Electronic lock and charging seat

Abstract

The utility model discloses an electronic lock and a charging seat. The electronic lock comprises a box body; the moving block is movably mounted in the box body; the locking pin is fixed to the moving block, extends out of the box body and can move between a locking position and an unlocking position along with the moving block; the driving device is mounted in the box body and is used for driving the moving block and the locking pin to move between the locking position and the unlocking position; the pair of detection terminals are fixed on the inner side of the box body; and the conductive piece is mounted on the moving block so as to be capable of moving along with the moving block. When the moving block is moved to the locking position, the conductive member is moved to a bridging position in electrical contact with the pair of detection terminals at the same time so as to electrically connect the pair of detection terminals. The position detection mechanism of the electronic lock is simplified, and the cost is reduced.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to an electronic lock and a charging base comprising the same. BACKGROUND

[0002] In the prior art, when the charging gun is plugged into the charging base, an electronic lock is needed to be installed on the charging base to prevent the charging gun from being accidentally detached from the charging base. Generally, the electronic lock has a locking pin capable of moving between a locking position and an unlocking position. When the electronic lock is moved to the locking position, the locking pin engages with a pin hole on the charging gun to lock the charging gun to the charging base. When the electronic lock is moved to the unlocking position, the locking pin disengages from the pin hole on the charging gun to allow the charging gun to be pulled out of the charging base. In the prior art, a micro switch is provided in the electronic lock to detect the position of the locking pin. However, the micro switch is costly and a circuit board for mounting the micro switch also needs to be provided. In addition, the micro switch is bulky and has a short service life, which seriously affects the performance of the entire electronic lock. SUMMARY

[0003] The utility model aims to solve at least one of the above problems and defects in the prior art.

[0004] According to one aspect of the utility model, an electronic lock is provided. The electronic lock comprises: a box body; a moving block movably mounted in the box body; a locking pin fixed to the moving block and extending from the box body, capable of moving with the moving block between a locking position and an unlocking position; a driving device mounted in the box body for driving the moving block and the locking pin to move between the locking position and the unlocking position; a pair of detection terminals fixed to the inner side of the box body; and a conductive piece mounted on the moving block to be capable of moving with the moving block. When the moving block is moved to the locking position, the conductive piece is moved to a bridging position in electrical contact with the pair of detection terminals to electrically connect the pair of detection terminals.

[0005] According to one exemplary embodiment of the utility model, when the locking pin is moved to the locking position, the locking pin is adapted to engage with a pin hole on the charging gun to lock the charging gun to the charging base; when the locking pin is moved to the unlocking position, the locking pin disengages from the pin hole on the charging gun to allow the charging gun to be pulled out of the charging base.

[0006] According to another exemplary embodiment of the utility model, when the moving block is moved to the locking position, the conductive piece is moved to the bridging position; when the moving block is not moved to the locking position, the conductive piece does not contact at least one of the pair of detection terminals, so that the pair of detection terminals are in an electrically separated state.

[0007] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present application, a mounting hole is formed on the moving block, the conductive member is a lower ball rollably mounted in the mounting hole, and a portion of the lower ball is exposed from a lower opening of the mounting hole for electrically contacting the pair of detection terminals.

[0008] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present application, the electronic lock further comprises: an upper ball rollably mounted in the mounting hole of the moving block; and a resilient member located in the mounting hole and compressed between the upper ball and the lower ball for applying a contact pressure to the lower ball. The upper ball and the lower ball self-rotate in the mounting hole during movement with the moving block.

[0009] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present application, when the moving block is moved to the locked position, the lower ball is moved to the bridging position; and when the moving block is not moved to the locked position, the lower ball is not in contact with at least one of the pair of detection terminals, so that the pair of detection terminals are in an electrically separated state.

[0010] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present application, the box body has a bottom wall and a top opening opposite to the bottom wall, the pair of detection terminals are fixed to an inner side of the bottom wall of the box body, and a track groove extending along a longitudinal direction of the box body is formed on the inner side of the bottom wall of the box body; and when the moving block is moved between the locked position and the unlocked position, the lower ball rolls along the track groove.

[0011] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present application, the detection terminals have contact ends for electrically contacting the lower ball, and the contact ends of the pair of detection terminals are respectively located on two sides of the track groove; and when the lower ball is moved to the bridging position, the lower ball simultaneously electrically contacts the contact ends of the pair of detection terminals.

[0012] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present application, a distance between the contact ends of the pair of detection terminals is less than a diameter of the lower ball, so that the lower ball can simultaneously electrically contact the contact ends of the pair of detection terminals; and the detection terminals further have extensions connected to the contact ends, and a distance between the extensions of the pair of detection terminals is greater than the diameter of the lower ball, so that the lower ball cannot simultaneously electrically contact the extensions of the pair of detection terminals.

[0013] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present application, the electronic lock further comprises: a top cover installed on the top opening of the box body. A rib plate extending along the longitudinal direction of the box body is formed on the inner side of the top cover. A groove cooperating with the rib plate is formed on the top surface of the moving block. The groove penetrates the upper opening of the mounting hole. The upper ball is at least partially located in the upper opening of the mounting hole. The rib plate abuts against the upper ball.

[0014] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present application, a sliding groove is formed on the bottom surface of the moving block. A sliding rail extending along the longitudinal direction of the box body is formed on the inner side of the bottom wall of the box body. The sliding rail cooperates with the sliding groove to guide the moving block to move along the longitudinal direction of the box body between the locked position and the unlocked position.

