Charging base housing and charging base assembly
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202522227906.3
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-10-21
- Publication Date
- 2026-09-25
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-10-21
AI Technical Summary
这种罩盖与壳体成90度设置且一体形成的方案使得制造模具的难度较大,并且通过连接端子组装电源端子和电源线的效率较低
[0022]在根据本实用新型的前述实施例中,通过将大体成90度设置的电源端子接收部和连接端子接收部一体制成,并将其与座体分体制成,可以避免充电座壳体上具有大体成90度设置的部分,从而可以降低模具的制造难度。并且,上述设置可以使得电源端子和连接端子能够容易地连接在一起,从而提高装配效率。
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to a charging dock housing and a charging dock assembly including the charging dock housing. Background Technology
[0002] In the prior art, one type of charging dock has an integrally formed cover for connecting terminals and a power cord on its housing. The insertion direction of the connecting terminals is generally perpendicular to that of the power terminals in the charging dock. Therefore, the cover for connecting terminals extends in a direction generally perpendicular to the axial direction of the housing, and the two are set at a 90-degree angle. This solution, in which the cover is set at a 90-degree angle to the housing and is integrally formed, makes it difficult to manufacture the mold and results in low efficiency in assembling the power terminals and power cord via the connecting terminals. Utility Model Content
[0003] The purpose of this utility model is to solve at least one aspect of the aforementioned problems and defects existing in the prior art.
[0004] According to one aspect of the present invention, a charging dock housing is disclosed. The charging dock housing includes a base body and a cover body. The base body is adapted to receive a power terminal inserted longitudinally along the base body. The cover body includes a power terminal receiving portion and a connection terminal receiving portion. The power terminal receiving portion is adapted to receive a power terminal inserted longitudinally along the base body. The connection terminal receiving portion communicates with the power terminal receiving portion and is adapted to receive a connection terminal inserted transversely along the base body. The power terminal receiving portion and the connection terminal receiving portion of the cover body are integrally formed, while the cover body is separately formed from the base body and attached to the end of the base body.
[0005] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the power terminal receiving part and the connection terminal receiving part of the cover extend along the longitudinal and transverse directions of the base, respectively.
[0006] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the charging base housing includes two covers, namely a first cover and a second cover. The first cover and the second cover are respectively adapted to receive a positive power terminal and a negative power terminal through their power terminal receiving portions, and are respectively adapted to receive a positive connection terminal and a negative connection terminal through their connection terminal receiving portions.
[0007] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the first cover and the second cover are components independent of each other.
[0008] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, in the longitudinal direction of the base, the length of the power terminal receiving portion of the first cover is greater than the length of the power terminal receiving portion of the second cover, so as to allow the connection terminal receiving portion of the first cover to be located above the connection terminal receiving portion of the second cover.
[0009] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, an outlet end for a power terminal is provided at the end of the base body, and the outlet end extends longitudinally along the base body.
[0010] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the power terminal receiving part is cylindrical and includes a top opening and a bottom opening that are longitudinally opposite to each other on the base body, with the bottom opening being received in the outlet end.
[0011] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the top opening of the power terminal receiving part is adapted to receive a fastener that connects the power terminal and the connecting terminal.
[0012] According to another aspect of the present invention, a charging dock assembly is provided. The charging dock assembly includes: a charging dock housing, a power terminal, a connecting terminal, and fasteners as described above. The power terminal is inserted longitudinally into a power terminal receiving portion of a cover and into the housing. The connecting terminal is inserted transversely into a connecting terminal receiving portion of the cover and partially extends into the power terminal receiving portion. Fasteners connect the connecting terminal extending into the power terminal receiving portion to the power terminal.
[0013] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the cover, power terminal, and connection terminal are connected by fasteners to form a sub-assembly. This sub-assembly is detachably mounted to the base via the power terminal.
[0014] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the base includes a receiving channel for receiving a power terminal. A snap-fit portion is provided on the inner wall of the receiving channel, and a mating snap-fit portion is provided on the power terminal. The snap-fit portion engages with the mating snap-fit portion to detachably connect the power terminal to the base.
