JP7308444B2 - power supply - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to power supply devices . More specifically, the present invention relates to a power supply device capable of holding a plug portion for charging a storage battery of a mobile object.

Patent Literature 1 describes a conventional power supply device. The power supply device includes a charging paddle and a paddle mounting portion. The charging paddle is connected to the vehicle to supply electric power to the vehicle when charging, and is attached to the paddle attachment portion when not charging. In the power supply device described in Patent Literature 1, the paddle mounting portion is attached to the side surface of the housing.

WO2009/047988

By the way, the power supply device described in Patent Literature 1 may be installed, for example, in front of a wall surface. In this case, when the user grabs the charging paddle and attaches it to the paddle attachment portion, the user's hand may hit the wall surface, resulting in poor usability.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is an object of the present invention to provide a power supply device that is easy to use when the plug portion is held by the holding portion.

A power supply device according to one aspect of the present invention includes a main body, a plug portion, a power line, a holding portion, and a mounting portion . The main body outputs electric power for charging a storage battery used as a power source of a moving body, and can be attached to a predetermined construction surface. The plug part is connectable to a charging port of the moving object. The power line connects the main body and the plug section, and transmits power output from the main body to the plug section. The holding portion holds the plug portion when not in use. The plug portion includes a plug body having a handle, and a power supply terminal provided on the plug body and connectable to the charging port. The body has a mounting surface orthogonal to the construction surface. The attachment portion is attached to the attachment surface. The holding portion has a cylindrical holding cylinder into which the plug portion is inserted. The holding portion is attached to the mounting portion such that the central axis of the holding cylinder is inclined with respect to the construction surface. With the plug portion held by the holding portion, a straight line passing through the center of the tip of the power supply terminal and the center of the end of the handle portion opposite to the power supply terminal is the construction surface. incline against

The power supply device and the plug holder according to the above aspects of the present invention have the advantage of realizing ease of use when the plug portion is held by the holding portion.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a power supply device according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a block diagram of the power supply device, the control device, and the moving body of the same. FIG. 3A is a side view of the plug portion of the power supply device; FIG. 3B is a front view of the plug portion of the power supply device; FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view of the same plug holder. FIG. 5A is a side view of the same power supply device when not in use. FIG. 5B is a side view of the same power supply device in use. FIG. 6 is a plan view of the power supply device when not in use. FIG. 7 is a front view of the power supply device when not in use. FIG. 8 is a plan view of the power supply device according to Modification 1 when not in use. FIG. 9 is a perspective view of a power supply device according to Modification 2. FIG. FIG. 10 is a side view of the power supply device when not in use. FIG. 11 is a horizontal sectional view of the same power supply device. FIG. 12 is an exploded perspective view of the same plug holder. FIG. 13 is a perspective view of an adjusting member of the same plug holder.

(1) Embodiment (1.1) Outline As shown in FIG. It includes a power line 4 that connects with the plug portion 3 and a holding portion 54 . The main body 2 outputs electric power for charging a storage battery 82 used as a power source for the moving body 8 (see FIG. 2). The plug part 3 is configured to be connectable to the charging port of the storage battery 82 . The main body can charge the storage battery 82 with the electric power for charging through the plug part 3 by outputting electric power for charging while the plug part 3 is connected to the charging port of the storage battery 82 . The holding portion 54 holds the plug portion 3 when not in use.

The moving body 8 has a storage battery 82 and moves using the electric energy charged in the storage battery 82 . The mobile body 8 is an electric vehicle in this embodiment, but in the present disclosure, for example, a plug-in hybrid vehicle, an electric cart, an electric two-wheeler, an electric three-wheeler, a four-wheeled vehicle, etc., which runs by combining the output of an engine and the output of an electric motor. It may be a wheel buggy or the like. The term "electric motorcycle" as used herein includes motorcycles, electric motorcycles, and electrically assisted two-wheeled vehicles. In addition, the "electric tricycle" includes electric motorcycles and electrically assisted tricycles. The moving body 8 also includes flying bodies such as drones and aircraft.

As shown in FIG. 1, the main body 2 is attached to the construction surface 71 . The “construction surface 71” in the present disclosure means a surface on which the main body 2 of the power supply device 1 is attached, and examples thereof include a wall surface of a building, a surface of a pillar, an attachment surface of a dedicated stand, and the like. Buildings having the construction surface 71 include residences, parking lots, offices, hospitals, welfare facilities, art galleries, museums, factories, warehouses, sports facilities, stores, schools, halls, studios, hotels, inns, transportation facilities, agricultural facilities, and the like. is mentioned. The construction surface 71 may be along the vertical plane or may be inclined from the vertical plane. Moreover, the construction surface 71 is not limited to a flat surface, and may be an uneven surface.

As shown in FIG. 3, the plug portion 3 includes a plug body 31 having a handle portion 32, and a power supply terminal 38 connectable to a charging port. The plug portion 3 is held by the holding portion 54 when not in use, as described above. When the plug portion 3 is held by the holding portion 54, a straight line passing through the tip of the power supply terminal 38 and the end of the handle portion 32 opposite to the power supply terminal 38 is, as shown in FIG. It inclines with respect to the construction surface 71 . In the present disclosure, "the straight line is inclined with respect to the construction surface 71" means that the straight line intersects the construction surface 71, and that the straight line intersects a virtual plane including the construction surface 71. include.

Therefore, when the plug portion 3 is held by the holding portion 54, the handle portion 32 and the working surface 71 are separated from each other. As a result, according to the present embodiment, when the user grabs the handle portion 32 to hold the plug portion 3 in the holding portion 54, the user's hand does not easily touch the construction surface 71, and usability can be realized.

(1.2) Details (1.2.1) Overall Configuration Hereinafter, the power supply device 1 according to this embodiment will be described in detail. Hereinafter, unless otherwise specified, the construction surface 71 is assumed to be a vertical plane, and the direction in which the construction surface 71 faces (the direction perpendicular to the construction surface 71 and away from the construction surface 71) is defined as the front direction. The direction opposite to the forward direction is the rearward direction. The forward direction and the rearward direction may be collectively referred to as the “front-back direction”. In addition, two directions perpendicular to the front-rear direction and opposite to each other along the horizontal plane are defined as “left-right directions”.

However, the definitions of these directions are not meant to limit the mode of use of the power supply device 1 . In addition, the arrows indicating each direction in the drawings are only shown for explanation and are not substantial.

The power supply device 1 according to the present embodiment is a device that outputs power in order to charge a storage battery 82 (see FIG. 2) of the mobile body 8 with power. The power supply device 1 is a dedicated charger for an electric vehicle as the mobile body 8 in this embodiment. The charger is a normal charger in this embodiment, but may be a quick charger in the present disclosure.

As described above, the “moving body 8” referred to in the present disclosure has the storage battery 82 and runs using the electrical energy charged in the storage battery 82 . The moving object 8 includes a storage battery 82 and a charging circuit 81, as shown in FIG. The storage battery 82 is mounted on the mobile body 8 and used as a power source for the mobile body 8 . The charging circuit 81 is a circuit that receives power from the power supply device 1 and charges the storage battery 82 .

The power supply device 1 is installed along the construction surface 71, as shown in FIG. The power supply device 1 according to the present embodiment is attached to the construction surface 71 by a plurality of fasteners (here, screws), and the main body 2 is fixed to the construction surface 71 .

