Charging socket and charging system

Abstract

The utility model discloses a charging socket and a charging system. The charging socket is matched with the charging gun in an inserted mode and used for the electric device, the charging gun is provided with a second cooling flow path, the charging socket comprises a socket body and a cooling pipeline connected to the socket body, a first cooling flow path is formed in the cooling pipeline, and when the charging gun is matched with the charging socket in an inserted mode, the first cooling flow path is communicated with the second cooling flow path. The first cooling flow path is used for cooling energy storage equipment of the electric device. In the process that the charging gun and the charging socket are matched in an inserted mode to charge the electric device, a second cooling flow path in the charging gun flows into a cooling pipeline of the charging socket, a first cooling flow path is formed in the cooling pipeline, the first cooling flow path communicates with the second cooling flow path, the first cooling flow path cools energy storage equipment of the electric device, and the second cooling flow path communicates with the second cooling flow path. High calorific value of energy storage equipment is avoided, potential safety hazards are reduced, and charging safety is enhanced.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to new energy charging connector technical field, concretely relates to a charging socket and charging system. BACKGROUND

[0002] With global energy shortage, environmental protection situation is increasingly grim, and the popularity of new energy vehicles solves the traditional fuel shortage and the environmental problems caused by the traditional fuel shortage. However, in the charging process, the high heat of the energy storage device (such as lithium battery) of the new energy vehicle has become an important safety hazard, especially the greater the charging power, the greater the heat, and there is a safety hazard. SUMMARY

[0003] The utility model discloses a charging socket and charging system, which aims to solve the problem of high heat of the energy storage device of the new energy vehicle in the charging process.

[0004] The utility model provides a charging socket for electric device, the charging gun has second cooling flow path, the charging socket includes socket body and cooling pipeline connected with the socket body, the cooling pipeline is formed with first cooling flow path, wherein, the first cooling flow path and the second cooling flow path are communicated when the charging gun is inserted with the charging socket, and the first cooling flow path is used for cooling the energy storage device of the electric device.

[0005] In an embodiment, the cooling pipeline includes a liquid inlet pipe, a liquid outlet pipe, and a cooling plate adjacent to the energy storage device, the cooling plate has a cooling channel inside, one end of the liquid inlet pipe penetrates through the socket body and communicates with the charging gun, and the other end communicates with the inlet of the cooling channel, one end of the liquid outlet pipe penetrates through the socket body and communicates with the charging gun, and the other end communicates with the outlet of the cooling channel.

[0006] In an embodiment, the cooling pipeline includes a liquid inlet pipe, a liquid outlet pipe, and a cooling box, the cooling box includes a cooling box body and an accommodation space formed by the cooling box body, the energy storage device is arranged in the accommodation space, the cooling box body has a cooling space inside, one end of the liquid inlet pipe penetrates through the socket body and communicates with the charging gun, and the other end communicates with the inlet of the cooling space, one end of the liquid outlet pipe penetrates through the socket body and communicates with the charging gun, and the other end communicates with the outlet of the cooling space.

[0007] In an embodiment, the socket body is provided with four charging male terminals, two of the charging male terminals are arranged horizontally and side by side, and the other two charging male terminals are arranged vertically and side by side with the two horizontally and side by side arranged charging male terminals.

[0008] In an embodiment, the liquid inlet pipe and the liquid outlet pipe are respectively connected with an interface assembly, the interface assembly is arranged through the socket body, a free end of the interface assembly in communication with the liquid inlet pipe is in communication with the charging gun, and a free end of the interface assembly in communication with the liquid outlet pipe is in communication with the charging gun, an interface flow path is formed in the interface assembly, and the interface flow path is in communication with the first cooling flow path.

[0009] In an embodiment, the interface assembly comprises an adapter and an adapter piece in communication with each other, a free end of the adapter piece of the interface assembly in communication with the liquid inlet pipe is in communication with the charging gun, and a free end of the adapter piece of the interface assembly in communication with the liquid outlet pipe is in communication with the charging gun.

[0010] In an embodiment, an adapter flow path is formed in the adapter, the adapter piece comprises a connecting part and a docking part, a connecting flow path is formed in the connecting part, a docking flow path is formed in the docking part, the docking flow path, the connecting flow path and the adapter flow path are sequentially in communication along a flow direction of the first cooling flow path to form the interface flow path, the connecting part connects the adapter and the docking part, and the docking part is used for being in communication with the charging gun.