[0015] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the snap-fit part is an elastic buckle, and the mating snap-fit part is a slot.
[0016] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the charging base assembly includes two power terminals, namely a positive power terminal and a negative power terminal. The charging base assembly includes two connection terminals, namely a positive connection terminal and a negative connection terminal. The charging base assembly includes two covers, namely a first cover and a second cover. The charging base assembly includes two fasteners, namely a first fastener and a second fastener. The charging base assembly includes two sub-assemblies, namely a first sub-assembly and a second sub-assembly, wherein the first cover, the positive power terminal, and the positive connection terminal are connected by the first fastener to form the first sub-assembly, and the second cover, the negative power terminal, and the negative connection terminal are connected by the second fastener to form the second sub-assembly.
[0017] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the charging dock assembly further includes a sealing ring, which is pressed between the outer wall of the power terminal receiving portion and the inner wall of the receiving channel to achieve a seal between the two.
[0018] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the connecting terminal is a metal busbar.
[0019] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, holes are formed on one end of the connecting terminal that extends into the power terminal receiving portion and on one end of the power terminal located in the power terminal receiving portion, allowing fasteners to pass through, so that one end of the connecting terminal and one end of the power terminal are fastened together by fasteners.
[0020] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the charging dock assembly further includes a plug. The plug covers the top opening of the power terminal receiver to encapsulate the power terminal receiver.
[0021] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the charging dock assembly further includes a power cord and a crimping sleeve. The power cord extends into the connection terminal receiving portion of the cover and is electrically connected to the connection terminal. The crimping sleeve is fitted onto the power cord and crimped to the end of the connection terminal receiving portion.
[0022] In the foregoing embodiments of this utility model, by integrally manufacturing the power terminal receiving part and the connection terminal receiving part, which are set at approximately 90 degrees, and separately manufacturing them from the base body, it is possible to avoid having a portion set at approximately 90 degrees on the charging base housing, thereby reducing the difficulty of mold manufacturing. Furthermore, the above arrangement allows the power terminal and the connection terminal to be easily connected together, thereby improving assembly efficiency.
[0023] Other objects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the following description of the invention with reference to the accompanying drawings, and will help to provide a comprehensive understanding of the invention. Attached Figure Description
[0024] Figure 1 A perspective view of a charging dock assembly according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown; Figure 2 An exploded view of a charging dock assembly according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown; Figure 3 Another exploded view of a charging dock assembly according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown; Figure 4 A cross-sectional view of a charging dock assembly according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown; Figure 5A perspective view of a charging dock housing according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown; Figure 6 An exploded view of a charging dock housing according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown; Figure 7 Showing a cross-sectional view of the cover of a charging dock housing according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention; Figure 8 Showing a cross-sectional view of a sub-assembly of a charging dock assembly according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention; Figure 9 This shows an exploded view of the sub-components and the base of a charging dock assembly according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. Detailed Implementation
[0025] The technical solution of this utility model will be further described in detail below through embodiments and in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. In this specification, the same or similar reference numerals indicate the same or similar components. The following description of the embodiments of this utility model with reference to the accompanying drawings is intended to explain the overall inventive concept of this utility model and should not be construed as a limitation thereof.
[0026] Furthermore, in the following detailed description, numerous specific details are set forth for ease of explanation to provide a thorough understanding of the embodiments disclosed herein. However, it will be apparent that one or more embodiments may be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, well-known structures and apparatuses are illustrated to simplify the figures.
[0027] According to a general technical concept of this utility model, a charging dock housing is provided. The charging dock housing includes a base body and a cover body. The base body is adapted to receive a power terminal inserted longitudinally along the base body. The cover body includes a power terminal receiving portion and a connection terminal receiving portion. The power terminal receiving portion is adapted to receive a power terminal inserted longitudinally along the base body. The connection terminal receiving portion communicates with the power terminal receiving portion and is adapted to receive a connection terminal inserted transversely along the base body. The power terminal receiving portion and the connection terminal receiving portion of the cover body are integrally formed, while the cover body is separately formed from the base body and attached to the end of the base body.
