Charging station

Abstract

The utility model relates to a charging station, which comprises a charging station body, a ceiling and a connecting mechanism, the ceiling and the charging station body are rotatably connected through the connecting mechanism, and the ceiling rotates relative to the charging station body and at least has a first state for shielding the charging station body. The ceiling can be switched in the first state, the second state and / or multiple intermediate states between the first state and the second state relative to the charging station body, the connecting mechanism can lock any one of the states, and the charging station has the advantage of being easy and convenient to operate.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of power tool technology, specifically to a charging station with a canopy. Background Technology

[0002] Common gardening tools such as lawnmowers are typically used or parked outdoors. Prolonged exposure to the air without protection can easily damage these devices, potentially affecting their performance or lifespan. Therefore, shade structures are usually built to store lawnmowers and similar equipment when not in use.

[0003] Existing charging station canopies primarily rely on their own weight to maintain their position when open or closed, but this method suffers from low reliability and cannot withstand external forces such as strong winds. Other methods use independent mechanical locking mechanisms to maintain the closed state, such as some canopies that rely on the elasticity of torsion springs and mechanical linkage structures. This not only increases structural complexity but also requires consideration of the torsion spring's lifespan, increasing the risk of failure. Maintenance and replacement of parts face high costs and technical requirements, and these methods only lock the closed state, not the open state. Alternatively, electrically controlled methods such as automatic pushers can be used to lock the canopy's state. This method is costly, and the canopy becomes unusable in the event of an electrical malfunction, making repairs difficult for ordinary users. Therefore, it is necessary to improve existing charging station canopies. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a charging station with a canopy, and the canopy locking structure of the charging station is simple and easy to operate.

[0005] In order to achieve the above purpose, the technical solution adopted by the present utility model is as follows:

[0006] A charging station includes a charging station body, a canopy, and a connecting mechanism. The canopy and the charging station body are rotatably connected through the connecting mechanism. The rotation of the canopy relative to the charging station body has at least a first state in which it blocks the charging station body, and a second state in which it moves away from the charging station body. The canopy can switch between the first state, the second state, and / or multiple intermediate states between the first and second states. The connecting mechanism can lock any of the states.

[0007] In one embodiment, the connecting mechanism includes a first connecting component, which includes a first cavity, a first mounting base, and a zipper. The first cavity and the first mounting base are respectively disposed on the ceiling and the charging station body. The first cavity is connected to the first mounting base via a first hinge shaft, and the first cavity can rotate relative to the first mounting base around the first hinge shaft.

[0008] The first cavity is provided with a second lock hole, and the first mounting base is provided with a third lock hole and a fourth lock hole. When the locking rod of the zipper passes through the second lock hole and the third lock hole in sequence, the canopy is locked in a first state that blocks the charging station body; when the locking rod of the zipper passes through the second lock hole and the fourth lock hole in sequence, the canopy is locked in a second state that is far away from the charging station body.

[0009] In one embodiment, the first connecting component further includes a first housing, the first housing being adapted to the first cavity and being accommodated within the first cavity, the first housing having a first locking hole for accommodating the zipper, and the front end of the zipper's locking rod passing through the first locking hole.

[0010] In one embodiment, the locking bar of the zipper is further fitted with an elastic element and a washer. The elastic element is fitted onto the locking bar and accommodated between the first cavity and the first housing, providing reverse elastic support to the first cavity and the first housing. The washer is disposed between the elastic element and the first cavity.

[0011] In one embodiment, the first housing is provided with a first annular protrusion extending from the first lock hole toward the inner side of the first housing, and the first annular protrusion abuts against the end face of the elastic member; the inner wall of the first housing is provided with a second annular protrusion extending from the first hinge hole toward the inner side of the first housing at a position corresponding to the first hinge hole.

[0012] In one embodiment, the first housing is provided with two first inserts extending toward the first cavity. One of the first inserts is provided with a first hook, and the other first insert is provided with a first bolt hole. The first cavity is provided with a first socket and a second bolt hole at the positions corresponding to the two first inserts. The first hook engages with the first socket, and the first housing is fixedly connected to the first cavity by bolts passing through the first bolt hole and the second bolt hole.

[0013] In one embodiment, the outer wall of the first housing is provided with a groove, the end of which is directly opposite the first insert and the first hook.

[0014] In one embodiment, the connecting mechanism further includes a second connecting component, wherein the first connecting component and the second connecting component are respectively located on opposite sides of the ceiling;

[0015] The second connecting component includes a second cavity and a second mounting base. The second cavity and the second mounting base are respectively disposed on the ceiling and the charging station body. The second cavity is connected to the second mounting base through a second hinge shaft, and the second cavity can rotate relative to the second mounting base around the second hinge shaft.