[0011] In an embodiment, the adapter has a first screwing part and a second screwing part in communication with each other, the first screwing part has a first cavity, the second screwing part has a second cavity, and the first cavity and the second cavity are in communication to form the adapter flow path.

[0012] In an embodiment, the docking part has a base and an abutting part, the base has a first groove, the abutting part abuts on an inner wall of the first groove, a third cavity is formed in the abutting part, and the first groove and the third cavity are in communication to form the docking flow path.

[0013] In an embodiment, the connecting part has a first connecting part and a second connecting part in communication, the first connecting part is connected to the adapter, the second connecting part is connected to the docking part, the first connecting part has a fourth cavity, the second connecting part has a fifth cavity, and the fourth cavity and the fifth cavity are in communication to form the connecting flow path.

[0014] The utility model also provides a charging system, including above-mentioned charging socket and charging gun, the charging gun and the charging socket plug joint cooperation, make the first cooling flow path of charging socket with the second cooling flow path of charging gun cooperation communication.

[0015] The utility model discloses a charging socket and charging gun plug joint cooperation, for electric device, charging gun has the second cooling flow path, and the charging socket includes the socket body and the cooling pipeline connected in the socket body, forms the first cooling flow path in the cooling pipeline, wherein, when charging socket and charging gun plug joint cooperation, the first cooling flow path and the second cooling flow path are communicated, and the first cooling flow path is used for cooling the energy storage equipment of electric device. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0016] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical scheme in the embodiment of the utility model or prior art, the following will be to the embodiment or prior art description needed to use the drawing briefly introduced, obviously, the following description in the drawing is only some embodiments of the utility model, for the ordinary skilled person in the art, under the premise of not paying the creative labor, can also obtain other drawings according to the structure shown in these drawings.

[0017] Figure 1 It is the three-dimensional structure schematic diagram of charging socket of an embodiment of the utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 It is the structure schematic diagram of charging system of an embodiment of the utility model;

[0019] Figure 3 It is the three-dimensional explosion diagram of interface assembly of an embodiment of the utility model;

[0020] Figure 4 It is the three-dimensional structure schematic diagram of interface assembly of an embodiment of the utility model.

[0021] Explanation of the attached drawings:

[0022] Reference Name Reference Name Reference Name 10 Socket body 311A First cavity 3221 Base 11 Male terminal 312 Second screwing part 3221A First groove 20 Cooling pipeline 312A Second cavity 3222 Butt joint 21 Liquid inlet pipe 32 Adapter 3222A Third cavity 22 Liquid outlet pipe 321 Connecting part 100 Charging socket 30 Interface assembly 3211 First connecting part 200 Charging gun 31 Adapter 3212 Second connecting part 311 First screwing part 322 Butt joint

[0023] The realization of the utility model, functional characteristics and advantages will be further explained with reference to the drawings combined with the embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0024] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the drawings in the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present utility model, rather than all the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative labor fall within the scope of protection of the present utility model.

[0025] It should be noted that all directional indications (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.) in the embodiments of the present utility model are only used to explain the relative positional relationship, movement condition, etc. between components in a certain specific posture (as shown in the drawings), and if the specific posture changes, the directional indications will also change accordingly.

[0026] In the present utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connection", "fixation" and the like should be understood broadly, for example, "fixation" can be fixed connection, or detachable connection, or integral; can be mechanical connection, or electrical connection; can be direct connection, or indirect connection through an intermediate medium; can be internal communication of two elements or interaction relationship between two elements, unless otherwise explicitly limited. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in the present utility model can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0027] In addition, in the present utility model, the description such as "first", "second" and the like is only for the purpose of description, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying the relative importance of the indicated technical features or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features. Therefore, the features limited by "first", "second" can explicitly or implicitly include at least one of the features. In addition, the meaning of "and / or" appearing throughout the text is that it includes three parallel schemes, for example, "A and / or B" includes A scheme, or B scheme, or A and B schemes. In addition, the technical solutions of each embodiment can be combined with each other, but it must be based on the fact that those skilled in the art can realize it, and when the combination of technical solutions appears contradictory or unachievable, it should be considered that the combination of technical solutions does not exist, and is not within the scope of protection required by the present utility model.

