Charging Gun Holder Structure for Pin Protection and Cable Management
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Solution Overview
Problem
CCS or CCS-2 charging guns are exposed to environmental conditions such as dust, water, and moisture due to the lack of a cover for the connector pins, and the excess cable lies on the ground, posing safety and serviceability issues.
Innovation Solution
A holder for the charging gun featuring a housing that covers the connector pins, a protecting means such as a blocking pin or hook to secure the gun, and a connecting means to attach the holder to the cable, ensuring the gun is protected and the cable is managed effectively.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the charging gun is mounted without a cover, then the connector pins are exposed and accessible, but the connector pins are vulnerable to environmental conditions such as dust, water, and moisture
Solution Approach 1:
The holder is divided into distinct functional segments: a housing that provides environmental protection, a protecting means (blocking pin or hook) that secures the charging gun, and a connecting means that attaches the holder to the cable. This segmentation allows each component to address specific problems while working together as a unified solution.
Solution Approach 2:
The holder acts as an intermediary device between the charging gun and the environmental conditions. It provides a protective interface that shields the connector pins from dust, water, and moisture while maintaining controlled accessibility through the protecting means.
2Length of moving object
If the cable is longer than the distance from distribution box to the ground, then the cable can reach the ground, but the excess cable lies on the ground causing safety and serviceability issues
Solution Approach 1:
The holder introduces a vertical dimension to cable management by mounting the charging gun at an elevated position on the cable. This prevents the excess cable from lying horizontally on the ground, transforming the problem from a ground-level safety issue to an elevated, controlled configuration.
Solution Approach 2:
The holder structure itself provides cable management functionality. The connecting means attaches the holder directly to the cable, and the holder's design inherently manages the excess cable length by positioning the charging gun vertically, eliminating the need for separate cable management devices.
3Ease of manufacture
If the charging gun is freely hung without a holder, then installation is simple, but the charging gun lacks protection and proper positioning
Solution Approach 1:
The holder merges multiple protective and positioning functions into a single integrated structure. The housing, protecting means, and connecting means are combined into one component that simultaneously provides environmental protection, secure positioning, and cable attachment, eliminating the need for multiple separate protective devices.
Solution Approach 2:
The holder is designed as a multi-functional device that performs protection, positioning, and attachment functions. The housing protects the charging gun, the protecting means secures it in position, and the connecting means attaches it to the cable - all within a single universal component that can be applied to various charging gun configurations.
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AI summary
The present invention relates to a holder for a charging gun, in particular to CCS or CCS-2 charging gun type, and to a device with a holder for a charging gun. The invention relates to a holder for a charging gun, comprising: - a housing (1) configured for receiving an end portion (7) of a charging gun (2), preferably CCS or CCS-2 type such that connector pins located at the end portion (7) of the charging gun (2) are totally covered by the housing (1) of the holder, - a protecting means (3), configured for holding the charging gun (2) in a designated position, - a connecting means (4) that is configured for attaching the housing (1) to a cable (5). The subject of the invention is also a device with a charging gun (2) and a cable (5) comprising a holder