European standard charging cabin and electric automobile

By using the combination technology of stamping molding and sealing medium in the European standard charging compartment, the problems of low degree of universalization and high manufacturing cost in the existing European standard charging compartment are solved, and a charging compartment design with lower cost and higher versatility are achieved.

CN222973216UActive Publication Date: 2025-06-13HIGER
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Application Number
CN202421839322.0
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-07-31
Publication Date
2025-06-13
Estimated Expiration
2034-07-31

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Technical Problem

The existing European standard charging compartment has low degree of universality and high manufacturing cost, making it difficult to apply to other models.

Method used

The sealing stop and the charging compartment base are respectively made by stamping and sealing through sealing medium and sealing tape. The charging socket is arranged in the charging compartment, the hatch door cover is hinged on the side of the sealing stop, and overlaps on the body frame through a flip structure.

Benefits of technology

It reduces production and maintenance costs, improves the sealing performance and dust-proof and waterproofing capabilities of the charging compartment, enhances structural strength and versatility, and simplifies the manufacturing process.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a European standard charging cabin and an electric automobile, and relates to the technical field of electric automobile charging cabins, and the European standard charging cabin comprises a sealing seam allowance, a charging cabin base and a cabin door cover plate; the sealing seam allowance and the charging cabin base are respectively formed by stamping, the periphery of the charging cabin base is welded on an inner ring on one side of the sealing seam allowance, the charging cabin base and the inner ring of the sealing seam allowance are sealed through a sealing medium, a charging socket is arranged in the charging cabin, and sealing rubber strips are arranged on the periphery of an outer ring of the sealing seam allowance. The cabin door cover plate is hinged to the side edge of the other side of the sealing seam allowance. When the cabin door cover plate is closed, the cabin door cover plate extrudes the sealing rubber strip to seal the charging cabin base. The European standard charging cabin provided by the utility model has the advantages of simple structure, low cost, strong structural strength, good universality and good sealing effect.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of electric vehicle charging cabins, and particularly relates to a European standard charging cabin and an electric vehicle. Background Art

[0002] In recent years, the proportion of new energy vehicle models in exported buses has been increasing. On the one hand, foreign customers have higher requirements for various aspects such as charging safety, structural strength, manufacturing precision, and appearance styling. On the other hand, the charging cabins of exported buses need to meet EU standards, which also makes the structure of European standard charging cabins more complex.

[0003] Currently, the industry mainly designs and develops independent charging cabins according to the needs of high-end market customers. It is mainly manufactured by the way of integral stamping of the charging cabin. The charging cabin contains fixed devices such as charging sockets. In addition, other functional components need to be integrated in the charging cabin according to customer requirements. This also makes the final manufactured charging cabin have a low degree of generalization, difficult to apply to other vehicle models, and thus there are problems of high manufacturing cost and long development cycle. Summary of the Utility Model

[0004] In view of the deficiencies of the above-mentioned existing technologies, the utility model provides a European standard charging cabin and an electric vehicle, which solves the technical problems of low generalization degree and high manufacturing cost of the European standard charging cabin in the existing technologies.

[0005] On the one hand, the utility model provides a European standard charging cabin, including a sealing bead, a charging cabin base, and a cabin door cover plate;

[0006] The sealing bead and the charging cabin base are respectively made by stamping. The periphery of the charging cabin base is welded on the inner ring on one side of the sealing bead, and the charging cabin base and the inner ring of the sealing bead are sealed by a sealing medium;

[0007] A charging socket is arranged in the charging cabin;

[0008] Sealing rubber strips are arranged on the outer periphery of the sealing bead, and the cabin door cover plate is hinged on the side edge on the other side of the sealing bead;

[0009] When the cabin door cover plate is closed, the cabin door cover plate squeezes the sealing rubber strip to seal the charging cabin base.

[0010] Optionally, a flanging structure is arranged on the periphery on one side of the sealing bead, and the sealing bead is lapped on the vehicle body frame through the flanging structure.

[0011] Optionally, installation studs are arranged at the bottom of the charging cabin base, and the charging socket is threadedly connected to the bottom of the charging cabin base through the installation studs.

[0012] Optionally, a hatch handle is provided on one side of the hatch cover away from the charging compartment base;

[0013] A travel switch is provided on the side wall of the charging compartment base, and a fixed bracket is provided on one side of the hatch cover close to the charging compartment base;

[0014] When the hatch cover is closed, the fixed bracket contacts the contact of the travel switch.

