Charging pile

Abstract

Disclosed is a charging pile. The charging pile comprises a main body (10), an adapter assembly (20) and a main control module (111). A mounting cavity (101) is provided in the main body (10). The adapter assembly (20) is arranged in the mounting cavity (101), and the adapter assembly (20) comprises a first housing (21), an adapter module (22) and a second housing (23), wherein the first housing (21) is detachably connected to the second housing (23), and the adapter module (22) is arranged between the first housing (21) and the second housing (23). The main control module (111) is arranged in the mounting cavity (101), and the main control module (111) is connected to the adapter assembly (20).

Description

charging pile

[0001] Cross-reference to related applications

[0002] This application claims priority to Chinese patent application No. 202422819619.7, filed on November 18, 2024, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference. Technical Field

[0003] This disclosure relates to the field of energy storage technology, and more specifically, to a charging pile. Background Technology

[0004] Charging piles are energy replenishment devices that provide electricity to electric vehicles. Their function is similar to that of a gas pump in a gas station. They can be fixed to the ground or wall and installed in public buildings (charging stations, shopping malls, public parking lots, etc.) and residential parking lots. They can charge electric vehicles of various models by adjusting the voltage and current. Invention Overview

[0005] The purpose of this disclosure is to provide a charging station to improve upon charging stations in related technologies.

[0006] According to one aspect of this disclosure, a charging station is provided, comprising:

[0007] The main body has an installation cavity inside it;

[0008] An adapter assembly is disposed within the mounting cavity. The adapter assembly includes a first housing, an adapter module, and a second housing. The first housing is detachably connected to the second housing, and the adapter module is disposed between the first housing and the second housing.

[0009] The main control module is disposed within the mounting cavity and is connected to the adapter assembly.

[0010] In a possible implementation, the first housing is provided with a first connecting portion, and the second housing is provided with a second connecting portion, the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion cooperating to detachably connect the first housing to the second housing.

[0011] In a possible implementation, the first connecting portion includes a plurality of slots spaced apart along the circumferential direction of the first housing;

[0012] The second connecting part includes a plurality of buckles spaced apart along the circumferential direction of the second housing, and the plurality of buckles are correspondingly engaged in the plurality of slots.

[0013] In a possible implementation, the adapter module includes a circuit board, at least one input interface and at least one output interface, both of which are electrically connected to the circuit board, the output interface is electrically connected to the main control module, and the input interface is used for electrical connection to external devices.

[0014] In a possible implementation, the first housing is provided with a first clearance portion and a second clearance portion at intervals, the first clearance portion being for the input interface to pass through, and the second clearance portion being for the output interface to pass through.

[0015] In a possible implementation, the first clearance section includes a clearance opening, through which the output interface is electrically connected to the main control module;

[0016] The second clearance portion includes a clearance groove for clearing the input interface so that the input interface can be electrically connected to the external device.

[0017] In a possible implementation, a support sleeve is provided on the first housing, the support sleeve protruding from the first housing in a direction away from the second housing, and the internal channel of the support sleeve forms the clearance opening.

[0018] In a possible implementation, a plurality of reinforcing ribs are spaced apart between the outer peripheral sidewall of the support sleeve and the first housing.

[0019] In a possible implementation, one of the first housing and the second housing is provided with a plurality of first limiting holes, and the other housing is provided with a plurality of limiting protrusions. The adapter module is provided with a plurality of second limiting holes corresponding to the plurality of first limiting holes. The plurality of limiting protrusions pass through the plurality of second limiting holes and are inserted into the plurality of first limiting holes in a one-to-one correspondence.

[0020] In a possible implementation, the main body includes a base and a cover, the cover being disposed on the base and forming the mounting cavity with the base, the adapter assembly being fixed to the cover, and the main control module being fixed to the base.

[0021] This summary is provided to introduce, in a simplified form, a selection of inventive concepts that will be further described in the detailed embodiments described below. This summary is not intended to identify key or essential features of the claimed subject matter, nor is it intended to help determine the scope of the claimed subject matter. The term "subject matter" can refer to the foregoing as well as components, structures, processes, methods, and / or operations described throughout this document. Attached Figure Description

[0022] The accompanying drawings, which are included to provide a further understanding of this disclosure and form part of this disclosure, illustrate exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure and are used to explain the disclosure, but do not constitute an undue limitation of the disclosure. In the drawings:

[0023] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the exploded structure of the charging pile provided in this disclosure;

[0024] Figure 2 is a structural schematic diagram of the cover provided in this disclosure from a first-view perspective;

[0025] Figure 3 is a structural schematic diagram of the cover provided in this disclosure from a second perspective;

[0026] Figure 4 is an exploded structural diagram of the adapter assembly provided in this disclosure.

