Charger

Abstract

This charging device comprises: a main body having a space formed therein; a charger accommodated in the space and to which a charging cable is connected; a front display disposed on the front surface of the main body; and a rear display disposed on the rear surface of the main body, wherein the main body includes a first holder to which the front display is mounted and a second holder to which the rear display is mounted.

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 a vehicle charger for charging a vehicle such as an electric vehicle, and electrical energy may be supplied to the battery of an electric vehicle by connecting a connector, which has a charging cable provided at one end, to a connection inlet installed in a vehicle such as an electric vehicle.

[0004] If the charger is equipped with a display, the charger can perform advertising functions.

[0005] An example of a charger that can perform an advertising function is an advertising box type charger disclosed in Chinese Published Patent Application No. 205882756 U (published January 11, 2017).

[0006] An advertising box type charging file includes a charging file body, and an advertising box door is hinged to both the front and rear sides of the charging file body, and an advertising board is installed on the advertising box door. An LED lamp is installed on each of the two advertising boards to provide lighting on the charging file body. A charging gun case is symmetrically installed on the left and right sides of the charging file body. A gun holder for mounting a charging gun, an emergency stop button, and a display card PET panel are installed on the charging gun case. An LED indicator light is further installed on the charging gun case to indicate the charging status. A charging gun for charging an electric vehicle is connected to the gun base, and the charging gun is connected to a power source mounted on the charging file body via a charging cable to facilitate charging of the electric vehicle.

[0007] Another example in which a charger can perform an advertising function is a charging station having an articulated panel disclosed in Korean Published Patent Application 10-2024-0054396 A (published April 25, 2024).

[0008] A charging station having an articulated panel comprises a frame and a panel having an inner surface and an outer surface. The panel is hinged to the frame so that the panel is articulated apart from the frame. The panel includes a display facing outward from the outer surface of the panel and mounted on the inner surface of the panel.

[0009] The present embodiment provides a charging device that can provide information such as advertisements through both the front and rear sides with a simple structure, and facilitates the mounting of a front display and a rear display.

[0010] The present embodiment is to provide a charging device that allows the opening angle of the front display or rear display to be maximized and is easy to service.

[0011] The present embodiment provides a charging device that facilitates ventilation and minimizes discomfort to the user caused by air exhausted through the base.

[0012] A charging device according to the present embodiment includes a main body having a space formed therein; a charger accommodated in the space and connected to a charging cable; a front display disposed on the front of the main body; and a rear display disposed on the rear of the main body, wherein the main body includes a first mounting bracket on which the front display is mounted and a second mounting bracket on which the rear display is mounted. The front display may be attached to the first mounting bracket. The rear display may be attached to the second mounting bracket.

[0013] A first bracket may be placed on the front display, and the first bracket may be mounted on a first mounting bracket and fastened to the first mounting bracket with a first fastening member.

[0014] A second bracket may be placed on the rear display, the second bracket may be mounted on a second mounting bracket, and may be fastened to the second mounting bracket with a second fastening member.

[0015] The first bracket can be attached to the back of the front display.

[0016] The second bracket can be attached to the front of the rear display.

[0017] At least one of the first bracket and the second bracket may include a bracket portion fastened to a front display or a rear display by a fastening member; and a hanger portion formed on the bracket portion and hooked onto a first mounting bracket or a second mounting bracket.

[0018] The charging device includes a main body in which a space is formed; a charger accommodated in the space and connected to a charging cable; a front display positioned on the front of the main body; and a rear display positioned on the rear of the main body, wherein the front display is rotatably connected to the main body by a front hinge and the rear display is rotatably connected to the main body by a rear hinge.

[0019] At least one of the front hinge and the rear hinge includes a first fixed hinge fixed to the main body; a first hinge body connected to the first fixed hinge by a first hinge axis; a second hinge body connected to the first hinge body by a second hinge axis; and a second fixed hinge connected to the second hinge body by a third hinge axis and positioned on the front display or the rear display.

[0020] The length of the first hinge body may be longer than the length of the second hinge body.

[0021] The main body may include a charger body with a space formed inside; a charger door that opens and closes the space; and a display body positioned on the upper side of the charger body.

[0022] The front display can be placed on the front of the display body, and the rear display can be placed on the back of the display body.

[0023] A receiving space may be formed in the display body to accommodate a cable connected to the front display and a cable connected to the rear display.

[0024] A drainage hole may be formed in at least one of the left and right sides of the display body.

[0025] Another example of a charging device according to the present embodiment includes a main body having a space formed therein; a charger accommodated in the space and connected to a charging cable; a front display disposed on the front of the main body; and a rear display disposed on the rear of the main body, wherein the main body includes a base; and a charger body disposed on the upper side of the base and having the space formed therein, and the front display may be disposed on the front of the charger body and the rear display may be disposed on the rear of the charger body.

[0026] A charger vent hole may be formed in the bottom plate of the charger body.

[0027] The base may include an upper body facing the bottom plate of the charger body; a front body formed at the front end of the upper body; a rear body formed at the rear end of the upper body; a left body formed at the left end of the upper body; and a right body formed at the right end of the upper body.

[0028] A base vent hole facing the charger vent hole may be formed in the upper body.

[0029] An outer vent hole for exhausting air to the outside can be formed in the base.

[0030] It may further include an inner plate attached to the charger body.

[0031] The charger can be installed on the inner plate.

[0032] The charging device may further include a waterproof cover that is attached to the inner plate and wraps around a part of the charger.

[0033] The outer vent hole may be a side vent hole open on the lower side of at least one of the left body and the right body.

[0034] A vent hole may be formed on at least one of the top and side of the charger body.

[0035] According to the present embodiment, information such as advertisements can be provided through the front and rear sides of the charging device, respectively, by means of a front display and a rear display.

[0036] In addition, the first mounting bracket and the second mounting bracket formed on the main body have the advantage of making the mounting of the front display and the rear display easy.

