Line pipe retractor and charging pile system

By designing a wire reel and utilizing the coordination of the cable reel and claw assembly, the problem of scattered charging pile cables is solved, the automatic reeling and locking of the cables is achieved, and the safety of electricity use is improved.

CN223385654UActive Publication Date: 2025-09-26WENZHOU HONGXIANG ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION TECH CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422917578.5
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-11-27
Publication Date
2025-09-26
Estimated Expiration
2034-11-27

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing charging pile cables lack dedicated retracting devices, resulting in cables being scattered on the ground or discarded at will, posing a safety hazard to electricity use.

Method used

A cable reel is designed, which includes a cable reel, an elastic part and a claw assembly. The cable is automatically reeled and locked by the rotation of the cable reel and the drive of the elastic part. The claw assembly switches between the positioned and disengaged states to ensure that the cable length is controllable.

Benefits of technology

It realizes automatic reeling and locking of the cable, reduces potential safety hazards when using the cable, is easy to use, can be fixed on the top or side of the parking space, and improves the safety of electricity use.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a wire pipe retractor and a charging pile system, and solves the problem that a charging pile cable is not provided with a wire pipe retractor, and the cable is scattered on the ground to cause potential safety hazards of electricity utilization. The spool winder comprises a shell, a winding roll, an elastic part and a clamping jaw assembly, the winding roll is rotationally connected into the shell and used for winding or releasing a spool, and a spool outlet allowing the spool to extend out is formed in the shell; one end of the elastic piece is fixed to a rotating shaft of the winding roll, the other end of the elastic piece is fixedly connected with the winding roll, and when the spool is pulled, the winding roll rotates and continuously releases the spool; the clamping jaw assembly and the winding roll have a positioning state and a separation state, in the separation state, the clamping jaw assembly positions the winding roll, and when the clamping jaw assembly is in the separation state and the external force for pulling the wire pipe disappears, the elastic piece can drive the winding roll to reset and wind the wire pipe. And the wire pipe retractor can retract the charging pile cable, can lock the cable and retract the cable when not in use, is convenient to use, and reduces the potential safety hazard when the charging pile cable is used.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of pipeline winding equipment, in particular to a wire pipe reel and a charging pile system. Background Art

[0002] In the existing technology, there are pipelines for air compressor air pipes, electric wires, water pipes, cables, etc. Some pipelines are relatively long. For example, with the popularization of new energy vehicles, the demand for charging equipment is increasing. Charging pile cables are key components connecting charging piles and electric vehicles. Their performance and specifications directly affect charging efficiency and safety.

[0003] In the prior art, there is no dedicated retracting device for the charging pile cable. When or after the charging pile is in use, the charging pile cable is scattered on the ground or discarded at will, causing electrical safety hazards and leakage risks. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of the present invention is to provide a wire tube retractor and a charging pile system to solve the technical problems in the prior art of wireless wire tube retractors for charging pile cables, cables scattered on the ground or discarded at will, causing potential safety hazards in electricity use; the many technical effects that can be produced by the preferred technical solution among the many technical solutions provided by the present invention are detailed below.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solutions:

[0006] The utility model provides a wire tube retractor, comprising a housing, a wire reel, an elastic member and a claw assembly, wherein:

[0007] The winding drum is rotatably connected to the housing and is used to wind or release the wire tube. The housing is provided with a wire outlet for the wire tube to extend out.

[0008] One end of the elastic member is fixed to the rotating shaft of the cable reel, and the other end is fixedly connected to the cable reel. When the cable tube is pulled, the cable reel rotates and continuously releases the cable tube.

[0009] The claw assembly and the cable reel have a positioning state and a disengaged state. When in the disengaged state, the claw assembly positions the cable reel. When in the disengaged state and the external force pulling the wire tube disappears, the elastic member can drive the cable reel to reset and reel the wire tube.

[0010] Preferably, the cable reel comprises a reel body and a limit baffle, wherein:

[0011] The reel body is used for winding the wire tube, and a accommodating cavity is provided in the reel body. One end of the elastic member is fixed on the rotating shaft passing through the reel body, and the other end is fixed to the inner wall of the reel body. The limit baffle is fixed on the opposite sides of the reel body and closes the accommodating cavity.

[0012] Preferably, the elastic member comprises a coil spring.

