Electric bicycle lock charging integrated pile and lock charging system

Abstract

The utility model relates to electric bicycle field, specifically disclose a kind of electric bicycle lock charging integrated pile and lock charging system. Electric bicycle lock charging integrated pile in it includes pile body, lock module, charging module and car pile connection module, and the pile body is equipped with the insertion slot;The lock module includes lock bolt and lock driving assembly, and the lock bolt is located insertion slot side face;The charging module includes charging assembly and power receiving component, and the charging assembly is arranged on pile body;Including connector, the side of the connector is equipped with lock hole, and the power receiving component is arranged on connector;The connector is used to connect electric bicycle and pile body. The electric bicycle lock charging integrated system described above can realize the lock of electric bicycle and charging simultaneously, and effectively reduce the operation and maintenance cost.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of electric bicycles, and in particular to an integrated charging station and charging system for electric bicycles. Background Technology

[0002] With the development of the sharing economy, shared bicycles have become increasingly popular, and shared electric bicycles, in particular, are widely used due to their convenience. However, the promotion of electric bicycles has also brought a series of problems, the most significant being the issue of haphazard parking, which has negatively impacted the city's appearance and transportation. Furthermore, since shared electric bicycles currently rely on their own GPS for parking, users often encounter problems returning the bicycles due to inaccurate location information, affecting the user experience. In addition, the charging issue is a major factor limiting the promotion of electric bicycles. Under the current operating model, maintenance personnel typically drive maintenance vehicles carrying batteries to various stations to replace the batteries of bicycles that have run out of power, resulting in low maintenance efficiency and high equipment and labor costs.

[0003] To address the problem of haphazard parking of e-bikes, anticipated solutions include adopting the design of existing traditional urban shared bicycles, using docking stations to restrict e-bike parking. However, existing traditional urban shared bicycles only provide locking functionality and lack charging capabilities, making them difficult to directly apply to the shared e-bike sector. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to provide an integrated electric bicycle locking and charging station and a locking and charging system that can simultaneously lock and charge electric bicycles, effectively constrain the parking of electric bicycles, and effectively reduce operation and maintenance costs.

[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the technical solution provided by this utility model is as follows: A charging station integrating electric bicycle locking, comprising at least: The pile body is provided with a splice groove. A vehicle locking module, comprising a locking tongue and a vehicle locking drive assembly, wherein the locking tongue is located on the side of the insertion slot and the vehicle locking drive assembly is used to drive the locking tongue to extend and retract. A charging module, comprising a charging component and a power receiving component, wherein the charging component is mounted on the pile body; The vehicle-charging station connection module includes a connector with a locking hole on its side and a power receiving component mounted on the connector. The connector is used to connect the electric bicycle and the charging station. When the connector is mated with the insertion slot, the charging component and the power receiving component are connected, and the locking hole is aligned with the locking tongue.

[0006] This system integrates locking and charging functions, solving the problem of difficult charging for e-bikes while reducing the cost of spare batteries and maintenance labor. In this system, e-bikes need to be docked with charging stations to lock and return, changing the parking pattern. By rationally arranging the charging stations, orderly parking of e-bikes can be ensured, effectively solving the problem of haphazard parking.

[0007] Preferably, the pile body includes a housing and a chassis, the housing is located above the chassis and connected by a column, and the chassis is provided with a wheel limiting component; the insertion slot is located on the side of the housing.

[0008] The wheel limiting component can limit the movement of the motorcycle wheels and, to some extent, guide the connector to mate with the slot.

[0009] Preferably, the charging assembly includes a power source, a relay, and a charger, wherein the charger is connected to the power source via the relay.

[0010] Preferably, the charging component further includes a power metering unit, a temperature detection unit, a voltage detection unit, and a short-circuit detection unit.

[0011] Preferably, the bottom of the plug slot is provided with a first mating terminal, and the connector is provided with a second mating terminal. When the connector is mated with the plug slot, the first mating terminal and the second mating terminal are mated. The charging component includes a charging connector, and the power receiving component includes a power receiving connector. The charging connector is disposed on a first mating terminal, and the power receiving connector is disposed on a second mating terminal.