The power supply device 1 according to this embodiment is controlled by a control device 9 as shown in FIG. The control device 9 is a device different from the power supply device 1, and is a device that controls various devices (including equipment) to be controlled. For example, the control device 9 is installed inside the house and the power supply device 1 is installed outside the house, but the control device 9 and the power supply device 1 may be installed in the same place. The control device 9 outputs a “charging command” for instructing the start of charging and a “stop command” for instructing the stop of charging to at least the power supply device 1 according to the present embodiment. , the power supply device 1 is controlled, and charging of the storage battery 82 by the power supply device 1 is controlled.

The control device 9 and the power supply device 1 are configured to be able to communicate with each other. The term "communicable" as used herein means that information can be exchanged directly or indirectly via a network, a repeater, or the like, by an appropriate communication method such as wired communication or wireless communication. That is, the control device 9 and the power supply device 1 can exchange information with each other. In this embodiment, the control device 9 and the power supply device 1 can communicate bidirectionally with each other, and information is transmitted from the control device 9 to the power supply device 1 and information is transmitted from the power supply device 1 to the control device 9. information transmission is possible.

In addition, the control device 9 according to the present embodiment is configured to be able to communicate with, for example, an information terminal 91 owned by a user (for example, a tablet, a smartphone, etc.). It is also possible to control the device 1 .

As shown in FIG. 1, the power supply device 1 according to this embodiment includes a main body 2, a plug portion 3, a power line 4, a plug holder 5, a drawer portion 61, and a cable support portion 62. .

(1.2.2) Main Body The main body 2 is a portion that outputs electric power that can be charged to the storage battery 82 of the moving object 8 . In this embodiment, the main body 2 is connected to a power source (for example, a commercial AC power source) via a power connector (not shown) to receive power. The main body 2 includes a charging section 21 (see FIG. 2) and a housing 22 that houses the charging section 21 .

The charging unit 21 outputs electric power that can be charged to the storage battery 82 of the moving object 8 . Charging unit 21 includes communication unit 211 , energization control unit 212 , relay 213 , protection circuit 214 , and vehicle communication unit 215 , as shown in FIG. 2 .

The communication unit 211 communicates with the control device 9 directly or indirectly via a network, a repeater, or the like. As a communication method between the communication unit 211 and the control device 9 (specifically, the communication unit of the control device 9), an appropriate communication method such as wireless communication or wired communication is adopted. In this embodiment, as an example, the communication method between the communication unit 211 and the control device 9 is wired communication conforming to a communication standard such as a wired LAN (Local Area Network). A communication protocol for communication between the communication unit 211 and the control device 9 is, for example, Ethernet (registered trademark) or ECHONET Lite (registered trademark).

The energization control unit 212 controls energization from the power supply device 1 to the moving body 8 . Here, the energization control unit 212 controls energization to the moving body 8 by driving the relay 213 according to the charging command and the stop command from the control device 9 . Basically, when the communication unit 211 receives a charging command from the control device 9 , the power supply control unit 212 turns on the relay 213 (conducting state) to conduct power supply from the power supply device 1 to the moving object 8 . Thus, the storage battery 82 is charged. On the other hand, when the communication unit 211 receives a stop command from the control device 9, the power supply control unit 212 turns off the relay 213 (shutdown state) to stop the power supply from the power supply device 1 to the moving object 8. , the charging of the storage battery 82 is stopped.

However, the control device 9 only controls the charging of the storage battery 82. For example, when the storage battery 82 cannot be charged in the first place, such as when the storage battery 82 is fully charged, the storage battery 82 is not charged. Similarly, when the plug portion 3 is not connected to the mobile object 8 and the power supply device 1 and the mobile object 8 are not electrically connected, the storage battery 82 is naturally not charged. Therefore, when the storage battery 82 cannot be charged as described above, even if a charge command is received from the control device 9, the power supply control unit 212 does not turn on the relay 213 (conducting state), Electricity is not supplied from the supply device 1 to the moving body 8 .

In this embodiment, the energization control unit 212 is mainly composed of a computer system including a memory and a processor. That is, the functions of the energization control unit 212 are realized by the processor executing a program recorded in the memory of the computer system. The program may be prerecorded in a memory, may be provided through an electric communication line such as the Internet, or may be provided by being recorded in a non-temporary recording medium such as a memory card.

A relay 213 is provided on a power supply path to the storage battery 82 . Specifically, the relay 213 is provided between the connection terminal on the power input side and the connection terminal for the power line 4 in the power supply device 1 . As a result, when the relay 213 is on (conducting state), power can be supplied to the storage battery 82 of the moving body 8 from the power supply source (for example, the power system or the solar power generation facility). On the other hand, if the relay 213 is off (interrupted state), the electric power is not supplied from the electric power supply source to the storage battery 82 of the moving body 8 . The relay 213 may be a mechanical relay having a mechanical contact or a semiconductor relay having no mechanical contact as long as it can be controlled by the energization control unit 212 . In this embodiment, as an example, the relay 213 is realized by a mechanical relay.

The protection circuit 214 is a circuit that protects the power supply device 1 and the moving body 8 by turning off the relay 213 when an abnormality such as an electric leak or overcurrent is detected, for example. The protection circuit 214 may have an element that cuts off the power supply to the moving body 8 in addition to the relay 213 .

The vehicle communication unit 215 communicates with the mobile object 8 directly or indirectly via a network, repeater, or the like. As a communication method between the vehicle communication unit 215 and the moving body 8, an appropriate communication method such as wireless communication or wired communication is adopted. In this embodiment, as an example, the vehicle communication unit 215 performs communication for checking the connection between the power supply device 1 and the moving body 8, checking the state of the moving body 8, and the like, using at least a CPLT (Control Pilot) signal.

In the power supply device 1, the body 2 is electrically connected to the plug portion 3 via the power line 4, as described above. In the power supply device 1 , the body 2 is electrically connected to the mobile body 8 via the power line 4 when the plug portion 3 is connected to the mobile body 8 . As a result, the main body 2 can supply power to the mobile object 8 (storage battery 82 ) via the power line 4 and can communicate with the mobile object 8 .

The housing 22 is a box that houses the charging section 21 . As shown in FIG. 1, the housing 22 includes a housing body 23 having an opening on the front surface and a lid 24 that closes the opening of the housing body 23 in this embodiment. The housing body 23 is composed of a top plate 231, a bottom plate 232 (see FIG. 5A), a pair of side plates 233, and a back plate 234 (see FIG. 5A). The back plate 234 (see FIG. 5A) is arranged along the construction surface 71, and is attached and fixed to the construction surface 71 by screws in this embodiment. The top plate 231, the pair of side plates 233, and the bottom plate 232 intersect the construction surface 71 with the back plate 234 attached thereto. are perpendicular to each other. The width dimension of each side plate 233 in the front-back direction is shorter than the width dimension of the lid 24 in the left-right direction. The width dimension of the top plate 231 and the bottom plate 232 in the front-rear direction is also shorter than the width dimension of the lid 24 in the left-right direction, similarly to the side plates 233 .

Here, the body 2 has an outer peripheral surface 25 . The outer peripheral surface 25 is a surface forming the outer surface of the main body 2 and includes a top surface 26 , a bottom surface 27 (see FIG. 5A), and an outer surface 28 . The top surface 26 is a surface that faces upward, and is the upper surface of the top plate 231 in this embodiment. The bottom surface 27 is a surface facing downward, and is a surface on the lower side of the bottom plate 232 in this embodiment. Outer side 28 includes a right side 281 , a left side 282 (see FIG. 6), a front side 283 and a rear side 284 . The right side surface 281 is the right side surface of the right side plate 233 in this embodiment. The left side surface 282 is the left side surface of the left side plate 233 in this embodiment. The front surface 283 is the front surface of the lid 24 in this embodiment. The rear surface 284 is the rear surface of the back plate 234 in this embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 1, the bottom plate 232 of the housing 22 is provided with a drawer portion 61 . The lead-out portion 61 is a portion for leading the power line 4 connected to the charging portion 21 inside the housing 22 to the outside of the housing 22 . The plug portion 3 is connected to the end portion of the power line 4 drawn out from the drawing portion 61 . The drawer portion 61 will be described later in "(1.2.6) Drawer Part and Cable Supporting Part".

