Electric vehicle charging and discharging connector

Abstract

The utility model belongs to the connector field, and especially relates to an electric vehicle charging and discharging connector comprising a housing; the key is arranged on the shell and can slide between a locking position and an unlocking position along a first direction relative to the shell, the key is provided with a first clamping part, the first clamping part is configured to be mutually clamped and matched with a second clamping part on the socket, and when the connector and the socket are mutually plugged and the key is located at the locking position, the first clamping part can be clamped and matched with the second clamping part on the socket; when the key is in the unlocking position, the first clamping part and the second clamping part are in a mutually clamped state, and when the key is in the unlocking position, the first clamping part and the second clamping part are in a mutually separated state; the locking piece is arranged on the shell and can slide between an initial position and a locking position in a reciprocating mode relative to the shell, when the locking piece is located at the locking position, the locking piece limits sliding of the key in the first direction, and when the locking piece is located at the initial position, the key can slide in the first direction. According to the utility model, the charging safety and reliability are improved, and the use convenience of a user is ensured.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of connectors, and in particular relates to a charging and discharging connector for electric vehicles. Background Technology

[0002] With the increasing popularity of electric vehicles, the safety, convenience, and reliability of their charging equipment have become key concerns for users. As a critical component of the charging system, the electric vehicle charging and discharging connector's design and function directly affect the stability of the charging process and the user experience.

[0003] Currently, there are some problems with electric vehicle charging and discharging connectors on the market. On the one hand, many connectors lack a reliable locking mechanism after insertion, making them prone to loosening due to external force, which can affect charging efficiency and even cause safety hazards. On the other hand, while some connectors do have a locking function, the unlocking process is complicated, making it inconvenient for users to quickly remove them and reducing ease of use. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to provide an electric vehicle charging and discharging connector, which aims to solve the technical problems of unreliable charging connection structure, safety hazards and inconvenience in use in the prior art.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides an electric vehicle charging and discharging connector for insertion into a socket. It comprises: a housing; a button disposed on the housing and slidable relative to the housing along a first direction between a locked position and an unlocked position; the button having a first engaging portion configured to engage with a second engaging portion on the socket; when the connector and the socket are inserted and the button is in the locked position, the first engaging portion and the second engaging portion are engaged; when the button is in the unlocked position, the first engaging portion and the second engaging portion are disengaged; and a locking member disposed on the housing and slidable relative to the housing between an initial position and a locked position; when the locking member is in the locked position, the locking member restricts the sliding of the button along the first direction; when the locking member is in the initial position, the button can slide along the first direction.

[0006] Optionally, the housing has a sliding groove along the first direction and an insertion hole along the second direction. The insertion hole communicates with the sliding groove, and the connector and the socket can be plugged into each other along the second direction. The button slides with the sliding groove along the first direction. The first locking part is located in the sliding groove. During the process of plugging the connector and the socket, the second locking part can extend into the sliding groove through the insertion hole and lock into each other with the first locking part.

[0007] Optionally, the first direction and the second direction are perpendicular to each other.

[0008] Optionally, the button is U-shaped and includes a body and two extension walls located at both ends of the body. The housing is provided with two sliding grooves, and the two extension walls are slidably engaged with the two sliding grooves respectively. Two first snap-fit ​​parts are provided, and the two first snap-fit ​​parts are located on the two extension walls respectively. The extension walls are provided with clearance grooves, and the first snap-fit ​​parts are elastic buckles formed at the clearance grooves.

[0009] Optionally, the housing has a receiving groove, and the body is embedded in the receiving groove. When the button is in the locked position, the outer surface of the body is flush with the outer surface of the housing.

[0010] Optionally, the sliding direction of the locking member is a third direction, and the first direction, the second direction, and the third direction are perpendicular to each other.

[0011] Optionally, the button is provided with a blind groove and a through groove, the through groove passing through the button along the first direction, and the locking member is provided with a stop block. When the locking member is in the locked position, the stop block is located in the blind groove, and when the locking member is in the initial position, the stop block is located in the through groove.

