AC / DC integrated modular charging socket with connector

By designing an AC/DC integrated modular charging socket, adopting a quick-connect method and a locking sealing structure, the complex assembly process and after-sales maintenance problems of existing charging socket products have been solved. This has achieved integration of production efficiency and equipment, simplified the wire harness production process, improved production efficiency, and reduced equipment reliability and production efficiency.

CN224335475UActive Publication Date: 2026-06-09SHENZHEN YIWA TECH CO LTD

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
SHENZHEN YIWA TECH CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-06-05
Publication Date
2026-06-09

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing charging socket products have complex wiring harness assembly processes, cumbersome assembly procedures, difficult after-sales maintenance, and are not easy to operate, making it difficult to meet the integration requirements of compact charging piles.

Method used

Design a modular AC/DC integrated charging socket with connectors. It adopts DC and AC charging sockets on the flange panel, realizes the quick connection of cables and terminals through quick plug-in method, and uses a locking and sealing structure to ensure the reliability and sealing of the connection.

Benefits of technology

The integration of charging sockets simplifies the wiring harness assembly process, improves production efficiency, facilitates after-sales maintenance and replacement, enhances equipment reliability, and reduces costs.

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Abstract

This utility model discloses a modular AC / DC integrated charging socket with connectors. The technical solution includes: a flange panel and a DC charging socket and an AC charging socket disposed on the flange panel. The AC charging socket includes an AC charging socket housing, a set of AC charging terminals disposed within the AC charging socket housing, a set of AC signal terminals disposed within the AC charging socket housing via a first PCB board, an AC rear cover disposed at the rear end of the AC charging socket housing, and an AC connector disposed at the rear end of the AC rear cover. The advantages are as follows: 1. Integration reduces processes, facilitates automatic assembly of wiring harnesses, and improves production efficiency; 2. Quick-connect design facilitates after-sales maintenance and easy replacement.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of new energy vehicles, and in particular relates to a modular charging socket. Background Technology

[0002] With the government's promotion of new energy electric vehicles and the rapid growth of market demand, the compatibility and reliability of charging facilities have become key challenges. Currently, charging sockets at home and abroad are mainly divided into AC and DC standards. However, the existing products have complex wiring harness assembly processes and cumbersome assembly procedures. Furthermore, the existing products are difficult to maintain after-sales and are not easy to operate, which increases the complexity and cost of the equipment and makes it difficult to meet the integration requirements of compact charging piles. Utility Model Content

[0003] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to provide a modular AC / DC integrated charging socket with connectors.

[0004] To solve the above problems, the technical solution adopted by this utility model includes: a flange panel and a DC charging socket and an AC charging socket disposed on the flange panel. The AC charging socket includes an AC charging socket housing, a set of AC charging terminals disposed within the AC charging socket housing, a set of AC signal terminals disposed within the AC charging socket housing via a first PCB board, an AC rear cover disposed at the rear end of the AC charging socket housing, and an AC connector disposed at the rear end of the AC rear cover. The AC connector includes an AC connector housing, an AC charging adapter terminal disposed within the AC connector housing, and an AC connector rear cover disposed at the rear end of the AC connector housing. The front end of the AC charging adapter terminal is inserted into the rear end of the AC charging terminal, the side wall is provided with an annular locking platform, and the rear end is provided with a cable mounting hole. The AC connector housing is provided with a bushing adapted to the front end of the AC charging adapter terminal, and the front end of the AC connector rear cover is provided with an elastic locking claw that engages with the annular locking platform.

[0005] The upper end of the AC connector rear cover is provided with a first latch that connects to the rear end of the AC connector rear cover.

[0006] The lower end of the first latch is connected to a secondary locking component for AC terminals.

[0007] The front end of the AC charging adapter terminal is provided with a spring wire that connects to the rear end of the AC charging terminal.

[0008] The front end of the AC connector housing is provided with a first sealing ring that seals with the AC rear cover, the front end of the AC connector rear cover is provided with a second sealing ring that seals with the AC connector housing, and the rear end is provided with a sealing plug that seals with the cable.

[0009] The AC connector housing is provided with a CP signal serial terminal.

[0010] The DC charging socket includes a DC charging socket housing, a set of DC charging terminals disposed within the DC charging socket housing, a set of DC signal terminals disposed within the DC charging socket housing via a second PCB board, a DC back cover disposed at the rear end of the DC charging socket housing, and a DC connector disposed on one side of the DC back cover. The DC connector includes a DC connector housing, a DC charging adapter terminal disposed within the DC connector housing, and a DC connector back cover disposed at the rear end of the DC connector housing. The DC charging adapter terminal is inserted into the rear end of the DC charging terminals, and the rear end is provided with a cable soldering part.

[0011] The rear end of the DC charging terminal is provided with an adapter conductive rod that is plugged into the DC charging adapter terminal.

