JP2012128972A - Feeding connector device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an easy-to-attach/remove feeding connector device that can be safely and easily removed from a receiving connector after charging.SOLUTION: The feeding connector device configured to break connection with a connected receiving connector when a handle 25 and a trigger 251 are pulled in the same direction includes a lock member 230 that, when the trigger disposed on the handle is pulled, advances via means for transmitting the motion of the trigger, and engaging claws 221 that, when the receiving connector is connected, are moved outward by a loading force into engagement with engaging portions of the receiving connector to block free release of the feeding connector, and when the trigger is pulled to advance the lock member, are disengaged from the lock member and moved inward to break engagement with the receiving connector.

Description

  The present invention relates to a power feeding connector device. More specifically, the present invention relates to a device that can be safely and easily detached from the power receiving connector on the vehicle body side after charging.

  In recent years, reduction of carbon dioxide emissions has become mandatory, and the production of electric vehicles (so-called hybrid vehicles, battery vehicles including so-called hybrid vehicles and battery vehicles) that use a motor as the main power or auxiliary power is referred to as “electric vehicles”. Or production plans are in progress at various locations.

Among such electric vehicles, those equipped with a secondary battery as a power source for a motor may require charging due to a decrease in the amount of stored electricity at the destination.
When the amount of electricity stored decreases, charging is performed in equipment equipped with a quick charger, but the contact type connector of the charger for electric vehicles used in the equipment (hereinafter referred to as the connector on the charger side of the contact type connector) Are one of the important parts. “The connector device for power supply” and the connector on the electric vehicle side are called “the connector for power reception”).

  As a power feeding connector device, for example, a power feeding connector device described in FIG. The power feeding connector device is used in combination with a power receiving connector provided on the electric vehicle side, and includes a claw for performing mechanical connection, a pin contact for performing electrical connection, and an electrical connection. A connection lever for carrying out and a release lever for releasing electrical connection and mechanical connection are provided.

  In the power supply connector device of Patent Document 1, when the power supply connector device is inserted into the power reception connector provided on the electric vehicle side for charging, mechanical connection is performed by the claw, and electrical connection is performed by the pin contact. A connection is made. After charging, the power supply connector device is removed and the series of operations is completed. Since the power supply connector device requires a high output in order to quickly charge the electric vehicle, the power supply connector device has a double lock mechanism from the viewpoint of ensuring safety, and Each of the connection lever and the release lever is released.

Japanese Patent No. 2752032

  However, the power supply connector device of Patent Document 1 needs to release the connection lever and the release lever individually when removing, but since it is also a relatively new field of equipment, the operation procedure is generally known. It is misunderstood that the removal work is completed when one process is completed, and the power supply connector device or the power reception connector is pulled strongly by pulling the power supply connector device even though the connection is not completely released. There was a problem that there was a possibility of an accident such as destruction.

  Therefore, the inventor of the present application has further studied earnestly to solve the above-mentioned problems, and arrived at the structure of the power feeding connector device according to the present invention.

(Object of invention)
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to provide a power feeding connector device that can be easily attached and detached and that can be removed safely and easily from a power receiving connector on the vehicle body side after charging.

The means of the present invention taken to achieve the above object are as follows.
The present invention relates to a power supply connector device that releases a connection with a power receiving connector in a connected state by pulling the handle and the trigger in the same direction, the trigger provided on the handle, and the trigger When connecting to the power receiving connector and the locking member that moves forward through the means for transmitting the movement of the trigger by pulling, it is moved outward by the urging force and locked to the engaging portion of the power receiving connector. The free release of the power supply connector is prevented, and when the trigger is pulled and the lock member moves forward, the engagement with the lock member is released and moves inward to release the locked state with the power receiving connector. A power supply connector device including a locking claw.

