Eye-catching indication safety type charging adapter

Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of eye-catching indicating safety type charging adapter. The charging adapter includes: mounting seat, indicating component, shell, a plurality of terminals and mechanical lock;The outer circumferential wall of mounting seat is equipped with outer groove, fixed platform, and a circle of hollow light hole is equipped in the inner groove of fixed platform right side, and light hole is communicated with outer groove;Indicating component includes transparent indicating seal ring of sleeve joint in outer groove and lamp plate installed in inner groove, and a plurality of lamp beads are evenly installed in the edge of lamp plate front side, and the light of lamp bead is emitted through light hole, indicating seal ring, forms a circle of eye-catching indicating mark, PCBA board adjusts control light color of lamp bead, and different color light mark indicates different charging state;Shell interference sleeve joint indicating seal ring rear end;Mechanical lock enters or separates from the positioning hole of charging gun and realizes locking or unlocking. The utility model has the effect that charging mark is eye-catching, mechanical lock locks charging gun and adapter, and safety is high.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of electrical connections, and in particular to a safety-indicating charging adapter with a prominent indicator. Background Technology

[0002] When charging new energy vehicles, charging adapters are used to switch between the electrical and mechanical interfaces of the vehicle's dual-head charging gun and the household charging socket. Currently, these adapters use several small lights to indicate different charging states, and there is no mechanical locking structure during charging. The drawbacks are: firstly, the indicator lights are not conspicuous enough, which can easily mislead operators and misguide them, posing a safety hazard; secondly, during high-voltage charging of the vehicle, without a mechanical locking structure, the charging gun and adapter can be manually separated, posing a safety hazard. Utility Model Content

[0003] To address one or more of the aforementioned problems, this utility model provides a safety charging adapter with a prominent indicator.

[0004] According to one aspect of the present invention, a conspicuous indicator safety charging adapter includes: a mounting base, an indicator component, a housing, a plurality of terminals, and a mechanical lock;

[0005] The mounting base has several connectors integrated inside the socket. The outer wall of the mounting base has an annular outer groove and a fixing platform located on the right side of the outer groove. The right side of the fixing platform forms an annular inner groove. The inner wall of the inner groove has a ring of hollow light-transmitting holes that connect to the outer groove.

[0006] The indicator assembly includes a transparent indicator ring fitted into the outer groove and a light board installed in the inner groove. Several LED beads are evenly installed on the front edge of the light board, facing the light-transmitting holes. The light from the LED beads is emitted through the light-transmitting holes and the front end of the indicator ring, forming a conspicuous indicator mark. The PCBA board adjusts and controls the light color of the LED beads. Different colored light marks indicate different charging states.

[0007] The outer casing is fitted onto the fixed platform and the rear end of the indicator sealing ring is interference-fitted.

[0008] Several terminal bushings are connected inside the connector tube;

[0009] The mechanical lock is hinged inside the housing, and the lock connector of the mechanical lock can enter or disengage from the positioning hole of the charging gun to achieve locking or unlocking.

[0010] In some embodiments, the indicator sealing ring includes an indicator plate and a sealing ring integrally connected to the rear side of the indicator plate. The sealing ring consists of multiple V-shaped grooves and protrusions that are evenly spaced and alternately distributed. The outer shell is interference-fitted to the sealing ring and conforms to the outer positioning shoulder of the indicator plate.

[0011] In some embodiments, a sealing ring groove is formed at the front end of the fixed platform and connected to the outer groove. The indicator plate is flush-fitted into the outer groove and the sealing ring is flush-fitted into the sealing ring groove. The inner positioning shoulder of the indicator plate is fitted to the light-transmitting hole.

[0012] In some implementations, the LED beads are tri-color LED beads or bi-color LED beads, with green indicating normal charging and red indicating charging failure.

[0013] In some implementations, the front side of the lamp panel is fitted to the inner wall of the inner groove, and the lamp beads are located inside the light-transmitting holes.

[0014] Alternatively, a light strip can be formed by a light panel and several LED beads;

[0015] Alternatively, the light-transmitting hole may be a fan-shaped hole formed by several dividing ribs surrounding each other.

