Charging or discharging devices and vehicles

Abstract

To provide a charging or discharging apparatus having the structure of a charging port and the design of a cover plate that are suitable for a vehicle type with a compact front body structure and a relatively small space therein.SOLUTION: A charging or discharging apparatus includes: a base; a fixing base that is fixed and provided on the base; and a cover plate, wherein the fixing base includes: an end plate; a connection member formed by extending from the end plate to the base and connected with the base; an opening provided on the end plate to perform charging and discharging; and an accommodation space formed by the connection member being recessed or formed by being surrounded by the connection member and the base, the cover plate is formed in an arch-shaped structure or a bending surface structure and includes an accommodation state in which the end plate is exposed and a covering state in which the end plate is covered, and when the cover plate is in the accommodation state, an end of the cover plate which is close to the base is provided toward the accommodation space.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of charging and discharging vehicles, more particularly to a charging or discharging device and a vehicle. [Background technology]

[0002] As people's living standards improve, automobiles have become a common means of transportation for most households. At the same time, problems such as energy and pollution have arisen, with air pollution and resource shortages becoming major issues. In order to reduce the air pollution and resource shortage problems caused by automobiles, new energy vehicles that use electric energy as their main source of energy have gradually become the focus of development.

[0003] For example, in the case of an electric vehicle, the electric vehicle needs to be charged to ensure sufficient electrical energy during use. Generally, a charging structure is installed on the electric vehicle, and a charging cover plate is installed on the outside of the charging structure to shield and seal it. When charging, the charging cover plate is flipped over and a charging plug is inserted into the charging terminal of the charging structure to perform the charging operation. Because the charging cover plate is generally designed with a flat structure, the area (especially in the vertical direction) across which the flat charging cover plate traverses during the flipping process is large, requiring more space around the charging structure. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] Chinese Utility Model No. 207538615 [Patent Document 2] Patent No. 3795225 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] Currently, many companies have conducted research and development into the structure of charging and discharging devices to improve the comfort and overall appearance of vehicle charging. Patent Document 1 describes a push-type secondary release mechanism for a charging port cover plate of a fully electric vehicle. This secondary release mechanism includes a charging port cover mounting mechanism and a secondary release mechanism. The charging port cover mounting mechanism is located in a hollow cavity of the front bumper body and includes a charging port cover upper plate, a charging port cover base, and a four-bar linkage mechanism. The charging port cover upper plate is movably connected to the charging port cover base via the four-bar linkage mechanism. The secondary release mechanism includes a first locking mechanism and a second locking mechanism. A first locking vertical slider and a first locking latch are located inside the charging port cover plate, and an release handle is located on the outer wall of the charging port cover plate. The second locking latch and second locking latch position limiting block are configured with position limiting mechanisms. In this document, the charging fixture bracket does not have a space for accommodating the cover plate, so when the cover plate is flipped over, it rotates toward the front of the vehicle, i.e., is placed outside. As a result, the cover plate is easily damaged by collisions with external components, and when the cover plate is placed toward the front of the vehicle body, it affects the regularity and aesthetics of the entire vehicle.

[0006] Patent Document 2 describes another method for installing a charging port cover. A charging port into which an external charging plug can be inserted is formed in the radiator grille of an electric vehicle, and a freely openable and closable cover is attached to the charging port. The cover is primarily composed of a cover, and the trapezoidal shape of the cover is similar to the rectangular shape of the charging port. Cover support portions extend downward on both sides of the cover, forming an approximately 90-degree angle with the cover. Cover support brackets are attached to the rear side of the radiator grille, positioned outside each cover support portion and approximately parallel to the cover support portions. The rotation axis of each cover support portion extends outward in the left-right direction from a central portion in the fore-aft direction, and each cover support portion is rotatably supported by the corresponding cover support bracket via the rotation axis. By rotating the cover rearward around the rotation axis, most of the cover rotates from a state in which it is hidden within the radiator grille to protrude outward. The cover has a linear cross section, i.e., a flat design, which allows the cover to cross a large area during rotation, thereby opening the charging port widely. Therefore, the cover described in this document has a large rotation angle and requires a large amount of space, so a relatively large space must be provided at the front of the vehicle for the cover to rotate. However, this type of cover rotation design is not suitable for vehicle types with a compact front structure and relatively limited space.

[0007] In view of the above circumstances, an object of the present invention is to provide a charging device and a discharging device that have a compact structure at the front of the vehicle body and are suitable for vehicle types that require a relatively small space. [Means for solving the problem]

[0008] A charging or discharging device according to a first aspect of the present invention comprises a base, a fixed base fixedly installed on the base, and a cover plate, the fixed base having an end plate, a connecting member extending from the end plate to the base and connected to the base, an opening for charging or discharging provided on the end plate, and a storage space formed by a recess in the connecting member or surrounded by the connecting member and the base, the cover plate being formed in an arch-shaped structure or a curved surface structure, and having a storage state in which the end plate is open and a shielding state in which the end plate is covered, and when the cover plate is in the storage state, one end of the cover plate closest to the base is positioned toward the storage space.

[0009] According to the above-described aspect, the charging or discharging device provided by this aspect uses a base to install a fixed base, and an opening is provided on the end plate of the fixed base to enable charging or discharging. A connecting member extending from the end plate toward the base is recessed to form a storage space. Alternatively, the storage space is formed by being surrounded by the connecting member and the base. When charging or discharging, the cover plate can be rotated to be positioned within or above the storage space. Because the cover plate has an arched or curved structure, when the cover plate is rotated, the rotation angle is smaller than that of a flat cover, and the space occupied during rotation is relatively small. At the same time, when the cover plate is in a retracted state, the arched or curved cover plate does not protrude outward, effectively improving the regularity of the retracted cover and improving the aesthetics of the device during charging or discharging. The storage space is formed by the connecting member or is surrounded by the connecting member and the base, which provides a retractable effect, effectively improves space utilization, and further saves space. This structure is suitable for use in vehicles with a compact front body structure and relatively small space.