(1.2.3) Plug Unit The plug unit 3 is configured to be connectable to the charging port of the storage battery 82 of the moving object 8 . By outputting electric power from the main body 2 while the plug part 3 is connected to the charging port, the storage battery 82 can be charged with the electric power. In addition, while the plug portion 3 is connected to the charging port, an electric signal output from the moving object 8 can be transmitted to the main body 2 via the plug portion 3 and the power line 4 . The plug portion 3 includes a plug body 31 and a terminal portion 37, as shown in FIG. 3A.

The plug body 31 is a portion that supports the terminal portion 37 and is connected to the power line 4 . The power line 4 and the terminal portion 37 are connected via the plug body 31 . The plug body 31 has a handle portion 32 and a tip portion 33 . The power line 4 is connected to the end of the handle portion 32 of the plug body 31 according to this embodiment.

The handle portion 32 is a portion that a user grips when using the plug portion 3 . The handle portion 32 constitutes one longitudinal end portion of the plug body 31 . In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3A, the handle portion 32 extends along a straight line (this straight line may be referred to as a first straight line S1).

In the present disclosure, "extending along a straight line" means a long and narrow shape that is not too far from the straight line, does not have to be parallel to the straight line, and the overall shape is roughly thin. The longer the better. Examples of the shape extending along a straight line include a linear shape, an arc shape, a wave shape, and the like. The handle portion 32 according to this embodiment is formed in an arc shape and a bar shape.

The tip portion 33 is provided integrally with the handle portion 32 . The tip portion 33 protrudes from one longitudinal end portion of the handle portion 32 in a direction intersecting the first straight line S1. In short, the projecting direction D1 of the tip portion 33 intersects the direction parallel to the first straight line S1. In this embodiment, the angle θ1 between the direction parallel to the first straight line S1 and the projecting direction D1 is, for example, 0° or more and 90° or less. A terminal portion 37 is provided inside the tip portion 33 .

The plug body 31 further includes a hook portion 34 , an operating portion 35 and a guided portion 36 . The hook portion 34 is a portion that is hooked on the plug holder 5 . In this embodiment, the hooking portion 34 is configured to be movable between a hooking position (the position indicated by the solid line in FIG. 3A) and a release position (the position indicated by the imaginary line in FIG. 3A). The hook portion 34 is interlocked with the operation portion 35 , and the hook portion 34 can be switched between the hook position and the release position by operating the operation portion 35 by the user. Here, the “operation” includes, for example, a “push operation” of pushing the operation portion 35 or a “slide operation” of sliding the operation portion 35 along the surface of the plug body 31 .

In this embodiment, since the hooking portion 34 always receives force toward the hooking position, by inserting the plug portion 3 toward the plug holder 5 , the hooking portion 34 is moved to the plug holder 5 . 581 (see FIG. 5B). By "pushing" the operation portion 35, the hook portion 34 can be switched to the release position, and the plug portion 3 can be removed from the plug holder 5. - 特許庁

The guided portion 36 is a portion that is guided by a guide portion 57 (see FIG. 5B) of the plug holder 5, which will be described later. In this embodiment, the guided portion 36 is a ridge 361 provided on the distal end portion 33 . The guided portion 36 may have a shape corresponding to the guide portion 57, and may be, for example, a hole, a rail, a wall, or the like. The protrusion 361 protrudes outward in a direction (radial direction) orthogonal to the protrusion direction D1 from the lower surface of the tip portion 33 . Moreover, the longitudinal direction of the protrusion 361 is along the projecting direction D1.

The terminal portion 37 is connected to the terminal of the charging port of the storage battery 82 of the moving body 8 . In this embodiment, the terminal section 37 includes a power supply terminal 38, a grounding terminal 370, and a signal transmission terminal 39, as shown in FIG. 3B. The power supply terminal 38 is a terminal for outputting the power sent from the power line 4 to the charging port of the storage battery 82 . The power supply terminal 38 includes a plurality of (here, two) terminals 38a and 38b in this embodiment. Each terminal 38a, 38b of the power supply terminal 38 extends along the projecting direction D1. The plurality of terminals 38a and 38b of the power supply terminal 38 all have the same length, and their tip surfaces are positioned on the same plane. The power supply terminal 38 comprises a plurality of terminals 38a, 38b in this embodiment, but may consist of a single terminal in the present disclosure.

The signal transmission terminal 39 is a terminal to which an electric signal output from the moving body 8 via the charging port is input. The signal transmission terminal 39 includes a plurality of (here, two) terminals 39a and 39b in this embodiment. Each terminal 39a, 39b of the signal transmission terminal 39 extends along the projecting direction D1. The plurality of terminals 39a and 39b of the signal transmission terminal 39 all have the same length, and their tip surfaces are positioned on the same plane. Terminals 39 a and 39 b of signal transmission terminal 39 have a smaller cross-sectional area than terminals 38 a and 38 b of power supply terminal 38 . The signal transmission terminal 39 includes a plurality of terminals 39a and 39b in this embodiment, but may be configured with a single terminal in the present disclosure. Each terminal 38 a , 38 b , 39 a , 39 b of the power supply terminal 38 and the signal transmission terminal 39 is shorter than the ground terminal 370 .

The grounding terminal 370 is a terminal for grounding. The ground terminal 370 extends along the projecting direction D1. There is one grounding terminal 370 in this embodiment. However, the grounding terminal 370 may be composed of a plurality of terminals.

(1.2.4) Power Line The power line 4 electrically connects the main body 2 and the plug portion 3 . The power line 4 transmits at least the power output from the main body 2 to the plug portion 3 . In this embodiment, the power line 4 also has a function of transmitting an electrical signal output from the storage battery 82 of the mobile body 8 to the main body 2 . The power line 4 is flexible and can be deformed, for example, straightened or wound. In this embodiment, the power line 4 includes a plurality of (here, two) feeder lines (not shown), one ground line (not shown), one signal line (not shown), and a covering of these lines. and a sheath 41 for . The power supply line is connected to each terminal 38a, 38b of the power supply terminal 38. As shown in FIG. Signal lines are connected to terminals 39 a and 39 b of the signal transmission terminal 39 . The ground wire is connected to the ground terminal 370 .

(1.2.5) Plug Holder As shown in FIG. 1, the plug holder 5 is a member having a holding portion 54 capable of holding the plug portion 3 when not in use. The plug retainer 5 is attached at a predetermined position. The plug retainer 5 is attached to the right side plate 233 of the housing 22 in this embodiment, that is, attached to the right side 281 of the main body 2 . In other words, in this embodiment, the predetermined position is the right side surface 281 of the main body 2 . However, in the present disclosure, the predetermined location where the plug retainer 5 is attached may be the left side 282 . In short, it may be one of the surfaces 29 (here, the right side 281 and the left side 282) of the outer peripheral surface 25 that intersect the construction surface 71 and are along the vertical plane. In addition, the predetermined positions may be the top surface 26 , the bottom surface 27 , the front surface 283 , or the rear surface 284 if there is a portion of the rear surface 284 that does not contact the construction surface 71 . In short, the predetermined position may be any one of the outer peripheral surfaces 25 of the main body 2 .

