Charging port and vehicle

Abstract

This application relates to the field of vehicle accessories, and in particular to a charging interface and a vehicle. The charging interface includes a mounting housing, a connecting component, and a charging connector; the mounting housing is used to connect to the vehicle body; and the mounting housing is provided with a receiving groove to accommodate the charging connector; the connecting component is installed between the charging connector and the mounting housing, allowing the charging connector to swing relative to the mounting housing. The charging interface provided by this application allows the user to flip the charging connector out of the receiving groove of the mounting housing while charging, and the charging connector can be flipped to different angles and positions, facilitating the connection of the charger to the charging connector. The external structure of the charging connector avoids the inconvenience of plugging in traditional internal charging interfaces, improving user convenience.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of vehicle accessories, and in particular to a charging interface and a vehicle. Background Technology

[0002] Electric bicycles, as a green and environmentally friendly mode of transportation, have been widely used for short-distance urban travel in recent years. With advancements in battery technology, lithium batteries have become the mainstream energy storage device for electric bicycles, significantly improving charging convenience and cycle life. Existing electric bicycles generally adopt a standardized charging interface design, typically located on the side or bottom of the vehicle. When charging, users need to align the charger plug with the charging interface on the vehicle.

[0003] Currently, electric bicycle charging interfaces generally adopt an embedded design, with a fixed and non-adjustable interface angle. Users need to precisely insert the charger plug into the charging interface on the vehicle body to complete the connection, which brings inconvenience to daily charging operations. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this application is to provide a charging interface and vehicle that facilitates users in plugging the charger plug into the charging interface on the vehicle body, thereby reducing the difficulty of operation.

[0005] This application provides a charging interface, including a mounting shell, a connecting component, and a charging connector; The mounting housing is used to connect to the vehicle body; and the mounting housing is provided with a receiving groove to accommodate the charging connector; The connecting assembly is installed between the charging connector and the mounting housing so that the charging connector can swing relative to the mounting housing.

[0006] In the above technical solution, the connecting component further includes a first connector and a second connector; The first connector is connected to the fixed end of the charging connector; the second connector is connected to the mounting shell. An arc-shaped guide rail is provided between the first connector and the second connector, so that the first connector slides relative to the second connector along the arc-shaped trajectory of the arc-shaped guide rail, thereby causing the movable end of the charging connector to swing relative to the mounting shell.

[0007] In the above technical solution, one of the first connector and the second connector is arc-shaped, and the other is provided with an arc-shaped guide cavity. The first connector and the second connector are interlocked and extend to form the arc-shaped guide rail.

[0008] In the above technical solution, one of the first connector and the second connector is provided with an arc-shaped first limiting groove, and the other is provided with a first limiting protrusion. The first limiting protrusion is slidably installed in the first limiting groove to limit the extension range of the connecting component.

[0009] In the above technical solution, further, along the width direction of the first limiting groove, deformation joints are provided on both sides of the first limiting protrusion.

[0010] In the above technical solution, the first connector or the second connector that does not have the guide cavity is further provided with a conductive wire, the conductive wire being connected to the charging connector and passing through the guide cavity.

[0011] In the above technical solution, the mounting shell is further provided with a through hole; The through hole has an arc-shaped extension path; one end of the through hole is located on the inner wall of the receiving groove, and the other end of the through hole is located on the back side of the mounting shell. The second connector is installed in the through hole, and the second connector can slide along the extension path of the through hole into the receiving groove or slide towards the back side of the mounting shell.

[0012] In the above technical solution, one of the mounting shell and the second connector is provided with an arc-shaped second limiting groove, and the other is provided with a second limiting protrusion. The second limiting protrusion is slidably installed in the second limiting groove to limit the range of the second connector extending into the receiving groove.

[0013] In the above technical solution, the charging connector further includes an insulating back plate and contacts; The insulating backplate is connected to the connecting assembly, and the insulating backplate is capable of sealing the opening of the receiving groove; The contact is mounted on the side of the insulating back plate facing the receiving groove, so that the contact can be placed in the cavity enclosed by the insulating back plate and the mounting shell; the side of the insulating back plate away from the receiving groove is provided with a gripping structure.

[0014] This application also provides a vehicle including the charging interface described above.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this application are as follows: The charging interface provided in this application allows the user to flip the charging connector out of the receiving slot of the mounting shell while charging, and the charging connector can be flipped to different angles and positions, making it convenient for the user to connect the charger to the charging connector. The external structure of the charging connector avoids the problem of inconvenience in plugging in the traditional built-in charging interface, and improves the convenience of use for the user.

[0016] This application also provides a vehicle, including the charging interface described in the above solution. Based on the above analysis, it is clear that the vehicle also possesses the aforementioned beneficial effects, which will not be elaborated upon further here. Attached Figure Description

[0017] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the specific embodiments of this application or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the specific embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative effort.