[0015] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present application, the box body is injection molded on the pair of detection terminals, so that the box body and the pair of detection terminals become an integral piece.

[0016] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present application, the driving device comprises: a motor; and a transmission mechanism connected between the output shaft of the motor and the moving block. The transmission mechanism is used to convert the rotary motion of the output shaft of the motor into the linear motion of the moving block along the longitudinal direction of the box body.

[0017] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present application, the transmission mechanism is a gear transmission mechanism.

[0018] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present application, the transmission mechanism comprises: a first helical gear installed on the output shaft of the motor; a second helical gear meshing with the first helical gear; a first spur gear coaxially connected with the second helical gear; a second spur gear meshing with the first spur gear; a third spur gear coaxially connected with the second spur gear; a fourth spur gear meshing with the third spur gear; a fifth spur gear coaxially connected with the fourth spur gear; and a rack meshing with the fifth spur gear. The rack is directly formed on the moving block or fixed to the moving block.

[0019] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present application, the transmission mechanism further comprises: a first mounting shaft extending along the height direction of the box body and having its upper and lower ends rotatably mounted to the bottom wall of the box body and the top cover respectively; a second mounting shaft extending along the height direction of the box body and having its upper and lower ends rotatably mounted to the bottom wall of the box body and the top cover respectively; and a third mounting shaft extending along the height direction of the box body and having its upper and lower ends rotatably mounted to the bottom wall of the box body and the top cover respectively; the second bevel gear and the first spur gear are fixedly mounted to the first mounting shaft, the second spur gear and the third spur gear are fixedly mounted to the second mounting shaft, and the fourth spur gear and the fifth spur gear are fixedly mounted to the third mounting shaft, and the output shaft of the motor extends along the longitudinal direction of the box body so as to be perpendicular to the first mounting shaft.

[0020] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present application, the moving block comprises: a longitudinal portion extending along the longitudinal direction of the box body; and a transverse portion extending along the transverse direction of the box body and being connected perpendicularly to the front end of the longitudinal portion, and the rack is formed on or fixed to the longitudinal portion of the moving block, and the mounting hole is formed in the transverse portion of the moving block.

[0021] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present application, the electronic lock further comprises: a pair of connecting terminals fixed to the inner side of the bottom wall of the box body and electrically connected to the motor, for electrically connecting the motor to a power source.

[0022] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present application, the box body is injection molded on the pair of detection terminals and the pair of connecting terminals, so that the box body, the pair of detection terminals and the pair of connecting terminals become an integral piece.

[0023] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present application, the box body has a front side wall and a rear side wall opposite in the longitudinal direction thereof, and a mating portion is formed on the outer side of the rear side wall of the box body, the mating portion having an insertion cavity adapted to mate with a connector; the detection terminal has a first pin for electrically connecting to a detection circuit, and the connecting terminal has a second pin for electrically connecting to a power source, and the first pin and the second pin extend into the insertion cavity of the mating portion for electrically connecting with the connector inserted into the insertion cavity.

[0024] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present application, the box body has opposite front and rear side walls in the longitudinal direction thereof, and the locking pin passes through the front side wall of the box body and forms a mounting recess on the outside of the front side wall of the box body; the electronic lock further comprises a sealing ring accommodated in the mounting recess, which is sleeved on the locking pin and is radially pressed between the inner wall surface of the mounting recess and the locking pin, so as to realize the sealing between the locking pin and the box body.

[0025] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present application, a horizontal hole is formed on the front end surface of the moving block, and a vertical hole communicating with the horizontal hole is formed on the top surface of the moving block; a plug hole corresponding to the vertical hole is formed on the rear end of the locking pin, and the rear end of the locking pin is inserted into the horizontal hole; the electronic lock further comprises a plug pin inserted into the vertical hole and the plug hole, so as to fix the locking pin to the moving block.

[0026] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present application, a connecting lug is formed on the box body and / or the top cover, and a connecting hole allowing a threaded fastener to pass therethrough is formed on the connecting lug, so that the electronic lock can be fastened to the charging base through the threaded fastener.

[0027] According to another aspect of the present application, a charging base is provided. The charging base comprises a housing, a charging terminal arranged in the housing and configured to be mated with a mating terminal of a charging gun inserted into the housing, and the aforementioned electronic lock fastened to the housing. When the locking pin is moved to the locking position, the locking pin is adapted to engage with a pin hole on the charging gun to lock the charging gun to the charging base; when the locking pin is moved to the unlocking position, the locking pin is disengaged from the pin hole on the charging gun to allow the charging gun to be pulled out of the charging base.

[0028] In the aforementioned exemplary embodiments of the present application, the conductive member installed in the moving block is used to replace the conventional micro switch, so that the position detection mechanism of the electronic lock is simplified and the cost is reduced.

[0029] In addition, in some of the aforementioned exemplary embodiments of the present application, the ball installed in the moving block is used to replace the conventional micro switch. Since the ball has small volume and is wear-resistant, the volume of the electronic lock can be reduced and the service life of the electronic lock can be prolonged.

