after it enters the receiving space 20.
[0038] Since the Type 1 charging plug 50 has a second engaging portion 51 extending outward at its top, the second engaging member 26 is configured to be located at the top of the outer periphery of the second channel 22, so as to engage with the second engaging portion 51 located outside the second channel 22 when the Type 1 charging plug 50 is housed within the second channel 22. In this embodiment, the base 10 further provides a receiving space 30 adjacent to the receiving space 20 to receive the second engaging portion 51 when the Type 1 charging plug 50 enters the second channel 22. That is, the main part of the Type 1 charging plug 50 extends into the second channel 22, while the second engaging portion 51 separates and enters into the receiving space 30. In this case, the second engaging member 26 located at the top of the second channel 22 is configured to extend into the receiving space 30 to engage with the second engaging portion 51 entering the receiving space 30. For example, in one embodiment, the second engaging portion 51 can be implemented as a resilient plastic locking fastener, and the second engaging member 26 can be implemented as a corresponding protrusion. Thus, when the Type 1 charging plug 50 is inserted into the second channel 22, the second engaging portion 51 entering the receiving space 30 will be temporarily lifted upwards by the push of the second engaging member 26, and then spring back to engage with it after passing through the second engaging member 26. Therefore, the receiving space 30 is also designed to ensure the space required for the second engaging portion 51 to engage. Furthermore, since the second engaging portion 51 is separately housed in the receiving space 30, and no engaging structure is provided inside the second channel 22, the cross-sectional area of the second channel 22 perpendicular to its long axis can be formed to approximately approximate the cross-sectional area of the Type 1 charging plug 50 perpendicular to its long axis. This increases the mechanical interference between the outer contour of the Type 1 charging plug 50 and the second inner surface 221 of the second channel 22, helping to maintain a more stable installation state of the Type 1 charging plug 50 in the second channel 22.
[0039] It should be noted that the cross-sectional shape and range of the receiving space 30 perpendicular to the long axis of the second channel 22 vary depending on the structure of the second engaging portion 51 and are not limited thereto. For example, in some embodiments, the Type 1 charging plug 50 may include a cover (not shown) covering the second engaging portion 51. In this case, the cross-sectional shape and range of the receiving space 30 can be changed to correspond to the outer contour of the cover, for example, it may be trapezoidal, square or other suitable shapes, which also helps to increase mechanical interference and improve setup stability.
[0040] It should also be noted that although the accompanying drawings and descriptions are mainly based on the NACS charging plug 40 and the Type 1 charging plug 50, they are only for illustrative purposes, and the scope of this application is not limited thereto. The first channel 21 and the second channel 22 can be designed according to the external contour of other specifications of electric vehicle charging plugs, and develop spaces different from the accommodating space 20 range of the aforementioned embodiments, but still within the scope of this application. Furthermore, the implementation form of the first latching member 24 and the second latching member 26 and their respective positions relative to the first channel 21 and the second channel 22 can also vary according to the specifications of the electric vehicle charging plugs used, with the focus on achieving the fixation of individual specifications of electric vehicle charging plugs.
[0041] Furthermore, although the aforementioned figures and description are based on two channels for receiving two types of electric vehicle charging plugs, it can also be designed to include more than two channels, such as three channels for receiving three types of electric vehicle charging plugs, and to provide corresponding engaging components for the three types of electric vehicle charging plugs.
[0042] In other words, any content that involves defining the overlapping portion of multiple electric vehicle charging plugs, extending the additional space required for individual electric vehicle charging plugs from the overlapping portion, setting corresponding locking components, and then developing an electric vehicle charging plug bracket that can universally receive multiple electric vehicle charging plugs through the same inlet and outlet, falls within the scope of this application and is not limited by the specifications, types, or shapes of the electric vehicle charging plugs.
