CN217574924U

CN217574924U - Connector installation device and charging rack comprising same

Info

Publication number: CN217574924U
Application number: CN202221059908.6U
Authority: CN
Inventors: ***; 王莉; 仇丹梁
Original assignee: Aulton New Energy Automotive Technology Co Ltd
Current assignee: Aulton New Energy Automotive Technology Co Ltd
Priority date: 2022-04-29
Filing date: 2022-04-29
Publication date: 2022-10-14
Anticipated expiration: 2032-04-29

Abstract

The utility model discloses a connector installation device and contain its charging frame, one side of battery package has first connector, and connector installation device includes: the mounting frame is provided with a second connector, and the second connector is used for being connected with the first connector; the first driving mechanism is connected to the mounting frame and used for driving the second connector to move in a direction close to or far away from the first connector along the vertical direction so as to enable the second connector to be connected with or disconnected from the first connector; and the second driving mechanism is connected to the mounting frame and is used for driving the mounting frame to move along the horizontal direction so as to align the second connector with the first connector in the vertical direction. This connector installation device can realize the charging of the multiple different model battery package of same position in storehouse that charges adaptation, and the compatibility is better, and can save the installation space that the position in storehouse that charges occupy, does benefit to the volume that reduces charging frame.

Description

Connector installation device and charging rack comprising same

Technical Field

The utility model relates to a connector installation device and contain its charging frame.

Background

The conventional battery mounting methods for electric vehicles are generally classified into a fixed type and a replaceable type, wherein the fixed type battery is generally fixed on the vehicle, and the vehicle is directly used as a charging object during charging. The replaceable battery is generally movably mounted, the battery pack can be taken down at any time and placed in a charging bin for replacement or charging, and the replaceable battery is mounted on the vehicle body after replacement or charging.

At present, a battery pack is placed on a charging rack, and a connector installed on the charging rack moves up and down in the vertical direction to be electrically connected with the battery pack or connected with a liquid circuit. However, the positions where the connectors are required to be connected are different according to the lengths of the battery packs of different models, however, the installation positions of the connectors on the charging rack are fixed, so that the same charging bin cannot adapt to charging of the battery packs of different models, and the compatibility is poor.

SUMMERY OF THE UTILITY MODEL

The to-be-solved technical problem of the utility model is that the mounted position of connector on the charging frame is fixed in order to overcome among the prior art, and the battery package that the same position in storehouse that charges can't adapt to multiple different models charges, and compatible poor defect provides a connector installation device and contains its charging frame.

The utility model discloses an above-mentioned technical problem is solved through following technical scheme:

a connector mounting device disposed in a charging bay for carrying and charging a battery pack, the battery pack having a first connector on one side thereof, the connector mounting device comprising:

a mounting bracket mounted with a second connector for connection with the first connector;

the first driving mechanism is connected to the mounting frame and used for driving the second connector to move in a direction close to or far away from the first connector along the vertical direction so as to enable the second connector to be connected with or disconnected from the first connector;

a second driving mechanism connected to the mounting bracket and configured to drive the mounting bracket to move in a horizontal direction so as to align the second connector with the first connector in a vertical direction.

In the scheme, by adopting the structural form, the second driving mechanism is connected to the mounting frame and drives the mounting frame and the second connector to move in the horizontal direction, so that the position of the second connector can be adjusted according to the lengths of the battery packs of different models, the second connector can be aligned with the first connectors at different positions in the vertical direction, and the second connector is ensured to be accurately butted with the first connector; meanwhile, the same charging bin is suitable for charging batteries of various types of battery packs, and the compatibility is better.

In addition, the first driving mechanism drives the second connector to move along the vertical direction to be connected with or disconnected from the first connector arranged on the battery pack, the second connector does not need to occupy the space outside the charging bin during movement, the space outside the charging bin does not need to be occupied, the installation space occupied by the charging bin can be effectively saved, and the space utilization rate of the charging bin is improved; and the size of the charging bin is reduced, and the cost is saved.

