JP2020048367A - Vehicle charging connector holding device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To reduce the amount of protrusion of a charging connector in the front direction or the left-right direction. A vehicle charging connector holding device (1) having a connector housing (2) for housing a charging connector that supplies electric power when connected to a vehicle, wherein the connector housing is at least vertically and horizontally. It is designed to be rotatable. [Selection diagram] Figure 1

Description

  The present invention relates to a vehicle charging connector holding device.

  2. Description of the Related Art A holding device for holding a vehicle charging connector is known. The holding device described in Patent Literature 1 has a rotating shaft extending in a horizontal direction and rotating so as to move in a vertical direction (vertical direction). Further, the holding device described in Patent Document 2 has a rotating shaft extending in a vertical direction, and rotates so as to move in a left-right direction (horizontal direction).

JP 2010-263665 A JP 2013-046476 A

  By the way, when the charging connector rotates only in the up-down direction or only in the left-right direction, the amount of protrusion of the charging connector in the front direction or the left-right direction can be slightly reduced, but is not sufficient.

  The inventor of the present invention sought to solve this problem by studying this point earnestly. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is an object of the present invention to reduce the amount of protrusion of a charging connector in a front direction or a left and right direction.

  To solve the above-mentioned problems, a vehicle charging connector holding device including a connector storage portion that stores a charging connector that supplies electric power by being connected to a vehicle, wherein the connector storage portion is provided at least in a vertical direction and a horizontal direction. And a vehicle charging connector holding device that is rotatable.

  Further, the connector housing portion includes a holding portion that holds the connector, and a case portion that supports the holding portion, the holding portion is rotatable in a vertical direction, and the case portion is rotatable in a left and right direction. Is preferred.

  Further, it is preferable that the connector accommodating portion has a support portion on the upper surface side and is supported and suspended by the support portion.

  In addition, it is preferable that a configuration is provided that includes a rotation restricting mechanism capable of both restricting rotation of the connector storage section in the left-right direction and releasing the restriction.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to reduce the amount of protrusion of the charging connector in the front direction or the left and right direction.

It is a perspective view of the charging connector holding device for vehicles in an embodiment. It is a figure showing the state where the connector storage part of the charging connector holding device for vehicles in an embodiment rotates in the left-right direction. It is a figure showing the state where the charge connector was connected to the connector storage part in an embodiment. However, the opening of the holding part is located on the front side. In addition, the opening of the holding unit faces downward. It is a figure showing the state where the charge connector was connected to the connector storage part in an embodiment. However, the opening of the holding unit is located on the left side. In addition, the opening of the holding unit faces downward. It is an exploded perspective view of the charging connector holding device for vehicles in an embodiment. It is an exploded perspective view of a mounting part in an embodiment. It is a figure of the state where the charging connector holding device for vehicles in an embodiment is attached to a support. It is an exploded perspective view of a case part in an embodiment. It is a front view of a case part in an embodiment. FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating a state in which the holding unit is in contact with the first restricting unit by cutting a cross section at a position corresponding to an AA cross section in FIG. 9. FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating a state in which a holding unit is in contact with a second restricting unit by cutting a cross section at a position corresponding to a BB cross section in FIG. 9. FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating a state in which when the case rotates, the rotation is restricted by contacting the mounting portion. However, it is a diagram viewed from the bottom surface side, and a part is represented by a cross section. It is a perspective view of a holding part. However, the openings are shown so as to be visible. It is a perspective view of a holding part. However, it is shown so that the back side can be seen. It is the figure which looked at the front side of the holding part from diagonally above. It is a figure which shows the state which supported the charging connector holding device for vehicles which consists of a case part and a holding part directly on the roof. FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view of a mounting portion provided with a restriction hole. It is an exploded perspective view of a case part provided with a regulation pin. It is a front view of the case part provided with the regulation pin. FIG. 20 is a diagram illustrating a state in which the holding unit is in contact with the second restricting unit by cutting a cross section at a position corresponding to a BB cross section in FIG. 19. FIG. 20 is a diagram illustrating a state in which the holding unit is in contact with the first restricting unit by cutting a cross section at a position corresponding to the AA cross section in FIG. 19. FIG. 20 is a diagram illustrating a state in which the holding unit is in contact with the second restricting unit by cutting a cross section at a position corresponding to an AA cross section in FIG. 19. It is a figure showing the state where rotation was restricted in the state where the case part turned to the left. It is a figure showing the state where rotation was restricted in the state where the case part turned to the front side. It is a figure showing the state where rotation was restricted in the state where the case part turned to the right.

