Vehicle charging port structure

Abstract

The structure of a charging port 4 of a vehicle V comprises: a first connector 20 which includes one of a first female terminal 23 and a first male terminal 53 to be inserted into or removed from the first female terminal 23 in a direction D1 parallel with a first axis A1 and to which a first charging gun 50 is connected; and a second connector 30 which includes one of a second female terminal 33 and a second male terminal 63 to be inserted into or removed from the second female terminal 33 in a direction D2 parallel with a second axis A2 and to which a second charging gun 60 is connected. The first connector 20 is disposed vertically aligned with the second connector 30 below the second connector 30. The first axis A1 and the second axis A2 are each configured with a line along which the vehicle body outer side is located above the vehicle body inner side, wherein an acute angle θ1 formed by the first axis A1 and a vertical direction is smaller than an acute angle θ2 formed by the second axis A2 and the vertical direction.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the structure of a charging port of a vehicle.

Background Art

[0002] The power supply device disclosed in Patent Document 1 below has a power source, a power supply port, a cutoff part, and a cutoff notification means. The power source is mounted on a vehicle. The power supply port is supplied with power from the power source and the plug of an electrical device is detachable. The cutoff part cuts off the power supply to the power supply port. The cutoff notification means notifies that the power supply to the power supply port has been cut off by the cutoff part.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] By the way, the battery for driving a vehicle may be disposed at a position on the lower side of the vehicle body, such as below the floor panel. In such a case, in order to shorten the electric wire routed between the battery and the charging port, it is necessary to set the position of the charging port on the vehicle body lower. At this time, there was a possibility that the visibility of the connector located on the lower side among two or more connectors provided in the charging port would decrease.

[0005] An object of the present disclosure is to suppress a decrease in the visibility of a connector disposed on the lower side in a charging port.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0006] A vehicle charging port structure according to one aspect of the present invention comprises a first connector including a first female terminal and a first male terminal inserted into and removed from the first female terminal in a direction parallel to the first axis, to which a first charging gun is connected, and a second connector including a second female terminal and a second male terminal inserted into and removed from the second female terminal in a direction parallel to the second axis, to which a second charging gun is connected, wherein the first connector is positioned below the second connector and aligned vertically with the second connector, and each of the first and second axes is composed of a straight line where the side facing outward from the vehicle body is higher than the side facing inward from the vehicle body, and the acute angle formed between the first axis and the vertical direction is smaller than the acute angle formed between the second axis and the vertical direction. [Effects of the Invention]

[0007] According to the present invention, it is possible to suppress the reduction in visibility of the connector located on the lower side of the charging port. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0008] [Figure 1] This is a perspective view showing the location of the charging port on the vehicle body in the structure of the vehicle charging port according to the embodiment. [Figure 2] This diagram shows the arrangement of a recess, a first connector, and a second connector in the structure of a vehicle charging port according to an embodiment, and shows the state in which the first connector and the second connector are arranged in a cross section along the line II-II in Figure 3. [Figure 3] This is a front view of the recess in the structure of the charging port of the vehicle according to the embodiment, as seen from the right side of the vehicle. [Figure 4] This is a side view of the recess in the structure of the charging port of the vehicle according to the embodiment, as seen from the front of the vehicle. [Figure 5] This is a partial cross-sectional view corresponding to Figure 2 of the structure of the charging port of a vehicle according to the embodiment, showing the state in which the first charging gun and the second charging gun are connected to the first connector and the second connector, respectively. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0009] The structure of the charging port of the vehicle according to the embodiment will be described below with reference to the drawings. In each drawing, FR and RR indicate the front and rear of the vehicle in the longitudinal direction, respectively. LH and RH indicate the left and right sides in the vehicle width direction, respectively. UP and DN indicate the upper and lower sides in the vehicle vertical direction, respectively. In the following description, the front and rear of the vehicle in the longitudinal direction, the left and right sides in the vehicle width direction, and the upper and lower sides in the vehicle vertical direction will be simply referred to as "vehicle front," "vehicle rear," "vehicle left," "vehicle right," "up," and "down," respectively.