[0037] In addition, at least one of the front display and the rear display is fastened to the main body by a fastening member, thereby minimizing the number of parts for mounting at least one of the front display and the rear display.

[0038] In addition, the first bracket placed on the front display is mounted on the first mounting bracket formed on the main body and then fastened with a fastening member, so the mounting of the front display is easy, and the second bracket placed on the rear display is mounted on the second mounting bracket formed on the main body and then fastened with a fastening member, so the mounting of the rear display is easy.

[0039] In addition, the front display is rotatably connected to the main body by a front hinge, and the rear display is rotatably connected to the main body by a rear hinge, so that the operator can selectively open the front display or the rear display according to convenience to service the interior of the main body.

[0040] In addition, since at least one of the front hinge and the rear hinge has a first hinge axis, a second hinge axis, and a third hinge axis, the front display or the rear display can be opened to the maximum extent without interfering with the main body, and service can be easy.

[0041] In addition, the main body includes a charger body with an internal space; and a display body positioned on the upper side of the charger body, wherein the front display is positioned on the front of the display body and the rear display is positioned on the back of the display body, so that the display area and the charger area are separated vertically, thereby minimizing the waterproof area of ​​the charger.

[0042] In addition, the front display, rear display, and display body can be modularized, making service easy.

[0043] In addition, rainwater and other liquids can be drained through the drainage holes formed in the display body, thereby minimizing the penetration of rainwater and other liquids into the charger body.

[0044] In addition, the main body includes a base and a charger body, and a charger vent hole is formed in the bottom plate of the charger body, a base vent hole is formed in the upper body of the base, and an outer vent hole is formed in the base, so that the base can assist in heat dissipation and drainage of the charger body, and air or rainwater inside the charger body can be smoothly discharged through the base.

[0045] In addition, an outer vent hole is formed in the base, which minimizes the discomfort caused to the user by the air exhausted through the base.

[0046] In addition, the charger can be easily mounted by means of an inner plate attached to the charger body.

[0047] In addition, the waterproof performance of the charger is enhanced by the waterproof cover attached to the inner plate wrapping around a part of the charger.

[0048] In addition, air or rainwater inside the charger body can be smoothly discharged through a vent hole formed on at least one of the top and side of the charger body.

[0049] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an example of a charging device according to the present embodiment,

[0050] FIG. 2 is a plan view of an example of a charging device according to the present embodiment when charging a vehicle,

[0051] FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view of an example of a charging device according to the present embodiment,

[0052] FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view showing a display body and a charger body of an example of a charging device according to the present embodiment.

[0053] FIG. 5 is an exploded perspective view showing a first modified example of an example of a charging device according to the present embodiment,

[0054] FIG. 6 is a partially cutaway perspective view when the bracket shown in FIG. 5 is mounted on a stand,

[0055] FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing a second modified example of one example of a charging device according to the present embodiment,

[0056] FIG. 8 is a plan view showing a second modified example of an example of a charging device according to the present embodiment,

[0057] FIG. 9 is a figure illustrating the process of rotating the display shown in FIG. 7 and FIG. 8.

[0058] FIG. 10 is an exploded perspective view showing a third modified example of one example of a charging device according to the present embodiment,

[0059] FIG. 11 is a perspective view of another example of a charging device according to the present embodiment,

[0060] FIG. 12 is an exploded perspective view of another example of a charging device according to the present embodiment,

[0061] FIG. 13 is a partially cutaway perspective view showing the charger body and base of another example of a charging device according to the present embodiment,

[0062] FIG. 14 is a diagram showing a vent path of another example of a charging device according to the present embodiment,

[0063] FIG. 15 is a front view showing a first modified example of another example of a charging device according to the present embodiment,

[0064] FIG. 16 is a perspective view showing a second modified example of another example of a charging device according to the present embodiment,

[0065] FIG. 17 is a perspective view showing a third variation of another example of a charging device according to the present embodiment.

[0066] Specific embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings.

[0067] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an example of a charging device according to the present embodiment, FIG. 2 is a plan view of an example of a charging device according to the present embodiment when charging a vehicle, FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view of an example of a charging device according to the present embodiment, and FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view showing a display body and a charger body of an example of a charging device according to the present embodiment.

[0068] One example of a charging device may include a main body (1) having a space (S1) formed therein; a charger (3) accommodated in the space (S1) and connected to a charging cable (2); a front display (4) positioned on the front of the main body (1); a rear display (5) positioned on the back of the main body (1); and at least one holster (6) positioned on at least one of the left side and right side of the main body (!) and on which the charging cable (2) is mounted.

[0069] The main body (1) can form part of the exterior of the charging device.

[0070] The main body (1) may be a combination of multiple members.

[0071] The main body (1) may include a charger body (7) having a space (S1) formed inside; a charger door (8) that opens and closes the space (S); and a display body (9) positioned on the upper side of the charger body (8).

[0072] An inner connector connected to a charger (3) may be provided at one end of the charging cable (2), and an outer connector connected to a vehicle may be provided at the other end of the charging cable (2).

[0073] A pair of charging cables (2) may be provided, and the pair of charging cables may include a left charging cable (2a) and a right charging cable (2b).

[0074] The charger (3) can be a slow charger or a fast charger.

[0075] The charger (3) can convert AC power into DC power and supply it to the vehicle.

[0076] It can include multiple parts.

[0077] An example of a charger (3) may include a bracket (31) coupled to a charger body (7), an insulator (32) connected to the bracket (31), a bus bar (33) connected through the insulator (32), a shunt (34) installed on the bus bar (33), a shunt cover (35) covering the shunt (34), a meter (36) for measuring power usage, and a circuit breaker (37; Molded Case Circuit Breaker). An example of a charger (3) may further include a lock board (38) that shuts down in the event of an abnormal current. An example of a charger (3) may further include a main PCB.

[0078] The charger (3) can be configured in various ways and is not limited to the above components.

