Electronic lock structure of new energy automobile charging socket

Abstract

The utility model relates to an electronic lock structure of a new energy automobile charging socket, which comprises a shell, the shell is provided with a telescopic lock rod, the lock rod is in butt joint with an external charging gun to charge an automobile, one end of the lock rod is provided with a lock block, the lock block is slidably arranged in the shell, and the lock block is provided with a locking groove; a driving part is arranged in the shell, a locking cam is rotationally arranged in the shell, a fixed rod is arranged on the locking cam, the driving part is used for driving the locking cam to rotate, and the locking cam rotates to drive the fixed rod to extend into the locking groove and limit the locking block. According to the invention, by adding the mechanical locking mechanism, external retreating force is effectively resisted, stable connection between the charging gun and the socket is ensured, and charging interruption or fault alarm caused by improper operation of a user is avoided.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the field of automobile charging technology, and in particular to an electronic lock structure of a new energy automobile charging socket. Background Art

[0002] At present, most new energy vehicle charging connection devices on the market are equipped with an electronic locking mechanism to ensure a stable connection between the charging gun and the vehicle socket during the charging process. This electronic locking mechanism usually consists of a housing, a locking rod, a locking block, and a driving device.

[0003] When the charging gun is inserted into the socket, the driving device drives the lock rod to extend, and the lock block cooperates with the corresponding structure in the socket to lock the charging gun. However, during the charging process, due to improper operation by the user (such as shaking the charging gun), the charging gun will exert a retraction force on the electronic lock rod. If this retraction force is large enough, it may cause the lock rod to be pushed back, causing the connection between the charging gun and the socket to loosen, and even cause charging interruption or fault alarm.

[0004] In addition, any accidental disconnection during the charging process may cause damage to the battery system of the electric vehicle and even cause a safety accident.

[0005] In view of the above problems, an electronic lock structure of a new energy vehicle charging socket is now designed. Utility Model Content

[0006] The embodiment of the present application provides an electronic lock structure for a new energy vehicle charging socket to solve the problem in the related art that an electronic lock rod is caused to retreat due to external force, resulting in charging failure.

[0007] In a first aspect, an electronic lock structure for a new energy vehicle charging socket is provided, comprising:

[0008] A housing, wherein a retractable locking rod is disposed on the housing, wherein the locking rod is docked with an external charging gun to charge the vehicle, wherein a locking block is disposed at one end of the locking rod, wherein the locking block is slidably disposed inside the housing, and wherein a locking groove is disposed on the locking block;

[0009] A driving member is arranged inside the shell, a locking cam is rotatably arranged inside the shell, a fixed rod is arranged on the locking cam, and the driving member is used to drive the locking cam to rotate. The rotation of the locking cam can drive the fixed rod to extend into the locking groove and limit the locking block.

[0010] In some embodiments, a mounting seat is disposed on one side of the housing, the locking rod is rotatably disposed inside the mounting seat, and one end of the locking rod extends into the interior of the housing.

[0011] In some embodiments, the locking cam includes a rotating shaft, gear 2 and a mounting block, the rotating shaft is rotatably arranged inside the shell, the gear 2 and the mounting block are sequentially arranged on the rotating shaft, a mounting groove is opened on the mounting block, and the fixed rod is arranged at one end inside the mounting groove.

[0012] In some embodiments, the driving member includes a driving motor, a worm wheel and a worm, the driving motor is arranged inside the housing, the worm is connected to the output shaft of the driving motor, the worm wheel is rotatably arranged inside the housing, a connecting disk is detachably connected to the worm wheel, a gear one is detachably connected to the other side of the connecting disk, and the gear one is meshed with the gear two.

[0013] In some embodiments, the housing is provided with an interface, a transfer sheet is provided inside the housing, the interface and the transfer sheet are connected via a plurality of electrodes, and a conductive sheet is provided on the transfer sheet;

[0014] The locking block is provided with a groove for accommodating the conductive sheet.