[0018] Figure 1 A first structural schematic diagram of the charging interface provided in this application; Figure 2 A second structural schematic diagram of the charging interface provided in this application; Figure 3 A third structural schematic diagram of the charging interface provided in this application; Figure 4 A fourth structural schematic diagram of the charging interface provided in this application; Figure 5 The fifth structural schematic diagram of the charging interface provided in this application.

[0019] In the diagram: 101-Mounting shell; 102-Connecting assembly; 103-Charging connector; 104-Connecting post; 105-Receiving groove; 106-First connector; 107-Second connector; 108-First limiting groove; 109-First limiting protrusion; 110-Through hole; 111-Second limiting groove; 112-Second limiting protrusion; 113-Insulating backplate; 114-Contact; 115-Groove. Detailed Implementation

[0020] The technical solutions of this application will now be clearly and completely described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of this application. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0021] In the description of this application, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of describing this application 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 application. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0022] In the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "linking" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; 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; and they can refer to the internal connection between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application according to the specific circumstances.

[0023] Example 1 The charging interface provided in this application is specifically designed for use in vehicles such as electric bicycles, and can be used to charge these vehicles. See also Figures 1 to 5 As shown, the charging interface provided in this application includes a mounting shell 101, a connecting component 102, and a charging connector 103.

[0024] The mounting shell 101 can be connected to the shell under the seat. Specifically, a connecting post 104 is provided on the back of the mounting shell 101, which, in conjunction with screws, allows the mounting shell 101 to be fixed to the shell under the seat. A receiving groove 105 is provided on the front of the mounting shell 101 to accommodate the charging connector 103. When the charging interface is not in use, the mounting shell 101 can store the charging connector 103, improving the neatness and aesthetics of the external structure; it also protects the charging connector 103, making it easier to prevent dust and water damage when not in use. The charging connector 103 is used to connect to the charger, and a connecting component 102 is installed between the charging connector 103 and the mounting shell 101, allowing the charging connector 103 to swing relative to the mounting shell 101, giving it a certain degree of freedom. The connecting component 102 can be a curved rail, a hinge, or a flexible connector, etc.

[0025] When the user is charging, the user can flip the charging connector 103 out of the receiving groove 105 of the mounting shell 101, and the charging connector 103 can be flipped to different angles and positions, making it convenient for the user to connect the charger to the charging connector 103. The external structure of the charging connector 103 avoids the problem of inconvenience in plugging in the traditional built-in charging interface, and improves the convenience of the user.

[0026] Optionally, a return mechanism, such as a spring or magnetic attraction device, is provided between the mounting shell 101 and the charging connector 103, so that the charging connector 103 can automatically return to the receiving groove 105 after charging is completed.

[0027] In an optional embodiment, the connecting component 102 includes a first connector 106 and a second connector 107; the first connector 106 is connected to the fixed end of the charging connector 103; the second connector 107 is connected to the mounting shell 101; an arc-shaped guide rail is provided between the first connector 106 and the second connector 107 so that the first connector 106 slides relative to the second connector 107 along the arc-shaped trajectory of the arc-shaped guide rail, thereby causing the movable end of the charging connector 103 to swing relative to the mounting shell 101.

[0028] In this embodiment, the arc-shaped guide rail design can precisely control the sliding trajectory of the first connector 106 relative to the second connector 107, thereby limiting the swing path of the charging connector 103 and allowing it to swing to different angles, reducing the difficulty of operation for the user during insertion and removal. Furthermore, compared to a structure with a flexible connection between the charging connector 103 and the mounting housing 101, the arc-shaped guide rail can withstand a certain amount of external force. When the charger is inserted into the charging structure, the arc-shaped guide rail can support the charging connector 103, making the insertion operation easier for the user.

[0029] Furthermore, this application forms an arc-shaped guide rail structure by interlocking and extending the first connector 106 and the second connector 107. Specifically, as shown below... Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, both the first connector 106 and the second connector 107 are arc-shaped. The second connector 107 is provided with an arc-shaped guide cavity and is sleeved on the outside of the first connector 106. When the user pulls the charging connector 103 away from the mounting shell 101, the arc-shaped first connector 106 can extend out of the second connector 107 along the arc-shaped guide cavity, thereby causing the charging connector 103 to swing.

[0030] Of course, the structures of the first connector 106 and the second connector 107 can also be interchanged. The first connector 106 is sleeved on the outside of the second connector 107. When the user pulls the charging connector 103 away from the mounting shell 101, the first connector 106 can slide out along the arc surface of the second connector 107, thereby causing the charging connector 103 to swing.

