Light-emitting alternating current charging cable for environment-friendly new energy vehicle

By installing luminous indicator lines in the AC charging cable of new energy vehicles, the problem of the charging status being difficult to detect is solved, and safety and user experience are improved at night or in low-light environments.

CN223501608UActive Publication Date: 2025-10-31GUANGZHOU CABLE FACTORY CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202422996658.4
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-04
Publication Date
2025-10-31
Estimated Expiration
2034-12-04

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Technical Problem

The charging status of existing AC charging cables for new energy vehicles is not easily noticeable at night or in low-light environments, posing a safety hazard and easily tripping users, resulting in a poor user experience.

Method used

Design an environmentally friendly luminescent AC charging cable for new energy vehicles, comprising multiple cores, wrapping layers, and sheath layers, with an internal luminescent indicator line group, which emits different light signals in the energized and de-energized states through the first and second luminescent lines respectively.

Benefits of technology

The charging status is easily noticeable at night or in low-light environments, reducing safety hazards, preventing users from tripping, improving the user experience, and the structure is simple and low-cost.

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Abstract

The utility model provides an environment-friendly light-emitting alternating current charging cable for a new energy vehicle, which comprises a plurality of wire cores, a wrapping layer wrapping the periphery of each wire core, a sheath layer wrapping the wrapping layer and a light-emitting indication wire group arranged between the wrapping layer and the wire cores, and is characterized in that the light-emitting indication wire group comprises a first light-emitting wire and a second light-emitting wire; by arranging the first light-emitting wire and the second light-emitting wire, when the cable is in a power-on state, the first light-emitting wire emits a first light signal, and when the cable is not in a power-on state, the second light-emitting wire emits a second light signal, so that the charging state of the cable can be easily perceived at night or in an environment with relatively dark light, and potential safety hazards are reduced; indicating signals and warning signals are provided for a user, the user is prevented from being stumbled by the cable, the use experience of the user is improved, and the cable has the advantages of being simple in structure, low in implementation cost and convenient to popularize and implement.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application belongs to the field of charging cable manufacturing technology, specifically relating to an environmentally friendly luminous AC charging cable for new energy vehicles. Background Technology

[0002] In the existing technology, the existing AC charging cables for new energy vehicles are mainly used to provide charging services for electric vehicles. These cables are usually made of ordinary materials and do not have special optical or alarm functions. However, in daily use, especially at night or in low-light environments, the charging status of ordinary cables is not easy to detect, which poses a safety hazard. In addition, when the cable is dragged on the ground, it is easy for the cable to be hit by pedestrians or vehicles, which can damage the cable itself or the charging gun and charging connection device connected to it, thereby affecting the overall service life and safety of the charging equipment.

[0003] In current technology, electric vehicle users often choose to slow charge overnight, with charging times ranging from tens of minutes to up to ten hours. Furthermore, electric vehicle charging stations are mostly located in high-traffic, unattended locations such as underground parking garages, commercial centers, and businesses. The charging cables are long, posing a tripping hazard in poor lighting conditions, especially at night, where there are no clear warnings, leading to charging interruptions or accidents. In addition, the current charging status can only be displayed on the instrument panel, not directly on the cable, which is inconvenient, lacks intuitiveness, and increases the risk of human error causing charging interruptions or accidents. The high risk and poor user experience necessitate urgent improvements. Utility Model Content

[0004] This application aims to address the technical problem that in the prior art, traditional charging cables for new energy vehicles are usually made of ordinary materials and do not have special optical or alarm functions. In daily use, especially at night or in low-light environments, the charging status of ordinary cables is not easily detected, posing a safety hazard. During use, the charging cables can easily trip users, significantly reducing the user experience. This application proposes an environmentally friendly luminous AC charging cable for new energy vehicles.

[0005] This application adopts the following scheme: an environmentally friendly light-emitting AC charging cable for new energy vehicles, comprising multiple cores, a wrapping layer covering the outer periphery of the cores, a sheath layer covering the wrapping layer, and a light-emitting indicator line group disposed between the wrapping layer and the cores. The light-emitting indicator line group includes a first light-emitting line and a second light-emitting line. When the cable is energized, the first light-emitting line emits a first light signal, and when the cable is not energized, the second light-emitting line emits a second light signal.

[0006] In some possible embodiments, the wire core includes a conductor and an insulating layer covering the outer periphery of the conductor, wherein the conductor is a Class VI copper conductor and the insulating layer is a thermoplastic elastomer.

[0007] In some possible embodiments, the conductor is composed of N conductor wires twisted together, the conductor wires being made of Class VI copper conductors, and the value of N being a positive integer ranging from 2 to 33.

[0008] In some possible embodiments, the wire core has M wires, where M is a positive integer ranging from 2 to 12.

[0009] In some possible embodiments, a filler layer is provided between the wrapping layer and the core wire, and the filler layer is made of transparent PP rope.

