Charging station

Abstract

The present application provides a charging station, the charging station includes a power equipment and at least one charging port. The power equipment is separated from the charging port, and the power equipment is arranged in the protective body, one end of the power equipment is electrically connected to a power supply, and another end of the power equipment is assigned at least one branch wire by the main wire to connect the charging port by the branch wire, and the charging port is used for connecting the external load to charge the external load. The present application reduces the visual interference and maintenance cost of the charging station by separating the power equipment from the charging port and arranging the power equipment in the protective body.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of charging equipment technology, and more particularly to a charging station. Prior Technology

[0002] With the booming development of the electric vehicle market, user demand for charging stations is constantly increasing, and the construction of charging infrastructure is also underway. However, urban land resources are precious and limited, and each charging station requires a certain area of ​​land. In addition, the charging time for electric vehicles is longer than the refueling time for gasoline vehicles. To meet the ever-increasing demand for electric vehicle charging, cities have to build more and more charging stations. The charging stations that can be seen everywhere on the streets not only directly affect the appearance of the city, reduce the rationality of urban space utilization, and damage the overall aesthetics of the urban environment, but also, in the event of a vehicle collision, may not only damage the charging station, but also bring high maintenance costs, adding an additional economic burden to urban management and charging station operation. Summary of the Invention

[0003] This application provides a charging station to address the problems of high maintenance costs and negative impact on the urban landscape.

[0004] The first aspect of this application provides a device comprising: an electrical device and at least one charging terminal. The electrical device and the charging terminal are separately disposed, and the electrical device is disposed within a protective enclosure. One end of the electrical device is electrically connected to an input power source, and the other end of the electrical device is connected to at least one branch wire via a main power line to connect to the charging terminal. The charging terminal is used to connect to an external load to charge the external load.

[0005] As an optional implementation, the protective body is provided with a receiving space, and the charging station also includes a telescopic component. The charging end and the telescopic component are disposed within the receiving space. The telescopic component is used to receive the charging end within the receiving space when retracted, and to extend the charging end out of the receiving space when extended.

[0006] As an optional implementation, the charging end includes a charging post and / or a wireless charging module.

[0007] As an optional implementation, the charging post includes a charging cable, a charging head, and a first housing. The charging cable is disposed inside the first housing, with one end connected to a branch wire and the charging head disposed at the other end of the charging cable, the charging head being used to connect to an external load.

[0008] As an optional implementation, the charging station also includes an automatic plug-in device. This device connects the charging head to an external load to charge it.

[0009] As an optional implementation, the charging post also includes a winding mechanism. The winding mechanism is disposed within the first housing, and the charging cable is wound around the winding mechanism.

[0010] As an optional implementation, a charging area is provided near the charging end, and the charging station also includes transport equipment. The transport equipment is used to transport external loads to the charging area so that the charging end can charge the external loads.

[0011] As an alternative implementation, the power equipment includes a second housing, a controller, and a transformer. The controller and transformer are housed within the second housing. The controller is connected to the first terminal of the transformer, the second terminal of the transformer is electrically connected to the input power supply, and the third terminal of the transformer is electrically connected to one end of the main power line.

[0012] As an optional implementation, the power equipment also includes monitoring equipment and heat dissipation equipment. The monitoring equipment and heat dissipation equipment are housed within the second housing. The output of the monitoring equipment is connected to a controller, and the controller is connected to the control terminal of the heat dissipation equipment. The controller monitors the temperature within the second housing using the monitoring equipment, and controls the operation of the heat dissipation equipment based on the temperature.

[0013] As an alternative implementation method, the protected object can be any one of a building, land, or a multi-story parking garage.

[0014] This application's charging station, by separating the electrical equipment from the charging terminals and housing the electrical equipment within a protective enclosure, reduces the charging station's visibility in public spaces, minimizing visual interference, improving urban aesthetics and space utilization, and meeting urban development needs. It provides electric vehicle users with a more convenient and safer charging experience. Simultaneously, it reduces the risk of damage to the charging terminals due to collisions and lowers the maintenance costs of the charging station, achieving a balance between economic benefits and harmonious integration with the surrounding environment. Furthermore, with continuous technological advancements, when wireless charging or fast charging technologies become widespread, there will be no need for repeated construction; simply replacing the charging terminal equipment with wireless charging pads or fast charging poles will suffice, reducing the upgrading costs and operational steps of the charging station and meeting the needs of sustainable development. Simple Explanation of the Diagram