[0010] In the following explanation, "inside the vehicle" refers to the direction facing the interior of the vehicle body 1 of vehicle V. "Outside the vehicle" refers to the direction opposite to the inside of the vehicle. In the examples shown in Figures 2 to 5, the left side of the vehicle corresponds to the inside of the vehicle, and the right side of the vehicle corresponds to the outside of the vehicle. Elements with the same function are given the same reference numeral, and redundant explanations are omitted.

[0011] The structure of the vehicle charging port according to this embodiment can be applied to the structure of the charging port 4 provided on the vehicle body 1 of the vehicle V illustrated in Figure 1. The vehicle V is an electric vehicle driven by an electric motor (not shown). A battery (not shown) is located below the floor panel (not shown) of the vehicle V. The battery is a power source that supplies power for driving the vehicle V. As shown in the illustrated example, the charging port 4 may be formed by creating an opening 3 that penetrates in the vehicle width direction in a part of the body side panel 2, and providing a recess 10, which will be described later, in the opening 3.

[0012] The body side panel 2 shown in the diagram is a component that forms part of the exterior of the vehicle body 1, and may also form an exterior that extends to the rear of the vehicle from the door 5. The door 5 is located on the right rear side of the vehicle V. The charging port 4 is located above the wheel well 6, and a fender 7 is formed below the charging port 4.

[0013] As illustrated in Figures 2 to 5, the recess 10 has a shape that is recessed toward the inside of the vehicle body. The recess 10 is located on the inside-vehicle side of the opening 3 of the body side panel 2. Therefore, the charging port 4 as a whole has a shape in which a part of the body side panel 2 is recessed toward the inside of the vehicle body. In the example shown in Figure 5, the wheelhouse inner 8 is located at a predetermined distance from the inside-vehicle area of ​​the recess 10. Therefore, a space S is formed between the recess 10 and the wheelhouse inner 8. The wheelhouse inner 8 is a panel that separates the wheelhouse from the passenger compartment. Alternatively, a rotatable cover 9 may be attached to the outer edge of the recess 10 via a hinge, allowing the charging port 4 to be opened and closed (see Figure 1).

[0014] As illustrated in Figures 3 and 4, the recess 10 has a first mounting hole 13 and a second mounting hole 14. 2 Mounting holes 14 The first connector 20, which will be described later, is inserted into it. 1 Mounting holes 13 A second connector 30, described later, is inserted into this. That is, the first connector 20 and the second connector 30 may be arranged in the recess 10. In the illustrated example, the first mounting hole 13 and the second mounting hole 14 are formed by opening a part of the connector mounting wall 11 of the recess 10 so as to penetrate in the vehicle width direction. The connector mounting wall 11 illustrated in the figure is a region that extends vertically in the approximate center of the recess 10 in the vehicle's longitudinal direction.

[0015] The first mounting hole 13 is formed in the lower mounting wall portion 11a, which constitutes the lower side of the connector mounting wall portion 11. The second mounting hole 14 is formed in the upper mounting wall portion 11b, which constitutes the upper side of the connector mounting wall portion 11. Therefore, the first mounting hole 13 is positioned vertically below the second mounting hole 14.

[0016] As in the example shown in FIG. 2, the lower mounting wall portion 11a may be a wall portion having a flat plate shape. The lower mounting wall portion 11a extends while being inclined with respect to the vertical direction such that the lower side thereof is located outside the vehicle body more than the upper side. Each of the outer surface of the vehicle body side and the inner surface of the vehicle body side of the lower mounting wall portion 11a may be a flat surface. Further, the upper mounting wall portion 11b may be a wall portion having a flat plate shape. The upper mounting wall portion 11b extends while being inclined with respect to the vertical direction such that the lower side thereof is located outside the vehicle body more than the upper side. Each of the outer surface of the vehicle body side and the inner surface of the vehicle body side of the upper mounting wall portion 11b may be a flat surface.

