gun rest and charging assembly

Abstract

This utility model discloses a gun holder for holding a charging gun. The gun holder includes a gun holder body, an elastic element, and a locking element. The gun holder body has a insertion cavity for inserting the charging gun, and the inner side wall of the gun holder body has a through hole for the locking element to move. The outer side wall of the gun holder body has a first sleeve that coaxially communicates with the through hole. At least part of the locking element protrudes from the end of the first sleeve near the through hole. During the insertion / removal of the charging gun from the insertion cavity, the locking element is compressed by the pressure of the charging gun within the first sleeve, compressing the elastic element. When the charging gun is fully inserted, the elastic element recovers its deformation, pushing the locking element along the first sleeve into the slot of the charging gun. This utility model, by setting the first sleeve, ensures that the locking element moves only in a straight line due to the axial constraint of the first sleeve, avoiding jamming or slot wear caused by swaying. At the same time, the coaxial design of the first sleeve and the through hole improves the smoothness of the locking element's movement within the through hole and the first sleeve, thereby reducing the difficulty of inserting and removing the charging gun from the gun holder, improving the smoothness of insertion and removal, and making operation simple and convenient.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of charging equipment technology, and in particular to a gun holder and a charging assembly. Background Technology

[0002] As new energy electric vehicle technology matures, the corresponding charging stations have also developed rapidly to facilitate charging for users and ensure effective vehicle range. When a vehicle needs charging, the charging gun on the charging station is inserted into the charging port of the electric vehicle to begin charging. After charging is complete, the charging gun is retracted into the charging station's socket for safekeeping and protection.

[0003] In existing technologies, the insertion and removal between the charging gun and the gun socket is not smooth, which cannot meet customer needs. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a gun holder that solves the problem of unsmooth insertion and removal between the charging gun and the gun holder.

[0005] This utility model proposes a gun holder for holding a charging gun, including a gun holder body, an elastic element, and a snap-fit ​​element. The gun holder body has a plug-in cavity for inserting the charging gun, and the inner side wall of the gun holder body has a through hole for the snap-fit ​​element to move. The outer side wall of the gun holder body has a first sleeve that is coaxially connected to the through hole. At least part of the snap-fit ​​element protrudes from the end of the first sleeve near the through hole. During the process of inserting / removing the charging gun into the plug-in cavity, the snap-fit ​​element is compressed by the pressure of the charging gun within the first sleeve, thus compressing the elastic element. When the charging gun is fully inserted, the elastic element recovers its deformation and pushes the snap-fit ​​element along the first sleeve into the slot of the charging gun.

[0006] In one embodiment, the gun mount further includes a cover plate connected to the outer side wall of the gun mount body, the cover plate forming a receiving cavity, the first sleeve being located in the receiving cavity, at least a portion of the elastic member being disposed within the first sleeve, a first end of the elastic member abutting against the end of the snap-fit ​​member away from the insertion cavity, and a second end abutting against the bottom wall of the receiving cavity.

[0007] In one embodiment, a second sleeve is provided on the side of the cover plate near the insertion cavity, the second sleeve being provided corresponding to the first sleeve, and the second end of the elastic member abutting against the second sleeve.

[0008] In one embodiment, the outer wall of the gun base body is provided with mounting blocks located on both sides of the first sleeve. The mounting blocks have first mounting holes. The side of the cover plate near the insertion cavity is provided with a limiting post connected to the mounting block. The limiting post has a second mounting hole. Screws are used to fix the cover plate to the mounting block through the first mounting hole and the second mounting hole.

[0009] In one embodiment, the inner wall of the gun mount is provided with a through-hole for venting and / or draining air.

[0010] In one embodiment, the axial direction of the first sleeve is perpendicular to the insertion / removal direction of the insertion cavity.

[0011] In one embodiment, the snap-fit ​​member has a stop block and a protrusion connected to the stop block, at least a portion of the protrusion being disposed in the through hole, and the stop block being disposed in the first sleeve.

[0012] In one embodiment, the diameter of the first sleeve is larger than the diameter of the through hole.

[0013] In one embodiment, the protrusion has a first guide slope on the side along the direction in which the charging gun is pulled out of the plug cavity, and the first guide slope is used to abut against the end of the charging gun along the direction in which it is inserted into the plug cavity;

[0014] Alternatively, the protrusion has a second guide slope on one side along the direction in which the charging gun is inserted into the plug cavity, and the second guide slope is used to abut against the edge of the slot on one side along the direction in which the charging gun is inserted into the plug cavity.