[0015] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of an application scenario of a charging station provided in an embodiment of this application. Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of another application scenario of a charging station provided in an embodiment of this application. Figure 3 is a structural schematic diagram of a charging station provided in an embodiment of this application. Figure 4 is a structural schematic diagram of a charging station provided in an embodiment of this application. Figure 5 is a schematic diagram of the specific structure of a charging station provided in an embodiment of this application. Figure 6 is a schematic diagram of the structure of an operating terminal provided in an embodiment of this application. Figure 7 is a schematic diagram of a charging terminal provided in an embodiment of this application. Figure 8 is a schematic diagram of the specific structure of a charging station provided in an embodiment of this application. Figure 9 is a schematic diagram of an automatic plug-in / plug-out device provided in an embodiment of this application. Implementation

[0016] The technical solution of this application will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0017] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this application belongs. The terminology used herein in the specification of this application is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of this application.

[0018] With the booming development of the electric vehicle market, user demand for charging stations is constantly increasing, and the construction of charging infrastructure is also underway. However, urban land resources are precious and limited, and each charging station requires a certain area of ​​land. In addition, the charging time for electric vehicles is longer than the refueling time for gasoline vehicles. To meet the ever-increasing demand for electric vehicle charging, cities have to build more and more charging stations. The charging stations that can be seen everywhere on the streets not only directly affect the appearance of the city, reduce the rationality of urban space utilization, and damage the overall aesthetics of the urban environment, but also, in the event of a vehicle collision, may not only damage the charging station, but also bring high maintenance costs, adding an additional economic burden to urban management and charging station operation.

[0019] To address the aforementioned problems, this application provides a charging station. The charging station of this application reduces the volume of the charging station exposed to the outside by separating the power equipment from the charging terminal and housing the power equipment in a protective enclosure. The charging station of this application has the advantages of small size and low maintenance cost, and can solve the technical problems in the prior art.

[0020] Charging stations can be used to charge external loads, such as electric vehicles, electric motorcycles, and other electrically powered transportation devices. In a specific application scenario, a charging station can charge a car. An input power source outputs electrical energy to the charging station, which processes or converts the electrical energy to charge the car's battery.

[0021] Please refer to Figure 1, which is a schematic diagram of an application scenario of a charging station 100 provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0022] In the scenario shown in Figure 1, the charging station 100 can be used to charge electric vehicles by inputting power. It should be noted that, in other embodiments of this application, the charging station 100 is not limited to electric vehicles, but can also be applied to other electrically powered transportation equipment such as electric motorcycles, and no specific limitation is made here.

[0023] For example, the power equipment 10 in the charging station 100 can be installed in a building, and the charging terminal 20 in the charging station 100 can be installed next to the charging area 40 near the building. The input power source can output electrical energy to the power equipment 10, and the power equipment 10 can output converted electrical energy to the charging terminal 20. The charging terminal 20 is used to receive electrical energy to charge the battery in the electric vehicle.

[0024] Please refer to Figure 2, which shows another application scenario of the charging station 100 according to an embodiment of this application.

[0025] In the scenario shown in Figure 2, the power equipment 10 in the charging station 100 can be installed in the soil under the grass, and the charging terminal 20 in the charging station 100 is located next to the charging area 40 near the grass. The input power source can output electrical energy to the power equipment 10, and the power equipment 10 can output converted electrical energy to the charging terminal 20. The charging terminal 20 is used to receive electrical energy to charge the battery in the electric vehicle.

[0026] Please refer to Figure 3, which shows another application scenario of the charging station 100 according to an embodiment of this application.

[0027] In the scenario shown in Figure 3, the charging station 100 can be installed in a multi-level parking garage. The input power source can output electrical energy to the charging station 100, and the charging station 100 can output the converted electrical energy to charge the battery in the electric vehicle.

[0028] Please refer to Figure 4, which is a structural schematic diagram of a charging station 100 provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0029] In this embodiment, the charging station 100 may include power equipment 10 and at least one charging terminal 20.

[0030] The power equipment 10 and the charging terminal 20 are separately configured. One end of the power equipment 10 is electrically connected to the input power supply, and the other end of the power equipment 10 is branched off from the main power line S1 by at least one branch power line S2, which is connected to the charging terminal 20. The charging terminal 20 is used to connect to an external load to charge the external load. Figure 1 only illustrates three charging terminals 20 as an example. In other embodiments, there may be more than three or fewer charging terminals 20. In actual applications, it is not limited to this and depends on the specific application scenario.