[0028] With the global energy shortage, the environmental protection situation is becoming increasingly severe, and the popularization of new energy vehicles solves the traditional fuel shortage and the environmental problems caused thereby. However, during the charging process, the energy storage equipment of new energy vehicles, such as lithium batteries, has a high heat generation, which has become an important safety hazard, especially when the charging power is larger, the heat generation is larger, and there is a safety hazard.

[0029] In order to solve the above technical problems, please refer to Figures 1 to 4The utility model provides a kind of charging socket 100, and charging gun 200 is plugged into cooperation, for electric device, charging gun 200 has second cooling flow path, charging socket 100 includes socket body 10 and cooling pipeline 20 connected to socket body 10, first cooling flow path is formed in cooling pipeline 20, wherein, when charging gun 200 and charging socket 100 are plugged into cooperation, first cooling flow path and second cooling flow path are communicated, and first cooling flow path is used to cool the energy storage equipment of electric device.

[0030] It can be understood that charging socket 100 is installed and electrically connected to electric device, which can be electric vehicle, electric motorcycle or electric truck, etc., without specific limitation. Charging socket 100 includes socket body 10 and cooling pipeline 20, and socket body 10 is used to plug into cooperation with gun head body of charging gun 200. Cooling pipeline 20 is connected to socket body 10, and first cooling flow path is formed in cooling pipeline 20. Cooling pipeline 20 can be single pipeline or multiple pipelines. Multiple pipelines can be two, three, four or more pipelines. These pipelines can be communicated to form a first cooling flow path, or they can be independent to form multiple first cooling flow paths. The pipelines can be arranged horizontally or vertically side by side in socket body 10, and the specific arrangement can be designed according to actual needs. Cooling pipeline 20 can also include components for transferring heat of energy storage medium, such as cooling plate, cooling box and cooling pipeline. Cooling plate, cooling box and cooling pipeline are internally communicated with cooling medium. Cooling medium in single pipeline or multiple pipelines is communicated with cooling medium in cooling plate, cooling box and cooling pipeline to form first cooling flow path, which cools and cools energy storage equipment of electric device. Cooling plate and cooling pipeline are usually arranged near energy storage equipment. By using heat-conducting material such as heat-conducting silicone grease, contact thermal resistance is reduced, so that heat of energy storage equipment during charging can be quickly transferred to cooling medium in cooling plate and cooling pipeline. Cooling box can completely wrap energy storage equipment, further increase the contact area of cooling medium and energy storage equipment, and improve cooling efficiency. Cooling medium can be ethylene glycol solution, silicon oil, etc. with high specific heat capacity and thermal conductivity. Cooling medium with high specific heat capacity and thermal conductivity can carry away more heat in unit time, so as to realize rapid cooling.

[0031] It can be understood that one end of the gun body is connected to the charging pile, the gun body is inserted into the charging socket 100 of the electric device to charge the electric device, and in the charging process, the cooling medium in the cooling medium storage mechanism flows into the cooling pipeline 20 of the charging socket 100 through the second cooling flow path, the first cooling flow path is formed in the cooling pipeline 20, the first cooling flow path and the second cooling flow path are communicated, and the first cooling flow path cools the energy storage device of the electric device. By arranging the cooling pipeline 20, the energy storage device of the electric device can be cooled during the charging process of the charging gun 200 and the charging socket 100, the high heat of the energy storage device is avoided, the safety hidden danger is reduced, and the safety of charging is enhanced.

[0032] The utility model provides an embodiment, please refer to Figure 1 、 Figure 2 The cooling pipeline 20 includes a liquid inlet pipe 21, a liquid outlet pipe 22 and a cooling plate arranged adjacent to the energy storage device, the cooling plate has a cooling channel inside, one end of the liquid inlet pipe 21 penetrates through the socket body 10 and communicates with the charging gun 200, and the other end communicates with the inlet of the cooling channel; one end of the liquid outlet pipe 22 penetrates through the socket body 10 and communicates with the charging gun 200, and the other end communicates with the outlet of the cooling channel.

[0033] It can be understood that the cooling plate is arranged near the energy storage device, and the contact thermal resistance is reduced by using a heat-conducting material such as heat-conducting silicone grease, so that the heat of the energy storage device during charging can be quickly transferred to the cooling medium in the cooling plate, and the cooling channel ensures that the contact area of the cooling medium and the energy storage device is maximized, thereby realizing efficient heat exchange. The liquid inlet pipe 21 has a liquid inlet flow path formed therein, the cooling channel has a first heat exchange flow path formed therein, and the liquid outlet pipe 22 has a liquid outlet flow path formed therein; the liquid inlet flow path, the first heat exchange flow path and the liquid outlet flow path are communicated with each other to form a first cooling flow path. It can be understood that during the charging process, the cooling medium in the cooling medium storage mechanism flows into the liquid inlet pipe 21, the cooling plate and the liquid outlet pipe 22 of the charging socket 100 in sequence through the second cooling flow path of the charging gun 200, and then flows into the second cooling flow path again and finally flows into the cooling medium storage mechanism, forming a cooling loop.