[0013] Preferably, the claw assembly includes a thumbwheel, a rotating piece, an elastic reset member and a fixed plate, wherein:

[0014] One end of the fixing plate is fixed to the rotating shaft, and the other end of the fixing plate is fixedly connected to the first end of the elastic reset member;

[0015] The dial is fixedly connected to the cable reel, the rotating piece is rotatably connected to the fixed plate, and one end of the rotating piece is fixedly connected to the second end of the elastic reset member;

[0016] The dial is provided with a one-way ratchet, and a plurality of the one-way ratchets are arranged around the axis of the dial. When the wire tube is pulled, the one-way ratchet can drive the rotating piece to rotate, and when the external force is removed, the one-way ratchet can engage with one end of the rotating piece, so that the claw assembly and the winding reel are in a positioning state.

[0017] Preferably, a tooth-retraction groove is further provided on the dial wheel, and the tooth-retraction groove and the one-way ratchet are arranged around the axis of the dial wheel. The winding reel rotates until the end of the rotating piece extends into the tooth-retraction groove, thereby disengaging the claw assembly from the winding reel.

[0018] Preferably, the middle portion of the rotating piece is rotatably connected to the fixed plate via a rotating rod, and the elastic reset member includes a reset spring.

[0019] Preferably, the number of the tooth-relief grooves is one or more than two. When the number of the tooth-relief grooves is more than two, the tooth-relief grooves are arranged at intervals around the axis of the thumbwheel.

[0020] Preferably, rollers are provided on opposite sides of the wire outlet, and the rollers are rotatably connected to the side walls of the wire outlet.

[0021] Preferably, a mounting bracket is fixed on the housing, and the mounting bracket is used to be fixed on the device to be fixed.

[0022] The present invention also provides a charging pile system, comprising a cable and the above-mentioned wire tube reel, wherein the cable is wound on the reel, and the charging end of the cable extends from the wire outlet.

[0023] Compared with the prior art, the wire tube retractor and charging pile system provided by the present invention have the following beneficial effects: the wire tube can be wound on the cable reel, and one end of the wire tube passes through the cable outlet. When the cable is needed, the wire tube is pulled, the cable reel rotates and continuously releases the wire tube, and the elastic member stretches. When the wire tube is pulled out to the required length, the claw assembly and the cable reel can be in a positioning state. The claw assembly positions the cable reel to prevent the wire tube from retracting. When the wire tube needs to be rewound back onto the cable reel, the wire tube is pulled until the cable reel and the claw assembly are disengaged. At this time, the external force is removed, and the elastic member can drive the cable reel to reset and rewind the wire tube. The wire tube retractor can rewind the charging pile cable, pulling out as much as needed, locking the cable length, and retracting the cable when not in use. It can be fixed on the top or side of the parking space for use, is easy to use, and reduces safety hazards when using the charging pile cable. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0024] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying any creative work.

[0025] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the wire tube retractor;

[0026] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the cable reel and the clamping assembly;

[0027] Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the accommodating cavity in the cable reel;

[0028] Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of the structure inside the reel;

[0029] Figure 5 1. It is a structural diagram of the claw assembly;

[0030] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of one of the states of the dial wheel and the rotating piece;

[0031] Figure 7 It is a schematic diagram of another state in which the dial wheel and the rotating piece cooperate.

[0032] In the figure, 1 is the outer shell; 11 is the wire outlet; 12 is the roller; 2 is the winding drum; 21 is the winding drum body; 211 is the accommodating chamber; 22 is the limit baffle; 31 is the dial wheel; 311 is the one-way ratchet; 312 is the tooth groove; 32 is the fixing plate; 33 is the elastic reset part; 34 is the rotating piece; 35 is the rotating rod; 4 is the winding spring; 5 is the mounting bracket; 6 is the rotating shaft. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0033] To make the purpose, technical solution, and advantages of the present invention more clear, the technical solution of the present invention will be described in detail below. Obviously, the embodiments described are only some of the embodiments of the present invention, and not all of them. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other implementation methods obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making any creative efforts are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0034] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the terms "center," "length," "width," "height," "up," "down," "front," "back," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inside," "outside," and "side" and the like, indicating positions or location relationships, are based on the positions or location relationships shown in the accompanying drawings and are intended only to facilitate the description of the present invention and simplify the description. They do not indicate or imply that the devices or components referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed, or operate in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limiting the present invention. In the description of the present invention, unless otherwise specified, "plurality" means two or more.