Here, it has been described that the “predetermined position” according to the present embodiment is any one of the outer peripheral surface 25 of the main body 2, but in the present disclosure, the “predetermined position” may be the inside of the main body 2. good. Furthermore, the "predetermined position" according to the present disclosure does not have to be on the main body 2, and may be the construction surface 71, a stand dedicated to the plug holder 5, a pole, a wall attached to the construction surface 71, or the like. There is no particular limitation as long as it can hold 3.

The plug retainer 5 is mounted below the center in the body 2 in this embodiment. In this embodiment, the plug holder 5 is attached to the main body 2 so that the holding portion 54 is below the center of the main body 2 in the vertical direction. More specifically, plug retainer 5 is attached to the lower end of face 29 of body 2 .

In the present disclosure, the retainer 54 being “mounted below the center of the main body 2” means that at least a portion of the retainer 54 is positioned below the center of the main body 2 with the plug retainer 5 attached at a predetermined position. means that it is located below Therefore, the plug holder 5 may be attached to the substantially central portion of the main body 2 in the vertical direction as long as at least part of the holding portion 54 is positioned below the vertical center of the main body 2 . This makes it easier for the user to hold the plug portion 3 in the holding portion 54 .

The plug retainer 5 includes a mounting portion 51 and a retaining portion 54, as shown in FIG.

The attachment portion 51 is a portion that can be attached to the attachment surface 72 . In this embodiment, the mounting portion 51 is arranged between the holding portion 54 and the mounting surface 72 to which the holding portion 54 is attached. The holding portion 54 is fixed to the mounting portion 51 in this embodiment.

Here, the "mounting surface 72" referred to in the present disclosure is a surface to which the plug retainer 5 is attached and means a surface at a predetermined position. In this embodiment, the mounting surface 72 is the surface 29 of the main body 2 and is a vertical surface. Moreover, the mounting surface 72 is not limited to a flat surface, and may be, for example, an uneven surface, a stepped surface, a wave surface, or the like. The mounting surface 72 is orthogonal to the construction surface 71 and along the vertical plane in this embodiment.

The mounting portion 51 includes a frame 52 and a case 53, as shown in FIG. The frame 52 is a member that forms the skeleton of the mounting portion 51 . The frame 52 includes a facing surface 521 facing the mounting surface 72 and a holding portion fixing surface 522 inclined with respect to the facing surface 521 . Both the facing surface 521 and the holding portion fixing surface 522 are flat surfaces. The frame 52 is mounted on the mounting surface 72 with the facing surface 521 facing the mounting surface 72 and in contact with the mounting surface 72 . In this embodiment, frame 52 is screwed to mounting surface 72 .

In this embodiment, the holding portion fixing surface 522 is inclined with respect to the opposing surface 521 when viewed in the vertical direction. Specifically, the holding portion fixing surface 522 is inclined so that the dimension between it and the opposing surface 521 increases in the rearward direction. Furthermore, the holding portion fixing surface 522 is inclined with respect to the opposing surface 521 when viewed in the front-rear direction. Specifically, the holding portion fixing surface 522 is inclined so that the dimension between it and the opposing surface 521 becomes narrower as it goes downward.

A case 53 covers the frame 52 . Although the case 53 is attached to the frame 52 in this embodiment, it may be attached directly to the attachment surface 72 . The case 53 is formed in a rectangular tube shape.

The holding portion 54 is a portion that holds the plug portion 3 when not in use. In this embodiment, the holding portion 54 is attached to the holding portion fixing surface 522 of the frame 52 and fixed to the holding portion fixing surface 522 . The holding portion 54 includes a fixing plate 55 , a holding cylinder 56 provided integrally with the fixing plate 55 , a guide portion 57 , and an engaging member 58 having a hooking hole 581 .

The fixing plate 55 is fixed to the holding portion fixing surface 522 . The fixed plate 55 is formed in a rectangular plate shape in this embodiment. A plurality of through-holes 551 are formed in the four corners of the fixing plate 55 , and the fixing plate 55 is fixed to the frame 52 by screwing screws through the through-holes 551 into the holding portion fixing surface 522 . be.

The holding tube 56 is a portion into which the plug portion 3 is inserted. A central axis 561 (see FIG. 5B) of the holding cylinder 56 is orthogonal to the fixing plate 55 . The end of the holding tube 56 on the side of the fixed plate 55 is closed by the fixed plate 55 and is formed into a bottomed tube shape. The holding tube 56 is cylindrical in this embodiment. A central axis 561 (see FIG. 5) of the holding cylinder 56 is orthogonal to the holding portion fixing surface 522 .

The guide portion 57 is a portion that serves as a guide when the plug portion 3 is inserted into the holding portion 54 along one direction. The guide portion 57 restricts movement of the plug portion 3 in a direction other than the one direction (a direction intersecting the one direction) by coming into contact with a portion of the plug portion 3 . The guiding direction of the guide portion 57 is inclined with respect to the mounting surface 72 in this embodiment. Therefore, in this embodiment, the guiding direction of the guide portion 57 is also inclined with respect to the construction surface 71 .

The guide portion 57 is a groove formed in a part of the holding cylinder 56 in this embodiment, and the groove is parallel to the central axis 561 of the holding cylinder 56 . Therefore, in the present embodiment, the "one direction" is parallel to the central axis 561 of the holding cylinder 56, and the working surface is downward and forward as it goes outward in the left-right direction with respect to the main body 2. It is tilted against 71. However, the “one direction” referred to in the present disclosure does not need to follow a downward and forward direction as it goes outward in the left-right direction with respect to the main body 2, but may follow a predetermined direction. The “predetermined direction” here means a direction from an arbitrary position to a position where the plug portion 3 is appropriately held with respect to the holding portion 54 . In this embodiment, "one direction" is along a straight line, but in the present disclosure, "one direction" may be along a curve such as a portion of a spiral, an arc, or the like.

Here, although the guide portion 57 is formed in a part of the holding cylinder 56 in this embodiment, for example, a guide rail parallel to the central axis 561 of the holding cylinder 56 is formed at a different location from the holding cylinder 56 . may be provided, or a guide pin may be provided. Further, the inner peripheral surface of the holding cylinder 56 may be used as the guide portion 57, and the guide portion 57 and the holding cylinder 56 may be used together.

The engaging member 58 is a member having a hooking hole 581 with which the hooking portion 34 of the plug portion 3 is hooked. The engagement member 58 is arranged on the holding tube 56 and screwed to the fixing plate 55 in this embodiment. Thereby, the engaging member 58 is fixed to the holding cylinder 56 .

In the present disclosure, the position where the engaging member 58 is arranged may be at a position corresponding to the hooking portion 34 when the plug portion 3 is inserted into the holding tube 56 , and is positioned forwardly with respect to the holding tube 56 . It may be arranged rearwardly or downwardly. Moreover, although the hook hole 581 is a recess having the bottom surface 27 in this embodiment, it may be a through hole.

The plug holder 5 holds the plug portion 3 as shown in FIG. 5A. The user moves the guided portion 36 (projection 361 ) of the plug portion 3 along the guide portion 57 and moves the plug portion 3 toward the plug holding portion 54 . Then, the plug portion 3 is guided by the guide portion 57 and moves along one direction, and the hooking portion 34 is hooked on the hooking hole 581 . As a result, the plug portion 3 is held by the holding portion 54 .