[0079] The front display (4) can be positioned on the front of the display body (9). The front display (4) can form the front exterior of the upper part of the charging device.

[0080] The front display (4) can be fastened to the front of the display body (9) with a fastening member such as a screw. The front display (4) can be fastened to the front frame (95a) of the display body (9) with a fastening member such as a screw.

[0081] The front display (4) can be made of a display such as an LCD or an OLED, and can be a bezel-less display.

[0082] The front display (4) can display images through the front.

[0083] As shown in FIG. 2, the front display (4) can provide various information, such as advertisements, to the occupants of the vehicle (EV1) located in front of the charging device.

[0084] The rear display (5) can be placed on the back of the display body (9). The rear display (5) can form the back exterior of the upper part of the charging device.

[0085] The rear display (5) can be fastened to the back surface of the display body (9) with a fastening member such as a screw. The rear display (5) can be fastened to the rear frame (95c) of the display body (9) with a fastening member such as a screw.

[0086] The rear display (5) can be made of a display such as an LCD or OLED, and can be a bezel-less display.

[0087] The rear display (5) can display images through the back.

[0088] As shown in FIG. 2, the rear display (5) can provide various information, such as advertisements, to the occupants of the vehicle (EV2) located behind the charging device.

[0089] The charging device can provide information, such as advertisements, on both the front and back sides.

[0090] The holster (6) can correspond one-to-one with the charging cable (2). The holster (6) can be provided as a pair, like the charging cable (2). A pair of holsters (6a) (6b) may include a left holster (6a) placed on the left side of the main body (1) and a right holster (6b) placed on the right side of the main body (1).

[0091] The charger body (7) can be configured as the lower body of the main body (1), can be configured as the body of the charger that protects the charger (3), and can be an EVC (Electric vehicle charger) body.

[0092] The charger body (7) may include a bottom plate (71), a top plate (72), a left plate (73), a right plate (74), and a rear plate (75), and the front may be open. The charger body (7) may form the lower surface, left side, right side, and rear surface of the bottom of the charging device.

[0093] An opening (72a) may be formed in the top plate (72) of the charger body (7).

[0094] A supporter (76) for supporting the display body (9) may be provided on the top plate (72) of the charger body (7). The supporter (76) can support the display body (9) so that it does not tilt or tip over.

[0095] The supporter (76) can be joined to the top plate (72) of the charger body (7) by welding or the like.

[0096] A pair of supporters (76) may be provided, and a pair of supporters (76a)(76b) may include a left supporter (76a) and a right supporter (76b), and the left supporter (76a) and the right supporter (76b) may be spaced apart in the left-right direction (Y).

[0097] The left supporter (76a) and the right supporter (76b) can be positioned to protrude upward from the top plate (72) of the charger body (7).

[0098] The charger door (8) is positioned at the front of the charger body (7) and can open and close the space (S1). The charger door (8) can form the front exterior of the lower part of the charging device.

[0099] The charger door (8) can be rotatably connected to the charger body (7) by a hinge (8a).

[0100] The charger door (8) can be rotated to open the space (S1), and the charger (3) accommodated in the space (S1) of the charger body (7) can be serviced.

[0101] The display body (9) may be a body that supports the front display (4) and the rear display (5).

[0102] The display body (9) may include a bottom plate (91), a top plate (92), a left plate (93), and a right plate (94). The display body (9) may further include a frame (95) connecting the bottom plate (91) and the top plate (92).

[0103] The front and rear sides of the display body (9) can each be opened. The display body (9) can form the upper surface, left side, and right side exteriors of the upper part of the charging device.

[0104] The left plate (93) can be detachably connected to the bottom plate (91), the top plate (92), and the frame (95).

[0105] The right plate (94) can be detachably connected to the bottom plate (91), the top plate (92), and the frame (95).

[0106] The frame (95) may include a front frame (95a) and a rear frame (95c).

[0107] A receiving space (S2) can be formed in the display body (9).

[0108] The receiving space (S2) can be defined as a space enclosed by the bottom plate (91), the top plate (92), the left plate (93), and the right plate (94).

[0109] The receiving space (S2) can accommodate a cable connected to the front display (4) and a cable connected to the rear display (5).

[0110] The bottom plate (91) of the display body (9) can be placed on the top plate (72) of the charger body (7).

[0111] The front-to-back width (X) of the display body (9) may be smaller than the front-to-back width (X) of the charger body (7).

[0112] An opening (91a) may be formed in the lower plate (91) of the display body (9). The opening (91a) formed in the display body (9) may align with the opening (72a) formed in the charger body (7) in the vertical direction (Z).

[0113] A cable guide (91b) for guiding a cable may be placed on the bottom plate (91) of the display body (9).

[0114] A supporter through-hole may be formed in the lower plate (91) of the display body (9) through which a supporter (76) passes. The number of supporter through-holes may be equal to the number of supporters (76).

[0115] A pair of supporter through-holes may be formed in the lower plate (91) of the display body (9), and the pair of supporter through-holes may include a left supporter through-hole (91c) through which a left supporter (76a) passes, and

[0116] A right supporter through hole (91d) through which the right supporter (76b) passes can be formed.

[0117] A left bracket (93a) to which a left supporter (76a) is attached may be disposed on the left plate (93) of the display body (9). The left bracket (93a) may be disposed on the left plate (93) of the display body (9) by means of fastening members such as welding or screws.

[0118] The left supporter (76a) passing through the left supporter through hole (91c) can be connected to the left bracket (93a) by a fastening member such as welding or a screw.

[0119] A left cable through hole (93b) through which a left charging cable (2a) passes can be formed in the left plate (93) of the display body (9).

[0120] A left holster hole (93c) for placing a left holster (6a) may be formed in the left plate (93) of the display body (9).

[0121] A left hole (93e) for placing a left HMI (93d, HMI; Human Machine Interface) may be formed in the left plate (93) of the display body (9).