[0027] The above figures include the following reference numerals:

[0028] 10. Main body; 11. Base; 12. Cover; 20. Adapter assembly; 21. First housing; 22. Adapter module; 23. Second housing; 101. Mounting cavity; 111. Main control module; 121. Cable entry channel; 211. First clearance part; 212. Second clearance part; 213. Support sleeve; 214. Slot; 215. First limiting hole; 216. Reinforcing rib; 221. Circuit board; 222. Input interface; 223. Output interface; 224. Second limiting hole; 231. Buckle; 232. Limiting protrusion; 2111. Clearance opening; 2121. Clearance groove.

[0029] It should be clearly stated that the accompanying drawings are for illustrative purposes only, illustrating the technical solution of this application. The specific positions, directions, orientations, and sizes shown in the drawings are merely for reference in assisting understanding this application and are not intended to precisely limit the corresponding elements in the actual application or implementation of this application. In practical applications, the positions, directions, orientations, and sizes of each element can be reasonably adjusted and changed according to specific needs and actual circumstances. Embodiments of the present invention

[0030] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in this disclosure can be combined with each other. This disclosure will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0031] It should be noted that the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the exemplary embodiments according to this disclosure. As used herein, the singular form is intended to include the plural form as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. Furthermore, it should be understood that when the terms “comprising” and / or “including” are used in this specification, they indicate the presence of features, steps, operations, devices, components, and / or combinations thereof.

[0032] Unless otherwise specifically stated, the relative arrangement, numerical expressions, and values ​​of the components and steps set forth in these embodiments do not limit the scope of this disclosure. It should also be understood that, for ease of description, the dimensions of the various parts shown in the drawings are not drawn to actual scale. Techniques, methods, and devices known to those skilled in the art may not be discussed in detail, but where appropriate, such techniques, methods, and devices should be considered part of the specification. In all examples shown and discussed herein, any specific values ​​should be interpreted as merely exemplary and not as limitations. Therefore, other examples of exemplary embodiments may have different values. It should be noted that similar reference numerals and letters in the following drawings denote similar items; therefore, once an item is defined in one drawing, it need not be further discussed in subsequent drawings.

[0033] Charging piles are energy replenishment devices that provide electricity to electric vehicles. Their function is similar to that of a gas pump in a gas station. They can be fixed to the ground or wall and installed in public buildings (such as charging stations, shopping malls, public parking lots, etc.) and residential parking lots. They can charge various models of electric vehicles by adjusting the voltage and current.

[0034] However, due to the plastic sealing layer on the outer periphery of the charging pile's internal transfer module in the relevant technology, it is difficult to maintain the transfer module after it is damaged.

[0035] Therefore, one object of this disclosure is to provide a charging pile to improve the charging pile in the related art, and in particular to at least solve the problem that the internal transfer module of the charging pile in the related art is inconvenient to maintain.

[0036] Referring to Figures 1 to 4, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, a charging pile is provided, which includes a main body 10, an adapter component 20, and a main control module 111.

[0037] The main body 10 has a mounting cavity 101. A connecting assembly 20 is disposed within the mounting cavity 101. The connecting assembly 20 includes a first housing 21, a connecting module 22, and a second housing 23. The first housing 21 is detachably connected to the second housing 23, and the connecting module 22 is disposed between the first housing 21 and the second housing 23. A main control module 111 is disposed within the mounting cavity 101 and is connected to the connecting assembly 20.

[0038] Specifically, the adapter module 22 is used to receive electrical signals from external devices and transmit them to the main control module 111; simultaneously, the adapter module 22 can also be used to send electrical signals from the main control module 111 to external devices. In existing charging pile adapter components 20, a support layer is provided outside the adapter module 22, and the support layer and the adapter module 22 are usually integrally injection molded, thereby improving the protective performance of the adapter module 22. However, when the adapter module 22 is damaged, it is difficult to disassemble the support layer of the existing adapter component 20 for maintenance of the adapter module 22. In this embodiment, the first housing 21 and the second housing 23 together constitute the support and protection structure for the adapter module 22, and the two are detachably connected, replacing the integrally molded support layer in related technologies. Specifically, in this embodiment, the first housing 21 is detachably connected to the second housing 23. When the adapter module 22 is damaged, the first housing 21 and the second housing 23 can be disassembled, thereby freeing the adapter module 22 from the constraints of the first housing 21 and the second housing 23 for maintenance. In this embodiment, the first housing 21 and the second housing 23 provide support and protection for the adapter module 22, thereby improving the structural stability and safety of the adapter module 22.

