Charging stand

Abstract

To obtain a charging connector that can supply power to a second object other than the first object being charged by the charging connector stored in the storage compartment of the main unit. [Solution] The charging stand 1 for charging the first object comprises a main body 2 having a storage section 10 capable of housing a charging connector 3 for charging the first object, and a power output section 11 provided in the storage section 10 for supplying power to the second object. When the charging connector 3 is stored in the storage section 10, the power output section 11 is covered by the charging connector 3, making it impossible to access the power output section 11 from outside the charging stand 1.

Description

Technical Field

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

Background Art

[0002] Charging stands have been conventionally known. For example, Japanese Unexamined Patent Application Publication No. 2012-165533 (Patent Document 1) describes a charging facility module for an electric vehicle, which includes a charging cable provided with a charging gun detachably connected to a connection part of the electric vehicle, and a box-shaped housing in which the charging gun is detachably housed in a storage space.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] In a charging stand, a charging connector is connected to a first object to charge the first object. A storage part is provided in the main body part of the charging stand, and when charging is not performed, the charging connector is stored in the storage part. There may be a case where power supply is to be performed to a second object other than the first object charged by this charging connector.

[0005] An object of the present disclosure is to provide a charging stand capable of performing power supply to a second object other than the first object charged by a charging connector stored in a storage part of the main body part.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0006] A charging stand based on a certain aspect of the present disclosure is a charging stand for charging a first object, comprising: a main body having a storage section capable of housing a charging connector for charging the first object; and a power output section provided in the storage section for supplying power to a second object, wherein when the charging connector is stored in the storage section, the power output section is covered by the charging connector, making it impossible to access the power output section from outside the charging stand.

[0007] With the above configuration, power can be supplied to a second object other than the first object that is charged by the charging connector by using the power output unit. When charging is not performed using the charging connector, the charging connector is stored in the storage unit, and the power output unit is covered by the charging connector, making it impossible to access the power output unit from outside the charging stand, thus reducing the possibility of power theft.

[0008] In the above-described charging station, the power output unit may include a first power supply port capable of charging the battery installed in the vehicle. With this configuration, for example, when charging via a charging connector, the battery installed in the vehicle can be charged by using the first power supply port.

[0009] In the above-described charging station, the power output unit may include a second power supply port capable of supplying power to electrical equipment other than the battery installed in the vehicle. With this configuration, for example, when charging via the charging connector, it becomes possible to supply power to electrical equipment other than the battery installed in the vehicle by using the second power supply port.

[0010] In the above-described charging station, the power output unit may include a third power supply port capable of charging a portable battery mounted on a vehicle. With this configuration, for example, when charging via a charging connector, the portable battery mounted on the vehicle can be charged by using the third power supply port. [Effects of the Invention]

[0011] According to this disclosure, a charging stand can be obtained that can supply power to a second object to be charged, other than the first object that is charged by the charging connector stored in the storage compartment of the main unit. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0012] [Figure 1] This figure shows a front view of the charging stand 1 in Embodiment 1. [Figure 2] This figure shows a side view of the charging stand 1 in Embodiment 1. [Figure 3] This diagram schematically shows the internal structure of the main body 2 provided in the charging stand 1 in Embodiment 1. [Figure 4] This diagram schematically shows how power is supplied by the charging stand 1 in Embodiment 1. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0013] The embodiments will be described below with reference to the figures. In the following description, identical parts are denoted by the same reference numerals. Their names and functions are also the same. Therefore, detailed descriptions of them will not be repeated.

[0014] [Embodiment 1] (Charging stand 1) Figure 1 is a front view of the charging stand 1 in Embodiment 1, and Figure 2 is a side view of the charging stand 1 in Embodiment 1. The charging stand 1 comprises a main body 2, a charging connector 3, a charging cable 4, a holding part 6, and a wall 7.

[0015] The wall 7 is disposed on the back side of the main body 2 and the holding part 6, and supports the main body 2 at a predetermined height. The main body 2 has a storage part 10 to be described later, and the holding part 6 protrudes from below the main body 2. The charging connector 3 is stored in the storage part 10. The charging connector 3 is removed from the storage part 10 when charging the vehicle, and returned to the storage part 10 when the charging of the vehicle is completed. The charging cable 4 connects the main body 2 and the charging connector 3. By hooking a part of the charging cable 4 on the holding part 6, the charging cable 4 can be stored in the charging stand 1.

[0016] (Main body 2) FIG. 3 is a diagram schematically showing the internal structure of the main body 2. The main body 2 includes a storage part 10, a door body 20 (FIG. 1), an opening surface 22, and an internal space 23. The door body 20 can open and close the opening surface 22 freely. Access can be made to the internal space 23 through the opening surface 22. A display lamp viewing window 21 to be described later is provided on the door body 20.

[0017] (Storage part 10) The storage part 10 is for storing the charging connector 3. The storage part 10 has, for example, a shape recessed from the side surface of the main body 2. By inserting the tip of the charging connector 3 into the storage part 10, the charging connector 3 is held by the main body 2.

[0018] (Power output part 11) A power output part 11 is provided in the storage part 10. The power output part 11 is provided, for example, inside the recessed shape of the storage part 10. When the charging connector 3 is stored in the storage part 10, the power output part 11 is covered by the charging connector 3, so that access to the power output part 11 from the outside of the charging stand 1 becomes impossible. The power output part 11 (FIG. 3) may include any one or more or all of the first power supply port 12, the second power supply port 13, and the third power supply port 14.

[0019] The power output from the first power supply port 12 can be used to charge, for example, any battery mounted on a vehicle. The arbitrary battery may be any battery mounted on a vehicle being charged using the charging connector 3, or may be any battery mounted on a vehicle other than the said vehicle. The first power supply port 12 can be an additional charging port for charging a vehicle other than the vehicle being charged using the charging connector 3. For example, a Mode2 cable can be connected to the additional charging port.