[0122] The right plate (94) of the display body (9) can be formed with a structure that is symmetrical to the left plate (93) of the display body (9).

[0123] A right bracket (94a) to which a right supporter (76b) is attached may be disposed on the right plate (94) of the display body (9). The right bracket (94a) may be disposed on the right plate (94) of the display body (9) by means of fastening members such as welding or screws.

[0124] The right supporter (76b) passing through the right supporter through hole (91d) can be connected to the right bracket (94a) by a fastening member such as welding or a screw.

[0125] A right cable through hole (94b) through which a right charging cable (2b) passes can be formed in the right plate (94) of the display body (9).

[0126] A right holster hole (94c) for placing a right holster (6b) may be formed in the right plate (93) of the display body (9).

[0127] A right hole (94e) for placing a right HMI (Human Machine Interface) may be formed in the right plate (94) of the display body (9).

[0128] A drainage hole may be formed in at least one of the left side and right side of the display body (9).

[0129] A left drain hole (93f) may be formed in the left plate (93) of the display body (9) to allow water or foreign substances that have penetrated into the display body (9) to be discharged. The left drain hole (93f) may be close to the bottom plate (91) of the display body (9).

[0130] A right drain hole (94f) may be formed in the right plate (94) of the display body (9) to allow water or foreign substances that have penetrated into the display body (9) to be discharged. The right drain hole (94f) may be close to the bottom plate (91) of the display body (9).

[0131] The left charging cable (2a) can be extended to the left side of the charging device by passing through the left cable through hole (93b) formed in the left plate (93) of the display body (9), and can be connected to a vehicle (EV1) parked in front of the charging device to supply electricity.

[0132] Among the left charging cables (2a), the inner cable placed inside the charging device can be received in the receiving space (S2) of the display body (7), and can pass through the cable guide (91b), the opening (91a) of the display body (9), and the opening (72a) of the charger body (7), and the inner connector provided at one end of the left charging cable (2a) can be connected to the charging device (3) received inside the charger body (7).

[0133] The right charging cable (2b) can be extended to the right side of the charging device by passing through the right cable through hole (94b) formed in the right plate (94) of the display body (9), and can be connected to a vehicle (EV2) parked behind the charging device to supply electricity.

[0134] Among the right charging cables (2b), the inner cable placed inside the charging device can be received in the receiving space (S2) of the display body (7), and can pass through the cable guide (91b), the opening (91a) of the display body (9), and the opening (72a) of the charger body (7), and the inner connector provided at one end of the right charging cable (2b) can be connected to the charging device (3) received inside the charger body (7).

[0135] FIG. 5 is an exploded perspective view showing a first modified example of a charging device according to the present embodiment, and FIG. 6 is a partially cutaway perspective view when the bracket shown in FIG. 5 is mounted on a stand.

[0136] The main body (1) may include a first mounting bracket (96) on which the front display (4) is mounted and a second mounting bracket (97) on which the rear display (5) is mounted.

[0137] The main body (1) may include a charger body (7), a charger door (8), and a display body (9), as in the example of a charging device, and the display body (9) may include a bottom plate (91), a top plate (92), a left plate (93'), a right plate (94'), and a frame (95) connecting the bottom plate (91) and the top plate (92).

[0138] The frame (95) may include a pair of front frames (95a)(95b) and a pair of rear frames (95c)(95d).

[0139] The first mounting bracket (96) can be formed on the frame (95).

[0140] The first stand (96) can connect a pair of front frames (95a) (95b).

[0141] The first stand (96) can be spaced apart from the bottom plate (91) and the top plate (92) of the display body (9), respectively.

[0142] A pair of first mounting brackets (96) may be formed on the frame (95). A pair of first mounting brackets (96a) and (96b) may include a first upper mounting bracket (96a) and a first lower mounting bracket (96b), and the first upper mounting bracket (96a) and the first lower mounting bracket (96b) may be spaced apart in the vertical direction (Z).

[0143] The first upper stand (96a) can be closer to the upper plate (92) among the lower plate (91) and upper plate (92) of the display body (9).

[0144] A first gap (G1) can be formed between the top plate (92) of the display body (9) and the first upper support (96a) so that a first bracket (42) can be inserted.

[0145] The first lower stand (96b) can be closer to the lower plate (91) among the lower plate (91) and upper plate (92) of the display body (9).

[0146] Hereinafter, the common configuration of the first upper stand (96a) and the first lower stand (96b) will be described by referring to the first stand (96).

[0147] The second support (97) can be formed on the frame (95).

[0148] The second stand (97) can connect a pair of rear frames (95c) (95d). The second stand (97) can be spaced apart from the bottom plate (91) and the top plate (92) of the display body (9), respectively.

[0149] A pair of second mounting brackets (97) may be formed on the frame (95). A pair of second mounting brackets (97a) (97b) may include a second upper mounting bracket (97a) and a second lower mounting bracket (97b), and the second upper mounting bracket (97a) and the second lower mounting bracket (97b) may be spaced apart in the vertical direction (Z).

[0150] The second upper stand (97a) can be closer to the upper plate (92) among the lower plate (91) and upper plate (92) of the display body (9).

[0151] A second gap (G2) in which a second bracket (52) can be inserted may be formed between the top plate (92) of the display body (9) and the second upper support (97a).

[0152] The second lower stand (97b) can be closer to the lower plate (91) among the lower plate (91) and upper plate (92) of the display body (9).

[0153] Hereinafter, the common configuration of the second upper stand (97a) and the second lower stand (97b) will be described by referring to the second stand (97).

[0154] A first bracket (42) mounted on a first mounting bracket (96) may be placed on the front display (4).

[0155] The first bracket (42) can be fastened to the back of the front display (4) by means of a fastening member (not shown), such as a screw.

[0156] The first bracket (42) can be fastened to the first mounting bracket (96) with a fastening member such as a screw.