[0028] According to another general technical concept of this utility model, a charging dock assembly is provided. The charging dock assembly includes: a charging dock housing, a power terminal, a connecting terminal, and fasteners as described above. The power terminal is inserted longitudinally into the power terminal receiving portion of the cover and into the housing. The connecting terminal is inserted transversely into the connecting terminal receiving portion of the cover and partially extends into the power terminal receiving portion. Fasteners connect the connecting terminal extending into the power terminal receiving portion to the power terminal.
[0029] Figure 1 A perspective view of a charging dock assembly 1 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown; Figure 2 An exploded view of a charging dock assembly 1 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown; Figure 3 Another exploded view of a charging dock assembly 1 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown; Figure 4 Showing a cross-sectional view of a charging dock assembly 1 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention; Figure 5 A perspective view of a charging dock housing 10 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown; Figure 6 An exploded view of a charging dock housing 10 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown; Figure 7 Showing a cross-sectional view of the cover 12 of the charging dock housing 10 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention; Figure 8 Showing a cross-sectional view of a sub-component 50 of a charging dock assembly 1 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention; Figure 9 This shows an exploded view of the sub-components 50a, 50b and the base 11 of the charging dock assembly 1 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
[0030] like Figures 1 to 9 As shown, in an exemplary embodiment of this utility model, a charging dock housing 10 is disclosed. The charging dock housing 10 includes a base 11 and a cover 12. It is adapted to receive a power terminal 20 inserted along the longitudinal direction Y of the base 11. The cover 12 includes a power terminal receiving portion 121 and a connection terminal receiving portion 122. The power terminal receiving portion 121 is adapted to receive the power terminal 20 inserted along the longitudinal direction Y of the base 11. The connection terminal receiving portion 122 communicates with the power terminal receiving portion 121 and is adapted to receive a connection terminal 30 inserted along the transverse direction X of the base 11. The power terminal receiving portion 121 and the connection terminal receiving portion 122 of the cover 12 are integrally formed, while the cover 12 is separately formed from the base 11 and attached to the end of the base 11.
[0031] By integrally manufacturing the power terminal receiving part 121 and the connection terminal receiving part 122, which are set approximately at 90 degrees, and separately manufacturing them from the base body 11, it is possible to avoid having a portion set approximately at 90 degrees on the charging base housing, thereby reducing the difficulty of mold manufacturing. Furthermore, the above arrangement allows the power terminal and the connection terminal to be easily connected together, thereby improving assembly efficiency.
[0032] In the illustrated embodiment, the power terminal receiving portion 121 and the connection terminal receiving portion 122 of the cover 12 extend along the longitudinal direction Y and the transverse direction X of the base 11, respectively.
[0033] In the illustrated embodiment, the charging dock housing 10 includes two covers, a first cover 12a and a second cover 12b. The first cover 12a and the second cover 12b are respectively adapted to receive a positive power terminal 20a and a negative power terminal 20b through their power terminal receiving portions 121, and are respectively adapted to receive a positive connection terminal 30a and a negative connection terminal 30b through their connection terminal receiving portions 122. In other embodiments, the charging dock housing 10 may also include only one cover.
[0034] In the illustrated embodiment, the first cover 12a and the second cover 12b are independent components. That is, the two covers are formed separately from each other.
[0035] In the illustrated embodiment, along the longitudinal direction Y of the base 11, the power terminal receiving portion 121 of the first cover 12a extends longer than the power terminal receiving portion 121 of the second cover 12b, allowing the connection terminal receiving portion 122 of the first cover 12a to be located above the connection terminal receiving portion 122 of the second cover 12b. In other embodiments, along the longitudinal direction Y of the base 11, the length of the power terminal receiving portion 121 of the first cover 12a may not be greater than the length of the power terminal receiving portion 121 of the second cover 12b. The arrangement in the illustrated embodiment allows for a more compact arrangement of the two covers.