[0015] In some embodiments, the diameter of the fixed rod is the same as the width of the locking groove, the locking groove is rectangular, and the bottom end of the locking groove is arc-shaped.

[0016] In some embodiments, a sliding groove for the locking block to slide is provided inside the housing.

[0017] The embodiment of the present application provides an electronic lock structure for a new energy vehicle charging socket, which effectively resists external retraction force by adding a mechanical locking mechanism, ensures a stable connection between the charging gun and the socket, and avoids charging interruption or fault alarm caused by improper user operation. The stable charging connection reduces the risk of safety accidents that may be caused by accidental detachment of the charging gun, and protects the battery system and charging facilities of the electric vehicle. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application, the drawings required for use in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present application. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative work.

[0019] Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure provided in the embodiment of the present application Figure 1 ;

[0020] Figure 2 Schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure provided in the embodiment of the present application Figure 2 ;

[0021] Figure 3A schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the locking block provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0022] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the housing provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0023] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the connection structure between the locking cam and the worm gear provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0024] Figure 6 Schematic diagram of the locking cam and locking block connection structure provided in an embodiment of the present application.

[0025] In the figure: 1. housing; 2. locking rod; 3. locking block; 4. locking groove; 5. driving member; 51. driving motor; 52. worm gear; 53. worm; 54. connecting plate; 55. gear one; 6. locking cam; 61. rotating shaft; 62. gear two; 63. mounting block; 64. mounting groove; 7. fixed rod; 8. mounting seat; 9. interface; 10. adapter plate; 11. conductive plate. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0026] In order to make the purpose, technical solution and advantages of the embodiments of the present application clearer, the technical solution in the embodiments of the present application will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are part of the embodiments of the present application, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative work are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0027] The embodiment of the present application provides an electronic lock structure for a new energy vehicle charging socket, which can solve the problem in the related art that an electronic lock rod is caused to retreat due to external force, resulting in charging failure.

[0028] See also Figure 1-Figure 3 , an electronic lock structure of a new energy vehicle charging socket comprises: a shell 1, a retractable lock rod 2 is arranged on the shell 1, the lock rod 2 is docked with an external charging gun to charge the car, a lock block 3 is arranged at one end of the lock rod 2, the lock block 3 is slidably arranged inside the shell 1, and a locking groove 4 is arranged on the lock block 3;

[0029] A driving member 5 is arranged inside the shell 1, and a locking cam 6 is rotatably arranged inside the shell 1. A fixed rod 7 is arranged on the locking cam 6. The driving member 5 is used to drive the locking cam 6 to rotate. The rotation of the locking cam 6 can drive the fixed rod 7 to extend into the locking groove 4 and limit the locking block 3.

[0030] Initial state: before the charging gun is inserted, the locking rod 2 is in a retracted state, the locking block 3 is located at an initial position inside the housing 1 , and the fixed rod 7 is not in contact with the locking groove 4 .

[0031] Charging gun insertion: As the charging gun is inserted, the driving member 5 starts to work, driving the locking cam 6 to rotate, and the fixed rod 7 on the locking cam 6 gradually approaches and finally extends into the locking groove 4 on the locking block 3 as the cam rotates. Once the fixed rod 7 fully enters the locking groove 4, it forms a mechanical lock, restricting the movement of the locking block 3, thereby ensuring a stable connection between the charging gun and the socket.

[0032] In the locked state, the charging gun starts charging the electric vehicle. Due to the presence of the locking mechanism, the charging gun can maintain a stable connection state even if it is affected by external forces such as the user shaking the charging gun.

[0033] After charging is completed, the driving member 5 drives the locking cam 6 to rotate in the reverse direction, so that the fixed rod 7 withdraws from the locking groove 4, and the locking rod 2 is retracted under the action of a spring or other reset mechanism, thereby unlocking the charging gun and allowing the user to pull it out.