[0157] A pair of first brackets (42) may be provided. A pair of first brackets (42a)(42b)

[0158] It may include a first upper bracket (42a) and a first lower bracket (42b).

[0159] The first upper bracket (42a) can be mounted and fastened to the first upper support (96a).

[0160] The first upper bracket (42a) can pass through the first gap (G1) while attached to the front display (4), can be lowered to the first upper mounting bracket (96a) and seated on the first upper mounting bracket (96a), and can be fastened to the first upper mounting bracket (96a) by a fastening member such as a screw.

[0161] The first lower bracket (42b) can be mounted and fastened to the first lower mounting bracket (96b).

[0162] The first lower bracket (42b) can pass between the first upper bracket (96a) and the first lower bracket (96b) while attached to the front display (4), can be lowered to the first lower bracket (96b) and seated on the first lower bracket (96b), and can be fastened to the first lower bracket (96b) by a fastening member such as a screw.

[0163] Hereinafter, the common configuration of the first upper bracket (42a) and the first lower bracket (42b) will be described as the first bracket (42).

[0164] A second bracket (52) that is mounted on a second mounting bracket (97) may be placed on the rear display (5).

[0165] The second bracket (52) can be fastened to the front of the rear display (5) by means of a fastening member (not shown), such as a screw.

[0166] The second bracket (52) can be fastened to the second mounting bracket (97) with a fastening member such as a screw.

[0167] A pair of second brackets (52) may be provided. A pair of second brackets (52a)(52b) may include a second upper bracket (52a) and a second lower bracket (52b).

[0168] The second upper bracket (52a) can be mounted and fastened to the second upper support (97a).

[0169] The second upper bracket (52a) can pass through the second gap (G2) while attached to the rear display (5), can be lowered to the second upper mounting bracket (97a) and seated on the second upper mounting bracket (97a), and can be fastened to the second upper mounting bracket (97a) by a fastening member such as a screw.

[0170] The second lower bracket (52b) can be mounted and fastened to the second lower mounting bracket (97b).

[0171] The second lower bracket (52b) can pass between the second upper bracket (97a) and the second lower bracket (97b) while attached to the rear display (5), can be lowered to the second lower bracket (97b) and seated on the second lower bracket (97b), and can be fastened to the second lower bracket (97b) by a fastening member such as a screw.

[0172] Hereinafter, the common configuration of the second upper bracket (52a) and the second lower bracket (52b) will be described as the second bracket (52).

[0173] Each of the first bracket (42) and the second bracket (52) may have a bracket portion (52c) and a hanger portion (52d) formed therein.

[0174] The bracket portion (52c) can be fastened to the front display (4) or the rear display (5) with a fastening member such as a screw. A display fastening hole (52e) through which a fastening member such as a screw passes can be formed in the bracket portion (52c).

[0175] The hanger portion (52d) is formed on the bracket portion (52c) and can be hung on the first mounting bracket (96) or the second mounting bracket (97).

[0176] The cross-sectional shape of the hanger part (52d) may be an 'L' shape.

[0177] The hanger portion (52d) may include a seating portion (52f) and a restraining portion (52g).

[0178] The mounting portion (52f) can be bent from the bracket portion (52c) and mounted on the first mounting bracket (96) or the second mounting bracket (97).

[0179] The restraining part (52g) can be bent downward from the seating part (52f) and can be hung in the front-rear direction (X) on the first support (96) or the second support (97).

[0180] A fastening hole (52h) can be formed in each of the bracket part (52c), the restraining part (52g), the first mounting bracket (96), or the second mounting bracket (97) so that a fastening member such as a screw can be fastened.

[0181] A fastening member such as a screw can be fastened to the fastening hole (52h), and the first bracket (42) or the second bracket (52) can be fastened to the first mounting bracket (96) or the second mounting bracket (97).

[0182] Meanwhile, the main body (1) may include a bottom plate (91), a top plate (92), a left plate (93'), a right plate (94'), and a frame (95), and the left plate (93') and the right plate (94') may be detachably coupled to at least one of the bottom plate (91), the top plate (92), and the frame (95).

[0183] When mounting the front display (4) and rear display (5), the left plate (93') and the right plate (94') are separated from the bottom plate (91), top plate (92), and frame (95) of the main body (1), so that the first bracket (42) and the second bracket (52) can be easily fastened using fastening members such as screws.

[0184] When the front display (4) and rear display (5) are fully mounted, the left plate (93') and the right plate (94') can be combined with the bottom plate (91) of the main body (1), and at least one of the top plate (92) and the frame (95).

[0185] In the first variant of the charging device, the front display (4) and the rear display (5) are mounted on the main body (1) using fastening members such as screws. Since the configuration and operation other than this mounting structure are the same as in the charging device example, the description thereof is omitted to avoid redundant description.

[0186] FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing a second modified example of one example of a charging device according to the present embodiment, and FIG. 8 is a plan view showing a second modified example of one example of a charging device according to the present embodiment.

[0187] The main body (1) may include a charger body (7), a charger door (8), and a display body (9), as in the example of a charging device, and the display body (9) may include a bottom plate (91), a top plate (92), a left plate (93), a right plate (94), and a frame (95) connecting the bottom plate (91) and the top plate (92).

[0188] The front display (4) can be rotatably connected to the main body (1) by a front hinge (44).

[0189] The front hinge (44) can rotatably connect the front display (4) to the main body (1). The front hinge (44) can rotatably connect the front display (4) to the display body (9).

[0190] The rear display (5) can be rotatably connected to the main body (1) by a rear hinge (54).

[0191] The rear hinge (54) can rotatably connect the rear display (5) to the main body (1). The rear hinge (54) can rotatably connect the rear display (5) to the display body (9).

[0192] Each of the front hinge (44) and the rear hinge (54) may be provided as a pair and may include an upper hinge and a lower hinge.

[0193] The main body (1) may accommodate a filter (not shown) for filtering foreign substances in the air, and the filter may be serviced when the front display (4) or rear display (5) is open.