[0012] The DC connector housing is provided with a second latch that is attached to the rear end of the DC back cover.

[0013] The lower end of the second latch is connected to a DC-terminal secondary locking component.

[0014] The advantages of this utility model of AC / DC integrated modular charging socket with connector are as follows: 1. It adopts integration, reduces processes, facilitates automatic assembly of wire harnesses, and improves production efficiency; 2. It adopts quick-connect method, which facilitates after-sales maintenance and is easy to replace.

[0015] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the back structure of the AC / DC integrated modular charging socket with connectors according to this utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of the AC charging socket of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of the AC connector of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of the DC charging socket of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional view of the DC connector of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the CP signal series terminal of this utility model. Detailed Implementation

[0022] Reference Figure 1-6As shown, the modular AC / DC integrated charging socket of this utility model includes a flange panel 1 and a DC charging socket 2 and an AC charging socket 3 disposed on the flange panel 1. Both the DC charging socket 2 and the AC charging socket 3 are fixed to the rear of the flange panel 1 by a set of self-tapping screws. The AC charging socket 3 includes an AC charging socket housing 4, a set of AC charging terminals 5 disposed within the AC charging socket housing 4, a set of AC signal terminals 7 disposed within the AC charging socket housing 4 via a first PCB board 6, an AC rear cover 8 disposed at the rear end of the AC charging socket housing 4, and an AC connector 9 disposed at the rear end of the AC rear cover 8. Specifically: the AC charging terminals 5 are inserted into the inner cavity of the AC charging socket housing 4 and are pressed and fixed by the rear AC rear cover 8, which is fixed to the rear end of the AC charging socket housing 4 by self-tapping screws; the AC signal terminals 7 are inserted into the inner cavity of the AC charging socket housing 4, and their rear ends contact the elastic terminals 39 on the first PCB board 6 to achieve circuit conduction; the first PCB board 6 is fixed to the inner cavity of the AC charging socket housing 4 by self-tapping screws. The AC connector 9 includes an AC connector housing 11, an AC charging adapter terminal 12 disposed within the AC connector housing 11, and an AC connector rear cover 13 disposed at the rear end of the AC connector housing 11. The front end of the AC charging adapter terminal 12 is inserted into the rear end of the AC charging terminal 5. The AC charging adapter terminal 12 has an annular retaining plate 14 on its side wall and a cable mounting hole 15 at its rear end. The AC connector housing 11 has a bushing 16 adapted to the front end of the AC charging adapter terminal 12, and the front end of the AC connector rear cover 13 has a resilient retaining claw 17 that engages with the annular retaining plate 14. Before assembly, the cable is typically crimped into the cable mounting hole 15 of the AC charging adapter terminal 12, and then the AC connector 9 is inserted into the rear end of the AC connector rear cover 8 to quickly connect the cable to the AC charging terminal 5 and the AC signal terminal 7.

[0023] Preferably, the upper end of the AC connector rear cover 13 is provided with a first latch 18 that connects to the rear end of the AC rear cover 8. The first latch 18 comprises a spring arm, a barb on the spring arm, and an unlocking button at the rear end of the spring arm. A hanging hole adapted to the barb is provided at the rear end of the AC rear cover 8 to realize quick connection between the AC connector 9 and the AC rear cover 8.

[0024] Preferably, the lower end of the first latch 18 is connected to an AC terminal secondary locking member 20 to prevent the first latch 18 from being accidentally pressed and unlocked.

[0025] Preferably, the front end of the AC charging adapter terminal 12 is provided with a spring 21 that is connected to the rear end of the AC charging terminal 5 to improve the contact effect with the AC charging terminal 5.

[0026] Preferably, the front end of the AC connector housing 11 is provided with a first sealing ring 22 that seals with the AC rear cover 8, the front end of the AC connector rear cover 13 is provided with a second sealing ring 23 that seals with the AC connector housing 11, and the rear end is provided with a sealing plug 24 that seals with the cable. This achieves overall sealing of the product.

[0027] Preferably, the AC connector housing 11 is provided with a CP signal serial terminal 25 for determining whether the charging gun and the charging socket are connected correctly. When the connection is correct, the pins on the charging gun are inserted into the CP signal serial terminal 25 to complete the circuit.

[0028] Preferably, the DC charging socket 2 includes a DC charging socket housing 26, a set of DC charging terminals 27 disposed within the DC charging socket housing 26, a set of DC signal terminals 29 disposed within the DC charging socket housing 26 via a second PCB board 28, a DC back cover 30 disposed at the rear end of the DC charging socket housing 26, and a DC connector 31 disposed on one side of the DC back cover 30. The assembly method of the main body of the DC charging socket 2 is the same as that of the AC charging socket 3, and will not be described in detail here. The DC connector 31 includes a DC connector housing 32, a DC charging adapter terminal 33 disposed within the DC connector housing 32, and a DC connector back cover 34 disposed at the rear end of the DC connector housing 32. The DC charging adapter terminal 33 is inserted into the rear end of the DC charging terminals 27, and the rear end of the DC charging adapter terminal 33 is provided with a cable welding part 35 for welding cables 40. Ideally, the DC charging adapter terminal 33 is injection molded into the DC connector housing 32, and the DC connector back cover 34 is screwed to the rear end of the DC connector housing 32.

