Modular decoupling AC charging port

Abstract

The utility model discloses a modularized decoupling AC charging port with a socket body and wire harness decoupling (rapid separation) structure, comprising a socket panel, the socket panel is provided with an access end for a charging gun to access, the socket panel is provided with a main conductive member, the main conductive member is electrically connected with the charging gun after the charging gun accesses the access end, and the main conductive member is electrically connected with the charging gun after the charging gun accesses the access end. Wherein the main conductive member comprises L / N / PE pins; the rear cover is detachably connected with the control panel, an auxiliary conductive piece is arranged on the rear cover, the auxiliary conductive piece comprises a cable connecting piece independently matched with the L / N / PE contact pin, the cable connecting piece is connected with a power supply wire harness, and the cable connecting piece is provided with a plugging end; after the rear cover is connected with the control panel, the plugging end is plugged in the connecting hole at the tail part of the L / N / PE pin, so that the power supply wire harness is electrically connected with the L / N / PE pin through the cable connecting piece; the utility model relates to the technical field of charging piles.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of charging piles, and more specifically to a modular decoupled AC charging port. Background Art

[0002] A charging socket is an in-vehicle charging interface for electric vehicles that can charge the vehicle battery. Usually, the charging socket body and the wiring harness cannot be quickly separated. Such sockets are assembled in series during production (i.e., after the socket, the wiring harness terminals, and each carried electrical component are assembled, they form a fixed structure as a whole);

[0003] During after-sales replacement, the whole socket and the wiring harness need to be replaced, and it is impossible to quickly replace a single socket or wiring harness, which is costly and not convenient for disassembly and assembly. Content of the Utility Model

[0004] In view of the deficiencies and defects of the prior art, a modular decoupled AC charging port with a decoupled (quick separation) structure between the socket body and the wiring harness is provided.

[0005] A modular decoupled AC charging port includes:

[0006] A socket panel, on which an access end for the charging gun to access is provided, and a main conductive component is provided on the socket panel. The main conductive component is electrically connected to the charging gun after the charging gun is inserted into the access end, and the main conductive component includes L / N / PE pins;

[0007] A rear cover, which is detachably connected to the control panel. A secondary conductive component is provided on the rear cover. The secondary conductive component includes a cable connecting member that is individually adapted to the L / N / PE pins. The cable connecting member is connected to the power supply wiring harness, and the cable connecting member is provided with a plug-in end;

[0008] After the rear cover is connected to the control panel, the plug-in end is inserted into the connection hole at the tail of the L / N / PE pin, so that the power supply wiring harness is electrically connected to the L / N / PE pin through the cable connecting member;

[0009] After the rear cover is disconnected from the control panel, the rear cover is separated from the control panel, which can drive the cable connecting member to move synchronously, so that the plug-in end is disengaged from the connection hole.

[0010] After adopting the above structure, a modular decoupled AC charging port of the present utility model has the following advantages compared with the prior art: The main conductive components are integrally arranged on the socket terminal housing, where the main conductive components include L / N / PE pins and CC / CP pins. An AC_PCBA is also arranged on the socket panel, and the AC_PCBA is electrically connected to the CC / CP pins. The AC_PCBA is arranged at the position between the panel bracket and the socket panel. A wire is detachably connected to the AC_PCBA and is electrically connected to the corresponding electrical components through the guide wire;

[0011] A glue injection space is reserved between the socket panel and the panel bracket, and glue can be injected into the glue injection space to improve the sealing performance;

[0012] After connecting the above electrical components, the socket panel serves as an AC socket panel assembly;

[0013] After the rear cover is connected to the cable connector separately adapted to the L / N / PE pins, it serves as an AC cable assembly;

[0014] Among them, the rear cover is detachably connected to the socket terminal housing. After the rear cover is connected to the control panel, the plug end is inserted into the connection hole at the tail of the L / N / PE pins, so that the power supply harness is electrically connected to the L / N / PE pins through the cable connector;

[0015] After the rear cover is disconnected from the control panel, the rear cover is separated from the control panel, and can drive the cable connector to move synchronously, so that the plug end is disengaged from the connection hole;

[0016] After the above improvements, a detachable connection between the AC cable assembly and the AC socket panel assembly can be achieved.

[0017] It has the following effects:

[0018] 1. The AC socket panel assembly and the AC cable assembly can be produced in parallel, which is beneficial to automation and large-scale mass production.