In this embodiment, one direction in which the guide portion 57 guides the plug portion 3 is inclined with respect to the construction surface 71 . Therefore, as shown in FIG. 6, the center 38c (see FIG. 3B) of the tip of the power supply terminal 38 and the center of the end (hereinafter referred to as rear end) opposite to the terminal 38 in the longitudinal direction of the handle portion 32 321 (sometimes referred to as a second straight line S2) is inclined with respect to the construction surface 71 . Therefore, even if the user grabs the handle portion 32 and causes the holding portion 54 to hold the plug portion 3 , the hand holding the handle portion 32 can be prevented from coming into contact with the construction surface 71 . 6, θ2 represents the angle of the straight line S2 with respect to the construction surface 71. As shown in FIG. θ2 is, for example, larger than 0° and smaller than 90°. In particular, θ2 may be 5° or more and 45° or less. Furthermore, θ2 may be 10° or more and 20° or less.

The “center 38 c of the tip of the power supply terminal 38 ” in the present disclosure means the centroid of the tip surface of the power supply terminal 38 . Thus, in this embodiment, it is the center between the tip surfaces of the two terminals 38a, 38b of the power supply terminal 38, as shown in FIG. 3B. If the power supply terminal 38 has three terminals, it is the centroid of a figure (triangle) formed by connecting the centers of the tip surfaces of the terminals. When a plurality of terminals are arranged in a straight line, it is the center of a line segment formed by connecting the centers of the tip surfaces of the terminals. Further, the “center 321 of the rear end of the handle portion 32 ” referred to in the present disclosure means the centroid of the outer shape of the rear end surface of the handle portion 32 .

When the plug portion 3 is held by the holding portion 54, as shown in FIG. 6, the plug portion 3 is accommodated between the first virtual plane H1 and the second virtual plane H2. The first virtual plane H1 is a virtual plane including the surface of the main body 2 opposite to the construction surface 71 (that is, the front surface 283). A second virtual plane H2 is a virtual plane including the construction surface 71 . In this embodiment, the second virtual plane H2 is the construction surface 71 and has a substance. Although the first virtual plane H1 and the second virtual plane H2 are parallel in this embodiment, they may not be parallel. When the plug portion 3 is accommodated between the first virtual plane H1 and the second virtual plane H2, the storability of the plug portion 3 when held by the holding portion 54 can be enhanced.

Here, the term "fitted" as used in the present disclosure includes that the first virtual plane H1 (or the second virtual plane H2) and the surface of the plug portion 3 are positioned on the same plane. However, in the present embodiment, the plug portion 3 is separated from the first virtual plane H1 toward the second virtual plane H2.

Further, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 7, one direction in which the guide portion 57 guides the plug portion 3 is upward in the left-right direction as it goes from the plug holder 5 toward the main body 2 . leaning Therefore, when the user grasps the handle portion 32 and moves the plug portion 3 toward the plug holding portion 54 , the tip portion 33 of the plug portion 3 moves in a state of being positioned above the handle portion 32 . can be made As a result, the plug portion 3 can be moved while preventing the power line 4 from being lifted more than necessary, which is convenient for the user.

At this time, in the state where the plug portion 3 is held by the holding portion 54, the second straight line S2 inclines upward in the direction from the plug holder 5 toward the main body 2 side. Therefore, the power line 4 can be hung downward along the handle portion 32 of the plug portion 3, and the storability of the power line 4 can be improved. The power line 4 is supported by a cable support portion 62 provided on the bottom plate 232 of the main body 2 .

(1.2.6) Drawer Portion and Cable Support Portion As shown in FIG. 1, the drawer portion 61 is a portion that draws out the power line 4 connected to the charging portion 21 inside the housing 22 to the outside of the housing 22 . The drawer portion 61 is provided on the bottom plate 232 of the housing 22 as shown in FIG. 5B. As shown in FIG. 5B , the drawer portion 61 is formed in a cylindrical shape protruding downward from the bottom plate 232 . However, the drawer portion 61 may be a through hole formed in the bottom plate 232 . The power line 4 is passed through the drawer portion 61 and the power line 4 is pulled out from the bottom surface 27 of the main body 2 .

The center of the drawer portion 61 is located rearward from the center of the main body 2 in the front-rear direction. However, the drawer portion 61 may be arranged at any position in the front-rear direction with respect to the bottom surface 27 of the main body 2 .

The cable support portion 62 can support a portion of the power line 4 . In this embodiment, the cable support portion 62 is located on the side opposite to the construction surface 71 with respect to the center of the drawer portion 61 in the direction orthogonal to the construction surface 71 . That is, the cable support portion 62 is arranged in front of the center of the drawer portion 61 . In the present disclosure, "located on the side opposite to the construction surface 71 with respect to the center of the drawer portion 61 in the direction orthogonal to the construction surface 71" means that the boundary of the connection portion 621 between the cable support portion 62 and the bottom plate 232 is It means that it is on the opposite side of the construction surface 71 from the center of the drawer portion 61 . In the present embodiment, the connecting portion 621 is linear along the vertical direction, but in the present disclosure, it may be inclined with respect to the vertical plane or formed in a stepped shape. It is sufficient that the upper end of the connecting portion 621 is positioned in front of the center of the drawer portion 61 .

The cable support portion 62 includes a connection portion 621 , a support portion 622 and a restriction portion 623 . The connection portion 621 is a portion that connects the support portion 622 and the bottom plate 232 . In this embodiment, the connecting portion 621 is composed of a pair of rods extending downward from the bottom plate 232, but may be inclined with respect to the vertical plane as described above. The support portion 622 is a portion that supports a portion of the power line 4 . In this embodiment, the support portion 622 extends forward from the lower end of the connection portion 621 . The restriction portion 623 restricts movement of the power line 4 supported by the support portion 622 . The restriction portion 623 protrudes upward from the front end of the support portion 622 . The front end of the restricting portion 623 is located on the same plane as the front surface 283 of the main body 2, as shown in FIG. 5B. In short, the front end of the restricting portion 623 is located on the same plane as the first imaginary plane H1.

Here, it is preferable that the front end of the restricting portion 623 is positioned at the same position or further rearward than the first imaginary plane H1 in the front-rear direction. This can prevent the cable support portion 62 from becoming an obstacle. In addition, since the cable support portion 62 is arranged in front of the drawer portion 61, the work of supporting the power line 4 on the support portion 622 (for example, the work of winding it around the support portion 622) can be easily performed, which is convenient.

(2) Modifications The embodiment described above is merely one of various embodiments of the present disclosure. The embodiments can be modified in various ways according to design and the like as long as the object of the present disclosure can be achieved. Modifications will be described below. Modifications described below can be applied in combination as appropriate.

(2.1) Modification 1
In the power supply device 1 according to the above-described embodiment, the direction in which the guide portion 57 guides the plug portion 3 is inclined with respect to the construction surface 71. However, as shown in FIG. It is along the construction surface 71 . However, in Modification 1, the plug portion 3 is held by the holding portion 54 in a state of being rotated about the axis S3 along the projecting direction D1 of the above-described embodiment, which is the direction in which the handle portion 32 extends. A first straight line S1 is inclined with respect to the construction surface 71 . Assuming that the first straight line S1 passes through the first position P1 and the second position P2, the dimension A2 between the construction surface 71 and the second position P2 is the dimension between the construction surface 71 and the first position P1. Larger than A1. In the present embodiment, the first position P1 is positioned at the center of the end portion of the handle portion 32 on the distal end portion 33 side in the longitudinal direction. The second position is located at the center 321 of the rear end of the handle portion 32 in the longitudinal direction in this embodiment.