  The present invention relates to a power feeding connector device that releases a connection with a power receiving connector in a connected state by pulling a handle and a trigger in the same direction. The power feeding connector device includes a casing, a casing, and a casing. A plug provided at the tip, a cable connecting the power supply connector device and the power supply, a handle formed in the circumferential direction of the casing and protruding in a direction intersecting with the extension line direction of the plug, and the plug First connecting means provided in the vicinity and mechanically connected to the power receiving connector, second connecting means provided in the plug portion and electrically connected to the power receiving connector, and first provided in the vicinity of the handle A trigger that is a release means of the connection means, and the first connection means is a connector for receiving power by protruding or expanding in the circumferential direction when activated A projection or a locking claw that fits or meshes with the projection, a biasing means that biases the projection or the locking claw so as to be pulled in or stored in the direction of the central axis except during operation, and provided near the plug portion. And a locking member that is biased in the front direction of the plug part except during operation, and that protrudes or expands the convex part or the locking claw in the circumferential direction by pushing from the front direction of the plug part to the back, The power supply connector and the power reception connector are provided so as to be temporarily coupled, and the second connection means is provided so that the power supply connector and the power reception connector can be connected to be energized via the plug portion. The trigger is provided in a structure in which the first joining means is released by applying a force to the opposite side of the direction in which the plug is provided, and the force is applied directly to the opposite side in the direction in which the plug is provided. Each by continuing Tsu withdrawal of releasing the feeding connector click means is achievable constructed simultaneously, a power supply connector device.

  When the power feeding connector device is not connected to the power receiving connector, the power feeding connector device is biased forward to cover the locking claw and prevent the locking claw from spreading, and when connecting to the power receiving connector Is provided with a slide cover that abuts on the tip of the power receiving connector and moves backward in the connection direction of the power feeding connector to release the locking claw. It may be exposed together.

  The power supply connector device is one that a trigger is operated by pulling with one or a plurality of fingers or grasped together with a handle, and is always biased toward the plug portion, and the direction of the handle when removing the power supply connector It may be configured to release both the first locking means and the second locking means at the same time by pulling or grasping with the handle.

  The power feeding connector device may include a guard member formed so as to surround the peripheral space of the release means or the trigger in order to prevent malfunction.

Examples of the material forming the casing include synthetic resins such as polyethylene mixtures, FRP reinforced by mixing fibers and the like, natural or synthetic rubber, and the like. The casing may be formed not only from a single material but also from a combination of a plurality of materials.
The handle, the trigger, and the trigger guard member may also be formed of the same material as the casing, or may be formed of a conductive material such as metal if insulation from the inside of the cover can be ensured.

  The handle may be formed in the circumferential direction of the casing and provided so as to protrude in a direction intersecting with the extension line direction of the plug portion. For example, the handle has a shape protruding downward of the casing in use. The position and shape are not particularly limited.

(Work)
The operation of the power feeding connector device according to the present invention will be described. As the power receiving side connector, a connector that conforms to the connector of the Eco-Station quick charging system for electric vehicles according to JEVS G 105-1993 standard of the Japan Electric Vehicle Association is used.

[Before feeding]
The power supply connector device before connection is in the following state.
(1) In the first connecting means, the lock member is urged in the front direction of the plug portion, and the convex portion or the claw is pulled in or stored in the central axis direction by the urging means. It should be noted that the trigger which is the release means is not set.

[When feeding]
(2) The operator inserts (connects) the plug portion of the power supply connector device and the plug of the power reception connector in the same direction without grasping the trigger.

(3) At this time, the protrusion or claw provided in the vicinity of the plug portion and the lock member are operated, and the lock member protrudes or expands the protrusion or claw in the circumferential direction of the plug portion, and the protrusion or the extended protrusion Alternatively, the claw is fitted or meshed with the power receiving connector side, and the power feeding connector device and the power receiving connector are mechanically connected and temporarily coupled. At the same time, the second connecting means is also coupled and connected to the power feeding connector device and the power receiving connector through the plug portion so that power feeding is started.