[0010] In some possible embodiments, the wrapping layer is made of transparent Mylar tape.

[0011] In some possible embodiments, the thickness of the sheath layer is greater than the thickness of the wrapping layer, and the thickness of the sheath layer is 3-5 times the thickness of the wrapping layer.

[0012] In some possible embodiments, the thickness of the sheath layer is 0.5cm-1.8cm.

[0013] In some possible embodiments, the sheath layer is made of transparent TPU.

[0014] In some possible embodiments, the first optical signal is a green optical signal and the second optical signal is a red optical signal.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, this application has the following beneficial effects:

[0016] This application provides an environmentally friendly luminescent AC charging cable for new energy vehicles, comprising multiple cores, a wrapping layer covering the outer periphery of each core, a sheath layer covering the wrapping layer, and a luminescent indicator line group disposed between the wrapping layer and the cores. The luminescent indicator line group includes a first luminescent line and a second luminescent line. By setting the first and second luminescent lines, when the cable is energized, the first luminescent line emits a first light signal; when the cable is not energized, the second luminescent line emits a second light signal. In nighttime or low-light environments, the charging status of the cable can be easily detected, reducing safety hazards, providing users with indicator and warning signals, preventing users from tripping over the cable, and improving the user experience. It has the advantages of simple structure, low implementation cost, and ease of promotion and implementation. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1This is a schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of an environmentally friendly, light-emitting AC charging cable for new energy vehicles according to this application. Detailed Implementation

[0018] Combination Figure 1 The content shown further illustrates the technical solution provided in this application: an environmentally friendly luminescent AC charging cable for new energy vehicles, comprising multiple cores 1, a wrapping layer 2 covering the outer periphery of each core 1, a sheath layer 3 covering the wrapping layer 2, and a luminescent indicator line group 4 disposed between the wrapping layer 2 and the core 1. The luminescent indicator line group 4 includes a first luminescent line 40 and a second luminescent line 41. When the cable is energized, the first luminescent line 40 emits a first light signal, and when the cable is not energized, the second luminescent line 41 emits a second light signal.

[0019] This application provides an environmentally friendly luminescent AC charging cable for new energy vehicles, comprising multiple cores, a wrapping layer covering the outer periphery of each core, a sheath layer covering the wrapping layer, and a luminescent indicator line group disposed between the wrapping layer and the cores. The luminescent indicator line group includes a first luminescent line and a second luminescent line. By setting the first and second luminescent lines, when the cable is energized, the first luminescent line emits a first light signal; when the cable is not energized, the second luminescent line emits a second light signal. In nighttime or low-light environments, the charging status of the cable can be easily detected, reducing safety hazards, providing users with indicator and warning signals, preventing users from tripping over the cable, and improving the user experience. It has the advantages of simple structure, low implementation cost, and ease of promotion and implementation.

[0020] In this embodiment, the wire core 1 includes a conductor 10 and an insulating layer 11 covering the outer periphery of the conductor 10. The conductor 10 is made of a type VI copper conductor, and the insulating layer 11 is made of a thermoplastic elastomer.

[0021] In actual implementation, by selecting Class VI copper conductors, which have thinner conductor filaments and more strands, the finished conductor is more flexible, easier to bend, and has a longer bending life; the bulletproof wire has excellent tensile strength and can withstand frequent torsion and bending environments, thereby extending its service life; the copper foil wire has good flexibility and elasticity, making the conductor less prone to breakage when bent, thus improving overall durability.

[0022] In practical implementation, the use of thermoplastic elastomers as insulation layers has the following advantages: First, thermoplastic elastomers have excellent insulation resistance performance, which can effectively protect the electrical performance of wires and cables and ensure the stability and safety of current transmission.

[0023] Secondly, thermoplastic elastomers have good weather resistance and aging resistance, and can operate outdoors in sunlight for a long time;

[0024] Third, thermoplastic elastomer materials do not contain chlorine, are environmentally friendly materials, and meet environmental protection requirements;

[0025] Fourth, thermoplastic elastomer materials have a wide range of processing properties and are easy to process and shape.

[0026] In this embodiment, the conductor 10 is formed by twisting together N conductor wires. The material of the conductor wires is Class VI copper conductor. The value of N is a positive integer ranging from 2 to 33. For example, the value of N is 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33.

[0027] In this embodiment, the wire core 1 has M wires, and the value of M is a positive integer ranging from 2 to 12. For example, the value of M is 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, or 12.

[0028] In this embodiment, a filling layer 5 is provided between the wrapping layer 2 and the core wire 1, and the filling layer 5 is made of transparent PP rope.