[0010] In one embodiment, when the cover plate is in the stored state, one end of the cover plate close to the base is located within the storage space. According to this configuration, the cover plate can enter the storage space, thereby improving the space utilization rate.

[0011] In one embodiment, the connecting member has a first surface with an arched surface, the arched shape of the first surface conforming to the shape of the cover plate. According to this configuration, the first surface is formed as an arched surface, and the shape of the first surface matches the arched shape of the cover plate, so that when the cover plate is placed in the storage space, the gap between the cover plate and the first surface becomes smaller, thereby improving space utilization efficiency.

[0012] In one embodiment, the number of openings is at least two. This configuration provides at least two openings, which improves user comfort and allows the user to choose which opening to insert the charging plug or discharging device according to their needs.

[0013] In one embodiment, the number of the fixing bases is the same as the number of the openings, and a retraction space is formed between adjacent fixing bases. According to this configuration, by providing a retraction space between adjacent fixing bases and providing a space for attaching other members, it is possible to improve the convenience of attachment.

[0014] In one embodiment, the charging device or the discharging device further includes at least two charging terminals installed in the corresponding openings and at least two charging cable bundles, one end of which passes through the evacuation space and is electrically connected to the corresponding charging terminals, and the other end of which is connected to a power source; or the charging device or the discharging device further includes at least two discharging terminals installed in the corresponding openings and at least two discharging cable bundles, one end of which passes through the evacuation space and is electrically connected to the corresponding discharging terminals, and the other end of which is connected to the power source. According to this configuration, each charging terminal is installed in a corresponding opening. One end of each charging cable bundle is connected to a power source, and the other end of each charging cable bundle passes through the retraction space and electrically connects to the corresponding charging terminal. Alternatively, each discharging terminal is installed in a corresponding opening. One end of each discharging cable bundle is connected to a power source, and the other end of each discharging cable bundle passes through the retraction space and electrically connects to the corresponding discharging terminal. Because the charging cable bundle or the discharging cable bundle can be arranged through the retraction space, the wiring regularity between the two charging terminals or the discharging terminals is effectively improved and installation is convenient.

[0015] In one embodiment, the end plate is mounted on one end of the fixed base away from the base. According to this configuration, the end plate is installed at one end of the fixed base away from the base, i.e., the end plate is installed away from the base, and since the end plate is installed on the outside, it is convenient for users to insert the charging plug or discharging device into the opening, which effectively improves the convenience of operation.

[0016] In one embodiment, the end plate has an end surface for charging or discharging, and the end surface is inclined from below to above toward the base. According to this configuration, the end surface is installed so as to slope upward toward the base. That is, the opening is installed so that the elevation angle is inclined upward, so that the user can more easily align the end surface opening to perform charging or discharging operations, improving operational convenience. At the same time, because the end surface is installed so as to slope upward, the insertion direction of the charging plug or discharging device faces the end surface during charging or discharging. The end surface and the fixing base can effectively distribute the force and weight associated with inserting the charging plug or discharging device, thereby improving load-bearing capacity and structural strength.

[0017] In one embodiment, the base has a mounting surface for mounting the end plate, and the mounting surface is a curved surface. According to this configuration, the mounting surface of the base is formed as a curved surface, which disperses the force acting on the end plate, thereby improving the structural strength and supporting weight of the base.

[0018] In one embodiment, the mounting surface has an upper portion extending upward, a middle portion that is inclined and has an upper end connected to the bottom side of the upper portion, and a lower portion that is formed extending downward and has an upper end connected to the bottom side of the middle portion. According to this configuration, the mounting surface utilizes the upper, middle and lower portions, and the force acting on the end plates is dispersed, thereby improving the structural strength and supporting weight of the base.

[0019] In one embodiment, the connecting member is located at the top of the end plate and the first surface is located toward the top. According to this configuration, the connecting member is installed on the top of the end plate, and when the cover plate is rotated, it is rotated toward the top of the end plate and is stored therein.

[0020] In one embodiment, the fixed base further comprises a first reinforcing member coupled to the base and to a side of the end plate. According to this configuration, the first reinforcing member is connected to the side of the end plate, thereby reinforcing the connection on the side of the end plate and effectively improving the structural strength of the end plate.

[0021] In one embodiment, the fixed base further comprises a second reinforcing member connected to the base and to the bottom of the end plate. According to this configuration, the second reinforcing member is connected to the bottom of the end plate, thereby reinforcing the connection on the bottom side of the end plate and effectively improving the structural strength of the end plate.

[0022] In one embodiment, the connecting member, the first reinforcing member, and the second reinforcing member have a plate-like structure. According to this configuration, the connecting member, the first reinforcing member, and the second reinforcing member are all formed into a plate-like structure, and compared to structures such as links, reinforcing members formed into a plate-like structure can further improve the connecting strength.

[0023] In one embodiment, the connecting member is provided for connecting the bases and has a first bent portion attached to the surface of the base toward one side surface of the base, and / or the first reinforcing member is provided for connecting the bases and has a second bent portion attached to the surface of the base toward one side surface of the base, and / or the second reinforcing member is provided for connecting the bases and has a third bent portion attached to the surface of the base toward one side surface of the base. According to this configuration, by providing a bending portion configuration, when connecting the connecting member, the first reinforcing member, and the second reinforcing member to the base, the bending portion can be attached to the surface of the base, thereby effectively improving the connection strength of the connecting member, the first reinforcing member, and the second reinforcing member.

[0024] In one embodiment, the charging or discharging device further comprises a locking device coupled to the cover plate for locking and rotating the cover plate. According to this configuration, the cover plate can be locked using the locking device, making it possible to easily perform charging operations.

[0025] A vehicle according to a second aspect of the present invention includes a vehicle body and a charging device or a discharging device, and the base of the charging device or the discharging device is provided on the vehicle body.

