A display device for car charging stations

By designing a transparent main frame and LED light panel display device on the car charging station, the problems of poor user interactivity and insufficient sealing are solved, realizing intuitive charging information display and sealing protection, improving user experience and equipment lifespan.

CN224581978UActive Publication Date: 2026-07-31SICHUAN HUATI LIGHTING TECH
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
SICHUAN HUATI LIGHTING TECH
Filing Date
2025-05-06
Publication Date
2026-07-31

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Technical Problem

Existing car charging stations lack displays, resulting in poor user interaction, inconvenient charging operations, and difficulties in troubleshooting. In addition, the displays are not aesthetically pleasing and are not well-sealed, making them prone to dust or water ingress, which affects the lifespan of electronic components.

Method used

A display device was designed, comprising a transparent main frame, an annular boss, a display screen, an LED light panel, and a diffuser ring. Combined with a sealing ring and potting compound, it achieves intuitive display of information, aesthetic effect, and sealed protection.

Benefits of technology

It improves user interactivity and troubleshooting efficiency, enhances visual experience, prevents dust and moisture from entering, extends the service life of charging piles, and improves production and assembly efficiency.

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Abstract

This utility model discloses a display device for car charging piles, comprising: a main frame with an annular protrusion on the front, the top surface of which is made of a transparent material; a display component including a circular display screen and an annular display screen frame fixed around the display screen, the display screen being mounted on the area enclosed by the annular protrusion from the front of the main frame via the display screen frame; and an LED light panel with a plurality of LED beads arranged in a ring on its surface, the LED light panel being fixedly connected to the main frame from the back, the plurality of LED beads being arranged along the path of the annular protrusion, allowing the LED light ring to be displayed through the annular protrusion. This utility model's display device, when installed on a car charging pile, enhances the interactivity of the charging pile; simultaneously, because the display component also has an LED light ring around it, it also presents a good visual effect; furthermore, the display component and the LED light panel are respectively mounted on the front and back sides of the main frame, a reasonable design that improves assembly efficiency.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of new energy vehicle charging equipment, and in particular to a display device for car charging piles. Background Technology

[0002] With the popularization of new energy vehicles, car charging piles have been used more and more widely. Some car charging piles on the market are not equipped with display screens, which makes it impossible for users to view the charging details directly on the charging pile. Instead, they need to obtain them through a mobile APP or other devices, which has problems such as poor interactivity and difficulty in troubleshooting. Specifically: (1) Due to the lack of an interactive interface with a display screen, users may feel inconvenienced when performing charging operations. For example, they cannot set charging parameters or make payments directly on the charging pile and need to use other tools or devices to complete the task; (2) Since there is no display screen to provide specific information, it is difficult for users and maintenance personnel to quickly determine the cause of the fault when a charging problem occurs, which may increase the time and difficulty of troubleshooting and solving the problem.

[0003] Although some car charging stations on the market are equipped with displays, these displays are usually not aesthetically pleasing, have structural design deficiencies, and are not well sealed after installation on the charging station. With long-term use, dust or water can easily get in, causing damage to the internal electronic components of the charging station. Utility Model Content

[0004] To address the aforementioned problems, this utility model provides a display device for car charging stations, which improves the aesthetics of the display effect and enhances the structural design.

[0005] The technical solution adopted by this utility model to solve its technical problem is as follows: This utility model provides a display device for car charging piles, which includes:

[0006] The main frame has an annular boss on the front, and the top surface of the annular boss is made of transparent material;

[0007] The display assembly includes a circular display screen and a ring-shaped display screen frame fixed around the periphery of the display screen; wherein the display screen is mounted from the front of the main frame to the area enclosed by the ring-shaped boss via the display screen frame.

[0008] The LED light panel has a number of LED beads arranged in a ring on its surface. The LED light panel is fixedly connected to the back of the main frame, and the LED beads are arranged along the path of the annular boss, so that the LED light ring surrounding the display component can be seen through the annular boss.

[0009] Furthermore, the display device also includes a diffuser ring; a boss cavity is formed at the bottom of the annular boss, and the diffuser ring is arranged in the boss cavity and corresponds to the LED beads to diffuse the light of the LED beads to improve display uniformity.

[0010] Furthermore, the display device also includes a diffused light ring bracket, which has an annular frame and an annular groove with openings at both the top and bottom.

[0011] The diffuser ring is fitted into the annular groove, and the annular frame is fitted into the boss cavity;

[0012] Furthermore, the LED light panel, the diffuser ring bracket, and the main frame are fixedly connected as a whole.