[0012] Preferably, the connector includes a pile body docking part and a single vehicle connecting part, which are integrally formed or fixedly connected. The pile body docking part matches the insertion slot. The single vehicle connecting part includes two fixing clamps, which are detachably connected and form a clamping area between the two fixing clamps.

[0013] The two fixing clamps can be used to connect to structures such as the pole on a motorcycle. The connection method is simple and can be adapted to various types of motorcycles.

[0014] A bicycle locking and charging system includes an integrated bicycle locking and charging station as described above; it also includes a control module, wherein the control module includes at least: The controller, which is installed inside the pile, is used to control the operation of the vehicle locking module and the charging module; The communication component includes a first communication unit and a second communication unit, wherein the first communication unit is disposed on the pile body and the second communication unit is disposed on the vehicle-pile connection module or the electric bicycle. The first communication unit is used to interact with the second communication unit; it is also used to receive status information of the locking module and charging module sent by the controller and send it to the second communication unit; it is also used to receive electric bicycle status information sent by the second communication unit and send it to the controller. The second communication unit is used to receive status information of the locking module and charging module sent by the first communication unit; it is also used to send status information and operation instructions of the electric bicycle to the first communication unit.

[0015] Preferably, the controller includes a vehicle-to-pile connection status detection unit, a vehicle locking status detection unit, and a charging status detection unit; the vehicle-to-pile connection status detection unit is used to detect whether the connector and the insertion slot are properly aligned; the vehicle locking status detection unit is used to detect whether the locking tongue is in the vehicle locking state; and the charging status detection unit is used to detect whether the charging component and the receiving component are in a power transmission state.

[0016] Preferably, the control module further includes a user terminal, which is used to send operation commands to the second communication unit and to receive status information of the locking module, charging module, and electric bicycle sent by the second communication unit; the user terminal is also used to connect to a cloud server. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the electric bicycle locking and charging system in conjunction with the electric bicycle in this embodiment; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the electric bicycle and the charging station before pairing in the electric bicycle locking and charging system of this embodiment; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the electric bicycle and the charging station pairing state in the electric bicycle locking and charging system of this embodiment; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the electric bicycle locking and charging system in this embodiment; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the charging station in the electric bicycle locking and charging system of this embodiment; Figure 6 This is a partial cross-sectional view of the charging station in the electric bicycle locking and charging system of this embodiment; Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the plug slot, the locking module, and the first docking terminal in the electric bicycle locking and charging system of this embodiment. Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the electric bicycle and the charging pile connection module in the electric bicycle locking and charging system of this embodiment; Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the vehicle-charging station connection module in the electric bicycle locking and charging system of this embodiment; Figure 10This is an exploded view of the vehicle-charging station connection module in the electric bicycle locking and charging system of this embodiment; Figure 11 This is a flowchart of the electric bicycle locking and charging method in this embodiment; Figure 12 This is a flowchart of the electric bicycle retrieval method in this embodiment. Detailed Implementation

[0018] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the present utility model and are not intended to limit the present utility model. Example

[0019] like Figures 1-4 As shown, the electric bicycle locking and charging system includes a locking charging station, a vehicle-charging station connection module 2, and a control module. Figure 5 As shown, the charging station includes a station body 1, which includes a housing 12 and a chassis 14. The housing 12 is located above the chassis 14 and connected by uprights 13. A wheel limiting assembly 15 is provided on the chassis 14. There are two uprights 13, and the wheel limiting assembly 15 is located between the two uprights 13. Specifically, the wheel limiting assembly 15 includes two upwardly bent limiting rods, which are arranged in parallel and form a wheel limiting range between them. The wheel limiting assembly 15 can limit the wheel of the electric bicycle and also, to a certain extent, guides the connector to mate with the insertion slot 11.

[0020] like Figure 5 and Figure 7 As shown, the side of the machine box 12 on the pile body 1 is provided with a plug-in groove 11, the side of the plug-in groove 11 is provided with a locking mounting hole, and the bottom surface of the plug-in groove 11 is provided with a first docking terminal 16.