[0015] This utility model also provides a charging component, including:

[0016] Charging gun; and

[0017] As described in any of the above, the gun head of the charging gun is inserted into the insertion cavity of the gun holder.

[0018] This utility model relates to a charging gun holder for holding a charging gun. It includes a holder body, an elastic element, and a locking element. The holder body has a insertion cavity for inserting the charging gun. The inner wall of the holder body has a through hole for the locking element to move. The outer wall of the holder body has a first sleeve that coaxially communicates with the through hole. At least part of the locking element protrudes from the end of the first sleeve near the through hole. During the insertion / removal of the charging gun from the insertion cavity, the locking element is compressed by the charging gun pressure within the first sleeve, compressing the elastic element. When the charging gun is fully inserted, the elastic element recovers its deformation, pushing the locking element along the first sleeve into the charging gun's slot. This utility model, by setting up the first sleeve, ensures that the locking element moves only in a straight line, avoiding jamming or slot wear caused by swaying. Simultaneously, the coaxial design of the first sleeve and the through hole improves the smoothness of the locking element's movement within the through hole and the first sleeve, reducing the difficulty of inserting and removing the charging gun from the holder, improving the smoothness of insertion and removal, and making operation simple and convenient. Attached Figure Description

[0019] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, 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 the structures shown in these drawings without creative effort.

[0020] Figure 1 This is an exploded perspective view of an embodiment of the gun mount of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of an embodiment of the gun mount of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view from one perspective of an embodiment of the gun mount of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view from another perspective of an embodiment of the gun mount of this utility model.

[0024] Explanation of icon numbers:

[0025] label name label name label name 10 Gun base body 20 elastic element 40 cover plate 10A Plug cavity 21 First end 40A Receiving cavity 10B Through hole 22 Second end 41 Second sleeve 10C Leakage 30 Card connector 42 Limiting post 11 First sleeve 31 Stop block 42A Second mounting hole 12 Mounting Block 32 bump 100 Gun mount 12A First mounting hole 321 First guide slope 200 Charging gun 13 screw 322 Second guide slope 200A Card slot

[0026] The realization of the purpose, functional features and advantages of this utility model will be further explained in conjunction with the embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. Detailed Implementation

[0027] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0028] It should be noted that all directional indicators (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.) in this utility model embodiment are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement of each component in a certain specific posture (as shown in the figure). If the specific posture changes, the directional indicator will also change accordingly.

[0029] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connection," "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, "fixing" can mean a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; it can mean a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can mean a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; it can mean the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise explicitly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0030] Furthermore, in this utility model, descriptions involving "first," "second," etc., are for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, features defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of those features. Additionally, the word "and / or" throughout the text means including three parallel solutions; taking "A and / or B" as an example, it includes solution A, solution B, or a solution that simultaneously satisfies A and B. Furthermore, the technical solutions of the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but this must be based on the ability of those skilled in the art to implement them. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or impossible to implement, it should be considered that such a combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection claimed by this utility model.

[0031] As new energy electric vehicle technology matures, the corresponding charging stations have also developed rapidly to facilitate vehicle charging and ensure effective range. When a vehicle needs charging, the charging gun on the charging station is inserted into the electric vehicle's charging port to begin charging. After charging is complete, the charging gun is retracted into the charging station's socket for safekeeping and protection. However, current technology suffers from awkward insertion and removal between the charging gun and the socket, failing to meet customer needs.

[0032] Please refer to Figures 1 to 4 This utility model proposes a gun holder 100 for holding a charging gun 200. The gun holder 100 includes a gun holder body 10, an elastic element 20, and a locking element 30. The gun holder body 10 has a plug-in cavity 10A for inserting the charging gun 200. The inner side wall of the gun holder body 10 has a through hole 10B for moving the locking element 30. The outer side wall of the gun holder body 10 has a first sleeve 11 that is coaxially connected with the through hole 10B. At least part of the locking element 30 protrudes from the end of the first sleeve 11 near the through hole 10B. During the process of inserting / removing the charging gun 200 into the plug-in cavity 10A, the locking element 30 is compressed by the pressure of the charging gun 200 within the first sleeve 11, thus compressing the elastic element 20. When the charging gun 200 is inserted into the correct position, the elastic element 20 recovers its deformation and pushes the locking element 30 along the first sleeve 11 into the slot 200A of the charging gun 200.