According to this modified example, the first straight line S1 is inclined with respect to the construction surface 71, so that when the plug portion 3 is held by the holding portion 54, the center 38c of the tip of the power supply terminal 38 and the handle are aligned. A straight line S2 passing through the center 321 of the rear end of the portion 32 is inclined with respect to the construction surface 71 . Therefore, according to this modified example, even if the guide portion 57 guides the plug portion 3 along the mounting surface 71 with respect to the holding portion 54 , when the user causes the holding portion 54 to hold the plug portion 3 . It is possible to prevent the hand holding the handle part 32 from hitting the construction surface 71. - 特許庁

In the present disclosure, "leading along the construction surface 71" may not be parallel to the construction surface 71, and may be slightly inclined with respect to the construction surface 71.

(2.2) Modification 2
9 to 11 show a power supply device 1A of Modification 2. FIG. The power supply device 1A is different from the power supply device 1 according to the above embodiment in that the left side surface 282 of the housing 22, which is the left side surface of the main body 2, is provided with a plug holder 5A. The plug holder 5A has a mounting portion 51 and a holding portion 54, which have the same structure as the plug holder 5. As shown in FIG. That is, in the power supply device 1 according to the above embodiment, the plug holder 5 is attached to the right side surface 281 of the housing 22, which is the right side surface of the main body 2, but in the power supply device 1A according to this modification, The plug retainer 5A is attached to the left side surface 282 using the attachment portion 51 and the holding portion 54 having the same structure. In short, the plug holders (5, 5A) can be attached by selecting either one of the surfaces on both sides in one direction with respect to the main body 2 or the surface in the other direction. Thereby, for example, when attaching the plug holder 5 to the right side surface 281 and when attaching the plug holder 5A to the left side surface 282, the members of the mounting portion 51 and the holding portion 54 can be shared. Inventory management and manufacturing costs can be omitted.

As shown in FIGS. 10 to 12, the plug holder 5A includes a mounting portion 51, a holding portion 54, and an adjusting member 59. As shown in FIGS. The mounting portion 51 and the holding portion 54 have the same structure as in the first embodiment.

The adjusting member 59 is a member for adjusting the second straight line S2 when the holding portion 54 holds the plug portion 3 so as to be inclined with respect to the construction surface 71, as shown in FIG. The adjustment member 59 inclines the second straight line S2 by an angle θ2 with respect to the construction surface 71, similarly to the power supply device 1. As shown in FIG. The adjusting member 59 is provided between the mounting portion 51 and the holding portion 54 . More specifically, the adjusting member 59 is arranged between the case 53 and the holding portion 55 .

The adjustment member 59 includes a first member 591 and a second member 593, as shown in FIGS.

First member 591 has a first surface 592 . The first surface 592 is a surface that faces at least a portion of the mounting portion 51 . The first surface 592 is one surface (outer surface) in the thickness direction of the first flat plate 591 . The first surface 592 is flat and faces the partition plate inside the case 53 . The first flat plate 591 is fixed to the frame 52 via fasteners F2. More specifically, the first member 591 includes a first flat plate portion 5911 and a pair of first side plate portions 5912 . The first flat plate portion 5911 has a rectangular shape. The surface of the first flat plate portion 5911 on the attachment portion 51 side is the first surface 592 . The pair of first side plate portions 5912 protrude from both ends of the first flat plate portion 5911 in the first direction orthogonal to the thickness direction toward the second member 593 (the side opposite to the mounting portion 51). Each first side plate portion 5912 is triangular. Each first side plate portion 5912 protrudes from the first flat plate portion 5911 toward the second end from the first end in the second direction orthogonal to the thickness direction and the first direction of the first flat plate portion 5911 . The pair of first side plate portions 5912 respectively have a pair of through holes 5913 through which the fasteners 595 are passed. In addition, the first flat plate portion 5911 has a pair of through holes 5914, 5914 at both end portions in the second direction, through which the fixture F2 is passed. The first member 591 is attached to the attachment portion 51 using the fixture F2 and the through hole 5914 .

Second member 593 has a second surface 594 . The second surface 594 is a surface that faces at least a portion of the holding portion 54 . The second surface 594 is one surface (outer surface) in the thickness direction of the second flat plate 593 . The second surface 594 is flat and faces the fixing plate 55 of the holding portion 54 . The second flat plate 593 is fixed to the holding portion 54 via the fixture F1. More specifically, the second member 593 has a second flat plate portion 5931 and a pair of second side plate portions 5932 . The second flat plate portion 5931 has a rectangular shape. A surface of the second flat plate portion 5931 on the holding portion 54 side is the second surface 594 . The pair of second side plate portions 5932 protrude from both ends of the second flat plate portion 5931 in the first direction orthogonal to the thickness direction toward the first member 591 (the side opposite to the holding portion 54). Here, the dimensions of the first flat plate portion 5911 and the second flat plate portion 5931 are set so that the pair of second side plate portions 5932 can be arranged between the pair of first side plate portions 5912 . Each second side plate portion 5932 is triangular. Each second side plate portion 5932 protrudes from the second flat plate portion 5931 toward the second end from the first end in the second direction orthogonal to the thickness direction and the first direction of the second flat plate portion 5931 . The pair of second side plate portions 5932 respectively have a pair of screw holes 5933 corresponding to the fasteners 595 . In addition, the second flat plate portion 5931 has a pair of screw holes 5934, 5934 corresponding to the fixture F1 at both end portions in the second direction. The holding portion 54 is attached to the second member 593 using the fixture F1 and the screw hole 5934 .

In this modification, the fasteners 595, F1, F2 are screws. The fasteners F1 and F2 may be pins, rivets, or the like instead of screws. However, the attachment of the adjustment member 59 to the attachment portion 51 and the attachment of the holding portion 54 to the adjustment member 59 are not limited to the fasteners, and may be performed using, for example, adhesion, welding, fitting, hook structure, snap-fit structure, or the like. may be realized.

The first member 591 and the second member 593 are joined together such that the second surface 594 is inclined with respect to the first surface 592 . More specifically, the first member 591 and the second member 593 are configured such that the first end and the second end of the first member 591 in the second direction are the first end and the second end of the second member 593 in the second direction. The pair of second side plate portions 5932 and 5932 are arranged so as to be positioned between the pair of first side plate portions 5911 and 5911, facing the two ends respectively. Then, the first member 591 and the second member 593 are connected to each other by connecting the fastener 595 to the screw hole 5933 through the through hole 5913, thereby obtaining the adjustment member 59 shown in FIG.

The second surface 594 of the adjustment member 59 is inclined with respect to the first surface 592 . An angle θ3 formed by the second surface 594 and the first surface 592 is, for example, 0°<θ3<90°. In particular, θ3 is equal to 2θ2 in this modification.

The adjusting member 59 (the first member 591 and the second member 593) is made of the same material as the frame 52. As shown in FIG. Therefore, the rigidity of the adjusting member 59 (the first member 591 and the second member 593) is higher than that of the housing 22. Also, the strength of the adjustment member 59 (the first member 591 and the second member 593 ) is higher than the strength of the housing 22 . The first member 591 and the second member 593 of the adjusting member 59 are formed by bending a metal plate. Examples of the metal plate referred to here include steel, stainless steel, aluminum, steel plate, and the like. However, the adjusting member 59 may be made of synthetic resin. Further, the adjusting member 59 may not be made of a plate-like material, and may be made of, for example, a wedge-shaped rubber material or a synthetic resin. Alternatively, the adjusting member 59 may be formed by joining the first flat plate portion 5911 and the second flat plate portion 5931 by welding.

