Power distribution unit and charging device

Abstract

The utility model provides a power distribution unit and charging equipment, and relates to the technical field of new energy, and the power distribution unit comprises a plurality of power distribution plates, a conductive array, a tail connecting piece, an input end and an output end. The plurality of power distribution plates are longitudinally stacked, and the conductive array is located below the plurality of power distribution plates; the tail connecting piece is provided with an input end and an output end, the input end is connected with each power distribution board, and the output end is connected with the conductive array. According to the technical scheme provided by the invention, the area occupied by the power distribution unit can be reduced by longitudinally stacking and arranging the plurality of power distribution plates, so that the flexibility and portability of the power distribution unit can be improved without increasing the volume occupied by the power distribution unit on the basis of improving the charging power.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The application belongs to the technical field of new energy, and particularly relates to a power distribution unit and a charging device. BACKGROUND

[0002] With the continuous development of electric vehicles (hereinafter referred to as electric vehicles), charging piles for charging electric vehicles are gradually popularized. The charging pile can include a power distribution unit, a charging module, a charging interface and the like.

[0003] In the related art, the power distribution unit is located between the charging module and the charging interface. The power distribution unit controls the power output by the charging module to the charging interface according to the received information, thereby realizing the distribution of charging power.

[0004] However, as the battery capacity of the electric vehicle increases, the required charging power also increases, and the volume of the power distribution unit also increases accordingly. CONTENT OF THE INVENTION

[0005] The application provides a power distribution unit and a charging device, which solve the problem in the prior art that as the battery capacity of the electric vehicle increases, the required charging power also increases, and the volume of the power distribution unit also increases accordingly.

[0006] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the application adopts the following technical solutions:

[0007] In a first aspect, the application provides a power distribution unit, which comprises a plurality of power distribution boards, a conductive array, a tail connecting piece, an input end and an output end.

[0008] The plurality of power distribution boards are longitudinally stacked, and the conductive array is located below the plurality of power distribution boards.

[0009] The input end is connected to each power distribution board, and the output end is connected to the conductive array.

[0010] Optionally, each power distribution board is electrically connected through a power board connector, and the power board connector is located on the side opposite to the tail connecting piece of the power distribution unit.

[0011] Optionally, a connecting piece is arranged between the conductive array and the adjacent power distribution board, and the connecting piece is used to electrically connect the conductive array and the power distribution board adjacent to the conductive array.

[0012] Optionally, the conductive array comprises a plurality of copper bars.

[0013] Each of the copper bars is connected with the output end near one end of the tail connector.

[0014] Optionally, the conductive array comprises a plurality of copper bars, and the tail connector is provided with a plurality of input ends and a plurality of output ends.

[0015] For each of the power distribution boards, the power distribution board corresponds to at least one of the input ends, and the power distribution board is connected with the corresponding at least one of the input ends.

[0016] Each of the copper bars corresponds to one of the output ends, and each of the copper bars is connected with the corresponding output end.

[0017] Optionally, each of the power distribution boards is provided with at least one power line interface.

[0018] The power line interfaces of the plurality of power distribution boards correspond to the plurality of input ends one by one, and the power line interface of the power distribution board is connected with the corresponding input end through a power line.

[0019] Optionally, a spacer is arranged between each of the power distribution boards, and the height of the spacer is determined according to safety regulations of the power distribution unit.

[0020] Optionally, for each of the power distribution boards, the power distribution board comprises a plurality of power distribution sub-boards.

[0021] The plurality of power distribution sub-boards in the same power distribution board are located at the same height.

[0022] Optionally, the power distribution unit further comprises a support frame located below the conductive array and used for supporting the conductive array.

[0023] The support frame is provided with a plurality of contact protrusions distributed at intervals, and each of the contact protrusions is in contact with a copper bar in the conductive array.

[0024] In a second aspect, an embodiment of the present application provides a charging device, which comprises a charging module, a charging interface and a power distribution unit as described in any of the first aspect, the power distribution unit being connected with the charging module and the charging interface.

[0025] The charging module is configured to supply energy to the power distribution unit.

[0026] The power distribution unit is configured to adjust the charging power when the charging module supplies energy, and supply energy to the charging interface according to the adjusted charging power.

