Charging socket integrated with electronic lock

Abstract

The utility model provides a charging socket (100) integrated with an electronic lock (20), the charging socket (100) comprises a socket shell (110) and a socket assembly (120) arranged in the socket shell (110), and the electronic lock (20) is electrically connected to a printed circuit board (121) in the socket assembly (120).

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The embodiments of this utility model relate to the field of electric vehicle accessories technology, and in particular to a charging socket integrated with an electronic lock. Background Technology

[0002] With the development of the new energy industry, electric vehicles are becoming increasingly widespread in the market, and charging devices are an inevitable part of electric vehicle production. Electric vehicles are generally equipped with charging sockets for connecting to a charging gun to charge the vehicle's battery. To prevent the charging gun from accidentally separating from the charging socket during charging, an electronic lock is usually installed on the charging socket. During charging, the electronic lock keeps the charging gun inserted into the charging socket in place.

[0003] In existing charging socket structures, the electronic lock is typically located externally and connected to the vehicle body assembly via wires. In this existing structure, the wires connecting to the electronic lock are exposed to the outside, requiring consideration of safety requirements such as waterproofing. This necessitates a robust sealing structure, resulting in higher overall costs. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to solve at least one aspect of the aforementioned problems and defects existing in the prior art.

[0005] According to one aspect of the present invention, a charging socket integrating an electronic lock is provided, the charging socket including a socket housing and a socket assembly disposed within the socket housing, wherein the electronic lock is electrically connected to a printed circuit board in the socket assembly.

[0006] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the charging socket further includes an electrical connector; wherein the electronic lock is electrically connected to the printed circuit board via the electrical connector.

[0007] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the electronic lock has pin terminals, and the electrical connector is a socket connector; wherein the pin terminals are connected to the connection terminals in the socket connector in a plug-in manner, and the connection terminals are electrically connected to the electronic lock printed circuit in the printed circuit board.

[0008] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the electronic lock printed circuit is a dedicated printed circuit for signal transmission / power transmission of the electronic lock.

[0009] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the electrical connector is fixed to the printed circuit board by fasteners.

[0010] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the electronic lock is disposed inside the socket housing.

[0011] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the electronic lock has a manual pull ring that extends to the outside of the socket housing.

[0012] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the socket housing further includes a first housing and a second housing that is sealed to the first housing, wherein the manual pull ring is extended to the outside of the second housing.

[0013] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the electronic lock is fixed to the socket bracket of the socket assembly by fasteners.

[0014] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the charging socket integrated with an electronic lock is a charging socket suitable for electric vehicles.

[0015] The charging socket with integrated electronic lock provided according to the foregoing exemplary embodiments of the present invention integrates the electronic lock into the interior of the charging socket housing and electrically connects the electronic lock to the printed circuit board in the socket assembly, avoiding the design of connecting the electronic lock to the vehicle body with wires, which not only saves costs but also improves the integration of the charging socket.

[0016] Other objects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the following description of the invention with reference to the accompanying drawings, and will help to provide a comprehensive understanding of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram showing a charging socket with an integrated electronic lock according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram showing another charging socket with an integrated electronic lock according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, wherein the second housing is omitted;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram showing the connection between the electronic lock inside the charging socket and the printed circuit board according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 A schematic diagram of a cross-sectional structure;

[0021] Figure 5 yes Figure 3 Another cross-sectional structural diagram. Detailed Implementation

[0022] The technical solution of this utility model will be further described in detail below through embodiments and in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. In this specification, the same or similar reference numerals indicate the same or similar components. The following description of the embodiments of this utility model with reference to the accompanying drawings is intended to explain the overall inventive concept of this utility model and should not be construed as a limitation thereof.

[0023] Furthermore, in the following detailed description, numerous specific details are set forth for ease of explanation to provide a thorough understanding of the embodiments disclosed herein. However, it will be apparent that one or more embodiments may be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, well-known structures and apparatuses are illustrated to simplify the figures.

[0024] This utility model relates to a charging socket with an integrated electronic lock, which is particularly suitable for the charging needs of electric vehicles.

[0025] Figure 1 and Figure 2 The following are three-dimensional structural schematic diagrams of a charging socket integrating an electronic lock according to exemplary embodiments of the present invention, wherein... Figure 2 The second housing is omitted to show the electronic lock located inside the socket housing. Figure 3 A three-dimensional structural diagram showing the connection between the electronic lock inside the charging socket and the printed circuit board is shown. Figure 4 and Figure 5 They are Figure 3 Schematic diagrams of side cross-sections at different angles.

[0026] According to this utility model, see Figures 1 to 5 A charging socket 100 integrating an electronic lock 20 is provided. The charging socket 100 includes a socket housing 110 and a socket assembly 120 disposed within the socket housing 100. The electronic lock 20 is disposed inside the socket housing 100 and is used to control the insertion and removal of the charging plug. According to this invention, the electronic lock 20 is electrically connected to a printed circuit board 121 in the socket assembly 120.

[0027] The socket assembly 120 is the core component of the charging socket 100. It includes a printed circuit board 121 and other necessary components required for the charging socket 100 to achieve its purpose (e.g., including but not limited to signal terminals and charging terminals). The printed circuit board 121 is provided with circuitry for charging control and signal processing. The printed circuit board 121 is securely mounted to the socket bracket (not labeled) of the socket assembly 120 using fasteners to ensure its stability and reliability.

[0028] According to the design concept of this utility model, the electronic lock 20 is disposed inside the socket housing 110 and electrically connected to the printed circuit board 121 in the socket assembly 120. The electronic lock 20 can be electrically connected to the electronic lock printed circuit in the printed circuit board 121, such as a dedicated printed circuit for signal transmission / power transmission of the electronic lock.