  Hereinafter, embodiments for carrying out the invention will be described. As can be understood from FIGS. 1 to 4, the vehicle charging connector holding device 1 of the present embodiment is a connector housing for housing a charging connector 91 that supplies electric power by being connected to a vehicle. A section 2 is provided. In addition, in the vehicle charging connector holding device 1, the connector storage section 2 is rotatable at least in the vertical and horizontal directions. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the amount of protrusion of the charging connector 91 in the front direction or the left and right direction.

  As can be understood from FIGS. 1 to 5, the connector storage unit 2 of the vehicle charging connector holding device 1 in the embodiment includes a holding unit 10 for holding a connector, and a case unit for supporting the holding unit 10. 20. The holding unit 10 is rotatable in the up-down direction, and the case unit 20 is rotatable in the left-right direction. For this reason, there is a planar spread in the moving range of the storage unit. Here, when the charging connector 91 is connected to the opening, the holding unit 10 rotates downward by the own weight of the charging connector 91, and when the charging connector 91 is removed from the opening, the holding unit 10 rotates upward by the own weight of the holding unit 10. It has a structure to do.

  The vehicle charging connector holding device 1 of the embodiment can exert a function of holding the charging connector 91, and includes an attachment portion 40 attached to a construction surface or the like. The construction surface here includes the outer wall of the house, the eaves 98 of the house, columns 99 such as carports, the inside of the cabinet, and the like. Note that the cabinet to which the vehicle charging connector holding device 1 is attached may be a vehicle charger having a charging function, or may be a waterproof or crime prevention device having no charging function.

  As can be understood from FIG. 6, the mounting portion 40 of the embodiment covers a mounting member 41 that is mounted on the construction surface, a support member 42 that supports the case portion 20 and the holding portion 10, and covers them. It is composed of a cover member 43, each of which is fixed with screws or the like. The mounting member 41 of the embodiment has a substantially U-shape in plan view, has a mounting hole 44 on the back surface, and is mounted on a construction surface or the like with screws or the like. A substantially rectangular mounting hole 45 is provided on the side surface of the mounting member 41, and a string, a band, or the like is passed through the rectangular mounting hole, so that the mounting member 41 can be fixed to the support 99 or the like (see FIG. 7). .

  The support member 42 in the example shown in FIG. 6 has a piece 46 extending forward, and a bolt functioning as a support part 81 used to rotatably support the case part 20 is inserted into the piece 46. It has a support hole 47. As described above, it is preferable that the support portion 81 be provided on the upper surface side of the connector housing portion 2 and be suspended and supported by the support portion 81.

  The cover member 43 of the embodiment has a substantially L-shape in side view to cover the combined mounting member 41 and support member 42, and avoids a string or a band passed through the mounting member 41 on the back side. Notches 48 are provided. Further, on the front side of the cover member 43 in the example shown in FIG. 6, a convex portion 49 that contacts the case portion 20 is formed in order to restrict the rotation of the case portion 20 in the left-right direction.

  The case section 20 of the embodiment includes a left case 201 forming a left outer shape and a right case 202 forming a right outer shape. The left case 201 and the right case 202 have two points on the upper side and one point on the lower side, for a total of three points. It is fixed with screws.

  As can be understood from FIGS. 8 to 10, the left case 201 and the right case 202 hold the rotating member 82 on the upper side thereof. The rotating member 82 includes a disk portion 83 and a shaft portion 84, and a resin or the like for facilitating the rotation of the rotating member 82 is provided on the upper surface of the disk portion 83 and around the shaft portion 84. In addition, a bolt serving as the support portion 81 is inserted from below into the shaft portion 84, and the bolt is fixed to the support hole 47 of the support member 42 of the attachment portion 40, thereby supporting the rotating member 82. The case 20 that supports the rotating member 82 is supported.