[0016] In one embodiment, both the first mounting base and the second mounting base are provided with a front limit and a rear limit, and both the first cavity and the second cavity are provided with a front plate and a rear plate; in a first state, the front limit abuts against the front plate, and in a second state, the rear plate abuts against the rear limit.

[0017] In one embodiment, the front limit and the rear limit are connected by an arc plate, which is a boss extending outward from the corresponding mounting base along the hinge axis mounting direction.

[0018] In one embodiment, the second connection assembly further includes a second housing adapted to the second cavity and accommodated within the second cavity.

[0019] In one embodiment, the interior of the second housing is provided with at least two second inserts, each with a second hook. The second cavity is provided with a second socket at the position corresponding to the second insert. The second hook engages with the second socket to fix the second housing and the second cavity together. The inner wall of the second cavity is provided with a guide strip, and the second housing is provided with a corresponding sliding groove.

[0020] In one embodiment, the charging station body is provided with a stop portion, and the roof is provided with a support. In a first state, the support extends toward the stop portion, and in the first state, the bottom of the support abuts against the stop portion.

[0021] The present invention, employing the above-described technical solution, has the following advantages: the canopy of the charging station provided by the present invention is rotatably connected to the charging station body via a connecting mechanism. This connecting mechanism can also lock the canopy in any state, offering the advantage of ease of operation. Furthermore, the connecting mechanism of the present invention uses an easily removable zipper to lock the canopy, resulting in a simple structure and low failure rate. Attached Figure Description

[0022] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the charging station's canopy in its first state is shown.

[0023] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the charging station's roof in its second state is shown.

[0024] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the ceiling is shown.

[0025] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the first connecting component is shown.

[0026] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the first housing is shown.

[0027] Figure 6 A schematic diagram is shown showing a zipper, elastic element, gasket, and bolts attached to the first housing.

[0028] Figure 7 A schematic diagram of the first connecting component is shown from another perspective.

[0029] Figure 8 A schematic diagram of the first mounting base is shown.

[0030] Figure 9 A diagram showing the positional relationship between the first mounting base and the first cavity in the first state is provided.

[0031] Figure 10 A diagram showing the positional relationship between the first mounting base and the first cavity in the second state is provided.

[0032] Figure 11 A schematic diagram of the first connecting component is shown.

[0033] Figure 12 A schematic diagram of the second cavity is shown.

[0034] Figure 13 A schematic diagram of the second housing is shown.

[0035] Figure 14 A schematic diagram of the second mounting bracket is shown.

[0036] Figure 15 A schematic diagram is shown showing the bracket of the canopy abutting against the stop on the charging station body in the first state. Detailed Implementation

[0037] The preferred embodiments of this utility model will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings, so as to better understand the purpose, features and advantages of this utility model. It should be understood that the embodiments shown in the drawings are not intended to limit the scope of this utility model, but are only for illustrating the essential spirit of the technical solution of this utility model.

[0038] In the following description, certain specific details are set forth for the purpose of illustrating various disclosed embodiments in order to provide a thorough understanding of the various disclosed embodiments. However, those skilled in the art will recognize that embodiments may be practiced without one or more of these specific details. In other instances, well-known apparatuses, structures, and techniques associated with this application may not have been shown or described in detail to avoid unnecessarily obscuring the description of the embodiments.

[0039] Unless the context requires otherwise, throughout the specification and claims, the word “comprising” and its variations, such as “including” and “having”, shall be understood to have an open, inclusive meaning, that is, to be interpreted as “including, but not limited to”.

[0040] Throughout this specification, references to "an embodiment" or "an embodiment" indicate that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with the embodiment is included in at least one embodiment. Therefore, the appearance of "in an embodiment" or "an embodiment" in various places throughout the specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment. Furthermore, a particular feature, structure, or characteristic may be combined in any manner in one or more embodiments.

[0041] The singular forms “a” and “the” used in this specification and the appended claims include plural references unless otherwise expressly stated herein. It should be noted that the term “or” is generally used to mean “and / or” unless otherwise expressly stated herein.

[0042] In the following description, in order to clearly demonstrate the structure and working method of this utility model, a number of directional terms will be used. However, terms such as "front", "back", "left", "right", "outside", "inside", "outward", "inward", "up", and "down" should be understood as convenient terms and not as limiting terms.