[0033] Understandably, the gun holder body 10 includes a base plate and a cylindrical structure extending along a direction perpendicular to the base plate. The cylindrical structure forms a plug-in cavity 10A for inserting the charging gun 200. The inner side wall of the cylindrical structure is provided with a through hole 10B for the movement of the locking member 30. The outer side wall of the cylindrical structure is provided with a first sleeve 11 that is coaxially connected with the through hole 10B. At least part of the locking member 30 protrudes from the end of the first sleeve 11 near the through hole 10B. One or more first sleeves 11 can be provided. Multiple first sleeves 11 are evenly arranged along the outer peripheral wall of the cylindrical structure. During the insertion (or removal) of the charging gun 200 into the insertion cavity 10A, the locking member 30 is compressed, causing the locking member 30 to overcome the elastic force of the elastic member 20 and move outward along the direction of the first sleeve 11 into the insertion cavity 10A. This allows the locking member 30 to provide space for the charging gun 200 to move, facilitating its smooth insertion (or removal) from the insertion cavity 10A. When the charging gun 200 is fully inserted, the slot 200A of the charging gun 200 can accommodate the locking member 30. The elastic restoring force of the elastic element 20 drives the snap-fit ​​element 30 to insert into the slot 200A. The axial constraint of the first sleeve 11 ensures that the snap-fit ​​element 30 moves only in a straight line, avoiding jamming or slot wear caused by swaying. At the same time, the coaxial design of the first sleeve 30 and the through hole 10B improves the smoothness of the snap-fit ​​element 30's movement within the through hole 10B and the first sleeve 11, thereby reducing the difficulty of inserting and removing the charging gun 200 from the gun holder 100, improving the smoothness of insertion and removal, and making operation simple and convenient. The snap-fit ​​element 30 needs to be compressed by external force to exit the slot 200A. The cooperation between the snap-fit ​​element 30 and the slot 200A achieves a reliable connection between the charging gun 200 and the gun holder structure 100, effectively preventing accidental gun disengagement caused by external force collisions.

[0034] In addition, when the user inserts the charging gun 200 into the insertion cavity 10A, the user needs to squeeze the snap-fit ​​30 to overcome the elastic force of the elastic member 20. When the charging gun 200 is inserted into place, the elastic force of the elastic member 20 drives the snap-fit ​​30 into the slot 200A. Therefore, at the moment the charging gun 200 is inserted into place, the user can experience a significant change in feel, and the user can easily and quickly determine that the charging gun 200 has been inserted into place.

[0035] This utility model provides an embodiment, please refer to it. Figure 1-3 The gun mount 100 also includes a cover plate 40 connected to the outer side wall of the gun mount body 10. The cover plate 40 forms a receiving cavity 40A. A first sleeve 11 is located in the receiving cavity 40A. At least a portion of the elastic member 20 is disposed in the first sleeve 11. The first end 21 of the elastic member 20 abuts against the end of the snap-fit ​​member 30 away from the insertion cavity 10A, and the second end 22 abuts against the bottom wall of the receiving cavity 40A.

[0036] Understandably, the sealed cavity formed by the cover plate 40 and the gun base body 10 can protect the first sleeve 11, the snap-fit ​​member 30, and the elastic member 20 from external environmental interference, such as dust and moisture. The cover plate 40 can be a curved structure, forming a receiving cavity 40A. After the cover plate 40 is connected to the gun base body 10, a sealed cavity is formed, and the receiving cavity 40A is located within this sealed cavity to protect the components within the receiving cavity 40A from external environmental interference. The first sleeve 11 is located within the receiving cavity 40A, and at least part of the elastic member 20 is disposed within the first sleeve 11. The first end 21 of the elastic member 20 abuts against the end of the snap-fit ​​member 30 away from the insertion cavity 10A, and the second end 22 abuts against the bottom wall of the receiving cavity 40A. The snap-fit ​​member 30 and the elastic member 20 are integrated within the first sleeve 11, facilitating disassembly, maintenance, or replacement of the elastic member 20, such as when the spring ages, thus reducing maintenance costs. By adjusting the preload parameters of the elastic element 20, such as the spring stiffness, the size of the slot 200A of different specifications of charging gun 200 can be adapted, thereby enhancing the versatility of the gun holder 100.

[0037] This utility model provides an embodiment, please refer to it. Figure 1 , Figure 3 The cover plate 40 is provided with a second sleeve 41 on the side near the insertion cavity 10A. The second sleeve 41 is provided corresponding to the first sleeve 11, and the second end 21 of the elastic member 20 abuts against the second sleeve 41.

[0038] Understandably, the first end 21 of the elastic element 20 is guided and limited by the first sleeve 11, and the second end 22 of the elastic element 20 is guided and limited by the second sleeve 41. Through the cooperation of the first sleeve 11 and the second sleeve 41, the elastic element 20 is guided and limited as a whole, thereby improving the motion accuracy.