[0031] For example, the power equipment 10 can be installed in a protective structure such as a building-attached charging scenario, an underground charging scenario, or a multi-level parking and charging scenario.

[0032] One end of the power equipment 10 can be electrically connected to an input power source, which can be an AC power source or a DC power source.

[0033] It is understood that in this embodiment, the power device 10 can be used to process AC or DC power. For example, in one scenario, the power device 10 can be used to convert the AC voltage output from the AC power supply into DC voltage, which can be distributed to the branch line S2 via the main line S1, so as to charge the external load via the branch line S2 and the charging terminal 20. In another scenario, the power device 10 can also be used to convert the DC voltage output from the DC power supply and distribute the DC voltage to the branch line S2 via the main line S1, so as to charge the external load via the branch line S2 and the charging terminal 20.

[0034] Optionally, the charging terminal 20 can be connected to the battery in the electric vehicle. It is understood that the battery in the electric vehicle can be an external load in this embodiment, and the charging terminal 20 charges the battery.

[0035] Please refer to Figure 5, which shows a schematic diagram of the specific structure of a charging station 100 provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0036] In this embodiment, the power equipment 10 may include a second housing 11, a controller 12, and a transformer 13.

[0037] The controller 12 and transformer 13 are housed within the second housing 11. The controller 12 is connected to the first terminal of the transformer 13 and can communicate with external devices to receive control signals. The second terminal of the transformer 13 is electrically connected to the input power supply, and the third terminal of the transformer 13 is electrically connected to one end of the main power line S1. It can be understood that the first terminal of the transformer 13 can serve as its control terminal. Optionally, the controller 12 can be signal-connected to the first terminal of the transformer 13, or the controller 12 can be electrically connected to the first terminal of the transformer 13.

[0038] For example, controller 12 can control the working state of transformer 13. In this embodiment, controller 12 can output a drive signal to transformer 13 to control transformer 13 to receive electrical energy, and after converting the electrical energy, output the electrical energy to charging terminal 20 through main wire S1 and branch wire S2, so as to charge external load through charging terminal 20.

[0039] It is understood that in this embodiment, the power equipment 10 may further include a monitoring device 14. The monitoring device 14 is disposed within the second housing 11, and the controller 12 is connected to the output terminal of the monitoring device 14. Optionally, the controller 12 may be signal-connected to the output terminal of the monitoring device 14, or the controller 12 may also be electrically connected to the output terminal of the monitoring device 14.

[0040] It is understood that the controller 12 can monitor the temperature inside the second housing 11 and the status of the external loads connected to each charging terminal 20 through the monitoring device 14, so as to control the operation of the transformer 13 according to the temperature inside the second housing 11 and the status of the external loads connected to each charging terminal 20.

[0041] For example, the controller 12 can monitor the temperature inside the second housing 11 using the monitoring device 14. When the temperature inside the second housing 11 is less than or equal to a preset temperature, the controller 12 can control the transformer 13 to operate. Furthermore, the controller 12 can control the transformer 13 to stop operating when the temperature inside the second housing 11 is higher than the preset temperature, thus preventing the transformer 13 from overheating due to excessively high temperatures inside the second housing 11. Optionally, in practical applications, the monitoring device 14 can also monitor the status of the external load connected to each charging terminal 20. When the charging terminal 20 is connected to an external load and the external load needs charging, the controller 12 can control the transformer 13 to operate to charge the external load. The controller 12 can also control the transformer 13 to stop operating when the charging terminal 20 is not connected to an external load or the external load does not need charging, thus avoiding energy waste.

[0042] It is understood that in this embodiment, the power equipment 10 may further include a heat dissipation device 16. The heat dissipation device 16 is disposed within the second housing 11, and its control terminal is connected to the controller 12. Optionally, the controller 12 may be signal-connected to the control terminal of the heat dissipation device 16, or the controller 12 may be electrically connected to the control terminal of the heat dissipation device 16. It is understood that the controller 12 may monitor the temperature within the second housing 11 using the monitoring device 14, and control the operation of the heat dissipation device 16 based on the temperature within the second housing 11.

[0043] For example, the controller 12 can control the heat dissipation device 16 to work when the temperature inside the second housing 11 is higher than the preset temperature, so as to avoid the transformer 13 from overheating when the temperature inside the second housing 11 is too high.