[0034] It can be understood that the liquid inlet pipe 21 and the liquid outlet pipe 22 can be arranged in multiple groups, and the cooling plate is arranged in one piece. It should be noted that one group of liquid inlet pipe 21 and liquid outlet pipe 22 has one liquid inlet pipe 21 and one liquid outlet pipe 22, and multiple groups can be two groups, three groups or even more groups. The multiple groups of liquid inlet pipe 21 and liquid outlet pipe 22 are respectively communicated with the inlet or outlet of the cooling channel of one cooling plate to form a first cooling flow path.

[0035] It can be understood that the liquid inlet pipe 21 and the liquid outlet pipe 22 can be provided in multiple groups, and the cooling plate can be provided in two, three or more pieces, each of which is provided with a cooling channel and a corresponding inlet and outlet, and the cooling channels of the cooling plates are not communicated with each other. Each group of liquid inlet pipe 21 and liquid outlet pipe 22 is respectively communicated with the inlet or outlet of the cooling channel of each cooling plate, so as to form multiple first cooling flow paths.

[0036] It can be understood that the liquid inlet pipe 21 and the liquid outlet pipe 22 can be provided in one group, and the cooling plate can be provided in two, three or more pieces, each of which is provided with a cooling channel and a corresponding inlet and outlet, and the cooling channels of the cooling plates are communicated with each other, and the liquid inlet pipe 21 and the liquid outlet pipe 22 are respectively communicated with the inlet or outlet of the cooling channel of the first and last cooling plates, so as to form one first cooling flow path. The arrangement mode of the multiple groups of liquid inlet pipe 21 and liquid outlet pipe 22 is not limited, and can be arranged vertically on one side of the socket body 10, or can be arranged horizontally on one side of the socket body, or can be arranged vertically and horizontally. The arrangement mode of the multiple groups of liquid inlet pipe 21 and liquid outlet pipe 22 can be designed according to specific requirements. The arrangement mode of the multiple cooling plates is not limited, and the multiple cooling plates can be arranged around the energy storage device or parallel to the energy storage device, and can be designed according to specific requirements.

[0037] An embodiment is provided in the utility model, please refer to Figure 1 、 Figure 2 The cooling pipeline comprises a liquid inlet pipe 21, a liquid outlet pipe 22 and a cooling box, the cooling box comprises a cooling box body and an accommodating space formed by the cooling box body, the energy storage device is arranged in the accommodating space, a cooling space is formed in the cooling box body, one end of the liquid inlet pipe 21 penetrates through the socket body 10 and is communicated with the charging gun 200, and the other end is communicated with the inlet of the cooling space. One end of the liquid outlet pipe penetrates through the socket body 10 and is communicated with the charging gun 200, and the other end is communicated with the outlet of the cooling space.

[0038] It can be understood that the cooling box body is provided with a cooling space, which further increases the contact area of the cooling medium and the energy storage device, improves the cooling efficiency, ensures that the cooling medium can uniformly contact the energy storage device, and thus realizes efficient heat exchange. The accommodating space formed by the cooling box body can completely place the energy storage device in the accommodating space, which not only has compact structure and remarkable cooling effect, but also has high flexibility and safety. The inlet pipe 21 is formed with an inlet flow path, the cooling space is formed with a second heat exchange flow path, and the outlet pipe 22 is formed with an outlet flow path. The inlet flow path, the second heat exchange flow path and the outlet flow path are communicated with each other to form a first cooling flow path. It can be understood that during the charging process, the cooling medium in the cooling medium storage mechanism flows into the inlet pipe 21 of the charging socket 100, the cooling box and the outlet pipe 22 of the charging socket 100 in sequence through the second cooling flow path of the charging gun 200, and then flows into the second cooling flow path again and finally flows into the cooling medium storage mechanism, forming a cooling loop.