[0017] In addition, as in the illustrated example, the connector mounting wall portion 11 may be formed such that the extending direction of the lower mounting wall portion 11a is inclined more with respect to the vertical direction than the extending direction of the upper mounting wall portion 11b. As a result, a ridge line 12 is formed between the lower mounting wall portion 11a and the upper mounting wall portion 11b. The ridge line 12 is a boundary line formed between the lower mounting wall portion 11a and the upper mounting wall portion 11b.

[0018] In the examples shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the inner peripheral edge portion 13a of the first mounting hole 13 defines an opening surface 13b. Further, the inner peripheral edge portion 14a of the second mounting hole 14 defines an opening surface 14b. Each of the opening surface 13b and the opening surface 14b may be a flat surface having a substantially circular shape when viewed in the axial direction parallel to the left-right direction of the vehicle. Each of the vertical dimension and the horizontal dimension of the opening surface 13b may be set larger than each of the vertical dimension and the horizontal dimension of the opening surface 14b. That is, the opening area of the opening surface 13b may be larger than the opening area of the opening surface 14b.

[0019] In addition, as in the example shown in FIG. 2, the extending direction of the lower mounting wall portion 11a and the extending direction of the opening surface 14b may be parallel. Therefore, the direction perpendicular to the lower mounting wall portion 11a and the direction perpendicular to the opening surface 14b may be parallel. Further, the extending direction of the upper mounting wall portion 11b and the extending direction of the opening surface 13b may be parallel. Therefore, the direction perpendicular to the upper mounting wall portion 11b and the direction perpendicular to the opening surface 13bIt may be parallel to the direction perpendicular to it.

[0020] As shown in FIG. 5, the 2 mounting hole 14 has a first connector 20 inserted therein. The first connector 20 is a connector having a shape that can be fitted with a first charging gun 50. The first charging gun 50 is electrically connected to a vehicle power supply device installed outside the vehicle V. By connecting the first charging gun 50 to the first connector 20, power can be supplied from the vehicle power supply device to the battery via a first electric wire 40 described later. Note that a connector is a member for electrically connecting electric wires to each other and is also referred to as a socket, a plug, or the like.

[0021] The first electric wire 40 is an electric wire that connects the battery and the first connector 20, and the first connector 20 is attached to an end portion 40a. The end portion 40a is an end portion on the opposite side of the end portion of the first electric wire 40 that is connected to the battery.

[0022] Also, the 1 mounting hole 13 has a second connector 30 inserted therein. Therefore, the first connector 20 is arranged vertically side by side with the second connector 30 below the second connector 30. The second connector 30 is a connector having a shape that can be fitted with a second charging gun 60. The second charging gun 60 is electrically connected to the vehicle power supply device. By connecting the second charging gun 60 to the second connector 30, power can be supplied to the battery via a second electric wire 41 described later.

[0023] The second electric wire 41 is an electric wire connected to the battery via an OBC (On-Board Charger) which is an in-vehicle charger (not shown), and the second connector 30 is attached to an end portion 41a. The end portion 41a is an end portion on the opposite side of the end portion of the second electric wire 41 that is connected to the OBC. Note that the OBC receives the supply of an alternating current from the vehicle power supply device and supplies a current for charging the battery.

[0024] The first connector 20 may be a rapid charging connector 20a for rapid charging of the vehicle V. In that case, the first charging gun 50 may be a charging gun for rapid charging. By mating the rapid charging connector 20a and the first charging gun 50 and making an electrical connection, the battery and the vehicle power supply device are electrically connected, enabling rapid charging of the battery. The second connector 30 may also be a normal charging connector 30a for normal charging of the vehicle V. In normal charging, the power supplied to the vehicle V is less than in rapid charging. By mating the normal charging connector 30a and the second charging gun 60 and making an electrical connection, the battery and the vehicle power supply device are electrically connected, enabling normal charging of the battery. The wire diameter of the first wire 40 connected to the rapid charging connector 20a may be thicker than the wire diameter of the second wire 41 connected to the normal charging connector 30a. This allows a larger current to flow through the first wire 40.