[0039] Furthermore, the first housing 21 is provided with a first connecting part, and the second housing 23 is provided with a second connecting part. The first connecting part and the second connecting part cooperate to detachably connect the first housing 21 to the second housing 23.

[0040] In this embodiment, when the first housing 21 is connected to the second connecting part of the second housing 23 via the first connecting part, the adapter module 22 is fixed between the first housing 21 and the second housing 23. At this time, the first housing 21 and the second housing 23 provide support for the adapter module 22. When the first connecting part of the first housing 21 is separated from the second connecting part of the second housing 23, the adapter module 22 is not fixed and can be removed for maintenance.

[0041] Furthermore, the first connecting part includes a plurality of slots 214 spaced apart along the circumferential direction of the first housing 21; the second connecting part includes a plurality of buckles 231 spaced apart along the circumferential direction of the second housing 23, and the plurality of buckles 231 are correspondingly engaged in the plurality of slots 214.

[0042] Specifically, when the multiple clips 231 are correspondingly engaged in the multiple slots 214, the first housing 21 and the second housing 23 are fixed, and the adapter module 22 is fixed between the first housing 21 and the second housing 23. When maintenance of the adapter module 22 is required, the multiple clips 231 are separated from the multiple slots 214, thus separating the first housing 21 from the second housing 23. In this embodiment, the cooperation between the slots 214 and the clips 231 allows the first housing 21 to be detachably connected to the second housing 23, thereby improving the processing convenience, assembly efficiency, and practicality of the adapter assembly 20. Optionally, the multiple slots 214 can also be provided on the first housing 21, and the multiple clips 231 can be provided on the second housing 23, with the two cooperating to achieve a detachable connection.

[0043] Furthermore, the adapter module 22 includes a circuit board 221, at least one input interface 222 and at least one output interface 223. The input interface 222 and the output interface 223 are both electrically connected to the circuit board 221. The output interface 223 is electrically connected to the main control module 111. The input interface 222 is used for electrical connection with external devices.

[0044] In this embodiment, external devices can be, for example, photovoltaic panels or distribution boxes that power the charging pile, or routers that enable the charging pile to connect to the Internet, allowing Internet-connected devices to remotely control the charging pile to perform different functions via the network. In this embodiment, the output interface 223 and the input interface 222 are soldered and fixed to the circuit board 221. Since the circuit board 221 is susceptible to external influences that could cause it to malfunction, a first housing 21 and a second housing 23 are provided around the circuit board 221 to improve the protection and safety of the adapter module 22. In a specific embodiment, as shown in Figure 4, there are three input interfaces 222 and three output interfaces 223. The three input interfaces 222 correspond one-to-one with the three output interfaces 223, and all three output interfaces 223 are electrically connected to the main control module 111, thereby improving the practicality of the charging pile. That is, the charging pile can be connected to multiple external devices, thus increasing the functionality of the charging pile.

[0045] Furthermore, the first housing 21 is provided with a first clearance portion 211 and a second clearance portion 212 at intervals. The first clearance portion 211 is used for the input interface 222 to pass through, and the second clearance portion 212 is used for the output interface 223 to pass through.

[0046] In other words, the first clearance part 211 is used to avoid the input interface 222 so that external devices can be electrically connected to the input interface 222, and the second clearance part 212 is used to avoid the output interface 223 so that the output interface 223 can be electrically connected to the main control module 111. In a specific embodiment, the input interface 222 is an RJ45 female terminal, and the output interface 223 is a vertical male terminal. As shown in Figure 1, the main control module 111 is provided with a female terminal that mates with the vertical male terminal. When the vertical male terminal is inserted into the female terminal of the main control module 111, the output interface 223 is electrically connected to the main control module 111. In addition, the mounting cavity 101 is also provided with an inlet channel 121, which communicates with the outside of the charging pile. The cable of the external device can enter the mounting cavity 101 through the inlet channel 121 and be plugged into the RJ45 female terminal so that the external device can be electrically connected to the charging pile.