  A bearing 21 for receiving the shaft 11 of the holding unit 10 is provided inside the left case 201 and the right case 202. Further, inside the left case 201 and the right case 202, a plurality of regulating portions for regulating the rotation of the holding portion 10 are provided. As can be understood from FIG. 10, the first restricting portion 22 provided at the lower portion of the case portion 20 has the opening 12 side of the holding portion 10 facing upward in a state where the charging connector 91 is not held. To restrict rotation. As can be understood from FIG. 11, the second restricting portion 23 provided on the upper portion of the case portion 20 has the opening 12 side of the holding portion 10 facing downward while the charging connector 91 is held. Restricting rotation toward

  A gap is provided between the bearing 21 of the case 20 and the shaft 11 of the holder 10 inserted therein in order to smoothly rotate the holder 10 in the vertical direction. However, due to the presence of the gap, when the charging connector 91 is inserted into the holding unit 10, the holding unit 10 is not fixed, which may cause a problem that it is difficult to insert the charging connector 91. Therefore, in the embodiment, when the charging connector 91 is inserted, the convex portion 24 is provided inside the case portion 20 so that the back surface of the holding portion 10 abuts and the rotation of the holding portion 10 can be suppressed. By providing the convex portion 24, the charging connector 91 can be easily inserted into the holding portion 10. The convex portion 24 is provided near the mating surface between the left case 201 and the right case 202 inside the case.

  Further, a convex portion 25 is provided outside the left case 201 and the right case 202. As shown in FIG. 12, the convex portion 25 provided on the outer side of the case comes into contact with the convex portion 49 inside the mounting portion 40 when rotating in the left-right direction, thereby restricting further rotation in the left-right direction. I do. It should be noted that the rotation in the opposite direction may be restricted by climbing over the convex portion 49 inside the mounting portion 40.

  As can be understood from FIG. 13, the holding unit 10 of the embodiment has an opening 12 for inserting the charging connector 91 on the front side, and is inserted into the bearing 21 of the case unit 20 on both left and right sides. The shaft portion 11 is provided. In addition, a fitting portion 13 is provided above the opening 12 for fitting with a claw provided above the charging connector 91 to prevent the charging connector 91 from falling off. Here, the shaft portion 11 is provided at a position above the holding portion 10 on the opening side. By doing so, the opening side can be rotated upward by its own weight in a state where the charging connector 91 is not held.

  As can be understood from FIGS. 13 to 15, a slit 14 is provided at the rear of the opening 12 so that foreign matter can be discharged from the back side. Further, a rib 15 is provided above the slit 14 to protrude forward in order to prevent water from entering the terminal portion of the inserted charging connector 91 or the like.

  As can be understood from FIG. 14, the holding portion 10 has a protrusion 16 on the back side. The protrusion 16 of the embodiment has a substantially T-shape that is turned upside down. The upper surface of the side extending left and right below the protruding portion 16 abuts on the second restricting portion 23 of the case portion 20, so that the downward direction of the holding portion 10 in a state where the charging connector 91 is held. It regulates rotation. The lower surface of the side extending left and right below the protruding portion 16 is in contact with the first regulating portion 22 of the case portion 20, so that the upper surface of the holding portion 10 in a state where the charging connector 91 is not held. This restricts rotation in the direction.

  In the above example, the vehicle charging connector holding device 1 includes the mounting portion 40, the case portion 20, and the holding portion 10. However, the vehicle charging connector holding device 1 includes at least the holding portion 10 that holds the charging connector 91. Alternatively, a configuration in which the holding portion 10 is supported by the mounting portion 40 without the case portion 20 may be employed. In addition, a structure that does not include the mounting portion 40 but includes only the case portion 20 and the holding portion 10 may be mounted so as to be directly supported by the eaves 98 of the house, the roof of the carport, and the ceiling (FIG. 16). reference).

  By the way, it may be provided with a rotation regulating mechanism capable of both regulating the rotation of the connector housing portion 2 in the left-right direction and canceling the regulation. In this way, it is possible to cope with a case where it is desired to restrict the rotation in the left-right direction and a case where the restriction is to be released. For example, in order to restrict the rotation of the connector storage section 2 in the left-right direction, the connector storage section 2 may be held to prevent or restrict the rotation. The example shown in FIGS. 17 to 25 has a structure in which the support member 42 is provided with a restriction hole 88. The rotation of the case section 20 is regulated by fitting a regulation pin 89 provided on the case section 20 side into the regulation hole 88.