[0044] In this embodiment, the charging station 100 may further include an operation terminal 15. One end of the operation terminal 15 is connected to the controller 12. Optionally, the controller 12 may be signal-connected to one end of the operation terminal 15, or the controller 12 may be electrically connected to one end of the operation terminal 15. In practical applications, the operation terminal may be as shown in Figure 6.

[0045] For example, a user can select the corresponding charging terminal 20 through the operating terminal 15, and then the controller 12 controls the transformer 13 to convert electrical energy, thereby charging the external load through the main wire S1 and the branch wire S2 and the charging terminal 20. Optionally, the user can also select the charging duration of the external load and pay the charging fee through the operating terminal 15. In actual applications, it is not limited to this, depending on the specific application scenario, and all of these are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0046] In this embodiment, the charging station 100 may further include a transport device 60. The transport device 60 is connected to the controller 12. Optionally, the controller 12 may be signal-connected to the transport device 60, or the controller 12 may be electrically connected to the transport device 60.

[0047] It is understood that the transport equipment 60 can be an automatic pallet truck. If the external load is the battery in the electric vehicle, the controller can use the automatic pallet truck to transport the electric vehicle to be charged to the corresponding charging area 40 for charging. After the battery in the electric vehicle is charged, the automatic pallet truck can tow the electric vehicle in the charging area 40 to an empty area so that the next electric vehicle to be charged can be transported to the charging area 40 for charging, thereby improving the utilization rate of the charging station 100 and the charging area 40.

[0048] In the specific implementation process, please refer to Figure 7. The charging end 20 can be a charging column. The charging column includes a charging cable 24 and a first housing 21. The charging cable 24 is disposed inside the first housing 21. The branch wire S2 is connected to one end of the charging cable 24, and the other end of the charging cable 24 is used to connect to an external load.

[0049] In this embodiment, if the external load is the battery in the electric vehicle, and the other end of the charging cable 24 is connected to the battery in the electric vehicle, the controller 12 controls the transformer 13 to receive electrical energy, and after converting the electrical energy, outputs the electrical energy to the charging cable 24 in the charging column through the main wire S1 and the branch wire S2, so as to charge the battery in the electric vehicle through the charging cable 24.

[0050] It is understood that in this embodiment, the charging post also includes a charging head 23, which is disposed at the other end of the charging cable 24. In practical applications, the charging cable 24 can be plugged into the interface of an external load via the charging head 23 to charge the external load. In this embodiment, when the user plugs the charging head 23 into the interface of the external load, the branch line S2 can output electrical energy to the charging cable 24 in the charging post, so that the charging post can charge the external load via the charging head 23 at the other end of the charging cable 24.

[0051] It is understood that, in some optional embodiments, the charging station further includes a winding mechanism 26, which is disposed within the first housing 21, and the charging cable 24 is wound around the winding mechanism 26. In practical applications, users can adjust the length of the charging cable 24 according to their needs using the winding mechanism 26, improving the flexibility of the charging station 100 and preventing the charging cable 24 from becoming tangled due to excessive length.

[0052] In the specific implementation process, a receiving space 30 is provided in the ground, and the charging column also includes a telescopic component 22. The telescopic component 22 is located at the bottom of the charging column and is connected to the controller 12, that is, the controller 12 can control the state of the telescopic component 22. For example, the controller 12 can control the telescopic component 22 to extend and retract along the receiving space 30, so that the charging column can be received in the receiving space 30 or exposed above the ground.

[0053] In this embodiment, before the external load is charged, the controller can output a drive signal to the telescopic component 22 to drive the telescopic component 22 to rise along the receiving space 30, thereby exposing the charging column to the ground. After the external load is charged, the controller 12 can output a retraction signal to the telescopic component 22 to drive the charging column to descend along the receiving space 30, so as to house the charging column in the receiving space 30, preventing the charging column from aging due to sun and rain, improving the service life of the charging column, and beautifying the urban landscape.

[0054] It is understood that, in some optional embodiments, referring to FIG8, the charging station 100 further includes an automatic plug-in device 50. The control terminal of the automatic plug-in device 50 is connected to the controller 12, meaning the controller 12 can control the automatic plug-in device 50 to connect the other end of the charging cable 24 to an external load. Optionally, as shown in FIG9, the automatic plug-in device 50 can be a robotic arm.