[0025] As shown in Figures 2 and 5, the first connector 20 and the second connector 30 may be positioned such that their respective ends facing outward are located inward from the opening formed by the peripheral edge of the recess 10 facing outward. In other words, the first connector 20 and the second connector 30 may be attached to the recess 10 such that the first connecting portion 22 and the second connecting portion 32, which will be described later, are located inward from the opening.

[0026] Next, the configurations of the first connector 20 and the second connector 30 will be described in more detail.

[0027] As shown in the examples in Figures 2 and 5, the first connector 20 may have, for example, a substantially cylindrical shape and may be provided with a flange portion on its outer circumference for attachment to the recess 10. The lower mounting wall portion 11a and the flange portion can be fastened and secured using fasteners such as bolts. The first connector 20 is connected from the space S side. 2 Mounting holes 14 It is inserted into and its tip protrudes outward from the vehicle body. Of the first connector 20, the opening surface 14bThe portion protruding from it forms the first connection portion 22. The first connection portion 22 is the portion to which the first charging gun 50 can be connected when charging the battery.

[0028] The first connector 20 has either a first female terminal 23 or a first male terminal 53 inside. The first male terminal 53 is a terminal that can be inserted into and removed from the first female terminal 23. In the illustrated example, the first connector 20 has a receptacle 23a which serves as the first female terminal 23. The pin 53a, which is the first male terminal 53, can be inserted into and removed from the receptacle 23a (see Figure 5). The pin 53a is a metal component with a cylindrical shape. The receptacle 23a is a metal component with a hollow cylindrical shape, and the receptacle 23a and the pin 53a are electrically connected by inserting the pin 53a into the receptacle 23a.

[0029] In the illustrated example, the hole 23b defined by the inner circumferential surface of the receptacle 23a extends parallel to the first direction D1. Therefore, the receptacle 23a and the pin 53a can be inserted into and removed from each other in the first direction D1. That is, the first female terminal 23 and the first male terminal 53 can be inserted into and removed from each other in the first direction D1.

[0030] The first direction D1 is parallel to the direction in which the first axis, axis A1, extends, as illustrated in the figure. Axis A1 extends linearly from the lower left to the upper right of the vehicle when viewed in the front-rear direction of the vehicle. That is, axis A1 is composed of a straight line in which its outer side is located above its inner side. In the illustrated example, axis A1 may also be an axis that passes through the centroid of the opening surface at the outer end of the hole 23b and the centroid of the opening surface on the inner side of the vehicle. Axis A3, illustrated in the figure, is an axis that extends in a direction parallel to the vertical direction. Axis A1 and axis A3 intersect to form an acute angle θ1, which is a predetermined angle. Therefore, axis A1 and the vertical direction form an acute angle θ1.

[0031] In the illustrated example, the first connector 20 is equipped with a receptacle 23a which is the first female terminal 23. Therefore, the first charging gun 50, which is inserted into the first connector 20, is provided with a pin 53a which is the first male terminal 53. Thus, the insertion direction of the first charging gun 50 into the first connector 20 is parallel to the first direction D1.

[0032] In the illustrated example, the receptacle 23a is located on the first connector 20 and the pin 53a is located on the first charging gun 50, but this is not limited to this configuration. For example, if the pin 53a extending in the first direction D1 is located on the first connector 20, the receptacle 23a may be located on the first charging gun 50. That is, the first connector 20 may include one of the first female terminal 23 and the first male terminal 53, and the first charging gun 50 may include the other of the first female terminal 23 and the first male terminal 53.