[0035] It should also be noted that, in the description of this utility model, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, the terms "disposed," "installed," "connected," and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they can refer to fixed connections, detachable connections, or integral connections; mechanical connections, electrical connections; direct connections, indirect connections through an intermediate medium, and internal connections between two components. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0036] The embodiment of the present utility model provides a wire tube retractor and a charging pile system. The wire tube retractor can reel in the charging pile cable, pull out the amount needed, lock the cable length, and retract the cable when not in use. The cable can be fixed on the top or side of the parking space for use, which is easy to use and reduces the safety hazards when using the charging pile cable.

[0037] The following combination Figure 1-Figure 7 The technical solution provided by the utility model is described in more detail.

[0038] Embodiment 1:

[0039] like Figure 1-Figure 7As shown, the wire tube reel provided by the utility model includes a housing 1, a wire reel 2, an elastic member and a claw assembly, wherein: the wire reel 2 is rotatably connected to the housing 1 for winding or releasing the wire tube, and the housing 1 is provided with a wire outlet 11 for the wire tube to extend out; one end of the elastic member is fixed to the rotating shaft 6 of the wire reel 2, and the other end is fixedly connected to the wire reel 2. When the wire tube is pulled, the wire reel 2 rotates and continuously releases the wire tube; the claw assembly and the wire reel 2 have a positioning state and a disengaged state. When in the disengaged state, the claw assembly positions the wire reel 2. When in the disengaged state and the external force pulling the wire tube disappears, the elastic member can drive the wire reel 2 to reset and reel the wire tube.

[0040] The wire pipes may be air compressor pipes, electric wires, water pipes, charging pile cables, etc. This embodiment is described by taking the wire pipes as cables as an example.

[0041] Specifically, this embodiment provides a specific implementation of a cable reel 2:

[0042] See also Figure 2-Figure 4 As shown, the cable reel 2 includes a reel body 21 and a limiting baffle 22, wherein: the reel body 21 is used for winding the wire tube, and a receiving cavity 211 is provided in the reel body 21. One end of the elastic member is fixed to the rotating shaft 6 passing through the reel body 21, and the other end is fixed to the inner wall of the reel body 21. The limiting baffle 22 is fixed to the opposite sides of the reel body 21 and closes the receiving cavity 211. Figure 4 As shown, the elastic member of this embodiment includes a coil spring 4.

[0043] See also Figure 2 As shown, the winding drum 2 is rotatably connected to the housing 1 through the rotating shaft 6, one end of the coil spring 4 is fixed to the rotating shaft 6, and the outer end is a free end fixed to the inner wall of the winding drum body 21, see Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the coil spring 4 is located inside the accommodating cavity 211, which can protect the coil spring 4 structure and prevent other structural components from affecting the retraction of the coil spring 4. The coil spring 4 provides power for the retraction of the cable.

[0044] When the cable is pulled out, the friction between the cable and the cable reel 2 drives the cable reel 2 to rotate, continuously releasing the cable and pulling the coil spring 4 to extend.

[0045] This embodiment provides a specific implementation of a claw assembly:

[0046] See also Figure 2 、 Figure 5 、 Figure 6 and Figure 7As shown, the claw assembly includes a dial wheel 31, a rotating piece 34, an elastic reset member 33 and a fixed plate 32, wherein: one end of the fixed plate 32 is fixed to the rotating shaft 6, and the other end of the fixed plate 32 is fixedly connected to the first end of the elastic reset member 33; the dial wheel 31 is fixedly connected to the winding reel 2, and the rotating piece 34 is rotatably connected to the fixed plate 32, and one end of the rotating piece 34 is fixedly connected to the second end of the elastic reset member 33; a one-way ratchet 311 is provided on the dial wheel 31, and a plurality of one-way ratchet teeth 311 are provided around the axis of the dial wheel 31. When the wire tube is pulled, the one-way ratchet teeth 311 can dial the rotating piece 34 to rotate, and when the external force is removed, the one-way ratchet teeth 311 can engage with one end of the rotating piece 34, thereby positioning the claw assembly and the winding reel 2. Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, the middle portion of the rotating piece 34 is rotatably connected to the fixed plate 32 via a rotating rod 35 .

[0047] The dial wheel 31 is fixed to the winding drum 2 and rotates synchronously with the winding drum 2. The rotating shaft 6 is fixed and stationary. The fixed plate 32 is fixed to the rotating shaft 6 and stationary. The elastic reset member 33 is a reset spring, which provides elastic force for the rotation and reset of the rotating piece 34.