[0030] Other purposes and advantages of the present application will be apparent from the following description of the present application with reference to the accompanying drawings, and can help to have a comprehensive understanding of the present application. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0031] Figure 1 shows a perspective view of an electronic lock according to an example embodiment of the present application;

[0032] Figure 2 shows a perspective view of an electronic lock according to an example embodiment of the present application, with the top cover removed;

[0033] Figure 3 shows an exploded view of an electronic lock according to an example embodiment of the present application;

[0034] Figure 4 shows a perspective view of an electronic lock according to an example embodiment of the present application, from one side, with the moving block in the locked position;

[0035] Figure 5 shows a perspective view of an electronic lock according to an example embodiment of the present application, from the other side, with the moving block in the locked position;

[0036] Figure 6 shows a perspective view of an electronic lock according to an example embodiment of the present application, from the bottom, with the moving block in the locked position;

[0037] Figure 7 shows an exploded view of an electronic lock according to an example embodiment of the present application, with the moving block in the locked position;

[0038] Figure 8 shows a cross-sectional view of an electronic lock according to an example embodiment of the present application, with the moving block in the locked position;

[0039] Figure 9 shows a perspective view of a housing of an electronic lock according to an example embodiment of the present application, with the lower ball in the bridging position electrically connecting the pair of detection terminals;

[0040] Figure 10 shows a cross-sectional view of an electronic lock according to an example embodiment of the present application, with the moving block in the locked position;

[0041] Figure 11 shows an exploded view of a moving block and a locking pin of an electronic lock according to an example embodiment of the present application;

[0042] Figure 12 shows a perspective view of an electronic lock according to an example embodiment of the present application, with the moving block in the unlocked position;

[0043] Figure 13An exploded view of an electronic lock according to an exemplary embodiment of the present application is shown, wherein a moving block is in an unlocked position.

[0044] Figure 14 A perspective view of a case of an electronic lock according to an exemplary embodiment of the present application is shown, wherein a lower ball is in a position in which a pair of detection terminals cannot be electrically connected.

[0045] Figure 15 A perspective view of an electronic lock according to an exemplary embodiment of the present application is shown, as viewed from a rear side. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0046] The technical solutions of the present application will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the description, identical or similar reference numerals indicate identical or similar components. The following description of the embodiments of the present application with reference to the accompanying drawings is intended to explain the general inventive concept of the present application, and should not be construed as a limitation of the present application.

[0047] In addition, in the following detailed description, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of the embodiments of the present disclosure. However, it will be apparent to one skilled in the art that one or more embodiments can be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, well-known structures and devices are shown in block diagram form in order to facilitate description.

[0048] According to one general inventive concept, an electronic lock is provided. The electronic lock includes a case, a moving block movably installed in the case, a locking pin fixed to the moving block and protruding from the case, capable of moving together with the moving block between a locked position and an unlocked position, a driving device installed in the case for driving the moving block and the locking pin to move between the locked position and the unlocked position, a pair of detection terminals fixed to an inner side of the case, and a conductive member installed on the moving block to be capable of moving together with the moving block. When the moving block is moved to the locked position, the conductive member is moved to a bridging position in electrical contact with the pair of detection terminals to electrically connect the pair of detection terminals.

[0049] According to another general inventive concept of the present application, a charging base is provided. The charging base comprises: a housing; a charging terminal disposed in the housing for mating with a mating terminal of a charging gun inserted into the housing; and the aforementioned electronic lock secured to the housing. When the locking pin is moved to the locked position, the locking pin is adapted to engage with a pin hole on the charging gun to lock the charging gun to the charging base; when the locking pin is moved to the unlocked position, the locking pin is disengaged from the pin hole on the charging gun to allow the charging gun to be pulled out of the charging base.

[0050] Figure 1 A perspective view of an electronic lock according to an exemplary embodiment of the present application is shown; Figure 2 A perspective view of an electronic lock according to an exemplary embodiment of the present application is shown, with the top cover 12 removed; Figure 3 An exploded view of an electronic lock according to an exemplary embodiment of the present application is shown; Figure 4 A perspective view of an electronic lock according to an exemplary embodiment of the present application is shown, as viewed from one side, with the moving block 2 in the locked position; Figure 5 A perspective view of an electronic lock according to an exemplary embodiment of the present application is shown, as viewed from the other side, with the moving block 2 in the locked position; Figure 6 A perspective view of an electronic lock according to an exemplary embodiment of the present application is shown, as viewed from the bottom, with the moving block 2 in the locked position; Figure 7 An exploded view of an electronic lock according to an exemplary embodiment of the present application is shown, with the moving block 2 in the locked position; Figure 8 A cross-sectional view of an electronic lock according to an exemplary embodiment of the present application is shown, with the moving block 2 in the locked position; Figure 9 A perspective view of a box body 11 of an electronic lock according to an exemplary embodiment of the present application is shown, with the lower ball 32 in a bridging position electrically connecting a pair of detection terminals 4; Figure 10 A cross-sectional view of an electronic lock according to an exemplary embodiment of the present application is shown, with the moving block 2 in the locked position; Figure 11 An exploded view of a moving block 2 and a locking pin 14 of an electronic lock according to an exemplary embodiment of the present application is shown; Figure 12 A perspective view of an electronic lock according to an exemplary embodiment of the present application is shown, with the moving block 2 in the unlocked position; Figure 13 An exploded view of an electronic lock according to an exemplary embodiment of the present application is shown, with the moving block 2 in the unlocked position; Figure 14A perspective view of the housing 11 of an electronic lock according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown, wherein the lower ball bearing 32 is in a position where it cannot be electrically connected to a pair of detection terminals 4; Figure 15 A perspective view of an electronic lock as seen from the rear, according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