[0039] This utility model provides an embodiment, please refer to it. Figure 1 , Figure 3 The outer wall of the gun base body 10 is provided with mounting blocks 12 located on both sides of the first sleeve 11. The mounting blocks 12 are provided with first mounting holes 12A. The cover plate 40 is provided with a limiting post 42 connected to the mounting block 12 on the side near the insertion cavity 10A. The limiting post 42 is provided with a second mounting hole 42A. The screw 13 fixes the cover plate 40 to the mounting block 12 through the first mounting hole 12A and the second mounting hole 42A.

[0040] Understandably, the cover plate 40 is provided with a limiting post 42 connected to the mounting block 12 on the side near the insertion cavity 10A. The screw 13 fixes the cover plate 40 to the mounting block 12 through the first mounting hole 12A and the second mounting hole 42A, so that the cover plate 40 is fixedly connected to the gun base body 10.

[0041] This utility model provides an embodiment, please refer to it. Figure 1-2 The inner wall of the gun mount body 10 is provided with a through hole 10B, which is used for venting and / or draining air.

[0042] This utility model provides an embodiment, please refer to it. Figure 1 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 The axial direction of the first sleeve 11 is perpendicular to the insertion and removal direction of the insertion cavity 10A. Understandably, the axial direction of the first sleeve 11 being perpendicular to the insertion and removal direction of the insertion cavity 10A can reduce the insertion and removal resistance between the charging gun 200 and the gun holder 100.

[0043] This utility model provides an embodiment, please refer to it. Figure 1 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 The snap-fit ​​member 30 has a stop block 31 and a protrusion 32 connected to the stop block 31. At least part of the protrusion 32 is provided in the through hole 10B, and the stop block 31 is provided in the first sleeve 11.

[0044] Understandably, the stop block 31 and the protrusion 32 can be integrally formed or separately formed. At least part of the protrusion 32 is provided in the through hole 10B. The protrusion 32 moves back and forth in the through hole 10B to get closer to or away from the charging gun 200, so as to lock or release the charging gun 200.

[0045] This utility model provides an embodiment, please refer to it. Figure 1 , Figure 3 The diameter of the first sleeve 11 is larger than the diameter of the through hole 10B.

[0046] Understandably, the diameter difference between the first sleeve 11 and the through hole 10B forms a stepped constraint, which limits the axial movement of the stop block 31 of the snap-fit ​​component 30, so that the stop block 31 of the snap-fit ​​component 30 can only move within the first sleeve 11, and the protrusion 32 of the snap-fit ​​component 30 can move back and forth within the through hole 10B and the first sleeve 11, so as to achieve the locking or unlocking of the charging gun 200.

[0047] This utility model provides an embodiment, please refer to it. Figure 4 The protrusion 32 has a first guide slope 321 on one side along the direction of the charging gun 200 being pulled out of the plug-in cavity 10A. The first guide slope 321 is used to abut against one end of the charging gun 200 along the direction of insertion into the plug-in cavity 10A.

[0048] Alternatively, the protrusion 32 has a second guide slope 322 on one side of the charging gun 200 inserted into the plug cavity 10A, and the second guide slope 322 is used to abut against the edge of the card slot 200A on one side of the charging gun 200 inserted into the plug cavity 10A.

[0049] When the charging gun 200 moves into the insertion cavity 10A along one end until it contacts the first guide slope 321, the first guide slope 321 abuts against the end of the charging gun 200 along the insertion cavity 10A under the elastic force of the elastic member 20. As the charging gun 200 continues to move into the insertion cavity 10A, the end of the charging gun 200 along the insertion cavity 10A continuously presses against the first guide slope 321, thereby causing the locking member 30 to press against the elastic member 20 and move out of the insertion cavity 10A along the direction of the first sleeve 11. When the locking member 30 moves out of the insertion cavity 10A along the direction of the first sleeve 11, it makes room for the charging gun 200 to move into the insertion cavity 10A, preventing the locking member 30 from blocking the charging gun 200 from moving into the insertion cavity 10A. Until the slot 200A moves to the position of the latching member 30, providing a space for the latching member 30, the elastic force of the elastic member 20 is released, driving the latching member 30 into the slot 200A. Thus, by setting the first guide slope 321, during the insertion of the charging gun 200 into the insertion cavity 10A, it is convenient to press the latching member 30 outwards along the direction of the first sleeve 11, thereby making room for the charging gun 200 to move and facilitating its smooth insertion into the insertion cavity 10A.

