Socket protection mechanism of automobile charging pile

By designing the socket protection mechanism for automobile charging piles, the protection plugs and buttons are designed using elastic recovery and structural design, the problems of vulnerability and contamination of the sockets of existing charging piles are solved, and the service life and operational reliability of the equipment are improved.

CN222261514UActive Publication Date: 2024-12-27SHANGHAI HUIRUGU NEW ENERGY CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202420958843.1
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-05-06
Publication Date
2024-12-27
Estimated Expiration
2034-05-06

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

The sockets and plugs of existing car charging piles lack protection mechanisms and are susceptible to damage or contamination, which affects use.

Method used

A socket protection mechanism including fixed protective case, movable case, spring, barrier rod and rectangular block is designed to protect the plug through elastic recovery, and to prevent mistouching by protective case, movable plate, fixing rod and spring protection buttons. .

Benefits of technology

Effectively prevent plugs from falling and dust pollution, improve plug life, and prevent buttons from touching by mistake to ensure charging effect.

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Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of automobile charging pile equipment, and discloses a socket protection mechanism of an automobile charging pile, which comprises a bottom plate, the top of the bottom plate is fixedly connected with a support rod, the top of the support rod is fixedly connected with a charging pile body, and the right side of the charging pile body is fixedly connected with a fixed plate. By arranging the fixed protective shell, the movable protective shell, the first spring, the stop lever and the rectangular block, firstly, an operator places a plug in the fixed protective shell, and then pulls the stop lever backwards, so that the stop lever is separated from the outer surface of the rectangular block, and the fixing effect on the rectangular block is relieved; and at the moment, the movable protective shell and the rectangular block can integrally and rapidly fall under the elastic recovery action of the first spring, so that the bottom of the movable protective shell is attached to the outer surface of the plug, meanwhile, the plug and a jack in the plug are well protected, accidental falling or dust entering the plug is prevented, and the service life of the plug is prolonged.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the technical field of car charging pile equipment, specifically a plug protection mechanism for a car charging pile. Background Technology

[0002] A car charging station is a device that provides charging services for electric vehicles. Its function is similar to a gas pump in a gas station. Charging stations can be fixed to the ground or walls and installed in public buildings, residential parking lots, or charging stations. They can charge various models of electric vehicles according to different voltage levels. The construction of electric vehicle charging stations has been launched nationwide. The basic principle of electric vehicle charger design is to achieve fast, efficient, safe, and reasonable power replenishment of power batteries.

[0003] When charging electric vehicles, operators often need to use charging stations. Existing charging stations consist of a station body, electrical module, metering module, software system, and display screen. Although they can meet basic charging needs, in actual use, the lack of protective mechanisms for the sockets and plugs makes them susceptible to damage or contamination by dust and other impurities, especially when not in use, which affects the use of the charging stations. Therefore, improvements are needed. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to address the above problems. This utility model provides a socket protection mechanism for car charging piles, which has the advantage of protecting the socket and plug.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a plug protection mechanism for an automobile charging pile, comprising a base plate, a support rod fixedly connected to the top of the base plate, a charging pile body fixedly connected to the top of the support rod, a fixing plate fixedly connected to the right side of the charging pile body, a fixed protective shell fixedly connected to the bottom right side of the fixing plate, a movable protective shell movably sleeved on the right side of the bottom of the fixing plate, a first spring fixedly connected to the top of the movable protective shell, the other end of the first spring being fixedly connected to the top of the inner surface of the fixing plate, an mounting rod fixedly connected to the right side of the charging pile body located on the back of the fixing plate, a stop rod movably sleeved on the back of the mounting rod, a rectangular block fixedly connected to the right side of the movable protective shell, a baffle fixedly connected to the top of the movable protective shell, the other end of the baffle penetrating the fixing plate and extending to the top of the fixing plate.

[0006] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, a display screen is fixedly fitted to the front of the charging pile body, connection ports are fixedly installed on both sides of the bottom of the charging pile body, and buttons are movably installed on the front of the charging pile body.

[0007] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, a charging cable is fixedly installed on the outer surface of the connection port, and the other end of the charging cable is fixedly connected to a plug located inside the fixed protective shell and the movable protective shell.

[0008] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, limit grooves are provided on both sides of the inner surface of the fixed plate, and limit blocks located inside the limit grooves are fixedly connected to the top of both sides of the movable protective shell.

[0009] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, a protective shell is fixedly connected to the front of the charging pile body, and movable grooves are provided on both sides of the inner surface of the protective shell. A movable plate is movably sleeved on the bottom of the protective shell, and the top of both sides of the movable plate is movably connected to the inside of the movable groove.

[0010] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, a fixing rod is movably sleeved on the bottom right side of the protective shell, the left side of the fixing rod penetrates through the right side of the protective shell and is movably connected to the bottom of the movable plate, and a pull block is fixedly connected to the right side of the fixing rod.

[0011] As a preferred embodiment of this invention, a second spring is fixedly connected to the left side of the pull block, and the other end of the second spring is fixedly connected to the right side of the protective shell.