[0033] The second connector 30 may have, for example, a substantially cylindrical shape and may be provided with a flange portion on its outer circumference for attachment to the recess 10. The upper mounting wall portion 11b and the flange portion can be fastened and secured using fasteners such as bolts. The second connector 30 is connected from the space S side. 1 Mounting holes 13 It is inserted into and the tip protrudes outward from the vehicle body. Of the second connector 30, the opening surface 13b The portion protruding from the first connection part 22 forms the second connection part 32. The second connection part 32 is the portion to which the second charging gun 60 can be connected when charging the battery. In plan view, the second connection part 32 and the first connection part 22 may overlap in at least a portion.

[0034] Inside the second connector 30, either a second female terminal 33 or a second male terminal 63 is provided. The second male terminal 63 is a terminal that can be inserted into and removed from the second female terminal 33. In the illustrated example, the second connector 30 is provided with a receptacle 33a which serves as the second female terminal 33. The pin 63a, which is the second male terminal 63, can be inserted into and removed from the receptacle 33a. The pin 63a is a metal component with a cylindrical shape. The receptacle 33a is a metal component with a hollow cylindrical shape, and by inserting the pin 63a into the receptacle 33a, the receptacle 33a and the pin 63a are electrically connected.

[0035] In the illustrated example, the hole 33b defined by the inner circumferential surface of the receptacle 33a extends parallel to the second direction D2. Therefore, the receptacle 33a and the pin 63a can be inserted into and removed from each other in the second direction D2. That is, the second female terminal 33 and the second male terminal 63 can be inserted into and removed from each other in the second direction D2.

[0036] The second direction D2 is parallel to the direction in which the second axis, axis A2, extends, as illustrated in the figure. Axis A2 extends linearly from the lower left to the upper right of the vehicle when viewed in the front-rear direction of the vehicle. That is, axis A2 is composed of a straight line in which its outer side is located above its inner side. In the illustrated example, axis A2 may also be an axis that passes through the centroid of the opening surface at the outer end of hole 33b and the centroid of the opening surface on the inner side of the vehicle. Axis A4, illustrated in the figure, is an axis that extends in a direction parallel to the vertical direction. Axis A2 and axis A4 intersect to form an acute angle θ2, which is a predetermined angle. Therefore, axis A2 and the vertical direction form an acute angle θ2. The acute angle θ1 formed by axis A1 and the vertical direction is smaller than the acute angle θ2.

[0037] Furthermore, axes A1 and A2 may be parallel in a plan view. That is, the first direction D1 and the second direction D2 may be parallel in a plan view. As a result, the first female terminal 23 or first male terminal 53 of the first connector 20 and the second female terminal 33 or second male terminal 63 of the second connector 30 will extend in the same direction in a plan view. Therefore, when charging a vehicle, the first charging gun 50 and the second charging gun 60 will be inserted from the same direction in a plan view.

[0038] In the illustrated example, the second connector 30 is equipped with a receptacle 33a which is the second female terminal 33. Therefore, the second charging gun 60, which is inserted into the second connector 30, is provided with a pin 63a which is the second male terminal 63. Thus, the insertion direction of the second charging gun 60 into the second connector 30 is parallel to the second direction D2.

[0039] In the illustrated example, the receptacle 33a is located on the second connector 30 and the pin 63a is located on the second charging gun 60, but this is not limited to this configuration. For example, if the pin 63a extending in the second direction D2 is located on the second connector 30, the receptacle 33a may be located on the second charging gun 60. That is, the second connector 30 only needs to include one of the second female terminal 33 and the second male terminal 63, and the second charging gun 60 only needs to include the other of the second female terminal 33 and the second male terminal 63.

[0040] Furthermore, the first connector 20 and the first charging gun 50 may be provided with multiple pairs of female and male terminals that are insertable, in addition to the first female terminal 23 or the first male terminal 53. In that case, each of the first connector 20 and the first charging gun 50 may be provided with both a female or male terminal from one pair and a female or male terminal from another pair. That is, each of the first connector 20 and the first charging gun 50 may be equipped with female and male terminals belonging to different pairs.

