Charging inlet with light guide
Patent Information
- Application Number
- JP2024535454
- Authority / Receiving Office
- JP · JP
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Priority Date
- 2021-12-24
- Filing Date
- 2022-12-14
- Publication Date
- 2025-02-14
AI Technical Summary
【0015】 本開示に係る導光装置付きの充電インレットによれば、以下の有益な効果を奏する。 1、本開示に係る導光装置付きの充電インレットによれば、充電インレットの内部に光源を設けることによって、光源を異なる色に設定することができ、これによって、充電インレットの見栄えを美観にし、ユーザ体験感を向上させ、及びユーザの気分を快適にすることができる。 2、光源は、異なる形態で表示することができ、ユーザは、光源の異なる表示形態から、充電インレットが新エネルギー自動車に充電する状態を判断する。 3、本開示に係る導光装置付きの充電インレットによれば、透明パネルを透過した光により、充電インレットを使用する際に照明の作用を果たすことができる。
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Abstract
Description
[Technical field]
[0001] This application claims priority to a Chinese patent application filed on December 24, 2021, bearing application number 202123288639.9 and entitled "Charging Inlet with Light Guiding Device", the entire contents of which are hereby incorporated by reference in their entirety.
[0002] The present application relates to the technical field of automobile charging inlets, and more particularly to a charging inlet with a light guiding device. [Background technology]
[0003] With the rapid development of society, the urban environment is gradually worsening, and in order to protect people's living environment, new energy vehicles, especially pure electric vehicles, are gradually popularized. As a power device used in combination with electric vehicles, charging inlets are increasingly integrated into people's lives. At present, the charging inlets on the market are too simple in design and not attractive enough, and the charging status of the electric vehicle cannot be displayed by the appearance of the charging inlet, so the user's experience and convenience cannot be improved. In addition, in a pitch black environment at night, the light emitted from the light bulb is too dazzling, which may cause local blind spots in the user's vision, leading to dangers caused by incorrect operation. Summary of the Invention
[0004] The present application aims to provide a new technical solution of a charging inlet with a light guiding device.
[0005] According to the present application, there is provided a charging inlet with a light guiding device, a charging inlet case including a charging inlet front case having a transparent panel on an upper surface thereof; a light source provided in the charging inlet case; The charging inlet case includes a light guiding device that is provided in the charging inlet case, the light guiding device being in close contact with or adjacent to the light source and in close contact with or adjacent to the transparent panel, and guiding light from the light source to the transparent panel.
[0006] Furthermore, the transparent panel and the top surface of the charging inlet front case are integrally molded by a two-color injection molding process.
[0007] Furthermore, the material of the charging inlet front case includes plastic, the material of the transparent panel is transparent plastic, and the transparent panel can guide light inside the charging inlet case to the outside of the charging inlet case.
[0008] Furthermore, the light source includes a PCB board mounted in the charging inlet case, and a status indicator lamp provided on the PCB board and electrically connected to a circuit on the PCB board.
[0009] Furthermore, the status indicator lamp may have a plurality of light colors, or a plurality of the status indicator lamps may be provided, and the plurality of status indicator lamps may have different light colors, and the PCB board may include a drive circuit that controls the blinking or color change of the status indicator lamps.
[0010] Furthermore, the charging inlet further includes a mounting bracket fixed to an inner surface of the charging inlet front case, and the PCB board is provided on a lower surface of the mounting bracket.
[0011] Furthermore, the light guiding device is disposed between the charging inlet front case and the PCB board, and is fixed to the mounting bracket.
[0012] Furthermore, the light guiding device includes a light guiding pole and a light guiding plate, the light guiding plate is in close contact with or adjacent to the transparent panel, both ends of the light guiding plate extend downward to form the light guiding pole, the tip of the light guiding pole is in close contact with or adjacent to the status indicator lamp, and the light guiding pole is fixed in a groove provided on both sides of the mounting bracket.
[0013] Furthermore, a plurality of the light guiding poles may be provided, and may be placed in close contact with or adjacent to a plurality of the status indicator lamps.
[0014] Furthermore, the material of the light guiding rod or the light guiding plate is a transparent plastic having a light conductivity of 80% or more.
[0015] The charging inlet with a light guiding device according to the present disclosure provides the following beneficial effects. 1. According to the charging inlet with a light-guiding device of the present disclosure, a light source is provided inside the charging inlet, and the light source can be set to different colors, which can make the charging inlet look aesthetically pleasing, improve the user experience, and make the user feel comfortable. 2. The light source can be displayed in different forms, and the user can judge the state of the charging inlet charging the new energy vehicle from the different display forms of the light source. 3. According to the charging inlet with a light-guiding device of the present disclosure, the light transmitted through the transparent panel can provide illumination when the charging inlet is in use.