[0036] In the illustrated embodiment, an outlet end 112 for a power terminal 20 is provided at the end of the base 11, and the outlet end 112 extends along the longitudinal direction Y of the base 11. The outlet end 112 is, for example, cylindrical.
[0037] In the illustrated embodiment, the power terminal receiving part 121 is cylindrical and includes a top opening 125 and a bottom opening 126 opposite to each other in the longitudinal Y direction of the base body 11. The bottom opening 126 is received in the outlet end 112.
[0038] In the illustrated embodiment, the top opening 125 of the power terminal receiving portion 121 is adapted to receive the fastener 40 that connects the power terminal 20 and the connecting terminal 30.
[0039] like Figure 1-4As shown in Figures 8-9, in an exemplary embodiment of this utility model, a charging dock assembly 1 is disclosed. The charging dock assembly 1 includes the aforementioned charging dock housing 10, a power terminal 20, a connecting terminal 30, and a fastener 40. The power terminal 20 is inserted along the longitudinal direction Y of the base 11 into the power terminal receiving portion 121 of the cover 12 and into the base 11. The connecting terminal 30 is inserted along the transverse direction X of the base 11 into the connecting terminal receiving portion 122 of the cover 12 and partially extends into the power terminal receiving portion 121. The fastener 40 connects the connecting terminal 30 extending into the power terminal receiving portion 121 to the power terminal 20. The fastener 40 is, for example, a bolt.
[0040] In the illustrated embodiments, especially as Figure 8-9 As shown, the cover 12, power terminal 20, and connection terminal 30 are connected by fasteners 40 to form a sub-assembly 50. The sub-assembly 50 is detachably mounted to the base 11 via the power terminal 20. In other embodiments, the cover 12 can also be attached to the base 11 in other ways, for example, by snapping the power terminal receiving portion 121 of the cover 12 to the base 11 together.
[0041] By connecting the cover 12, power terminal 20 and connection terminal 30 with fasteners 40 to form a sub-assembly 50 and then installing it onto the base 11, the assembly efficiency of the charging base assembly 1 can be improved.
[0042] In the illustrated embodiment, the base 11 includes a receiving channel 115 for receiving a power terminal 20. A snap-fit portion 118 is provided on the inner wall of the receiving channel 115, and a mating snap-fit portion 28 is provided on the power terminal 20. The snap-fit portion 118 engages with the mating snap-fit portion 28 to detachably connect the power terminal 20 to the base 11. The snap-fit portion 118 is, for example, a resilient snap, and the mating snap-fit portion 28 is, for example, a slot. In other embodiments, the power terminal 20 and the base 11 can also be detachably connected in other ways.
[0043] In the illustrated embodiment, the charging dock assembly 1 includes two power terminals 20, namely a positive power terminal 20a and a negative power terminal 20b. The charging dock assembly 1 includes two connection terminals 30, namely a positive connection terminal 30a and a negative connection terminal 30b. The charging dock assembly 1 includes two covers 12, namely a first cover 12a and a second cover 12b. The charging dock assembly 1 includes two fasteners 40, namely a first fastener 40a and a second fastener 40b. The charging dock assembly 1 includes two sub-assemblies 50, namely a first sub-assembly 50a and a second sub-assembly 50b. The first cover 12a, the positive power terminal 20a, and the positive connection terminal 30a are connected by the first fastener 40a to form the first sub-assembly 50a. The second cover 12b, the negative power terminal 20b, and the negative connection terminal 30b are connected by the second fastener 40b to form the second sub-assembly 50b.
[0044] In the illustrated embodiment, the charging dock assembly 1 further includes a sealing ring 60, which is pressed between the outer wall of the power terminal receiving portion 121 and the inner wall of the receiving channel 115 to achieve a seal between the two.
[0045] In the illustrated embodiment, the connecting terminal 30 is a metal busbar, such as a copper busbar.