[0015] Optionally, a lighting lamp is provided on the side wall of the charging compartment base, and the lighting lamp is electrically connected to the travel switch;

[0016] The on-off state of the contact of the travel switch controls the lighting state of the lighting lamp.

[0017] Optionally, a charging emergency stop switch is provided at the bottom of the charging compartment base, and the charging emergency stop switch is electrically connected to the power circuit of the charging socket.

[0018] Optionally, a charging warning switch is provided at the bottom of the charging compartment base and is electrically connected to the headlight drive circuit.

[0019] Optionally, the material of the sealing strip is sponge.

[0020] Optionally, two charging sockets are provided inside the charging compartment base.

[0021] On the other hand, the present invention provides an electric vehicle, including the European standard charging compartment described in any one of the above.

[0022] For the European standard charging compartment and the electric vehicle provided by the present invention, the sealing stop and the charging compartment base are respectively made by stamping, and then the two are sealed through a sealing medium such as a sealing glue. On the basis of ensuring the overall structural strength, durability and stability, the overall stamping forming is avoided, effectively reducing the production cost and maintenance cost; the sealing medium between the sealing stop and the charging compartment base and the setting of the sealing strip ensure the sealing performance of the charging compartment and improve the dust and water protection ability of the charging compartment; the charging socket is arranged inside the charging compartment, and the structure inside the charging compartment is simple, with high space utilization rate, strong versatility and certain compatibility, facilitating customization according to customer needs. The above European standard charging compartment has a simple structure, low cost, strong structural strength, good versatility and good sealing effect.

[0023] Other features and advantages of the present utility model will be described in the subsequent description, and partly will become obvious from the description, or will be understood by implementing the present utility model. The objectives and other advantages of the present utility model can be achieved and obtained by the structures specifically pointed out in the written description, claims, and drawings.

[0024] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the drawings and embodiments. Description of the Drawings

[0025] The drawings are used to provide a further understanding of the present utility model, and constitute a part of the description. Together with the embodiments of the present utility model, they are used to explain the present utility model, but do not constitute a limitation to the present utility model. In the drawings:

[0026] Figure 1 is a front view structural schematic diagram of a European standard charging cabin in an embodiment provided by the present application;

[0027] Figure 2 is a sectional view of the European standard charging cabin from the A-A perspective in an embodiment provided by the present application;

[0028] Figure 3 is a sectional view of the European standard charging cabin from the B-B perspective in an embodiment provided by the present application;

[0029] Figure 4 is a sectional view of the European standard charging cabin from the C-C perspective in an embodiment provided by the present application;

[0030] Figure 5 is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of a European standard charging cabin in an embodiment provided by the present application;

[0031] Figure 6 is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram when the charging head in the European standard charging cabin provided by the present application is charging.

[0032] In the figures:

[0033] 1. Sealing lip; 101. Sealing strip;

[0034] 2. Charging cabin base; 201. Charging socket; 202. Lighting lamp; 203. Travel switch; 204. Charging emergency stop switch; 205. Charging warning switch;

[0035] 3. Door cover plate; 301. Door handle; 302. Fixed bracket. Detailed Embodiments

[0036] In the description of the present utility model, it should be understood that the orientation or positional relationship indicated by the terms "center", "longitudinal", "transverse", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", etc. is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings. It is only for the convenience of describing the present utility model 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. Therefore, it should not be construed as a limitation to the present utility model.

[0037] In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are only used for descriptive purposes and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the quantity of the indicated technical features. Thus, the features defined with "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of such features. In the description of the present utility model, "a plurality of" means two or more unless otherwise specifically defined.

[0038] In the present utility model, unless otherwise clearly specified and defined, the terms "installed", "connected", "connected to", "fixed", etc. should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it may be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it may be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it may be directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, and it may be the communication inside two elements. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present utility model can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0039] On the one hand, the present utility model provides a European standard charging cabin, as Figures 1 to 6 shown, which includes a sealing rabbet 1, a charging cabin base 2, and a cabin door cover 3. Among them, the sealing rabbet 1 and the charging cabin base 2 are respectively made by stamping. The four sides of the charging cabin base 2 are welded on the inner ring on one side of the sealing rabbet 1, and the charging cabin base 2 and the inner ring of the sealing rabbet 1 are sealed by a sealing medium. A charging socket 201 is arranged inside the charging cabin, and sealing rubber strips 101 are arranged around the outer ring of the sealing rabbet 1. The cabin door cover 3 is hinged on the side edge on the other side of the sealing rabbet 1. When the cabin door cover 3 is closed, the cabin door cover 3 presses the sealing rubber strip 101 to seal the charging cabin base 2.

