Charging stand device

Abstract

To provide a charging station device that can reduce the workload of users of the charging station. [Solution] The charging stand device 1 comprises a first rail 20, a second rail 30, and a charger 40. The first rail 20 is formed to extend in the vertical direction V and has a first guide 21 and a first carriage 22 that is slidable along the first guide 21. The second rail 30 is formed to extend in the horizontal direction H and is fixed to the first carriage 22 and has a second guide 31 and a second carriage 32 that is slidable along the second guide 31. The charger 40 is fixed to the second carriage 32.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a charging stand device.

Background Art

[0002] Japanese Unexamined Patent Application Publication No. 2013-70479 (Patent Document 1) discloses a charging stand capable of compactly storing a cable. More specifically, the charging stand has a cable connecting the main body housing of the stand and a charging connector. The length of the cable needs to be sufficient to connect the charging connector to the plug of an electric vehicle when charging. In order to reduce the burden on the charging stand user regarding the handling of the cable, the charging stand has a function of holding the middle part of the cable.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] The charging stand disclosed in Japanese Unexamined Patent Application Publication No. 2013-70479 has a long cable in order to enable plug-in with a vehicle parked at a position away from the charging stand. When the cable becomes long, the handling of the cable deteriorates, and the working burden on the charging stand user increases.

[0005] The present disclosure has been made to solve the above problems, and an object thereof is to provide a charging stand device capable of reducing the working burden on the charging stand user.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0006] A charging stand device according to the first aspect of this disclosure comprises a first rail, a second rail, and a charger. The first rail is formed to extend vertically and has a first guide and a first carriage that is slidable along the first guide. The second rail is formed to extend horizontally and is fixed to the first carriage and has a second guide and a second carriage that is slidable along the second guide. The charger is fixed to the second carriage. [Effects of the Invention]

[0007] The charging station device described herein can reduce the workload of users of the charging station. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0008] [Figure 1] This is a schematic diagram of a charging stand device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0009] Embodiments of this disclosure will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings. In the drawings, the same or corresponding parts are denoted by the same reference numerals and their descriptions will not be repeated.

[0010] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of a charging stand device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. The charging stand device 1 comprises a main wall 10, a first rail 20, a second rail 30, and a charger 40.

[0011] The main wall 10 is formed to rise from the foundation 11 in the vertical direction V. The main wall 10 has a main surface 10a.

[0012] The first rail 20 is formed to extend in the vertical direction V. The first rail 20 has a first guide 21 and a first carriage 22. The first rail 20 is fixed to the main surface 10a. More specifically, the first guide 21 is fixed to the main surface 10a. The first guide 21 is formed to extend in the vertical direction V, and the first carriage 22 is formed to slide along the first guide 21. The first carriage 22 has a mounting surface.

[0013] The second rail 30 is formed to extend in the horizontal direction H. The second rail 30 has a second guide 31 and a second carriage 32. The second guide 31 is fixed to the mounting surface of the first carriage 22. The second guide 31 is formed to extend in the horizontal direction H, and the second carriage 32 is formed to slide along the second guide 31. The second carriage 32 has a mounting surface.

[0014] The charger 40 comprises a housing 41, a charging connector 42, and a cable 43 connecting the housing 41 and the charging connector 42. Inside the housing 41 are the power supply and control devices necessary for a charger capable of supplying power to the electric vehicle 100. The housing 41 may also have a cooling fan and a heat sink for cooling the power supply and control devices inside the housing 41. The charging connector 42 is formed to be connectable to the inlet of the electric vehicle 100. The charging connector 42 is connected to the housing 41 by the cable 43. The charging connector 42 is housed in a housing box 41a of the housing 41. The charger 40 is fixed to the second carriage 32. More specifically, the rear surface 41b of the housing 41 of the charger 40 is formed to be fixable to the mounting surface of the second carriage 32.

[0015] In the above embodiment, the charger 40 is fixed to the second rail 30. The second rail 30 is fixed to the first rail 20. This makes the charger 40 movable in the vertical direction V and the horizontal direction H. More specifically, the housing 41 of the charger 40 is fixed to the second carriage 32, and the second carriage 32 is slidable in the horizontal direction H along the second guide 31. The second rail 30 is fixed to the first carriage 22, and the first carriage 22 is slidable in the vertical direction V along the first guide 21. In such a charging station device 1, the charger 40 can be moved in two dimensions to match the position of the electric vehicle 100, so the total length of the cable 43 can be shortened. A shorter cable length reduces the weight of the cable 43. As a result, the burden on the user of the electric vehicle 100 to charge the electric vehicle 100 can be reduced. In addition, it is possible to prevent the cable 43 from rubbing against the ground and becoming dirty. Alternatively, it is possible to prevent the cable 43 from hitting the electric vehicle 100 and damaging it.

[0016] In the above embodiment, an example was shown in which the first rail 20 is fixed to the main wall 10, but the disclosure is not limited thereto. For example, the first rail 20 may be freestanding from the foundation 11. Alternatively, the charging stand device 1 may further have a third rail positioned to lie horizontally on the foundation 11, and the first rail 20 may be fixed to a third carriage of the third rail. By providing the third rail, the charger 40 can be moved in three dimensions.

[0017] In the above embodiment, the first rail 20 and the second rail 30 are, for example, electric actuators. The user of the electric vehicle 100 can position the charger 40 in a predetermined location by pushing the charger 40 toward the position of the electric vehicle 100. The first rail 20 may further have a drive device for moving the first carriage 22. The same applies to the second rail 30. The first rail 20 and the second rail 30 may assist in the movement of the charger 40 in accordance with the load that the user of the electric vehicle 100 applies to the charger 40. Alternatively, the charging stand device 1 may further have an operating device. The first rail 20 and the second rail 30 may move the charger 40 in accordance with the operating device of the user of the electric vehicle 100. Or, the drive device may move the charger 40 closer to the electric vehicle 100 in accordance with the position of the electric vehicle 100.

[0018] The embodiments disclosed herein should be considered in all respects to be illustrative and not restrictive. The scope of this disclosure is indicated by the claims rather than by the description of the embodiments above, and all modifications within the meaning and scope equivalent to the claims are intended to be included. [Explanation of symbols]

[0019] 1 Charging station device, 10 Main wall, 10a Main surface, 11 Foundation, 20 First rail, 21 First guide, 22 First carriage, 30 Second rail, 31 Second guide, 32 Second carriage, 40 Charger, 41 Housing, 41a Enclosure box, 41b Rear, 42 Charging connector, 43 Cable, 100 Electric vehicle.

Claims

[Claim 1] It comprises a first rail, a second rail, and a charger. The first rail is formed to extend in the vertical direction and has a first guide and a first carriage that is slidable along the first guide. The second rail is formed to extend horizontally and is fixed to the first carriage, and has a second guide and a second carriage that is slidable along the second guide. The charger is fixed to the second carriage, and the charging stand device is also provided.

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