Charger

Abstract

A charger may comprise: a holster main cover having an opening formed therethrough; a holster inner body rotatably disposed on the holster main cover; a hook rotatably disposed at the holster inner body and inserted into a groove of a coupler of a charging cable; a linkage having a contact part with which the coupler comes into contact and which is connected to the hook to rotate the hook; and a locking body into which the linkage is locked.

Description

charger

[0001] The present invention relates to a charger.

[0002] A charger is a device used to charge a battery.

[0003] An example of a charger may be an electric vehicle charger that charges a vehicle such as an electric vehicle, and electrical energy is supplied to the battery of the electric vehicle by connecting a charging connector provided at the end of a charging cable to a connection inlet installed in the electric vehicle.

[0004] The charger includes a power module to which a charging cable is connected and a charger body that forms a space for accommodating the power module. To use the charging cable, the coiled charging cable is unwound and pulled out, and the connector is then inserted into the inlet of the electric vehicle.

[0005] Korean Patent Publication No. 10-2021-0156989 A (published on December 28, 2021) discloses an electric vehicle charger including a charging gun, the electric vehicle charger including a charging gun holder on which the charging gun is mounted, the charging gun holder including a charging gun case, a first hinge portion that hinge-connects the charging gun case and a side surface of the panel portion, and a locking portion including a protrusion protruding from the upper portion of the charging gun case to limit rotation of the charging gun holder and a locking plate having one side coupled to the side surface of the panel portion and a groove into which the protrusion is inserted.

[0006] The present embodiment provides a charger having a simple operation for withdrawing a coupler.

[0007] The present embodiment provides a charger having a simple operation for mounting a coupler.

[0008] The present embodiment provides a charger capable of minimizing damage to a coupler.

[0009] A charger according to the present embodiment may include a holster main cover having an opening formed therein; a holster inner body rotatably disposed on the holster main cover; a hook rotatably disposed on the holster inner body and inserted into a groove on a coupler of a charging cable; a linkage having a contact portion formed therein with which the coupler comes into contact and connected to the hook to rotate the hook; and a locking body in which the linkage is locked.

[0010] The holster main cover may be formed with a shaft support portion that rotatably supports a shaft connected to the holster inner body.

[0011] One of the holster main cover and the holster inner body may have an arc-shaped projection protruding. The other of the holster main cover and the holster inner body may have an arc-shaped groove guided by the arc-shaped projection.

[0012] The holster inner body may have a protruding guide body that is guided to the holster main cover.

[0013] The holster main cover may include a receiving body that receives the guide body; and a stopper formed on the receiving body to restrict arbitrary removal of the guide body.

[0014] A hook receiving portion for receiving a hook may be formed in the holster inner body.

[0015] A space can be formed in the holster inner body to accommodate a coupler.

[0016] The contact portion may protrude from the linkage into space.

[0017] The linkage may include an actuator link to which the hook is rotatably connected; and a sub-link to which a contact portion is formed and to which the actuator link is rotatably connected.

[0018] The actuator link may be formed with a locking projection that locks to the locking body.

[0019] The sub-link can be rotatably connected to the holster inner body.

[0020] Each of the actuator link and sub-link can be provided in pairs.

[0021] A pair of sub-links can be connected by a connecting shaft.

[0022] A guide hole for guiding the linkage can be formed in the holster inner body.

[0023] The guide hole may have a convex arc shape facing downward.

[0024] The locking body may include a left side cover positioned on the left side of the holster main cover and a right side cover positioned on the right side of the holster main cover.

[0025] The locking body may have a locking hole formed in which the locking projection is locked when the holster inner body is rotated.

[0026] The locking hole may include a guide region guided by a locking projection; and a locking region that is in communication with the guide region and extends at a different angle from the guide region and on which the locking projection engages.

[0027] The guide area may have a convex arc shape toward the bottom.

[0028] The locking area may have an acute angle with the guide area.

[0029] The charger may further include a restoring spring, which is connected to the linkage to return the linkage to its initial position when the coupler is withdrawn.

[0030] According to this embodiment, the coupler can be easily installed in the holster by simply inserting the coupler into the space of the holster inner body and lowering the coupler or cable in a downward direction.

[0031] Additionally, the coupler can be withdrawn by a simple action of lifting the coupler or cable and pulling it out in an inclined direction from the space in the holster inner body.

[0032] Additionally, the coupler's random removal is restricted by the hook rotating through the linkage, and the coupler is maintained in the holster, minimizing damage to the coupler.