[0012] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0013] 1. This utility model, by setting up a fixed protective shell, a movable protective shell, a first spring, a stop bar, and a rectangular block, allows the operator to first place the plug inside the fixed protective shell, and then pull the stop bar backward, causing the stop bar to detach from the outer surface of the rectangular block, thus releasing the fixing effect on the rectangular block. At this time, the movable protective shell and the rectangular block will fall rapidly under the elastic recovery action of the first spring, so that the bottom of the movable protective shell fits against the outer surface of the plug, while providing good protection for the plug and its internal socket, preventing accidental drops or dust from entering the interior of the plug, thereby improving the service life of the plug.

[0014] 2. This utility model incorporates a protective shell, a movable plate, a fixed rod, a pull block, and a second spring. When the operator pulls the pull block, the fixed rod disengages from the outer surface of the movable plate and enters the interior of the protective shell. At this time, the second spring is stretched, and the movable plate falls along the inner surface of the movable groove under the action of gravity, removing the obstruction of the button and facilitating the operator's operation of the button. This ensures that the button is well protected when not in use, preventing accidental touches by the operator that could affect the charging effect of the device. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;

[0016] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the button structure of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of the front of the present invention;

[0018] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of the fixing plate of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of the protective shell of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 6 for Figure 3 A magnified schematic diagram of the local structure at point A;

[0021] Figure 7 for Figure 4 A magnified schematic diagram of the local structure at point B;

[0022] Figure 8 for Figure 5 A magnified schematic diagram of the structure at point C.

[0023] In the diagram: 1. Base plate; 2. Support rod; 3. Charging pile body; 4. Fixing plate; 5. Fixed protective shell; 6. Movable protective shell; 7. First spring; 8. Mounting rod; 9. Stop bar; 10. Rectangular block; 11. Baffle; 12. Display screen; 13. Connection socket; 14. Charging cable; 15. Plug; 16. Button; 17. Limiting groove; 18. Limiting block; 19. Protective shell; 20. Movable groove; 21. Movable plate; 22. Fixing rod; 23. Pull block; 24. Second spring. Detailed Implementation

[0024] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0025] like Figures 1 to 8As shown, this utility model provides a plug protection mechanism for an electric vehicle charging pile, including a base plate 1, a support rod 2 fixedly connected to the top of the base plate 1, a charging pile body 3 fixedly connected to the top of the support rod 2, a fixing plate 4 fixedly connected to the right side of the charging pile body 3, a fixed protective shell 5 fixedly connected to the bottom right side of the fixing plate 4, a movable protective shell 6 movably sleeved on the bottom right side of the fixing plate 4, a first spring 7 fixedly connected to the top of the movable protective shell 6, the other end of the first spring 7 fixedly connected to the top of the inner surface of the fixing plate 4, an mounting rod 8 fixedly connected to the right side of the charging pile body 3 located on the back of the fixing plate 4, a stop rod 9 movably sleeved on the back of the mounting rod 8, a rectangular block 10 fixedly connected to the right side of the movable protective shell 6, a baffle 11 fixedly connected to the top of the movable protective shell 6, the other end of the baffle 11 penetrating the fixing plate 4 and extending to the top of the fixing plate 4.

[0026] The operator pulls the rectangular block 10 upwards, causing the movable protective shell 6 to move upwards as a whole. At this time, the first spring 7 is gradually compressed. When the bottom of the rectangular block 10 moves above the stop bar 9, the operator pushes the stop bar 9 forward, causing the stop bar 9 to lock the rectangular block 10, releasing the protection of the plug and socket. This ensures that the socket is well protected when not in use, and makes it easy to remove the plug and socket when in use.

[0027] refer to Figure 2 The front of the charging pile body 3 is fixedly fitted with a display screen 12, and the two sides of the bottom of the charging pile body 3 are fixedly installed with connection ports 13. The front of the charging pile body 3 is movably installed with a button 16.

[0028] As a technical optimization of this utility model, the working status of the charging pile can be well displayed due to the setting of the display screen 12.

[0029] refer to Figure 3 A charging cable 14 is fixedly installed on the outer surface of the connection port 13, and the other end of the charging cable 14 is fixedly connected to a plug 15 located inside the fixed protective shell 5 and the movable protective shell 6.

[0030] As a technical optimization of this utility model, the plug 15 is designed to make it easy for operators to insert into the car charging port to charge the car.

[0031] refer to Figure 7 Limiting grooves 17 are provided on both sides of the inner surface of the fixed plate 4, and limiting blocks 18 located inside the limiting grooves 17 are fixedly connected to the top of both sides of the movable protective shell 6.

[0032] As a technical optimization of this utility model, the setting of the limiting groove 17 and the limiting block 18 can make the movement of the movable protective shell 6 more stable.

[0033] refer to Figure 8 The front of the charging pile body 3 is fixedly connected to a protective shell 19. Movable grooves 20 are provided on both sides of the inner surface of the protective shell 19. Movable plates 21 are movably sleeved on the bottom of the protective shell 19. The tops of both sides of the movable plates 21 are movably connected to the inside of the movable grooves 20.