[0051] like Figures 1 to 15 As shown, in an exemplary embodiment of this utility model, an electronic lock is disclosed. The electronic lock includes: a housing 11, a movable block 2, a locking pin 14, a driving device 5, a pair of detection terminals 4, and a conductive element 3. The movable block 2 is movably mounted in the housing 11. The locking pin 14 is fixed to the movable block 2 and extends from the housing 11, and is capable of moving with the movable block 2 between a locked position and an unlocked position. The driving device 5 is mounted in the housing 11 and is used to drive the movable block 2 and the locking pin 14 to move between the locked and unlocked positions. The pair of detection terminals 4 are fixed to the inner side of the housing 11. The conductive element 3 is mounted on the movable block 2 so as to be able to move with the movable block 2. When the movable block 2 is moved to the locked position, the conductive element 3 is moved to a bridging position where it simultaneously makes electrical contact with the pair of detection terminals 4, thereby electrically connecting the pair of detection terminals 4.

[0052] like Figures 1 to 15 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, when the locking pin 14 is moved to the locked position, the locking pin 14 is adapted to engage with a pin hole on the charging gun (not shown) to lock the charging gun to the charging socket (not shown). When the locking pin 14 is moved to the unlocked position, the locking pin 14 disengages from the pin hole on the charging gun to allow the charging gun to be pulled out of the charging socket.

[0053] like Figures 1 to 15 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, when the moving block 2 is moved to the locked position, the conductive element 3 is moved to the bridging position. When the moving block 2 is not moved to the locked position, the conductive element 3 is not in contact with at least one of the pair of detection terminals 4 (e.g., the conductive element 3 is in contact with only one of the pair of detection terminals 4 or not in contact with either pair of detection terminals 4), so that the pair of detection terminals 4 are electrically disconnected.

[0054] like Figures 1 to 15 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, a mounting hole 20 is formed on the movable block 2, and the conductive element 3 is a lower ball 32 that is rotatably mounted in the mounting hole 20. A portion of the lower ball 32 protrudes from the lower opening of the mounting hole 20 for electrical contact with a pair of detection terminals 4.

[0055] However, please note that the conductive component 3 of this invention is not limited to the lower ball 32 shown in the figure. It can also be a non-rolling component with a smooth arc-shaped contact bottom surface to reduce sliding friction.

[0056] likeFigures 1 to 15 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the electronic lock further includes an upper ball 31 and a resilient member 33. The upper ball 31 is rollably installed in the mounting hole 20 of the moving block 2. The resilient member 33 is located in the mounting hole 20 and is compressed between the upper ball 31 and the lower ball 32, for applying contact pressure to the lower ball 32. The upper ball 31 and the lower ball 32 self-rotate in the mounting hole 20 during movement with the moving block 2. In the illustrated embodiment, the resilient member 33 can be a coil spring.

[0057] As shown in the illustrated embodiment, when the moving block 2 is moved to the locked position, the lower ball 32 is moved to the bridging position. When the moving block 2 is not moved to the locked position, the lower ball 32 is not in contact with at least one of the pair of detection terminals 4, so that the pair of detection terminals 4 is in an electrically separated state. Figures 1 to 15

[0058] As shown in the illustrated embodiment, in the illustrated embodiment, the case 11 has a bottom wall and a top opening opposite the bottom wall thereof, and the pair of detection terminals 4 are fixed to the inner side of the bottom wall of the case 11. However, the present application is not limited to the illustrated embodiment, and for example, the pair of detection terminals 4 can also be fixed to the side wall of the case 11. Figures 1 to 15

[0059] As shown in the illustrated embodiment, in the illustrated embodiment, a rail groove 101 extending in the longitudinal direction Y of the case 11 is formed on the inner side of the bottom wall of the case 11. When the moving block 2 is moved between the locked position and the unlocked position, the lower ball 32 rolls along the rail groove 101. Figures 1 to 15

[0060] As shown in the illustrated embodiment, in the illustrated embodiment, the detection terminal 4 has a contact end 41 for electrical contact with the lower ball 32, and the contact ends 41 of the pair of detection terminals 4 are respectively located on both sides of the rail groove 101. When the lower ball 32 is moved to the bridging position, the lower ball 32 is in electrical contact with the contact ends 41 of the pair of detection terminals 4 at the same time. Figures 1 to 15

[0061] As shown in the illustrated embodiment, in the illustrated embodiment, the spacing between the contact ends 41 of the pair of detection terminals 4 is less than the diameter of the lower ball 32, so that the lower ball 32 can be in electrical contact with the contact ends 41 of the pair of detection terminals 4 at the same time. The detection terminal 4 further has an extension 42 connected to the contact end 41, and the spacing between the extensions 42 of the pair of detection terminals 4 is greater than the diameter of the lower ball 32, so that the lower ball 32 cannot be in electrical contact with the extensions 42 of the pair of detection terminals 4 at the same time. Figures 1 to 15

[0062] As shown in the illustrated embodiment, in the illustrated embodiment, the spacing between the contact ends 41 of the pair of detection terminals 4 is less than the diameter of the lower ball 32, so that the lower ball 32 can be in electrical contact with the contact ends 41 of the pair of detection terminals 4 at the same time. The detection terminal 4 further has an extension 42 connected to the contact end 41, and the spacing between the extensions 42 of the pair of detection terminals 4 is greater than the diameter of the lower ball 32, so that the lower ball 32 cannot be in electrical contact with the extensions 42 of the pair of detection terminals 4 at the same time. Figures 1 to 15 ​​​​​As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the electronic lock further comprises a top cover 12. The top cover 12 is mounted on a top opening of the box body 11. A rib plate 121 extending along the longitudinal direction Y of the box body 11 is formed on the inner side of the top cover 12. A groove 23 cooperating with the rib plate 121 is formed on the top surface of the moving block 2. The groove 23 penetrates the upper opening of the mounting hole 20, and the upper ball 31 is at least partially located in the upper opening of the mounting hole 20, and the rib plate 121 abuts against the upper ball 31.