[After charging]
(4) When removing the power feeding connector device from the power receiving connector, first pull the trigger so as to squeeze the handle together.
By the operation of the trigger, the first connecting means is released, and the convex portion or the claw is pulled or stored in the central axis direction, and the connection of the power feeding connector device and the power receiving connector is released.

(5) Pulling the power feeding connector device to the rear as it is and removing it from the power receiving connector while pulling the handle tightening trigger. In the connector device for power supply after removal, the convex portions or the claws are accommodated, and the other members are also returned to the state before [power supply].

  According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a power feeding connector device that can be safely and easily detached from the power receiving connector on the vehicle body side after charging.

  In particular, the power supply connector device according to the present invention can lock the power supply connector device so that it does not fall off from the power reception connector with one action as described above. An operation of removing from the connector can be performed (the operation of pulling the power supply connector device from the power receiving connector is performed in the same direction (pull direction) simultaneously with the operation of pulling the release means or the trigger). For this reason, even those who have little knowledge of machines can easily use each other, and since it is a natural operation based on ergonomics, operations including removal procedures are difficult to make mistakes, and even people with weak power can operate it. Cheap.

  In the power supply connector device provided with the slide cover, since the locking claw is covered when not connected to the power receiving connector, the expansion of the locking claw is prevented, and the power supply to the locking claw It is difficult for clogging or adhesion of dirt, and malfunctions caused by the dust or the like are less likely to occur.

The right view of the connector apparatus for electric power feeding which concerns on this invention. Explanatory drawing which cut | disconnected the connector apparatus for electric power feeding of FIG. 1 from the front side to the vertical direction. The front view of the connector apparatus for electric power feeding of FIG. Explanatory drawing which showed the internal structure in the state which connected the connector apparatus for electric power feeding of FIG. 1 with the connector for electric power reception with the broken line. Explanatory drawing which showed the internal structure in the process of pulling out the connector apparatus for electric power feeding of FIG. 1 from the connector for electric power reception with the broken line. Explanatory drawing which showed the internal structure in the state which pulled out the power supply connector apparatus of FIG. 1 from the power receiving connector with the broken line.

Embodiments of the present invention will be described in more detail with reference to the drawings.
Please refer to FIG. The power feeding connector device 1 includes a casing 2 having a handle 25 and a trigger guard 26, a plug device 21 provided at the front end of the casing, and an electric cable (not shown; the same applies hereinafter) that connects the power feeding connector device and a power source. And a trigger 251 which is a release means provided on the handle.

  Please refer to FIG. The casing 2 is essentially hollow to accommodate the mechanism inside, and is formed so as to be split into two in the longitudinal direction from the center in the front direction. By combining the divided casings, the tip of the casing is The opening part (code abbreviation) which can attach the plug apparatus 21, the handle | steering-wheel 25, and the trigger guard 26 are comprised.

  More specifically, in the plan view of FIG. 2, the plug device 21 and a mechanism related to its operation are arranged on the front side of the casing 2 of the power feeding connector device 1 (upper left side of the casing 2 in FIGS. 1 and 2). A handle 25 and a trigger guard 26 are provided on the casing 2 base side of the power feeding connector device 1 (lower right side of the casing 2 in FIGS. 1 and 2).

  The handle 25 is formed in a rod-like body protruding toward the base side of the power feeding connector device 1.

  The trigger guard 26 is formed on the front and front lower side of the handle 25 (left and bottom of the handle 25 in FIGS. 1 and 2), and four fingers except the thumb are sufficient between the handle 25 and the trigger guard 26. There is enough space to enter.

  The electric cable is introduced into the casing 2 through a hole provided in the lower part of the trigger guard 26, and the end of the electric cable is connected to a male terminal 214 associated with the plug 210, which will be described later, through the casing 2. (Not shown). A cylindrical cable guard 271 is attached to the hole through which the electric cable is passed to protect the cable from friction with the edge of the hole. The electric cable is introduced into the casing 2 through the cable guard 271. ing. The other end of the electric cable is connected to a quick charger (power source) that supplies power to the power feeding connector device 1 (not shown).

