Charging seat for electric automobile and electric automobile

Abstract

The utility model discloses a charging seat for an electric automobile and the electric automobile. The charging seat comprises a charging port module which comprises a charging port and a connector, wherein the charging port is located at the first end of the charging port module and used for being electrically connected with a charging gun inserted into the charging port module, and the connector is located at the second end of the charging port module; and the EVCC is arranged adjacent to the charging port module, is electrically connected with the charging port module through the connector, and is used for controlling the charging state of the charging port. The EVCC and the charging port module are adjacently arranged and integrated in the charging seat, so that the charging port module and the EVCC can be connected together by utilizing a section of shorter lead, the problems of large occupied space of the whole vehicle and space waste are avoided, raw materials of the lead are saved, and the cost of the raw materials and the maintenance difficulty are reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of new energy vehicles, and more specifically to a charging seat for an electric vehicle and the electric vehicle. Background Art

[0002] In existing electric vehicles, the electric vehicle is charged by inserting a charging gun into the charging seat of the electric vehicle, and the charging state of the charging seat is controlled by the EVCC (electric vehicle charging controller) to connect or disconnect the electrical connection between the charging pile and the electric vehicle. However, the charging seat is usually installed on the body surface of the electric vehicle, and the EVCC is usually installed on the vehicle at a position far away from the charging seat, which requires a long wire to connect the charging seat and the EVCC together, resulting in the following problems: the EVCC, the charging seat and the wire occupy a large space of the whole vehicle, wasting space; the raw materials of the wires required are large, which increases the cost of raw materials; the charging seat and the EVCC are installed separately as independent individuals, which takes a long time, increasing the time cost; the EVCC is assembled inside the vehicle body, and the parts close to the outside of the vehicle body need to be disassembled before the EVCC can be inspected, repaired or replaced, which increases the difficulty of repair. Utility Model Content

[0003] The utility model aims to provide a charging seat integrated with an EVCC, so as to save the space of the whole vehicle, reduce the relevant raw material cost and the time cost of installation, and facilitate maintenance.

[0004] According to one aspect of the utility model, a charging seat for an electric vehicle is provided, comprising: a charging port module, comprising a charging port located at a first end of the charging port module for electrically connecting a charging gun inserted therein and a connector located at a second end of the charging port module; and an EVCC, which is arranged adjacent to the charging port module and is electrically connected to the charging port module through the connector, so as to control the charging state of the charging port.

[0005] According to one aspect of the utility model, the charging seat further includes: a panel, on which the first end of the charging port module and the first end of the EVCC adjacent to the charging port module are arranged.

[0006] According to one aspect of the utility model, the EVCC includes: an indicator light, which is arranged on the first end of the EVCC and is used to indicate the charging status.

[0007] According to one aspect of the utility model, the EVCC further includes: an unlocking button, which is disposed on the first end of the EVCC adjacent to the indicator light and is used to unlock the charging gun electrically connected to the charging port.

[0008] According to one aspect of the utility model, the EVCC also includes: a first control port, which is arranged on the second end of the EVCC away from the panel and is used to electrically connect the connector; and a second control port, which is arranged on the second end of the EVCC away from the panel and is used to electrically connect the control module in the body of the electric vehicle.

[0009] According to one aspect of the utility model, the charging port is used to perform AC charging on the electric vehicle and includes: a first AC terminal, a ground terminal, and a neutral terminal arranged sequentially along a straight line; a first control terminal and a second control terminal arranged on one side of the straight line and aligned with each other; and a second AC terminal and a third AC terminal arranged on the other side of the straight line and aligned with each other, wherein the first control terminal and the second control terminal are electrically connected to the first control port through the connector.

[0010] According to one aspect of the utility model, the charging port is also used for DC charging of the electric vehicle and further includes: a first DC terminal and a second DC terminal arranged on a side of the second AC terminal and the third AC terminal away from the straight line and aligned with each other.

[0011] According to one aspect of the utility model, the panel further includes: a first groove, which matches the shape of the indicator light so that the indicator light is exposed on the panel; and a second groove, which matches the shape of the unlock button so that the unlock button is exposed on the panel.

[0012] According to one aspect of the present invention, the EVCC further includes: at least one fixing tab, which is arranged on the EVCC along the circumference of the EVCC to threadably connect the EVCC to the panel.

[0013] According to another aspect of the utility model, an electric vehicle is provided, comprising a charging stand according to any one of the above aspects. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0014] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated herein and form a part of the specification, illustrate the present invention and, together with the description, further serve to explain the principles of the present invention and enable those skilled in the relevant art to make and use the embodiments described herein.

[0015] Figure 1 is a front view of a charging stand according to an embodiment of the utility model;

[0016] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 Rear view of the charging dock;

[0017] Figure 3 yes Figure 1A side view of the charging dock showing three securing tabs;

[0018] Figure 4 yes Figure 1 Rear view of the charging station with the EVCC removed;

[0019] Figure 5 yes Figure 2 A front view of a separate EVCC in FIG.