[0055] If the external load is the battery in the electric vehicle, and the other end of the charging cable 24 is equipped with a charging head 23, and the automatic plugging and unplugging device 50 is a robotic arm, then the controller can control the robotic arm to connect the charging head 23 to the charging interface on the battery, so as to charge the battery in the electric vehicle through the charging cable 24 and the charging head 23.

[0056] In the specific implementation process, please refer to Figure 2. The charging end 20 can also be a wireless charging module 25. The wireless charging module 25 is set in the charging area 40, and the branch wire S2 branched from the main wire S1 is connected to the wireless charging module 25. When the load supports wireless charging, the wireless charging module 25 can be connected to the load to charge the load.

[0057] Understandably, the charging station 100 of this application reduces the visibility of the charging station 100 in public spaces by separating the power equipment 10 from the charging terminal 20 and housing the power equipment 10 within a protective enclosure. This reduces visual interference, improves urban aesthetics and space utilization, meets urban development needs, and provides electric vehicle users with a more convenient and safer charging experience. Simultaneously, it reduces the risk of damage to the charging terminal 20 due to collisions, lowers the maintenance costs of the charging station 100, and achieves a balance between economic benefits and harmonious integration with the environment. Furthermore, with continuous technological advancements, when wireless charging or fast charging technologies become widespread, there will be no need for repeated construction; simply replacing the equipment at the charging terminal 20 with a wireless charging pad or fast charging station will suffice, reducing the upgrade costs and operational steps of the charging station 100 and meeting the needs of sustainable development.

[0058] The charging station 100 of this application will be described in detail below in different application scenarios.

[0059] Please refer to Figure 1, which is a schematic diagram of the charging station 100 in the first application scenario.

[0060] In this embodiment, in the first application scenario of the charging station 100, the external load is the battery in the electric vehicle, the power equipment 10 is installed in the building, the operating terminal 15 and the charging area 40 are located near the building, the charging terminal 20 is a charging pile, and each charging pile is installed next to the corresponding charging area 40 and housed in the receiving space 30 on the ground. In this application scenario, only four charging piles are used as an example for demonstration; actual applications are not limited to this.

[0061] Understandably, after a user parks their electric vehicle in the charging area 40, they can select the corresponding charging station through the operating terminal 15, select the charging duration through the operating terminal 15, and pay the charging fee. This causes the controller 12 to output a drive signal to the telescopic component 22 in the corresponding charging station, driving the telescopic component 22 to rise along the receiving space 30, thereby exposing the charging station to the ground.

[0062] The user adjusts the length of the charging cable 24 using the winding mechanism 26, and plugs the charging head 23 on the charging pile into the battery interface. When the controller detects that the charging end 20 is connected to the battery through the monitoring device 14, it outputs a drive signal to the transformer 13 to control the transformer 13 to receive electrical energy, convert the electrical energy, and output the electrical energy to the corresponding charging pile through the main wire S1 and the branch wire S2 to charge the battery in the electric vehicle.

[0063] When the controller detects that the charging end 20 is not connected to the battery through the monitoring device 14, it outputs a retraction signal to the telescopic component 22, so that the telescopic component 22 drives the charging column to descend along the receiving space 30, and receives the charging column in the receiving space 30. It also controls the transformer 13 to stop working, preventing the charging column from aging due to sun and rain, thus extending the service life of the charging column, beautifying the urban landscape, and avoiding the waste of electricity.

[0064] When the controller detects through the monitoring device 14 that the charging terminal 20 is connected to the battery in the electric vehicle and the battery does not need to be charged, the control transformer 13 stops working to avoid wasting electrical energy.

[0065] Please refer to Figure 2, which is a schematic diagram of the charging station 100 in the second application scenario.

[0066] In this embodiment, in the second application scenario of the charging station 100, the external load is the battery in the electric vehicle, the power equipment 10 is set in the soil under the grass, the operating terminal 15 is set on the grass, the charging area 40 is set near the grass, and the charging terminal 20 includes charging piles and a wireless charging module 25. Each charging pile is set next to the corresponding charging area 40 and housed in the housing space 30 on the ground, and the wireless charging module 25 is set in the corresponding charging area 40. In this application scenario, only 7 charging piles and one wireless charging module 25 are used as an example for demonstration. In actual applications, it is not limited to this.