[0021] like Figures 8-10 As shown, the vehicle-pile connection module 2 includes a connector for connecting the electric bicycle 3 and the pile body 1. The connector includes a pile body docking part 22 and a bicycle connecting part 23, which are integrally formed and connected by screws or wired connections. The pile body docking part 22 has a locking hole on its side and a second docking terminal 21 at its front end. The pile body docking part 22 matches a insertion slot 11. When the connector mates with the insertion slot 11, the first docking terminal 16 and the second docking terminal 21 mate.

[0022] As a specific form of connection, such as Figure 10As shown, the bicycle connecting part 23 includes two fixing clamps, which are detachably connected and form a clamping area between them. The distance between the two fixing clamps is adjustable. The two fixing clamps can be used to connect with structures such as the handlebars on electric bicycles. The docking method is simple and can be adapted to various types of bicycles.

[0023] like Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, it also includes a locking module 4, which is mounted on the bollard 1. The locking module 4 includes a locking tongue 41 and a locking drive assembly 42. The locking tongue 41 is located on the side of the insertion slot 11 and is movably disposed within the locking mounting hole. The locking drive assembly 42 is used to drive the locking tongue 41 to extend and retract. Specifically, the locking drive assembly 42 includes a drive motor.

[0024] like Figure 6 As shown, it also includes a charging module, which comprises a charging component and a receiving component, and is mounted on the charging pile 1. The charging component includes a charging connector, and the receiving component includes a receiving connector, which is connected to the electric bicycle's battery. The charging connector is mounted on a first docking terminal 16, and the receiving connector is mounted on a second docking terminal 21. When the first docking terminal 16 and the second docking terminal 21 are docked, the charging connector and the receiving connector are also docked. In one specific embodiment, the charging connector and the receiving connector each include three power transmission channels. In the docked state, the three power transmission channels are docked one-to-one.

[0025] Specifically, such as Figure 6 As shown, the charging assembly includes a power supply 51, a relay, a leakage current protector, and a charger 52, with the charger 52 connected to the power supply 51 via the relay. In one specific embodiment, the charging assembly further includes a power metering unit, a temperature detection unit, a voltage detection unit, and a short-circuit detection unit. The temperature detection unit includes a temperature sensor installed inside the charging pile 1 for detecting the temperature of the charger 52.

[0026] The control module includes at least a controller and a communication component. The controller is located within the charging pile 1 and controls the operation of the locking module 4 and the charging module. Specifically, the locking drive assembly 42, relays, power metering unit, temperature detection unit, voltage detection unit, and short-circuit detection unit are electrically connected to the controller. The controller controls the operation of the locking drive assembly 42. The controller also controls the switching on and off of the relays based on the detection results from the power metering unit, temperature detection unit, voltage detection unit, and short-circuit detection unit.

[0027] Furthermore, the controller includes a vehicle-to-pile connection status detection unit, a vehicle locking status detection unit, and a charging status detection unit. The vehicle-to-pile connection status detection unit is used to detect whether the connector and the insertion slot 11 are properly aligned; the vehicle locking status detection unit is used to detect whether the locking tongue 41 is in the locked state; and the charging status detection unit is used to detect whether the charging component and the receiving component are in a power transmission state.

[0028] like Figure 4 As shown, the communication component includes a first communication unit and a second communication unit. The first communication unit is mounted on the pile body 1, and the second communication unit is mounted on the vehicle-pile connection module 2 or the electric bicycle. The first communication unit includes a first communication connector, and the second communication unit includes a second communication connector. The first communication connector is integrated onto a first docking terminal 16, and the second communication connector is integrated onto a second docking terminal 21. When the first docking terminal 16 and the second docking terminal 21 are docked, the first and second communication connectors communicate. Specifically, the first and second communication connectors each include eight communication channels, and in the docked state, the eight communication channels are docked one-to-one. The first and second communication units communicate using the CAN protocol.

