A protective accessory assembly that can be installed in the charging socket area of ​​electric vehicles using the vehicle's existing original mounting elements without requiring permanent modifications; it features an opening compatible with alternating current (AC) and / or direct current (DC) charging connectors and a rigid protective sleeve (tunnel) rising from this opening.

Abstract

A rigid, two-part protective accessory assembly that attaches to the charging socket of electric vehicles. A carrier plate (1) is secured to an existing connection pin (5) and a latch point (6) on the original socket housing of the vehicle without requiring permanent modification. In one application, the plate features a circular opening (7) and a circular sleeve (8) serving a single connector type; in another application, it features a common, oval opening (2) and an oval sleeve (3) allowing for both AC and DC connectors. The sleeve wraps around the junction area when the connector is attached, protecting it from rain and snow during charging, especially in wet weather. The assembly contains no moving parts; it can be manufactured using three-dimensional printing.

Description

TARIFF FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLES, THE CHARGING SOCKET AREA MUST BE CONNECTED TO THE VEHICLE'S EXISTING ORIGINAL SOCKET. PERMANENT CHANGE USING ASSEMBLY ELEMENTS INSTALLABLE WITHOUT REQUIRING A POWER SUPPLY; ALTERNATING CURRENT (AC) AND DIRECT CURRENT. Allowing the passage of both (DC) charging connectors. A COMMON OPENING AND A RIGID PROTECTIVE STRUCTURE RISING FROM THAT OPENING. PROTECTIVE ACCESSORY ASSEMBLY WITH A SLEEVE (TUNNEL) Technical Area The invention relates to a charging socket / port for electric vehicles (EVs) that can withstand outdoor conditions (snow, ice, frost, rain, (dust) protection, aftermarket (retrofit) equipment installed on vehicles, for moving parts or engines the technical field of protective accessory assemblies that do not contain, but have a completely rigid / fixed geometry. It is relevant. Specifically, both Alternating Current (AC – Type 2) and Direct Current (DC – CCS Combo). allowing charging connectors to pass through a single common opening and compatible with the vehicle's existing original mounting. It relates to devices that are fixed using their components. State of the Art Motorized opening and closing of electric vehicle charging ports, installed at the vehicle factory. Numerous mechanisms integrated during this phase are known. These mechanisms are later additions. It is not an accessory. A protective film that surrounds the connector and socket junction during charging, therefore it remains visible even when the cable is plugged in. Solutions that provide protection are also known. In some examples, when the vehicle's charging port is opened... A mechanically folding rain cover is used. In other examples, a cover panel that partially surrounds the connector and cable, holding the cable / connector connection. It is used. Some fabric / textile-based covers sold on the market also protect both the socket and the charging port during charging. It states that it wraps around the connector connection; however, these are made of flexible fabric and may have magnets or Velcro. It is secured with tape. 1 The common feature of these known solutions is that they are either an original, factory-made part of the vehicle, or... Made of flexible fabric / silicone and fastened with general-purpose fastening methods such as magnets and Velcro. They are secured using a connecting pin and latch / lock that already exist on the socket body of the vehicle. a completely rigid carrier plate that sits directly on the point, and a rigid structure rising from this plate. The sleeve / tunnel combination serves both AC and DC connectors with a single common opening. No solution has been identified that is described in such a way as to... The Technical Problem Solved by the Invention Known solutions include either aftermarket parts that are original to the vehicle or parts that are subsequently fitted to an existing vehicle. cannot be attached, or general fastening methods such as flexible fabric / silicone structures and magnets / Velcro can be used. Disadvantages due to their construction include play in the wind, loosening, or wear and tear over time. It also includes most known retrofit products, which are separate for the vehicle's AC and DC connectors. It has been designed to address the problem that is already present in the vehicle's own socket housing. It can be fitted securely and firmly using mounting elements, with a single common opening for both AC It can also serve as a DC connector, is completely rigid and therefore low-cost / three-dimensional. It is the lack of a protective mechanism that can be produced by pressure. Purpose of the Invention The purpose of the invention is to connect a pin already present on the vehicle's original charging socket housing to the charging socket. and by attaching to a latch / lock point, no screws, adhesives or permanent modifications are required. It can be attached and detached without requiring anything; it allows the passage of both AC and DC charging connectors in the middle. a rigid sleeve (tunnel) rising outwards from a common opening. A low-cost, three-phase system that can protect the connector-socket junction area even during the charging process. The goal is to provide a protective accessory assembly that can be produced using three-dimensional printing (FDM). In addition to its intended purpose, the device is particularly useful for connecting the vehicle's charging socket and charger in rainy weather conditions. It is designed to protect the area from external factors such as rain, snow, and humidity. This prevents damage to the connector-socket junction area and the vehicle's charging equipment. 2 Detailed Description of the Invention The device consists of two main parts, as shown in the attached figures: a carrier plate (1) and this a rigid sleeve / tunnel mounted in the common opening (2) in the plate and rising outwards from the plate element (3). The carrier plate (1) is a plate already present on the inner surface of the vehicle's original charging socket housing. It includes a socket (5) and a latch / hook element (6) that sits on the connecting pin; this allows the carrier plate (1), without changing any original parts of the vehicle, without using screws or glue It is fixed in a removable and attachable manner. In the middle of the carrier plate (1), both AC type (Type 2) and DC a single oval-sectioned connector large enough to pass through the housing of the type (CCS Combo) charging connector There is a common opening (2); in an example application the dimensions of this opening (2) are approximately 90 mm x 140 It is mm. The sleeve / tunnel element (3) is mounted by passing it through the common opening (2) and the carrier plate (1) It rises outwards from the surface; the inner surface of the sleeve / tunnel element (3) is a pipe hole (4) It defines. When the connector is inserted into the socket, the sleeve / tunnel element (3) connects the connector to the vehicle socket. By surrounding the junction area between them from above and the sides, precipitation and snowmelt reach this area. It prevents direct contact. Both parts of the assembly (1, 3) have completely rigid geometry; It does not contain any hinges, flexible membranes, springs, motors, or external drive mechanisms. Protection Its function is to physically cover the connector-socket area with the fixed geometry of the parts. This protection function continues uninterrupted even when the AC or DC connector is plugged into the socket. It continues, and when the connector is removed, the common opening (2) remains empty. The connecting pin housing (5) and latch / hook element (6) are located on the rear surface of the carrier plate (1), of the vehicle They are positioned to match the corresponding elements in the original socket housing; In one example application, the connector pin socket (5) is in the shape of a socket with a hexagonal or square cross-section. The carrier plate (1) and sleeve / tunnel (3) parts of the system were made by three-dimensional printing (FDM), It is manufactured from a rigid thermoplastic material (in this example application, high-quality PLA+ filament). 3 How the invention can be applied to industry. The invention, a device, is designed for three-dimensional applications in the field of electric vehicle components and automotive accessories. It can be produced in series or on demand using the f-dye (FDM) method. The device is for electric vehicle owners. It can be attached and removed by hand without requiring any special tools or professional assembly. Brief Explanation of the Figures Figure 1 shows the top view of the carrier plate (1) part of the device that is the subject of the invention. Figure 2 shows the top view of the sleeve / tunnel (3) part of the device that is the subject of the invention. Figure 3 shows the combined form of the carrier plate (1) and sleeve / tunnel (3) elements, with the connecting pin housing. (5) shows the schematic side section view together with the latch / hook element (6). Explanation of Reference Numbers in Figures (1) Carrier plate (flange) (2) Common opening (AC / DC connector pass-through) (3) Sleeve / tunnel element (4) Sleeve / tunnel inner surface (pipe hole) (5) Connection pin socket (6) Latch / hook element 4