[0026] The vehicle according to the above-described aspect can realize charging or discharging operations by including the above-described charging device or discharging device. If the vehicle is a fuel cell vehicle, the charging device or discharging device has a discharging function. The above-described charging device or discharging device can effectively improve the overall regularity and aesthetics of the vehicle when charging by storing the cover plate during charging or discharging. Furthermore, since the space required to store the cover plate is smaller, the structure of the front body is compact and is suitable for vehicles with relatively small spaces.

[0027] In one embodiment, the vehicle body comprises a front cross member and a front bumper mounted on the front cross member, and the upper part of the base on the side away from the fixed base is connected to the front side of the front cross member, and the lower part of the base on the side away from the fixed base is connected to the front side of the front bumper. According to this configuration, the base is connected to both the front cross member and the front bumper, ensuring the connection strength of the base. [Effects of the Invention]

[0028] According to the above-described aspects and embodiments of the present invention, it is possible to provide a charging device and a discharging device that have a compact structure at the front of the vehicle body and are suitable for vehicle types that require a relatively small space. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0029] [Figure 1] 1 is a diagram showing the installation state of a charging device or discharging device provided in an embodiment of the present invention; [Figure 2] 1 is a diagram showing the structure of a charging or discharging device provided in an embodiment of the present invention; [Figure 3] 1 is a diagram showing the structure of the charging or discharging device provided in the embodiment of the present invention from another angle. [Figure 4] 1 is a side view of a charging or discharging device provided in an embodiment of the present invention; [Figure 5]1 is a side view of a charging or discharging device according to an embodiment of the present invention, with the cover plate in a retracted state; [Figure 6] 1 is a diagram showing the mounting structure of the base and the fixed base provided in an embodiment of the present invention; DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0030] In order to more clearly explain the technical problems, technical configurations, and effects of the present invention, the present invention will be described in more detail below with reference to the drawings and embodiments. Here, specific embodiments are described to explain the configurations of the present invention, and are not intended to limit the present invention. The drawings used in the following description are some embodiments of the present invention, and those skilled in the art can refer to these drawings to obtain other related drawings.

[0031] In the following description, it should be understood that the orientations and positional relationships indicated by terms such as "length," "width," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "fixed," "inner," and "outer" are the orientations and positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings and are used for ease of explanation. These terms are not used for the purpose of indicating or implying that devices, components, etc. necessarily have a specific orientation or positional relationship or have a specific operation. Therefore, these terms do not limit the present invention, and those skilled in the art can understand the meaning of the above terms based on specific situations.

[0032] The terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes and are not used to denote or imply the importance of elements or the quantity of technical elements. The term "plurality" means two or more than two, unless otherwise specifically limited.

[0033] In the following description, unless otherwise clearly specified or limited, the terms "attached," "coupled," "connected," and "fixed" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, these terms may refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection. They may also refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection. They may also refer to a direct connection, an indirect connection via an intermediate medium, or internal communication between two elements. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meanings of the above terms in this application according to specific circumstances.

[0034] During use, electric vehicles must be charged to ensure sufficient power. Electric vehicles are generally equipped with a charging structure, and a charging cover plate may be installed on the exterior of the charging structure to shield or seal an opening. Charging can be achieved by flipping the charging cover plate and then inserting a charging plug into the charging terminal of the charging structure. The methods for flipping the charging cover plate can be roughly divided into two. One method involves flipping the charging cover plate and then placing it on the outside of the vehicle body, but this affects the overall appearance and aesthetics, and the external charging cover plate is easily hit by external objects. The other method involves inserting the charging cover plate into the vehicle body while flipping it. However, this method requires a relatively large rotation angle when flipping the charging cover plate, requiring a large space at the front of the vehicle to flip the charging cover plate. Furthermore, since the charging cover plate is inserted into the vehicle body, a large space must also be provided inside the vehicle body to insert the charging cover plate. For this reason, this structure is not suitable for vehicles in which the front structure of the vehicle body is compact and the space is relatively small.

[0035] An embodiment of the present disclosure provides a charging device or discharging device and a vehicle. The cover plate of this charging device or discharging device employs an arch-shaped or curved structure, which requires less space when rotated compared to a flat cover. A storage space with a retraction function is formed within the charging device or discharging device. The cover plate can be rotated and stored in the storage space, improving the overall appearance and aesthetics during charging. Furthermore, due to its high space utilization rate, the front structure of the vehicle body is compact, making it suitable for vehicles with relatively limited space.

[0036] 1 to 5, a first embodiment of the present disclosure provides a charging or discharging device 100 including a base 10, a fixed base 20, and a cover plate 30. The fixed base 20 is installed on the base 10. The fixed base 20 includes an end plate 21 and a connecting member 22 extending from the end plate 21 toward the base 10 and connected to the base 10. The end plate 21 has an opening 211 for charging or discharging. A user can charge by inserting a charging plug into the opening 211 toward the end plate 21. Alternatively, a user can discharge by connecting a discharging device to the opening 211. The connecting member 22 is recessed to form a storage space 221, or the storage space 221 is formed by being surrounded by the connecting member 22 and the base 10. The cover plate 30 has an arched or curved structure. Specifically, the cover plate 30 may have a structure in which its cross section in the rotation direction is arch-shaped or a structure in which its cross section in the rotation direction is a curved surface. In this embodiment, the cover plate 30 has a curved surface structure. In other embodiments, the cover plate 30 is not limited to this structure and may have an arch-shaped structure. The cover plate 30 has a storage state in which the end plate 21 is open and a closed state in which the end plate 21 is covered. When the cover plate 30 is in the storage state, one end of the cover plate 30 closest to the base 10 faces the storage space 221. Compared to a flat plate structure, the cover plate 30 with an arch-shaped or curved surface structure traverses a smaller space during rotation, so there is no need to reserve a large space in front of the charging or discharging device 100 for the rotation of the cover plate 30.