[0020] Figure 6 yes Figure 2 A rear view of a separate EVCC in FIG. 1 ; and

[0021] Figure 7 yes Figure 2 A side view of an individual EVCC showing the three fixing tabs.

[0022] The features of the utility model will become more apparent in the following detailed description in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which similar reference numerals always identify corresponding elements. In the accompanying drawings, similar reference numerals generally represent identical, functionally similar, and / or structurally similar elements. Unless otherwise specified, the drawings provided throughout the application should not be interpreted as drawings drawn to scale. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0023] In order to make the purpose, technical solutions and advantages of the present invention more clearly understood, the present invention is further described in detail below in combination with specific embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0024] However, it should be understood that these descriptions are exemplary only and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention. In the following detailed description, for ease of explanation, many specific details are set forth to provide a comprehensive understanding of the embodiments of the present invention. However, it is apparent that one or more embodiments may also be implemented without these specific details. In addition, in the following description, the description of the known technology is omitted to avoid unnecessary confusion of the concept of the present invention.

[0025] The terms used herein are only for describing specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the present invention. The term "comprising" used herein indicates the existence of features, steps, operations, but does not exclude the existence or addition of one or more other features.

[0026] When using expressions such as "at least one of A, B, and C, etc.", they should generally be interpreted according to the meaning of the expression commonly understood by those skilled in the art (for example, "a system having at least one of A, B, and C" should include but is not limited to a system having A alone, B alone, C alone, A and B, A and C, B and C, and / or A, B, C, etc.).

[0027] All terms (including technical and scientific terms) used herein have the meanings commonly understood by those skilled in the art, unless otherwise defined. It should be noted that the terms used herein should be interpreted as having a meaning consistent with the context of this specification, and should not be interpreted in an idealized or overly rigid manner.

[0028] See also Figures 1 to 7 The utility model discloses a charging seat 1000 for an electric vehicle (not shown in the figure) and an electric vehicle including the charging seat 1000. The charging seat 1000 includes: a charging port module 200 and an EVCC (electric vehicle charging controller) 300.

[0029] The charging port module 200 includes a charging port 2011 at a first end 201 of the charging port module 200 for electrically connecting a charging gun (not shown) inserted therein and a connector 2021 at a second end 202 of the charging port module 200. The EVCC 300 is disposed adjacent to the charging port module 200 and is electrically connected to the charging port module 200 through the connector 2021 for controlling the charging state of the charging port 2011.

[0030] The EVCC 300 is arranged adjacent to the charging port module 200 and integrated in the charging seat 1000, so that a shorter wire is needed to connect the charging port module 200 and the EVCC 300 together, avoiding the problem that the existing EVCC, charging seat and wire occupy a large space in the whole vehicle and waste space, saving the raw materials of the wire and reducing the cost of raw materials. The charging seat 1000 and the EVCC 300 are installed as a whole, saving man-hours and reducing time costs. The EVCC 300 is assembled on the surface of the vehicle body together with the charging seat 1000, which is convenient for maintenance or replacement and reduces the difficulty of maintenance.

[0031] See also Figures 1 to 4 The charging seat 1000 further includes a panel 100 . The panel 100 is provided with a first end 201 of the charging port module 200 and a first end 310 of the EVCC 300 adjacent to the charging port module 200 .

[0032] See also Figure 2 , 3 , 5 to 7, the EVCC 300 includes at least one fixing tab 330. The at least one fixing tab 330 is disposed on the EVCC 300 along the circumference of the EVCC 300 to screw the EVCC 300 to the panel 100. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and any fixing mechanism capable of connecting the EVCC 300 to the panel 100 may be adopted.

[0033] See also Figure 1 and 5 The EVCC 300 includes an indicator light 311. The indicator light 311 is disposed on the first end 310 of the EVCC 300 and is used to indicate the charging state of the charging port 2011. The EVCC 300 also includes an unlock button 312. The unlock button 312 is disposed on the first end 310 of the EVCC 300 adjacent to the indicator light 311 and is used to unlock the charging gun electrically connected to the charging port 2011. The indicator light 311 and the unlock button 312 are integrated on the EVCC 300 to further save space in the vehicle.

[0034] See also Figure 4 The panel 100 further includes: a first slot 110 and a second slot 120. The first slot 110 matches the shape of the indicator light 311 so that the indicator light 311 is exposed on the panel 100. The second slot 120 matches the shape of the unlock button 312 so that the unlock button 312 is exposed on the panel 100. The provision of the first slot 110 and the second slot 120 facilitates the user to use the indicator light 311 and the unlock button 312.

[0035] See also Figure 2 , 3 , 6 and 7, the EVCC 300 further includes: a first control port 321 and a second control port 322. The first control port 321 is disposed on a second end 320 of the EVCC 300 away from the panel 100 and is electrically connected to the connector 2021 using a short wire. The second control port 322 is disposed on the second end 320 of the EVCC 300 away from the panel 100 and is used to electrically connect to a control module (not shown in the figure) in the body of the electric vehicle, so that the control module can control the charging state of the charging port 2011 through the EVCC 300.