[0194] FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating the process of rotating the display shown in FIG. 7 and FIG. 8. FIG. 9 (a) is a diagram when the front display or the rear display shields the interior of the display body, and FIG. 9 (b) is a diagram when the front display or the rear display opens the interior of the display body.

[0195] At least one of the front hinge (44) and the rear hinge (54) may have three hinge axes (P1)(P2)(P3).

[0196] At least one of the front hinge (44) and the rear hinge (54) may include a first fixed hinge (44a) fixed to the main body (1); a first hinge body (44b) connected to the first fixed hinge (44a) by a first hinge axis (P1); a second hinge body (44c) connected to the first hinge body (44b) by a second hinge axis (P2); and a second fixed hinge (44d) connected to the second hinge body (44c) by a third hinge axis (P3) and positioned on the front display (4) or the rear display (5).

[0197] The first fixed hinge (44a) may be parallel to the front or rear surface of the main body (1). The first fixed hinge (44a) may be fastened to the main body (1) by a fastening member such as a screw. The first fixed hinge (44a) may be a main body hinge integrated with the main body (1).

[0198] The first fixed hinge (44a) can be received in a hinge receiving portion recessed in the front or back surface of the main body (1) and can be fastened to the hinge receiving portion.

[0199] The front hinge (44) or the rear hinge (54) can be concealed as much as possible because the first fixed hinge (44a) is received in the hinge receiving portion, and the front display (4) or the rear display (5) can conceal the front hinge (44) or the rear hinge (54) as much as possible from the outside.

[0200] The length of the first hinge body (44b) may be longer than the length of the second hinge body (44c).

[0201] The second fixed hinge (44d) may be aligned with the back of the front display (4) or the front of the rear display (5). The second fixed hinge (44d) may be fastened to the front display (4) or the rear display (5) by a fastening member such as a screw. The second fixed hinge (44d) may be a display hinge integrated with the front display (4) or the rear display (5).

[0202] The second fixed hinge (44d) can be positioned between the back of the front display (4) and the front of the display body (9), as shown in FIG. 9 (a), and can conceal the gap between the front display (4) and the display body (9).

[0203] The second fixed hinge (44d) can be positioned between the front of the rear display (5) and the back of the display body (9), and can conceal the gap between the rear display (5) and the display body (9).

[0204] The front hinge (44) or rear hinge (54) can be rotated primarily as the first hinge body (44b) rotates around the first hinge axis (P1), can be rotated secondarily as the second hinge body (44c) rotates around the second hinge axis (P2), and can be rotated tertiarily as the second fixed hinge (44d) rotates around the third hinge axis (P3).

[0205] When performing the first, second, and third rotations as described above, the front display (4) or the rear display (5) can be opened to the maximum opening angle without interfering with the display body (9), and when the opening is finally completed, a part of the front display (4) or a part of the rear display (5) can be placed next to the display body (9), and the operator can easily service the interior of the display body (9).

[0206] A second variant of the charging device is such that the front display (4) is rotatably connected to the main body (1) by a front hinge (44), and the rear display (5) is rotatably connected to the main body (1) by a rear hinge (54), and at least one of the front hinge (44) and the rear hinge (54) has three hinge axes (P1), (P2), and (P3). Since the configuration and operation other than this structure are the same as the charging device, the description thereof is omitted to avoid redundant description.

[0207] FIG. 10 is an exploded perspective view showing a third variation of an example of a charging device according to the present embodiment.

[0208] A third variant of a charging device example may include an enclosure (77) disposed inside a charger body (7), and a charger (3) may be disposed inside the enclosure (77).

[0209] The charger body (7) may include a bottom plate (71), a top plate (72), a left plate (73), a right plate (74), and a rear plate (75), as in the example of a charger, and the front may be open.

[0210] The enclosure (77) can be formed to be smaller than the space (S1) of the charger body (7) and can waterproof the interior of the charger body (7).

[0211] The enclosure (77) can be formed with an open front, and the interior of the enclosure (77) can be opened and closed by a charger door (8).

[0212] The charger (3) may further include a main PCB (39a). The cable of the front display (4) and the cable of the rear display (5) may be connected to the main PCB (39), and the main PCB (39) may control the front display (4) and the rear display (5). The main PCB (39a) may be housed inside the enclosure (77).

[0213] The charging device (3) may further include a water immersion sensor (39b). The water immersion sensor (39b) can sense water immersion in the charger body (7) and transmit the sensed result to the main PCB (39a). The water immersion sensor (39b) may be placed in the enclosure (77).

[0214] The charging device may further include a speaker (39c). The speaker (39c) can be controlled by the main PCB (39a) and can generate voice information.

[0215] The charging device may further include a distance sensor (39c). The distance sensor (39d) can sense the distance to the user and transmit the sensed result to the main PCB (39a).

[0216] A third variant of a charging device example may further include a Human Machine Interface (HMI) disposed on at least one of the left plate (73) and the right plate (74) of the charger body (7).

[0217] FIG. 11 is a perspective view of another example of a charging device according to the present embodiment, FIG. 12 is an exploded perspective view of another example of a charging device according to the present embodiment, FIG. 13 is a partially cutaway perspective view showing the charger body and base of another example of a charging device according to the present embodiment, and FIG. 14 is a diagram showing the vent path of another example of a charging device according to the present embodiment.

[0218] Another example of a charging device includes a main body (1') having a space (S1) formed therein; a charger (3) accommodated in the space (S1) and connected to a charging cable (2); a front display (4) positioned on the front of the main body (1'); a rear display (5) positioned on the back of the main body (4); and at least one holster (6) positioned on at least one of the left and right sides of the main body (1') and on which the charging cable (2) is mounted.

[0219] In another example of a charging device, the configuration of the main body (1') may differ from that of the main body (1) of one example of a charging device.