[0037] To form the storage space 221, a portion of the connecting member 22 may be recessed to form the storage space 221 having a retraction function. Alternatively, the connecting member 22 may be connected to the base 10, and then the storage space 221 having a retraction function may be formed by being surrounded by the connecting member 22 and the base 10. The specific method for forming the storage space 221 may be determined based on actual conditions. In this embodiment, an example in which the storage space 221 is formed by recessing a portion of the connecting member 22 will be described.

[0038] To accommodate the cover plate 30, the connecting member 22 is gradually recessed inward along the direction of extension toward the base 10 to form a storage space 221. The storage space 221 serves to retract the cover plate 30, and the formation of the storage space 221 does not affect the use of other spaces. The connecting member 22 may be formed by extending the top, side, or bottom of the end plate 21. That is, the storage space 221 may be formed at any position, such as the top, side, or bottom, of the fixed base 20. The specific position of the storage space 221 is not limited as long as it fulfills its retraction function. The recessed shape of the connecting member 22 matches the shape of the cover plate 30. When the cover plate 30 is in the retracted state, the degree of adhesion between the surfaces of the cover plate 30 and the connecting member 22 is increased, resulting in a smaller gap, which effectively prevents dust, rainwater, etc. from entering the interior of the charging or discharging device 100 through the gap. Even if dust, rainwater, etc. enter the gap, the recessed portion of the connecting member 22 can accommodate the dust, rainwater, etc., and therefore, the dust, rainwater, etc. will not enter the charging or discharging device 100 through the connecting member 22. This can prevent the dust, rainwater, etc. from damaging the functionality of electronic components installed inside the charging or discharging device 100. Here, the edge portion of the end plate 21 may be extended to both the left and right sides of the outside to form extension plates 213, thereby improving the overall strength of the end plate 21.

[0039] When using the charging or discharging device 100, the cover plate 30 is rotated into the storage space 221 to open the end plate 21. In the case where the cover plate 30 is rotated vertically, the cover plate 30 has an arched or curved structure, and the space across which the cover plate 30 crosses the front of the charging or discharging device 100 is relatively small, reducing the amount of space required for clearance in the height direction at the front. At the same time, the rear crosses synchronously with the rotation of the cover plate 30, and the storage space 221 formed by the recess of the connecting member 22 provides a retraction effect for the rotation of the cover plate 30, allowing the cover plate 30 to rotate smoothly. This prevents damage that may occur when the cover plate 30 is left outside.

[0040] In the charging or discharging device 100 provided in the embodiment of the present disclosure, the base 10 is used to mount the fixed base 20. An opening 211 is formed on the end plate 21 of the fixed base 20, and charging or discharging is achieved through the opening 211. The end plate 21 is recessed by a connecting member 22 extending toward the base 10, forming a storage space 221, or the connecting member 22 and the base 10 form the storage space 221. When charging or discharging, the cover plate 30 can rotate to face the storage space 221. Because the cover plate 30 has an arched or curved surface structure, when the cover plate 30 rotates, the rotation angle is smaller and the space occupied during rotation is smaller than when a flat cover is used. At the same time, when the cover plate 30 is in the retracted state, it does not protrude outward, effectively improving the regularity of the retraction of the cover plate 30 during charging or discharging, thereby improving the aesthetic appearance during charging or discharging. The storage space 221 is formed by the connecting member 22 or is surrounded by the connecting member 22 and the base 10, and therefore has a retractable function and effectively improves space utilization, thereby further saving space. This structure is suitable for use in vehicles with a compact front body structure and relatively small space.

[0041] As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5 , the space defined between the line L and the fixed base 20 is a storage space 221. When the cover plate 30 is in the stored state, one end of the cover plate 30 closest to the base 10 (hereinafter referred to as the end 33) can be located within the storage space 221. That is, the end 33 can be located below the line L (as shown in FIG. 5 ). Alternatively, the end 33 can be oriented toward the storage space 221. That is, the end 33 can be on the same plane as the line L, or on the line L, and the end 33 can be infinitely close to the line L. As shown in FIG. 5 , when the end 33 is located below the line L, the end 33 is located within the storage space 221, and at least a portion of the cover plate 30 is stored within the storage space 221. This effectively improves space utilization and further saves space, making it suitable for use in vehicles with a compact front body structure and limited storage space. In this embodiment, when the cover plate 30 is in the storage state, one end of the cover plate 30 closest to the base 10 (i.e., the end 33) is located within the storage space 221, and the end 33 is equal to or smaller than the line L, thereby reducing the overall volume of the charging or discharging device 100 in the storage state. In other embodiments, the end 33 may be infinitely close to the line L and point toward the storage space 221.

[0042] 1 to 3 , in one embodiment, the connecting member 22 has a first surface 222 formed in an arched shape, and the arched shape of the first surface 222 conforms to the shape of the cover plate 30. When the cover plate 30 is stored in the storage space 221, the gap between the cover plate 30 and the first surface 222 is reduced, thereby improving space utilization. Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 5 , the curved cover plate 30 includes a first plate member 31 and a second plate member 32 installed at an angle relative to the first plate member 31. A portion of the first plate member 31 is inserted into the recess of the connecting member 22, and at this time, a portion of the cover plate 30 is located within the storage space 221, and the cover plate 30 is in the stored state. In the stored state, the second plate member 32 has a first side facing the first surface 222 and a second side 321 opposite the first surface 222. When the cover plate 30 is in the retracted state, the first side surface is parallel or approximately parallel to the first surface 222, and the gap between the first side surface and the first surface 222 is relatively small, at approximately 5 mm, so that the cover plate 30 is more closely attached to the base 20, and space utilization is effectively improved.

[0043] 1 to 6, in one embodiment, the number of openings 211 is at least two. Providing two openings 211 can improve the user's comfort. The user can select one of the openings 211 as needed and insert a charging plug into it. For example, by setting the two openings 211 as a fast charging port and a slow charging port, respectively, the user can select and use the appropriate interface when charging.