(2.3) Other Modifications Modifications of the embodiment are listed below.

In the above embodiment, the construction surface 71 is larger than the main body 2 when viewed in the front-rear direction, but in the present disclosure, the construction surface 71 is the same size as the main body 2 when viewed in the front-rear direction, such as a dedicated stand. There may be. Even in this case, the construction surface 71 is, for example, a surface (vertical surface) along a vertical surface such as a wall surface, a surface of a hedge, a surface partitioned by a fence or a fence, or a surface partitioned by a net or a net. When they are installed close to each other, it is difficult for a hand to touch the vertical surface, as in the above embodiment. As a result, even in this mode, usability can be realized.

In the above embodiment, the plug holder 5 including the holding portion 54 is provided, but the holding portion 54 may be formed in the top plate 231 with a recess shaped like the external shape of the plug portion 3 . In this case, the plug portion 3 is placed on the holding portion 54, but in the present disclosure, "placing" is also included in "holding."

In the above embodiment, the plug portion 3 is held by inserting it into the holding portion 54 in one direction. The structure is not limited to For example, in addition to the mounting structure described above, a hooking structure or the like may be used.

In the above embodiment, the guide portion 57 was included in the holding portion 54, but in the present disclosure, the holding portion 54 and the guide portion 57 may be separate members.

The plug holders 5, 5A according to the present disclosure may be attached directly to the side plates 23 of the housing 22, or may be attached via other members. For example, the power supply device 1, 1A may be provided with a fixture having a substantially L-shaped horizontal cross section. The fixture includes, for example, a plate portion to be attached to the construction surface and a plate portion to which the plug holders 5 and 5A are attached, and is formed to have a substantially L-shaped horizontal cross section.

In addition, in the present disclosure, expressions such as “lower end” and “lower end” are used to distinguish between “… end” and “… end”. For example, "lower end" means a portion having a certain range including the "tip". The same applies to expressions with other "... ends".

(3) Aspect As described above, the power supply device (1; 1A) according to the first aspect includes the main body (2), the plug portion (3), the power line (4), and the holding portion (54). and The main body (2) outputs electric power for charging a storage battery (82) used as a power source for the moving object (8), and can be attached along a predetermined construction surface (71). The plug part (3) is connectable to the charging port of the moving object (8). A power line (4) connects the main body (2) and the plug section (3), and transmits power output from the main body (2) to the plug section (3). A retaining portion (54) retains the plug portion (3) when not in use. The plug part (3) has a plug body (31) having a handle (32), and a power supply terminal (38) provided on the plug body (31) and connectable to the charging port. With the plug portion (3) held by the holding portion (54), the tip of the power supply terminal (38) and the end of the handle portion (32) opposite to the power supply terminal (38) are held together. A straight line (S2) passing through is inclined with respect to the construction surface (71).

According to this aspect, when the plug part (3) is held by the holding part (54), the handle part (32) and the working surface (71) are separated. Therefore, when the user grabs the handle (32) and holds the plug (3) in the holding part (54), the user's hand is less likely to hit the construction surface (71), etc., and ease of use can be realized. .

In the power supply device (1; 1A) according to the second aspect, in the first aspect, a guide portion ( 57). The predetermined direction is inclined with respect to the construction surface (71).

According to this aspect, the power supply device (1; 1A) having the structure of the existing plug portion (3) is changed to the power supply device (1; 1A) in which the guide portion (57) is changed. Therefore, it is possible to make it difficult for the user's hand to touch the construction surface (71).

In the power supply device (1; 1A) according to the third aspect, in the first aspect, it serves as a guide when inserting the plug portion (3) along the construction surface (71) into the holding portion (54). It further comprises a guide part (57). The handle portion (32) extends along a straight line when the plug portion (3) is held by the holding portion (54). A straight line passes through the first position (P1) and the second position (P2). The distance (A2) between the working surface (71) and the second position (P2) is greater than the distance (A1) between the working surface (71) and the first position (P1). The straight line is inclined with respect to the construction surface (71).

According to this aspect, even if the guide part (57) has a structure that guides the holding part (54) along the construction surface (71), the user grasps the handle part (32) with his/her hand and pulls the plug part ( 3) When the holding part (54) is held by the hand, it is possible to make it difficult for the hand to touch the construction surface (71) or the like.

In the power supply device (1; 1A) according to the fourth aspect, in any one of the first to third aspects, the holding portion (54) is attached to the main body (2).

According to this aspect, when constructing the power supply device (1; 1A), the construction work can be performed with good workability.

In the power supply device (1; 1A) according to the fifth aspect, in the fourth aspect, the holding part (54) is attached to one of the outer peripheral surfaces (25) of the main body (2).

According to this aspect, it is convenient for the user to hold the plug portion (3) in the holding portion (54).

In the power supply device (1; 1A) according to the sixth aspect, in the fifth aspect, the holding portion (54) of the outer peripheral surface (25) intersects the construction surface (71) and is perpendicular to the construction surface (71). It is attached to the plane (29) along the plane.

According to this aspect, when the plug portion (3) is held by the holding portion (54), the plug portion (3) is prevented from protruding forwardly beyond the front surface (283) of the main body (2). be able to.

In the power supply device (1; 1A) according to the seventh aspect, in any one of the fourth to sixth aspects, the holding part (54) is attached below the center of the main body (2) .

According to this aspect, when the user grasps the handle (32) and holds the plug (3) in the holding part (54), the distance to lift the plug (3) can be shortened, which improves usability. good.

In the power supply device (1; 1A) according to the eighth aspect, in any one of the first to seventh aspects, the plug portion (3) is held by the holding portion (54). In this state, it fits between the first virtual plane (H1) and the second virtual plane (H2). The first imaginary plane (H1) includes the surface (front surface (283)) opposite to the construction surface (71) in the main body (2). The second virtual plane (H2) includes the construction surface (71).

According to this aspect, when the plug part (3) is held by the holding part (54), it is possible to prevent the plug part (3) from protruding forward from the front surface (283) of the main body (2). It is possible to increase the storability.

The power supply device (1; 1A) according to the ninth aspect is, in any one of the first to eighth aspects, further provided with a lead-out portion (61) and a cable support portion (62). The drawer (61) draws out the power line (4) from the bottom surface (27) of the main body (2). A cable support (62) is attached to the bottom surface (27) and configured to support a portion of the power line (4). The cable support part (62) is located on the opposite side of the construction surface (71) from the center of the drawer part (61) in the direction perpendicular to the construction surface (71).

According to this aspect, the cable support portion (62) can be arranged while securing a space for drawing out the power line (4) from the drawer portion (61).

A power supply device (1; 1A) according to a tenth aspect includes a main body (2), a plug portion (3), a power line (4), and a holding portion (54). The main body (2) outputs electric power for charging a storage battery (82) used as a power source for the moving object (8), and can be attached along a predetermined construction surface (71). The plug part (3) is connectable to the charging port of the moving body (8). A power line (4) connects the main body (2) and the plug section (3), and transmits power output from the main body (2) to the plug section (3). A retaining portion (54) retains the plug portion (3) when not in use. The plug part (3) is inclined with respect to the construction surface (71) while the plug part (3) is held by the holding part (54).

According to this aspect, when the plug part (3) is held by the holding part (54), at least part of the plug part (3) is separated from the construction surface (71). Therefore, when the user grabs the plug portion (3) by hand and holds the plug portion (3) in the holding portion (54), the user's hand is less likely to hit the construction surface (71) or the like. Thus, according to this aspect, it is possible to realize good usability.