Preferably, the connector mounting device further comprises at least one guide mechanism, and the guide mechanism is used for guiding the mounting frame so that the mounting frame horizontally moves along a preset path in the charging bin.

In this scheme, adopt above-mentioned structural style, guiding mechanism has the direction function for mounting bracket and second connector move along predetermineeing the route, realize that second connector and first electric connector are accurate to be connected, and effectively avoided the second connector to produce the skew dislocation phenomenon at the in-process that removes, improved connector installation device's safety and stability greatly.

Preferably, the guide mechanism includes a guide rod and a guide block, the guide rod extends along the direction of the preset path, the guide block has a guide hole thereon, one end of the guide rod is connected to the mounting frame, and the other end of the guide rod passes through the guide hole and moves in the guide hole.

In this scheme, adopt above-mentioned structural style, guide bar and guide block have the direction and restrict the effect, move in the guiding hole through the guide bar for mounting bracket and second connector move along predetermineeing the route direction, simple structure, and the installation sets up very conveniently.

Preferably, the connector mounting device further comprises a mounting plate, the mounting plate and the mounting plate are arranged at intervals, and the second driving mechanism and the guide block are arranged on the mounting plate.

In this scheme, adopt above-mentioned structural style, the installation of the second actuating mechanism of being convenient for and guide block through the mounting panel is fixed, and the erection joint is convenient, and the mobility stability is high.

Preferably, the connector mounting device further comprises an elastic buffer member, the elastic buffer member is arranged between the mounting plate and the mounting frame, and the guide rod is sleeved with the elastic buffer member.

In the scheme, by adopting the structure form, two ends of the elastic buffer part respectively abut against and act on the mounting plate and the mounting frame, so that the elastic buffer part provides acting force for the mounting plate and has a reset function; and the second driving mechanism drives the mounting frame to stably move along the horizontal direction, so that the whole synchronous movement of the mounting frame can be ensured, the mounting frame is prevented from being clamped in an inclined manner, and the operation stability of the connector mounting device is greatly improved. Meanwhile, the elastic buffer piece is sleeved on the guide rod, so that the phenomenon of offset and dislocation of the elastic buffer piece in the use process is effectively avoided, and the stability is further improved; and the elastic buffer piece is arranged between the mounting plate and the mounting frame, so that the space outside the charging bin is not occupied, the structure is more compact, and the space utilization rate of the charging bin is improved.

Preferably, the first driving mechanism includes a guide rail, a slider, and a driving member, the guide rail is disposed on the mounting bracket along a vertical direction, the slider is disposed on the guide rail, the second connector is connected to the slider, the driving member is disposed between the mounting bracket and the mounting plate, the driving member is disposed along the vertical direction, and a driving end of the driving member is connected to the slider or the second connector.

In this scheme, adopt above-mentioned structural style, the driving piece will direct effort on slider or second connector and drive slider and second connector and remove along vertical direction, and the installation sets up conveniently, and with low costs. Meanwhile, the guide rail has a guiding effect, so that the phenomenon of offset and dislocation of the second connector in the moving process is effectively avoided, and the safety and stability of the connector mounting device are greatly improved. The driving piece sets up between mounting bracket and mounting panel, utilizes the interval between mounting bracket and the mounting panel to realize the driving piece installation, does benefit to and saves installation space.

Preferably, the first driving mechanism comprises a guide rail, a slider, a driving piece and a transmission piece, the guide rail is arranged on the mounting frame along the vertical direction, the slider is arranged on the guide rail, the second connector is connected with the slider, the driving piece and the transmission piece are arranged between the mounting frame and the mounting plate, the driving piece is arranged along a first direction which is not parallel to the vertical direction, one end of the transmission piece is connected with the driving piece, and the other end of the transmission piece is connected with the second connector or the slider.