[0016] In some embodiments, the indicator seal is made of transparent rubber, which is integrally connected to the outer groove and the sealing ring groove by a secondary overmolding.

[0017] In some implementations, the lamp board is a PCB ring electrically connected to the PCBA board; the PCBA board is connected to the rear side of the mounting platform by screws and is located inside the housing cavity.

[0018] In some embodiments, the front end of the housing forms a fixing port that matches the outline size of the fixing platform. The fixing port is symmetrically provided with second through holes. The fixing port is fitted with the fixing platform, and the first screw passes through the second through hole and is screwed into the threaded hole of the fixing platform to achieve a tight connection between the two.

[0019] In some implementations, the rear mounting platform of the mounting base extends into the housing, the PCBA board is connected to the rear side of the mounting platform by screws, and the front side of the PCBA board is electrically connected to the first sensor.

[0020] The mechanical lock includes a lock body, a button, a spring, and a spring seat. The spring seat is connected to the mounting platform by screws, and the spring is located inside the spring seat. The button is vertically slidably connected to the outer shell and presses against the left arm of the lock body. The mounting platform is rotatably connected to the middle of the lock body. A detection element that cooperates with the first sensor is installed on the left arm of the lock body. The lower end of the spring is connected to the right arm of the lock body. The lock connector under the right arm passes through the first through hole of the mounting platform and cooperates with the positioning hole of the charging gun.

[0021] In some implementations, a protective cover is rotatably connected to the front end of the connector;

[0022] The charging adapter is compatible with any of the following standards: European, Chinese, Japanese, and American.

[0023] The advantages of this charging adapter are as follows: First, it features a novel indicator component with a ring of LED beads or a light strip, providing a large light source area that clearly identifies different charging states, clearly guiding operators and preventing misoperation, thus ensuring high safety. Second, it has a mechanical locking structure that locks the charging gun and adapter together during charging, preventing accidental separation, reducing safety hazards, and further improving safety. Third, the indicator sealing ring is transparent and fitted into the outer groove, serving both a guiding and sealing function, effectively simplifying components, resulting in a compact overall size, saving space, and reducing costs. Fourth, the light board and LED beads are set in the inner groove, transmitting light through perforated holes, resulting in a compact overall structure and reduced equipment size. Fifth, the adapter has a simple appearance, small size, and is easy to assemble. Attached Figure Description

[0024] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of a safety-indicating charging adapter according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0025] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A three-dimensional schematic diagram of the outer shell shown;

[0026] Figure 3 for Figure 1 A cross-sectional view of the charging adapter shown.

[0027] Figure 4 for Figure 3 A three-dimensional exploded view of the mounting base and indicator components shown;

[0028] Figure 5 for Figure 4 A three-dimensional schematic diagram of the mounting base shown;

[0029] Figure 6 for Figure 3 A three-dimensional schematic diagram of the mechanical lock shown.

[0030] Mounting base 1, insertion tube 101, outer groove 102, fixing platform 103, inner groove 104, light-transmitting hole 105, sealing ring groove 106, partition rib 107, mounting platform 11, first through hole 110, lug 111, screw hole post 112.

[0031] Indicator assembly 2, indicator sealing ring 21, indicator plate 210, sealing ring 211, inner positioning shoulder 212, outer positioning shoulder 213, lamp plate 22, lamp bead 23;

[0032] Outer shell 3, fixing port 31, second through hole 32, sliding hole 33;

[0033] terminal 4;

[0034] Mechanical lock 5, lock body 51, lock connector 510, limit post 511, button 52, spring 53, spring seat 54, hinge pin 55, detection element 56;

[0035] 6; First screw; 7; PCBA board; 8; Protective cover; 9; First sensor;

[0036] Charging gun 01, positioning hole 011. Detailed Implementation

[0037] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be noted that the terms "front," "rear," "left," "right," "up," and "down" used in the following description refer to the directions in the accompanying drawings, while the terms "inner" and "outer" refer to the directions toward or away from the geometric center of a specific component, respectively.