[0040] The European standard charging cabin provided by the utility model is made by stamping the sealing bead 1 and the charging cabin base 2 respectively, and then the two are sealed through a sealing medium such as sealant. On the basis of ensuring the overall structural strength, durability and stability, the overall stamping forming is avoided, effectively reducing the production cost and maintenance cost; the sealing medium between the sealing bead 1 and the charging cabin base 2 and the sealant strip 101 ensure the sealing performance of the charging cabin and improve the dust and water protection ability of the charging cabin; the charging socket 201 is arranged inside the charging cabin. The internal structure of the charging cabin is simple, the space utilization rate is high, it has strong versatility and certain compatibility, and it is convenient to be customized specially according to customer needs. The above European standard charging cabin has a simple structure, low cost, strong structural strength, good versatility and good sealing effect.

[0041] Specifically, in the above embodiment, a flanging structure is arranged around the periphery of one side of the sealing bead 1, and the sealing bead 1 is lapped on the vehicle body frame through the flanging structure.

[0042] In this embodiment, one side of the sealing bead 1 is the installation side installed inside the vehicle body, and the other side of the sealing bead 1 is the charging side used for charging outside. The flanging structure arranged on the installation side can ensure good sealing contact between the sealing bead 1 and the vehicle body frame, effectively preventing external substances such as water and dust from entering the inside of the charging cabin; at the same time, the flanging structure can not only enhance the connection strength between the sealing bead 1 and the vehicle body frame, but also improve the structural stability of the sealing bead 1 itself, reduce deformation caused by vibration or collision, and then strengthen the connection between the sealing bead 1 and the vehicle body frame, improving the overall safety of the charging cabin; the flanging structure and the vehicle body frame are connected in a lapping form, which can simplify the installation process of the charging cabin, reduce the use of redundant fasteners, make the installation more simple and fast, reduce the manufacturing cost and installation cost, and at the same time reduce the maintenance cost; the flanging structure is more durable than other forms of connection, and also makes the charging cabin easier to adapt to the vehicle body frame structures of different vehicle models, improving the versatility and interchangeability of the charging cabin.

[0043] Specifically, in the above embodiment, installation studs are arranged at the bottom of the charging cabin base 2, and the charging socket 201 is threadedly connected to the bottom of the charging cabin base 2 through the installation studs.

[0044] In this embodiment, the installation studs simplify the installation of the charging socket 201, ensuring that the charging socket 201 is firmly fixed on the charging compartment base 2, reducing loosening or damage caused by vibration or external forces. At the same time, the charging socket 201 can be easily disassembled when maintenance or replacement is required, facilitating quick replacement with a new socket; connecting through the studs ensures that the charging socket 201 has a good electrical connection, reducing problems such as poor contact and improving the safety of the charging process; determining the appropriate stud length according to the structure of the charging socket 201 ensures that it is convenient for the charging gun to be plugged and unplugged after the charging socket 201 is installed, improving the plugging and unplugging experience of the charging gun and enhancing the charging efficiency; thread connection through the studs can also improve the versatility and interchangeability of the charging compartment among different vehicle models; the installation studs are arranged at the bottom of the charging compartment base 2, making the installation of the charging socket 201 more compact and reducing the occupied space.

[0045] Specifically, in the above embodiment, as Figure 1 , Figures 4 to 6 shown, a hatch handle 301 is provided on the side of the hatch cover 3 away from the charging compartment base 2; a travel switch 203 is provided on the side wall of the charging compartment base 2, and a fixed bracket 302 is provided on the side of the hatch cover 3 close to the charging compartment base 2; when the hatch cover 3 is closed, the fixed bracket 302 contacts the contact of the travel switch 203.