[0063] As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the electronic lock further comprises a top cover 12. The top cover 12 is mounted on a top opening of the box body 11. A rib plate 121 extending along the longitudinal direction Y of the box body 11 is formed on the inner side of the top cover 12. A groove 23 cooperating with the rib plate 121 is formed on the top surface of the moving block 2. The groove 23 penetrates the upper opening of the mounting hole 20, and the upper ball 31 is at least partially located in the upper opening of the mounting hole 20, and the rib plate 121 abuts against the upper ball 31. Figures 1 to 15 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the electronic lock further comprises a top cover 12. The top cover 12 is mounted on a top opening of the box body 11. A rib plate 121 extending along the longitudinal direction Y of the box body 11 is formed on the inner side of the top cover 12. A groove 23 cooperating with the rib plate 121 is formed on the top surface of the moving block 2. The groove 23 penetrates the upper opening of the mounting hole 20, and the upper ball 31 is at least partially located in the upper opening of the mounting hole 20, and the rib plate 121 abuts against the upper ball 31.

[0064] Figures 1 to 15 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the electronic lock further comprises a top cover 12. The top cover 12 is mounted on a top opening of the box body 11. A rib plate 121 extending along the longitudinal direction Y of the box body 11 is formed on the inner side of the top cover 12. A groove 23 cooperating with the rib plate 121 is formed on the top surface of the moving block 2. The groove 23 penetrates the upper opening of the mounting hole 20, and the upper ball 31 is at least partially located in the upper opening of the mounting hole 20, and the rib plate 121 abuts against the upper ball 31.

[0065] As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the electronic lock further comprises a top cover 12. The top cover 12 is mounted on a top opening of the box body 11. A rib plate 121 extending along the longitudinal direction Y of the box body 11 is formed on the inner side of the top cover 12. A groove 23 cooperating with the rib plate 121 is formed on the top surface of the moving block 2. The groove 23 penetrates the upper opening of the mounting hole 20, and the upper ball 31 is at least partially located in the upper opening of the mounting hole 20, and the rib plate 121 abuts against the upper ball 31. Figures 1 to 15 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the electronic lock further comprises a top cover 12. The top cover 12 is mounted on a top opening of the box body 11. A rib plate 121 extending along the longitudinal direction Y of the box body 11 is formed on the inner side of the top cover 12. A groove 23 cooperating with the rib plate 121 is formed on the top surface of the moving block 2. The groove 23 penetrates the upper opening of the mounting hole 20, and the upper ball 31 is at least partially located in the upper opening of the mounting hole 20, and the rib plate 121 abuts against the upper ball 31.

[0066] Figures 1 to 15 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the electronic lock further comprises a top cover 12. The top cover 12 is mounted on a top opening of the box body 11. A rib plate 121 extending along the longitudinal direction Y of the box body 11 is formed on the inner side of the top cover 12. A groove 23 cooperating with the rib plate 121 is formed on the top surface of the moving block 2. The groove 23 penetrates the upper opening of the mounting hole 20, and the upper ball 31 is at least partially located in the upper opening of the mounting hole 20, and the rib plate 121 abuts against the upper ball 31.

[0067] As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the electronic lock further comprises a top cover 12. The top cover 12 is mounted on a top opening of the box body 11. A rib plate 121 extending along the longitudinal direction Y of the box body 11 is formed on the inner side of the top cover 12. A groove 23 cooperating with the rib plate 121 is formed on the top surface of the moving block 2. The groove 23 penetrates the upper opening of the mounting hole 20, and the upper ball 31 is at least partially located in the upper opening of the mounting hole 20, and the rib plate 121 abuts against the upper ball 31. Figures 1 to 15 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the electronic lock further comprises a top cover 12. The top cover 12 is mounted on a top opening of the box body 11. A rib plate 121 extending along the longitudinal direction Y of the box body 11 is formed on the inner side of the top cover 12. A groove 23 cooperating with the rib plate 121 is formed on the top surface of the moving block 2. The groove 23 penetrates the upper opening of the mounting hole 20, and the upper ball 31 is at least partially located in the upper opening of the mounting hole 20, and the rib plate 121 abuts against the upper ball 31.

[0068] Figures 1 to 15 ​​​As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the transmission mechanism further includes a first mounting shaft 510, a second mounting shaft 520, and a third mounting shaft 530. The first mounting shaft 510 extends along the height direction Z of the housing 11, and its upper and lower ends are rotatably mounted to the bottom wall and top cover 12 of the housing 11, respectively. The second mounting shaft 520 extends along the height direction Z of the housing 11, and its upper and lower ends are rotatably mounted to the bottom wall and top cover 12 of the housing 11, respectively. The third mounting shaft 530 extends along the height direction Z of the housing 11, and its upper and lower ends are rotatably mounted to the bottom wall and top cover 12 of the housing 11, respectively. A second helical gear 53 and a first spur gear 54 are fixedly mounted to the first mounting shaft 510, a second spur gear 55 and a third spur gear 56 are fixedly mounted to the second mounting shaft 520, and a fourth spur gear 57 and a fifth spur gear 58 are fixedly mounted to the third mounting shaft 530. The output shaft 51 of the motor 50 extends along the longitudinal direction Y of the housing 11, such that the output shaft 51 of the motor 50 is perpendicular to the first mounting shaft 510.