[0038] Figures 1 to 6 A conspicuous indicator safety charging adapter according to one embodiment of the present invention is schematically shown. As shown, the conspicuous indicator safety charging adapter includes: a mounting base 1, an indicator component 2, a housing 3, a plurality of terminals 4, and a mechanical lock 5;

[0039] The mounting base 1 has a plurality of insertion tubes 101 integrally provided in the socket. The outer peripheral wall of the mounting base 1 has an annular outer groove 102 and a fixing platform 103 located on the right side of the outer groove 102. The right side of the fixing platform 103 forms an annular inner groove 104. The inner wall of the inner groove 104 has a ring of hollow light-transmitting holes 105, which are connected to the outer groove 102.

[0040] The indicator assembly 2 includes a transparent indicator ring 21 fitted into the outer groove 102 and a light plate 22 installed in the inner groove 104. A plurality of LED beads 23 are evenly installed on the front edge of the light plate 22, facing the light-transmitting holes 105. Further, the light plate 22 and the plurality of LED beads 23 preferably form a light strip. The light from the LED beads 23 is emitted through the light-transmitting holes 105 and the front end of the indicator ring 21, forming a conspicuous indicator ring. The PCBA board 7 adjusts and controls the color of the LED beads 23, with different colors indicating different charging states. Preferably, the LED beads 23 are tri-color LED beads or bi-color LED beads, with green representing normal charging and red representing a charging failure.

[0041] The outer casing 3 is fitted onto the fixed platform 103 and is interference-fitted to the rear end of the indicator sealing ring 21;

[0042] Several terminal 4-axis sleeves are connected inside the insertion tube 101;

[0043] The mechanical lock 5 is hinged inside the housing 3. The locking connector 510 of the mechanical lock 5 can enter or disengage from the positioning hole 011 of the charging gun 01 to achieve locking or unlocking.

[0044] Furthermore, this charging adapter is compatible with any of the European, Chinese, Japanese, and American standards.

[0045] The beneficial effects of this charging adapter are as follows: First, the charging adapter features a novel indicator component 2, which uses a ring of LED beads 23 or a light strip. The large light source area clearly identifies different charging states, providing clear guidance to operators, preventing misoperation, and ensuring high safety. Second, the charging adapter has a mechanical lock 5 structure, locking the charging gun and adapter together during charging to prevent accidental separation, reduce safety hazards, and further improve safety. Third, the indicator sealing ring 21 is transparent and fitted within the outer groove 102, serving both a guiding and sealing function, effectively simplifying components, resulting in a compact overall size, saving space, and reducing costs. Fourth, the light board 22 and LED beads 23 are located in the inner groove 104, transmitting light through the perforated light-transmitting holes 105, resulting in a compact overall structure and reduced equipment size. Fifth, the adapter has a simple appearance, small size, and is easy to assemble.

[0046] Furthermore, the indicator sealing ring 21 includes an indicator plate 210 and a sealing ring 211 integrally connected to the rear side of the indicator plate 210. The sealing ring 211 consists of multiple V-shaped grooves and protrusions evenly spaced and alternating. The outer shell 3 is interference-fitted with the sealing ring 211 and conforms to the outer positioning shoulder 213 of the indicator plate 210. Preferably, the front end of the fixing platform 103 also forms a sealing ring groove 106 that connects to the outer groove 102. The indicator plate 210 is interference-fitted flush with the outer groove 102, and the sealing ring 211 is interference-fitted in the sealing ring groove 106. The inner positioning shoulder 212 of the indicator plate 210 conforms to the light-transmitting hole 105. Preferably, the sealing ring 211 is integrally connected to the middle of the rear side of the indicator plate 210, and the inner and outer ends where the two connect form an inner positioning shoulder 212 and an outer positioning shoulder 213, respectively. The advantages are: this arrangement facilitates installation and achieves high assembly accuracy.

[0047] Furthermore, the front side of the lamp board 22 fits against the inner wall of the inner groove 104, and the lamp beads 23 are located within the light-transmitting hole 105; preferably, the light-transmitting hole 105 is a fan-shaped hole formed by several partition ribs 107 surrounding each other. Preferably, the lamp board 22 is a PCB ring electrically connected to the PCBA board 7; the PCBA board 7 is connected to the rear side of the mounting platform 11 by screws and is located inside the cavity of the housing 3. Its beneficial effects are: this setting further simplifies the product size, and the light propagation distance is short, making the markings more eye-catching.