[0048] When the cable is pulled out, the friction between the cable and the reel 2 drives the reel 2 to rotate, continuously releasing the cable and pulling the coil spring 4 to extend. Figure 7 As shown, Figure 7 The arrow in the figure indicates the direction of rotation of the cable reel 2. When in the next position, the one-way ratchet 311 activates the rotating piece 34. When the one-way ratchet 311 activates the rotating piece 34, the rotating piece 34 deflects about the rotating rod 35, making way for the rotation of the dial wheel 31. The cable reel 2 rotates under the pull of the cable, continuously releasing the cable. When the cable is pulled to the target length, the cable is pulled and the external force is removed. At this point, the teeth of the one-way ratchet 311 engage the end of the rotating piece 34, preventing the dial wheel 31 from rotating, and the cable extension length is fixed.

[0049] See also Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, the dial wheel 31 is further provided with a tooth-removing groove 312. The tooth-removing groove 312 and the one-way ratchet 311 are arranged around the axis of the dial wheel 31. When the cable reel 2 rotates until the end of the rotating plate 34 extends into the tooth-removing groove 312, the claw assembly is disengaged from the cable reel 2. The number of tooth-removing grooves 312 can be one or more. When there are more than two tooth-removing grooves 312, the tooth-removing grooves 312 are arranged at intervals around the axis of the dial wheel 31.

[0050] The function of the tooth groove 312 is as follows: Figure 6As shown, when the dial 31 rotates with the cable reel 2 until the end of the rotating piece 34 extends into the tooth withdrawal groove 312, the cable reel 2 and the claw assembly are in a disengaged state, that is, the claw assembly no longer positions the cable reel 2. At this time, the tension acting on the cable is removed, and the cable reel 2 can rotate under the elastic restoring force of the winding spring 4. Since the direction of rotation is opposite, the one-way ratchet 311 can no longer be positioned with the rotating piece 34.

[0051] As an alternative embodiment, see Figure 1 As shown, rollers 12 are provided on opposite sides of the cable outlet 11 , and the rollers 12 are rotatably connected to the side walls of the cable outlet 11 to prevent the cables from being scratched.

[0052] As an alternative embodiment, see Figure 1 As shown, a mounting bracket 5 is fixed on the housing 1, and the mounting bracket 5 is used to be fixed on the device to be fixed, so as to facilitate the fixed installation of the device.

[0053] When the wire tube retractor of this embodiment is used:

[0054] When the cable is pulled out, the friction between the cable and the reel 2 drives the reel 2 to rotate, continuously releasing the cable and pulling the coil spring 4 to extend. Figure 7 As shown, Figure 7 The direction of the arrow in the figure represents the direction of rotation of the cable reel 2. In the next position, the one-way ratchet 311 can toggle the rotating piece 34. When the one-way ratchet 311 toggles the rotating piece 34, the rotating piece 34 deflects around the rotating rod 35, making way for the rotation of the dial 31. The cable reel 2 can rotate under the pull of the cable, continuously releasing the cable. When the cable is pulled out to the target length, the cable is pulled and the external force is removed. At this time, the teeth of the one-way ratchet 311 engage with the end of the rotating piece 34, and the rotating piece 34 blocks the rotation of the dial 31, and the cable extension length is fixed. Among them, at this time, the end of the rotating piece 34 is engaged with the one-way ratchet 311, and the end of the rotating piece 34 does not extend into the tooth-retracting groove 312, that is, the cable reel 2 and the claw assembly are in a positioned state.

[0055] After use, when the cable needs to be rewound, the user pulls the cable until the end of the rotating piece 34 extends into the tooth-retracting groove 312. When the user pulls the cable, there is a "clicking" sound when the rotating piece 34 engages with the one-way ratchet 311. When the end of the rotating piece 34 extends into the tooth-retracting groove 312, there is a noticeable sense of no obstruction and no "clicking" sound. This is perceptible to the user when pulling the cable. When the dial 31 rotates with the cable reel 2 until the end of the rotating piece 34 extends into the tooth-retracting groove 312, the tension on the cable is removed, and the cable reel 2 can rotate under the elastic restoring force of the winding spring 4. Since the rotation direction is opposite, the one-way ratchet 311 can no longer be positioned with the rotating piece 34. In other words, the cable reel 2 and the claw assembly are disengaged, and the claw assembly no longer positions the cable reel 2.