[0019] 2. With a modular replaceable structure design, both the AC cable assembly and the AC socket panel assembly are replaceable. For different vehicle models, only the AC socket panel assembly or the AC cable assembly needs to be replaced. It has a simple structure and a replaceable structure setting, which is convenient for maintenance and cost reduction (some power supply harnesses of charging piles are plugged into the charging pile body, so the AC cable assembly can also be replaced separately).

[0020] As an improvement of the present utility model, the rear cover is provided with a through accommodation hole in the front-rear direction, and the tail end of the cable connector is inserted into the accommodation hole;

[0021] The front end of the rear cover is provided with elastic arms extending forward, and positioning blocks are arranged on the inner sides of the elastic arms, and the positioning blocks are arranged opposite to the front part of the accommodation hole in position;

[0022] A fastening groove is arranged on the periphery of the cable connector. When the plug-in end extends out from the front end of the accommodation hole and moves forward, the positioning block has a position that fits into the fastening groove.

[0023] As an improvement of the present utility model, the power supply wire harness penetrates into the rear end of the accommodation hole and is clamped by a buckle at the rear end of the cable connector;

[0024] As an improvement of the present utility model, a first sealing member is arranged between the inner wall surface of the rear end of the accommodation hole and the periphery of the power supply wire harness.

[0025] As an improvement of the present utility model, the main conductive member further includes a CC / CP pin, and the front ends of the L / N / PE pins and the CC / CP pin are arranged in the assembly holes on the socket panel;

[0026] A detachable panel bracket is arranged at the rear end of the socket panel, and the panel bracket is located between the socket panel and the rear cover;

[0027] The panel bracket is respectively provided with mating holes for the independent penetration of the rear ends of the pins corresponding to each pin;

[0028] A circumferentially extending annular flange is arranged at the rear end of the main conductive member, an abutting portion is arranged on the inner side of the mating hole, and the tail of the annular flange and the abutting portion have a position of abutting against each other.

[0029] As an improvement of the present utility model, the elastic arm can penetrate into the mating hole, and the inner wall of the mating hole restricts the outward deformation of the elastic arm.

[0030] As an improvement of the present utility model, a second sealing member is arranged between the periphery of the pin at the front end of the annular flange and the mating hole.

[0031] As an improvement of the present utility model, an extension portion extending away from the panel bracket is arranged at the rear end of the panel bracket;

[0032] The rear cover is provided with a blind groove for the penetration of the extension portion, a third sealing member is sleeved on the outer periphery of the extension portion, and the third sealing member is closely fitted with the side wall of the blind groove.

[0033] As an improvement of the present utility model, the rear cover can be connected to the socket panel by means of buckles, screws, laser welding, glue bonding or hot melt riveting, and the panel bracket can be connected to the socket panel by means of buckles, screws, laser welding, glue bonding or hot melt riveting.

[0034] As an improvement of the present utility model, a glue injection space is reserved between the socket panel and the panel bracket, and glue can be injected into the glue injection space. Description of the Drawings

[0035] Figure 1 is a schematic structural diagram of the present utility model.

[0036] Figure 2 is a schematic structural diagram of the components of the present utility model in an exploded state.

[0037] Figure 3 is a cross-sectional view of the present utility model.

[0038] Figure 4 is the Figure 3 schematic enlarged view of the structure at position A in the present utility model.

[0039] Figure 5 is a schematic cross-sectional structure diagram of partial parts of the present utility model.

[0040] Figure 6 is a schematic structural diagram of the rear cover and the cable connector of the present utility model.

[0041] As shown in the figure: 1. Socket panel; 1.1. Access end; 1.2. Assembly hole; 2. L / N / PE pin; 3. Rear cover; 3.1. Accommodating hole; 3.2. Elastic arm; 3.21. Positioning block; 3.3. Blind groove; 4. Cable connector; 4.1. Plug-in end; 4.2. Clamping groove; 5. Power supply harness; 6. First seal; 7. CC / CP pin; 8. Panel bracket; 8.1. Matching hole; 8.11. Abutting part; 8.2. Extension part; 9. Annular flange; 10. Tail cover; 11. Third seal; 12. Connection hole; 13. AC_PCBA. Detailed Embodiment

[0042] The present utility model will be further described below with reference to the drawings and specific embodiments.