[0013] Furthermore, the main frame is provided with a plurality of first assembly holes around its perimeter;

[0014] The LED light panel is provided with a plurality of first ear plates around its perimeter. Each first ear plate is provided with a second mounting hole, and each second mounting hole corresponds one-to-one with each first mounting hole.

[0015] The astigmatism ring bracket is provided with a plurality of second ear plates around its perimeter, and each second ear plate is provided with a third mounting hole, and each third mounting hole corresponds one-to-one with each second mounting hole.

[0016] The LED light panel, diffuser ring bracket, and main frame are fixedly connected as a whole by screws that pass through the second assembly hole, the third assembly hole, and the first assembly hole in sequence.

[0017] Furthermore, the display device also includes a sealing ring;

[0018] The front of the main frame has an installation surface around the annular boss, and the surface of the installation surface has a guide groove, in which the sealing ring is fitted.

[0019] Furthermore, the mounting surface is provided with a ring of adhesive grooves around the guide groove, which is used to apply potting compound to bond and fix the mounting surface to the predetermined area on the car charging pile.

[0020] Furthermore, the display screen frame is fixedly connected to the main frame using double-sided adhesive tape.

[0021] Furthermore, the display screen frame is sealed to the main frame with potting compound.

[0022] Furthermore, the display screen is an LCD display screen.

[0023] Furthermore, the LED beads are full-color LED beads.

[0024] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0025] (1) After the display screen is installed, users can directly view charging information, set charging parameters and make payments on the charging pile without relying on other devices, which improves the user experience and interactivity; at the same time, when a fault occurs, the fault code can be displayed on the display screen, which makes it easy to quickly determine the cause of the fault and reduce the time for troubleshooting and resolution.

[0026] (2) The LED ring around the display component can enhance the visual effect and play a beautifying role. The full-color LED beads can also realize various color changes and dynamic display effects, bringing users a good visual experience.

[0027] (3) When the display device of this utility model is installed on the door panel of the charging pile, the double sealing design of the sealing ring and the potting compound can effectively prevent dust and moisture from entering, protect the internal components, and extend the service life.

[0028] (4) The display components and other parts (including the diffused light ring bracket, diffused light ring and LED light board) are respectively assembled on the front and back of the main frame. The structural design is relatively reasonable and the manufacturing process is relatively convenient, which can improve the assembly efficiency and thus improve the production efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0029] Figure 1 This is a structural diagram of the display device for car charging piles provided by this utility model;

[0030] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 Exploded view;

[0031] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 Independent views of the main frame and the diffuser ring support;

[0032] Figure 4 yes Figure 2 A view viewed from below;

[0033] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 Independent views of the main frame and the diffuser ring support;

[0034] Figure 6 This is a cross-sectional view of the main frame along the plane of symmetry in this utility model;

[0035] Figure 7 This is an exploded view of the display device of this utility model assembled on the door panel of a car charging station;

[0036] Figure 8 yes Figure 7 The effect of the assembly viewed from the outside of the door panel. Detailed Implementation

[0037] The present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to specific embodiments, but the implementation of the present invention is not limited thereto.

[0038] See Figures 1 to 6 This utility model provides a display device for car charging piles, which includes a main frame 100, a display component 200 and an LED light panel 300.

[0039] The main frame 100 has an annular protrusion 110 on its front side. Furthermore, the main frame 100 is made entirely of transparent material, providing conditions for the light from the subsequent LED beads 310 to pass through.

[0040] The display assembly 200 includes a circular display screen 210 and a ring-shaped display frame 220 fixed around the display screen 210. The display screen 210 is mounted from the front of the main frame 100 onto the area enclosed by the ring-shaped boss 110 via the display frame 220. Specifically, the inner side of the ring-shaped boss 110 has a recessed stepped surface 130. During assembly, the display frame 220 is placed against this stepped surface 130, and the surface of the display frame 220 and the surface of the ring-shaped boss 110 form a smooth transition surface to improve aesthetics. The stepped surface 130 has a notch 131, and the display frame 220 has a corresponding protrusion 221 to prevent incorrect assembly. Furthermore, the display frame 220 is made of a material of a specific color, such as black, to create a black ring around the display screen 210, consistent with the screen-off or frequently displayed effect.

[0041] The surface of the LED light panel 300 is provided with a plurality of LED beads 310 arranged in a ring structure. The LED light panel 300 is fixedly connected to the back of the main frame 100, and the plurality of LED beads 310 are arranged along the path of the annular boss 110, so that an LED light ring can be presented around the display component 200 through the annular boss 110. Specifically, the LED light ring surrounds the display screen frame 220.

