Charging structure of electric locomotives

Abstract

This invention relates to a charging structure for an electric motor vehicle, which is mounted on the vehicle body. The vehicle body includes a seat and a side body section located below the seat. The charging structure includes a mounting base disposed on the side body section, a charging port disposed in the mounting base, a pivot assembly disposed in the mounting base and including a forward-leaning rotating shaft and a swing arm connected to the rotating shaft, and an outer cover connected to the swing arm and pivoting relative to the mounting base through the pivoting of the swing arm to conceal or expose the charging port. By placing the mounting base on the side body section of the vehicle body, this invention raises the position of the charging structure on the electric motor vehicle, thereby preventing water from the road from entering the charging port. When opened, the outer cover is located below the charging port and does not obstruct the view, improving ease of use.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] This invention relates to a charging structure, particularly a charging structure installed on an electric locomotive. [Previous Technology]

[0002] With the rise of environmental awareness, people hope that the means of transportation necessary for daily life can be more environmentally friendly. Therefore, electric motor vehicles that use electricity as a driving energy source and thus do not produce exhaust gases have become the preferred means of transportation.

[0003] Electric motorcycles are divided into two types based on the method of replenishing power: charging type and battery swapping type. Among them, the charging type electric motorcycle is equipped with a charging port on the vehicle body, and the charging port is connected to the battery inside the motorcycle body. By connecting an external power source to the charging port on the vehicle body, the battery of the electric motorcycle can be charged directly.

[0004] However, the charging port of current electric motorcycles is located in the middle cover of the vehicle body, which makes the charging port low and close to the foot pedals of the electric motorcycle, making it easier for water to enter. In addition, the pivot axis of the outer cover of the charging port is tilted to the rear of the electric motorcycle. When the outer cover is opened, the outer cover will be above the charging port, which will obstruct the view and make it more difficult for the user to connect the external power source to the charging port. Therefore, it is inconvenient to use and there is still room for improvement. [Summary of the Invention]

[0005] The main purpose of this invention is to provide a charging structure for electric motorcycles, thereby improving the problem that the charging ports of current electric motorcycles are more prone to water ingress and are less convenient to use.

[0006] To achieve the aforementioned objective, the present invention provides a charging structure for an electric motor vehicle, the vehicle body comprising a seat and a side body portion located below the seat. The charging structure comprises: a mounting base disposed on the side body portion; a charging port disposed on the mounting base; a pivot assembly comprising a pivot shaft and a swing arm connected to the pivot shaft, the pivot shaft being pivotally disposed on the mounting base, and the upper end of the pivot shaft being inclined towards the front of the electric motor vehicle; and an outer cover connected to the swing arm and located outside the charging port, the outer cover matching the shape of the side body portion, the outer cover being openable or closed to conceal or expose the charging port.

[0007] The charging structure of the electric motorcycle of this invention is disposed on the body of the electric motorcycle. The charging port is electrically connected to the battery of the electric motorcycle for charging the battery. By setting the mounting base on the side of the body, the height of the charging structure on the electric motorcycle can be increased, thereby preventing water from the road from entering the charging port. Since the upper end of the pivot is tilted towards the front of the electric motorcycle, when the outer cover is opened, the swing arm pivots with the pivot, so that the outer cover is located below the charging port and does not obstruct the view, improving the ease of use of the charging structure. Furthermore, if the outer cover is opened while the electric motorcycle is in motion, since the outer cover opens towards the front, it will not be damaged by strong winds during travel.

Implementation Method

[0008] Please refer to Figures 1 to 5, which show a preferred embodiment of the charging structure of the electric motor vehicle of this invention. The charging structure is disposed on a vehicle body 50. The vehicle body 50 includes a seat 51 and a side vehicle body portion 52. The side vehicle body portion 52 is located below the seat 51. The charging structure includes a mounting base 10, a charging port 20, a pivot assembly 30, and an outer cover 40.

[0009] As shown in Figures 1, 2, 6 and 7, the mounting base 10 is disposed on the side body portion 52 and located inside the body 50.

[0010] As shown in Figures 2 to 6, the charging port 20 is disposed on the mounting base 10 and located inside the vehicle body 50.

[0011] As shown in Figures 2 to 5, the pivot assembly 30 includes a pivot 31 and a swing arm 32 connected to the pivot 31. The pivot 31 is pivotally mounted on the mounting base 10, and the upper end of the pivot 31 is inclined toward the front of the electric motor vehicle.