[0043] Please refer to Figures 1-6 as shown, a modular decoupled AC charging port includes:

[0044] A socket panel 1, on which an access end 1.1 for connecting a charging gun is provided, and a main conductive part is provided on the socket panel 1. After the charging gun is connected to the access end 1.1, the main conductive part is electrically connected to the charging gun, and the main conductive part includes an L / N / PE pin 2;

[0045] Rear cover 3, the rear cover 3 is detachably connected to the control panel, a secondary conductive member is provided on the rear cover 3, the secondary conductive member includes a cable connecting member 4 that is separately adapted to the L / N / PE pins 2, the cable connecting member 4 is connected to the power supply harness 5, and the cable connecting member 4 is provided with a plug-in end 4.1;

[0046] After the rear cover 3 is connected to the control panel, the plug-in end 4.1 is plugged into the connection hole 12 at the tail of the L / N / PE pin 2, so that the power supply harness 5 is electrically connected to the L / N / PE pin 2 through the cable connecting member 4;

[0047] After the rear cover 3 is disconnected from the control panel, the rear cover 3 is separated from the control panel, which can drive the cable connecting member 4 to move synchronously, so that the plug-in end 4.1 is disengaged from the connection hole 12.

[0048] The main conductive member is integrally provided on the socket terminal housing, wherein the main conductive member includes L / N / PE pins 2 and CC / CP pins 7. An AC_PCBA 13 is also provided on the socket panel 1, wherein the AC_PCBA 13 is electrically connected to the CC / CP pins 7. The AC_PCBA 13 is arranged at the position between the panel bracket 8 and the socket panel 1. A wire is detachably connected to the AC_PCBA 13 and is electrically connected to the corresponding electrical component through the guide wire;

[0049] After the socket panel 1 is connected to the above electrical components, it serves as an AC socket panel 1 assembly;

[0050] After the rear cover 3 is connected to the cable connecting member 4 that is separately adapted to the L / N / PE pins 2, it serves as an AC cable assembly;

[0051] Among them, the rear cover 3 is detachably connected to the socket terminal housing. After the rear cover 3 is connected to the control panel, the plug-in end 4.1 is plugged into the connection hole 12 at the tail of the L / N / PE pin 2, so that the power supply harness 5 is electrically connected to the L / N / PE pin 2 through the cable connecting member 4;

[0052] After the rear cover 3 is disconnected from the control panel, the rear cover 3 is separated from the control panel, which can drive the cable connecting member 4 to move synchronously, so that the plug-in end 4.1 is disengaged from the connection hole 12;

[0053] After the above improvement, the detachable connection between the AC cable assembly and the AC socket panel 1 assembly can be realized.

[0054] It has the following effects:

[0055] 1. The AC socket panel 1 assembly and the AC cable assembly can realize parallel production, which is beneficial to automation and large-scale mass production.

[0056] 2. Modular replaceable structure design. Both the AC cable assembly and the AC socket panel 1 assembly are replaceable. For different vehicle models, only the AC socket panel 1 assembly or the AC cable assembly needs to be replaced. It has a simple and replaceable structure, which facilitates maintenance and reduces costs (some charging pile power supply harnesses 5 are plugged into the charging pile body, so the AC cable assembly can also be replaced separately).

[0057] See also Figures 2-6 As shown, the rear cover 3 is provided with a receiving hole 3.1 which runs through the front and rear, and the rear end of the cable connector 4 is passed through the receiving hole 3.1;

[0058] The front end of the rear cover 3 is provided with an elastic arm 3.2 extending forward, and a positioning block 3.21 is provided inside the elastic arm 3.2. The positioning block 3.21 is arranged opposite to the front part of the receiving hole 3.1.

[0059] A snap-fitting groove 4.2 is provided on the peripheral side of the cable connector 4. When the plug-in end 4.1 extends out from the front end of the receiving hole 3.1 and moves forward, the positioning block 3.21 has a position that fits in the snap-fitting groove 4.2. After the above improvement, the plug-in end 4.1 of the cable connector 4 is inserted from the rear end of the receiving hole 3.1 and moves forward until the plug-in end 4.1 passes through the front end of the receiving hole 3.1. After the positioning block 3.21 contacts the main surface of the cable connector 4, it can be displaced outwards through the elastic elastic arm 3.2 to allow the cable connector 4 to continue to move forward. After the positioning block 3.21 is aligned with the snap-fitting groove 4.2, the positioning block 3.21 can be stably located in the snap-fitting groove 4.2 through the elastic reset action of the elastic arm 3.2 to limit the forward and backward movement of the cable connector 4 and stabilize its position.

[0060] Of course, if the cable connector 4 needs to be disassembled, the elastic arm 3.2 can be moved outward to move the positioning block 3.21 out of the buckling groove 4.2, that is, the elastic arm 3.2 is disassembled and replaced, which has the characteristics of simple disassembly and assembly and convenient maintenance.