[0042] In a preferred embodiment, to improve the uniformity of the display effect of the LED beads 310. See also Figures 2 to 5The display device further includes a diffuser ring 400 and a diffuser ring bracket 500. The bottom of the annular boss 110 has a boss cavity 1a. The diffuser ring bracket 500 has an annular frame 510, which has an annular groove 511 open at both the top and bottom. The diffuser ring 400 is fitted into the annular groove 511, and the annular frame 510 is fitted into the boss cavity 1a. The diffuser ring 400 is positioned corresponding to the LED beads 310. The diffuser ring 400 can evenly diffuse the concentrated, intense light from the LED beads 310, avoiding localized overbrightness or uneven light distribution, thus making the brightness of the entire display area more uniform and improving the user's visual experience. The diffuser ring bracket 500 provides stable support and positioning for the diffuser ring 400.

[0043] The aforementioned diffuser ring 400 is existing technology. This utility model only limits its structure to a ring shape. The aforementioned diffuser ring 400 has been widely used in the fields of lighting and display. It is usually made of polycarbonate, acrylic, silicone or flexible plastic, and can transmit light and diffuse light evenly, thereby improving the uniformity of the display.

[0044] In a preferred embodiment, the LED light panel 300, the diffuser ring bracket 500, and the main frame 100 are fixedly connected as a whole, as detailed below.

[0045] See Figures 4 to 5 The main frame 100 has four first mounting holes 121 around its perimeter. The LED light panel 300 has four first ear plates 320 around its perimeter, each ear plate 320 having a second mounting hole 321, with each second mounting hole 321 corresponding to a first mounting hole 121. The diffuser ring bracket 500 has four second ear plates 520 around its perimeter, each second ear plate 520 having a third mounting hole 521, with each third mounting hole 521 corresponding to a second mounting hole 321.

[0046] During assembly, the LED light panel 300, the diffuser ring bracket 500, and the main frame 100 are fixedly connected as a whole by screws that pass sequentially through the second mounting hole 321, the third mounting hole 521, and the first mounting hole 121. This connection can quickly connect the LED light panel 300, the diffuser ring bracket 500, the diffuser ring 400, and the main frame 100 into a single unit, and has the advantages of reasonable design, firm and reliable connection, and convenient assembly and disassembly.

[0047] In a preferred embodiment, to improve sealing, the display device further includes a sealing ring 600. See also... Figure 3 and Figure 6The main frame 100 has an installation surface 120 on the outer periphery of the annular boss 110. The surface of the installation surface 120 is provided with a guide groove 122, and the sealing ring 600 is fitted into the guide groove 122.

[0048] The aforementioned sealing ring 600 forms a sealed barrier when the display device comes into contact with the door panel of the car charging station, effectively preventing dust and moisture from entering from the edge gaps, protecting the electronic components inside the car charging station from damage, and extending its service life.

[0049] To further improve sealing, the display device is installed using an adhesive application method on the door panel of the car charging station. For details, see [link to details]. Figure 3 and Figure 6 The mounting surface 120 is also provided with a ring of adhesive grooves 123 around the guide groove 122, which is used to apply potting compound to bond and fix the mounting surface 120 to the inner wall of the car charging pile door panel.

[0050] The aforementioned potting compound installation method further enhances the seal between the display device and the charging pile door panel, while ensuring connection strength. The potting compound, in conjunction with the aforementioned sealing ring 600, provides double protection, improving dustproof and waterproof performance.

[0051] In addition, the display screen frame 220 is fixedly connected to the stepped surface 130 of the main frame 100 using double-sided adhesive. This double-sided adhesive connection method is simple and quick, enabling rapid initial fixation of the two components. Furthermore, potting compound is applied to the joint between the display screen frame 220 and the stepped surface 130 to provide dustproofing, waterproofing, and a secure connection.

[0052] In a preferred embodiment, the display screen 210 is an LCD display screen. LCD displays have advantages such as low power consumption, clear display, and vibrant colors. They can reduce energy consumption while ensuring good display effects, adapt to display needs under different ambient lighting conditions, and provide users with clear charging information.

[0053] In a preferred embodiment, the LED bead 310 is a full-color LED bead. The full-color LED bead is presented in a ring shape and can achieve various color changes and dynamic display effects through programming, providing users with a better visual experience.