In the scheme, the driving part is used for adjusting and avoiding the arrangement position of the driving part, and the driving part are both arranged between the mounting frame and the mounting plate in space, so that the space beyond the charging position is not occupied, the mounting space of the charging position is fully utilized, and the space utilization rate of the charging position is improved; and the size of the charging bin is reduced, and the cost is saved. Meanwhile, the guide rail has a guiding effect, so that the phenomenon of offset and dislocation of the second connector in the moving process is effectively avoided, and the safety and stability of the connector mounting device are greatly improved.

Preferably, the guide block is a linear bearing; or a bushing is arranged between the guide block and the guide rod.

In this scheme, adopt above-mentioned structural style, frictional force is little, and stability is high, and the installation sets up conveniently, and is with low costs.

Preferably, the second driving mechanism comprises a driving motor and a screw rod, the mounting frame is in threaded connection with the screw rod, and the driving motor is connected to the screw rod and used for driving the screw rod to rotate.

In this scheme, adopt above-mentioned structural style, driving motor will provide drive power and be used for driving the rotation of lead screw, comes control mounting bracket and second connector along the displacement of horizontal direction through the number of revolutions of lead screw to realize the accurate butt joint of second connector and first connector, improved connector installation device's stability greatly.

Preferably, the connector installation device further comprises a first position sensor and a second position sensor, wherein a limiting column is arranged on the installation plate, the first position sensor is arranged on the limiting column, an installation disc is arranged at the end part of the lead screw, and the second position sensor is arranged on the installation disc.

In this scheme, adopt above-mentioned structural style, realize realizing the accurate position control of confirming through first position sensor and second position sensor to the removal of second connector, guaranteed the accurate butt joint of second connector with first connector, and be convenient for operation control, stability is high. Meanwhile, the space outside the charging bin is not occupied, the structure is more compact, and the space utilization rate of the charging bin is improved.

Preferably, the second driving mechanism comprises an air cylinder, a hydraulic cylinder or an electric push rod.

Preferably, the cylinder, the hydraulic cylinder or the electric push rod is respectively provided with a maximum stroke limiting part and a minimum stroke limiting part.

In this scheme, adopt above-mentioned structural style, can be used for controlling the biggest position and the minimum position that mounting bracket and second connector removed along the horizontal direction through the spacing portion of the biggest stroke and the spacing portion of minimum stroke, effectively avoided mounting bracket and second connector because of removing the damage that excessively causes, improved connector installation device's safety and stability greatly.

A charging rack, the charging rack has a charging position for bearing a battery pack and charging the battery pack, the charging rack further comprises the connector mounting device, and the connector mounting device is arranged in the charging position.

In this scheme, adopt above-mentioned structural style, drive mounting bracket and second connector along the horizontal direction motion through second actuating mechanism to can adjust the position of second connector according to the length of different model battery packages, realize the charging of the multiple different model battery packages of same position of charging adaptation, the compatibility is better. Simultaneously, drive the second connector through first actuating mechanism and move in order to be connected or break off with the first connector that sets up on the battery package along vertical direction, the second connector motion need not to occupy the space outside the position of storehouse of charging, can effectively save the installation space that the position of storehouse of charging occupy, improves the space utilization who charges the position of storehouse, does benefit to the volume that reduces charging frame, practices thrift the cost.

On the basis of the common knowledge in the field, the above preferred conditions can be combined at will to obtain the preferred embodiments of the present invention.

The utility model discloses an actively advance the effect and lie in:

the utility model discloses a connector installation device and contain its charging frame drives mounting bracket and second connector through second actuating mechanism and moves along the horizontal direction to can adjust the position of second connector according to the length of different model battery packages, realize charging of the multiple different model battery packages of same position adaptation that charges, it is compatible better. Simultaneously, drive the second connector through first actuating mechanism and move in order to be connected or break off with the first connector that sets up on the battery package along vertical direction, the second connector motion need not to occupy the space outside the position of charging storehouse, can effectively save the installation space that the position of charging storehouse occupy, improves the space utilization of the position of charging storehouse, does benefit to the volume that reduces charging frame, practices thrift the cost.