[0012] As shown in Figures 1 to 5, the outer cover 40 is connected to the swing arm 32 and is located on the outside of the charging port 20 and on the outside of the vehicle body 50. The outer cover 40 matches the shape of the side vehicle body 52. ​​The outer cover 40 can pivot relative to the mounting base 10 through the pivot of the swing arm 32 to cover or expose the charging port 20.

[0013] As shown in Figures 1 and 2, the charging structure of the electric motorcycle of this invention is disposed on the body 50 of the electric motorcycle. The charging port 20 is electrically connected to the battery of the electric motorcycle for charging the battery. By setting the mounting base 10 on the side body 52 of the body 50, the position of the charging structure on the electric motorcycle can be raised, thereby preventing water from the road from entering the charging port 20. Since the upper end of the pivot 31 is tilted towards the front of the electric motorcycle, when the outer cover 40 is opened, the swing arm 32 pivots with the pivot 31, so that the outer cover 40 is located below the charging port 20 without obstructing the view, improving the ease of use of the charging structure. Furthermore, if the outer cover 40 is opened during the operation of the electric motorcycle, since the outer cover 40 opens towards the front and is opposite to the direction of travel, the outer cover 40 bears the wind force from the outside and is less likely to be damaged by strong winds during operation.

[0014] As shown in Figures 3 to 5, the mounting base 10 has at least one physical magnet 11, and the outer cover 40 has at least one cover magnet 41. The at least one physical magnet 11 and the at least one cover magnet 41 are positioned opposite each other and can attract each other. The design of fixing the outer cover 40 to the mounting base 10 through magnetic attraction prevents the outer cover 40 from being opened due to accidental contact by the driver, thus improving safety.

[0015] As shown in Figures 3 and 5, the mounting base 10 includes a swing arm space 12, in which the swing arm 32 can be accommodated. When the outer cover 40 is open, the swing arm 32 extends out of the swing arm space 12 by pivoting via the pivot 31. When the outer cover 40 is closed, the swing arm 32 is accommodated in the swing arm space 12, thereby reducing the width of the charging structure and making the charging structure compact, thus avoiding occupying space in the front-rear direction of the electric motor vehicle.

[0016] As shown in Figures 4 and 5, the mounting base 10 includes a socket space 13, the charging port 20 is located in the socket space 13, and the pivot assembly 30 is located on the front side of the socket space 13. Since the power cable of the charging port 20 is connected to the battery inside the vehicle body 50, placing the pivot assembly 30 on the front side of the electric motor vehicle, which is closer to the charging port 20 than the charging port 20, can prevent the pivot assembly 30 from interfering with the power cable of the charging port 20 during operation, thereby increasing the stability of the overall configuration.

[0017] As shown in Figures 6 and 7, the vehicle body 50 includes a battery box 53 and a storage box 54, which are located inside the vehicle body 50. The mounting base 10 extends between the battery box 53 and the storage box 54, and the swing arm 32 of the pivot assembly 30 is located between the battery box 53 and the storage box 54. By designing the mounting base 10 to extend between the battery box 53 and the storage box 54, the unused space between the battery box 53 and the storage box 54 can be utilized, thereby improving the space utilization efficiency of the vehicle body 50 and avoiding occupying the space of the electric motor vehicle in the front-rear direction.

[0018] As shown in Figures 1 and 2, the vehicle body 50 includes a foot pedal 55. The side body part 52 is located between the seat cushion 51 and the foot pedal 55. The mounting seat 10 is located near the seat cushion 51 and away from the foot pedal 55. That is, the height distance from the mounting seat 10 to the lower edge 511 of the lowest point of the seat cushion 51 is less than the height distance from the mounting seat 10 to the foot pedal 55, thereby ensuring that the charging structure is located at a higher position on the vehicle body 50.

[0019] As shown in Figures 1 and 2, the side body portion 52 of the vehicle body 50 includes an upper side cover 521 and a lower side cover 522. The upper side cover 521 is located above the lower side cover 522, and the upper side cover 521 and the lower side cover 522 partially overlap. The mounting base 10 is disposed on the lower side cover 522, and the outer cover 40 matches the shape of the upper side cover 521. By using the design of the mounting base 10 cooperating with the lower side cover 522 and the outer cover 40 cooperating with the upper side cover 521, the charging structure can utilize the original design of the side body portion 52 of the electric motorcycle without causing excessive changes to the appearance of the side body portion 52, thus maintaining the aesthetics of the vehicle body 50.

[0020] As shown in Figures 1 and 2, the vehicle body 50 includes a rear step 56, which is located on the side body portion 52. The charging port 20 is located above the rear step 56, and the rear step 56 is located in front of the charging port 20. The rear step 56 is used for passengers to step on. By placing the charging port 20 above and behind the rear step 56, it is possible to prevent passengers' feet from accidentally touching or kicking the outer cover 40, thus avoiding the accidental opening of the outer cover 40 and improving safety.