The power supply device (1A) according to the eleventh aspect, in any one of the first to tenth aspects, further comprises a mounting portion (51) and an adjusting member (59). The mounting portion (51) is attached to the body (2) and has a retaining portion (54) attached. The adjustment member (59) is provided between the mounting portion (51) and the holding portion (54).

According to this aspect, the angle of the holding portion (54) can be adjusted by the adjusting member (59). Therefore, according to this aspect, it is possible to use common members for the holding portion (54) and the mounting portion (51).

In the power supply device (1A) according to the twelfth aspect, in the eleventh aspect, the attachment portion (51) has a frame (52) attached to the main body (2). The adjustment member (59) is fixed relative to the frame (52).

According to this aspect, displacement of the adjustment member (59) with respect to the frame (52) can be suppressed.

In the power supply device (1A) according to the thirteenth aspect, in the twelfth aspect, the attachment portion (51) has a case (53) attached to the frame (52). The adjusting member (59) is provided between the case (53) and the holding portion (54).

According to this aspect, the frame (52) can be covered with the case (53), and it is possible to suppress deterioration of the appearance.

In the power supply device (1A) according to the fourteenth aspect, in any one of the eleventh to thirteenth aspects, the adjusting member (59) has a first surface (592) facing the mounting portion (51), and a second surface (594) facing the retainer (54). The second surface (594) is angled with respect to the first surface (592).

According to this aspect, when the user holds the plug section (3) in the holding section (54) by using the adjusting member (59) with a simplified configuration, it is difficult for the user's hand to touch the construction surface (71) or the like. Ease of use can be achieved.

A plug holder (5; 5A) according to a fifteenth aspect holds a plug part (3) connectable to a charging port of a storage battery (82) of a mobile object (8) when not in use. ; 5A). The plug retainer (5; 5A) comprises a mounting portion (51), a retaining portion (54) and a guide portion (57). The mounting portion (51) is attachable to the mounting surface (72). A holding portion (54) is provided on the mounting portion (51) and holds the plug portion (3) when not in use. The guide portion (57) serves as a guide when inserting the plug portion (3) into the holding portion (54) along a predetermined direction. The predetermined direction is inclined with respect to the mounting surface (72).

According to this aspect, by attaching the plug holder (5; 5A) to the mounting surface (72), the plug holder (5; 5A) can be attached to the plug portion (3) of the already installed power supply device (1; 1A). (5; 5A) can be provided. As a result, the handle (32) can be separated from the working surface (71) while the plug (3) is held by the holding portion (54). As a result, when the user grabs the handle (32) and holds the plug (3) in the holding part (54), the user's hand is less likely to hit the construction surface (71), etc., realizing ease of use. can.

In the power supply device (1; 1A) according to the sixteenth aspect, in any one of the twelfth to fourteenth aspects, the adjusting member (59) and the frame (52) are made of a material having the same rigidity. It is

According to this aspect, it is possible to suppress deformation of the adjustment member (59) when the plug (3) is held by the holding portion (54).

In the power supply device (1; 1A) according to the seventeenth aspect, in the sixteenth aspect, the adjustment member (59) is made of metal.

According to this aspect, it is possible to suppress deformation of the adjustment member (59) when the plug (3) is held by the holding portion (54).

In the power supply device (1; 1A) according to the eighteenth aspect, in any one of the twelfth to fourteenth, sixteenth, and seventeenth aspects, the adjustment member (59) includes the first flat plate portion (591) and , and a second flat plate portion (593) inclined with respect to the first flat plate portion (591).

According to this aspect, when the user holds the plug section (3) in the holding section (54) by using the adjusting member (59) with a simplified configuration, it is difficult for the user's hand to touch the construction surface (71) or the like. Ease of use can be achieved.

The configurations according to the second to eighteenth aspects are not essential to the power supply device (1; 1A), and can be omitted as appropriate.

1, 1A power supply device 2 main body 25 outer peripheral surface 27 bottom surface 29 surface 3 plug portion 31 plug main body 32 handle portion 321 center 33 tip portion 38 power supply terminal 38c center 4 power line 5, 5A plug holder 52 frame 53 case 54 holding Part 57 Guide part 59 Adjusting member 592 First surface 594 Second surface 61 Drawer part 62 Cable support part 71 Construction surface 72 Mounting surface 8 Moving body 82 Storage battery S2 Straight line (second straight line)
H1 First virtual plane H2 Second virtual plane

Claims (12)

a main body that outputs electric power for charging a storage battery used as a power source of a mobile body and that can be mounted on a predetermined construction surface;
a plug unit connectable to the charging port of the moving body;
a power line that connects the main body and the plug section and transmits the power output from the main body to the plug section;
a holding portion that holds the plug portion when not in use;
an attachment part attached to the main body;
with
The plug part is
a plug body having a handle;
a power supply terminal provided on the plug body and connectable to the charging port;
has
the main body has a mounting surface orthogonal to the construction surface;
The attachment part is attached to the attachment surface,
The holding part has a tubular holding cylinder into which the plug part is inserted,
The holding part is attached to the mounting part so that the central axis of the holding cylinder is inclined with respect to the construction surface,
With the plug portion held by the holding portion, a straight line passing through the center of the tip of the power supply terminal and the center of the end of the handle portion opposite to the power supply terminal is the construction surface. slanted with respect to
power supply. further comprising a guide portion that serves as a guide when inserting the plug portion into the holding portion along a predetermined direction;
the predetermined direction is inclined with respect to the construction surface;
The power supply device according to claim 1. further comprising a guide portion that serves as a guide when inserting the plug portion into the holding portion along the construction surface;
The handle portion extends along a straight line passing through a first position and a second position when the plug portion is held by the holding portion,
The first position is located at the center of the end on the tip end side in the longitudinal direction of the handle, the second position is located at the center of the rear end in the longitudinal direction of the handle,
the distance between the construction surface and the second position is greater than the distance between the construction surface and the first position;
The straight line is inclined with respect to the construction surface,
The power supply device according to claim 1. The holding part is attached to the main body,
The power supply device according to any one of claims 1 to 3. The holding part is attached to one of the outer peripheral surfaces of the main body,
5. The power supply device according to claim 4. The holding part is attached to a surface of the outer peripheral surface that intersects the construction surface and is along a vertical plane.
6. The power supply device according to claim 5. The holding part is attached below the center of the main body,
The power supply device according to any one of claims 4-6. The plug portion has a first virtual plane including a surface opposite to the construction surface of the main body and a second virtual plane including the construction surface in a state in which the plug portion is held by the holding portion. fit between
The power supply device according to any one of claims 1-7. a drawer for drawing out the power line from the bottom surface of the main body;
a cable support attached to the bottom surface and capable of supporting a portion of the power line;
further comprising
The cable support portion is located on the side opposite to the construction surface with respect to the center of the drawer portion in a direction orthogonal to the construction surface.
The power supply device according to any one of claims 1-8. further comprising an adjustment member;
The holding portion is attached to the attachment portion via the adjustment member,
The power supply device according to any one of claims 1-9. The mounting portion has a frame attached to the main body and a case attached to the frame,
The case has a partition plate,
The adjustment member is fixed to the frame by being provided between the partition plate and the holding portion.
11. The power supply device according to claim 10. The holding part further has a fixing plate,
The adjustment member is
a first surface facing the partition plate;
a second surface facing the fixing plate;
has
The second surface is inclined with respect to the first surface,
The fixing plate is attached to the attachment portion via the adjustment member,
12. The power supply device according to claim 11 .

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