[0033] Figure 1 is a diagram of a charger according to the present embodiment.

[0034] Figure 2 is a perspective view of a holster according to the present embodiment;

[0035] Figure 3 is a front view of a holster according to the present embodiment;

[0036] Figure 4 is an exploded perspective view of a holster according to the present embodiment;

[0037] Figure 5 is a side view showing the interior of a holster according to the present embodiment;

[0038] Fig. 6 is a perspective view showing the interior of a holster according to the present embodiment;

[0039] Figure 7 is a side view showing a holster inner body, linkage, and hook according to the present embodiment;

[0040] Figure 8 is a diagram showing when a coupler according to the present embodiment is inserted into a holster.

[0041] Fig. 9 is a diagram showing when the holster inner body according to the present embodiment is rotated horizontally by the coupler.

[0042] Hereinafter, specific embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with drawings.

[0043] Figure 1 is a diagram of a charger according to the present embodiment.

[0044] A charger according to the present embodiment may include a charging cable (1) and a charger body (2) to which the charging cable (1) is connected.

[0045] A contact body that is in contact with a power module provided in a charger body (2) may be placed at one end of the charging cable (1), and a coupler (3, charging gun or outlet) that is connected to a charging port provided in a vehicle such as an electric vehicle may be placed at the other end of the charging cable (1).

[0046] The charger body (2) may include a case (4) forming an exterior and a holster (5) placed in the case (4) and on which a coupler (3) can be placed.

[0047] The case (4) may be a combination of multiple parts. A power module may be accommodated inside the case (4). A display (6) may be arranged in the case (4).

[0048] The holster (5) can be placed on the front or side plate of the case (4).

[0049] A space (S) can be formed inside the holster (5) into which a coupler (3) can be inserted and accommodated.

[0050] FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a coupler according to the present embodiment before being inserted into a holster, FIG. 3 is a front view of a holster according to the present embodiment, FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view of a holster according to the present embodiment, FIG. 5 is a side view showing the inside of a holster according to the present embodiment, FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing the inside of a holster according to the present embodiment, and FIG. 7 is a side view showing a holster inner body, linkage, and hook according to the present embodiment.

[0051] A groove (3a, see (b) of Fig. 5) that can be caught on a holster (5) may be formed in the coupler (3). The groove (3a) may be sunken upward into the bottom surface of the coupler (3).

[0052] A contact surface (3b) that can push out a contact portion (46) described later can be formed on the coupler (3).

[0053] The coupler (3) can be formed with a handle (3c) that can be held by the user's hand.

[0054] Since the charging cable (1) is thick and elastic, if the coupler (3) is not firmly attached to the holster (5), the coupler (3) may be randomly detached from the holster (5) and may be damaged.

[0055] It is desirable that the holster (5) firmly holds the coupler (3), is configured to facilitate the mounting and detachment of the coupler (3), and is configured aesthetically while minimizing the space required for mounting the coupler (3).

[0056] When using the charging cable (1), the user can hold the handle (3c) and pull the coupler (3) out of the holster (5). After the user finishes using the charging cable (1), the user can insert the coupler (3) into the holster (5), and the coupler (3) inserted into the holster (5) can be placed on the holster (5).

[0057] The holster (5) may be a combination of multiple parts.

[0058] The holster (5) may include a holster main cover (10), a holster inner body (20), a hook (30), a linkage (40), and a locking body (50).

[0059] The holster (5) may include a ringed hook type that can secure the coupler (3).

[0060] The holster main cover (10) can form the exterior of the holster (5).

[0061] An opening (11) may be formed in the holster main cover (10) through which the coupler (3) of the charging cable (2) passes. The opening (11) may be an entrance through which the coupler (3) enters and exits the holster inner body (20).

[0062] A receiving portion (12) may be formed in the holster main cover (10). A portion of the connector (3) or the charging cable (1) may be received in the receiving portion (12).

[0063] The holster inner body (20) can be rotatably placed on the holster main cover (10).

[0064] A shaft support member (13) may be formed on the holster main cover (10).

[0065] The shaft support (13) can rotatably support a shaft (21) connected to the holster inner body (20).

[0066] An arc-shaped protrusion (14) may be protruded from either the holster main cover (10) or the holster inner body (20).

[0067] A receiving body (15) can be formed in the holster main cover (10).

[0068] The guide body (25) of the holster inner body (20) can be accommodated in the receiving body (15).

[0069] The receiving body (15) can be formed on the upper part of the holster main cover (10).