[0034] As a technical optimization of this utility model, the protective shell 19 and the movable plate 21 can effectively protect the button 16, preventing the operator from accidentally touching the button 16 and affecting the charging status.

[0035] refer to Figure 8 A fixing rod 22 is movably sleeved at the bottom right side of the protective shell 19. The left side of the fixing rod 22 passes through the right side of the protective shell 19 and is movably connected to the bottom of the movable plate 21. A pull block 23 is fixedly connected to the right side of the fixing rod 22.

[0036] As a technical optimization of this utility model, the fixed rod 22 can fix the movable plate 21 well, preventing the movable plate 21 from falling due to gravity and accidentally releasing the protection effect on the button 16.

[0037] refer to Figure 8 A second spring 24 is fixedly connected to the left side of the pull block 23, and the other end of the second spring 24 is fixedly connected to the right side of the protective shell 19.

[0038] As a technical optimization of this utility model, the second spring 24 can provide a good elastic recovery effect for the fixed rod 22.

[0039] Working principle and usage process of this utility model:

[0040] When the car needs to be charged, the operator pulls the rectangular block 10 upward, causing the movable protective shell 6 to move upward as a whole. At this time, the first spring 7 is gradually compressed. When the bottom of the rectangular block 10 moves above the lever 9, the operator pushes the lever 9 forward, causing the lever 9 to lock the rectangular block 10, thereby fixing the movable protective shell 6. Then, the plug 15 is taken out from the inside of the fixed protective shell 5 and connected to the car's charging port.

[0041] When button 16 is needed, the operator pulls the lever 23 to disengage the fixed rod 22 from the outer surface of the movable plate 21 and into the interior of the protective shell 19. At this time, the second spring 24 is stretched, and the movable plate 21 will fall along the inner surface of the movable groove 20 under the action of gravity, thus removing the obstruction of button 16. Finally, button 16 can be operated.

[0042] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such process, method, article, or apparatus.

[0043] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A socket protection mechanism for a car charging pile, comprising a bottom plate (1), characterized in that: The top of the bottom plate (1) is fixedly connected to a support rod (2), the top of the support rod (2) is fixedly connected to a charging pile body (3), the right side of the charging pile body (3) is fixedly connected to a fixed plate (4), the bottom of the right side of the fixed plate (4) is fixedly connected to a fixed protective shell (5), the right side of the bottom of the fixed plate (4) is movably sleeved with a movable protective shell (6), the top of the movable protective shell (6) is fixedly connected to a first spring (7), the other end of the first spring (7) is fixedly connected to the top of the inner surface of the fixed plate (4), the right side of the charging pile body (3) is fixedly connected to a mounting rod (8) located on the back of the fixed plate (4), the back of the mounting rod (8) is movably sleeved with a baffle rod (9), the right side of the movable protective shell (6) is fixedly connected to a rectangular block (10), the top of the movable protective shell (6) is fixedly connected to a baffle plate (11), the other end of the baffle plate (11) passes through the fixed plate (4) and extends to the top of the fixed plate (4).

2. The socket protection mechanism of a car charging pile according to claim 1 is characterized in that: A display screen (12) is fixedly sleeved on the front of the charging pile body (3), connection sockets (13) are fixedly installed on both sides of the bottom of the charging pile body (3), and a button (16) is movably installed on the front of the charging pile body (3).

3. The socket protection mechanism of a car charging pile according to claim 2 is characterized in that: A charging cable (14) is fixedly mounted on the outer surface of the connection socket (13), and the other end of the charging cable (14) is fixedly connected to a plug (15) located inside the fixed protective shell (5) and the movable protective shell (6).

4. The socket protection mechanism of a car charging pile according to claim 1 is characterized in that: Limiting grooves (17) are provided on both sides of the inner surface of the fixing plate (4), and limiting blocks (18) located inside the limiting grooves (17) are fixedly connected to the tops of both sides of the movable protective shell (6).

5. The socket protection mechanism of a car charging pile according to claim 1 is characterized in that: A protective shell (19) is fixedly connected to the front of the charging pile body (3), movable grooves (20) are provided on both sides of the inner surface of the protective shell (19), a movable plate (21) is movably sleeved on the bottom of the protective shell (19), and the tops of both sides of the movable plate (21) are movably connected to the inside of the movable groove (20).

6. The socket protection mechanism of a car charging pile according to claim 5, characterized in that: A fixing rod (22) is movably sleeved at the bottom of the right side of the protective shell (19); the left side of the fixing rod (22) passes through the right side of the protective shell (19) and is movably connected to the bottom of the movable plate (21); and the right side of the fixing rod (22) is fixedly connected to a pull block (23).

7. The socket protection mechanism of a car charging pile according to claim 6 is characterized in that: A second spring (24) is fixedly connected to the left side of the pulling block (23), and the other end of the second spring (24) is fixedly connected to the right side of the protective shell (19).