[0220] The main body (1') may include a charger body (7') having a space (S1) formed inside and a base (9') supporting the charger body (7').

[0221] The charger body (7') can be placed on the upper side of the base (9').

[0222] The charger body (7') may include a bottom plate (71), a top plate (72), a left plate (73), a right plate (74), and a frame (75).

[0223] A pair of frames (75) may be provided, and a pair of frames (75a)(75b) may include a front frame (75a) and a rear frame (75b).

[0224] The charging cable (2) may be the same as the charging cable (2) of the charging device example, and to avoid redundant descriptions below, the same reference numerals are used and detailed descriptions are omitted.

[0225] The charger (3) may be identical to the charger (3) of the charging device example, and to avoid redundant descriptions below, the same reference numerals are used and detailed descriptions are omitted.

[0226] The front display (4) can be placed on the front of the charger body (7').

[0227] The front display (4) may have the same configuration as the front display (4) of an example of a charging device, except that it is placed on the front of the charger body (7'), and the same reference numerals are used to avoid redundant descriptions below and detailed descriptions are omitted.

[0228] The rear display (5) can be placed on the back of the charger body (7').

[0229] The rear display (5) may have the same configuration as the rear display (5) of an example of a charging device, except that it is placed on the back of the charger body (7'), and the same reference numerals are used to avoid redundant descriptions below and detailed descriptions are omitted.

[0230] The holster (6) may be identical to the holster (6) of the charging device example, and to avoid redundant descriptions below, the same reference numerals are used and detailed descriptions are omitted.

[0231] Meanwhile, another example of a charging device may further include an inner plate (78) attached to the charger body (7').

[0232] The inner plate (78) can be fastened to the frame (75) of the charger body (7') with a fastening member such as a screw. The inner plate (78) can be arranged in the vertical direction (Z) in the space (S1).

[0233] The charger (3) can be installed on the inner plate (78). The charger (3) can be fastened to the inner plate (78) with a fastening member such as a screw.

[0234] The cable connected to the front display (4), the cable connected to the rear display (5), and the charger (3) can be accommodated together in the space (S1).

[0235] A charger vent hole (71a) may be formed in the bottom plate (71) of the charger body (7').

[0236] The charger vent hole (71a) can be formed in the lower plate (71) of the charger body (7') to be open in the vertical direction (Z).

[0237] The base (9') may include an upper body (92') facing the bottom plate (71) of the charger body (7'), a front body (93') formed at the front end of the upper body (92'), a rear body (94') formed at the rear end of the upper body (92'), a left body (95') formed at the left end of the upper body (92'), and a right body (96') formed at the right end of the upper body (92').

[0238] The base (9') may further include a lower body (91'). A pair of lower bodies (91') may be provided. A pair of lower bodies (91a) (91b) may include a front lower body (91a) bent forward from the bottom of the front body (93') and a rear lower body (91b) bent backward from the bottom of the rear body (94').

[0239] A base vent hole (97') and an outer vent hole (98', 99') may be formed in the base (9').

[0240] The base vent hole (97') can be formed in the upper body (92') and can face the charger vent hole (71a).

[0241] The outer vent hole (98', 99') may be a vent hole through which air is exhausted to the outside.

[0242] The outer vent holes (98', 99') may be side vent holes formed open on the lower side of at least one of the left body (95') and the right body (96'). Hereinafter, for convenience, the same reference numerals will be used to describe the outer vent holes and the side vent holes.

[0243] An inner fan (not shown) capable of sucking in and exhausting air may be placed in the front display (4) or rear display (5).

[0244] An inner fan (not shown) capable of sucking in and exhausting air may be placed inside the charger body (7') or inside the base (9').

[0245] When the inner fan is driven, air (A) flows to the front display (4) or the rear display (5) to air-cool the front display (4) or the rear display (5), passes through the space (S1) of the charger body (7') and is guided to the inner plate (78), and can air-cool the charger (3).

[0246] Air (A) in the space (S1) of the charger body (7') can sequentially pass through the charger vent hole (71a) and the base vent hole (97'), be guided to the base (9'), and be discharged to both sides of the base (9') through the side vent holes (98', 99') formed in the base (9').

[0247] The air discharged from both sides of the base (9') is not discharged toward a user located in front of the front display (4) or a user located behind the rear display (5), and the discomfort of the user caused by the discharged air can be minimized.

[0248] FIG. 15 is a front view showing a first variation of another example of a charging device according to the present embodiment.

[0249] In a first variant of another example of a charging device, a vent hole (100) may be formed on at least one of the top and side of the charger body (7").

[0250] A plurality of vent holes (100) may be provided. The plurality of vent holes (100a)(100b)(100c) may include an upper vent hole (100a) formed on the top plate (72) of the charger body (7'), a left vent hole (100b) formed on the left plate (73) of the charger body (7'), and a right vent hole (100c) formed on the right plate (74) of the charger body (7').

[0251] Multiple upper vent holes (100a) can be formed on the top plate (72) of the charger body (7').

[0252] A number of left vent holes (100b) can be formed on the left plate (73) of the charger body (7').

[0253] Multiple right vent holes (100c) can be formed on the right plate (74) of the charger body (7').

[0254] That is, the vent hole (100) can be formed on the top plate (72), the left plate (73), and the right plate (74) of the charger body (7'), and the air that air-cools the front display (4), the rear display (5), and the charger (3) can pass through the vent hole (100) and be discharged to the upper side, left side, and right side of the charger body (7').

[0255] Since the first variant of another example of a charging device has a configuration identical or similar to another example of a charging device, except that a vent hole (100) is formed on at least one of the top and side of the charger body (7'), the same reference numerals are used and the description thereof is omitted to avoid redundant description.

[0256] FIG. 16 is a front view showing a second variation of another example of a charging device according to the present embodiment.

[0257] A second variant of another example of a charging device may further include a waterproof cover (78') that is coupled to the inner plate (78) of another example of a charging device and covers a part of the charger (3).