[0012] Optionally, the sliding direction of the locking member is a third direction, the housing has a limiting groove along the third direction, the locking member is configured to slide along the limiting groove, and the button is also provided with a hook. When the locking member is in the initial position and the locked position, the hook is located in the through groove, and the button is engaged in the limiting groove by the hook.

[0013] Optionally, a return spring is provided between the button and the housing, the return spring being configured to ensure that the button always tends to move toward the locked position.

[0014] Optionally, two return springs are provided.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the above-mentioned technical solutions of one or more of the electric vehicle charging and discharging connectors provided in this utility model embodiment have at least one of the following technical effects: During charging, the connector and socket of this utility model need to be plugged into each other. During this plugging process, the button needs to be pressed first so that the button can move from the locked position to the unlocked position. Then, the connector is inserted into the socket. Finally, the button is moved back to the locked position so that the first locking part on the button can engage with the second locking part on the socket. After completing the above-mentioned plugging action between the connector and the socket, the locking member can be pushed so that the locking member can restrict the sliding of the button in the first direction, thereby keeping the button in the locked position and ensuring that the connector will not easily fall off the socket when subjected to external force. Correspondingly, after charging, the locking member can be moved back to the initial position. At this time, the button can move freely in the first direction because it is no longer blocked by the locking member. Therefore, when the button is moved to the unlocked position again, the first locking part and the second locking part can be separated, thereby separating the connector from the socket. The electric vehicle charging and discharging connector of this utility model improves charging safety and reliability by setting a two-stage locking structure. At the same time, users can unlock it simply by moving the button and the locking part, ensuring user convenience. Attached Figure Description

[0016] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the connector and socket in this utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the connector structure in this utility model;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the button structure in this utility model;

[0020] Figure 4 for Figure 3 A structural diagram of the other side;

[0021] Figure 5 for Figure 4 A partial structural diagram of point A;

[0022] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the housing and the return spring in this utility model;

[0023] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the bottom of the shell in this utility model.

[0024] The following are the labeling elements in the figure:

[0025] Connector 100, housing 110, slide groove 111, socket 112, receiving groove 113, limiting groove 114, button 120, body 121, extension wall 122, clearance groove 123, blind groove 124, through groove 125, first snap-fit ​​part 126, locking member 130, stop block 131, hook 132, return spring 140;

[0026] Socket 200, second snap-fit ​​part 210. Detailed Implementation

[0027] The embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below, examples of which are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and intended to explain the embodiments of the present invention, and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0028] In the description of the embodiments of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "length", "width", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing the embodiments of this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0029] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of embodiments of this utility model, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0030] In this embodiment of the invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this embodiment of the invention according to the specific circumstances.

[0031] like Figures 1 to 7 As shown, this utility model provides an electric vehicle charging and discharging connector 100 for plugging into a socket 200, including a housing 110, a button 120 and a locking member 130.

[0032] The button 120 is disposed on the housing 110 and can slide between a locked position and an unlocked position relative to the housing 110 along a first direction. The button 120 is provided with a first latching part 126, which is configured to engage with a second latching part 210 on the socket 200. When the connector 100 and the socket 200 are plugged in and the button 120 is in the locked position, the first latching part 126 and the second latching part 210 are engaged with each other. When the button 120 is in the unlocked position, the first latching part 126 and the second latching part 210 are separated from each other. The locking member 130 is disposed on the housing 110 and can slide back and forth between an initial position and a locked position relative to the housing 110. When the locking member 130 is in the locked position, the locking member 130 restricts the sliding of the button 120 along the first direction. When the locking member is in the initial position, the button 120 can slide along the first direction.

[0033] Understandably, during charging, the connector 100 and socket 200 of this invention need to be plugged into each other. During this plugging process, the button 120 must first be pressed to move it from the locked position to the unlocked position. Then, the connector 100 is inserted into the socket 200. Finally, the button 120 is moved back to the locked position so that the first latching part 126 on the button 120 can engage with the second latching part 210 on the socket 200. After completing the plugging action between the connector 100 and the socket 200, the locking member 130 can be pushed to restrict the sliding of the button 120 along the first direction, thereby keeping the button 120 in the locked position and ensuring that the connector 100 will not easily detach from the socket 200 under external force. Accordingly, after charging, the locking member 130 can be moved back to its initial position. At this time, the button 120, no longer blocked by the locking member 130, can move freely in the first direction. Therefore, when the button 120 is moved to the unlocked position again, the first locking part 126 and the second locking part 210 can be separated, thereby separating the connector 100 from the socket 200. The electric vehicle charging and discharging connector 100 of this utility model improves charging safety and reliability by setting a two-stage locking structure. At the same time, the user can unlock it simply by moving the button 120 and the locking member 130, ensuring user convenience.