The plug device 21 will be described with reference to FIGS. 2 and 3.
The plug device 21 includes a cylindrical electrode unit cover 211, a slide cover 212 provided on the outer periphery of the electrode unit cover 211, and a locking claw 221 that is a first connection means provided in the electrode unit cover 211. The two lock arms 220, the lock member 230 for expanding the locking claw 221 provided in the electrode unit cover 210, and the plug 210 as the second connecting means provided at the tip of the electrode unit cover 210. And. The plug 210 has a male terminal 214 at its tip.

  The electrode unit cover 211 is a cylindrical member made of the same material as that of the casing 2 body, and is attached to a hollow portion provided inside the front end side of the casing 2 body. The electrode unit cover 211 is provided with a plug 210 connected to the power receiving connector 3 at the front part, and an electric cable and a lock member 230 are introduced from the opened rear part of the electrode unit cover 211.

The slide cover 212 is a short cylindrical member having a bowl-shaped edge at the rear end, and its inner diameter is slightly larger than the outer diameter of the electrode unit cover 211, and is disposed outside the electrode unit cover 211. Has been.
When the slide cover 212 is not connected to the power receiving connector 3, its rear end side is pushed by a spring 213 provided inside the front end side of the casing 2 body, and is always urged toward the front side.
In this embodiment, a compression coil spring is used as a spring. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, any other known elastic body may be used as long as it exerts a repulsive action. Also good.

The slide cover 212 is formed to be slidable back and forth (left and right in FIG. 2) along the electrode unit cover 211. When the slide cover 212 is located on the front side (left side in FIG. 2), The latching claw 221 is provided on the inner side (the inner surface of the latching claw 221 abuts against the latching claw 212 so that the latching claw is exposed to the outside and does not engage with the power receiving connector 3).
On the other hand, when connected to the power receiving connector 3, the slide cover 212 is pushed down to the rear, and the locking claw 221 stored inside thereof is exposed to the outside and is provided so as to engage with the power receiving connector 3. (See FIG. 4).

Each lock arm 220 has a required length of a plate body that is bent at right angles to the outside of the plug device 21 at the tip end side (plug side) slightly from the center in the length direction, provided with a required width, and further bent toward the plug 210 side. It is formed in a crank shape. The distal end side (plug side) of the lock arm 220 is bent outward from the plug device 21, and this portion constitutes a locking claw 221. Further, an attachment hole 222 penetrating in the width direction is formed on the base end side (handle side) of the lock arm 220.
The lock arm 220 is attached to the casing 2 by inserting an attachment pin 224 through the attachment hole 222, and is provided to be movable up and down in the central axis direction and the circumferential direction of the plug device 21 with the attachment pin 224 as a fulcrum. It has been.

In each lock arm 220, a spring 223 is disposed above or below the lock arm 220 as biasing means (see FIG. 2). One end of each spring 223 is attached to the vicinity of the attachment hole 222 of the lock arm 220 and the other end is attached to the casing 2 so as to press each lock arm 220 toward the central axis of the plug device 21. It is.
In this embodiment, a compression coil spring is used as a spring. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a known elastic body such as a torsion spring (torsion coil spring) may be used as long as it exerts a repulsive action. May be used.

The lock member 230 includes a lock ring 231 that is a short cylindrical member, two rods 235 extending from the lock ring 231, a horizontal rod 236 that connects the tips of the rods 235 in the transverse direction, And an attachment portion 232 protruding from the center of the rack 236 in the opposite direction to the lock ring 231 (see FIG. 2).
The outer diameter of the lock member 230 is slightly smaller than the inner diameter of the electrode unit cover 211, and the lock member 230 is accommodated in the electrode unit cover 211 and is slidable back and forth within the electrode unit cover 211.
The attachment portion 232 is provided so that an end portion in a direction opposite to the lock ring 231 can come into contact with a connecting part 24 described later, and a hole 233 through which the support shaft 234 is passed is formed in the transverse direction at the center of the side surface. Yes.