[0069] like Figures 1 to 15 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the movable block 2 includes a longitudinal portion 21 and a transverse portion 22. The longitudinal portion 21 extends along the longitudinal direction Y of the housing 11. The transverse portion 22 extends along the transverse direction X of the housing 11 and is perpendicularly connected to the front end of the longitudinal portion 21. A rack 59 is formed on or fixed to the longitudinal portion 21 of the movable block 2, and a mounting hole 20 is formed on the transverse portion 22 of the movable block 2.

[0070] like Figures 1 to 15 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the electronic lock further includes a pair of connection terminals 500. The pair of connection terminals 500 are fixed to the inner side of the bottom wall of the housing 11 and electrically connected to the motor 50 for electrically connecting the motor 50 to a power source.

[0071] like Figures 1 to 15 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the housing 11 is injection molded onto a pair of detection terminals 4 and a pair of connection terminals 500, so that the housing 11, the pair of detection terminals 4 and the pair of connection terminals 500 become a single piece.

[0072] like Figures 1 to 15 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the housing 11 has a front sidewall and a rear sidewall opposite each other in its longitudinal direction Y. A mating portion 112 is formed on the outer side of the rear sidewall of the housing 11, and the mating portion 112 has an insertion cavity 110 adapted to mate with a connector. The detection terminal 4 has a first pin 43 for electrical connection to a detection circuit, and the connection terminal 500 has a second pin 501 for electrical connection to a power supply. The first pin 43 and the second pin 501 extend into the insertion cavity 110 of the mating portion 112 for electrical connection with a connector inserted into the aforementioned insertion cavity 110.

[0073] like Figures 1 to 15As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the housing 11 has a front sidewall and a rear sidewall opposite each other in its longitudinal direction Y. A locking pin 14 passes through the front sidewall of the housing 11, and a mounting recess 115 is formed on the outer side of the front sidewall of the housing 11. The electronic lock also includes a sealing ring 15 received in the mounting recess 115. The sealing ring 15 is fitted onto the locking pin 14 and radially pressed between the inner wall surface of the mounting recess 115 and the locking pin 14 to achieve a seal between the locking pin 14 and the housing 11.

[0074] like Figures 1 to 15 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, a horizontal hole 201 is formed on the front end face of the movable block 2, and a vertical hole 202 communicating with the horizontal hole 201 is formed on the top surface of the movable block 2. A socket 141 corresponding to the vertical hole 202 is formed on the rear end of the locking pin 14, and the rear end of the locking pin 14 is inserted into the horizontal hole 201. The electronic lock also includes a bolt 203, which is inserted into the vertical hole 202 and the socket 141 to fix the locking pin 14 to the movable block 2.

[0075] like Figures 1 to 15 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, a connecting lug 13 is formed on the housing 11 and / or the top cover 12, and a connecting hole is formed on the connecting lug 13 to allow a threaded fastener (not shown) to pass through, so that the electronic lock can be fastened to the charging base by the threaded fastener.

[0076] like Figures 1 to 15 As shown, in another exemplary embodiment of this utility model, a charging dock (not shown) is also disclosed. The charging dock includes: a housing (not shown), charging terminals (not shown), and the aforementioned electronic lock. The charging terminals are disposed in the housing for mating with mating terminals (not shown) of a charging gun (not shown) inserted into the housing. The electronic lock is fastened to the housing. When the locking pin 14 is moved to the locked position, the locking pin 14 is adapted to engage with a pin hole on the charging gun to lock the charging gun to the charging dock. When the locking pin 14 is moved to the unlocked position, the locking pin 14 disengages from the pin hole on the charging gun to allow the charging gun to be pulled out of the charging dock.

[0077] The locking and unlocking processes of the aforementioned electronic lock will be explained below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0078] After the charging gun and charging base are paired, the drive device 5 drives the moving block 2 and the locking pin 14 from... Figures 1 to 15 Move the indicated unlock position to Figures 1 to 15 The locking position shown indicates that the locking pin 14 extends and engages with the pin hole on the charging gun to lock the charging gun to the charging socket.

[0079] When the detection circuit detects that the charging gun has been matched with the charging base and the locking pin 14 has been moved to the locking position, the control circuit controls the power supply to supply power to the charging gun and the charging base to charge the charging battery;

[0080] After the charging is completed and the power supply is cut off, the driving device 5 drives the moving block 2 and the locking pin 14 to move from the locking position shown in Figures 12-14 to the unlocking position shown in Figures 7-9 Figures 7-9 Figures 12-14 At this time, the locking pin 14 is retracted and disengaged from the pin hole on the charging gun to allow the charging gun to be pulled out of the charging base.

[0081] Those skilled in the art can understand that the above-described embodiments are exemplary, and those skilled in the art can make improvements, and the structures described in various embodiments can be freely combined without structural or principle conflicts, and these changes should fall within the protection scope of the utility model.

[0082] Although the utility model has been described in conjunction with the drawings, the embodiments disclosed in the drawings are intended to exemplarily illustrate the preferred embodiments of the utility model, and cannot be understood as a limitation of the utility model.