[0027] The charging interface is configured to charge the device according to the adjusted charging power.

[0028] The power distribution unit provided by the embodiment of the application comprises: a plurality of power distribution boards, a conductive array, a tail connecting piece, an input end and an output end; the plurality of power distribution boards are arranged in a longitudinal stack, the conductive array is located below the plurality of power distribution boards, and the conductive array is connected with each power distribution board; the input end and the output end are arranged on the tail connecting piece, the input end is connected with each power distribution board, and the output end is connected with the conductive array. In the technical solution provided by the application, the plurality of power distribution boards are arranged in a longitudinal stack, so that the area occupied by the power distribution unit can be reduced, and the input end and the output end are arranged on the tail connecting piece, current input and output are performed through the input end and the output end, so that the volume occupied by the power distribution unit can be further reduced, thereby the flexibility and portability of the power distribution unit can be improved on the basis of improving the charging power. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0029] Figure 1 A scene diagram corresponding to a charging device of a power distribution unit provided by the embodiment of the application is provided.

[0030] Figure 2 A structure diagram of a power distribution unit provided by the embodiment of the application is provided.

[0031] Figure 3 A connection diagram of a conductive array and an adjacent power distribution board provided by the embodiment of the application is provided.

[0032] Figure 4 A structure diagram of a conductive array provided by the embodiment of the application is provided.

[0033] Figure 5 A connection diagram between a plurality of power distribution boards provided by the embodiment of the application is provided.

[0034] Figure 6 A structure diagram of a power distribution board provided by the embodiment of the application is provided.

[0035] Figure 7 A structure diagram of another power distribution unit provided by the embodiment of the application is provided. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0036] In the following description, for purposes of explanation and not limitation, specific details are set forth, such as particular architectures, techniques, etc., in order to provide a thorough understanding of the embodiments of the present application. However, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the present application can be practiced in other embodiments that depart from these specific details. In other instances, detailed descriptions of well-known methods, algorithms, and electronic devices are omitted so as not to obscure the description of the present application.

[0037] The terminology used in the following description merely for the purpose of describing particular embodiments and is not intended to limit the application. As used herein, the singular forms "a", "an" and "the" are intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It will be further understood that the terms "comprises" and / or "comprising," when used in this specification, specify the presence of stated features, integers, steps, operations, elements, and / or components, but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, elements, components, and / or groups thereof.

[0038] With the continuous development of electric vehicles, charging piles matched with electric vehicles are gradually popularized. The charging pile can include a power distribution unit, a charging module, a charging interface, and the like.

[0039] In the related art, the power distribution unit is located between the charging module box and the charging interface. The power distribution unit controls the power output by the charging module to the charging interface according to the received information, thereby realizing the distribution of the charging power.

[0040] However, with the continuous increase of the battery capacity of electric vehicles, the required charging power is also correspondingly increased, and the volume occupied by the power distribution unit is also correspondingly increased.

[0041] Therefore, the embodiments of the present application provide a power distribution unit. The power distribution unit includes a plurality of power distribution boards, a conductive array, a tail connecting piece, an input end, and an output end. The plurality of power distribution boards are arranged in a longitudinal stack. The conductive array is located below the plurality of power distribution boards, and the conductive array is connected with each power distribution board. The input end and the output end are arranged on the tail connecting piece. The input end is connected with each power distribution board, and the output end is connected with the conductive array. In the technical solution provided by the present application, the plurality of power distribution boards are arranged in a longitudinal stack, which can reduce the area occupied by the power distribution unit. Moreover, the input end and the output end are arranged on the tail connecting piece, and the current is input and output through the input end and the output end, which can further reduce the volume occupied by the power distribution unit. Therefore, on the basis of improving the charging power, the volume occupied by the power distribution unit is not increased, and the flexibility and portability of the power distribution unit can be improved.

[0042] Referring to Figure 1 , Figure 1 A scene diagram corresponding to a charging device of a power distribution unit according to the embodiments of the present application can include a charging device 10 and an electric vehicle 20.

[0043] The charging device 10 can include a power distribution unit 101, a charging module 102, and a charging interface 103, wherein the power distribution unit 101 is connected to the charging module 102 and the charging interface 103.