[0048] Furthermore, the indicator sealing ring 21 is made of transparent rubber, which is integrally connected to the outer groove 102 and the sealing ring groove 106 through secondary rubber coating; its beneficial effect is that this setting is easy to process and manufacture, and effectively simplifies assembly.

[0049] Furthermore, the front end of the outer shell 3 forms a fixing port 31 that matches the outline size of the fixing platform 103. The fixing port 31 is symmetrically provided with a second through hole 32. The fixing port 31 is fitted with the fixing platform 103 and the first screw 6 passes through the second through hole 32 and is screwed into the threaded hole of the fixing platform 103 to achieve a tight connection between the two.

[0050] Furthermore, the rear mounting platform 11 of the mounting base 1 extends into the inner cavity of the housing 3, and the front side of the PCBA board 7 is electrically connected to the first sensor 9. The PCBA board 7 controls the circuit's on / off state based on the conduction or closure signal of the first sensor 9.

[0051] The upper surface of the mounting platform 11 has two symmetrical lugs 111 in the middle, two symmetrical screw posts 112 and a first through hole 110 at the front end, with the first through hole 110 located between the two screw posts 112.

[0052] The mechanical lock 5 includes a lock body 51, a button 52, a spring 53 and a spring seat 54. The spring seat 54 is connected to the screw hole post 112 by a screw. The spring 53 is located inside the spring seat 54. The button 52 is vertically slidably connected to the sliding hole 33 of the outer shell 3 and extends into the inner cavity of the outer shell 3.

[0053] Two lugs 111 are rotatably connected in the middle of the lock body 51 via a hinge 55. The left arm of the lock body 51 is equipped with a detection element 56 that cooperates with the first sensor 9. The upper end of the left arm is attached to the lower end of the button 52. The limiting post 511 on the upper surface of the right arm of the lock body 51 is sleeved with the lower end of the spring 53. The lock connector 15 on the lower surface of the right arm passes through the first through hole 110 and cooperates with the positioning hole 011 of the charging gun 01.

[0054] The charging gun 01 is inserted into the socket 100 and can push the lock connector 510 upward. The lock body 51 rotates counterclockwise and compresses the spring 53. When the insertion is completed, the positioning hole 011 is located below the lock connector 510. The spring 53 returns to its original position and causes the lock body 51 to rotate clockwise, thereby pushing the lock connector 510 to automatically fall into the positioning hole 010, realizing the locking action of the lock body 51.

[0055] Pressing button 52 compresses the spring 53 of the lock body 51, causing it to rotate clockwise. The lock connector 510 disengages from the positioning hole 010 and unlocks. The detection element 56 approaches the first sensor 9 and generates a signal. The PCBA board 7 controls the circuit's on / off state based on the conduction or closure signal of the first sensor 9. Pulling out the charging gun 01 causes the spring 53 to return to its original position counterclockwise, allowing the lock body 51 to rotate counterclockwise and reset.

[0056] The detection element 56 is a magnetic component, a blocking post, or a proximity block, and the first sensor 9 is a magnetic sensor, a photosensitive sensor, or a proximity switch.

[0057] The advantages of this mechanical lock 5 are: compact overall structure, easy operation, good locking performance, and high security performance.

[0058] Furthermore, a protective cover 8 is rotatably connected to the front end of the socket. The beneficial effect of this design is that it further enhances safety protection performance.

[0059] The above descriptions are merely some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, various modifications and improvements can be made without departing from the inventive concept of this utility model, and all such modifications and improvements fall within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A safety-indicating charging adapter with prominent display, characterized in that, Includes: mounting base (1), indicator assembly (2), housing (3), several terminals (4), and mechanical lock (5); The mounting base (1) has a plurality of insertion tubes (101) integrally provided in the socket. The mounting base (1) has an annular outer groove (102) in the middle of the outer peripheral wall and a fixing platform (103) located on the right side of the outer groove (102). The right side of the fixing platform (103) forms an annular inner groove (104). The inner wall of the inner groove (104) is provided with a ring of hollow light-transmitting holes (105), and the light-transmitting holes (105) are connected to the outer groove (102). The indicator component (2) includes a transparent indicator ring (21) fitted into the outer groove (102) and a lamp plate (22) installed in the inner groove (104). Several lamp beads (23) facing the light hole (105) are evenly installed on the front side edge of the lamp plate (22). The light of the lamp beads (23) is emitted through the light hole (105) and the front end of the indicator ring (21) to form a conspicuous indicator mark. The PCBA board (7) adjusts and controls the light color of the lamp beads (23). Different colored light marks indicate different charging states. The outer shell (3) is sleeved on the fixed platform (103) and is interference-fitted to the rear end of the indicator sealing ring (21); Several of the terminals (4) are sleeved and connected inside the insertion tube (101); The mechanical lock (5) is hinged inside the housing (3). The locking connector (510) of the mechanical lock (5) can enter or disengage from the positioning hole (011) of the charging gun (01) to achieve locking or unlocking.