Drawings

Fig. 1 is a schematic structural diagram of a charging stand according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 2 is a schematic structural diagram of a connector mounting device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 3 is a schematic view of another perspective structure of the connector installation device according to the embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 4 is a schematic partial structural view of a connector mounting device according to an embodiment of the present invention, in which a mounting plate is omitted.

Description of reference numerals:

charging rack body 100

Connector mounting device 10

Second connector 20

Mounting frame 1

First driving mechanism 2

Driving device 21

Guide rail 22

Slide block 23

Transmission member 24

Second driving mechanism 3

Drive motor 31

Screw 32

Mounting plate 33

Guide mechanism 4

Guide rod 41

Guide block 42

Mounting plate 5

Spacing post 51

Elastic buffer 6

First position sensor 7

Second position sensor 8

Detailed Description

The present invention will be more clearly and completely described below by way of examples and with reference to the accompanying drawings, but the present invention is not limited thereto.

As shown in fig. 1, fig. 2, fig. 3 and fig. 4, the present embodiment discloses a charging rack, which includes a charging rack body 100 and a plurality of connector installation devices 10, wherein the charging rack body 100 has a plurality of charging locations for carrying and charging a battery pack, the plurality of charging locations are arranged at intervals along a vertical direction and are used for carrying the battery pack, the plurality of connector installation devices 10 are arranged in one-to-one correspondence with the plurality of charging locations, the connector installation devices 10 are arranged in the charging locations, and the connector installation devices 10 are used for performing electric power docking with the battery pack placed in the charging locations, so as to charge the battery pack.

Specifically, one side of the battery pack has a first connector, the connector mounting device 10 includes a mounting bracket 1 on which a second connector 20 is mounted, a first driving mechanism 2, and a second driving mechanism 3, the second connector 20 is used for connecting with the first connector; the first driving mechanism 2 is connected to the mounting bracket 1 and is used for driving the second connector 20 to move in a direction close to or away from the first connector along the vertical direction, so as to connect or disconnect the second connector 20 with or from the first connector.

In this embodiment, the first connector is located on the upper surface of the battery pack, the second connector 20 is installed on the mounting frame 1, connected to the mounting frame 1 through the first driving mechanism 2 and drives the second connector 20 to move in the vertical direction, and when the second connector 20 moves downward in the vertical direction, that is, moves in a direction close to the first connector, the second connector 20 is connected to the first connector; when the mounting block 1 and the second connector 20 are moved upward in the vertical direction, i.e. in a direction away from the first connector, the second connector 20 is disconnected from the first connector. Drive second connector 20 through first actuating mechanism 2 and move along vertical direction and be connected or break off with the first connector that sets up on the battery package, second connector 20 moves and need not to occupy the space outside the position of storehouse of charging, the motion that has effectively avoided second connector 20 produces the space inadequately, need be to the technical problem of the space extension outside the position of storehouse of charging, can effectively save the installation space that the position of storehouse of charging occupy, improve the space utilization who charges the position of storehouse, do benefit to the volume that reduces the frame that charges, and the cost is saved.

The second driving mechanism 3 is connected to the mounting block 1 and is configured to drive the mounting block 1 to move in the horizontal direction so as to align the second connector 20 with the first connector in the vertical direction. Because the lengths of the battery packs of different models are different from the positions where the first connectors are required to be installed and arranged, the battery packs are connected to the mounting frame 1 through the second driving mechanism 3 and drive the mounting frame 1 to move along the horizontal direction, so that the second connectors 20 on the mounting frame 1 can be driven along the horizontal direction, the positions of the second connectors 20 can be adjusted according to the lengths of the battery packs of different models, the second connectors 20 can be aligned with the first connectors at different positions in the vertical direction, and accurate butt joint of the second connectors 20 and the first connectors is guaranteed; meanwhile, the same charging bin is suitable for charging batteries of various types of battery packs, and the compatibility is better.