[0070] A stopper (16) can be formed on the holster main cover (10).

[0071] A stopper (16) can be formed in the receiving body (15) and can limit arbitrary removal of the guide body (25).

[0072] The holster main cover (10) may further include a supporter (17).

[0073] The supporter (17) can support the holster inner body (20).

[0074] The supporter (17) can be formed to protrude from the holster main cover (10).

[0075] The supporter (17) can be formed at the bottom of the holster main cover (10).

[0076] The holster inner body (20) can be rotatably placed on the holster main cover (10).

[0077] A shaft (21) can be connected to the holster inner body (20), and the shaft (21) can be rotatably supported on the shaft support (13) of the holster main body (10).

[0078] A space (S) into which a connector (3) is inserted and accommodated can be formed in the holster inner body (20).

[0079] The holster inner body (20) can be formed with a hook support portion (22) that rotatably supports the shaft portion (31) of the hook (30).

[0080] The holster inner body (20) can be formed with a shaft connection part (23) to which a shaft (21) is connected.

[0081] An arc-shaped groove (24) guided by an arc-shaped projection (14) may be formed on the other of the holster main cover (10) and the holster inner body (20).

[0082] A guide body (25) guided to the holster main cover (10) may protrude from the holster inner body (20).

[0083] The guide body (25) can be formed on the upper part of the holster inner body (20). The guide body (25) can be accommodated in the receiving body (15) of the holster main cover (10). When the holster inner body (20) rotates, the guide body (25) can be guided to the receiving body (15) of the holster main cover (10).

[0084] A hook receiving portion (27) that receives a hook (30) can be formed in the holster inner body (20).

[0085] The hook receiving portion (27) may be a groove or hole formed in the lower part of the holster inner body (20).

[0086] A guide hole (28) may be formed in the holster inner body (20). The guide hole (28) may guide a linkage (40). The guide hole (28) may guide a locking projection (42) or a contact portion (46) of the linkage (40). Either the locking projection (42) or the contact portion (46) of the linkage (40) may pass through the guide hole (28) and be guided to the guide hole (28). The guide hole (28) may have a convex arc shape facing downward.

[0087] When the holster inner body (20) is rotatably connected to the holster main cover (10) and the guide hole (28) slides the locking projection (42) or the contact portion (46), the linkage (40) can be guided to the holster inner body (20), the user can minimize the force required to lift the coupler (3), and the coupler (3) can be easily pulled out.

[0088] Figure 5 (a) is a drawing before the coupler is inserted, and Figure 5 (b) is a drawing when the coupler is inserted into the holster.

[0089] Figure 6 (a) is a drawing before the coupler is inserted, and Figure 6 (b) is a drawing when the coupler is inserted into the holster.

[0090] Figure 7 (a) is a drawing when the coupler is fully inserted, and Figure 7 (b) is a drawing when the coupler rotates the holster inner body.

[0091] The hook (30) can be rotatably placed on the holster inner body (20).

[0092] A shaft portion (31) can be formed on the hook (30).

[0093] The shaft portion (31) can be rotatably connected to the hook support portion (22) of the holster inner body (20), and the hook (30) can be rotated around the shaft portion (31) and the hook support portion (22).

[0094] A hook portion (32) on which a coupler (3) is caught may be formed on the hook (30). The hook portion (32) may be spaced apart from the shaft (31).

[0095] The hook (30) can be rotated around the shaft portion (31), and the hook (30), particularly the hook portion (32), can be inserted into the groove (3a) formed in the coupler (3) or can be pulled out of the groove (3a) formed in the coupler (3).

[0096] A groove (3a) can be formed at the bottom of the coupler (3).

[0097] The hook (30) may be a bottom hook positioned at the bottom of the holster inner body (20). When the linkage (40) is pushed by the coupler (3), the hook (30) can be rotated upward by the linkage (40), particularly the actuator link (41), as shown in (b) of FIG. 5, and can be inserted into the groove (3a) formed in the coupler (3).

[0098] Before the coupler (3) is inserted into the holster inner body (20), the hook portion (32) can be received in the hook receiving portion (27), as shown in (a) of Fig. 5, and the hook portion (32) may not prevent the coupler (3) from being inserted into the space (S) of the holster inner body (20).

[0099] When the coupler (3) is inserted into the holster inner body (20) and the linkage (40) is pressed, the hook (30) can be rotated by the linkage (40), the hook portion (32) can be moved to the space (S) and inserted into the groove (3a) of the coupler (3), and the coupler (3) can be restrained by the hook (30) as shown in (b) of FIG. 5.