[0043] Furthermore, terms such as "horizontal," "vertical," and "sag" do not imply that components must be absolutely horizontal or suspended, but rather that they can be slightly tilted. For example, "horizontal" simply means that its direction is more horizontal relative to "vertical," and does not mean that the structure must be completely horizontal, but can be slightly tilted.

[0044] In the description of this application, it should also be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "set up," "install," "connect," and "link" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0045] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, this embodiment provides a charging station, which includes a charging station body 1, a canopy 2, and a connecting mechanism 3 connecting the canopy and the charging station body. The canopy 2 and the charging station body 1 are rotatably connected through the connecting mechanism 3. The rotation of the canopy 2 relative to the charging station body 1 results in multiple states for the canopy. In this embodiment, the position where the canopy projects its maximum area onto the base of the charging station body 1 is the fully obscured state, also known as the first state; the position where the canopy rotates to a position away from the base of the charging station body 1 and projects its minimum area onto the base is the fully open state, also known as the second state. In some cases, multiple open angles can exist between the fully obscured state and the fully open state. The canopy 2 can switch between the fully obscured state, the fully open state, and the multiple open angles in between. The connecting mechanism 3 can lock any of these states to maintain the canopy in the position of the corresponding state.

[0046] Figure 1 and Figure 2 Only the base portion of the charging station body 1 is shown, which is used to accommodate compatible machines, such as lawnmowers and other gardening tools. A gantry 11 is fixedly mounted on the base, with its bottom fixed to one edge of the base and its top extending vertically above the base. The gantry 11 and the base can be separately connected or integrally formed. The canopy 2 includes an angled covering portion 21 and a connecting portion 22. The connecting portion 22 is rotatably connected to the upper part of the gantry 11 via a connecting mechanism 3, allowing the covering portion 21 to rotate above the base to cover the machine placed on the base.

[0047] See Figures 3-10 The connecting mechanism 3 includes a first connecting component 31 and a second connecting component 32, which are respectively disposed on both sides of the connecting portion 22. The first connecting component 31 includes a first housing 311, a first cavity 312, a first mounting base 313, and a zipper 314, wherein the first cavity 312 is disposed on one side of the connecting portion 22, and the first housing 311 is adapted to the first cavity 312 so that the first housing 311 can be installed and accommodated in the first cavity 312.

[0048] The first housing 311 has two first inserts 3111 extending toward the first cavity 312. One of the first inserts has a first hook 3112, and the other has a first bolt hole 3113. The first cavity 312 has a first socket 3121 and a second bolt hole 3122 at positions corresponding to the two first inserts 3111. During installation, the first hook 3112 engages with the first socket 3121, and the first housing 311 and the first cavity 312 are fixedly connected by bolts 315 passing through the first bolt hole 3113 and the second bolt hole 3122.

[0049] The first housing 311 has a first locking hole 3114 for accommodating a zipper 314. The zipper 314 includes a pull ring 3141 and a locking rod 3142. The pull ring 3141 is fixed to the tail of the locking rod 3142, and the front end of the locking rod 3142 passes through the first locking hole 3114. The locking rod 3142 is also fitted with an elastic element 316 and a washer 317. The elastic element 316 is fitted onto the locking rod 3142 and accommodated between the first cavity 312 and the first housing 311, providing reverse elastic support for the engagement of the first cavity 312 and the first housing 311. The washer 317 is located between the elastic element 316 and the first cavity 312. The first locking hole 3114 extends into the inner side of the first housing 311, and a first annular protrusion 3115 extends from the inner wall of the first housing 311 to the position corresponding to the hinge hole. The first annular protrusion 3116 abuts against the end face of the elastic member 316. Under the combined action of the elastic member 316 and the second annular protrusion 3116, the first housing 311 is prevented from being pressed into the first cavity 312 to an excessive depth during installation, which would prevent the bolt holes of the lower insert from being effectively aligned with the bolt holes on the first cavity.

[0050] In this embodiment, the outer wall of the first housing 311 is provided with a groove 3117. The end of the groove 3117 is aligned with the first insert 3111 and the first hook 3112, so that the position of the first insert 3111 and the first hook 3112 can be conveniently positioned when the first housing 311 is installed into the first cavity 312.