[0021] As shown in Figures 1 to 3, the tilt angle of the pivot 31 is greater than or equal to 30 degrees and less than or equal to 80 degrees. By configuring the tilt angle of the pivot 31, the visible angle of the charging port 20 can be avoided when the outer cover 40 is opened, thereby improving the convenience of operation and use.

[0022] Preferably, the tilt angle of the pivot 31 is greater than or equal to 45 degrees and less than or equal to 47 degrees. In addition to improving the convenience of operation and use, it can also prevent interference between the outer cover 40 and the side body 52 when the outer cover 40 is opened, and make the side edge of the outer cover 40 fit the seam between the upper cover 521 and the lower cover 522, thus maintaining the aesthetics of the vehicle body 50.

[0023] In summary, the charging structure of the electric motorcycle of this invention is configured on the body 50 of the electric motorcycle. By setting the mounting base 10 on the side body part 52 of the body 50, the position of the charging structure on the electric motorcycle can be improved, thereby preventing water from the road from entering the charging port 20. When the outer cover 40 is opened, the outer cover 40 is located below the charging port 20 and will not obstruct the view, improving the ease of use of the charging structure. In addition, the outer cover 40 is less likely to be damaged by strong winds during driving. [Simplified Explanation of the Diagram]

[0024] Figure 1: A side view of a preferred embodiment of the charging structure of the electric motor vehicle of the present invention. Figure 2: A partial side view of the charging structure of the electric motor vehicle of the present invention with the outer cover open. Figure 3: A perspective view of the charging structure of the electric motor vehicle of the present invention with the outer cover closed. Figure 4: A perspective view of the charging structure of the electric motor vehicle of the present invention with the outer cover open. Figure 5: An exploded view of the charging structure of the electric motor vehicle of the present invention. Figure 6: A top view of the charging structure of the electric motor vehicle of the present invention. Figure 7: A side view of the charging structure of the electric motor vehicle of the present invention with the outer cover open.

Claims

1. A charging structure for an electric motor vehicle, disposed on the body of the electric motor vehicle, the body including a seat and a side body portion located below the seat, the charging structure comprising: a mounting base disposed on the side body portion; a charging port disposed on the mounting base; a pivot assembly including a pivot shaft and a swing arm connected to the pivot shaft, the pivot shaft being pivotally disposed on the mounting base, and the upper end of the pivot shaft being inclined towards the front of the electric motor vehicle, the inclination angle of the pivot shaft being greater than or equal to 30 degrees and less than or equal to 80 degrees; and an outer cover connected to the swing arm and located outside the charging port, the outer cover matching the shape of the side body portion, the outer cover being openable or closed to expose or cover the charging port.

2. The charging structure of the electric motor vehicle as described in claim 1, wherein the mounting base has at least one solid magnet, the outer cover has at least one cover magnet, and the at least one solid magnet and the at least one cover magnet are positioned opposite each other and can attract each other.

3. The charging structure of the electric motor vehicle as described in claim 1, wherein the mounting base includes a swing arm space in which the swing arm can be accommodated.

4. The charging structure of the electric motor vehicle as claimed in claim 1, wherein the mounting base includes a socket space, the charging port is located in the socket space, and the pivot assembly is located on the front side of the socket space.

5. The charging structure of the electric locomotive as described in claim 1, wherein the tilt angle of the rotating shaft is greater than or equal to 45 degrees and the tilt angle is less than or equal to 47 degrees.

6. The charging structure of the electric motor vehicle as claimed in claim 1, wherein the vehicle body includes a battery box and a storage box located inside the vehicle body, the mounting base extends between the battery box and the storage box, and the swing arm of the pivot assembly is located between the battery box and the storage box.

7. The charging structure of the electric motor vehicle as claimed in claim 1, wherein the vehicle body includes a foot pedal, the side body portion is located between the seat and the foot pedal, and the mounting seat is located adjacent to the seat.

8. The charging structure of the electric motor vehicle as described in claim 1, wherein the side body portion of the vehicle body includes an upper side cover and a lower side cover, the upper side cover being located above the lower side cover and the upper side cover and the lower side cover partially overlapping, the mounting base being disposed on the lower side cover, and the outer cover matching the shape of the upper side cover.

9. The charging structure of the electric motor vehicle as claimed in claim 1, wherein the vehicle body includes a rear footboard, the charging port is located above the rear footboard, and the rear footboard is located in front of the charging port.

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