[0100] The hook (30) may be a linked hook to which a linkage (40) is connected.

[0101] The linkage (40) can be operated by the coupler (3). A contact portion (46) with which the coupler (3) comes into contact can be formed in the linkage (40).

[0102] The contact portion (46) can protrude from the linkage (40) toward the space (S) of the holster inner body (20), as shown in FIG. 3.

[0103] The coupler (3) may be formed with a contact surface (3b) that comes into contact with the contact portion (46), as illustrated in (b) of Fig. 6. When the coupler (3) is inserted into the interior of the holster inner body (20), the contact surface (3b) of the coupler (3) may come into contact with the contact portion (46), as illustrated in (b) of Fig. 6, and the coupler (3) may press the contact portion (46). The coupler (3) may push the contact portion (46) inwardly of the charger body (2).

[0104] The linkage (40) can be rotatably connected to the holster inner body (20). The linkage (40) can be connected to the hook (30). The linkage (40) can be rotatably connected to the hook (30).

[0105] When the coupler (3) presses the contact portion (46), the linkage (40) can rotate the hook (30).

[0106] The linkage (40) may include an actuator link (41); and a sub-link (45).

[0107] A locking projection (42) may be formed on the actuator link (41). The locking projection (42) may be formed on the upper portion of the actuator link (41).

[0108] A hook (30) can be rotatably connected to the actuator link (41).

[0109] A hook connection portion (43) to which a hook (30) is rotatably connected may be formed on the actuator link (41). The hook connection portion (43) may be formed on the lower portion of the actuator link (41).

[0110] The actuator links (41) may be provided in pairs. The pair of actuator links (41) may be spaced apart in the left and right directions.

[0111] A pair of actuator links (41) may include a left actuator link and a right actuator link.

[0112] A locking projection (42) may be formed on each of the left actuator link and the right actuator link, and the locking projection (42) of the left actuator link and the locking projection (42) of the right actuator link may protrude in opposite directions.

[0113] The locking protrusion (42) of the left actuator link can protrude leftward from the left actuator link, and the locking protrusion (42) of the right actuator link can protrude rightward from the right actuator link.

[0114] A contact portion (46) may be formed in the sub-link (45). The contact portion (46) may be formed at the lower portion of the sub-link (45). The contact portion (46) may protrude in a direction opposite to the direction in which the locking protrusion (42) protrudes. When the locking protrusion (42) protrudes to the left, the contact portion (46) may protrude to the right, and when the locking protrusion (42) protrudes to the right, the contact portion (46) may protrude to the left.

[0115] An actuator link (41) can be rotatably connected to the sub link (45). A lower connecting portion (47) to which the actuator link (41) is rotatably connected can be formed at the lower portion of the sub link (45).

[0116] The sub link (45) can be rotatably connected to the holster inner body (20). An upper connecting portion (48) that is rotatably connected to the holster inner body (20) can be formed on the upper portion of the sub link (45).

[0117] Each of the sub-links (45) may be provided in pairs. The pair of sub-links (45) may be spaced apart in the left and right directions. The pair of sub-links (45) may include a left sub-link and a right sub-link.

[0118] A contact portion (46) can be formed on each of the left sub-link and the right sub-link.

[0119] The contact portion (46) of the left sub-link and the contact portion (46) of the right sub-link can face each other.

[0120] The linkage (40) may further include a connecting shaft (49) connecting a pair of sub-links (45). The connecting shaft (49) may be connected to a left sub-link and a right sub-link, and the left sub-link and the right sub-link may rotate together when the coupler (3) presses the contact portion (46).

[0121] A pair of locking bodies (50) may be provided. The pair of locking bodies (50) may include a left side cover (50A) positioned on the left side of the holster main cover (10) and a right side cover (50B) positioned on the right side of the holster main cover (10).

[0122] The left side cover (50A) and the right side cover (50B) can be spaced apart in the left and right directions.

[0123] Each of the left side cover (50A) and the right side cover (50B) can be fastened to the holster main cover (10) using a fastening member such as a screw.

[0124] The left side cover (50A) may be formed with a left locking hole that guides and locks the locking protrusion (42) formed on the left actuator link.

[0125] The right side cover (50B) can be formed with a right locking hole that guides and locks the locking protrusion (42) formed on the right actuator link.

[0126] The charger may further include a restoring spring (60) connected to the linkage (40).

[0127] Examples of the restoration spring (60) may be a coil spring or a torsion spring.