[0016] Other features and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the following detailed description of exemplary embodiments of the present invention, taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. [Brief description of the drawings]
[0017] The drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification, illustrate embodiments of the present application and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the present application.
[0018] [Figure 1] FIG. 2 is an exploded view of a charging inlet with a light guiding device according to the present invention; DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
[0019] Various exemplary embodiments of the present application will now be described in detail with reference to the drawings. It should be noted that unless specifically stated otherwise, the relative arrangement of the components and steps, the formulas and numerical values described in these embodiments do not limit the scope of the present application.
[0020] The following detailed description of at least one exemplary embodiment is merely illustrative in nature and is in no way intended to limit the present application, its application, or uses.
[0021] Techniques, methods and equipment known to those skilled in the art may not be discussed in detail, but where appropriate, said techniques, methods and equipment should be considered part of the specification.
[0022] In all examples shown and discussed herein, all specific values should be construed as merely illustrative and not restrictive, and therefore other instances of the example embodiment may have different values.
[0023] As shown in FIG. 1, the charging inlet with the light guide device according to the present disclosure: a charging inlet case 1 including a charging inlet front case 2 having a transparent panel 3 on its upper surface; a light source provided in the charging inlet case; The light guiding device 4 is provided in the charging inlet case 1, and is in close contact with or adjacent to the light source and in close contact with or adjacent to the transparent panel 3, and guides light from the light source to the transparent panel 3.
[0024] In concrete implementation, a light source is provided inside the charging inlet, and the light source can be set to different colors, which can make the charging inlet look good, improve the user experience, and make the user feel comfortable. The light transmitted through the transparent panel can provide illumination when the charging inlet is used.
[0025] In one embodiment of the charging inlet with a light-guiding device according to the present disclosure, the transparent panel 3 and the top surface of the charging inlet front case 2 are integrally molded by a two-color injection molding process.
[0026] In concrete practice, the transparent panel 3 and the charging inlet front case 2 are integrally molded by a two-color injection molding process, thereby ensuring the sealing performance of the charging inlet case.
[0027] Furthermore, the material of the charging inlet front case 2 includes plastic, the material of the transparent panel 3 is transparent plastic, and the transparent panel 3 can guide light inside the charging inlet case 1 to the outside of the charging inlet case 1.
[0028] In specific implementation, since the material of the transparent panel 3 is transparent plastic, the transparent panel 3 and the charging inlet front case 2 can be integrally molded by a secondary injection molding process, making the connection between the two more solid and ensuring the sealing of the charging inlet case 1. The light from the light source inside the charging inlet case 1 transmitted through the transparent panel 3 makes the appearance of the charging inlet case 1 aesthetically pleasing and improves the user's experience and likability.
[0029] In one embodiment of a charging inlet with a light-guiding device according to the present disclosure, the light source includes a PCB board 5 mounted in the charging inlet case 1, and a status indicator lamp provided on the PCB board 5 and electrically connected to a circuit on the PCB board 5.
[0030] In concrete implementation, the light source is electrically connected to the circuit on the PCB board 5, which can simplify the assembly procedure of the light source, extend the service life of the light source, and reduce the probability of maintenance.
[0031] Furthermore, the status indicator lamp may have a plurality of light colors, or a plurality of the status indicator lamps may be provided, and the plurality of status indicator lamps may have different light colors, and the PCB board may include a drive circuit that controls the blinking or color change of the status indicator lamps.
[0032] In a specific implementation, the driving circuit controls the flashing or color change of the status indicator lamp, so that the light source can be displayed in different forms, and the user can judge the state of the charging inlet charging the new energy vehicle from the different display forms of the light source. For example, it can be set so that when the electric capacity of the storage device (i.e., battery) is 30% or less, it is displayed in a first color, when the electric capacity of the storage device is 31%-60%, it is displayed in a second color, when the electric capacity of the storage device is 61%-95%, it is displayed in a third color, and when the electric capacity of the storage device is 95% or more, it is displayed in a fourth color, and the user can judge the operating state of the charging inlet and the electric capacity of the storage device from the color, which is easy to use, convenient and practical.
[0033] Furthermore, the charging inlet further includes a mounting bracket 6 fixed to the inner surface of the charging inlet front case 2, and the PCB board 5 is provided on the lower surface of the mounting bracket 6.
[0034] In specific implementation, a mounting bracket 6 is fixed to the inner surface of the charging inlet front case 2, and the PCB board 5 is mounted on the mounting bracket 6, thereby achieving a stable connection between the PCB board 5 and the charging inlet front case 2. This ensures that the connections between the components are stronger during use of the charging inlet, and prevents equipment failure.
[0035] Furthermore, the light guiding device 4 is provided between the charging inlet front case 2 and the PCB board 5 , and is fixed to the mounting bracket 6 .