[0036] See also Figure 1 The charging port 2011 is used for AC charging of the electric vehicle and includes: a first AC terminal 210, a ground terminal 220, and a neutral terminal 230 arranged in sequence along a straight line 001; a first control terminal 240 and a second control terminal 250 arranged on one side of the straight line 001 and aligned with each other; and a second AC terminal 260 and a third AC terminal 270 arranged on the other side of the straight line 001 and aligned with each other. The ends of the first control terminal 240 and the second control terminal 250 facing away from the panel 100 (not shown in the figure) are electrically connected to the first control port 321 through the connector 2021.

[0037] Continue to see Figure 1The charging port 2011 is also used for DC charging of the electric vehicle and further includes: a first DC terminal 280 and a second DC terminal 290 which are arranged on one side of the second AC terminal 260 and the third AC terminal 270 away from the straight line 001 and aligned with each other.

[0038] That is, the charging port 2011 integrates both the AC charging function and the DC charging function, further saving space in the vehicle.

[0039] So far, the embodiments of the utility model have been described in detail in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. It should be noted that the implementation methods not shown or described in the drawings or the body of the specification are all forms known to ordinary technicians in the relevant technical field and are not described in detail. In addition, the above definitions of each component are not limited to the various specific structures, shapes or methods mentioned in the embodiments, and ordinary technicians in the field can simply change or replace them.

[0040] It should also be noted that, in the specific embodiments of the present invention, unless otherwise indicated, the numerical parameters in this specification and the attached claims are approximate values ​​and can be changed according to the desired characteristics obtained through the content of the present invention. Specifically, all numbers used in the specification and claims to express the size, range conditions, etc. of the composition should be understood to be modified by the term "about" in all cases. In general, the meaning of the expression refers to the change of ±10% in some embodiments, ±5% in some embodiments, ±1% in some embodiments, and ±0.5% in some embodiments by a specific number.

[0041] Those skilled in the art will appreciate that the features described in the various embodiments and / or claims of the present invention may be combined and / or combined in various ways, even if such combinations and / or combinations are not explicitly described in the present invention. In particular, the features described in the various embodiments and / or claims of the present invention may be combined and / or combined in various ways without departing from the spirit and teachings of the present invention. All of these combinations and / or combinations fall within the scope of the present invention.

[0042] The specific embodiments described above further illustrate the purpose, technical solutions and beneficial effects of the present invention. It should be understood that the above description is only a specific embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included in the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A charging stand for an electric vehicle, characterized in that: include: a charging port module including a charging port at a first end of the charging port module for electrically connecting a charging gun inserted therein and a connector at a second end of the charging port module; and The EVCC is disposed adjacent to the charging port module and is electrically connected to the charging port module through the connector, so as to control the charging state of the charging port.

2. The charging stand according to claim 1, characterized in that: Also includes: A panel on which a first end of the charging port module and a first end of the EVCC adjacent to the charging port module are disposed.

3. The charging stand according to claim 2, characterized in that: The EVCC includes: An indicator light is disposed on the first end of the EVCC and is used to indicate the charging status.

4. The charging stand according to claim 3, characterized in that: The EVCC also includes: An unlock button is disposed on the first end of the EVCC adjacent to the indicator light and is used to unlock the charging gun electrically connected to the charging port.

5. The charging stand according to claim 4, characterized in that: The EVCC also includes: A first control port disposed on a second end of the EVCC facing away from the panel and configured to electrically connect to the connector; and The second control port is arranged on the second end of the EVCC away from the panel and is used for electrically connecting to a control module in the body of the electric vehicle.

6. The charging stand according to claim 5, characterized in that: The charging port is used to perform AC charging on the electric vehicle and comprises: A first AC terminal, a ground terminal, and a neutral terminal sequentially arranged along a straight line; a first control terminal and a second control terminal arranged on one side of the straight line and aligned with each other; and a second AC terminal and a third AC terminal arranged on the other side of the straight line and aligned with each other, Wherein, the first control terminal and the second control terminal are electrically connected to the first control port through the connector.

7. The charging stand according to claim 6, characterized in that: The charging port is also used to perform direct current charging on the electric vehicle and further comprises: A first DC terminal and a second DC terminal are arranged on a side of the second AC terminal and the third AC terminal that is away from the straight line and are aligned with each other.

8. The charging stand according to any one of claims 4 to 7, characterized in that: The panel also includes: A first groove, matched with the shape of the indicator light so that the indicator light is exposed on the panel; and The second groove matches the shape of the unlock button so that the unlock button is exposed on the panel.

9. The charging stand according to any one of claims 2 to 7, characterized in that: The EVCC also includes: At least one fixing tab is disposed on the EVCC along a circumference of the EVCC to threadably connect the EVCC to the panel.

10. An electric vehicle, characterized in that: Comprising a charging stand according to any one of claims 1 to 9.

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