[0128] One end of the restoration spring (60) can be supported on the holster inner body (20), and the other end of the restoration spring (60) can be supported on the linkage (40). The restoration spring (60) can surround the connecting shaft (49).

[0129] One end of the restoration spring (60) can be in contact with the holster inner body (20). The other end of the restoration spring (60) can be supported by a spring supporter formed in the sub link (45).

[0130] When the coupler (3) is inserted, the restoration spring (60) can be compressed.

[0131] When the coupler (3) is withdrawn, the restoration spring (60) can return the linkage (40) to the initial position (reference position).

[0132] The initial position (reference position) of the linkage (40) can be defined as the position where the linkage (40) receives the hook (30) into the hook receiving portion (27).

[0133] FIG. 8 is a diagram showing when a coupler according to the present embodiment is inserted into a holster, and FIG. 9 is a diagram showing when a holster inner body according to the present embodiment is rotated horizontally by the coupler.

[0134] A linkage (40) can be locked to the locking body (50).

[0135] A locking hole (51) can be formed in the locking body (50).

[0136] When the holster inner body (20) rotates, the locking protrusion (42) can be locked into the locking hole (51).

[0137] The locking hole (51) may include a guide area (52); and a locking area (53).

[0138] A locking projection (42) may be guided in the guide area (52). The guide area (52) may have a convex arc shape facing downward.

[0139] The locking area (53) may be in communication with the guide area (52). A locking projection (42) may be engaged with the locking area (53). The locking area (53) may extend at a different angle from the guide area (52). The locking area (53) may have an acute angle of inclination with respect to the guide area (52).

[0140] The holster inner body (20), the hook (30), the linkage (40), and the locking body (50) may be inner parts capable of tilting locking the coupler (3).

[0141] Hereinafter, the operation of the holster (5) configured as above will be described as follows:

[0142] When a user holds the handle (3c) of the coupler (3) and inserts the coupler (3) into the space (S) of the holster (5) as shown in (b) of Fig. 5, the contact surface (3b) of the coupler (3) can come into contact with the contact portion (46) of the sub-link (45) as shown in (b) of Fig. 6, thereby pressing the contact portion (46) of the linkage (40) and pushing the contact portion (46) of the sub-link (45).

[0143] The actuator link (41) of the linkage (40) can be rotated around the sub link (45) as shown in (a) and (b) of FIG. 6, and the hook (30) can be rotated around the shaft portion (31) of the hook (30) as shown in (b) of FIG. 5, (b) of FIG. 6, and (a) of FIG. 7.

[0144] At this time, the hook portion (32) of the hook (30) can be raised into the space (S) of the holster inner body (20) and inserted into the groove (3a) of the coupler (3), as shown in (b) of FIG. 5, and can restrain the groove (3a) of the coupler (3).

[0145] That is, the coupler (3) can be inserted obliquely into the space (S) of the holster (5) and locked to the hook (30).

[0146] When the coupler (3) is locked to the hook (30) as shown in (b) of Fig. 5, the coupler (3) and the holster inner body (20) can be rotated horizontally as shown in Fig. 9.

[0147] The user can insert the coupler (3) obliquely into the space (S) of the holster (5) and then apply force to the coupler (3).

[0148] Here, the force applied by the user to the coupler (3) may be a force applied by the user to press the handle (3c) of the coupler (3) downward.

[0149] When the user presses the handle (3c) of the coupler (3) downward, the coupler (3) can rotate the holster inner body (20) horizontally around the shaft (21) while being inserted into the holster inner body (20).

[0150] Meanwhile, the present embodiment is not limited to the user pressing the handle of the coupler (3) downward, and it is also possible for the coupler (3) inserted into the holster inner body (20) to horizontally rotate the holster inner body (20) by the weight of the coupler (3) and the weight of the charging cable (1).

[0151] As shown in (b) of FIG. 7 and FIG. 9, when the coupler (3) and the holster inner body (20) are rotated horizontally, the locking projection (42) of the linkage (40) can be guided from the guide area (52) of the locking hole (51) to the locking area (53), as shown in FIG. 9, and can be caught in the locking area (53).

[0152] When the locking protrusion (42) is caught in the locking area (53), the linkage (40) and the holster inner body (20) can be locked to the locking body (50), and the coupler (3) can be completely mounted on the holster (5).

[0153] The user can mount and lock the coupler (3) in the holster (5) by a simple action of obliquely inserting the coupler (3) into the space (S) of the holster (5) or by a simple action of obliquely inserting the coupler (3) into the space (S) of the holster (5) and then rotating the coupler (3) downward.