  In the embodiment, the case portion 20 is provided with a regulating pin 89 that can move up and down. In the embodiment, when the charging connector 91 is inserted into the holding unit 10, the holding unit 10 can push up the regulating pin 89 when the rear side of the holding unit 10 moves upward. When the regulation pin 89 is fitted in the regulation hole 88, the rotation of the case 20 is regulated. That is, rotation of the connector storage section 2 in the left-right direction is restricted. In some cases, even if the regulation pin 89 is lifted upward, the regulation pin 89 does not fit into the regulation hole 88. However, if the case portion 20 is rotated in this state, the regulation pin 89 may be fitted into the regulation hole 88. it can.

  In the embodiment, the center of gravity of the holding unit 10 is located behind and below the shaft 11 of the holding unit 10. Therefore, when the charging connector 91 is detached from the holding unit 10, the rear side of the holding unit 10 moves downward. As a result, the force pushing up the restriction pin 89 is released, so that the restriction pin 89 comes out of the restriction hole 88, and the restriction on the rotation of the case portion 20 in the left-right direction is automatically released. As described above, when the charging connector 91 is detached from the holding unit 10 so that the restriction on the rotation of the connector storage unit 2 in the left-right direction is released, the convenience can be improved.

  In the embodiment, since three regulating holes 88 are provided so as to be shifted by 90 degrees with respect to the support hole 47 as a center, the rotation of the case portion 20 can be regulated at a position shifted by 90 degrees (see FIG. 23 to FIG. 23). 25). Note that the number of the restriction holes 88 may be further increased or decreased.

  As described above, the present invention has been described by taking the embodiment as an example. However, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and can be various modes. For example, in the vehicle charging connector holding device, an example is described in which the case portion rotates in the left-right direction and the holding portion rotates in the up-down direction, but the case portion rotates in the up-down direction and the holding portion rotates in the left-right direction. You may.

  Further, one of the case portion and the holding portion (for example, only the holding portion) may rotate in the left-right direction and the up-down direction. In order to achieve this, for example, the rotating member of the case portion may be formed in a spherical shape so that the left case and the right case are sandwiched. Thereby, the case portion can be rotated in various directions with respect to the mounting portion.

  After rotating the connector housing portion in the left-right direction, the restricting member may be brought into contact with or fitted to the rotating member of the case portion so that the rotating member is difficult to rotate or cannot be rotated in the opposite direction. Further, an opening may be provided in the vicinity of the rotating member of the case portion, and after rotating the case portion in any of the left and right directions, the regulating member may be inserted through the opening to abut on the rotating member. .

  Further, a regulating member can be provided on the holding portion. When the charging connector is held by the holding portion, the opening of the holding portion rotates downward, but the back side rotates upward. Therefore, by providing a regulating member on the upper side on the back side and making the regulating member abut on the lower surface of the rotating member in a state where the charging connector is held in the holding portion, it is difficult to rotate the rotating member. Is also possible.

REFERENCE SIGNS LIST 1 vehicle charging connector holding device 2 connector storage unit 10 holding unit 20 case unit 81 support unit 91 charging connector

Claims (4)

A charging connector holding device for a vehicle, comprising a connector storage portion that stores a charging connector that supplies power by being connected to a vehicle,
A charging connector holding device for a vehicle, wherein a connector housing is rotatable at least in a vertical direction and a horizontal direction. The connector storage section includes a holding section that holds the connector, and a case section that supports the holding section,
The vehicle charging connector holding device according to claim 1, wherein the holding portion is rotatable in a vertical direction, and the case portion is rotatable in a left and right direction.   The charging connector holding device for a vehicle according to claim 1, wherein the connector storage portion has a support portion on an upper surface side, and is suspended and supported by the support portion.   The vehicle charging connector holding device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, further comprising a rotation restricting mechanism capable of both restricting rotation of the connector storage portion in the left-right direction and releasing the restriction.

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