[0047] As shown in Figure 4, the first clearance part 211 includes a clearance opening 2111, through which the output interface 223 passes and is electrically connected to the main control module 111; the second clearance part 212 includes a clearance groove 2121, which is used to clear the input interface 222 so that the input interface 222 can be electrically connected to an external device. In a specific embodiment, there are three clearance openings 2111, which respectively clear the three output interfaces 223 from passing through the first housing 21; in addition, in this embodiment, the three input interfaces (e.g., RJ45 female terminals) are arranged side by side, and the clearance groove 2121 is set to one, through which the three input interfaces pass through the first housing 21. In this embodiment, along the arrangement direction of the three input interfaces (e.g., female terminals), the total length of the three input interfaces is the same as the length of the clearance groove, thereby reducing the exposed area of ​​the circuit board.

[0048] Furthermore, a support sleeve 213 is provided on the first housing 21. The support sleeve 213 protrudes from the first housing 21 in a direction away from the second housing 23, and the internal channel of the support sleeve 213 forms an avoidance opening 2111.

[0049] In this embodiment, since the vertical terminal of the output interface 223 protrudes outside the first housing 21 through the clearance opening 2111, it is easily damaged when subjected to external force. Therefore, this embodiment provides a support sleeve 213 on the first housing 21. The support sleeve 213 supports the vertical terminal, improves the structural stability of the vertical terminal, and thus prevents the vertical terminal from being damaged by external force. That is to say, when the vertical terminal is subjected to a vertical external force impact in a direction away from the first housing 21, the vertical terminal is prone to breakage. However, the support sleeve 213 on the outer periphery of the vertical terminal can prevent this from happening to a certain extent, that is, in most cases, the external force impact will first act on the support sleeve 213.

[0050] In addition, to improve the structural strength and service life of the support sleeve 213, multiple reinforcing ribs 216 are provided between the outer peripheral sidewall of the support sleeve 213 and the first housing 21 in this embodiment, so as to prevent the support sleeve 213 from being easily damaged after being subjected to external forces.

[0051] Furthermore, one of the first housing 21 and the second housing 23 is provided with a plurality of first limiting holes 215, and the other housing is provided with a plurality of limiting protrusions 232. The adapter module 22 is provided with a plurality of second limiting holes 224 corresponding to the plurality of first limiting holes 215. The plurality of limiting protrusions 232 pass through the plurality of second limiting holes 224 one by one and are inserted into the plurality of first limiting holes 215.

[0052] Specifically, the first housing 21, the second housing 23, and the adapter module 22 are respectively positioned by the first limiting hole 215, the second limiting hole 224, and the limiting protrusions to prevent the adapter module 22 from shaking within the first housing 21 and the second housing 23 after the first housing 21 is connected to the second housing 23, thereby damaging the circuit board 221. In a specific embodiment, as shown in Figure 4, the first housing 21 has multiple first limiting holes 215, and the second housing 23 has multiple limiting protrusions 232, which extend in the direction close to the first housing 21. When assembling the adapter assembly 20, the multiple limiting protrusions 232 are first aligned with the multiple second limiting holes 224 and the multiple first limiting holes 215 in sequence. Then, external force is applied to make the buckle 231 on the second housing 23 engage in the slot 214 on the first housing 21, thereby fixing the adapter module 22 between the first housing 21 and the second housing 23.

[0053] Furthermore, the main body 10 includes a base 11 and a cover 12. The cover 12 covers the base 11 and forms an installation cavity 101 with the base 11. The adapter component 20 is fixed to the cover 12, and the main control module 111 is fixed to the base 11.

[0054] Specifically, when the cover 12 is placed on the base 11, the vertical terminal is inserted into the female terminal of the main control module 111; when the cover 12 is separated from the base 11, the vertical terminal is separated from the main control module 111. Existing adapter components 20 require cables to connect to the main control module 111. Compared to the existing connection method between the adapter component 20 and the main control module 111, the structure of this embodiment eliminates the need for extra cables within the charging pile, thereby improving the internal space utilization of the charging pile to a certain extent. Simultaneously, the adapter module 22 is connected to the main control module 111 via a plug-in connection, which improves the assembly efficiency of the adapter module 22 and the main control module 111 to a certain extent. Furthermore, the separate arrangement of the base 11 and the cover 12 facilitates maintenance personnel in maintaining the internal components of the charging pile.

[0055] In summary, this disclosure has at least the following beneficial technical effects: The detachable connection between the first housing 21 and the second housing 23 facilitates maintenance of the adapter module 22 after damage. Furthermore, the first housing 21 or the second housing 23 can be replaced if damaged. On the other hand, this disclosure provides a first limiting hole 215 on the first housing 21, a second limiting hole 224 on the adapter module 22, and a limiting protrusion 232 on the second housing 23. The cooperation of the limiting protrusion 232, the second limiting hole 224, and the first limiting hole 215 allows the adapter module 22 to be fixed between the first housing 21 and the second housing 23. In addition, to improve the stability of the output interface 223, this disclosure provides a support sleeve 213 on the first housing 21, and multiple reinforcing ribs 216 are provided between the support sleeve 213 and the first housing 21, thereby preventing external forces from directly acting on the output interface 223 and ultimately causing damage to the output interface 223.