[0039] It can be understood that the inlet pipe 21 and the outlet pipe 22 can be provided in multiple groups. It should be noted that one group of inlet pipe 21 and outlet pipe 22 is provided with one inlet pipe 21 and one outlet pipe 22. Multiple groups can be two groups, three groups or even more groups. Multiple groups of inlet pipe 21 and outlet pipe 22 are respectively communicated with multiple inlets or multiple outlets of the cooling space of the cooling box to form a first cooling flow path.

[0040] The utility model provides an embodiment, please refer to Figure 1 The socket body 10 is provided with four charging male terminals 11, two of which are arranged horizontally and side by side, and the other two are arranged vertically and side by side with the two horizontally arranged charging male terminals 11.

[0041] It can be understood that the four charging male terminals 11 can support higher current transmission, thereby realizing faster charging speed. The horizontal and vertical arrangement of the male terminals 11 can ensure stable connection between the charging gun 200 and the charging socket 100, and reduce the possibility of poor contact. In addition, the horizontal and vertical arrangement can be adjusted according to different charging standards or equipment requirements, thereby improving the versatility of the charging socket 100.

[0042] The utility model provides an embodiment, please refer to Figure 1 、 Figure 3 、 Figure 4 The inlet pipe 21 and the outlet pipe 22 are respectively connected with the interface assembly 30, the interface assembly 30 penetrates the socket body 10 and is communicated with the inlet pipe 21, the free end of the interface assembly 30 communicated with the outlet pipe 22 is communicated with the charging gun 200, the interface flow path is formed in the interface assembly 30, and the interface flow path is communicated with the first cooling flow path.

[0043] It can be understood that the interface assembly 30 ensures the stable connection between the cooling pipeline 20 of the charging socket 100 and the charging gun 200, avoids the leakage of the cooling medium, and can be connected with different types of charging guns 200, thereby improving the versatility and flexibility of the charging socket 100.

[0044] It can be understood that during the charging process, the cooling medium in the cooling medium storage mechanism flows into the interface flow path of the interface assembly 30 of the charging socket 100, the liquid inlet flow path of the liquid inlet pipe 21, the cooling space of the cooling tank of the cooling plate, the liquid outlet flow path of the liquid outlet pipe 22, the interface flow path of the interface assembly 30, and then flows into the second cooling flow path again, and finally flows into the cooling medium storage mechanism through the second cooling flow path, thereby forming a cooling loop.

[0045] The utility model provides an embodiment, please refer to Figure 3 、 Figure 4 The interface assembly 30 includes a connector 31 and an adapter 32 that are in communication with each other, the free end of the adapter 32 of the interface assembly 30 that communicates with the liquid inlet pipe 21 communicates with the charging gun 200, and the free end of the adapter 32 of the interface assembly 30 that communicates with the liquid outlet pipe 22 communicates with the charging gun 200.

[0046] The utility model provides an embodiment, please refer to Figure 3 、 Figure 4 The connector 31 has a switching flow path formed therein, the adapter 32 includes a connecting portion 321 and a docking portion 322, the connecting portion 321 has a connecting flow path formed therein, and the docking portion 322 has a docking flow path formed therein. The switching flow path, the connecting flow path, and the switching flow path are sequentially connected in the flow direction of the first cooling flow path to form the interface flow path. The connecting portion 321 connects the connector 31 and the docking portion 322, and the docking portion 322 is used to communicate with the charging gun 200.

[0047] It can be understood that by dividing the interface assembly 30 into the docking portion 322, the connecting portion 321, and the connector 31 that are sequentially connected in the flow direction of the first cooling flow path, the docking portion 322 can be changed according to the type of the charging gun 200 to adapt to the cooling interface design of different charging guns 200. The combination of the docking portion 322, the connecting portion 321, and the connector 31 not only improves the flexibility and versatility of the system but also ensures the efficient flow of the cooling medium.

[0048] The utility model provides an embodiment, please refer to Figure 3 、 Figure 4 The connector 31 has a first screw portion 311 and a second screw portion 312 that are in communication with each other. The first screw portion 311 has a first cavity 311A formed therein, the second screw portion 312 has a second cavity 312A formed therein, and the first cavity 311A and the second cavity 312A are in communication to form the switching flow path.