[0046] In the illustrated embodiment, holes are formed on one end of the connecting terminal 30 that extends into the power terminal receiving portion 121 and on one end of the power terminal 20 located in the power terminal receiving portion 121, allowing the fastener 40 to pass through, so that one end of the connecting terminal 30 and one end of the power terminal 20 are fastened together by the fastener 40.
[0047] In the illustrated embodiment, the charging dock assembly 1 further includes a plug 70 covering the top opening 125 of the power terminal receiving portion 121 to encapsulate the power terminal receiving portion 121. In the illustrated embodiment, the first sub-assembly 50a and the second sub-assembly 50b respectively have a first plug 70a and a second plug 70b for encapsulating their respective power terminal receiving portions 121.
[0048] In the illustrated embodiment, the charging dock assembly 1 further includes a power cord 80 that extends into the connection terminal receiving portion 122 of the cover 12 and is electrically connected to the connection terminal 30. The charging dock assembly 1 also includes a crimping cylinder 90, which is fitted onto the power cord 80 and crimped to the end of the connection terminal receiving portion 122. In the illustrated embodiment, the first sub-assembly 50a and the second sub-assembly 50b respectively have a positive power cord 80a and a negative power cord 80b for electrical connection to the positive connection terminal 30a and the negative connection terminal 30b, respectively. The first sub-assembly 50a and the second sub-assembly 50b respectively have a first crimping cylinder 90a and a second crimping cylinder 90b for crimping the positive power cord 80a and the negative power cord 80b, respectively.
[0049] Those skilled in the art will understand that the embodiments described above are exemplary and can be improved upon. The structures described in the various embodiments can be freely combined without causing structural or principle conflicts, and these changes should fall within the protection scope of this utility model.
[0050] Although the present invention has been described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, the embodiments disclosed in the drawings are intended to illustrate preferred embodiments of the present invention and should not be construed as a limitation thereof.
[0051] While some embodiments of the general concept of this utility model have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will understand that changes may be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the general concept of this utility model, the scope of which is defined by the claims and their equivalents.
[0052] It should be noted that the word "comprising" does not exclude other elements or steps, and the words "a" or "an" do not exclude multiple elements. Furthermore, any reference numerals in the claims should not be construed as limiting the scope of this invention.
Claims
1. A charging dock housing, characterized in that, include: The base (11) is adapted to receive a power terminal (20) inserted along the longitudinal (Y) direction of the base (11). and The cover (12) includes: A power terminal receiving section (121) is adapted to receive the power terminal (20) inserted along the longitudinal (Y) direction of the base (11); and The connection terminal receiving section (122) is connected to the power terminal receiving section (121) and is adapted to receive the connection terminal (30) inserted laterally (X) along the base (11). The power terminal receiving part (121) and the connection terminal receiving part (122) of the cover (12) are integrally formed, while the cover (12) and the base (11) are separately formed and attached to the end of the base (11).
2. The charging dock housing according to claim 1, characterized in that: The power terminal receiving part (121) and the connection terminal receiving part (122) of the cover (12) extend along the longitudinal (Y) and transverse (X) directions of the base (11), respectively.
3. The charging dock housing according to claim 1, characterized in that, include: The two covers (12) are a first cover (12a) and a second cover (12b), respectively. The first cover (12a) and the second cover (12b) are respectively adapted to receive a positive power terminal (20a) and a negative power terminal (20b) through their power terminal receiving section (121), and are respectively adapted to receive a positive connection terminal (30a) and a negative connection terminal (30b) through their connection terminal receiving section (122).
4. The charging dock housing according to claim 3, characterized in that: The first cover (12a) and the second cover (12b) are components independent of each other.
5. The charging dock housing according to claim 4, characterized in that: In the longitudinal direction (Y) of the base (11), the power terminal receiving portion (121) of the first cover (12a) extends longer than the power terminal receiving portion (121) of the second cover (12b) to allow the connection terminal receiving portion (122) of the first cover (12a) to be located above the connection terminal receiving portion (122) of the second cover (12b).