[0043] In summary, this application's electric vehicle charging plug bracket provides a solution for universally accommodating electric vehicle charging plugs of different specifications within a single structural design. The individual accommodating space is designed to match the external contours of different specifications of electric vehicle charging plugs, and each accommodating space contains a locking mechanism corresponding to a specific plug specification. This allows all electric vehicle charging plugs to enter and be stably secured through the same inlet / outlet, thus enabling a single electric vehicle charging plug bracket to accommodate and secure more than one specification of electric vehicle charging plug. In this scenario, even if the specifications of the electric vehicle charging plug change—for example, due to a vehicle replacement—the existing electric vehicle charging plug bracket can still be used to receive the new specification plug, effectively saving the cost and space required for installing a new bracket.
[0044] It should be noted that the above are merely preferred embodiments for illustrating this application, and this application is not limited to the described embodiments. The scope of this application is determined by the scope of the appended patent application. Furthermore, this application may be modified in various ways by those skilled in the art, but none of these modifications shall depart from the protection sought by the appended claims.
Claims
1. An electric vehicle charging plug bracket, wherein, Include: A base; A receiving space, disposed within the base, for accommodating one of a first-specification electric vehicle charging plug and a second-specification electric vehicle charging plug, the receiving space comprising: A first channel for receiving the electric vehicle charging plug of the first specification; and A second channel for receiving the second-specification electric vehicle charging plug, and the second channel at least partially overlaps with the first channel; A first engaging component is disposed around the first channel to engage the first specification electric vehicle charging plug; and A second engaging component is disposed around the second channel to engage the second specification electric vehicle charging plug.
2. The electric vehicle charging plug bracket according to claim 1, wherein, The first passage and the second passage have the same entrance and exit.
3. The electric vehicle charging plug bracket according to claim 1, wherein, The accommodating space includes a first inner surface and a second inner surface, the first inner surface defining at least a portion of the first channel and the second inner surface defining at least a portion of the second channel.
4. The electric vehicle charging plug bracket according to claim 3, wherein, At least a portion of the first inner surface forms mechanical interference with the first specification electric vehicle charging plug, and at least a portion of the second inner surface forms mechanical interference with the second specification electric vehicle charging plug.
5. The electric vehicle charging plug bracket according to claim 3, wherein, The intersection of the first inner surface and the second inner surface forms a segment, and the segment defines the length of the second channel perpendicular to the major axis.
6. The electric vehicle charging plug bracket according to claim 1, wherein, The first specification electric vehicle charging plug includes a first engaging portion, and the first engaging member extends into the first channel to engage with the first engaging portion.
7. The electric vehicle charging plug bracket according to claim 1, wherein, It also includes at least one support member disposed within the first channel relative to the first engaging member, to abut against the first specification electric vehicle charging plug.
8. The electric vehicle charging plug bracket according to claim 1, wherein, It also includes a receiving space disposed within the base and adjacent to the receiving space, wherein the second specification electric vehicle charging plug includes an outwardly extending second engaging portion, and the second engaging portion extends into the receiving space when the second specification electric vehicle charging plug is inserted into the second channel.
9. The electric vehicle charging plug bracket according to claim 8, wherein, The second engaging component extends into the receiving space to engage with the second engaging portion.
10. The electric vehicle charging plug bracket according to claim 8, wherein, The second-specification electric vehicle charging plug includes a cover disposed above the second engaging portion, and the cross-sectional area of the receiving space perpendicular to the long axis of the second channel is approximately the same as the outer contour of the cover.
11. An electric vehicle charging plug bracket, wherein, Include: A base; A receiving space, disposed within the base, for accommodating one of various sizes of electric vehicle charging plugs, the receiving space comprising: Multiple channels, wherein each of the multiple channels receives a corresponding electric vehicle charging plug from the multiple specifications of electric vehicle charging plugs, and the multiple channels at least partially overlap each other. as well as Multiple engaging components, wherein each of the multiple engaging components is disposed around a corresponding channel among the multiple channels, so as to engage with a corresponding electric vehicle charging plug of the multiple specifications of electric vehicle charging plugs that is accommodated in the corresponding channel.
12. The electric vehicle charging plug bracket according to claim 11, wherein, These multiple channels share the same entrance and exit.