[0029] In practical implementation, using transparent PP rope as a filler layer has the following advantages:

[0030] Firstly, PP rope has high strength and good abrasion resistance, which can improve the compressive strength and bending resistance of the cable;

[0031] Secondly, PP material has good electrical insulation properties, which makes its insulation performance unaffected by humidity when used in signal transmission cables;

[0032] Thirdly, PP material has low density but high strength, which helps to reduce the overall weight of the cable.

[0033] In this embodiment, the material of the wrapping layer 2 is transparent Mylar tape.

[0034] In actual implementation, the use of Louming Myla tape has the following advantages: Myla tape has excellent tensile strength, which can effectively prevent cables from loosening.

[0035] In this embodiment, the thickness of the sheath layer 3 is greater than the thickness of the wrapping layer 2, and the thickness of the sheath layer 3 is 3-5 times the thickness of the wrapping layer 2.

[0036] In this embodiment, the thickness of the sheath layer 3 is 0.5cm-1.8cm.

[0037] In this embodiment, the sheath layer 3 is made of transparent TPU.

[0038] In practical implementation, using transparent TPU as the sheath layer has the following advantages:

[0039] Firstly, TPU has high strength, abrasion resistance, tear resistance and impact resistance, tensile strength above 25 MPa, elongation exceeding 500%, and good load-bearing capacity and shock absorption performance.

[0040] Secondly, TPU is resistant to oil stains, water, acid and alkali corrosion, heat, aging, and low temperatures, and can remain stable in various harsh environments.

[0041] Thirdly, TPU has excellent insulation properties, which can effectively protect wires and cables from external environmental corrosion and extend their service life.

[0042] In this embodiment, the first light signal is a green light signal and the second light signal is a red light signal.

[0043] This application provides an environmentally friendly luminescent AC charging cable for new energy vehicles, comprising multiple cores, a wrapping layer covering the outer periphery of each core, a sheath layer covering the wrapping layer, and a luminescent indicator line group disposed between the wrapping layer and the cores. The luminescent indicator line group includes a first luminescent line and a second luminescent line. By setting the first and second luminescent lines, when the cable is energized, the first luminescent line emits a first light signal; when the cable is not energized, the second luminescent line emits a second light signal. In nighttime or low-light environments, the charging status of the cable can be easily detected, reducing safety hazards, providing users with indicator and warning signals, preventing users from tripping over the cable, and improving the user experience. It has the advantages of simple structure, low implementation cost, and ease of promotion and implementation.

[0044] The above are merely embodiments of this utility model and are not intended to limit this utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. An environmentally friendly, light-emitting AC charging cable for new energy vehicles, characterized in that, The cable includes multiple wire cores (1), a wrapping layer (2) covering the outer periphery of each wire core (1), a sheath layer (3) covering the wrapping layer (2), and a light-emitting indicator line group (4) disposed between the wrapping layer (2) and the wire core (1). The light-emitting indicator line group (4) includes a first light-emitting line (40) and a second light-emitting line (41). When the cable is energized, the first light-emitting line (40) emits a first light signal, and when the cable is not energized, the second light-emitting line (41) emits a second light signal.

2. The environmentally friendly luminous AC charging cable for new energy vehicles according to claim 1, characterized in that, The wire core (1) includes a conductor (10) and an insulating layer (11) covering the outer periphery of the conductor (10). The conductor (10) is made of a type VI copper conductor, and the insulating layer (11) is made of a thermoplastic elastomer.

3. The environmentally friendly luminous AC charging cable for new energy vehicles according to claim 2, characterized in that, The conductor (10) is made of N conductor wires twisted together. The conductor wires are made of Class VI copper conductors, and the value of N is a positive integer ranging from 2 to 33.

4. The environmentally friendly luminous AC charging cable for new energy vehicles according to claim 1, characterized in that, The wire core (1) has M cores, and the value of M is a positive integer ranging from 2 to 12.

5. The environmentally friendly light-emitting AC charging cable for new energy vehicles according to claim 1, characterized in that, A filling layer (5) is provided between the wrapping layer (2) and the core (1), and the filling layer (5) is made of transparent PP rope.

6. The environmentally friendly luminous AC charging cable for new energy vehicles according to claim 1, characterized in that, The wrapping layer (2) is made of transparent Mylar tape.

7. The environmentally friendly light-emitting AC charging cable for new energy vehicles according to claim 1, characterized in that, The thickness of the sheath layer (3) is greater than the thickness of the wrapping layer (2), and the thickness of the sheath layer (3) is 3-5 times the thickness of the wrapping layer (2).

8. The environmentally friendly light-emitting AC charging cable for new energy vehicles according to claim 7, characterized in that, The thickness of the sheath layer (3) is 0.5cm-1.8cm.

9. The environmentally friendly light-emitting AC charging cable for new energy vehicles according to claim 1, characterized in that, The sheath layer (3) is made of transparent TPU.

10. The environmentally friendly luminous AC charging cable for new energy vehicles according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first optical signal is a green optical signal, and the second optical signal is a red optical signal.