[0044] Correspondingly, the charging module 102 can supply power to the power distribution unit 101, the power distribution unit 101 can adjust the charging power when the charging module 102 supplies power, and supply power to the charging interface 103 according to the adjusted charging power, and the charging interface 103 can charge the device according to the adjusted charging power, that is, the charging device 10 can charge the electric vehicle 20 through the charging interface 103.

[0045] It should be noted that in actual application, the charging device 10 can be a charging pile or other device capable of charging, and the type of the charging device 10 is not limited in the embodiments of the present application. In addition, the embodiments of the present application take an electric vehicle as an example for illustration, and in actual application, the charging device 10 can also charge an electric bicycle, an electric motorcycle or other electric travel equipment, and the embodiments of the present application do not make specific limitation on this.

[0046] The power distribution unit in the charging device is described in detail below.

[0047] Figure 2 A structure diagram of a power distribution unit provided in the embodiments of the present application is shown, which is applied to the charging device described above, and is used as an example but not limited, and is shown in FIG. 2. Figure 2 The power distribution unit can include a plurality of power distribution boards 201, a conductive array 202, a tail connecting piece 203, an input end 204, and an output end 205.

[0048] The plurality of power distribution boards 201 can be arranged in a vertical stack, the conductive array 202 can be located below the plurality of vertically stacked power distribution boards 201, and the conductive array 202 is connected to each power distribution board 201.

[0049] In addition, the input end 204 and the output end 205 can be arranged on the tail connecting piece 203, the input end 204 can be connected to each power distribution board 201, and the output end 205 can be connected to the conductive array 202, so as to form a circuit loop composed of the input end 204, the power distribution board 201, the conductive array 202, and the output end 205.

[0050] In addition, in actual application, the conductive array 202 can be connected with the adjacent power distribution board 201, and the power distribution boards 201 are connected with each other, or the conductive array 202 can be connected with each power distribution board 201, and the connection mode between the conductive array 202 and the power distribution board 201 is not limited in the embodiment of the application.

[0051] For example, referring to Figure 3 , when the conductive array 202 is connected with the adjacent power distribution board 201, the power distribution boards 201 can be electrically connected through the power board connector 206, as shown in Figure 3 , the power board connector 206 can be located on the side opposite to the tail connecting piece 203 of the power distribution unit, of course, the power board connector 206 can also be arranged at other positions of the power distribution board 201, and the position of the power board connector 206 is not limited in the embodiment of the application.

[0052] Correspondingly, referring to Figure 3 , when the conductive array 202 is connected with the adjacent power distribution board 201, the conductive array 202 can be connected through the connecting piece 207 arranged between the conductive array 202 and the adjacent power distribution board 201, the connecting piece 207 is used for electrically connecting the conductive array 202 and the power distribution board 201 adjacent to the conductive array 202, so that the electrical connection between the conductive array 202 and the power distribution board 201 can be realized to form the circuit loop of the power distribution unit.

[0053] Further, referring to Figure 4 , the conductive array 202 can include a plurality of copper bars 2021, and each copper bar 2021 can be connected with the output end 205 at the end close to the tail connecting piece 203, so that the current flowing through the copper bar 2021 can be output through the output end 205, thereby realizing the power output of the power distribution unit.

[0054] Correspondingly, the tail connecting piece 203 can be provided with a plurality of input ends 204 and a plurality of output ends 205, and the plurality of output ends 205 correspond to the plurality of power distribution boards 201 and the plurality of copper bars 2021 one by one. Similarly, the plurality of copper bars 2021 correspond to the plurality of output ends 205 one by one, and each copper bar 2021 is connected with the corresponding output end 205. Therefore, it can be determined that the number of input ends 204 is more than the number of output ends 205, for example, the number of input ends 204 can be an integer multiple of the number of output ends 205.

[0055] Moreover, for each power distribution board 201, the power distribution board 201 corresponds to at least one input end 204, and is connected with the corresponding at least one input end 204.

[0056] For example, when the power distribution unit includes 2N (N is a positive integer) input ends 204, N output ends 205, i.e. a multiple-in multiple-out (such as 12-in 6-out) output mode for power output.