[0034] By adding a mechanical locking mechanism, the external retraction force is effectively resisted, ensuring a firm connection between the charging gun and the socket, and avoiding charging interruptions or fault alarms caused by improper user operation.

[0035] The stable charging connection reduces the risk of safety accidents caused by accidental detachment of the charging gun, protects the battery system and charging facilities of the electric vehicle, reduces the inconvenience and trouble caused by charging interruptions, and improves the overall satisfaction of users with electric vehicles and charging facilities.

[0036] This structure can be applied to various types of new energy vehicle charging interfaces and has strong versatility and adaptability.

[0037] It should be noted that, in this embodiment, a mounting seat 8 is provided on one side of the housing 1, the locking rod 2 is rotatably provided inside the mounting seat 8, and one end of the locking rod 2 extends into the housing 1. A spring connected to the locking rod 2 is provided inside the mounting seat 8. The spring is a tension return spring, which can allow the locking rod 2 to be extended and retracted, and at the same time position the locking rod 2.

[0038] In this embodiment, the diameter of the fixed rod 7 is the same as the width of the locking groove 4. The locking groove 4 is rectangular, and the bottom of the locking groove 4 is arc-shaped. A sliding groove for the locking block 3 to slide is provided inside the housing 1.

[0039] The diameter of the fixed rod 7 is the same as the width of the locking groove 4, ensuring that the fixed rod 7 can fit tightly into the locking groove 4 without any gap or looseness, which helps to achieve a more stable locking effect and reduce the risk of unlocking due to external force.

[0040] The chute provides a clear movement trajectory and support for the lock block 3. When the lock rod 2 is extended or retracted, the lock block 3 will slide along the chute. The design of the chute helps to ensure the stability and reliability of the lock block 3 during movement, preventing it from deviating from the predetermined trajectory or being subjected to unnecessary resistance. At the same time, the chute can also play a guiding and limiting role, ensuring that the lock block 3 can accurately dock with the fixed rod 7 or the corresponding structure on the charging gun when it is in a specific position.

[0041] Further, such as Figure 2 and Figure 6 In the present embodiment, the locking cam 6 includes a rotating shaft 61, a gear 2 62 and a mounting block 63. The rotating shaft 61 is rotatably arranged inside the housing 1. The gear 2 62 and the mounting block 63 are sequentially arranged on the rotating shaft 61. A mounting groove 64 is provided on the mounting block 63. The fixed rod 7 is arranged at one end inside the mounting groove 64.

[0042] Gear 2 62 is disposed on the rotating shaft 61 , and its function is to transmit the power from the driving member to the rotating shaft 61 .

[0043] The mounting block 63 is also a component arranged on the rotating shaft 61, and is mainly used for mounting and fixing the fixed rod 7. The placement groove 64 provided on the mounting block 63 provides a stable mounting environment for the fixed rod 7, and allows the fixed rod 7 to move along a certain track when necessary.

[0044] The placement groove 64 is a key feature on the mounting block 63, and it is used to accommodate one end of the fixed rod 7. The shape and size of the placement groove 64 should match the fixed rod 7 to ensure that the fixed rod 7 can be stably installed therein.

[0045] The fixed rod 7 is one of the key components in the locking mechanism, and is arranged at one end inside the placement groove 64. When the locking cam 6 rotates, the mounting block 63 and the fixed rod 7 will move together. During the locking process, the fixed rod 7 will extend into the locking groove 4 on the locking block 3 to achieve a stable connection between the charging gun and the socket.

[0046] Further, such as Figure 3 and Figure 5 In this embodiment, the driving member 5 includes a driving motor 51, a worm gear 52 and a worm 53. The driving motor 51 is arranged inside the housing 1, the worm gear 53 is connected to the output shaft of the driving motor 51, the worm gear 52 is rotatably arranged inside the housing 1, a connecting disk 54 is detachably connected to the worm gear 52, and a gear 1 55 is detachably connected to the other side of the connecting disk 54, and the gear 1 55 is meshed with the gear 2 62.