  The shape of the plug 210 can be arbitrarily designed as necessary. However, it is preferable to ensure the shape according to the standard promoted by the Japan Electric Vehicle Association.

  Between the lock member 230 and the trigger 251, there are provided a connecting part 24 and a lever 255 which are means for transmitting the movement of the trigger.

  The connecting part 24 is a member having a length slightly shorter than the interval between the attachment portion 232 of the lock member 230 and the insulator 255, and a long hole 241 formed in the length direction on the insulator 255 side, and a lock member A hole (reference numeral and illustration not shown) formed so as to be pinned to the attachment portion 232 on the attachment portion 232 side of 230, and a pin attachment hole 242 for spring attachment at a substantially lower center in the length direction of the connecting part 24, respectively. Is provided.

  The lock member 230 and the connecting part 24 are connected by a connecting pin 234 by overlapping a pin retaining hole 233 of the lock member 230 and a hole (reference numeral and illustration not shown) formed on the lock member side of the connecting part 24.

  Two locking pins 243 and 244 provided in the casing 2 are arranged in the long hole 241, and the connecting part 24 is connected to each locking pin 243 by the long hole 241 and the locking pins 243 and 244. , 244 can be slid back and forth in the width direction.

  In addition, a tension spring 245 is attached between the mounting pin 243 and the connecting pin 234 located on the front side of the locking pins 243 and 244, and the lock member 230 always supplies power by the tension spring 245. A force to be pulled toward the rear side of the connector device 1 is applied.

  A mounting pin 246 is attached to the pinning hole 242, and a tension spring 247 is attached between the mounting pin 246 and the mounting pin 248 provided in the casing 2 and below the connecting part 24. The connecting spring 24 is pressed by the tension spring 247 to the lock member 230 side.

The trigger 251 includes a spring 253 that biases the trigger 251 forward (to the right side in FIG. 2), and a lever 255 that operates the lock member 230 in conjunction with the movement of the trigger 251.
In this embodiment, a compression coil spring is used as a spring. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a known elastic body such as a torsion spring (torsion coil spring) may be used as long as it exerts a repulsive action. May be used.

  The trigger 251 is of the same length as the handle 25 and is gripped with four fingers other than the thumb (ie, forefinger, middle finger, ring finger, little finger), and its lower end is pivotally attached to the lower side of the handle 25 Yes, it is provided so as to be pivoted back and forth with the pivoted portion as a fulcrum.

  The trigger 251 has a mounting pin 254 provided at the upper end thereof slidably mounted along a long hole 257 of a lever 255 described later, and the lever 255 rotates in conjunction with the movement of the trigger 251. The lock member 230 is moved in the front-rear direction by the lever 255.

  One end of the spring 253 is attached to a mounting pin 252 provided at a position slightly higher than the center in the height direction of the trigger, and the other end is attached to the handle, and is always in a state where no force is applied. The trigger 251 is biased toward the front side of the trigger 251 (that is, toward the plug 210).

The insulator 255 is disposed inside the casing 2 and pivotally attached to the upper part on the base side of the power feeding connector device 1 (upper side of the handle 25).
The lever 255 is provided with a rotation shaft 256 at a substantially center in the longitudinal direction in plan view, a pressing portion 258 is provided on one end side (front end side), and a long side is provided on the other end side (rear end side). A hole 257 is provided (see FIG. 2). The pressing portion 258 is formed in a shape that abuts against the rear end of the connecting part 24 and can be pushed forward.

  When the lever 255 pulls the trigger 251, the lever 255 rotates to the front side (counterclockwise in FIG. 5), and when the trigger 251 is released, the lever 255 rotates to the base side (clockwise in FIG. 5).