[0051] The first cavity 312 is provided with a second locking hole 3123, and the first mounting base 313 is provided with a third locking hole 3131 and a fourth locking hole 3132. When the locking rod 3142 passes through the first locking hole 3114, the second locking hole 3123, and the third locking hole 3131 in sequence, the canopy is locked in a first state of complete obstruction. When the locking rod 3142 passes through the first locking hole 3114, the second locking hole 3123, and the fourth locking hole 3132 in sequence, the canopy is locked in a second state of complete opening. In other embodiments, a plurality of locking holes corresponding to multiple opening angles may also be provided between the third locking hole 3131 and the fourth locking hole 3132. In this embodiment, the inner walls of the third locking hole 3131 and the fourth locking hole 3132 are provided with anti-slip sleeves.

[0052] The first mounting base 313 is located on opposite sides of the connecting part 22 of the roof 2 corresponding to the gantry 11. The first mounting base 313 is fixedly connected to the gantry 11 without rotation. The first mounting base 313 and the gantry 11 can be integrally formed or separate. The first mounting base 313 is connected to the first cavity 312 through a first hinge pin 318. Both the first cavity 312 and the first mounting base 313 are provided with shaft holes, and the two are connected by a first hinge pin 318. The first cavity 312 can rotate relative to the first mounting base 313 around the first hinge pin 318. A plurality of first reinforcing ribs 3136 are provided around the shaft hole of the first mounting base 313, radiating outwards.

[0053] The first mounting base 313 is provided with a first front limit 3133 and a first rear limit 3134, which are connected by an arc plate. The arc plate extends out of the first mounting base along the hinge shaft installation direction to form a first boss 3135, which serves as a guide for installation. During installation, the outer wall of the first cavity 312 may abut or not abut with the inner arc surface of the first boss 3135, with a certain gap. When abutting, the first boss 3135 can serve as a guide, facilitating the alignment of the first cavity 312 with the shaft hole on the first mounting base 313 for the installation of the first hinge shaft 318. When not abutting and with a gap, it can avoid the problem of misalignment between the hinge shaft and the shaft hole due to machining errors, making it difficult to install the hinge shaft. The existence of the gap provides a certain amount of adjustment space.

[0054] The first cavity 312 is also provided with a first front plate 3118 and a first rear plate 3119. In the first state, the first front limit 3133 abuts against the first front plate 3118, and in the second state, the first rear plate 3119 abuts against the first rear limit 3134.

[0055] See Figures 11-14The second connecting assembly 32 includes a second housing 321, a second cavity 322, and a second mounting base 323. The second cavity 322 is located on the other side of the connecting portion 22 opposite to the first cavity 312. The second housing 321 is adapted to the second cavity 322 so that the second housing 321 can be installed and accommodated in the second cavity 322. The interior of the second housing 321 is provided with two second inserts 3211, each of which is provided with a second hook 3212. The second cavity 322 is provided with two second insertion ports 3221 at the positions corresponding to the two second inserts 3211. The second hooks 3212 engage with the second insertion ports 3221 to fix the second housing 321 and the second cavity 322 together. Preferably, the inner wall of the second cavity 322 is provided with a guide strip 3222, and the second housing 321 is provided with a matching groove 3213. During installation, the groove 3213 is aligned with the guide strip 3222, and the second housing 321 is installed in the second cavity 322, which facilitates the docking of the second hook 3212 and the second socket 3221.

[0056] The second mounting base 323 is connected to the second cavity 322 via a second hinge pin 319. Both the second cavity 322 and the second mounting base 323 are provided with shaft holes, and are connected by a second hinge pin 319. The second cavity 322 can rotate relative to the second mounting base 323 around the second hinge pin 319. A plurality of outwardly radiating second reinforcing ribs 3234 are provided around the shaft hole of the second mounting base 323.

[0057] The second mounting base 323 is provided with a second front limit 3231 and a second rear limit 3232, which are connected by an arc plate. The arc plate extends out of the second mounting base along the installation direction of the second hinge shaft to form a second boss 3233, which serves as a guide for installation. During installation, the outer wall of the second cavity 322 and the inner arc surface of the second boss 3233 may abut or not abut, with a certain gap. When they abut, the first boss 3135 can serve as a guide, facilitating the alignment of the second cavity 322 with the shaft hole on the second mounting base 323 for the installation of the second hinge shaft 319. When they do not abut and a gap is left, it can avoid the problem of misalignment between the hinge shaft and the shaft hole due to machining errors, making it difficult to install the hinge shaft. The existence of the gap provides a certain amount of adjustment space.

[0058] The second cavity 322 is also provided with a second front plate 3223 and a second rear plate 3224. In the first state, the second front limit 3231 abuts against the second front plate 3223. In the second state, the second rear plate 3224 abuts against the second rear limit 3232.

