EV Charging Gun Locking Module for Fast Assembly and Repair
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing electric vehicle charging guns face issues with complex structure, inconvenient installation, low assembly efficiency, and high maintenance costs due to the integration of electronic locks and control switches.
Innovation Solution
An integrated locking module that combines the control switch and electronic lock, which is detachably connected to an elastic connector within a housing cavity, facilitating rapid assembly and maintenance by allowing quick replacement of components.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If the electronic lock and control switch are separately installed in the existing electric vehicle charging gun, then the locking function can be achieved, but the structure becomes complex, installation becomes inconvenient, assembly efficiency decreases, and maintenance cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent integrates the electronic lock and control switch into a single integrated locking module. The control switch and electronic lock are combined in one unit, which is then installed as a single component in the charging gun. This merging reduces structural complexity while maintaining the locking function, as the integrated module handles both control and locking operations together.
2Reliability
If the electronic lock and control switch are separately installed in the existing electric vehicle charging gun, then the locking function can be achieved, but installation becomes inconvenient and assembly efficiency decreases
Solution Approach 1:
By combining the electronic lock and control switch into one integrated locking module, the number of separate components to be installed is reduced. The module is installed as a single unit in the charging gun, which simplifies the installation process and improves assembly efficiency while ensuring the locking function is properly implemented.
3Reliability
If the electronic lock and control switch are separately installed in the existing electric vehicle charging gun, then the locking function can be achieved, but maintenance cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
The integrated locking module combines the electronic lock and control switch into a single serviceable unit. When maintenance is needed, the entire module can be replaced or serviced together, reducing the time and cost associated with diagnosing and repairing individual components separately. This integration simplifies maintenance procedures and reduces overall maintenance costs.
Data Source
AI summary
Disclosed is an electric vehicle charging gun, including: a housing, an elastic connector, first cables, and a locking module detachably electrically connected to the elastic connector. The housing is provided with a first cavity where the locking module is disposed, a second cavity where the first cables are disposed, and a first opening which connects the first cavity and the second cavity and where the elastic connector is disposed. The first cables are connected to the elastic connector and a power supply unit. The locking module includes a control switch and an electronic lock integrated together. The control switch controls the electronic lock to lock the electric vehicle charging gun. The electronic lock transmits a feedback signal to the power supply unit through the elastic connector and the first cables, and receives an unlock signal from the power supply unit to unlock the electric vehicle charging gun.