[0029] As a specific implementation method, such as Figure 4 As shown, the second communication unit is mounted on the motorcycle. In another specific embodiment, the second communication unit is integrated within the connector.

[0030] The first communication unit is used to interact and connect with the second communication unit; the first communication unit is also used to receive the status information of the locking module 4 and the charging module sent by the controller, and send it to the second communication unit; the first communication unit is also used to receive the electric bicycle status information sent by the second communication unit, and send it to the controller.

[0031] The second communication unit is used to receive the status information of the locking module 4 and the charging module sent by the first communication unit and send it to the cloud server; the second communication unit is also used to send the status information and operation instructions of the electric bicycle to the first communication unit.

[0032] The control module also includes a user terminal, which is used to send operation commands to the second communication unit and to receive status information of the locking module 4, the charging module, and the electric bicycle sent by the second communication unit; the user terminal is also used to connect to the cloud server.

[0033] The control module also includes protection components, such as a water immersion protection unit, an anti-theft unit, and a lightning strike protection unit, which are electrically connected to the controller. like Figure 11 As shown, the electric bicycle locking and charging method adopts the electric bicycle locking and charging system described above; At least the following steps are included: S1. Docking: Insert the connector of the vehicle-pile connection module 2 into the insertion slot 11 of the pile body 1. The first communication unit and the second communication unit are in an interactive docking state. If the first communication unit and the second communication unit achieve effective interaction, the docking is effective, and proceed to step S2.

[0034] If the interaction between the first communication unit and the second communication unit fails, the docking is invalid, the controller sends a device abnormality signal, and terminates the vehicle locking and charging operation.

[0035] S2. Locking the vehicle: The controller sends a locking command to the locking module 4, and the locking drive component 42 drives the locking tongue 41 to move and extend.

[0036] The vehicle locking status detection unit operates to detect whether the locking tongue 41 has extended to the correct position. If the locking tongue 41 has extended to the correct position, the locking operation is completed, and the process proceeds to step S3. If the locking tongue 41 has not extended, or has not extended to the correct position, the locking operation fails, the controller sends an abnormal signal, and the locking and charging operation is terminated.

[0037] S3. Charging: The second communication unit sends the electric bicycle status information to the first communication unit, including the electric bicycle's battery level information; if the electric bicycle's battery level is higher than the charging threshold, the charging operation is not performed, and the locking and charging operation is completed.

[0038] If the electric bicycle's battery level is below the charging threshold, the controller calculates the required charging amount and sends a charging command to the charging module. The charging component receives the charging command and begins operation. The charging status detection unit then detects whether the charging component and the receiving component are in a power transmission state. If the charging component and the receiving component are not in a power transmission state, the charging is deemed a failure, and the controller issues a device abnormality signal, terminating the charging operation while the bicycle is locked.

[0039] If the charging component and the receiving component are in a power transmission state, the charging is successful. The power metering unit, temperature detection unit and voltage detection unit work to monitor the working status of the charging module in real time. When the power metering unit reports that the real-time charging amount has reached the required charging amount, the charging module stops working and the vehicle locking charging operation is completed. like Figure 12 As shown, the method for retrieving electric bicycles adopts the electric bicycle locking and charging system described above. At least the following steps are included: S1. Receiving Instructions: The user sends a vehicle retrieval instruction to the second communication unit. The second communication unit then sends the retrieval instruction and the electric bicycle's status information, including the electric bicycle's battery level, to the first communication unit. Specifically, the retrieval instruction can be sent from the user terminal to the second communication unit.

[0040] S21. Power outage: If the electric bicycle's battery level is less than the retrieval threshold, the controller will send an abnormal signal to terminate the retrieval operation.

[0041] If the electric bicycle's battery level is not less than the retrieval threshold, the charging status detection unit activates to detect whether the charging component and the receiving component are in a power transmission state. If the power is disconnected between the charging component and the receiving component, the process proceeds directly to step S22. If the charging component and the receiving component are still in a power transmission state, the controller sends a power-off command to the charging module, the relay disconnects, the charging component stops transmitting power to the receiving component, and the process proceeds to step S22.