[0029] Preferably, the rear end of the DC charging terminal 27 is riveted to an adapter conductive rod 36 that is inserted into the DC charging adapter terminal 33 to facilitate connection.

[0030] Preferably, the DC connector housing 32 is provided with a second latch 37 that is hooked onto the rear end of the DC rear cover 30. A DC secondary locking member 38 is inserted into the lower end of the second latch 37.

[0031] As stated above, this is not intended to limit the present invention in any way. Although the present invention has been disclosed above with preferred embodiments, it is not intended to limit the present invention. Any person skilled in the art can make some modifications or alterations to the above-disclosed structure and technical content to create equivalent embodiments without departing from the scope of the present invention. However, any simple modifications, equivalent changes and alterations made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of the present invention without departing from the scope of the present invention shall still fall within the scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A modular AC / DC integrated charging socket with connectors, comprising a flange panel (1) and a DC charging socket (2) and an AC charging socket (3) disposed on the flange panel (1), characterized in that: The AC charging socket (3) includes an AC charging socket housing (4), a set of AC charging terminals (5) disposed in the AC charging socket housing (4), a set of AC signal terminals (7) disposed in the AC charging socket housing (4) via a first PCB board (6), an AC back cover (8) disposed at the rear end of the AC charging socket housing (4), and an AC connector (9) disposed at the rear end of the AC back cover (8). The AC connector (9) includes an AC connector housing (11), an AC charging adapter terminal (12) disposed in the AC connector housing (11), and an AC connector back cover (13) disposed at the rear end of the AC connector housing (11). The front end of the AC charging adapter terminal (12) is inserted into the rear end of the AC charging terminal (5), the side wall is provided with an annular locking platform (14), and the rear end is provided with a cable mounting hole (15). The AC connector housing (11) is provided with a bushing (16) adapted to the front end of the AC charging adapter terminal (12), and the front end of the AC connector back cover (13) is provided with an elastic claw (17) that engages with the annular locking platform (14).

2. The AC / DC integrated modular charging socket with connector as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The upper end of the AC connector rear cover (13) is provided with a first latch (18) that is connected to the rear end of the AC rear cover (8).

3. The AC / DC integrated modular charging socket with connector as described in claim 2, characterized in that: The lower end of the first latch (18) is connected to a secondary locking component (20) for AC terminals.

4. The AC / DC integrated modular charging socket with connector as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The front end of the AC charging adapter terminal (12) is provided with a spring (21) that is connected to the rear end of the AC charging terminal (5).

5. The AC / DC integrated modular charging socket with connector as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The front end of the AC connector housing (11) is provided with a first sealing ring (22) that seals with the AC rear cover (8), the front end of the AC connector rear cover (13) is provided with a second sealing ring (23) that seals with the AC connector housing (11), and the rear end is provided with a sealing plug (24) that seals with the cable.

6. The AC / DC integrated modular charging socket with connector as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The AC connector housing (11) is provided with a CP signal serial terminal (25).

7. The AC / DC integrated modular charging socket with connector as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The DC charging socket (2) includes a DC charging socket housing (26), a set of DC charging terminals (27) disposed in the DC charging socket housing (26), a set of DC signal terminals (29) disposed in the DC charging socket housing (26) via a second PCB board (28), a DC back cover (30) disposed at the rear end of the DC charging socket housing (26), and a DC connector (31) disposed on one side of the DC back cover (30). The DC connector (31) includes a DC connector housing (32), a DC charging adapter terminal (33) disposed in the DC connector housing (32), and a DC connector back cover (34) disposed at the rear end of the DC connector housing (32). The DC charging adapter terminal (33) is inserted into the rear end of the DC charging terminal (27), and a cable soldering part (35) is provided at the rear end.

8. The AC / DC integrated modular charging socket with connector as described in claim 7, characterized in that: The rear end of the DC charging terminal (27) is provided with a connecting conductive rod (36) that is plugged into the DC charging adapter terminal (33).

9. The AC / DC integrated modular charging socket with connector as described in claim 7, characterized in that: The DC connector housing (32) is provided with a second latch (37) that is attached to the rear end of the DC back cover (30).

10. The AC / DC integrated modular charging socket with connector according to claim 9, characterized in that: The second latch (37) has a DC secondary locking element (38) inserted into its lower end.