[0044] 1 to 6 , in one embodiment, the number of the fixing bases 20 and the number of the openings 211 are the same. In this embodiment, the number of fixing bases 20 is set to two, allowing the user to use any one of the fixing bases 20 as needed. A retraction space 202 is formed between adjacent fixing bases 20. Taking the configuration of two openings 211 as an example, the two openings 211 are located on the end plates 21 of the two fixing bases 20, respectively. By installing the two fixing bases 20 side by side with a certain distance between them and at the same height, a hollowed-out retraction space 202 can be formed between the two fixing bases 20 where the two end plates 21 are located. The retraction space 202 can be used to arrange various components (such as the vehicle's brand markings and radar) and the charging cable bundle 40. The retraction space 202 can also be used to perform assembly and wiring inside the fixing base 20. The charging or discharging device 100 has a high space utilization rate and an improved structural compactness, making it suitable for use in vehicles with a compact front structure and relatively small space.

[0045] 1 to 6 , in this embodiment, when the charging or discharging device 100 is a charging device, the device has at least two charging cable bundles 40 and at least two charging terminals 50. Each charging terminal 50 is installed in a corresponding opening 211 so that a charging plug can be inserted into the opening 211 for charging. Taking the configuration of two openings 211 as an example, the two openings 211 are installed on the end plates 21 of the two corresponding fixing bases 20. There are also two charging terminals 50. Here, the two charging terminals 50 can be used as fast charging terminals and slow charging terminals, respectively. Each charging cable bundle 40 is electrically connected to its corresponding charging terminal 50 through the evacuation space 202. Here, the number of charging cable bundles 40 and the number of charging terminals 50 are the same, so there are two charging cable bundles 40. After the two charging cable bundles 40 are combined into a set, the other end of the charging cable bundle 40 is connected to a power source. Although merging charging cable bundles 40 requires a relatively large space, the retraction space 202 can provide the necessary space for merging charging cable bundles 40, facilitating overall assembly. Furthermore, the retraction space 202 allows the distance between two charging cable bundles 40 for connecting two charging terminals 50 to meet the insulation distance requirement for electrical wire safety. After two charging cable bundles 40 are connected to their corresponding charging terminals 50, a set of charging cable bundle fixing members 41 can be used to combine the two charging cable bundles 40 into a single charging cable bundle 40 within the retraction space 202. This effectively reduces the number of charging cable bundle fixing members 41, reduces the cost of fixing the charging cable bundles 40, and prevents the charging cable bundles 40 from spreading and affecting other components. One end of each of the two charging cable bundles 40 is connected to the corresponding charging terminal 50, and then the two charging cable bundles 40 are merged to form a set of charging cable bundles 40 in the retreat space 202 between the two fixing stands 20, so that the set of charging cable bundles 40 can be routed from the rear of the base 10 and connected to a power source.

[0046] In other embodiments, when the charging or discharging device 100 is a discharging device, the device may have at least two discharge terminals and at least two discharge cable bundles. Each discharge terminal is installed in a corresponding opening 211. One end of each discharge cable bundle passes through the evacuation space 202 and is electrically connected to a corresponding discharge terminal, and the other end of each discharge cable bundle is used to connect to a power source. Except for the different functions of the terminals and cable bundles, the wiring direction and connection method of the cable bundles are all the same as in this embodiment, and therefore will not be described again.

[0047] 1 and 2 , in one embodiment, the end plate 21 is located at one end of the fixed base 20 away from the base 10. That is, the end plate 21 is located away from the base 10. The end plate 21 is located facing outward, which allows the user to easily charge or discharge. When the user needs to charge, the user inserts a charging plug into the outward-protruding opening 211, and when the user needs to discharge, the user inserts a discharging device into the outward-protruding opening 211, which effectively improves operational convenience. When the fixed base 20 has a bracket structure, the end plate 21 is located at the end of the bracket structure away from the base 10, that is, the side of the bracket structure closer to the cover plate 30. When charging or discharging, the user can easily insert a charging plug or discharging device into the opening 211 of the end plate 21, which simplifies the operation.

[0048] 2 to 6 , in one embodiment, the end plate 21 has an end surface 212. The end surface 212 can receive a charging plug or a discharging device. The end surface 212 is inclined toward gravity and at an upward angle. The end surface 212 is inclined from bottom to top toward the base 10. That is, the opening 211 is inclined at an upward angle, which makes it easier for users to insert a charging plug or a discharging device into the opening 211 by inclining downward, thereby improving operational convenience. At the same time, the upward inclination of the end surface 212 ensures that the insertion direction of the charging plug or the discharging device is straight along the end surface 212. The end surface 212 effectively distributes the force and weight generated by inserting the charging plug or the discharging device, thereby improving load-bearing capacity and structural strength. Specifically, the entire support base 20 can be inclined. Since the entire fixed base 20 is installed at an upward tilt, the charging terminal 50 and discharging terminal installed in the fixed base 20 are also installed at an upward tilt. When a user inserts a charging plug or discharging device into the opening 211, the charging plug or discharging device is inserted into the charging terminal 50 or discharging terminal at an angle, thereby achieving the purpose of charging or discharging.