[0034] like Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 7 As shown, in some embodiments of this utility model, the housing 110 has a sliding groove 111 along a first direction and an insertion hole 112 along a second direction. The insertion hole 112 communicates with the sliding groove 111, allowing the connector 100 and the socket 200 to be plugged into each other along the second direction. The button 120 slides and engages with the sliding groove 111 along the first direction. The first engaging part 126 is located within the sliding groove 111. During the insertion of the connector 100 and the socket 200, the second engaging part 210 can extend into the sliding groove 111 through the insertion hole 112 and engage with the first engaging part 126. The sliding groove 111 provides a limiting and sliding guide for the button 120, ensuring the accuracy and reliability of the engagement process, avoiding poor contact caused by incomplete insertion, and improving charging efficiency and stability.

[0035] like Figure 2 As shown, in some embodiments of this utility model, the first direction and the second direction are perpendicular to each other. The first direction can be vertical, and the second direction can be horizontal. In use, the connector 100 can be horizontally pushed to connect to the socket 200, and the button 120 can be vertically pressed to lock and unlock. This design is highly compatible with user habits, simplifying the structure while ensuring user convenience.

[0036] Furthermore, such as Figure 2 As shown, in some embodiments of this utility model, the sliding direction of the locking member 130 can be a third direction, and the first direction, the second direction and the third direction can be perpendicular to each other, that is, the first direction, the second direction and the third direction form mutually perpendicular coordinate axes.

[0037] like Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, in some embodiments of this utility model, the button 120 is U-shaped and includes a body 121 and two extension walls 122 located at both ends of the body 121. The housing 110 has two sliding grooves 111, and the two extension walls 122 slide in cooperation with the two sliding grooves 111 respectively. Two first engaging portions 126 are provided, each located on one of the two extension walls 122. The extension walls 122 have clearance grooves 123, and the first engaging portions 126 are elastic latches formed at the clearance grooves 123. The U-shaped button 120 can be inserted into the housing 110 with its opening facing downwards. The cooperation between the two extension walls 122 and the two sliding grooves 111 increases the stability of the button 120 during sliding. Furthermore, both the first engaging portions 126 and the second engaging portions 210 can be made of an elastic material, such as plastic.

[0038] like Figure 2 and Figure 6 As shown, in some embodiments of this utility model, the housing 110 has a receiving groove 113, and the body 121 is embedded in the receiving groove 113. When the button 120 is in the locked position, the outer surface of the body 121 is flush with the outer surface of the housing 110. Figure 2 In the middle, button 120 is in the locked position and is basically flush with the outer surface of housing 110. When button 120 is pressed, receiving groove 113 can provide guidance for button 120.

[0039] like Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, in some embodiments of this utility model, the button 120 is provided with a blind groove 124 and a through groove 125. The blind groove 124 does not penetrate the button 120 in the first direction, but is connected to the through groove 125 in the third direction. The through groove 125 penetrates the button 120 in the first direction. The locking member 130 is provided with a stop block 131. When the locking member 130 is in the locked position, the stop block 131 is located in the blind groove 124. At this time, the stop block 131 will restrict the movement of the button 120, thereby achieving the purpose of secondary locking. When the locking member 130 is in the initial position, the stop block 131 is located in the through groove 125. At this time, the button 120 can slide freely in the first direction.

[0040] like Figure 6 and Figure 5As shown, in some embodiments of this utility model, the sliding direction of the locking member 130 is the third direction. The housing 110 has a limiting groove 114 along the third direction. The locking member 130 is configured to slide along the limiting groove 114. The limiting groove 114 can provide limiting and guiding for the locking member 130. The button 120 is also provided with a hook 132. When the locking member 130 is in the initial position and the locked position, the hook 132 is located in the through groove 125. The button 120 is engaged in the limiting groove 114 by the hook 132, so that the sliding of the button 120 will not disengage from the limiting groove 114.