Wherein, the first connector and the second connector 20 can be electric connectors to realize the charging of the battery pack; the battery pack cooling device can also be a liquid cooling connector to realize cooling of the battery pack.

The connector mounting device 10 further comprises at least one guide mechanism 4, the guide mechanism 4 being configured to guide the mounting bracket 1 such that the mounting bracket 1 moves horizontally along a predetermined path within the charging bay. The guide mechanism 4 has a guide function, so that the mounting frame 1 and the second connector 20 move along a preset path, the second connector 20 is accurately connected with the first electrical connector, the phenomenon of offset and dislocation of the second connector 20 in the moving process is effectively avoided, and the safety and stability of the connector mounting device 10 are greatly improved.

The guide mechanism 4 includes a guide rod 41 and a guide block 42, the guide rod 41 extends along a predetermined path direction, the guide block 42 has a guide hole thereon, one end of the guide rod 41 is connected to the mounting bracket 1, and the other end of the guide rod 41 passes through the guide hole and moves in the guide hole. The guide rod 41 and the guide block 42 have a guiding limiting function, and the guide rod 41 moves in the guide hole, so that the mounting frame 1 and the second connector 20 move along the direction of the preset path, the structure is simple, and the mounting and the arrangement are very convenient.

Wherein the guide block 42 may be a linear bearing. The friction is little, and stability is high, and the installation sets up conveniently, and is with low costs. Of course, a bushing may be provided between the guide block 42 and the guide rod 41. The damage to the guide block 42 and the guide rod 41 is effectively reduced, and the stability is high.

The connector mounting device 10 further comprises a mounting plate 5, the mounting plate 5 is spaced from the mounting plate 1, and the second driving mechanism 3 and the guide block 42 are both mounted on the mounting plate 5. The installation of the second driving mechanism 3 and the guide block 42 is convenient to fix through the installation plate 5, so that the installation frame 1 can move relative to the installation plate 5, the installation and the connection are convenient, and the movement stability is high.

The second driving mechanism 3 is correspondingly located in the middle area of the mounting frame 1 and the mounting plate 5, the number of the guide mechanisms 4 is four, and the four guide mechanisms 4 are respectively arranged at four corners of the mounting frame 1 and the mounting plate 5. The second connector 20 is driven to move along the horizontal direction through the acting force of the second driving mechanism 3 in the middle area of the mounting frame 1, and meanwhile, the mounting frame 1 and the second connector 20 are guided through the four guide mechanisms 4, so that the second connector 20 can move stably, the situation that pressing force is different on the second connector 20 is effectively avoided, and the safety and stability of the connector mounting device 10 are greatly improved. In the present embodiment, the "middle region" refers to a region near the middle, and is not an absolute point in the middle. Preferably, the "middle region" is a middle position near the upper portions of the mounting bracket 1 and the mounting plate 5.

The connector mounting device 10 further includes an elastic buffer 6, the elastic buffer 6 is disposed between the mounting plate 5 and the mounting frame 1, and the guide rod 41 is sleeved with the elastic buffer 6. Two ends of the elastic buffer part 6 respectively abut against and act on the mounting plate 5 and the mounting frame 1, so that the elastic buffer part 6 provides acting force for the mounting plate 5 and has a reset function; and make second actuating mechanism 3 drive mounting bracket 1 can the steady movement along the horizontal direction, ensure four angular synchronization motion of mounting bracket 1 to can guarantee mounting bracket 1 whole synchronous motion, avoid mounting bracket 1 to take place the slope card dead, improve connector installation device 10's operating stability greatly. Meanwhile, the elastic buffer 6 is sleeved on the guide rod 41, so that the phenomenon of offset and dislocation of the elastic buffer 6 in the use process is effectively avoided, and the stability is further improved; and the elastic buffer part 6 is arranged between the mounting plate 5 and the mounting frame 1, so that the space outside the charging bin is not occupied, the structure is more compact, and the space utilization rate of the charging bin is improved.