[0059] See Figure 15The gantry 11 is also provided with a stop 111, which is located at the top of the gantry 11. The canopy 2 is provided with a bracket 23. In the first state, the bracket 4 extends toward the stop 111, and in the first state, the bottom of the bracket 23 abuts against the stop 111 to prevent the canopy 2 from hitting the machine on the charging station below if the locking function of the connecting mechanism fails.

[0060] The preferred embodiments of this utility model have been described in detail above. However, it should be understood that after reading the above teachings, those skilled in the art can make various alterations or modifications to this utility model. These equivalent forms also fall within the scope defined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A charging station, comprising a charging station body, a roof, and a connecting mechanism, wherein the roof and the charging station body are rotatably connected via the connecting mechanism, characterized in that, The canopy can rotate relative to the charging station body in at least a first state that blocks the charging station body and a second state that moves away from the charging station body. The canopy can switch between the first state, the second state and / or multiple intermediate states between the first and second states, and the connecting mechanism can lock any of the states.

2. The charging station as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The connecting mechanism includes a first connecting component, which includes a first cavity, a first mounting base, and a zipper. The first cavity and the first mounting base are respectively disposed on the ceiling and the charging station body. The first cavity is connected to the first mounting base through a first hinge shaft, and the first cavity can rotate relative to the first mounting base around the first hinge shaft. The first cavity is provided with a second lock hole, and the first mounting base is provided with a third lock hole and a fourth lock hole. When the locking rod of the zipper passes through the second lock hole and the third lock hole in sequence, the canopy is locked in a first state that blocks the charging station body; when the locking rod of the zipper passes through the second lock hole and the fourth lock hole in sequence, the canopy is locked in a second state that is far away from the charging station body.

3. The charging station as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The first connecting assembly further includes a first housing, which is adapted to the first cavity and is housed within the first cavity. The first housing has a first locking hole for accommodating the zipper, and the front end of the zipper's locking rod passes through the first locking hole.

4. The charging station as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The locking bar of the zipper is also fitted with an elastic element and a gasket. The elastic element is fitted onto the locking bar and accommodated between the first cavity and the first housing, providing reverse elastic support to the first cavity and the first housing. The gasket is disposed between the elastic element and the first cavity.

5. The charging station as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The first housing is provided with a first annular protrusion extending from the first lock hole toward the inner side of the first housing, and the first annular protrusion abuts against the end face of the elastic element; the inner wall of the first housing is provided with a second annular protrusion extending from the first hinge hole toward the inner side of the first housing at the position corresponding to the first hinge hole.

6. The charging station as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The first housing is provided with two first inserts extending toward the first cavity. One of the first inserts is provided with a first hook, and the other first insert is provided with a first bolt hole. The first cavity is provided with a first socket and a second bolt hole at the positions corresponding to the two first inserts. The first hook engages with the first socket, and the first housing is fixedly connected to the first cavity by bolts passing through the first bolt hole and the second bolt hole.

7. The charging station as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The outer wall of the first housing is provided with a groove, and the end of the groove is directly opposite the first insert and the first hook.

8. The charging station as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The connecting mechanism further includes a second connecting component, with the first connecting component and the second connecting component located on opposite sides of the ceiling, respectively. The second connecting component includes a second cavity and a second mounting base. The second cavity and the second mounting base are respectively disposed on the ceiling and the charging station body. The second cavity is connected to the second mounting base through a second hinge shaft, and the second cavity can rotate relative to the second mounting base around the second hinge shaft.

9. The charging station as described in claim 8, characterized in that, Both the first mounting base and the second mounting base are provided with a front limit and a rear limit, and both the first cavity and the second cavity are provided with a front plate and a rear plate; in the first state, the front limit abuts against the front plate, and in the second state, the rear plate abuts against the rear limit.

10. The charging station as described in claim 9, characterized in that, The front limit and the rear limit are connected by an arc plate, which is a boss formed by extending outward from the corresponding mounting base along the hinge axis installation direction.

11. The charging station as described in claim 8, characterized in that, The second connection assembly further includes a second housing, which is adapted to the second cavity and is accommodated within the second cavity.

12. The charging station as described in claim 11, characterized in that, The second housing has at least two second inserts inside, each with a second hook. The second cavity has a second socket at the position corresponding to the second insert. The second hook engages with the second socket to fix the second housing and the second cavity together. The inner wall of the second cavity has a guide strip, and the second housing has a corresponding sliding groove.

13. The charging station as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The charging station body is provided with a stop part, and the roof is provided with a support. In the first state, the support extends toward the stop part, and in the first state, the bottom of the support abuts against the stop part.

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