2. The charging adapter according to claim 1, characterized in that, The indicator sealing ring (21) includes an indicator plate (210) and a sealing ring (211) integrally connected to the rear side of the indicator plate (210). The sealing ring (211) consists of multiple V-shaped grooves and protrusions that are evenly spaced and alternately distributed. The outer shell (3) is press-fitted to the sealing ring (211) and fits the outer positioning shoulder (213) of the indicator plate (210).

3. The charging adapter according to claim 2, characterized in that, The front end of the fixed platform (103) also forms a sealing ring groove (106) that is connected to the outer groove (102). The indicator plate (210) is flush-fitted to the outer groove (102) and the sealing ring (211) is flush-fitted to the sealing ring groove (106). The inner positioning shoulder (212) of the indicator plate (210) is fitted to the light-transmitting hole (105).

4. The charging adapter according to claim 1, characterized in that, The LED bead (23) is a three-color LED bead or a two-color LED bead, with green indicating normal charging and red indicating a charging failure.

5. The charging adapter according to claim 4, characterized in that, The front side of the lamp panel (22) is attached to the inner groove wall of the inner groove (104), and the lamp beads (23) are located in the light-transmitting hole (105); Alternatively, the light panel (22) and several LED beads (23) may form a light strip; Alternatively, the light-transmitting hole (105) may be a fan-shaped hole formed by several dividing ribs (107) surrounding each other.

6. The charging adapter according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that, The indicator sealing ring (21) is made of transparent rubber and is integrally connected to the outer groove (102) and the sealing ring groove (106) by secondary rubber coating.

7. The charging adapter according to claim 6, characterized in that, The lamp board (22) is a PCB ring that is electrically connected to the PCBA board (7); the PCBA board (7) is connected to the rear side of the mounting platform (11) by screws and is located in the inner cavity of the outer shell (3).

8. The charging adapter according to claim 7, characterized in that, The front end of the outer shell (3) forms a fixing opening (31) that matches the outline size of the fixing platform (103). The fixing opening (31) is symmetrically provided with a second through hole (32). The fixing opening (31) is fitted with the fixing platform (103), and the first screw (6) passes through the second through hole (32) and is screwed into the threaded hole of the fixing platform (103) to achieve a tight connection between the two.

9. The charging adapter according to claim 7, characterized in that, The rear mounting platform (11) of the mounting base (1) extends into the outer shell (3), the PCBA board (7) is connected to the rear side of the mounting platform (11) by screws, and the front side of the PCBA board (7) is electrically connected to the first sensor (9); The mechanical lock (5) includes a lock body (51), a button (52), a spring (53), and a spring seat (54). The spring seat (54) is connected to the mounting platform (11) by screws. The spring (53) is located inside the spring seat (54). The button (52) is vertically slidably connected to the outer shell (3) and presses against the left arm of the lock body (51). The lock body (51) is rotatably connected to the mounting platform (11) in the middle. The left arm of the lock body (51) is equipped with a detection element (56) that cooperates with the first sensor (9). The lower end of the spring (53) is connected to the right arm of the lock body (51). The lock connector (510) under the right arm passes through the first through hole (110) of the mounting platform (11) and cooperates with the positioning hole (011) of the charging gun (01).

10. The charging adapter according to claim 6, characterized in that, The front end of the plug is rotated to connect the protective cover (8). The charging adapter is suitable for any of the European, Chinese, Japanese and American standards.

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