In this embodiment, the first driving mechanism 2 includes a driving member 21, a guide rail 22, a slider 23 and a transmission member 24, the guide rail 22 is disposed on the mounting bracket 1 along the vertical direction, the slider 23 is disposed on the guide rail 22, the second connector 20 is connected with the slider 23, the driving member 21 and the transmission member 24 are both disposed between the mounting bracket 1 and the mounting plate 5, the driving member 21 is disposed along a first direction non-parallel to the vertical direction, one end of the transmission member 24 is connected with the driving member 21, and the other end is connected with the second connector 20 or the slider 23.

Specifically, the driving member 21 is used for providing a movement driving force for the second connector 20, the driving member 21 is arranged along the horizontal direction and provides a driving force to the transmission member 24 along the horizontal direction, and the transmission member 24 is expanded or contracted by the driving force, so as to drive the second connector 20 or the sliding block 23 to move along the vertical direction. The driving part 24 is utilized to adjust and avoid the arrangement position of the driving part 21, and the driving part 21 and the driving part 24 are both arranged between the mounting frame 1 and the mounting plate 5 in space, so that the space outside the charging bin is not occupied, the mounting space of the charging bin is fully utilized, and the space utilization rate of the charging bin is improved; and the size of the charging bin is reduced, and the cost is saved. Meanwhile, the guide rail 22 has a guiding function, so that the sliding block 23 and the second connector 20 both move along the vertical direction, the phenomenon of offset and dislocation of the second connector 20 in the moving process is effectively avoided, and the safety and stability of the connector installation device 10 are greatly improved.

As shown in fig. 4, the specific structure of the transmission member 24 is as follows, the transmission member 24 has a fixed end, a movable point and a movable end which are sequentially connected from top to bottom, the fixed end is rotatably disposed at a relatively fixed position, such as on the mounting frame 1 or at a relatively fixed position thereof, the movable end is connected with the second connector 20 or the slider 23, the movable point is connected with the driving member 21 as a hinge point between the fixed end and the movable end, the driving member 21 drives the movable point to move along the horizontal direction, and the movable point is driven to move along the vertical direction by the fixed end, the movable end and the rotation reversing between the movable points to drive the second connector 20 to move along the vertical direction.

The driving member 21 may be pneumatically, hydraulically or electrically driven to provide the driving force. As shown in fig. 3, the driving member 21 is mounted on the mounting frame 1, in other embodiments, the driving member 21 may also be directly mounted on the charging stand body 100, and the embodiment is not particularly limited.

In another embodiment, the first driving mechanism 2 may not include the transmission member 24, that is, the first driving mechanism 2 includes a guide rail 22, a slider 23 and a driving member 21, the guide rail 22 is disposed on the mounting frame 1 in the vertical direction, the slider 23 is disposed on the guide rail 22, the second connector 20 is connected to the slider 23, the driving member 21 is disposed between the mounting frame 1 and the mounting plate 5, the driving member 21 is disposed in the vertical direction, and the driving end of the driving member 21 is connected to the slider 23 or the second connector 20. The driving piece 21 directly applies force on the sliding block 23 or the second connector 20 and drives the sliding block 23 and the second connector 20 to move along the vertical direction, so that the installation and the setting are convenient, and the cost is low. The driving piece 21 is arranged between the mounting frame 1 and the mounting plate 5, and the driving piece 21 is mounted by utilizing the interval between the mounting frame 1 and the mounting plate 5, so that the mounting space is saved.