[0041] like Figure 6 As shown, in some embodiments of this utility model, a reset spring 140 is provided between the button 120 and the housing 110. The reset spring 140 is configured to make the button 120 always tend to move toward the locked position, so that after the user presses the button 120, the button 120 can return to the locked position under the action of the reset spring 140.

[0042] like Figure 6 As shown, in some embodiments of this utility model, two reset springs 140 are provided, which makes the sliding and reset of the button 120 more stable and smooth.

[0043] The above description, in conjunction with specific preferred embodiments, provides a further detailed explanation of this utility model. It should not be construed that the specific implementation of this utility model is limited to these descriptions. For those skilled in the art, the architectural form of this utility model can be flexibly varied without departing from its concept, and a series of products can be derived. Any simple deductions or substitutions should be considered as falling within the patent protection scope defined by the submitted claims.

Claims

1. An electric vehicle charging and discharging connector for plug-in mating with a socket, characterized in that, include: case; A button is disposed on the housing and can slide relative to the housing in a first direction between a locked position and an unlocked position. The button is provided with a first latching part, which is configured to engage with a second latching part on the socket. When the connector and the socket are plugged in and the button is in the locked position, the first latching part and the second latching part are engaged with each other. When the button is in the unlocked position, the first latching part and the second latching part are disengaged. A locking member is disposed on the housing and can slide back and forth between an initial position and a locked position relative to the housing. When the locking member is in the locked position, the locking member restricts the sliding of the button along the first direction. When the locking member is in the initial position, the button can slide along the first direction.

2. The electric vehicle charging and discharging connector of claim 1, wherein, The housing has a sliding groove along the first direction and an insertion hole along the second direction. The insertion hole communicates with the sliding groove. The connector and the socket can be plugged into each other along the second direction. The button slides with the sliding groove along the first direction. The first locking part is located in the sliding groove. During the process of plugging the connector and the socket, the second locking part can extend into the sliding groove through the insertion hole and lock into each other with the first locking part.

3. The electric vehicle charging and discharging connector of claim 2, wherein, The first direction and the second direction are perpendicular to each other.

4. The electric vehicle charging and discharging connector of claim 2, wherein, The button is U-shaped and includes a body and two extension walls located at both ends of the body. The housing is provided with two sliding grooves, and the two extension walls are slidably engaged with the two sliding grooves respectively. There are two first snap-fit ​​parts, and the two first snap-fit ​​parts are located on the two extension walls respectively. The extension walls are provided with clearance grooves, and the first snap-fit ​​parts are elastic buckles formed at the clearance grooves.

5. The electric vehicle charging and discharging connector of claim 4, wherein, The housing has a receiving groove, and the body is embedded in the receiving groove. When the button is in the locked position, the outer surface of the body is flush with the outer surface of the housing.

6. The electric vehicle charging and discharging connector of claim 2, wherein, The sliding direction of the locking member is a third direction, and the first direction, the second direction, and the third direction are perpendicular to each other.

7. The electric vehicle charging and discharging connector of claim 1, wherein, The button has a blind groove and a through groove. The through groove passes through the button along the first direction. The locking member has a stop block. When the locking member is in the locked position, the stop block is located in the blind groove. When the locking member is in the initial position, the stop block is located in the through groove.

8. The electric vehicle charging and discharging connector of claim 7, wherein, The sliding direction of the locking member is a third direction. The housing has a limiting groove along the third direction. The locking member is configured to slide along the limiting groove. The button is also provided with a hook. When the locking member is in the initial position and the locked position, the hook is located in the through groove. The button is engaged in the limiting groove by the hook.

9. The electric vehicle charging and discharging connector according to claim 1, characterized in that, A return spring is provided between the button and the housing, and the return spring is configured to make the button always tend to move toward the locked position.

10. The electric vehicle charging and discharging connector of claim 9, wherein, There are two return springs.

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