[0056] For ease of description, spatial relative terms such as "above," "on top of," "on the upper surface of," "above," etc., are used herein to describe the spatial positional relationship of a device or feature as shown in the figures to other devices or features. It should be understood that spatial relative terms are intended to encompass different orientations in use or operation beyond the orientation of the device as described in the figures. For example, if the device in the figures were inverted, a device described as "above" or "on top of" other devices or structures would subsequently be positioned as "below" or "under" other devices or structures. Thus, the exemplary term "above" can include both "above" and "below." The device may also be positioned in other different ways (rotated 90 degrees or in other orientations), and the spatial relative descriptions used herein will be interpreted accordingly.

[0057] Furthermore, it should be noted that the use of terms such as "first" and "second" to define components is merely for the purpose of distinguishing the corresponding components. Unless otherwise stated, the above terms have no special meaning and therefore should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of this disclosure.

[0058] The above are merely preferred embodiments of this disclosure and are not intended to limit this disclosure. Various modifications and variations can be made to this disclosure by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this disclosure should be included within the scope of protection of this disclosure.

Claims

1. A charging pile, comprising: The main body (10) has an installation cavity (101) inside it; A connecting assembly (20) is disposed within the mounting cavity (101). The connecting assembly (20) includes a first housing (21), a connecting module (22), and a second housing (23). The first housing (21) is detachably connected to the second housing (23), and the connecting module (22) is disposed between the first housing (21) and the second housing (23). The main control module (111) is disposed in the mounting cavity (101) and is connected to the adapter assembly (20).

2. The charging station of claim 1, wherein, The first housing (21) is provided with a first connecting part, and the second housing (23) is provided with a second connecting part. The first connecting part and the second connecting part cooperate to detachably connect the first housing (21) to the second housing (23).

3. The charging station of claim 2, wherein, The first connecting portion includes a plurality of slots (214) spaced apart along the circumferential direction of the first housing (21); The second connecting part includes a plurality of buckles (231) spaced apart along the circumferential direction of the second housing (23), and the plurality of buckles (231) are correspondingly engaged in the plurality of slots (214).

4. The charging station of claim 1, wherein, The adapter module (22) includes a circuit board (221), at least one input interface (222) and at least one output interface (223). The input interface (222) and the output interface (223) are both electrically connected to the circuit board (221). The output interface (223) is electrically connected to the main control module (111). The input interface (222) is used to electrically connect to external devices.

5. The charging station of claim 4, wherein, The first housing (21) is provided with a first clearance portion (211) and a second clearance portion (212) at intervals. The first clearance portion (211) is used for the input interface (222) to pass through, and the second clearance portion (212) is used for the output interface (223) to pass through.

6. The charging station of claim 5, wherein, The first clearance section (211) includes a clearance port (2111), and the output interface (223) passes through the clearance port (2111) and is electrically connected to the main control module (111); The second clearance part (212) includes a clearance groove (2121) for clearing the input interface (222) so that the input interface (222) can be electrically connected to the external device.

7. The charging station of claim 6, wherein, A support sleeve (213) is provided on the first housing (21). The support sleeve (213) protrudes from the first housing (21) in a direction away from the second housing (23). The internal channel of the support sleeve (213) forms the clearance opening (2111).

8. The charging station of claim 7, wherein, The outer peripheral sidewall of the support sleeve (213) is connected to the first housing (21) at intervals by a plurality of reinforcing ribs (216).

9. The charging station according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein, A plurality of first limiting holes (215) are formed on one of the first shell (21) and the second shell (23), and a plurality of limiting convex columns (232) are arranged on the other one of the first shell (21) and the second shell (23), a plurality of second limiting holes (224) corresponding to the plurality of first limiting holes (215) are arranged on the adapter module (22), and the plurality of limiting convex columns (232) pass through the plurality of second limiting holes (224) one by one and are inserted into the plurality of first limiting holes (215).

10. The charging station according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein, The main body (10) comprises a base (11) and a cover (12), the cover (12) covers the base (11) and surrounds the base (11) to form the mounting cavity (101), the adapter assembly (20) is fixed to the cover (12), and the main control module (111) is fixed to the base (11).

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