[0042] S22. Unlocking: The controller sends an unlocking command to the locking module 4, and the locking drive assembly 42 drives the bolt 41 to move and exit the lock hole. The locking status detection unit works to detect whether the bolt 41 has exited completely. If the bolt 41 has moved completely, the unlocking operation is completed. If the bolt 41 has not exited, or has not exited completely, the unlocking fails, the controller sends a device abnormality signal, and terminates the vehicle retrieval operation.

[0043] In summary, the above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A charging station integrating electric bicycle locking and charging, characterized in that, At least including: The pile body is provided with a splice groove. A vehicle locking module, comprising a locking tongue and a vehicle locking drive assembly, wherein the locking tongue is located on the side of the insertion slot and the vehicle locking drive assembly is used to drive the locking tongue to extend and retract. A charging module, comprising a charging component and a power receiving component, wherein the charging component is mounted on the pile body; The vehicle-charging station connection module includes a connector with a locking hole on its side and a power receiving component mounted on the connector. The connector is used to connect the electric bicycle and the charging station. When the connector is mated with the insertion slot, the charging component and the power receiving component are connected, and the locking hole is aligned with the locking tongue.

2. The integrated charging and locking station for electric bicycles according to claim 1, characterized in that: The pile body includes a housing and a chassis. The housing is located above the chassis and connected by a column. The chassis is equipped with a wheel limiting component. The insertion slot is located on the side of the housing.

3. The integrated charging and locking station for electric bicycles according to claim 1, characterized in that: The charging assembly includes a power source, a relay, and a charger, wherein the charger is connected to the power source via the relay.

4. The integrated charging and locking station for electric bicycles according to claim 3, characterized in that: The charging assembly also includes a power metering unit, a temperature detection unit, a voltage detection unit, and a short-circuit detection unit.

5. The integrated charging and locking station for electric bicycles according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the insertion slot is provided with a first mating terminal, and the connector is provided with a second mating terminal. When the connector is mated with the insertion slot, the first mating terminal and the second mating terminal are mated. The charging component includes a charging connector, and the power receiving component includes a power receiving connector. The charging connector is disposed on a first mating terminal, and the power receiving connector is disposed on a second mating terminal.

6. The integrated charging and locking station for electric bicycles according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connector includes a pile body docking part and a single vehicle connecting part, which are integrally formed or fixedly connected. The pile body docking part matches the insertion slot. The single vehicle connecting part includes two fixing clamps, which are detachably connected and form a clamping area between them.

7. A bicycle locking and charging system, characterized in that: The electric bicycle locking and charging integrated station includes any one of the claims 1-6; it also includes a control module, wherein the control module includes at least: The controller, which is installed inside the pile, is used to control the operation of the vehicle locking module and the charging module; The communication component includes a first communication unit and a second communication unit, wherein the first communication unit is disposed on the pile body and the second communication unit is disposed on the vehicle-pile connection module or the electric bicycle. The first communication unit is used to interact with the second communication unit; it is also used to receive status information of the locking module and charging module sent by the controller and send it to the second communication unit; it is also used to receive electric bicycle status information sent by the second communication unit and send it to the controller. The second communication unit is used to receive status information of the locking module and charging module sent by the first communication unit; it is also used to send status information and operation instructions of the electric bicycle to the first communication unit.

8. The electric bicycle locking and charging system according to claim 7, characterized in that: The controller includes a vehicle-to-pile connection status detection unit, a vehicle locking status detection unit, and a charging status detection unit; the vehicle-to-pile connection status detection unit is used to detect whether the connector and the insertion slot are properly aligned; the vehicle locking status detection unit is used to detect whether the locking tongue is in the locking state; and the charging status detection unit is used to detect whether the charging component and the receiving component are in a power transmission state.

9. The electric bicycle locking and charging system according to claim 7 or 8, characterized in that: The control module also includes a user terminal, which is used to send operation commands to the second communication unit and to receive status information of the locking module, charging module and electric bicycle sent by the second communication unit; the user terminal is also used to connect to the cloud server.

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