[0061] See also Figures 2-6 As shown, the power supply harness 5 is inserted from the rear end of the accommodation hole 3.1 and is engaged with the buckle at the rear end of the cable connector 4;

[0062] A first sealing member 6 is provided between the inner wall surface of the rear end of the accommodating hole 3.1 and the peripheral side of the power supply harness 5. After the above improvement, the rear end of the cable connector 4 is connected to the power supply harness 5 by a buckle, which has the characteristics of simple disassembly and assembly and convenient maintenance;

[0063] The first sealing member 6 may be a sealing ring, which forms a seal between the rear end of the accommodating hole 3.1 and the peripheral side of the power supply harness 5 to prevent water from entering, thereby improving the sealing performance and extending the service life.

[0064] See alsoFigures 1-6 As shown, the main conductive part further includes a CC / CP pin 7, an L / N / PE pin 2, and the front end of the CC / CP pin 7 is inserted into the assembly hole 1.2 on the socket panel 1;

[0065] A detachable panel bracket 8 is provided at the tail end of the socket panel 1, and the panel bracket 8 is located between the socket panel 1 and the rear cover 3;

[0066] The panel bracket 8 is respectively provided with a mating hole 8.1 for the independent insertion of the tail end of each pin;

[0067] The tail end of the pin is provided with a circumferentially extending annular flange 9, and the inner side of the mating hole 8.1 is provided with an abutting portion 8.11, and the tail of the annular flange 9 and the abutting portion 8.11 have an abutting position.

[0068] After the above improvement, the socket panel 1 can be respectively provided with step holes corresponding to each pin of the main conductive part, and then the pins are inserted from the tail end of the corresponding step holes, and the tail ends of the pins leak out to the outside of the step holes;

[0069] Furthermore, the panel bracket 8 is fixed to the tail end of the socket panel 1 through a locking structure, the mating hole 8.1 on the panel bracket 8 allows the corresponding pins to be independently inserted, and the abutting portion 8.11 inside the mating hole 8.1 can abut against the tail end face of the annular flange 9, so that the pins are firmly fixed on the socket panel 1, having the characteristics of convenient disassembly and assembly, high connection stability and reliability, and long service life.

[0070] As an improvement of the present utility model, the elastic arm 3.2 can be inserted into the mating hole, and the inner wall of the mating hole 8.1 restricts the outward deformation of the elastic arm 3.2. The mating hole 8.1 plays a role of secondary limiting for the elastic arm 3.2, further improving the stability and reliability of the connection.

[0071] Please refer to Figures 2-3 As shown, a second seal is provided between the periphery of the pin at the front end of the annular flange 9 and the mating hole 8.1.

[0072] The second seal can also be a sealing ring. The sealing ring is sleeved in the annular groove at the tail end of the pin, and the outer part of the sealing ring is tightly abutted against the inner wall of the mating hole 8.1, forming a sealing effect between the tail end of the pin and the mating hole 8.1, preventing water from entering, further improving the waterproof performance of the device and extending the service life.

[0073] As an improvement of the present utility model, the tail end of the panel bracket 8 is provided with an extension part 8.2 extending away from the panel bracket 8;

[0074] The rear cover 3 is provided with a blind groove 3.3 for the extension part 8.2 to penetrate into, and a third seal 11 is sleeved on the outer periphery of the extension part 8.2, and the third seal 11 is closely fitted with the side wall of the blind groove 3.3.

[0075] The control panel 1 has an integrally formed structure, and the rear cover 3 also has an integrally formed structure, which improves the airtightness;

[0076] The third seal 11 can also be a sealing ring. The sealing ring is sleeved outside the extension part 8.2. After the extension part 8.2 extends into the blind groove 3.3, the outside of the sealing ring is closely combined with the side wall of the blind groove 3.3 to form a sealing effect, preventing water from entering, further improving the waterproof performance of the device and extending the service life.

[0077] Please refer to Figures 1-6 As shown, the rear cover 3 can be connected to the socket panel 1 by means of snap fasteners, screws, laser welding, glue bonding or hot melt riveting. The panel bracket 8 can be connected to the socket panel 1 by means of snap fasteners, screws, laser welding, glue bonding or hot melt riveting.

[0078] The tail end of the rear cover 3 is also connected with a tail cover 10. The tail cover 10 can be connected to the rear cover by means of snap fasteners, screws, laser welding, glue bonding or hot melt riveting. The tail cover 10 is provided with through holes for holding the wire harness, making the connection of the wire harness stable and reliable.

[0079] As an improvement of the present utility model, a glue injection space is reserved between the socket panel 1 and the panel bracket 8, and glue can be injected into the glue injection space to improve the sealing performance and the connection stability.