  In this embodiment, the trigger of the release means is of the same length as the handle and is gripped with four fingers other than the thumb, but is not limited to this. For example, the trigger of the gun The shape may be such that it is operated by pulling with one or a plurality of fingers. In addition, although it is described as “gripping with four fingers”, this is a general case, and when there is a missing finger or the grip strength is strong, the finger is strong and the finger is strong and the finger is not less than three. It does not exclude the case where it can be grasped.

(Work)
With reference to FIG. 1 thru | or FIG. 6, the effect | action of the connector apparatus 1 for electric power feeding which concerns on this Embodiment is demonstrated. The power receiving side connector 3 will be described with reference to the connector of the electric vehicle eco-station quick charging system of JEVS G 105-1993 shown in FIGS. 4 to 6.

[Power receiving connector 3]
The power receiving connector 3 will be described with reference to FIG.
The power receiving connector 3 is formed in a bottomed cylindrical shape having an opening capable of receiving the distal end portion of the power feeding connector device 1, and a space portion 300 in which the plug 210 of the power feeding connector device 1 can be accommodated in the opening. It has become. The space 300 is provided with a female terminal 310 at the back thereof, and the female terminal 310 is connected to the cord 320.

  The internal shape of the space 300 is a shape in which the edge of the opening (hereinafter referred to as “opening edge 303”) and the vicinity thereof are narrowed or have a small diameter with respect to the inner portion. (Hereinafter, the location is referred to as “opening inner periphery 302”), and a stepped portion is formed such that an intermediate portion between the inner portion of the inner space 302 and the inner portion of the space portion 300 rises at an acute angle or an obtuse angle (including a right angle). The step portion becomes a claw locking portion 301 that meshes with the locking claw 221.

  The inner diameter of the inner periphery 302 of the opening is formed to be substantially equal to the outer diameter of the plug 210 (at least the inner diameter of the opening edge 303 is smaller than the outer periphery of the slide cover 212).

  In the space 300, in addition to the female terminal 310 for receiving the supplied power, information through the telecommunication line (for example, the power supply amount per time unit or the power amount or time until the completion of charging, the electric power You may provide the connection part of the terminal which transmits / receives (various information, such as a charge).

[Before feeding]
Please refer to FIG. The power feeding connector device 1 before connection is in the following state.
(1) Since the rear end of the slide cover 212 is pushed by the spring 213 and is always urged toward the front side, the slide cover 212 is positioned on the front side (left side in FIG. 2).
In this state, the locking claws 221 are housed inside the slide cover 212, and each lock arm 220 is pressed in the direction of the central axis of the plug device 21 by the compression spring 223.

  (2) Since a force that is always pulled toward the rear side of the power supply connector device 1 by the tension spring 245 is applied to the lock member 230, the lock arm 220 that is in contact with the rear side of the lock ring 231 is locked. A force to constantly push and spread the claw 221 portion is applied. However, as shown in FIG. 2, since the locking claws 221 are housed inside the slide cover 212, the width between the locking claws 221 is narrower than the diameter of the lock ring 231, and the backward movement of the lock member 230 is locked. The lock member 230 is blocked by the claw 221 and cannot be retracted, and stops at the tip of the locking claw 221.

  (3) In the above state, the connecting part 24 slides and is positioned on the front side. The lever 255 is rotated forward and tilted, and is pushed out by contacting only a part of the pressing portion 258 to the rear end of the connecting part 24 (see FIG. 2).

[When feeding]
Please refer to FIG. The power feeding connector device 1 during power feeding is in the following state.
(4) The operator aligns the plug 210 and the power receiving connector 3 with the power receiving connector 3 without grasping the trigger 251, and inserts the plug 210 to the back of the space 300 of the power receiving connector 3.
At this time, since the outer diameter of the plug 210 and the inner diameter 302 of the opening portion of the space portion 300 are substantially equal in diameter and the slide cover 212 is larger in diameter than the opening edge portion 303, the slide cover 212 has a tip at the opening edge. After coming into contact with the portion 303, it is pushed down to the rear side of the power feeding connector device 1 and retracts.