[0041] In the illustrated example, the first direction D1 is the direction perpendicular to the lower mounting wall portion 11a and the opening surface. 14bThe direction is perpendicular to, but parallel to, the first direction D1, the direction perpendicular to the lower mounting wall portion 11a, and the opening surface 14b The directions perpendicular to the opening surface may be different from each other. Also, in the illustrated example, the second direction D2 is the direction perpendicular to the upper mounting wall portion 11b and the opening surface 13b The direction is perpendicular to, but parallel to, the second direction D2, the direction perpendicular to the upper mounting wall portion 11b, and the opening surface 13b The directions perpendicular to it may be different from each other.

[0042] In the above description, the structure of the charging port according to the embodiment was explained using the charging port 4 located on the right side of the vehicle body 1 as an example, but it is not limited to this. The position of the charging port can be set as appropriate according to the structure of the vehicle V, etc. For example, the position of the charging port 4 may be set on a body side panel (not shown) that extends to the rear of the vehicle from the left rear side door (not shown) of the vehicle V. In that case, the recess 10, the first connector 20, and the second connector 30, etc., may have shapes that are symmetrical with respect to the vertical axis from the shapes shown in Figures 2 to 5.

[0043] The following describes the effects and advantages of the structure of the vehicle's charging port according to this embodiment.

[0044] (1) The structure of the charging port 4 of the vehicle V according to this embodiment is a first connector 20 including one of a first female terminal 23 and a first male terminal 53 which is inserted into and removed from the first female terminal 23 in a direction D1 parallel to the first axis A1, to which a first charging gun 50 including the other of the first female terminal 23 and the first male terminal 53 is connected, and a second connector including one of a second female terminal 33 and a second male terminal 63 which is inserted into and removed from the second female terminal 33 in a direction D2 parallel to the second axis A2 The first connector 20 is positioned below the second connector 30 and is arranged vertically with the second connector 30. The first shaft A1 and the second shaft A2 are each composed of a straight line, the outer side of which is higher than the inner side of which is higher. The acute angle θ1 formed between the first shaft A1 and the vertical is smaller than the acute angle θ2 formed between the second shaft A2 and the vertical.

[0045] According to the structure of the charging port 4 of the vehicle V according to the embodiment, the first connector 20, which is located below the second connector 30, has a first female terminal that can be inserted and removed in the first direction D1. 23 It is equipped with one of the first male terminal 53. The first charging gun 50 is equipped with the first female terminal 23 The connector also includes the other of the first male terminal 53. Therefore, the first charging gun 50 can be inserted into and removed from the first connector 20 in the first direction D1. The second charging gun 60 can be inserted into and removed from the second connector 30 in the second direction D2. The acute angle θ1 formed by the axis A1 and the vertical direction is smaller than the acute angle θ2 formed by the axis A2 and the vertical direction. Therefore, the insertion angle of the first charging gun 50 into the first connector 20 is closer to the vertical direction than the insertion angle of the second charging gun 60 into the second connector 30. As a result, even if the position of the charging port 4 is set lower, a decrease in the visibility of the first connector 20 located on the lower side of the charging port 4 can be suppressed.

[0046] (2) The first connector 20 may be a fast charging connector 20a for fast charging of the vehicle V, and the second connector 30 may be a normal charging connector 30a for normal charging of the vehicle V.

[0047] The first wire 40 for rapid charging, routed between the rapid charging connector 20a and the battery, has a thicker diameter and is heavier than the second wire 41 for normal charging, routed between the normal charging connector 30a and the OBC. By positioning the rapid charging connector 20a lower than the normal charging connector 30a, the first wire 40 can be routed further down on the vehicle body 1. This allows the length of the first wire 40, which has a thicker diameter and is heavier, to be shortened, making it easier to attach the rapid charging connector 20a to the charging port 4. Therefore, the charging port 4 of the vehicle V can be configured more easily.