[0057] It should be noted that in actual application, each power distribution board 201 is provided with at least one power line interface 2011, for example, Figure 5 As shown in the figure, the power line interfaces 2011 of the plurality of power distribution boards 201 correspond to the plurality of input ends 204 one by one, and the power line interface 2011 of the power distribution board 201 and the input end 204 corresponding to the power line interface 2011 can be connected through a power line (not shown in the figure).

[0058] In addition, the power distribution boards 201 can also be provided with spacers 208, the height of the spacers 208 is determined according to the safety regulations of the power distribution unit, so that the distance between the power distribution boards 201 meets the creepage distance in the safety regulations.

[0059] It should be noted that referring to Figure 6 Each power distribution board 201 can include a plurality of power distribution sub-boards 2012, and the plurality of power distribution sub-boards 2012 in the same power distribution board 201 are located at the same height, that is, the plurality of power distribution sub-boards 2012 are arranged side by side in the same plane.

[0060] Correspondingly, in the process of maintaining the power distribution board 201, the abnormal power distribution sub-board 2012 can be installed, disassembled or replaced, which can improve the maintenance efficiency of the power distribution unit and reduce the maintenance cost of the power distribution unit.

[0061] In addition, it should be noted that referring to Figure 7 The power distribution unit can also include a support frame 209, which is located below the conductive array 202 and is used to support the conductive array 202, so that the plurality of copper bars 2021 in the conductive array 202 can be fixed through the support frame 209.

[0062] Moreover, the support frame 209 can be provided with a plurality of spaced contact protrusions, each contact protrusion can be in contact with the copper bar 2021 in the conductive array 202. The distance between the contact protrusions also meets the pre-set safety regulation distance, so that the distance between the plurality of copper bars 2021 can meet the creepage distance in the safety regulations.

[0063] In summary, the power distribution unit provided in the embodiment of the present application comprises: a plurality of power distribution boards, a conductive array, a tail connecting piece, an input end and an output end; the plurality of power distribution boards are arranged in a longitudinal stack, the conductive array is located below the plurality of power distribution boards, and the conductive array is connected with each power distribution board; the tail connecting piece is provided with the input end and the output end, the input end is connected with each power distribution board, and the output end is connected with the conductive array. In the embodiment of the present application, the plurality of power distribution boards are arranged in a longitudinal stack, so that the area occupied by the power distribution unit can be reduced, and the input end and the output end are arranged on the tail connecting piece, current input and output are performed through the input end and the output end, so that the volume occupied by the power distribution unit can be further reduced, so that the flexibility and portability of the power distribution unit can be improved on the basis of improving the charging power.

[0064] In the above embodiments, the description of each embodiment has its own focus, and the parts not described or recorded in a certain embodiment can be referred to the related description of other embodiments.

[0065] Those skilled in the art can appreciate that the units and algorithm steps of the examples described in combination with the embodiments disclosed herein can be realized by electronic hardware or a combination of computer software and electronic hardware. Whether the functions are realized in hardware or software mode depends on the specific application and design constraints of the technical solution. The skilled person can use different methods to implement the described functions for each specific application, but such implementation should not be considered beyond the scope of the present application.

[0066] In the embodiments provided in the present application, it should be understood that the disclosed devices / apparatuses and methods can be implemented in other ways. For example, the device / apparatus embodiments described above are only schematic, for example, the division of the modules or units is only a logical function division, and actual implementation can have another division manner, for example, a plurality of units or components can be combined or integrated into another system, or some features can be ignored or not executed. In addition, the coupling or direct coupling or communication connection between the shown or discussed mutual elements can be indirect coupling or communication connection through some interfaces, devices or units, and can be electrical, mechanical or other forms.

[0067] It should be understood that when used in the specification and the appended claims of the present application, the term "comprising" indicates the presence of the described features, integers, steps, operations, elements and / or components, but does not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, elements, components and / or sets thereof.

[0068] It should also be understood that, in the description of the application and the appended claims, the term "and / or" is used to mean one or more of the associated listed items, as well as the sum of all possible combinations of the associated listed items. It should also be understood that, in the description of the application and the appended claims, the term "comprises / comprising" or "includes / including" is used to mean one or more of the associated listed items, as well as the sum of all possible combinations of the associated listed items.