[0054] Additionally, see Figure 3 and Figure 5 The mounting surface 120 has multiple recessed grooves 124 arranged in a ring (6 are shown in the figure), and each recessed groove 124 has a mounting hole 125. Also see... Figure 7The charging pile's door panel b has a predetermined area with a circular hole b1 matching the outer diameter of the annular boss 110. Multiple threaded posts b2 are arranged around the circular hole b1 on the inner wall of the door panel b, and each threaded post b2 corresponds one-to-one with each mounting hole 125. When installing the display device a, refer to... Figure 7 Install from the inside of door panel b. Align the display component 200 of display device a with the round hole b1 of door panel b, and then snap the display device a onto the door panel b. When snapping it on, ensure that each mounting hole 125 of display device a corresponds one-to-one with each threaded post b2 of door panel b. Then, use screws to lock the display device a by passing them through the mounting holes 125 and threaded posts b2 in sequence. After locking, the sealing ring 600 is compressed and pressed tightly against the mounting surface 120 and the inner wall of door panel b, sealing the gap between them. Combined with the sealing of the potting compound, this provides double protection and greatly improves dustproof and waterproof performance. The effect of display device a after installation is as follows: Figure 8 As shown.

[0055] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this utility model and is not intended to limit the utility model. Various modifications and variations can be made to this utility model by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, or improvements made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A display device for an electric vehicle charging station, characterized in that, include: The main frame (100) has an annular boss (110) on the front, and the top surface of the annular boss (110) is made of transparent material; The display assembly (200) includes a circular display screen (210) and a ring-shaped display screen frame (220) fixed around the display screen (210); wherein the display screen (210) is mounted from the front of the main frame (100) to the area enclosed by the ring boss (110) via the display screen frame (220). The LED light panel (300) has a plurality of LED beads (310) arranged in a ring structure on its surface; wherein the LED light panel (300) is fixedly connected to the back of the main frame (100), and the plurality of LED beads (310) are arranged along the path of the annular boss (110), and the LED light ring surrounding the display component (200) can be presented through the annular boss (110).

2. The display device for an electric vehicle charging station according to claim 1, characterized in that, The display device also includes a diffuser ring (400); a boss cavity (1a) is formed at the bottom of the annular boss (110), and the diffuser ring (400) is arranged in the boss cavity (1a) and corresponds to the LED beads (310) to diffuse the light of the LED beads (310) to improve the uniformity of the display.

3. A display device for an electric vehicle charging station according to claim 2, characterized in that, The display device further includes a diffused light ring bracket (500), which has an annular frame (510) and an annular groove (511) with openings at both the top and bottom. The diffuser ring (400) is fitted into the annular groove (511), and the annular frame (510) is fitted into the boss cavity (1a); Furthermore, the LED light panel (300), the diffuser ring bracket (500), and the main frame (100) are fixedly connected as a whole.

4. A display device for an electric vehicle charging station according to claim 3, characterized in that, The main frame (100) is provided with a plurality of first assembly holes (121) around its perimeter. The LED light panel (300) is provided with a plurality of first ear plates (320) around its perimeter. Each first ear plate (320) is provided with a second mounting hole (321), and each second mounting hole (321) corresponds one-to-one with each first mounting hole (121). The diffuse ring bracket (500) is provided with a plurality of second ear plates (520) around its perimeter. Each second ear plate (520) is provided with a third mounting hole (521), and each third mounting hole (521) corresponds one-to-one with each second mounting hole (321). The LED light panel (300), the diffuser ring bracket (500), and the main frame (100) are fixedly connected as a whole by screws that pass through the second mounting hole (321), the third mounting hole (521), and the first mounting hole (121) in sequence.

5. A display device for an electric vehicle charging station according to claim 1, characterized in that, The display device also includes a sealing ring (600); The front of the main frame (100) is provided with an installation surface (120) around the annular boss (110). A guide groove (122) is provided on the surface of the installation surface (120), and the sealing ring (600) is fitted into the guide groove (122).

6. A display device for an automobile charging station according to claim 5, characterized in that, The mounting surface (120) is further provided with a ring of adhesive groove (123) around the guide groove (122) for applying potting compound to bond and fix the mounting surface (120) to the surface of the predetermined area on the car charging pile.

7. A display device for an electric vehicle charging station according to claim 1, characterized in that, The display screen frame (220) is fixedly connected to the main frame (100) by double-sided adhesive tape.

8. A display device for an electric vehicle charging station according to claim 1, characterized in that, The display frame (220) and the main frame (100) are also sealed with potting compound.

9. A display device for an automobile charging station according to claim 1, characterized in that, The display screen (210) is an LCD display screen.

10. A display device for an automobile charging station according to claim 1, characterized in that, The LED lamp bead (310) is a full-color LED lamp bead.