[0154] Meanwhile, after the installation of the coupler (3) is completed, the user can diagonally lift the coupler (3) inserted into the space (S) of the holster (5).

[0155] The holster inner body (20) can be rotated obliquely about the shaft (21) as shown in (a) of Fig. 7 by the coupler (3) that is lifted obliquely and the linkage (40) that is in contact with the coupler (3), and the locking projection (42) can be guided from the locking area (53) of the locking hole (51) to the guide area (52) as shown in Fig. 8. At this time, the hook (30) can be rotated in reverse by the restoring force of the restoring spring (60), and the hook portion (32) of the hook (30) can come out of the groove (3a) of the coupler (3), and the coupler (3) can be unlocked from the hook (30), and the user can pull the coupler (3) that is in an oblique state in an oblique direction to withdraw the coupler (3).

[0156] The user can lock / unlock the coupler (3) simply by pushing, rotating, and pulling the coupler (3).

[0157] The holster (5) can guide the coupler (3) until the coupler (3) is fully pulled out and the coupler (3) can be held with both hands, minimize the weight of the coupler (3), and increase the convenience of using the coupler (3) and charging cable (1).

[0158] The above description is merely an example of the technical idea of ​​the present invention, and those skilled in the art will appreciate that various modifications and variations can be made without departing from the essential characteristics of the present invention.

[0159] Accordingly, the embodiments disclosed in the present invention are not intended to limit the technical idea of ​​the present invention but to explain it, and the scope of the technical idea of ​​the present invention is not limited by these embodiments.

[0160] The scope of protection of the present invention should be interpreted by the claims below, and all technical ideas within the scope equivalent thereto should be interpreted as being included in the scope of the rights of the present invention.

Claims

1. Holster main cover with opening formed; A holster inner body rotatably positioned on the above holster main cover; A hook rotatably arranged on the holster inner body and inserted into a groove formed in the coupler of the charging cable; A linkage formed with a contact portion that the coupler contacts and connected to the hook to rotate the hook; and A charger comprising a locking body in which the above linkage is locked.

2. In paragraph 1, The above holster main cover A charger having a shaft support formed therein for rotatably supporting a shaft connected to the holster inner body.

3. In paragraph 1, One of the above holster main cover and holster inner body has an arc-shaped protrusion protruding, A charger in which an arc-shaped groove guided by the arc-shaped projection is formed on the other of the holster main cover and the holster inner body.

4. In paragraph 1, A charger having a guide body protruding from the holster inner body and guided to the holster main cover.

5. In paragraph 4, The above holster main cover has A receiving body in which the above guide body is received; and A charger having a stopper formed on the receiving body to limit arbitrary removal of the guide body.

6. In paragraph 1, A charger having a hook receiving portion formed in the holster inner body to receive the hook.

7. In paragraph 1, A space is formed in the holster inner body to accommodate the coupler, The above contact portion is a charger that protrudes toward the space from the linkage.

8. In paragraph 1, The above linkage An actuator link to which the above hook is rotatably connected; and The above contact portion is formed and includes a sub-link to which the actuator link is rotatably connected, A charger having a locking projection formed on the above actuator link to be locked to the above locking body.

9. In paragraph 8, The above sub-link is a charger rotatably connected to the above holster inner body.

10. In paragraph 8, Each of the above actuator links and sub-links is provided as a pair, A pair of sub-links are connected to the charger by a connecting shaft.

11. In Article 10, The above locking body Left side cover placed on the left side of the above holster main cover and A charger including a right side cover positioned on the right side of the above holster main cover.

12. In paragraph 8, A charger having a guide hole formed in the holster inner body to guide the linkage.

13. In paragraph 12, The above guide hole is a charger having a convex arc shape facing downward.

14. In paragraph 8, The above locking body has A charger having a locking hole formed so that the locking projection is locked when the holster inner body is rotated.

15. In paragraph 14, The above locking hole A guide area guided by the above locking projection; and A charger including a locking area that is in communication with the above guide area and extends at a different angle from the above guide area and on which the locking projection engages.

16. In paragraph 15, The above guide area is a charger having a convex arc shape facing downward.

17. In paragraph 15, A charger wherein the above locking area has an acute inclination angle with respect to the above guide area.

18. In paragraph 1, A charger further comprising a restoring spring connected to said linkage to return said linkage to its initial position when said coupler is withdrawn.

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