[0031] In an optional embodiment, one of the first connector 106 and the second connector 107 is provided with an arc-shaped first limiting groove 108, and the other is provided with a first limiting protrusion 109. The first limiting protrusion 109 is slidably installed in the first limiting groove 108 to limit the extension range of the connecting component 102.

[0032] In this embodiment, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the first connector 106 has a first arc surface on its upper and lower sides, and the second connector 107 has a corresponding second arc surface. The first arc surface has an arc-shaped first limiting groove 108, and the second arc surface has a first limiting protrusion 109. When the first connector 106 extends or retracts relative to the second connector 107, the first limiting protrusion 109 slides within the first limiting groove 108. The two ends of the first limiting groove 108 in the length direction can limit the extreme position of the first limiting protrusion 109, thereby preventing the first connector 106 from disengaging from the second connector 107.

[0033] In an optional embodiment, deformation joints are provided on both sides of the first limiting protrusion 109 along the width direction of the first limiting groove 108.

[0034] In this embodiment, during the process of fitting the first connector 106 and the second connector 107 together, when the first limiting protrusion 109 is opposite to the edge of the first limiting groove 108, the expansion joint allows the first limiting protrusion 109 to deform away from the first limiting groove 108, enabling it to slide along the edge of the first limiting groove 108. When the first limiting protrusion 109 is embedded in the first limiting groove 108, it can return to its original position closer to the first limiting groove 108, thus achieving the limiting function. This structure facilitates the assembly and disassembly of the first connector 106 and the second connector 107.

[0035] In an optional embodiment, the first connector 106 or the second connector 107, which does not have a guide cavity, is also provided with a conductive wire. The conductive wire is connected to the charging connector 103, and the conductive wire passes through the guide cavity and extends into the vehicle body to connect with the controller.

[0036] In this embodiment, the first connector 106 and the charging connector 103 are integrally formed by injection molding. The first connector 106 has a pre-embedded conductive wire that connects to the charging connector 103. The conductive wire is hidden within the first connector 106 and the second connector 107, without occupying other space, thus improving the neatness and aesthetics of the overall structure. Furthermore, the first connector 106 and the second connector 107 provide physical protection for the conductive wire, reducing the risk of external mechanical damage to the conductive wire during use.

[0037] In an optional embodiment, the mounting shell 101 is provided with a through hole 110; the through hole 110 is provided with an arc-shaped extension path; one end of the through hole 110 is located on the inner wall of the receiving groove 105, and the other end of the through hole 110 is located on the back side of the mounting shell 101; the second connector 107 is installed in the through hole 110, and the second connector 107 can slide along the extension path of the through hole 110 into the receiving groove 105 or slide towards the back side of the mounting shell 101.

[0038] In this embodiment, the angle at which the charging connector 103 flips relative to the mounting housing 101 is affected by two factors: firstly, the extension and retraction length of the first connector 106 relative to the second connector 107 can affect the angle at which the charging connector 103 flips; secondly, the extension and retraction length of the second connector 107 relative to the through hole 110 can also affect the angle at which the charging connector 103 flips. The combination of these two factors can increase the maximum angle at which the charging connector 103 flips. If the second connector 107 is fixedly connected to the mounting housing 101, the maximum angle at which the charging connector 103 flips can only be determined by the extension and retraction length of the first connector 106 relative to the second connector 107, resulting in a smaller range of angles at which the charging connector 103 flips.

[0039] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the second connector 107 is sleeved outside the first connector 106 and installed inside the through hole 110. During the outward rotation of the charging connector 103, the charging connector 103 causes the first connector 106 to extend from the second connector 107, and then the second connector 107 extends from the through hole 110. When the charging connector 103 is rotated outward to its maximum angle, the second connector 107 is located at the end of the through hole 110, and the first connector 106 is located at the end of the second connector 107.

[0040] like Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, when the charging connector 103 is housed in the mounting shell 101, the first connector 106 is embedded in the second connector 107, and the second connector 107 slides from the through hole 110 to the back side of the mounting shell 101, thus hiding the above structure in the back side of the mounting shell 101.

[0041] In an optional embodiment, one of the mounting shell 101 and the second connector 107 is provided with an arc-shaped second limiting groove 111, and the other is provided with a second limiting protrusion 112. The second limiting protrusion 112 is slidably installed in the second limiting groove 111 to limit the range of the second connector 107 extending into the receiving groove 105.

[0042] In this embodiment, such as Figure 2 As shown, the inner wall of the through hole 110 is provided with an arc-shaped second limiting groove 111, and the second connector 107 is provided with a second limiting protrusion 112. When the charging connector 103 is flipped outward to its maximum angle, the second connector 107 slides to the end of the through hole 110, and the groove wall of the second limiting groove 111 engages with the second limiting protrusion 112, thereby preventing the second connector 107 from sliding out of the through hole 110.