[0047] The driving motor 51 serves as the power source of the entire driving system. It can start, stop or change the direction of rotation according to the control signal, thereby driving the movement of subsequent transmission components.

[0048] The worm 53 is connected to the output shaft of the driving motor 51, and transmits the rotational motion of the motor to the worm wheel 52. The cooperation between the worm and the worm wheel has a large transmission ratio and self-locking property, which can ensure a stable transmission relationship during the locking process and prevent reverse rotation caused by external force.

[0049] The worm wheel 52 is rotatably arranged inside the housing 1 and meshes with the worm 53. When the worm 53 rotates, the worm wheel 52 rotates accordingly and transmits the rotational motion to the subsequent connecting disk 54 and gear 1 55.

[0050] The connecting plate 54 is detachably connected to the worm gear 52, and it plays the effect of transition and connection. Through the connecting plate 54, the rotary motion of the worm gear 52 can be transmitted to the gear one 55 steadily, and it is convenient to install, disassemble and maintain the transmission component at the same time.

[0051] Gear 1 55 is detachably connected to the other side of the connecting plate 54 and meshes with gear 2 62 on the locking cam 6. When gear 1 55 rotates, it drives gear 2 62 and the locking cam 6 to rotate together, thereby achieving control of the fixed rod 7 and the action of the locking mechanism.

[0052] In this embodiment, two sets of support seats are arranged opposite to each other inside the housing 1, and the rotating shaft 61 and the worm gear 52 are rotatably arranged on the corresponding support seats.

[0053] like Figure 4 and Figure 6 As shown, in this embodiment, the housing 1 is provided with an interface 9, and an adapter sheet 10 is provided inside the housing 1. The interface 9 and the adapter sheet 10 are connected via a plurality of electrodes, and a conductive sheet 11 is provided on the adapter sheet 10; the locking block 3 is provided with a groove for accommodating the conductive sheet 11. When the locking rod 2 is in an extended state and the locking block 3 is fixed by the fixed rod 7, the conductive sheet 11 is located inside the groove of the locking block 3, and the two fit each other. When the fixed rod 7 is separated from the locking groove 4, the locking rod 2 is retracted and drives the locking block 3 to slide, so that the conductive sheet 11 is separated from the groove on the locking block 3.

[0054] The interface 9 is provided on the housing 1 and is used for transmitting power, signals or data.

[0055] The adapter 10 is located inside the housing 1 and acts as an intermediary for electrical connection. The adapter 10 is connected to the interface 9 through a plurality of electrodes to ensure that power or signals can be smoothly transmitted to the internal circuit.

[0056] The conductive sheet 11 is disposed on the adapter sheet 10 and is a key component of the electrical connection. When the lock rod 2 is in the extended state and the lock block 3 is fixed in the lock groove 4 by the fixed rod 7, the conductive sheet 11 will enter the groove opened on the lock block 3 and fit with the inner wall of the groove or a specific contact point, thereby establishing an electrical connection.

[0057] The groove on the locking block 3 is for accommodating the conductive sheet 11 and forming a close electrical contact with the conductive sheet 11 in the locked state. The shape and size of the groove should match the conductive sheet 11 to ensure the fit and contact stability between the two.

[0058] When the lock rod 2 is in the extended state and the lock block 3 is fixed in the lock groove 4 by the fixed rod 7, the conductive sheet 11 fits with the groove on the lock block 3 to form an electrical connection. This connection may be used to transmit charging signals, control signals or data communication.

[0059] When unlocking is required, such as when charging is completed or an abnormal situation occurs, the driving member 5 drives the locking cam 6 to rotate, so that the fixed rod 7 is disengaged from the locking groove 4. Subsequently, the locking rod 2 is retracted and drives the locking block 3 to slide in the slide groove. During this process, the conductive sheet 11 gradually disengages from the groove as the locking block 3 moves, thereby disconnecting the electrical connection. This disconnection of the electrical connection can be used as a signal for unlocking or safety disconnection, ensuring that no erroneous transmission of power or signals occurs during the unlocking process.