[0056] Example 2

[0057] This embodiment provides a charging pile system, including a cable and the above-mentioned wire tube reel, the cable is wound on the reel 2, and the charging end of the cable extends from the outlet 11.

[0058] The cable reel can be fixed to the side or top of the parking space to facilitate the retraction of the charging pile cable and ensure the safety of electricity use.

[0059] In the description of this specification, specific features, structures or characteristics may be combined in an appropriate manner in any one or more embodiments or examples.

[0060] In the description of this specification, the description with reference to the terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "example", "specific example", or "some examples" means that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described in conjunction with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the schematic representations of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described can be combined in any one or more embodiments or examples in a suitable manner. In addition, those skilled in the art can combine and combine different embodiments or examples described in this specification and features of different embodiments or examples without contradiction.

[0061] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of the present invention, but the scope of protection of the present invention is not limited thereto. Any modifications or substitutions that can be easily conceived by a person skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in the present invention should be included within the scope of protection of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present invention should be based on the scope of protection of the claims.

Claims

1. A wire tube retractor, characterized in that: The utility model comprises a housing, a cable reel, an elastic member and a claw assembly, wherein: The winding drum is rotatably connected to the housing and is used to wind or release the wire tube. The housing is provided with a wire outlet for the wire tube to extend out. One end of the elastic member is fixed to the rotating shaft of the cable reel, and the other end is fixedly connected to the cable reel. When the cable tube is pulled, the cable reel rotates and continuously releases the cable tube. The claw assembly and the cable reel have a positioning state and a disengaged state. When in the disengaged state, the claw assembly positions the cable reel. When in the disengaged state and the external force pulling the wire tube disappears, the elastic member can drive the cable reel to reset and reel the wire tube.

2. The wire tube retractor according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cable reel comprises a reel body and a limit baffle, wherein: The reel body is used for winding the wire tube, and a accommodating cavity is provided in the reel body. One end of the elastic member is fixed on the rotating shaft passing through the reel body, and the other end is fixed to the inner wall of the reel body. The limit baffle is fixed on the opposite sides of the reel body and closes the accommodating cavity.

3. The wire tube retractor according to claim 1, wherein: The elastic member includes a coil spring.

4. The wire tube retractor according to claim 1, wherein: The claw assembly includes a thumbwheel, a rotating piece, an elastic reset member and a fixed plate, wherein: One end of the fixing plate is fixed to the rotating shaft, and the other end of the fixing plate is fixedly connected to the first end of the elastic reset member; The dial is fixedly connected to the cable reel, the rotating piece is rotatably connected to the fixed plate, and one end of the rotating piece is fixedly connected to the second end of the elastic reset member; The dial is provided with a one-way ratchet, and a plurality of the one-way ratchets are arranged around the axis of the dial. When the wire tube is pulled, the one-way ratchet can drive the rotating piece to rotate, and when the external force is removed, the one-way ratchet can engage with one end of the rotating piece, so that the claw assembly and the winding reel are in a positioning state.

5. The wire tube retractor according to claim 4, characterized in that: The dial is also provided with a tooth-retracting groove, and the tooth-retracting groove and the one-way ratchet are arranged around the axis of the dial. The winding reel rotates until the end of the rotating piece extends into the tooth-retracting groove, so that the claw assembly and the winding reel are in a disengaged state.

6. The wire tube retractor according to claim 4, characterized in that: The middle portion of the rotating piece is rotatably connected to the fixed plate via a rotating rod, and the elastic reset component includes a reset spring.

7. The wire tube retractor according to claim 5, characterized in that: The number of the tooth-relief grooves is one or more than two. When the number of the tooth-relief grooves is more than two, the tooth-relief grooves are arranged at intervals around the axis of the thumbwheel.

8. The wire tube retractor according to claim 1, wherein: Roller shafts are provided on opposite sides of the wire outlet, and the roller shafts are rotatably connected to the side walls of the wire outlet.

9. The wire tube retractor according to claim 1, wherein: A mounting bracket is fixed on the housing, and the mounting bracket is used to be fixed on the device to be fixed.

10. A charging pile system, characterized in that: It comprises a cable and the wire tube retractor according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the cable is wound on the wire reel, and the charging end of the cable extends from the wire outlet.