6. The charging dock housing according to claim 1, characterized in that: An outlet end (112) for the power terminal (20) is provided at the end of the base (11), and the outlet end (112) extends along the longitudinal direction (Y) of the base (11).
7. The charging dock housing according to claim 6, characterized in that: The power terminal receiving part (121) is cylindrical and includes a top opening (125) and a bottom opening (126) opposite each other in the longitudinal (Y) direction of the base (11), and the bottom opening (126) is received in the outlet end (112).
8. The charging dock housing according to claim 7, characterized in that: The top opening (125) of the power terminal receiving part (121) is adapted to receive a fastener (40) connecting the power terminal (20) and the connecting terminal (30).
9. A charging dock assembly, characterized in that, include: Charging base housing (10) according to any one of claims 1-8; A power terminal (20) is inserted along the longitudinal direction (Y) of the base (11) into the power terminal receiving part (121) of the cover (12) and into the base (11); The connecting terminal (30) is inserted into the connecting terminal receiving part (122) of the cover (12) along the transverse (X) direction of the base (11) and partially extends into the power terminal receiving part (121); as well as Fastener (40) connects the connecting terminal (30) extending into the power terminal receiving part (121) to the power terminal (20).
10. The charging dock assembly according to claim 9, characterized in that: The cover (12), the power terminal (20) and the connection terminal (30) are connected by the fastener (40) to form a sub-assembly (50). The sub-component (50) is detachably mounted to the base (11) via the power terminal (20).
11. The charging dock assembly according to claim 10, characterized in that: The base (11) includes a receiving channel (115) for receiving the power terminal (20). The receiving channel (115) has a snap-fit part (118) on its inner wall and a mating snap-fit part (28) on its power terminal (20). The snap-fit part (118) and the mating snap-fit part (28) cooperate to detachably connect the power terminal (20) to the base (11).
12. The charging dock assembly according to claim 11, characterized in that: The snap-fit part (118) is an elastic snap, and the mating snap-fit part (28) is a slot.
13. The charging dock assembly according to claim 10, characterized in that, include: The two power terminals (20) are a positive power terminal (20a) and a negative power terminal (20b). The two connection terminals (30) are a positive connection terminal (30a) and a negative connection terminal (30b), respectively. The two covers (12) are a first cover (12a) and a second cover (12b). The two fasteners (40) are a first fastener (40a) and a second fastener (40b). The two sub-components (50) are a first sub-component (50a) and a second sub-component (50b), wherein the first cover (12a), the positive power terminal (20a) and the positive connection terminal (30a) are connected by the first fastener (40a) to form the first sub-component (50a), and the second cover (12b), the negative power terminal (20b) and the negative connection terminal (30b) are connected by the second fastener (40b) to form the second sub-component (50b).
14. The charging dock assembly according to claim 11, characterized in that, Also includes: A sealing ring (60) is pressed between the outer wall of the power terminal receiving part (121) and the inner wall of the receiving channel (115) to achieve a seal between the two.
15. The charging dock assembly according to claim 9, characterized in that: The connecting terminal (30) is a metal busbar.
16. The charging dock assembly according to claim 15, characterized in that: The end of the connecting terminal (30) that extends into the power terminal receiving part (121) and the end of the power terminal (20) located in the power terminal receiving part (121) are provided with holes that allow the fastener (40) to pass through, so that one end of the connecting terminal (30) and one end of the power terminal (20) are fastened together by the fastener (40).
17. The charging dock assembly according to claim 9, characterized in that, Also includes: A plug (70) is placed over the top opening (125) of the power terminal receiver (121) to encapsulate the power terminal receiver (121).
18. The charging dock assembly according to claim 9, characterized in that, Also includes: The power cord (80) extends into the connection terminal receiving part (122) of the cover (12) and is electrically connected to the connection terminal (30); as well as A crimping sleeve (90) is fitted onto the power cord (80) and crimped to the end of the connection terminal receiving part (122).