[0046] In this embodiment, the travel switch 203 serves as a detection device for the opening and closing state of the hatch cover 3, prompting the driver of the state of the hatch cover 3 through the instrument panel, ensuring that the hatch cover 3 is closed in a timely manner after charging is completed, and avoiding driving in a state where the hatch cover 3 is not fully closed, thereby improving the safety of vehicle use; specifically, the fixed bracket 302 provided inside the hatch cover 3 is L-shaped, and the fixed bracket 302 moves with the opening and closing of the hatch cover 3, thereby shaking the contact of the proximity switch. When the fixed bracket 302 contacts the contact of the travel switch 203, it can be proved that the hatch cover 3 has been fully closed; the hatch cover 3 can be opened more easily through the hatch handle 301, enhancing the user experience.

[0047] Furthermore, as Figure 1 , Figure 3 , Figure 5 and Figure 6 shown, a lighting lamp 202 is provided on the side wall of the charging compartment base 2, and the lighting lamp 202 is electrically connected to the travel switch; the opening and closing state of the contact of the travel switch controls the lighting state of the lighting lamp 202.

[0048] In this embodiment, the lighting lamp 202 is connected in series with the travel switch 203 through a circuit, so that the on / off state of the lighting lamp 202 can be controlled according to the opening / closing state of the contact of the travel switch 203. That is, when the hatch cover 3 is opened, the fixed bracket 302 moves away from the contact of the travel switch 203, the circuit of the lighting lamp 202 is turned on, and the lighting lamp 202 is lit to facilitate charging personnel to observe during charging; when the hatch cover 3 is closed, the fixed bracket 302 contacts the contact of the travel switch 203, the circuit of the lighting lamp 202 is disconnected, and at this time the vehicle is not charging, and the lighting lamp 202 in the charging compartment base 2 can be turned off; with this function, when the user opens the hatch cover 3 at night or in a dim environment, the lighting lamp 202 will be automatically turned on by means of the travel switch 203, providing sufficient light, facilitating the user to perform charging operations, without the need for the user to manually turn on the lighting lamp 202, improving the convenience of use, and the lighting lamp 202 is only automatically turned on when needed, reducing unnecessary energy consumption; at the same time, the travel switch 203 can be integrated with other systems of the vehicle, such as being linked with the central control system of the vehicle, to achieve more advanced functions.

[0049] Specifically, in the above embodiment, as Figures 1 to 2 、 Figures 5 to 6 shown, a charging emergency stop switch 204 is provided at the bottom of the charging compartment base 2, and the charging emergency stop switch 204 is electrically connected to the power circuit of the charging socket 201.

[0050] In this embodiment, the charging emergency stop switch 204 can quickly cut off the power supply of the charging socket 201 in an emergency to ensure the safety of personnel and equipment; the charging emergency stop switch 204 is provided on the charging compartment base 2. On the one hand, it is ensured that it is not easily touched usually to avoid accidental touch. On the other hand, it is also convenient for the user to directly press the charging emergency stop switch 204 by opening the hatch cover 3 in an emergency, quickly perform the operation, quickly respond to the operation, immediately cut off the power supply, and reduce the risk of accidents; the setting of the emergency stop switch improves the reliability of the charging compartment and the vehicle, ensures that the power supply can be cut off in time in an emergency, effectively prevents electrical failures caused by abnormal situations during the charging process, and reduces risks such as fires and electric shocks; at the same time, the emergency stop switch can also be integrated with other safety systems of the vehicle, such as the automatic power-off function, etc., to further improve the safety of use.

[0051] Specifically, in the above embodiment, as Figures 1 to 2 、 Figures 5 to 6 shown, a charging warning switch 205 is provided at the bottom of the charging compartment base 2 and is electrically connected to the headlight drive circuit.

[0052] In this embodiment, the charging warning switch 205 can automatically turn on the warning lights of the vehicle during the charging process, improving the visibility of the vehicle, reminding the surrounding personnel to pay attention to safety, and avoiding accidents; the charging warning switch 205 can automatically control the turning on of the warning lights, reducing the steps for the driver to manually turn on the warning lights, simplifying the operation process, ensuring that the relevant light sources are always on during the charging process, and improving the reliability of the system; the charging warning switch 205 can also be integrated with other safety systems of the vehicle, such as being linked with the central control system of the vehicle, to achieve other higher-level functions.

[0053] Specifically, in the above embodiment, the sealing strip 101 is made of sponge.