Claims

REQUESTS 1. It is a protective accessory device that attaches to the charging socket area of ​​electric vehicles, and its function is; A socket that fits onto a connector pin located on the vehicle's original charging socket housing. (5) and by means of a latch / hook element (6), any screw, adhesive or permanent It includes a carrier plate (1) that can be removed and reinstalled without requiring any modifications, In the middle of the carrier plate (1), there are AC type and DC type charging connectors. having a common opening (2) with an oval cross-section allowing the passage of the body of anyone, and mounted in this opening (2), rising outwards from the carrier plate (1), connector socket When installed, it will wrap around the junction area between the connector and the socket from the top and sides. It contains a rigid sleeve (3) positioned in the manner shown.

2. The device is in accordance with claim 1 and its feature is that the carrier plate (1) and the sleeve (3) have no completely fixed / rigid, without hinge, flexible membrane, spring, motor or external drive mechanism. It has geometry.

3. The device is in accordance with claim 1 and its feature is that the protective function provided by the sleeve (3) is the connector It continues to operate uninterrupted as long as it is plugged into the socket, thus enabling it to function even in rainy weather conditions. The vehicle's charging socket and charging area must be protected during the charging process.

4. The arrangement according to claim 1, its feature is; the common opening (2), with a single carrier plate (1) design. designed to serve both AC and DC type connectors. It is sized.

5. The device is in accordance with claim 1 and its feature is that the carrier plate (1) and sleeve (3) are three-dimensional printed. The advantage is that it is designed to be produced from a rigid thermoplastic material using this method.

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