[0049] 2 to 6 , in one embodiment, the base 10 has a mounting surface 101 for mounting the end plate 21. The mounting surface 101 is a curved surface. The curved surface supports the fixed base 20, and the end plate 21 distributes the force generated by inserting the charging plug, thereby improving the structural strength and supporting weight of the base 10. It should be understood that to mount the end plate 21 on the mounting surface 101, the fixed base 20 has at least a mounting structure. The mounting structure is connected to both the end plate 21 and the mounting surface 101, thereby achieving the purpose of mounting the end plate 21 on the mounting surface 101. The mounting structure is connected to the mounting surface 101, and the mounting surface 101 is a curved surface. The mounting structure is connected to different bends of the curved surface, so that the force acting on the bent surface is directed in different directions, thereby distributing the force on the end plate 21 through the curved surface. Here, the mounting structure may be a structure such as a reinforcing plate between the end plate 21 and the mounting surface 101. Specifically, the longitudinal cross section of the bent surface may have various linear shapes, such as a wave-shaped cross section, a broken line cross section, or an arched cross section. In this embodiment, the longitudinal cross section of the bent surface is a broken line cross section, and the bent surface has two bent portions, a first bent portion 11 and a second bent portion 12. The first bent portion 11 is bent toward the end plate 21, and the second bent portion 12 is bent away from the end plate 21. The bending direction of the first bent portion 11 is opposite to that of the second bent portion 12. At the same time, the mounting surface 101 has an upper portion 13, a middle portion 14, and a lower portion 15, which are arranged in order from top to bottom. The upper portion 13 and the middle portion 14 are connected by the second bent portion 12, and the middle portion 14 and the lower portion 15 are connected by the first bent portion 11. The upper portion 13 extends upward, the lower portion 15 extends downward, and the middle portion 14 is installed at an angle from bottom to top, away from the end plate 21. The end plate 21 is installed relative to the first bent portion 11, and the mounting structure is connected to the middle portion 14 and lower portion 15, the first bent portion 11, and the second bent portion 12 of the mounting surface 101. With this configuration, when the force that the end plate 21 bears is transmitted to the base 10 via the mounting structure, both the first bent portion 11 and the second bent portion 12 distribute the force in different directions, allowing the force from the end plate 21 to be distributed by the bent surfaces. For the specific structure, see Figures 3 to 5.

[0050] 2 to 6, in another embodiment, the fixed base 20 may have auxiliary reinforcing members connected to the base 10 and the end plate 21, respectively. The connecting member 22 is installed on the auxiliary reinforcing member. By connecting the end plate 21 to the base 10 using the auxiliary reinforcing member, the end plate 21 can be fixed and attached. However, in this embodiment, no auxiliary reinforcing member is provided between the connecting member 22 and the base 10.

[0051] The connecting member 22 may have a plate-like structure. One end of the connecting member 22 is connected to the end plate 21 and the other end is connected to the base 10, thereby achieving the purpose of attaching the end plate 21 to the base 10. Alternatively, the connecting member 22 may be a reinforcing structure formed by combining multiple reinforcing bars having rod-like structures. The multiple reinforcing bars may be installed in parallel, or multiple reinforcing bars may be installed crosswise to form a reinforcing structure. One end of each reinforcing bar is connected to the end plate 21, and the other end of each reinforcing bar is connected to the base 10, thereby similarly achieving the purpose of attaching the end plate 21 to the base 10. As long as the connecting member 22 can be recessed to form a storage space 221 for accommodating the cover plate 30, the specific structure of the connecting member 22 can be configured as needed.

[0052] 2 to 6, in one embodiment, the connecting member 22 is installed on the top of the end plate 21, with the first surface 222 facing the top. In this embodiment, the connecting member 22 is installed on the top of the end plate 21, i.e., the storage space 221 is formed on the top of the end plate 21. When the charging or discharging device 100 of this embodiment is used on a vehicle, the cover plate 30 is flipped upward to open the end plate 21, which improves the fashionability of the vehicle and enhances user comfort.

[0053] 2 to 6 , in one embodiment, the fixed base 20 further includes a first reinforcing member 23. The first reinforcing member 23 is connected to the side of the end plate 21 and is also connected to the base 10. The fixed base 20 further includes a second reinforcing member 24 connected to the bottom of the end plate 21, which is also connected to the base 10. The use of the first reinforcing member 23 and the second reinforcing member 24 together with the connecting member 22 simultaneously reinforces and supports the end plate 21, improving its structural strength. At the same time, the connecting member 22 connects to the top of the end plate 21, the first reinforcing member 23 connects to the side of the end plate 21, and the second reinforcing member 24 connects to the bottom of the end plate 21, so that the connecting member 22, the first reinforcing member 23, and the second reinforcing member 24 each connect to and support different positions on the end plate 21, further improving the structural strength of the end plate 21. It can be understood that the simultaneous use of the connecting member 22, the first reinforcing member 23, and the second reinforcing member 24 in the above-described fixing base 20 is intended to further improve the structural strength of the end plate 21. In actual use, only the connecting member 22 may be used, attaching the end plate 21 to the base 10 using the connecting member 22 and forming a storage space 221 to store the cover plate 30. Alternatively, the connecting member 22 and either the first reinforcing member 23 or the second reinforcing member 24 may be used. Alternatively, more reinforcing members may be used, such as the connecting member 22, the first reinforcing member 23, and the second reinforcing member 24. In this embodiment, the specific manner in which the connecting member 22, the first reinforcing member 23, and the second reinforcing member 24 are used is merely an example to illustrate a preferred embodiment. In actual use, the number of reinforcing members used is not particularly limited and can be selected according to actual needs.

[0054] Referring to FIGS. 2 to 6 , in one embodiment, the connecting member 22, the first reinforcing member 23, and the second reinforcing member 24 all have a plate-like structure. The specific structures of the connecting member 22, the first reinforcing member 23, and the second reinforcing member 24 may be the same or different. In this embodiment, the connecting member 22, the first reinforcing member 23, and the second reinforcing member 24 are preferably formed with the same plate-like structure. Mass production of the same type of plate-like member facilitates production because it meets installation needs. Compared to connecting structures such as connecting rods, the plate-like structure of the connecting member 22, the first reinforcing member 23, and the second reinforcing member 24 can further enhance connection strength. Specifically, ribs or grooves may be formed on the connecting member 22, and each rib and groove may extend from the end plate toward the base. The ribs or grooves on the connecting member 22 can improve structural strength. The first reinforcing member 23 may have a protrusion that protrudes outward. In order to improve the structural strength of the first reinforcing member 23, the convex portion may be an arch-shaped protrusion structure, or a rib, bump, or the like.