[0054] In this embodiment, the sponge has good compression and rebound performance, can closely fit various surfaces to form an effective seal, preventing external substances such as moisture and dust from invading, and the sponge has good shock absorption and sound absorption characteristics, which can reduce vibration transmission and noise propagation; at the same time, the sponge has a low density, does not occupy too much vehicle weight, and has good weather resistance and chemical resistance, and can maintain its performance in various environments, and is not easy to age or corrode; the sponge sealing strip 101 is relatively soft, easy to bend and install, can adapt to the sealing requirements of various shapes and sizes, has a low cost and is environmentally friendly, and has a long service life.

[0055] Specifically, in the above embodiment, two charging sockets 201 are provided in the charging compartment base 2.

[0056] In this embodiment, the charging compartment base 2 has a large usable space. Not only can one charging socket 201 be provided, but an additional charging socket 201 can also be provided to form dual charging gun charging, meeting the user's usage requirements, improving the charging efficiency, and having strong versatility and flexibility; it should be noted that setting two charging sockets 201 in the charging compartment base 2 will inevitably require corresponding expansion of the overall size of the charging compartment, and other functional accessories will also adjust their respective positions accordingly. However, the usage functions and control logics of each functional accessory are not affected, and corresponding modification designs can be made according to the structural form of the single charging socket 201 in this application.

[0057] On the other hand, the present utility model provides an electric vehicle including the European standard charging compartment as described above.

[0058] The electric vehicle provided by the present utility model is configured with the European standard charging compartment provided by this application. On the basis of reducing the manufacturing cost, it improves the charging safety, enhances the charging efficiency, strengthens the sealing performance of the charging compartment, optimizes the space utilization rate of the charging compartment, supports the integration of other different functions, and meets the personalized usage requirements of users.

[0059] Obviously, those skilled in the art can make various modifications and variations to the present utility model without departing from the spirit and scope of the present utility model. Thus, if these modifications and variations of the present utility model fall within the scope of the claims of the present utility model and their equivalent technologies, the present utility model is also intended to include these modifications and variations.

Claims

1. A European standard charging cabin, characterized in that: It comprises a sealing stop (1), a charging compartment base (2) and a compartment cover (3); The sealing stop (1) and the charging compartment base (2) are respectively made by stamping, the four sides of the charging compartment base (2) are welded to the inner ring of one side of the sealing stop (1), and the charging compartment base (2) and the inner ring of the sealing stop (1) are sealed by a sealing medium; A charging socket (201) is provided in the charging cabin base (2); Sealing strips (101) are arranged around the outer ring of the sealing stop (1), and the hatch cover (3) is hinged on the side edge of the other side of the sealing stop (1); When the hatch cover (3) is closed, the hatch cover (3) squeezes the sealing strip (101) to seal the charging cabin base (2).

2. The European standard charging cabin according to claim 1, characterized in that: A flange structure is provided around one side of the sealing stop (1), and the sealing stop (1) is overlapped on the vehicle body frame through the flange structure.

3. The European standard charging cabin according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the charging compartment base (2) is provided with a mounting stud, and the charging socket (201) is threadedly connected to the bottom of the charging compartment base (2) via the mounting stud.

4. The European standard charging cabin according to claim 1, characterized in that: A door handle (301) is provided on a side of the door cover (3) away from the charging cabin base (2); A travel switch (203) is provided on the side wall of the charging cabin base (2), and a fixing bracket (302) is provided on a side of the cabin cover (3) close to the charging cabin base (2); When the hatch cover (3) is closed, the fixing bracket (302) contacts the contact point of the travel switch (203).

5. The European standard charging cabin according to claim 4, characterized in that: A lighting lamp (202) is provided on the side wall of the charging cabin base (2), and the lighting lamp (202) is electrically connected to the travel switch; The open and closed states of the contacts of the travel switch control the lighting state of the lighting lamp (202).

6. The European standard charging cabin according to claim 1, characterized in that: A charging emergency stop switch (204) is provided at the bottom of the charging compartment base (2), and the charging emergency stop switch (204) is electrically connected to the power circuit of the charging socket (201).

7. The European standard charging cabin according to claim 1, characterized in that: A charging warning switch (205) is provided at the bottom of the charging compartment base (2) and is electrically connected to the vehicle light driving circuit.

8. The European standard charging cabin according to claim 1, characterized in that: The material of the sealing strip (101) is sponge.

9. The European standard charging cabin according to claim 1, characterized in that: Two charging sockets (201) are arranged in the charging compartment.

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