[0083] Although some embodiments of the general concept of the utility model have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will understand that changes can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirits of the general concept of the utility model, and the scope of the utility model is limited by the claims and their equivalents.

[0084] It should be noted that the word "comprising" does not exclude other elements or steps, and the word "a" or "one" does not exclude a plurality. In addition, any element label of the claims should not be understood as limiting the scope of the utility model.

Claims

1. An electronic lock characterized by comprising: Comprising: a case (11); a moving block (2) movably installed in the case (11); a locking pin (14) fixed to the moving block (2) and protruding from the case (11), capable of moving together with the moving block (2) between a locking position and an unlocking position; a driving device (5) installed in the case (11) for driving the moving block (2) and the locking pin (14) to move between the locking position and the unlocking position; a pair of detection terminals (4) fixed to the inner side of the case (11); and a conductive member (3) installed on the moving block (2) to be capable of moving together with the moving block (2), when the moving block (2) is moved to the locking position, the conductive member (3) is moved to a bridging position in electrical contact with the pair of detection terminals (4) to electrically connect the pair of detection terminals (4).

2. The electronic lock according to claim 1, wherein: when the locking pin (14) is moved to the locking position, the locking pin (14) is adapted to engage with a pin hole on the charging gun to lock the charging gun to the charging base; when the locking pin (14) is moved to the unlocking position, the locking pin (14) is disengaged from the pin hole on the charging gun to allow the charging gun to be pulled out of the charging base.

3. The electronic lock according to claim 1, wherein: when the moving block (2) is moved to the locking position, the conductive member (3) is moved to the bridging position; when the moving block (2) is not moved to the locking position, the conductive member (3) is not in contact with at least one of the pair of detection terminals (4), so that the pair of detection terminals (4) is in an electrically separated state.

4. The electronic lock according to claim 1, wherein: an installation hole (20) is formed on the moving block (2), the conductive member (3) is a lower ball (32) rollably installed in the installation hole (20), a part of the lower ball (32) is exposed from a lower opening of the installation hole (20) for electrical contact with the pair of detection terminals (4). Further comprising:

5. The electronic lock of claim 4, wherein, an upper ball (31) rollably installed in the installation hole (20) of the moving block (2); and a resilient member (33) located in the installation hole (20) and compressed between the upper ball (31) and the lower ball (32) for applying a contact pressure to the lower ball (32), the upper ball (31) and the lower ball (32) self-rotate in the installation hole (20) during movement together with the moving block (2).

6. The electronic lock according to claim 5, wherein: when the moving block (2) is moved to the locking position, the lower ball (32) is moved to the bridging position; when the moving block (2) is not moved to the locking position, the lower ball (32) is not in contact with at least one of the pair of detection terminals (4), so that the pair of detection terminals (4) is in an electrically separated state. ​ ​ 7. The electronic lock according to claim 6, characterized in that: the box body (11) has a bottom wall and a top opening opposite to the bottom wall, the pair of detection terminals (4) are fixed to the inner side of the bottom wall of the box body (11), and a track groove (101) extending along the longitudinal direction (Y) of the box body (11) is formed on the inner side of the bottom wall of the box body (11); when the moving block (2) moves between the locked position and the unlocked position, the lower ball (32) rolls along the track groove (101).

8. The electronic lock according to claim 7, characterized in that: the detection terminal (4) has a contact end (41) for electrical contact with the lower ball (32), and the contact ends (41) of the pair of detection terminals (4) are respectively located on both sides of the track groove (101); when the lower ball (32) is moved to the bridging position, the lower ball (32) is in electrical contact with the contact ends (41) of the pair of detection terminals (4) at the same time.

9. The electronic lock according to claim 8, characterized in that: the distance between the contact ends (41) of the pair of detection terminals (4) is less than the diameter of the lower ball (32), so that the lower ball (32) can be in electrical contact with the contact ends (41) of the pair of detection terminals (4) at the same time; the detection terminal (4) further has an extension (42) connected to the contact end (41), and the distance between the extensions (42) of the pair of detection terminals (4) is greater than the diameter of the lower ball (32), so that the lower ball (32) cannot be in electrical contact with the extensions (42) of the pair of detection terminals (4) at the same time.

10. The electronic lock of claim 7, wherein, Further comprising: a top cover (12) mounted on the top opening of the box body (11), a rib plate (121) extending along the longitudinal direction (Y) of the box body (11) is formed on the inner side of the top cover (12), and a groove (23) cooperating with the rib plate (121) is formed on the top surface of the moving block (2), the groove (23) penetrates the upper opening of the mounting hole (20), the upper ball (31) is at least partially located in the upper opening of the mounting hole (20), and the rib plate (121) abuts against the upper ball (31).

11. The electronic lock according to claim 7, characterized in that: a sliding groove (211) is formed on the bottom surface of the moving block (2), and a sliding rail (111) extending along the longitudinal direction (Y) of the box body (11) is formed on the inner side of the bottom wall of the box body (11), the sliding rail (111) cooperates with the sliding groove (211) to guide the moving block (2) to move between the locked position and the unlocked position along the longitudinal direction (Y) of the box body (11).

12. The electronic lock according to claim 1, characterized in that: the box body (11) is injection molded on the pair of detection terminals (4), so that the box body (11) and the pair of detection terminals (4) become an integral piece.