[0036] In a specific implementation, the connection between the light-guiding device 4 and the mounting bracket 6 is realized by ultrasonic welding, which can ensure that the upper part of the light-guiding device 4 is in close contact with or adjacent to the transparent panel 3, and the lower part of the light-guiding device 4 is in close contact with or adjacent to the light source. At this time, the light emitted from the light source is refracted within the light-guiding device 4 and refracted to the outside of the charging inlet case 1 by the transparent panel 3, so that the user can see the light from the light source.
[0037] Furthermore, the light guide device 4 includes a light guide pole 7 and a light guide plate 8, the light guide plate 8 is in close contact with or adjacent to the transparent panel 3, both ends of the light guide plate 8 extend downward to form the light guide pole, the tip of the light guide pole 7 is in close contact with or adjacent to the status indicator lamp, and the light guide pole 7 is fixed in grooves provided on both sides of the mounting bracket.
[0038] Furthermore, a plurality of light guiding poles 7 are provided, and can be placed in close contact with or adjacent to a plurality of the status indicator lamps.
[0039] In specific implementation, the design of the light guiding rod 7 and the light guiding plate 8 can reduce the amount of material used in the light guiding device 4 and lower the production costs. One end of the light guiding rod 7 is in close contact with or adjacent to the top or side wall of the status indicator lamp, so that the light emitted from the light source can be refracted within the light guiding device 4 and refracted to the outside of the charging inlet case 1 by the transparent panel, allowing the user to see the light from the light source.
[0040] Furthermore, the material of the light guiding rod 7 or the light guiding plate 8 is a transparent plastic having a light conductivity of 80% or more.
[0041] In specific implementation, by selecting a transparent plastic with a light conductivity of 80% or more, the light from the light source can be more effectively transmitted to the outside of the charging inlet case, and the brightness of the transparent panel 3 can be prevented from being too dim, which affects the user's usage effect.
[0042] Although some specific embodiments of the present application have been described in detail by way of examples, it should be understood by those skilled in the art that the above examples are merely illustrative and do not limit the scope of the present application. It should be understood by those skilled in the art that the above examples can be modified without departing from the scope and spirit of the present application. The scope of the present application is limited by the appended claims. [Explanation of symbols]
[0043] 1, charging inlet case; 2, charging inlet front case; 3, transparent panel; 4, light guiding device; 5, PCB board; 6, mounting bracket; 7, light guiding column; 8, light guiding plate.
Claims
1. In a charging inlet with a light guide device, a charging inlet case including a charging inlet front case having a transparent panel on an upper surface thereof; a light source provided in the charging inlet case; a light guiding device provided in the charging inlet case, the light guiding device being in close contact with or adjacent to the light source and in close contact with or adjacent to the transparent panel, and guiding light from the light source to the transparent panel. A charging inlet with a light guiding device.
2. The transparent panel and the top surface of the charging inlet front case are integrally molded by a two-color injection molding process. The charging inlet with the light guiding device according to claim 1 .
3. the material of the charging inlet front case includes plastic; The transparent panel is made of transparent plastic. The transparent panel can guide light inside the charging inlet case to the outside of the charging inlet case. The charging inlet with the light guiding device according to claim 2 .
4. The light source includes a PCB board mounted in the charging inlet case, and a status indicator lamp provided on the PCB board and electrically connected to a circuit on the PCB board. The charging inlet with the light guiding device according to claim 1 .
5. The status indicator lamp has a plurality of luminous colors, or a plurality of the status indicator lamps are provided, and the plurality of the status indicator lamps have different luminous colors; The PCB board includes a driving circuit that controls the blinking or color changing of the status indicator lamp. The charging inlet with the light guiding device according to claim 4 .
6. the charging inlet further includes a mounting bracket fixed to an inner surface of the charging inlet front case; The PCB board is provided on the underside of the mounting bracket. The charging inlet with the light guiding device according to claim 4 .
7. The light guide device is provided between the charging inlet front case and the PCB board, and is fixed to the mounting bracket. The charging inlet with the light guiding device according to claim 6 .
8. The light guiding device includes a light guiding rod and a light guiding plate; The light guide plate is in close contact with or adjacent to the transparent panel, both ends of the light guide plate extend downward to form the light guide pole, the tip of the light guide pole is in close contact with or adjacent to the status indicator lamp, and the light guide pole is fixed in a groove provided on both sides of the mounting bracket. The charging inlet with the light guiding device according to claim 6 .
9. The light guide rod is provided in a plurality of positions and can be in close contact with or adjacent to the plurality of status indicator lamps. The charging inlet with the light guiding device according to claim 8.
10. The material of the light guide column or the light guide plate is a transparent plastic with a light guide rate of 80% or more. The charging inlet with the light guiding device according to claim 8.