[0055] It can be understood that the connecting member 22, the first reinforcing member 23, and the second reinforcing member 24 may be formed into a structure in which a plurality of connecting rods are combined together. The strength of the connection can be similarly improved by using connecting rods connected to the base 10 and the end plate 21. Furthermore, the connecting member 22, the first reinforcing member 23, and the second reinforcing member 24 may be installed between the base 10 and the end plate 21, and the specific structure is not particularly limited, and they may be formed into other structures such as a block structure or a columnar structure.

[0056] 2 to 6 , in one embodiment, the connecting member 22 has a first bent portion 223 for connecting the base 10, and the first bent portion 223 is attached to the surface of the base 10 facing one side thereof, and / or the first reinforcing member 23 has a second bent portion 231 for connecting the base 10, and the second bent portion 231 is attached to the surface of the base 10 facing one side thereof, and / or the second reinforcing member 24 has a third bent portion 241 for connecting the base 10, and the third bent portion 241 is attached to the surface of the base 10 facing one side thereof. By attaching the first bent portion 223 to the surface of the base 10, the connecting member 22 and the base 10 are bonded together, which effectively improves the connection strength between the connecting member 22 and the base 10. The second bent portion 231 is attached to the surface of the base 10, whereby the first reinforcing member 23 and the base 10 are bonded together and connected, thereby effectively improving the connection strength between the first reinforcing member 23 and the base 10. The third bent portion 241 is attached to the surface of the base 10, whereby the second reinforcing member 24 and the base 10 are bonded together and connected, thereby effectively improving the connection strength between the second reinforcing member 24 and the base 10. The connecting member 22, the first reinforcing member 23, and the second reinforcing member 24 may each be provided with a bent portion independently. In this embodiment, the connecting member 22, the first reinforcing member 23, and the second reinforcing member 24 are provided with the first bent portion 223, the second bent portion 231, and the third bent portion 241, respectively, whereby the connection strength between the connecting member 22, the first reinforcing member 23, and the second reinforcing member 24 and the base 10 can be improved.

[0057] In one embodiment, the charging or discharging device 100 further includes a locking device. The locking device is connected to the cover plate 30 and is provided for locking and rotating the cover plate 30. Locking the cover plate 30 using the locking device facilitates charging. The locking mechanism may be either a mechanical locking mechanism or an electromagnetic locking mechanism, and automatically locks when the vehicle is locked and in operation.

[0058] Referring to FIGS. 1 to 5, a second embodiment of the present disclosure provides a vehicle. The vehicle includes a vehicle body and a charging or discharging device 100, with a base 10 for the charging or discharging device 100 mounted on the vehicle body. The vehicle according to the present disclosure may be a hybrid car or an electric vehicle, and has charging and / or discharging functions. By providing the charging or discharging device 100 on the vehicle body, the overall orderliness and aesthetics of the vehicle during charging can be effectively improved. Because the charging or discharging device 100 requires less space, the front structure of the vehicle body is compact, making it applicable to vehicles with relatively small space requirements. Here, the base 10 may be mounted at other locations, such as the front, side body, or tail of the vehicle body, and the specific mounting location of the base 10 is not particularly limited.

[0059] Referring to FIG. 1 , in one embodiment, a vehicle body includes a front cross member 60 and a front bumper 70 mounted on the front cross member. An upper portion of the base 10, facing away from the fixed base 20, is connected to the front of the front cross member 60, and a lower portion of the base 10, facing away from the fixed base 20, is connected to the front bumper 70. The base 10 is connected to both the front cross member 60 and the front bumper 70, and has multiple connection points with the front cross member 60 and the front bumper 70, thereby ensuring the connection strength of the base 10. At the same time, by attaching the base 10 to the front cross member 60 and the front bumper 70, the end plate 21 of the fixed base 20 faces the front of the vehicle body, and the cover plate 30 rotates at the front of the vehicle body, thereby opening or closing the fixed base 20.

[0060] 1 to 6 , the charging or discharging device 100 is specifically a charging device. When applied to a vehicle, the rear side of the base 10 is attached to the front cross member 60 and front bumper 70 of the vehicle body to ensure the connection strength of the base 10. Two fixing bases 20 are installed side by side on the front side of the base 10. Each fixing base 20 has an end plate 21 with an opening 211, a connecting member 22 connected to the outer edge of the end plate 21, a first reinforcing member 23, and a second reinforcing member 24. The connecting member 22, the first reinforcing member 23, and the second reinforcing member 24 all have a plate-like structure. The connecting member 22, the first reinforcing member 23, and the second reinforcing member 24 are all connected to the base 10. The connecting member 22, the first reinforcing member 23, and the second reinforcing member 24 are provided with a first bent portion 223, a second bent portion 231, and a third bent portion 241, and are attached to the surface of the base 10 via the first bent portion 223, the second bent portion 231, and the third bent portion 241. The connecting member 22, the first reinforcing member 23, and the second reinforcing member 24 are attached and connected to the base 10, thereby effectively improving the connection strength between the connecting member 22, the first reinforcing member 23, and the second reinforcing member 24 and the base 10. Here, the connecting member 22 is connected to the top of the end plate 21, and is recessed to form the storage space 221. The cover plate 30 has a curved surface structure, and the recessed shape of the connecting member 22 matches the shape of the cover plate 30. When the end 33 of the cover plate 30 rotates into the storage space 221, the surface adhesion between the cover plate 30 and the connecting member 22 becomes higher, and the gap becomes smaller. A retreat space 202 is formed in the hollow between the two end plates 21. Two charging terminals 50 are inserted into the corresponding openings 211 as a fast charging terminal and a slow charging terminal, respectively. Two charging cable bundles 40 are connected to the corresponding charging terminals 50 and bundled together in the retreat space 202. After the two charging cable bundles 40 are connected to the corresponding charging terminals 50, they pass through the retreat opening 201 and converge into the retreat space 202. A single charging cable bundle fixing member 41 can be used to bundle the two charging cable bundles 40 into a single charging cable bundle 40 in the retreat space 202.This effectively reduces the number of charging cable bundle fixing members 41 used, reduces fixing costs, and prevents the charging cable bundle 40 from diverging and interfering with other components. At the same time, the charging cable bundle 40 is routed away from the base 10 and connected to a power source. Specifically, the entire fixing base 20 is inclined, so that the end surface 212 is inclined toward gravity and at an upward angle of elevation. That is, the opening 211 is installed so that it is inclined upward. This allows the user to more easily insert the charging plug into the opening 211 by tilting it downward, improving operational convenience. At the same time, because the end surface 212 is installed so that it is inclined upward and the insertion direction of the charging plug is straight toward the end surface 212, the end surface 212 can distribute the force and weight generated by inserting the charging plug, improving load-bearing capacity and structural strength. By forming the mounting surface 101 of the base 10 into a curved surface and using the curved surface to support the fixed base 20, the end plate 21 can distribute the force caused by inserting the charging plug, thereby improving the structural strength and supporting weight of the base 10.