[0080] The above is only the preferred embodiment of the present utility model. The protection scope of the present utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. All technical solutions within the idea of the present utility model belong to the protection scope of the present utility model. It should be noted that for those of ordinary skill in the art in this technical field, without departing from the principle of the present utility model, several improvements and retouches should also be regarded as the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A modular decoupled AC charging port, characterized in that: include: A socket panel (1), wherein the socket panel (1) is provided with an access terminal (1.1) for accessing a charging gun, and the socket panel (1) is provided with a main conductive member, wherein the main conductive member is electrically connected to the charging gun after the charging gun is connected to the access terminal (1.1), wherein the main conductive member comprises an L / N / PE plug pin (2); A rear cover (3), the rear cover (3) being detachably connected to the control panel, the rear cover (3) being provided with a secondary conductive member, the secondary conductive member comprising a cable connector (4) adapted separately to the L / N / PE pin (2), the cable connector (4) being connected to the power supply harness (5), the cable connector (4) being provided with a plug-in terminal (4.1); After the rear cover (3) is connected to the control panel, the plug end (4.1) is plugged into the connection hole (12) at the tail of the L / N / PE plug pin (2), so that the power supply harness (5) is electrically connected to the L / N / PE plug pin (2) through the cable connector (4); After the rear cover (3) is disconnected from the control panel, the rear cover (3) is separated from the control panel, which can drive the cable connector (4) to move synchronously, so that the plug end (4.1) is separated from the connection hole (12).

2. A modular decoupled AC charging port according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rear cover (3) is provided with a receiving hole (3.1) penetrating from front to back, and the rear end of the cable connector (4) is inserted into the receiving hole (3.1); The front end of the rear cover (3) is provided with an elastic arm (3.2) extending forward, and a positioning block (3.21) is provided inside the elastic arm (3.2), and the positioning block (3.21) is arranged opposite to the front of the accommodating hole (3.1); The cable connector (4) is provided with a buckling groove (4.2) on its circumferential side, and when the plug end (4.1) extends from the front end of the accommodating hole (3.1) and moves forward, the positioning block (3.21) has a position that fits in the buckling groove (4.2).

3. A modular decoupled AC charging port according to claim 2, characterized in that: The power supply harness (5) is inserted from the rear end of the accommodating hole (3.1) and is engaged with the buckle at the rear end of the cable connector (4).

4. A modular decoupled AC charging port according to claim 3, characterized in that: A first sealing member (6) is provided between the inner wall surface of the rear end of the accommodating hole (3.1) and the peripheral side of the power supply harness (5).

5. The modular decoupled AC charging port according to claim 2, characterized in that: The main conductive part also includes a CC / CP pin (7), and the front ends of the L / N / PE pin (2) and the CC / CP pin (7) are inserted into the assembly hole (1.2) on the socket panel (1); A detachable panel bracket (8) is provided at the rear end of the socket panel (1), and the panel bracket (8) is located between the socket panel (1) and the rear cover (3); The panel bracket (8) is provided with a matching hole (8.1) corresponding to each plug pin, into which the tail end of the plug pin can be inserted independently; The tail end of the main conductive part is provided with a circumferentially extending annular flange (9), the inner side of the matching hole (8.1) is provided with an abutment portion (8.11), and the tail of the annular flange (9) and the abutment portion (8.11) are in an abutting position.

6. A modular decoupled AC charging port according to claim 5, characterized in that: The elastic arm can be inserted into the matching hole, and the inner wall of the matching hole restricts the elastic arm to deform outward.

7. The modular decoupled AC charging port according to claim 5, characterized in that: A second sealing member is provided between the pin peripheral side of the front end of the annular flange (9) and the matching hole (8.1).

8. The modular decoupled AC charging port according to claim 5, characterized in that: The rear end of the panel bracket (8) is provided with an extension portion (8.2) extending away from the panel bracket (8); The rear cover (3) is provided with a blind groove (3.3) for the extension part (8.2) to penetrate, and a third sealing member (11) is sleeved on the outer periphery of the extension part (8.2), and the third sealing member (11) is tightly matched with the side wall of the blind groove (3.3).

9. The modular decoupled AC charging port according to claim 5, characterized in that: The back cover (3) can be connected to the socket panel (1) by means of snaps, screws, laser welding, glue bonding or hot-melt riveting, and the panel bracket (8) can be connected to the socket panel (1) by means of snaps, screws, laser welding, glue bonding or hot-melt riveting.

10. The modular decoupled AC charging port according to claim 5, characterized in that: The socket panel (1) and the panel bracket (8) also reserve a glue injection space, and glue can be injected into the glue injection space.

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