  (5) When the slide cover 212 is retracted in accordance with the insertion of the plug 210, the locking claw 221 held by the slide cover 212 is exposed and protrudes in the direction opposite to the central axis of the power feeding connector device 1 (in the direction of expansion). To do. The protruding locking claw 221 engages with the claw locking portion 301 in the space 300 and locks the power feeding connector device 1 so as not to drop off the power receiving connector 3.

  Since the lock member 230 is pulled to the rear side of the power feeding connector device 1 by the tension spring 245, the lock member 230 moves backward, and a gap generated between the locking claws 221 and the peripheral surface of the plug 210 due to the protrusion (protrusion) of the locking claw 221. The rear end side of the lock ring 231 of the lock member 230 enters and pushes up the locking claw 221. As a result, the locking claw 221 is locked with a stronger force.

At this time, the connecting part 24 slides and retreats, and the rear end of the connecting part 24 pushes and rotates the lever 255, so that the rear end of the connecting part 24 and the pressing portion 258 of the lever 255 come into close contact with each other. The trigger 251 is set in conjunction with the movement of (when the trigger is pulled, the mechanical connection is released).
At the same time, the male terminal 214 and the female terminal 310 are also coupled to be connected so as to energize the power feeding connector device and the power receiving connector via each terminal, and power feeding is started.

[After charging]
(6) Refer to FIG. In removing the power feeding connector device 1 from the power receiving connector 3, first, the trigger 251 is pulled so as to hold the handle 25 together.

  The pulled trigger 251 rotates the lever 255 forward to push the rear end of the connecting part 24 forward, and the connecting part 24 slides forward. At this time, the lock member 230 connected to the connecting part 24 also slides forward, and the lock ring 231 that has entered the gap formed between the peripheral surface of the plug 210 due to the protrusion (protrusion) of the locking claw 221 also moves forward. Then, the latching claw 221 that has been released from the gap and has been pushed up by the lock ring 231 is pushed in by the compression spring 223 toward the central axis of the power feeding connector device 1.

  As a result, the locking claw 221 engaged with the claw locking portion 301 in the space 300 is retracted, and the lock to the power receiving connector 3 is released.

  (7) Refer to FIG. While pulling together the handle 25 and pulling the trigger 251, the power supply connector device 1 is removed from the power receiving connector 3 by pulling it backward as it is. In the power supply connector device 1 after removal, the slide cover 212 is slid to the front side by the spring 213 so that the latching claw 221 is housed inside the slide cover 212, and other parts (the lock member 230, the lock arms 220, the connecting parts 24). , Insulator 255) also returns to the state before [power feeding].

  As described above, the power feeding connector device 1 can lock the power feeding connector device 1 so as not to drop from the power receiving connector 3 with one action as described above. The operation of removing the device 1 from the power receiving connector 3 can be performed (the operation of pulling the trigger, which is releasing the mechanical connection, and the operation of pulling out the power feeding connector device from the power receiving connector in the same direction (pull direction)). To be done). For this reason, even those who have little knowledge of machines can easily use each other, and since it is a natural operation based on ergonomics, operations including removal procedures are difficult to make mistakes, and even people with weak power can operate it. Cheap.

  Moreover, the power feeding connector device 1 is preferably used in a power feeding facility for a vehicle including a secondary battery. Vehicles equipped with secondary batteries include, for example, electric vehicles, battery vehicles, hybrid vehicles, electric motorcycles, electric scooters, electric assist bicycles, electric parallel motorcycles, playground equipment and other electric vehicles, ships with electric outboard motors, Vehicles using other motors as the main power or auxiliary power are listed.