[0061] Although several embodiments of the present invention have been described, these embodiments are presented as examples and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention. These embodiments can be implemented in various other forms, and various omissions, substitutions, and modifications can be made without departing from the spirit of the invention. These embodiments and their modifications are included within the scope and spirit of the invention, as well as within the scope of the invention described in the claims and their equivalents. [Explanation of symbols]

[0062] 100 Charging or discharging devices 10 Pedestal 101 Mounting surface 11 First bending part 12 Second bend 13 Upper 14 Chubu 15 Lower 20 Fixed base 201 Evacuation Exit 202 Evacuation Space 21 End plate 211 Aperture 212 End face 213 Stretched plate 22 Connecting member 221 Storage Space 222 First surface 223 First bending part 23 First reinforcing member 231 Second bend 24 Second reinforcing member 241 Third bend 30 Lid plate 31 First plate member 32 Second plate member 321 Second aspect 33 Terminal 40 charging cable bundles 41 Charging cable bundle fixing member 50 Charging terminal 60 front cross member 70 Front bumper

Claims

1. With a base, a fixed base that is fixedly installed on the base; A cover plate and Equipped with The fixed base is An end plate; a connecting member extending from the end plate to the base and connected to the base; an opening on the end plate for charging or discharging; a storage space formed by a recess in the connecting member or surrounded by the connecting member and the base, The cover plate is formed in an arch-shaped structure or a curved surface structure, and has a storage state in which the end plate is opened, and a shielding state in which the end plate is covered, When the cover plate is in the stored state, one end of the cover plate close to the base is disposed toward the storage space, The connecting member has a first surface having an arched surface, and the arched shape of the first surface matches the shape of the cover plate. Charging or discharging devices.

2. 2. The charging or discharging device according to claim 1, wherein when the cover plate is in the stored state, one end of the cover plate close to the base is located within the storage space.

3. 2. The charging or discharging device according to claim 1, wherein the end plate is installed at one end of the fixed base that is remote from the base.

4. 2. The charging or discharging device according to claim 1, wherein the end plate has an end surface for charging or discharging, and the end surface is inclined from below to above toward the base.

5. 5. The charging or discharging device according to claim 4, wherein the base has a mounting surface for mounting the end plate, and the mounting surface is a curved surface.

6. The mounting surface is an upper portion extending upward; a middle part that is inclined and has an upper end connected to the bottom side of the upper part; a lower portion extending downward and having an upper end connected to a bottom side of the middle portion; characterized in that it has 6. A charging or discharging device according to claim 5.

7. 2. The charging or discharging device according to claim 1, wherein the connecting member is disposed on the top of the end plate, and the first surface is disposed toward the top.

8. The fixed base is connected to the base and to a side of the end plate.

8. The charging or discharging device according to claim 7, further comprising:

9. The fixed base is connected to the base and a second reinforcing member connected to the bottom of the end plate.

9. The charging or discharging device according to claim 8, further comprising:

10. The charging or discharging device according to claim 9 , wherein the connecting member, the first reinforcing member, and the second reinforcing member have a plate-like structure.

11. The connecting member is provided for connecting the base and has a first bent portion attached to the surface of the base toward one surface of the base; and / or The first reinforcing member is provided for connecting the base and has a second bent portion attached to the surface of the base toward one surface of the base; and / or the second reinforcing member is provided for connecting the base and has a third bent portion attached to the surface of the base toward one surface of the base. Charging or discharging device according to claim 10.

12. 12. The charging or discharging device according to claim 1, further comprising a locking device connected to the cover plate for locking and rotating the cover plate.

13. The car body and A charging device or a discharging device according to any one of claims 1 to 11; Equipped with The vehicle, wherein the base of the charging device or the discharging device is provided on the vehicle body.

14. 14. The vehicle according to claim 13, wherein the charging device or the discharging device further comprises a locking device connected to the cover plate for locking and rotating the cover plate.

15. A base, a fixed base that is fixedly installed on the base; A cover plate and Equipped with The fixed base is An end plate; a connecting member extending from the end plate to the base and connected to the base; an opening on the end plate for charging or discharging; a storage space formed by a recess in the connecting member or surrounded by the connecting member and the base, The cover plate is formed in an arch-shaped structure or a curved surface structure, and has a storage state in which the end plate is opened, and a shielding state in which the end plate is covered, When the cover plate is in the stored state, one end of the cover plate close to the base is disposed toward the storage space, The number of the openings is at least two, the number of the fixing bases is the same as the number of the openings; A retreat space is formed between the adjacent fixing bases, At least two charging terminals disposed within corresponding openings; a bundle of at least two charging cables, each having one end electrically connected to the corresponding charging terminal through the evacuation space and the other end connected to a power source; Furthermore, or At least two discharge terminals disposed in the corresponding openings; at least two discharge cable bundles, one end of each of which passes through the evacuation space and is electrically connected to the corresponding discharge terminal, and the other end of each of which is connected to the power source; Further comprising: Charging or discharging devices.

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