[0029] To achieve electrical connection between the electronic lock 20 and the printed circuit board 121, an electrical connector 130 is used in an exemplary embodiment of this invention. See also Figures 3 to 5 The charging socket 100 also includes an electrical connector 130. In such cases... Figures 3 to 5 In the exemplary embodiment shown, the electronic lock 20 is electrically connected to the printed circuit board 121 via an electrical connector 130. Specifically, according to the exemplary embodiment, the electronic lock 20 has pin terminals 21 for mating with the electrical connector 130. The electrical connector 130 is preferably a jack connector with internal connecting terminals 131 that mate with the pin terminals 21. When the pin terminals 21 of the electronic lock 20 are inserted into the electrical connector 130, they make close contact with the connecting terminals 131, thereby achieving an electrical connection between the electronic lock 20 and the printed circuit board 121. The connecting terminals 131 are further connected to the electronic lock-specific printed circuit in the printed circuit board 121 via wires or soldering. As mentioned above, the electronic lock-specific printed circuit is a dedicated printed circuit designed specifically for electronic locks, used for signal and power transmission. Furthermore, to ensure the stability and reliability of the electrical connector 130, the electrical connector 130 is secured to the printed circuit board 121 using fasteners (such as screws, clips, etc.). Of course, in other exemplary embodiments of the present invention, the electrical connector 130 may also be other forms of electrical connector, such as a crimp connector. Furthermore, in other embodiments of the present invention, the electronic lock 20 may also be electrically connected to the printed circuit board 121 via wires.

[0030] According to this utility model, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the charging socket 100 mainly consists of a socket housing 110 and a socket assembly 120 disposed within the socket housing 110. The socket housing 110 is designed to be robust and waterproof to protect its internal electrical components from damage by the external environment. Specifically, the socket housing 110 includes a first housing 111 and a second housing 112 that is sealed to the first housing 111 (e.g., by means of a sealing ring). This design ensures the internal sealing of the socket, preventing moisture and dust from entering.

[0031] To ensure the stability and reliability of the electronic lock 20 inside the charging socket 100, this invention also uses fasteners (such as screws, nuts, etc.) to fix the electronic lock 20 to the socket bracket of the socket assembly 120. This fixing method not only ensures the stability of the electronic lock 20 during charging, but also prevents it from loosening or being damaged during long-term use.

[0032] According to this utility model, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the electronic lock 20 also has a manual pull ring 22, which is designed for manual unlocking of the electronic lock 20 when needed. For ease of user operation, the manual pull ring 22 is extended to the outside of the socket housing 110, specifically to the outside of the second housing 112. This allows the user to easily unlock the electronic lock 20 using the manual pull ring 22 without disassembling the socket housing 110.

[0033] The charging socket with integrated electronic lock provided according to the foregoing exemplary embodiments of the present invention avoids the design of connecting the electronic lock to the vehicle body with wires by integrating the electronic lock into the interior of the charging socket, which not only saves costs but also improves the integration of the charging socket.

[0034] Those skilled in the art will understand that the embodiments described above are exemplary and can be improved upon. The structures described in the various embodiments can be freely combined without causing any conflict in structure or principle.

[0035] Although the present invention has been described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, the embodiments disclosed in the drawings are intended to illustrate preferred embodiments of the present invention and should not be construed as a limitation thereof.

[0036] While some embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will understand that changes may be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

[0037] It should be noted that the word "comprising" does not exclude other elements or steps, and the words "a" or "an" do not exclude multiple elements. Furthermore, any reference numerals in the claims should not be construed as limiting the scope of this invention.

Claims

1. A charging outlet (100) integrated with an electronic lock (20), the charging outlet (100) comprising an outlet housing (110) and an outlet assembly (120) disposed within the outlet housing (110), characterized in that, The electronic lock (20) is electrically connected to a printed circuit board (121) in the socket assembly (120); the charging socket (100) further comprises an electrical connector (130); wherein the electronic lock (20) is electrically connected to the printed circuit board (121) via the electrical connector (130).

2. The charging socket (100) integrated with an electronic lock (20) according to claim 1, characterized in that, The electronic lock (20) has a pin terminal (21), and the electrical connector (130) is a jack connector; wherein the pin terminal (21) is connected to a connection terminal (131) in the jack connector in a plug-in manner, and the connection terminal (131) is electrically connected to an electronic lock printed circuit in the printed circuit board (121).

3. The charging socket (100) integrated with an electronic lock (20) according to claim 2, characterized in that, The electronic lock printed circuit is a special printed circuit for signal transmission / power transmission of the electronic lock.

4. The charging socket (100) integrated with an electronic lock (20) according to claim 3, characterized in that, The electrical connector (130) is fixed to the printed circuit board (121) by a fastener.

5. The charging socket (100) integrated with an electronic lock (20) according to claim 1, characterized in that, The electronic lock (20) is arranged inside the socket housing (110).

6. The charging socket (100) integrated with an electronic lock (20) according to claim 1, characterized in that, The electronic lock (20) has a manual pull ring (22) which is led out to the outside of the socket housing (110).

7. The charging socket (100) integrated with an electronic lock (20) according to claim 6, characterized in that, The socket housing (110) further comprises a first housing (111) and a second housing (112) in sealing cooperation with the first housing (111), and the manual pull ring (22) is led out to the outside of the second housing (112).

8. The charging socket (100) integrated with an electronic lock (20) according to claim 1, characterized in that, The electronic lock (20) is fixed to a socket support of the socket assembly (120) by a fastener.

9. The charging socket (100) integrated with an electronic lock (20) according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that, The charging socket (100) integrated with an electronic lock (20) is a charging socket suitable for electric vehicles.

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