[0067] In practical applications, if the battery in an electric vehicle does not support wireless charging, after the user parks the electric vehicle in the charging area 40, they can select the corresponding charging terminal 20 through the operating terminal 15, select the charging duration through the operating terminal 15, pay the charging fee, and then the controller 12 outputs a drive signal to the telescopic component 22 in the corresponding charging pile, driving the telescopic component 22 to rise along the receiving space 30, thereby exposing the charging pile to the ground.

[0068] The user adjusts the length of the charging cable 24 using the winding mechanism 26 to connect the charging head 23 of the charging station to the battery interface. When the controller detects that the charging terminal 20 is connected to the battery in the electric vehicle and needs to be charged using the monitoring device 14, it controls the transformer 13 to receive electrical energy, converts the electrical energy, and outputs the electrical energy to the corresponding charging station through the main wire S1 and the branch wire S2 to charge the battery in the electric vehicle.

[0069] When the controller detects through the monitoring device 14 that the charging terminal 20 is not connected to the battery in the electric vehicle, it outputs a retraction signal to the telescopic component 22, so that the telescopic component 22 drives the charging column to descend along the receiving space 30 and receive the charging column in the receiving space 30, preventing the charging column from aging due to sun and rain, extending the service life of the charging column, beautifying the urban landscape, and controlling the transformer 13 to stop working, avoiding the waste of electrical energy.

[0070] When the controller detects through the monitoring device 14 that the charging terminal 20 is connected to the battery in the electric vehicle and the battery does not need to be charged, the control transformer 13 stops working to avoid wasting electrical energy.

[0071] In practical applications, if the battery in an electric vehicle supports wireless charging, after the user parks the electric vehicle in the charging area 40, they can select the corresponding wireless charging module 25 through the operating terminal 15, select the charging time in the electric vehicle through the operating terminal 15, and pay the charging fee. The controller 12 controls the transformer 13 to receive electrical energy, and after converting the electrical energy, it outputs the electrical energy to the wireless charging module 25 through the main wire S1 and the branch wire S2, thereby charging the battery in the electric vehicle.

[0072] When the controller detects through the monitoring device 14 that the wireless charging module 25 is not wirelessly connected to the battery in the electric vehicle or that the battery does not need to be charged, the control transformer 13 stops working to avoid wasting electrical energy.

[0073] Please refer to Figure 3, which is a schematic diagram of the charging station 100 in the third application scenario.

[0074] In this embodiment, in the third application scenario of the charging station 100, the charging station 100 can be set up in a multi-level parking garage. The external load is the battery in the electric vehicle. The automatic pallet transport equipment, charging area 40, power equipment 10 and operation terminal 15 are set up in the multi-level parking garage. The charging terminal 20 includes a charging pile and a wireless charging module 25. The robotic arm 50 and the charging pile are set up next to the corresponding charging area 40, and the wireless charging module 25 is set up in the corresponding charging area 40. In this application scenario, only 7 charging piles and 2 wireless charging modules 25 are shown as an example. The multi-level parking garage is also equipped with an elevator 70, a normal parking area and a parking area waiting to be charged. The normal parking area and the parking area waiting to be charged are parking areas that are not equipped with the charging terminal 20. In actual applications, it is not limited to this.

[0075] When the controller detects through the monitoring device 14 that the charging pile and the wireless charging module 25 are not connected to the battery, the control transformer 13 stops working to avoid wasting electrical energy.

[0076] In practical applications, if the battery in an electric vehicle does not support wireless charging, the user can park the electric vehicle in the designated charging area and select wired charging via the operating terminal 15. After selecting the charging duration and paying the charging fee, the controller 12 controls the automated pallet truck to transport the electric vehicle via elevator 70 to the charging area 40 equipped with charging piles. Then, the controller controls the robotic arm to connect the charging head 23 to the charging interface on the battery and outputs a drive signal to the transformer 13. This controls the transformer 13 to receive electrical energy, convert it, and output the energy to the charging pile via the main power line S1 and branch power line S2 to charge the battery. When the controller detects that the battery is fully charged via monitoring device 14, it controls the robotic arm to disconnect the charging head 23 from the battery and then controls the automated pallet truck to transport the electric vehicle via elevator 70 to a regular parking area, thereby improving the utilization rate of the charging area 40.