[0069] As used in the description of the application and the appended claims, the term "if' can be interpreted to mean "when" or "upon" or "in response to determining" or "in response to detecting," depending on the context. Similarly, the phrase "if it is determined" or "if [a described condition or event] is detected" can be interpreted to mean "upon determining" or "in response to determining" or "upon detecting [the described condition or event]" or "in response to detecting [the described condition or event]," depending on the context.

[0070] In addition, the terms "first", "second", "third", etc. as used in the description of the application and the appended claims are merely used to differentiate descriptions, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0071] Reference in the specification to "one embodiment" or "some embodiments" means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with the embodiment is included in at least one embodiment of the application. The appearances of the phrase "in one embodiment" or "in some embodiments" in various places in the specification are not necessarily all referring to the same embodiment, although it can. The terms "including," "comprising," "having" and variations thereof are meant to encompass the items listed thereafter and equivalents thereof as well as additional items. Unless otherwise noted, terms such as "first" and "second" are used herein, not to imply relative importance but to distinguish one item from another.

[0072] Finally, it should be noted that the above-described embodiments are merely intended to illustrate the technical solutions of the present application, but not to limit the same; even though the present application has been described in detail with reference to the above-described embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that they can still make modifications to the technical solutions recorded in the above-described embodiments, or make equivalent replacements to some or all of the technical features thereof; and such modifications or replacements do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present application.

Claims

1. A power distribution unit, characterized by, The power distribution unit comprises a plurality of power distribution boards, a conductive array, a tail connector, an input end and an output end; The plurality of power distribution boards are longitudinally stacked, and the conductive array is located below the plurality of power distribution boards; The tail connector is provided with the input end and the output end, the input end is connected with each power distribution board, and the output end is connected with the conductive array.

2. The power distribution unit of claim 1, wherein, Each power distribution board is electrically connected through a power board connector located on a side of the power distribution unit opposite to the tail connector.

3. The power distribution unit of claim 1, wherein, A connector is arranged between the conductive array and the adjacent power distribution board, and the connector is used for electrically connecting the conductive array and the power distribution board adjacent to the conductive array.

4. The power distribution unit of claim 1, wherein, The conductive array comprises a plurality of copper bars. Each copper bar is connected with the output end at an end close to the tail connector.

5. The power distribution unit of claim 1, wherein, The conductive array comprises a plurality of copper bars, and the tail connector is provided with a plurality of input ends and a plurality of output ends. For each power distribution board, the power distribution board corresponds to at least one input end, and the power distribution board is connected with the corresponding at least one input end. Each copper bar corresponds to one of the output ends, and each copper bar is connected with the corresponding output end.

6. The power distribution unit of claim 5, wherein, Each power distribution board is provided with at least one power line interface. The power line interfaces of the plurality of power distribution boards correspond to the plurality of input ends one by one, and the power line interface of the power distribution board is connected with the input end corresponding to the power line interface through a power line.

7. The power distribution unit of any of claims 1 to 6, wherein, A spacer is arranged between each power distribution board, and the height of the spacer is determined according to safety regulations of the power distribution unit.

8. The power distribution unit of any of claims 1 to 6, wherein, For each power distribution board, the power distribution board comprises a plurality of power distribution sub-boards. The plurality of power distribution sub-boards in the same power distribution board are located at the same height.

9. The power distribution unit of any of claims 1 to 6, wherein, The power distribution unit further comprises a support frame located below the conductive array and used for supporting the conductive array. The support frame is provided with a plurality of contact protrusions distributed at intervals, and each contact protrusion is in contact with a copper bar in the conductive array.

10. A charging device, characterized by The charging device comprises a charging module, a charging interface and the power distribution unit according to any one of claims 1 to 9, and the power distribution unit is connected with the charging module and the charging interface. The charging module is used for supplying power to the power distribution unit. The power distribution unit is used for adjusting the charging power when the charging module is powered, and supplying power to the charging interface according to the adjusted charging power. The charging interface is used for charging the device according to the adjusted charging power.

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