13. The electronic lock according to claim 10, characterized in that: the driving device (5) comprises: a motor (50); and a transmission mechanism connected between an output shaft (51) of the motor (50) and the moving block (2), the transmission mechanism being configured to convert a rotational motion of the output shaft (51) of the motor (50) into a linear motion of the moving block (2) along a longitudinal direction (Y) of the box body (11).

14. The electronic lock of claim 13, wherein: the transmission mechanism is a gear transmission mechanism.

15. The electronic lock according to claim 14, wherein: the transmission mechanism comprises: a first helical gear (52) mounted to the output shaft (51) of the motor (50); a second helical gear (53) engaged with the first helical gear (52); a first spur gear (54) coaxially connected with the second helical gear (53); a second spur gear (55) engaged with the first spur gear (54); a third spur gear (56) coaxially connected with the second spur gear (55); a fourth spur gear (57) engaged with the third spur gear (56); a fifth spur gear (58) coaxially connected with the fourth spur gear (57); and a rack (59) engaged with the fifth spur gear (58), the rack (59) is directly formed on or fixed to the moving block (2).

16. The electronic lock according to claim 15, wherein: the transmission mechanism further comprises: a first mounting shaft (510) extending along a height direction (Z) of the box body (11) and having upper and lower ends rotatably mounted to a bottom wall of the box body (11) and the top cover (12), respectively; a second mounting shaft (520) extending along the height direction (Z) of the box body (11) and having upper and lower ends rotatably mounted to the bottom wall of the box body (11) and the top cover (12), respectively; and a third mounting shaft (530) extending along the height direction (Z) of the box body (11) and having upper and lower ends rotatably mounted to the bottom wall of the box body (11) and the top cover (12), respectively; the second helical gear (53) and the first spur gear (54) are fixedly mounted to the first mounting shaft (510), the second spur gear (55) and the third spur gear (56) are fixedly mounted to the second mounting shaft (520), and the fourth spur gear (57) and the fifth spur gear (58) are fixedly mounted to the third mounting shaft (530), the output shaft (51) of the motor (50) extends along the longitudinal direction (Y) of the box body (11) such that the output shaft (51) of the motor (50) is perpendicular to the first mounting shaft (510).

17. The electronic lock according to claim 15, wherein: the moving block (2) comprises: a longitudinal portion (21) extending along the longitudinal direction (Y) of the box body (11); and a transverse portion (22) extending along a transverse direction (X) of the box body (11) and connected perpendicularly to a front end of the longitudinal portion (21), The rack (59) is formed on or fixed to the longitudinal part (21) of the moving block (2), and the mounting hole (20) is formed on the transverse part (22) of the moving block (2).

18. The electronic lock of claim 13, wherein, Further comprising: A pair of connecting terminals (500) are fixed to the inner side of the bottom wall of the box body (11) and electrically connected with the motor (50), for electrically connecting the motor (50) to a power source.

19. The electronic lock of claim 18, wherein: The box body (11) is injection molded on the pair of detection terminals (4) and the pair of connecting terminals (500), so that the box body (11), the pair of detection terminals (4) and the pair of connecting terminals (500) are integrated.

20. The electronic lock of claim 18, wherein: The box body (11) has opposite front and rear side walls in the longitudinal direction (Y) thereof, and a mating portion (112) is formed on the outer side of the rear side wall of the box body (11), the mating portion (112) having an insertion cavity (110) adapted to mating with a connector; The detection terminal (4) has a first pin (43) for electrically connecting to a detection circuit, and the connecting terminal (500) has a second pin (501) for electrically connecting to a power source, the first pin (43) and the second pin (501) extending into the insertion cavity (110) of the mating portion (112) for electrically connecting with a connector inserted into the insertion cavity (110).

21. The electronic lock of claim 1, wherein: The box body (11) has opposite front and rear side walls in the longitudinal direction (Y) thereof, and the locking pin (14) passes through the front side wall of the box body (11), and a mounting recess (115) is formed on the outer side of the front side wall of the box body (11); The electronic lock further comprises a sealing ring (15) accommodated in the mounting recess (115), the sealing ring (15) being sleeved on the locking pin (14) and being radially pressed between the inner wall surface of the mounting recess (115) and the locking pin (14), for realizing sealing between the locking pin (14) and the box body (11).

22. The electronic lock of claim 1, wherein: A horizontal hole (201) is formed on the front end surface of the moving block (2), and a vertical hole (202) is formed on the top surface of the moving block (2) and communicates with the horizontal hole (201); A plug hole (141) corresponding to the vertical hole (202) is formed on the rear end of the locking pin (14), and the rear end of the locking pin (14) is inserted into the horizontal hole (201); The electronic lock further comprises a plug pin (203) inserted into the vertical hole (202) and the plug hole (141) to fix the locking pin (14) to the moving block (2).

23. The electronic lock of claim 10, wherein: A connecting lug (13) is formed on the box body (11) and / or the top cover (12), and a connecting hole allowing a threaded fastener to pass through is formed on the connecting lug (13), so that the electronic lock can be fastened to the charging base through the threaded fastener.

24. A charging station, comprising: Comprise: A housing; A charging terminal arranged in the housing for mating with a mating terminal of a charging gun inserted into the housing; And The electronic lock of any one of claims 1-23 is fastened to the housing, When the locking pin (14) is moved to the locked position, the locking pin (14) is adapted to engage with a pin hole on the charging gun to lock the charging gun to the charging base; When the locking pin (14) is moved to the unlocked position, the locking pin (14) is disengaged from the pin hole on the charging gun to allow the charging gun to be pulled out of the charging base.

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