[0048] (3) The first connector 20 is inserted into the 2 Mounting holes 14 opening surface 14b The second connector 30 has a first connecting portion 22 protruding from the second connector 30 into which the second connector 30 is inserted. 1 Mounting holes 13 opening surface 13b It has a second connecting portion 32 that protrudes from it, and the first connecting portion 22 and the second connecting portion 32 may overlap at least a portion of each other in a plan view.

[0049] As a result, while the vehicle is being charged by inserting the second charging gun 60 into the second connector 30, the area above the first connector 20 is shielded by the second charging gun 60 and the second connector 30. Therefore, even when charging the vehicle V by connecting the second charging gun 60 to the second connector 30 during rainfall, snowfall, etc., it is possible to suppress the accumulation of rain, snow, etc. on the first connector 20.

[0050] (4) The first axis A1 and the second axis A2 may be parallel in a plan view.

[0051] As a result, the first female terminal 23 or first male terminal 53 of the first connector 20 and the second female terminal 33 or second male terminal 63 of the second connector 30 extend in the same direction in a plan view. Therefore, the insertion direction of the first charging gun 50 and the insertion direction of the second charging gun 60 in a plan view during vehicle charging can be made the same, making it easier to configure a charging port 4 that can charge a vehicle.

[0052] Furthermore, the first axis A1 and the second axis A2 are parallel in a plan view, and the first connector 20 and the second connector 30 are arranged in a recess 10 that is recessed inward towards the vehicle body, and the outward ends of the first connector 20 and the second connector 30 may be positioned inward towards the vehicle body than the opening surface defined by the outward peripheral edge of the recess 10. This allows the width of the outward opening surface of the recess 10 in the vehicle width direction to be set smaller. Consequently, the width of the opening 3 of the charging port 4 can be set smaller. In turn, the charging port 4 can be positioned on a body side panel with a smaller horizontal width. Moreover, it is possible to further suppress the entry of rain, snow, etc. into the recess 10 during rainfall, snowfall, etc. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0053] 4 charging ports 10 recesses 13 First mounting hole 13b Opening surface 14. Second mounting hole 14b Opening surface 20 First connector 20A fast charging connector 22 First connection section 23 1st female terminal 30. Second connector 30A standard charging connector 32 Second connection section 33 2nd female terminal 50 First charging gun 53 1st male terminal 60 Second charging gun 63 2nd male terminal A1 axis (1st axis) A2 axis (second axis) D1 1st direction D2 2nd direction V Vehicle θ1 acute angle θ² acute angle

Claims

1. A structure for a charging port of a vehicle in which a battery is located below the floor panel, A first connector including a first female terminal and a first male terminal inserted into and removed from the first female terminal in a direction parallel to the first axis, to which a first charging gun including the other of the first female terminal and the first male terminal is connected. A second connector including a second female terminal and a second male terminal inserted into and removed from the second female terminal in a direction parallel to the second axis, to which a second charging gun including the other of the second female terminal and the second male terminal is connected. A first wire connecting the first connector and the battery, A second wire connecting the second connector and the battery, Equipped with, The first connector is positioned below the second connector, and is arranged vertically alongside the second connector. Each of the first and second axles is formed by a straight line whose outer side is positioned higher than its inner side. The acute angle formed by the first axis and the vertical direction is smaller than the acute angle formed by the second axis and the vertical direction. The first connector is a fast charging connector for fast charging the vehicle, The second connector is a standard charging connector for performing standard charging of the vehicle, The diameter of the first electric wire is thicker than the diameter of the second electric wire. The length of the first electric wire is shorter than the length of the second electric wire. The structure of the vehicle's charging port.

2. The first connector has a first connecting portion that protrudes from the opening surface of the first mounting hole into which the first connector is inserted. The second connector has a second connecting portion that protrudes from the opening surface of the second mounting hole into which the second connector is inserted. The structure of a vehicle charging port according to claim 1, wherein at least a portion of the first connection portion and the second connection portion overlap in a plan view.

3. The structure of a vehicle charging port according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the first axis and the second axis are parallel in a plan view.

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