In the present embodiment, the second driving mechanism 3 includes a driving motor 31 and a screw rod 32, the mounting bracket 1 is screwed to the screw rod 32, and the driving motor 31 is connected to the screw rod 32 and is used for driving the screw rod 32 to rotate. The driving motor 31 provides driving force and is used for driving the screw rod 32 to rotate, and the moving distance of the mounting rack 1 and the second connector 20 along the horizontal direction is controlled through the number of rotation turns of the screw rod 32, so that the second connector 20 is accurately butted with the first connector, and the stability of the connector mounting device 10 is greatly improved.

The connector mounting device 10 further comprises a first position sensor 7 and a second position sensor 8, a limiting column 51 is arranged on the mounting plate 5, the first position sensor 7 is arranged on the limiting column 51, a mounting disc 33 is arranged at the end of the screw rod 32, and the second position sensor 8 is arranged on the mounting disc 33. The first position sensor 7 is arranged on a limiting column 51 of the mounting plate 5, the limiting column 51 penetrates through the mounting plate 5, part of the limiting column is positioned between the mounting plate 5 and the mounting frame 1, and part of the limiting column is positioned on the outer side of the mounting plate 5, the first position sensor 7 is arranged on the part of the limiting column 51 positioned on the outer side of the mounting plate 5, and the first position sensor 7 is used for carrying out minimum stroke limiting detection on the mounting frame 1; the second position sensor 8 is arranged on the mounting disc 33 at the end part of the screw rod 32, and the second position sensor 8 is used for carrying out maximum stroke limit detection on the mounting frame 1. Specifically, the mounting plate 33 only rotates with the screw 32 without moving horizontally with the rotation of the screw 32, and further, the mounting plate 33 is fixed to the end of the screw 32 by a cotter pin. Further, to ensure that the elastic buffer 6 is stably abutted against the mounting plate 5 and the mounting frame 1, respectively, the maximum movement stroke of the mounting frame 1 is not greater than the maximum deformation amount of the elastic buffer 6.

In this embodiment, the switch that second actuating mechanism 3 can be controlled through the position that sets up first position sensor 7 and second position sensor 8 detection mounting bracket 1 to the realization realizes accurate positioning control to the removal of mounting bracket 1, guarantees that mounting bracket 1 can not bump with mounting panel 5, also can not exceed the biggest formation and take place the buffering failure and cause the motion card to die. Further, spacing post 51 and mounting disc 33 can also carry out machinery spacingly to mounting bracket 1, and in case second actuating mechanism 3 breaks down, the part that spacing post 51 is located between mounting bracket 5 and the mounting bracket 1 can be with mounting bracket 1 butt in order to avoid mounting bracket 1 to collide mounting bracket 5 and cause the part to damage, and mounting disc 33 can be with mounting bracket 1 butt in order to avoid mounting bracket 1 to drop from lead screw 32 and cause the part to damage.

Furthermore, in the embodiment, the first position sensor 7 and the second position sensor 8 are respectively arranged on the mounting plate 5 and the screw rod 32, so that the space outside the charging bin is not occupied, the structure is more compact, and the space utilization rate of the charging bin is improved. Wherein the second position sensor 8 is located above the second connector 20 in order to avoid interference.

In another embodiment, a maximum stroke limiting part and a minimum stroke limiting part may be further disposed on the screw 32, and the maximum stroke limiting part and the minimum stroke limiting part are mechanical structures, and the maximum stroke limiting part and the minimum stroke limiting part are used to control the moving range of the mounting bracket 1 and the second connector 20. Of course, a mechanical limit structure may be disposed on the driving rod of the driving motor 31 to limit the moving range of the mounting bracket 1 and the second connector 20, and the embodiment is not limited in particular.

In other embodiments, the second drive mechanism 3 comprises an air cylinder, a hydraulic cylinder, or an electric push rod. The second driving mechanism 3 may also drive the mounting frame 1 and the second connector 20 to move in the horizontal direction by using a pneumatic, hydraulic or electric driving method, and the embodiment is not particularly limited.