[0258] An air hole (78a) through which air can pass can be formed in the waterproof cover (78'), and air can flow through the air hole (78a) to the charger (3) and air cool the charger (3).

[0259] The waterproof cover (78') can be attached to the inner plate (78) by means of a fastening member such as a screw.

[0260] A fastening portion (78b) through which a fastening member, such as a screw, passes can be formed in the waterproof cover (78').

[0261] The second variant of the charging device, other than the waterproof cover (78'), has a configuration identical or similar to the other example of the charging device or the first variant of the charging device, and to avoid redundant descriptions, the same reference numerals are used and descriptions thereof are omitted.

[0262] FIG. 17 is a perspective view showing a third variation of another example of a charging device according to the present embodiment.

[0263] A third variant of another example of a charging device includes a pair of chargers (3a)(3b), and the pair of chargers (3a)(3b) may include a left charger (3a) and a right charger (3b).

[0264] The left charger (3a) and the right charger (3b) can be spaced apart in the left-right direction (Y).

[0265] The left charger (3a) can be placed on the left plate (73) of the charger body (7'). A left mounting bracket (not shown) for securing the left charger (3a) can be placed on the left plate (73) of the charger body (7').

[0266] The left charger (3a) can be fastened to the left mounting bracket with a fastening member such as a screw.

[0267] The right charger (3b) can be placed on the right plate (74) of the charger body (7'). A right mounting bracket (79) for securing the right charger (3b) can be placed on the right plate (74) of the charger body (7').

[0268] The right charger (3b) can be fastened to the right mounting bracket (79) with a fastening member such as a screw.

[0269] The left charger (3a) and the right charger (3b) can be covered by the front display (4) and the rear display (5).

[0270] A third variant of another example of a charging device has a configuration other than the left charger (3a), the right charger (3b), the left mounting bracket, and the right mounting bracket (79) that is identical or similar to another example of a charging device or a first variant of another example of a charging device, and to avoid redundant descriptions, the same reference numerals are used and descriptions thereof are omitted.

[0271] The above description is merely an illustrative explanation of the technical concept of the present invention, and those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains will be able to make various modifications and variations within the scope of the essential characteristics of the present invention.

[0272] Accordingly, the embodiments disclosed in this invention are intended to explain, not limit, the technical concept of the invention, and the scope of the technical concept of the invention is not limited by these embodiments.

[0273] The scope of protection of the present invention shall be interpreted by the claims below, and all technical ideas within an equivalent scope shall be interpreted as being included within the scope of rights of the present invention.

Claims

Main body with formed space; A charger housed in the above space and connected to a charging cable; A front display positioned on the front of the main body; and It includes a rear display positioned on the rear surface of the main body, and The above main body is The first mounting bracket on which the above-mentioned front display is mounted and A charging device comprising a second mounting bracket on which the above-mentioned rear display is mounted. In Article 1, The above front display is attached to the above first mounting bracket, and The above rear display is a charging device connected to the above second mounting bracket. In Article 1, A first bracket is disposed on the front display, which is mounted on the first mounting bracket and fastened to the first mounting bracket by a first fastening member, and A charging device having a second bracket disposed on the rear display, which is mounted on the second mounting bracket and fastened to the second mounting bracket by a second fastening member. In Paragraph 3, The first bracket is fastened to the back surface of the front display, and The second bracket above is a charging device attached to the front of the rear display. In Paragraph 3, At least one of the first bracket and the second bracket is A bracket portion fastened to the front display or rear display by a fastening member; and A charging device comprising a hanger portion formed on the bracket portion and hooked onto a first or second holder. Main body with formed space; A charger housed in the above space and connected to a charging cable; A front display positioned on the front of the main body; and It includes a rear display positioned on the rear surface of the main body, and The above front display is rotatably connected to the main body by a front hinge, and The rear display is rotatably connected to the main body by a rear hinge, and At least one of the above front hinge and rear hinge is A first fixed hinge fixed to the main body above; A first hinge body connected to the first fixed hinge by a first hinge axis; A second hinge body connected to the first hinge body by a second hinge axis; and A charging device comprising a second fixed hinge connected to the second hinge body by a third hinge axis and positioned on the front display or rear display. In Article 6, A charging device in which the length of the first hinge body is longer than the length of the second hinge body. In Article 1, The above main body is A charger body in which the above space is formed inside; A charger door that opens and closes the above space; It includes a display body positioned on the upper side of the charger body, and The above front display is positioned on the front of the display body, and The above rear display is a charging device positioned on the back of the display body. In Article 8, A charging device in which a receiving space is formed in the display body to receive a cable connected to the front display and a cable connected to the rear display. In Article 8, A charging device having a drainage hole formed in at least one of the left and right sides of the display body. Main body with formed space; A charger housed in the above space and connected to a charging cable; A front display positioned on the front of the main body; and It includes a rear display positioned on the rear surface of the main body, and The above main body is Base; and It includes a charger body positioned on the upper side of the above base and having the above space formed inside, The above front display is positioned on the front of the charger body, and The above rear display is positioned on the back of the charger body, and A charger vent hole is formed in the bottom plate of the charger body above, and The above base is An upper body facing the lower plate of the charger body above; A front body formed at the tip of the upper body; A rear body formed at the rear end of the upper body; A left body formed at the left end of the upper body; and It includes a right body formed at the right end of the upper body, and A base vent hole facing the charger vent hole is formed in the upper body, and A charging device having an outer vent hole formed in the base above for exhausting air to the outside. In Article 11, It further includes an inner plate connected to the charger body. The above charger is a charging device installed on the above inner plate. In Article 11, A charging device further comprising a waterproof cover that is fastened to the inner plate and wraps around a part of the charger. In Article 11, The above outer vent hole is a side vent hole open on the lower side of at least one of the left body and the right body, in a charging device. In Article 11, A charging device having a vent hole formed in at least one of the top and side of the charger body.

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