[0050] As the charging gun 200 is pulled out of the insertion cavity 10A, under the elastic force of the elastic member 20, the second guide slope 322 abuts against the edge of the slot 200A along the direction in which the charging gun 200 is inserted into the insertion cavity 10A. The slot 200A continuously presses the second guide slope 322 along the edge in the direction in which the charging gun 200 is inserted into the insertion cavity 10A, causing the locking member 30 to press the elastic member 20 to move out of the insertion cavity 10A along the direction of the first sleeve 11. This allows the locking member 30 to disengage from the slot 200A, thus enabling the charging gun 200 to be smoothly pulled out of the insertion cavity 10A. Therefore, by setting the second guide slope 322, during the process of the charging gun 200 being pulled out of the insertion cavity 10A, it is convenient to press the locking member 30 out of the insertion cavity 10A along the direction of the first sleeve 11, thereby providing space for the charging gun 200 to move and facilitating its smooth withdrawal from the insertion cavity 10A.

[0051] This utility model also proposes a charging assembly, which includes a charging gun 200 and a gun holder 100. The specific structure of the gun holder 100 is as described in the above embodiments. Since this charging assembly adopts all the technical solutions of all the above embodiments, it has at least all the beneficial effects brought about by the technical solutions of the above embodiments, which will not be described in detail here. The head of the charging gun 200 is inserted into the insertion cavity 10A of the gun holder 100.

[0052] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0053] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described above, it is understood that the above embodiments are exemplary and should not be construed as limiting the present invention. Those skilled in the art can make changes, modifications, substitutions and variations to the above embodiments within the scope of the present invention without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention.

Claims

1. A gun stand for placing a charging gun, characterized in that, The gun holder includes a gun holder body, an elastic element, and a locking element. The gun holder body has a insertion cavity for inserting the charging gun. The inner side wall of the gun holder body has a through hole for the locking element to move. The outer side wall of the gun holder body has a first sleeve that is coaxially connected to the through hole. At least part of the locking element protrudes from the end of the first sleeve near the through hole. During the process of inserting / removing the charging gun into the insertion cavity, the locking element is compressed by the pressure of the charging gun within the first sleeve, thus compressing the elastic element. When the charging gun is fully inserted, the elastic element recovers its deformation and pushes the locking element along the first sleeve into the slot of the charging gun.

2. A gun rest as claimed in claim 1, wherein The gun mount also includes a cover plate connected to the outer side wall of the gun mount body. The cover plate forms a receiving cavity. The first sleeve is located in the receiving cavity. At least a portion of the elastic element is disposed in the first sleeve. The first end of the elastic element abuts against the end of the snap-fit ​​member away from the insertion cavity, and the second end abuts against the bottom wall of the receiving cavity.

3. A holster according to claim 2, wherein, The cover plate is provided with a second sleeve on the side near the insertion cavity. The second sleeve is provided corresponding to the first sleeve, and the second end of the elastic member abuts against the second sleeve.

4. A holster according to claim 2, wherein, The outer wall of the gun base body is provided with mounting blocks located on both sides of the first sleeve. The mounting blocks have first mounting holes. The side of the cover plate near the insertion cavity is provided with a limiting post connected to the mounting block. The limiting post has a second mounting hole. Screws are used to fix the cover plate to the mounting block through the first mounting hole and the second mounting hole.

5. A holster according to claim 1, wherein, The inner wall of the gun mount is provided with a through-hole for venting and / or draining air.

6. A holster according to claim 1, wherein, The axial direction of the first sleeve is perpendicular to the insertion and extraction direction of the insertion cavity.

7. A holster according to claim 1, wherein, The snap-fit ​​component has a stop block and a protrusion connected to the stop block, at least a portion of the protrusion is located in the through hole, and the stop block is located in the first sleeve.

8. A holster according to claim 7, wherein, The diameter of the first sleeve is larger than the diameter of the through hole.

9. A holster according to claim 7, wherein, The protrusion has a first guide slope on one side along the direction in which the charging gun is pulled out of the plug cavity, and the first guide slope is used to abut against one end of the charging gun along the direction in which it is inserted into the plug cavity; Alternatively, the protrusion has a second guide slope on one side along the direction in which the charging gun is inserted into the plug cavity, and the second guide slope is used to abut against the edge of the slot on one side along the direction in which the charging gun is inserted into the plug cavity.

10. A charging assembly, characterized by, The charging component includes: Charging gun; and According to any one of claims 1 to 9, the gun head of the charging gun is inserted into the insertion cavity of the gun holder.

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