[0077] If the battery in the electric vehicle supports wireless charging, after parking the electric vehicle in the designated charging area, the user can select the wireless charging method and charging duration via the operating terminal 15. After paying the charging fee, the controller 12 controls the automated pallet truck to transport the electric vehicle via elevator 70 to the charging area 40 equipped with the wireless charging module 25. The controller then controls the transformer 13 to receive electrical energy, converts it, and charges the battery via the main power line S1, branch power line S2, and wireless charging module 25. When the controller detects that the battery is fully charged via monitoring device 14, it controls the transformer 13 to stop outputting electrical energy to the wireless charging module 25 and controls the automated pallet truck to transport the electric vehicle via elevator to a regular parking area, thereby improving the utilization rate of the charging area 40.

[0078] The charging station 100 provided in this application separates the power equipment 10 from the charging terminal 20 and houses the power equipment 10 within a protective enclosure. This reduces the visibility of the charging station 100 in public spaces, minimizes visual interference, improves urban aesthetics and space utilization, meets urban development needs, and provides electric vehicle users with a more convenient and safer charging experience. Simultaneously, it reduces the risk of damage to the charging terminal 20 due to collisions, lowers the maintenance costs of the charging station 100, and achieves a balance between economic benefits and harmonious integration with the environment. Furthermore, with continuous technological advancements, when wireless charging or fast charging technologies become widespread, there will be no need for repeated construction; simply replacing the equipment at the charging terminal 20 with a wireless charging pad or fast charging station will suffice, reducing the upgrade costs and operational steps of the charging station 100 and meeting the needs of sustainable development.

[0079] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that this application is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above, and that this application can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics of this application. Therefore, any appropriate changes and variations made to the above embodiments within the essential spirit and scope of this application should fall within the scope of protection claimed by this application.

[0080] 100: Charging Station 10: Electrical equipment 20: Charging end 30: Containment Space 40: Charging area 50: Automatic plug-in / plug-out device 60: Consignment Equipment 70: Elevator 11: Second shell 12: Controller 13: Transformer 14: Monitoring equipment 15: Operating Terminal 16: Heat dissipation equipment 21: First shell 22: Telescopic components 23: Charging head 24: Charging cable 25: Wireless charging module 26: Winding Mechanism S1: Main power line S2: Branch wire N1: First charging unit N2: Second charging unit

Claims

1. A charging station, wherein, include: Electrical equipment with at least one charging terminal; The power equipment is separately disposed from the charging terminal, and the power equipment is disposed within the protective body; One end of the power equipment is electrically connected to the input power source, and the other end of the power equipment is branched off from the main power line by at least one branch wire to connect to the charging terminal. The charging terminal is used to connect to an external load to charge the external load. The protective body is provided with a receiving space, and the charging station also includes a telescopic component. The charging terminal and the telescopic component are disposed within the receiving space. The telescopic component is used to receive the charging terminal within the receiving space when retracted, and to extend the charging terminal out of the receiving space when extended.

2. The charging station as described in claim 1, wherein, The charging terminal includes a charging post and / or a wireless charging module.

3. The charging station as described in claim 2, wherein, The charging post includes a charging cable, a charging head, and a first housing; the charging cable is disposed inside the first housing, one end of the charging cable is connected to the branch wire, and the charging head is disposed at the other end of the charging cable, the charging head being used to connect to the external load.

4. The charging station as described in claim 3, wherein, The charging station also includes an automatic plug-in device; the automatic plug-in device is used to connect the charging head to the external load to charge the external load.

5. The charging station as described in claim 3, wherein, The charging post also includes a winding mechanism; the winding mechanism is disposed inside the first housing, and the charging cable is wound around the winding mechanism.

6. The charging station as described in claim 2, wherein, A charging area is provided near the charging terminal, and the charging station also includes a transport device; the transport device is used to transport the external load to the charging area so that the charging terminal can charge the external load.

7. The charging station as described in claim 1, wherein, The power equipment includes a second housing, a controller, and a transformer; The controller and the transformer are disposed in the second housing. The controller is connected to the first end of the transformer, the second end of the transformer is electrically connected to the input power supply, and the third end of the transformer is electrically connected to one end of the main power line.

8. The charging station as described in claim 7, wherein, The power equipment also includes a monitoring device and a heat dissipation device; the monitoring device and the heat dissipation device are disposed inside the second housing, the output terminal of the monitoring device is connected to the controller, and the controller is connected to the control terminal of the heat dissipation device; the controller is used to monitor the temperature inside the second housing by means of the monitoring device, so as to control the operation of the heat dissipation device according to the temperature.

9. The charging station as described in claim 1, wherein, The protected object can be any one of a building, land, or a multi-story parking garage.

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