[0049] It can be understood that the first screw joint 311 has a first cavity 311A, the second screw joint 312 has a second cavity 312A, and the first cavity 311A and the second cavity 312A are communicated to form a switching flow path. The outer peripheral surface of the first screw joint 311 has external threads, and the inner peripheral surface of the liquid inlet pipe 21 or the liquid outlet pipe 22 away from the energy storage device has internal threads. The first screw joint 311 is connected with the liquid inlet pipe 21 or the liquid outlet pipe 22 through threads. This connection mode is good in sealing and simple and convenient.

[0050] In order to further increase the tightness of the connection between the first screw joint 311 and the liquid inlet pipe 21 or the liquid outlet pipe 22, the interface assembly 30 further has a fastener 33, which can be a steel hoop, a bandage or the like. The steel hoop is fast and easy to install and disassemble, can adapt to different load requirements by adjusting the pre-tightening force of the bolt, the pre-stress application process is reversible, and is convenient for adjustment. Specifically, the steel hoop is sleeved on the outer peripheral surface of the connection part of the liquid inlet pipe 21 or the liquid outlet pipe 22, the connection part of the liquid inlet pipe 21 or the liquid outlet pipe 22 is sleeved on the outer peripheral surface of the first screw joint 311 of the adapter 31, and finally the pre-tightening force of the steel hoop bolt is adjusted to lock the steel hoop.

[0051] The utility model provides an embodiment, please refer to Figure 3 、 Figure 4 The connecting part 321 has a first connecting part 3211 and a second connecting part 3212 which are communicated, the first connecting part 3211 is connected to the adapter 31, and the second connecting part 3212 is connected to the butt joint part 322. The first connecting part 3211 has a fourth cavity, the second connecting part 3212 has a fifth cavity, and the fourth cavity and the fifth cavity are communicated to form a connecting flow path.

[0052] It can be understood that the first connecting part 3211 and the second connecting part 3212 can be integrally formed or separately arranged, which is not limited herein. The first connecting part 3211 is matched with the connection mode of the adapter 31, and the second connecting part 3212 is matched with the connection mode of the butt joint part 322.

[0053] The utility model provides an embodiment, please refer to Figure 3 、 Figure 4 The butt joint part 322 has a base 3221 and an abutting part 3222. The base 3221 has a first recess 3221A, and the abutting part 3222 abuts on the inner wall of the first recess 3221A. The abutting part 3222 has a third cavity 3222A formed inside, and the first recess 3221A and the third cavity 3222A are communicated to form a butt joint flow path.

[0054] It can be understood that the base 3221 has a first groove 3221A, which ensures the correct docking between the charging gun 200 and the first interface part 322, and provides a stable connection. The abutting part 3222 is provided with external threads on the outer circumferential surface of the end away from the base 3221, and the second connecting part 3212 is provided with internal threads on the inner circumferential surface of the end close to the docking part 322. The abutting part 3222 and the second connecting part 3212 are sealed by threaded connection, which improves the sealing and reliability.

[0055] It can be understood that during the charging process, the cooling medium in the cooling medium storage mechanism flows into the charging socket 100 through the second cooling flow path of the charging gun 200, and then flows through the docking flow path of the docking part 322, the connecting flow path of the connecting part 321, the adapter flow path of the adapter 31, the inlet flow path of the inlet pipe 21, the first heat exchange flow path of the cooling plate / the second heat exchange flow path of the cooling box, and then flows out from the outlet flow path of the outlet pipe 22, flows through the adapter flow path of the adapter 31, the connecting flow path of the connecting part 321, and the docking flow path of the docking part 322, and then flows into the second cooling flow path again, and finally flows into the cooling medium storage mechanism, forming a cooling loop.

[0056] The utility model also proposes a kind of charging system, please refer to Figure 2 The charging system includes the charging socket 100 and the charging gun 200 described above, and the charging gun 200 and the charging socket 100 are plugged together to connect the first cooling flow path of the charging socket 100 with the second cooling flow path of the charging gun 200.

[0057] It can be understood that one end of the charging gun 200 is connected to a power supply device, such as a charging pile. The cooling medium storage mechanism can be located in the charging pile, and the cooling medium storage mechanism stores cooling medium. The charging gun 200 includes a gun head body and a cooling member, and the cooling member forms a second cooling flow path. The gun head body is used to plug with the charging socket 100 of the electric device to charge the electric device. The cooling medium storage mechanism includes a storage tank and a pump body. The storage tank is located in the charging pile and is used to store cooling medium. The pump body is connected to the cooling member of the charging gun 200, and the pump body is set as a circulating pump to make the cooling medium continuously circulate. According to the above embodiment, since the charging system adopts all the technical solutions of the above embodiment, it at least has all the beneficial effects brought by the technical solutions of the above embodiment, which will not be repeated here.

