Charging Station Enclosure With Hinged Sealing Shells
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing charging station structures have separate first and cover shells that complicate maintenance, are prone to water and insect intrusion, and do not adequately enclose circuit boards, leading to potential shorting and damage.
Innovation Solution
A hinge mechanism connects two shells with a gasket layer for sealing, magnetic attraction for easy assembly, and a four-bar linkage mechanism for secure closure, along with power wiring seats and display devices for enhanced safety and usability.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of repair
If the cover is completely removed for maintenance, then maintenance personnel can access internal components, but the removed cover cannot be properly placed outdoors causing inconvenience
Solution Approach 1:
The enclosure is divided into a first shell and a second shell that can be independently opened via hinge mechanism, allowing maintenance personnel to access only the required section while the other shell remains in place, eliminating the need to completely remove the cover
Solution Approach 2:
The hinge mechanism enables the second shell to be dynamically opened and closed while remaining connected to the first shell, providing flexible access during maintenance while maintaining proper enclosure placement outdoors
2Ease of manufacture
If the first shell and cover are separate, then assembly is simple, but the circuit board is not properly enclosed allowing water and dust intrusion
Solution Approach 1:
The first shell and second shell are merged through the hinge mechanism to form a unified, enclosed structure that completely protects the circuit board while maintaining ease of assembly and disassembly for maintenance purposes
3Ease of repair
If the hinge mechanism is added to connect shells, then maintenance becomes easier, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The hinge mechanism divides the enclosure into separable yet connected sections, enabling independent access to different components without requiring complete disassembly, thus improving maintenance convenience while adding only moderate structural complexity
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The solution provides a secure, easily maintainable enclosure that prevents water and insect intrusion, ensures uniform sealing, and facilitates easy assembly and disassembly for maintenance, enhancing safety and functionality.
Implementation Method 1
a gasket layer, which surrounds a joined portion of the first and second shells
Implementation Method 2
at least one hinge, which is mounted between the first and second shells, so that the first and second shells is selectively openable away from each other or closable to and joined to each other by means of the hinge
Implementation Method 3
the pivot plate, the first and second rocker arms, and the connection bar portion form a four bar linkage mechanism
Data Source
AI summary
An enclosure structure of a charging station includes a first shell including a first opening, a first accommodation zone being formed inside of the first opening for mounting a first circuit board therein, a first cover plate being attached to the first opening to close the first opening; a second shell including a second opening, a second accommodation zone being formed inside of the second opening for mounting a second circuit board, a second cover plate being attached to the second opening to close the second opening; and at least one hinge mounted between the first and second shells to allow the first and second shells to open or close by means of the hinge.