  The terms and expressions used in the present specification and claims are for illustrative purposes only, and are not intended to be limiting in any way. The features described in the present specification and claims and their terms There is no intention of excluding some equivalent terms and expressions. It goes without saying that various modifications are possible within the scope of the technical idea of the present invention.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Power supply connector apparatus 2 Casing 21 Plug apparatus 210 Plug 211 Electrode unit cover 212 Slide cover 213 Spring 214 Male terminal 220 Lock arm 221 Locking claw 222 Attachment hole 223 Spring 224 Mounting pin 230 Lock member 231 Lock ring 232 Attachment part 233 Pinning hole 234 Connecting pin 235 Rod 236 Horizontal mount 24 Connecting part 241 Long hole 242 Pinning hole 243,244 Locking pin 245 Tension spring 246 Mounting pin 247 Tension spring 248 Mounting pin 25 Handle 251 Trigger 252 Mounting pin 253 Spring 254 Mounting pin 255 Insulator 256 Rotating shaft 257 Long hole 258 Pressing part 26 Trigger guard 271 Cable guard 3 Power receiving connector 300 Space part 301 Claw locking part 3 The second opening peripheral 303 opening edge 310 female terminal 320 code

Claims (5)

A power supply connector device that releases a connection with a power receiving connector in a connected state by pulling a handle and a trigger in the same direction,
A trigger provided on the handle;
A locking member that advances by pulling the trigger, via means for transmitting the movement of the trigger;
When connecting to the power receiving connector, it moves outward by the urging force and engages with the engaging portion of the power receiving connector to prevent free release of the power feeding connector, and the lock member moves forward by pulling the trigger. The engagement with the lock member is released by doing, a locking claw that moves inward and releases the locked state with the power receiving connector,
With
Connector device for power supply. A power supply connector device that releases a connection with a power receiving connector in a connected state by pulling a handle and a trigger in the same direction,
The power feeding connector device comprises:
A casing,
A plug provided at the tip of the casing;
A cable connecting the power supply connector device and the power supply;
A handle formed in the circumferential direction of the casing and provided so as to protrude in a direction intersecting with the extension line direction of the plug portion;
First connection means provided near the plug portion and mechanically connected to the power receiving connector;
A second connection means provided in the plug portion and electrically connected to the power receiving connector;
A trigger that is a releasing means of the first connecting means provided in the vicinity of the handle;
With
The first connection means is
A protrusion or locking claw that fits or meshes with the power receiving connector side by protruding or expanding in the circumferential direction during operation;
A biasing means for biasing the convex portion or the locking claw to be pulled in or stored in the direction of the central axis except during operation;
A lock that is provided near the plug and is biased toward the front of the plug when not in operation, and protrudes or expands in the circumferential direction by pushing the plug from the front to the back. Members,
Is provided to temporarily connect the power supply connector and the power reception connector,
The second connection means is provided so that the power supply connector and the power reception connector can be connected to be energized via the plug portion,
The trigger is provided in a structure where the first joining means is released by applying a force to the opposite side of the direction in which the plug part is provided, and continues to apply the force to the opposite side in the direction in which the plug part is provided. The release of each locking means and the extraction of the power supply connector can be achieved at the same time.
Connector device for power supply. In a state where it is not connected to the power receiving connector, it is biased forward to cover the locking claw and prevent the locking claw from spreading.
When connecting to the power receiving connector, it has a slide cover that contacts the tip of the power receiving connector and moves backward in the connection direction of the power feeding connector to release the locking claw.
The locking claw is exposed as the slide cover is retracted.
The power feeding connector device according to claim 1 or 2. A trigger is one that is operated by pulling with one or more fingers or grasping with a handle,
It is always biased toward the plug part, and is configured to release both the first lock means and the second lock means simultaneously by pulling in the handle direction or grasping with the handle when the power supply connector is removed. The
The power feeding connector device according to claim 2. In order to prevent malfunction, it is provided with a guard member formed so as to surround the peripheral part of the release means or the trigger,
The power feeding connector device according to claim 1.

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