[0060] In the description of the present application, it should be noted that the terms "upper", "lower", etc. indicate orientations or positional relationships based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present application and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the present application. Unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installed", "connected", and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection, or it can be an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, or it can be a connection between the two elements. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present application can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0061] It should be noted that, in this application, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are only used to distinguish one entity or operation from another entity or operation, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Moreover, the terms "include", "comprise" or any other variants thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, so that a process, method, article or device including a series of elements includes not only those elements, but also other elements not explicitly listed, or also includes elements inherent to such process, method, article or device. In the absence of further restrictions, the elements defined by the sentence "comprise a ..." do not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article or device including the elements.

[0062] The above description is only a specific implementation of the present application, so that those skilled in the art can understand or implement the present application. Various modifications to these embodiments will be apparent to those skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein can be implemented in other embodiments without departing from the spirit or scope of the present application. Therefore, the present application will not be limited to the embodiments shown herein, but will conform to the widest range consistent with the principles and novel features applied for herein.

Claims

1. An electronic lock structure for a new energy vehicle charging socket, characterized in that: include: A housing (1), wherein a retractable locking rod (2) is disposed on the housing (1), wherein the locking rod (2) is docked with an external charging gun to charge the vehicle, wherein a locking block (3) is disposed at one end of the locking rod (2), wherein the locking block (3) is slidably disposed inside the housing (1), and wherein a locking groove (4) is disposed on the locking block (3); A driving member (5) is arranged inside the housing (1), a locking cam (6) is rotatably arranged inside the housing (1), a fixed rod (7) is arranged on the locking cam (6), and the driving member (5) is used to drive the locking cam (6) to rotate. The rotation of the locking cam (6) can drive the fixed rod (7) to extend into the locking groove (4) and limit the locking block (3).

2. The electronic lock structure of a new energy vehicle charging socket as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: A mounting seat (8) is provided on one side of the housing (1), the locking rod (2) is rotatably disposed inside the mounting seat (8), and one end of the locking rod (2) extends into the interior of the housing (1).

3. The electronic lock structure of a new energy vehicle charging socket as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: The locking cam (6) comprises a rotating shaft (61), a second gear (62) and a mounting block (63); the rotating shaft (61) is rotatably arranged inside the housing (1); the second gear (62) and the mounting block (63) are arranged on the rotating shaft (61) in sequence; a mounting groove (64) is provided on the mounting block (63); and the fixed rod (7) is arranged at one end inside the mounting groove (64).

4. The electronic lock structure of a new energy vehicle charging socket as claimed in claim 3, characterized in that: The driving member (5) comprises a driving motor (51), a worm wheel (52) and a worm (53); the driving motor (51) is arranged inside the housing (1); the worm (53) is connected to an output shaft of the driving motor (51); the worm wheel (52) is rotatably arranged inside the housing (1); a connecting disk (54) is detachably connected to the worm wheel (52); a gear 1 (55) is detachably connected to the other side of the connecting disk (54); and the gear 1 (55) is meshed with the gear 2 (62).

5. The electronic lock structure of a new energy vehicle charging socket as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: The housing (1) is provided with an interface (9), the housing (1) is provided with an adapter sheet (10), the interface (9) and the adapter sheet (10) are connected via a plurality of electrodes, and the adapter sheet (10) is provided with a conductive sheet (11); The locking block (3) is provided with a groove for accommodating the conductive sheet (11).

6. The electronic lock structure of a new energy vehicle charging socket as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: The diameter of the fixed rod (7) is the same as the width of the locking groove (4); the locking groove (4) is rectangular, and the bottom end of the locking groove (4) is arc-shaped.

7. The electronic lock structure of a new energy vehicle charging socket as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: A sliding groove for the locking block (3) to slide is provided inside the housing (1).

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