[0043] Example 2 The charging interface in this second embodiment is an improvement on the above embodiments. The technical content disclosed in the above embodiments will not be described again, and the content disclosed in the above embodiments also belongs to the content disclosed in this second embodiment.

[0044] See Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, in an optional embodiment, the charging connector 103 includes an insulating backplate 113 and a contact 114; the insulating backplate 113 is connected to the connecting assembly 102, and the insulating backplate 113 can close the opening of the receiving groove 105; the contact 114 is installed on the side of the insulating backplate 113 facing the receiving groove 105, so that the contact 114 can be placed in the cavity enclosed by the insulating backplate 113 and the mounting shell 101; a gripping structure is provided on the side of the insulating backplate 113 away from the receiving groove 105.

[0045] In this embodiment, when the charging connector 103 is housed in the receiving groove 105, the insulating back plate 113 seals the opening of the receiving groove 105, effectively preventing external impurities such as dust and moisture from entering the cavity and protecting the internal components from environmental factors. During outdoor charging in extreme weather conditions such as rain and snow, with the contact 114 facing downwards and the insulating back plate 113 providing waterproof protection, rainwater can be prevented from reaching the contact 114, improving safety.

[0046] Furthermore, the grip structure on the insulating backplate 113 consists of two spaced grooves 115. The outer side of the insulating backplate 113 has no protruding structures, maintaining the integration of the charging port with the vehicle body and resulting in a cleaner appearance. When a user picks up the insulating backplate 113, their thumb and forefinger can fit into the two grooves 115, allowing the user to apply force to pinch the insulating backplate 113 and pull it open.

[0047] Example 3 This application provides a vehicle in embodiment three that includes the charging interface of any of the above embodiments, and thus has all the beneficial technical effects of the charging interface of any of the above embodiments, which will not be repeated here.

[0048] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this application, and not to limit them. Although this application has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some or all of the technical features therein; and these modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application. In addition, those skilled in the art can understand that although some embodiments herein include certain features included in other embodiments but not other features, combinations of features from different embodiments are meant to be within the scope of this application and form different embodiments.

Claims

1. A charging interface, characterized in that, Includes mounting housing, connection components, and charging connector; The mounting housing is used to connect to the vehicle body; and the mounting housing is provided with a receiving groove to accommodate the charging connector; The connecting assembly is installed between the charging connector and the mounting housing so that the charging connector can swing relative to the mounting housing.

2. The charging interface according to claim 1, characterized in that, The connection component includes a first connector and a second connector; The first connector is connected to the fixed end of the charging connector; the second connector is connected to the mounting shell. An arc-shaped guide rail is provided between the first connector and the second connector, so that the first connector slides relative to the second connector along the arc-shaped trajectory of the arc-shaped guide rail, thereby causing the movable end of the charging connector to swing relative to the mounting shell.

3. The charging interface according to claim 2, characterized in that, One of the first connector and the second connector is arc-shaped, and the other is provided with an arc-shaped guide cavity. The first connector and the second connector are interlocked and extend to form the arc-shaped guide rail.

4. The charging interface according to claim 3, characterized in that, One of the first connector and the second connector is provided with an arc-shaped first limiting groove, and the other is provided with a first limiting protrusion. The first limiting protrusion is slidably installed in the first limiting groove to limit the extension range of the connecting assembly.

5. The charging interface according to claim 4, characterized in that, Along the width direction of the first limiting groove, deformation joints are provided on both sides of the first limiting protrusion.

6. The charging interface according to claim 3, characterized in that, The first connector or the second connector that does not have the guide cavity is also provided with a conductive wire, which is connected to the charging connector and passes through the guide cavity.

7. The charging interface according to claim 2, characterized in that, The mounting shell is provided with a through hole; The through hole has an arc-shaped extension path; one end of the through hole is located on the inner wall of the receiving groove, and the other end of the through hole is located on the back side of the mounting shell. The second connector is installed in the through hole, and the second connector can slide along the extension path of the through hole into the receiving groove or slide towards the back side of the mounting shell.

8. The charging interface according to claim 6, characterized in that, One of the mounting shell and the second connector is provided with an arc-shaped second limiting groove, and the other is provided with a second limiting protrusion. The second limiting protrusion is slidably installed in the second limiting groove to limit the extent to which the second connector extends into the receiving groove.

9. The charging interface according to claim 1, characterized in that, The charging connector includes an insulating backplate and contacts; The insulating backplate is connected to the connecting assembly, and the insulating backplate is capable of sealing the opening of the receiving groove; The contact is mounted on the side of the insulating back plate facing the receiving groove, so that the contact can be placed in the cavity enclosed by the insulating back plate and the mounting shell; The insulating back plate has a gripping structure on the side opposite to the receiving groove.

10. A vehicle, characterized in that, Includes the charging interface as described in any one of claims 1 to 9.

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