[0020] The power output from the second power supply port 13 can be used to supply power to, for example, electrical equipment other than the battery mounted on the vehicle. The second power supply port 13 can be a general-purpose power outlet for using other electrical products such as a high-pressure car washer.

[0021] The power output from the third power supply port 14 can be used to charge, for example, a portable battery mounted on a vehicle. This portable battery may also be a portable battery mounted on a vehicle being charged using the charging connector 3, or may be a portable battery mounted on a vehicle other than the said vehicle. The third power supply port 14 can be a dedicated port for charging a portable power source placed inside the vehicle.

[0022] The internal space 23 houses a substrate 24, a control circuit 25, and a charging circuit interruption device (CCID) 26. The charging circuit interruption device 26 includes an indicator light 27. The charging circuit interruption device 26 is arranged at a position where the indicator light 27 can be visually recognized through the indicator light viewing window 21 when looking through the indicator light viewing window 21 from the outside of the main body 2 with the door body 20 closed.

[0023] (Function and Effect) FIG. 4 is a diagram schematically showing a state where power is supplied by the charging stand 1. By providing the first power supply port 12, the second power supply port 13, and the third power supply port 14 on the charging stand 1, it becomes possible to supply power to other than the vehicle, and it becomes even more convenient to supply power at, for example, parking lots of homes, workplaces, and commercial facilities by the charging stand 1.

[0024] When the charging connector 3 is stored in the storage compartment 10, the charging connector 3 covers the storage compartment 10, preventing access to the power output unit 11 from outside the charging stand 1. Therefore, power theft by a third party can be prevented.

[0025] As shown in Figure 4, by providing the first power supply port 12 in the storage unit 10, it is possible to charge a battery 101 (first object) installed in one vehicle (e.g., electric vehicle 100) using the charging connector 3, while simultaneously charging batteries 201, 202, etc. (second objects) installed in another vehicle (e.g., electric vehicle 200). This makes it possible to reduce the charging waiting time for users.

[0026] The second power supply port 13 makes the charging station 1 multi-purpose, allowing the use of electrical equipment other than the vehicle's battery, such as a high-pressure car wash machine 300, by supplying power from the charging station 1. In other words, the purpose of using the charging station 1 expands beyond the conventional purpose of charging a vehicle, resulting in improved convenience for users of the charging station 1.

[0027] By using the third power supply port 14, it is possible to charge a portable battery (for example, battery 202) located inside the vehicle without taking it outside. Therefore, there is no need to take the portable battery home to charge it.

[0028] Even when the door body 20 is closed, the indicator light 27 can be seen through the indicator light viewing window 21, improving the visibility of the indicator light 27 and making it easier to understand the status of the charging circuit cutoff device 26.

[0029] The components of the charging stand 1, such as the circuit board 24 and the control circuit 25, are housed in the internal space 23 of the main body 2, thereby maintaining the compactness and functionality of the charging stand 1.

[0030] [Embodiment 2] The following description of Embodiment 2 will focus on the differences from Embodiment 1 described above.

[0031] In the above-described embodiment 1, the charging stand 1 is equipped with a charging cable 4 and a charging connector 3. The charging stand 1 can also be implemented as a so-called intermediate product. For example, even if the charging stand 1 is an intermediate product that does not include the charging cable 4 and the charging connector 3, by housing the charging connector 3 in the storage section 10 of the intermediate product, the power output section 11 is covered by the charging connector 3, making it impossible to access the power output section 11 from outside the charging stand 1, thereby preventing theft of electricity. Furthermore, with the charging connector 3 removed from the storage section 10, the power output section 11 can be used to supply power to any electrical device.

[0032] Multiple power output units 11 may be installed in the housing unit 10, and a dedicated power output unit 11 may be provided for each application. This allows for a stable power supply and a power supply that ensures quality for precision equipment, as described later.

[0033] In the charging station 1 described above, the power output unit 11 may be an outlet capable of supplying power to external devices in emergencies such as natural disasters or power outages. When an emergency occurs, the charging station 1 can be switched to emergency power supply mode, thereby providing stable power to household electrical appliances and medical equipment.

[0034] The power output unit 11 may be a power port for an in-vehicle office. For example, an additional power port for connecting a laptop, printer, mobile device, etc., may be installed inside the chassis.

[0035] 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 the foregoing description, and all modifications within the meaning and scope equivalent to the claims are intended. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0036] 1 Charging stand, 2 Main unit, 3 Charging connector, 4 Charging cable, 6 Holding unit, 7 Wall, 10 Storage unit, 11 Power output unit, 12 First power supply port, 13 Second power supply port, 14 Third power supply port, 20 Door, 21 Indicator light viewing window, 22 Opening surface, 23 Internal space, 24 Circuit board, 25 Control circuit, 26 Charging circuit breaker, 27 Indicator light, 100, 200 Electric vehicle, 101, 201, 202 Battery, 300 High-pressure car wash machine.

Claims

1. A charging stand for charging a first object, A main body having a storage section capable of housing a charging connector for charging the first object, The storage unit is provided with a power output unit for supplying power to a second object, When the charging connector is stored in the storage compartment, the power output unit is covered by the charging connector, making it impossible to access the power output unit from outside the charging stand. Charging stand.

2. The power output unit includes a first power supply port capable of charging a battery mounted on the vehicle. The charging stand according to claim 1.

3. The power output unit includes a second power supply port capable of supplying power to electrical equipment other than batteries mounted on the vehicle. The charging stand according to claim 1 or 2.

4. The power output unit includes a third power supply port capable of charging a portable battery mounted on the vehicle. The charging stand according to claim 1 or 2.

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