[0058] In the description of the specification, the description of the terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "an example", "a specific example", or "some examples" etc. means that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described in connection with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present application. In the specification, the illustrative description of the above terms does not necessarily mean the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described can be combined in any one or more embodiments or examples in a suitable manner.

[0059] Although the embodiments of the present application have been shown and described above, it is understood that the above-described embodiments are exemplary, and should not be construed as limiting the present application, and those skilled in the art can make changes, modifications, replacements and variations to the above-described embodiments within the scope of the present application without departing from the principles and spirit of the present application.

Claims

1. A charging receptacle to plug into a charging gun for an electrically powered device, the charging gun having a second cooling flow path, characterized in that, The charging socket comprises a socket body and a cooling pipeline connected to the socket body, and a first cooling flow path is formed in the cooling pipeline, wherein the first cooling flow path and a second cooling flow path are communicated when the charging gun is plugged into the charging socket, and the first cooling flow path is used for cooling an energy storage device of the electric device.

2. The charging outlet of claim 1, wherein, The cooling pipeline comprises an inlet pipe, an outlet pipe and a cooling plate arranged adjacent to the energy storage device, a cooling channel is formed in the cooling plate, one end of the inlet pipe penetrates through the socket body and is communicated with the charging gun, and the other end of the inlet pipe is communicated with an inlet of the cooling channel; one end of the outlet pipe penetrates through the socket body and is communicated with the charging gun, and the other end of the outlet pipe is communicated with an outlet of the cooling channel.

3. The charging outlet of claim 1, wherein, The cooling pipeline comprises an inlet pipe, an outlet pipe and a cooling box, the cooling box comprises a cooling box body and an accommodating space formed by the cooling box body, the energy storage device is arranged in the accommodating space, a cooling space is formed in the cooling box body, one end of the inlet pipe penetrates through the socket body and is communicated with the charging gun, and the other end of the inlet pipe is communicated with an inlet of the cooling space; one end of the outlet pipe penetrates through the socket body and is communicated with the charging gun, and the other end of the outlet pipe is communicated with an outlet of the cooling space.

4. The charging outlet of claim 1, wherein, The socket body is provided with four charging male terminals, two of the charging male terminals are arranged transversely and side by side, and the other two charging male terminals are arranged longitudinally and side by side with the two charging male terminals arranged transversely and side by side.

5. The charging socket of claim 2 or 3, wherein, The inlet pipe and the outlet pipe are respectively connected with an interface assembly, the interface assembly penetrates through the socket body, a free end of the interface assembly communicated with the inlet pipe is communicated with the charging gun, a free end of the interface assembly communicated with the outlet pipe is communicated with the charging gun, an interface flow path is formed in the interface assembly, and the interface flow path is communicated with the first cooling flow path.

6. The charging station of claim 5, wherein, The interface assembly comprises a connector and a connecting piece communicated with each other, a free end of the connecting piece of the interface assembly communicated with the inlet pipe is communicated with the charging gun, and a free end of the connecting piece of the interface assembly communicated with the outlet pipe is communicated with the charging gun.

7. The charging station of claim 6, wherein, The connector comprises a first cavity and a second cavity communicated with each other, the first cavity is formed in the first screwing part, the second cavity is formed in the second screwing part, and the first cavity and the second cavity are communicated to form the connector flow path.

8. The charging station of claim 7, wherein, The connecting piece comprises a base and an abutting part, the base is provided with a first recess, the abutting part abuts against an inner wall of the first recess, a third cavity is formed in the abutting part, and the first recess and the third cavity are communicated to form the connecting flow path.

9. The charging station of claim 7, wherein, ​ 10. The charging station of claim 7, wherein, The connecting portion has a first connecting portion and a second connecting portion in communication, the first connecting portion is connected to the adapter, the second connecting portion is connected to the mating portion, the first connecting portion has a fourth cavity, the second connecting portion has a fifth cavity, and the fourth cavity and the fifth cavity are in communication to form a connecting flow path.

11. A charging system comprising the charging receptacle of any one of claims 1-10 and a charging gun, the charging gun and the charging receptacle being mated such that the first cooling flow path of the charging receptacle is in mating communication with the second cooling flow path of the charging gun.

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