The cylinder, the hydraulic cylinder or the electric push rod are respectively provided with a maximum stroke limiting part and a minimum stroke limiting part. The maximum position and the minimum position which can be used for controlling the mounting frame 1 and the second connector 20 to move along the horizontal direction through the maximum stroke limiting part and the minimum stroke limiting part effectively avoid the damage of the mounting frame 1 and the second connector 20 caused by excessive movement, and greatly improve the safety and stability of the connector mounting device 10. In another embodiment, the maximum stroke limiting portion and the minimum stroke limiting portion may employ sensors, by which the positions of the mounting bracket 1 and the second connector 20 are detected to control the on and off of the second driving mechanism 3.

Although specific embodiments of the present invention have been described above, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that this is by way of example only and that the scope of the invention is defined by the appended claims. Various changes and modifications to these embodiments can be made by those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit and the principles of the present invention, and these changes and modifications are all within the scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A connector mounting device disposed in a charging bay, the charging bay for carrying and charging a battery pack, one side of the battery pack having a first connector, the connector mounting device comprising:

the mounting rack is provided with a second connector, and the second connector is used for being connected with the first connector;

the first driving mechanism is connected to the mounting frame and used for driving the second connector to move in a direction close to or far away from the first connector along a vertical direction so as to enable the second connector to be connected with or disconnected from the first connector;

2. The connector mounting device of claim 1, further comprising at least one guide mechanism for guiding the mounting bracket to move horizontally along a predetermined path within the charging bay.

3. The connector mounting apparatus of claim 2, wherein the guide mechanism includes a guide rod extending in the predetermined path direction and a guide block having a guide hole, one end of the guide rod being connected to the mounting bracket, and the other end of the guide rod passing through the guide hole and moving in the guide hole.

4. The connector mounting arrangement of claim 3, further comprising a mounting plate spaced from the mounting plate, the second drive mechanism and the guide block being mounted to the mounting plate.

5. The connector mounting device of claim 4, further comprising an elastic buffer member disposed between the mounting plate and the mounting bracket, wherein the elastic buffer member is sleeved on the guide bar.

6. The connector mounting apparatus of claim 4, wherein the first driving mechanism includes a rail, a slider, and a driving member, the rail is disposed on the mounting bracket in a vertical direction, the slider is disposed on the rail, the second connector is connected to the slider, the driving member is disposed between the mounting bracket and the mounting plate, the driving member is arranged in the vertical direction, and a driving end of the driving member is connected to the slider or the second connector.

7. The connector mounting apparatus according to claim 4, wherein the first driving mechanism includes a rail provided on the mounting frame in a vertical direction, a slider provided on the rail, a driving member connected to the second connector and the slider, and a transmission member both provided between the mounting frame and the mounting plate, the driving member being arranged in a first direction non-parallel to the vertical direction, the transmission member being connected to the driving member at one end and to the second connector or the slider at the other end.

8. The connector mounting apparatus of claim 3, wherein said guide block is a linear bearing;

or a bushing is arranged between the guide block and the guide rod.

9. The connector mounting apparatus of claim 4, wherein the second drive mechanism includes a drive motor and a lead screw, the mounting bracket being threadably connected to the lead screw, the drive motor being connected to the lead screw and configured to drive the lead screw in rotation.

10. The connector mounting device of claim 9, further comprising a first position sensor and a second position sensor, wherein the mounting plate is provided with a position-limiting post, the first position sensor is provided on the position-limiting post, the end of the lead screw is provided with a mounting plate, and the second position sensor is provided on the mounting plate.

11. The connector mounting device of claim 1, wherein the second drive mechanism comprises an air cylinder, a hydraulic cylinder, or an electric push rod.

12. The connector mounting apparatus of claim 11, wherein the cylinder, cylinder or electric push rod is provided with a maximum stroke limiting portion and a minimum stroke limiting portion, respectively.

13. A charging stand having a charging bay for carrying and charging a battery pack, the charging stand further comprising a connector mounting device as claimed in any of claims 1 to 12, the connector mounting device being disposed in the charging bay.