WO2012056517A1 - Storage structure of charging cable - Google Patents

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WO2012056517A1
WO2012056517A1 PCT/JP2010/068971 JP2010068971W WO2012056517A1 WO 2012056517 A1 WO2012056517 A1 WO 2012056517A1 JP 2010068971 W JP2010068971 W JP 2010068971W WO 2012056517 A1 WO2012056517 A1 WO 2012056517A1
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真士 市川
道明 荒砂
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    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H02—GENERATION; CONVERSION OR DISTRIBUTION OF ELECTRIC POWER
    • H02G—INSTALLATION OF ELECTRIC CABLES OR LINES, OR OF COMBINED OPTICAL AND ELECTRIC CABLES OR LINES
    • H02G11/00—Arrangements of electric cables or lines between relatively-movable parts
    • H02G11/02—Arrangements of electric cables or lines between relatively-movable parts using take-up reel or drum
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60L—PROPULSION OF ELECTRICALLY-PROPELLED VEHICLES; SUPPLYING ELECTRIC POWER FOR AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT OF ELECTRICALLY-PROPELLED VEHICLES; ELECTRODYNAMIC BRAKE SYSTEMS FOR VEHICLES IN GENERAL; MAGNETIC SUSPENSION OR LEVITATION FOR VEHICLES; MONITORING OPERATING VARIABLES OF ELECTRICALLY-PROPELLED VEHICLES; ELECTRIC SAFETY DEVICES FOR ELECTRICALLY-PROPELLED VEHICLES
    • B60L53/00—Methods of charging batteries, specially adapted for electric vehicles; Charging stations or on-board charging equipment therefor; Exchange of energy storage elements in electric vehicles
    • B60L53/10—Methods of charging batteries, specially adapted for electric vehicles; Charging stations or on-board charging equipment therefor; Exchange of energy storage elements in electric vehicles characterised by the energy transfer between the charging station and the vehicle
    • B60L53/14—Conductive energy transfer
    • B60L53/16—Connectors, e.g. plugs or sockets, specially adapted for charging electric vehicles
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65H—HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL, e.g. SHEETS, WEBS, CABLES
    • B65H75/00—Storing webs, tapes, or filamentary material, e.g. on reels
    • B65H75/02—Cores, formers, supports, or holders for coiled, wound, or folded material, e.g. reels, spindles, bobbins, cop tubes, cans, mandrels or chucks
    • B65H75/34—Cores, formers, supports, or holders for coiled, wound, or folded material, e.g. reels, spindles, bobbins, cop tubes, cans, mandrels or chucks specially adapted or mounted for storing and repeatedly paying-out and re-storing lengths of material provided for particular purposes, e.g. anchored hoses, power cables
    • B65H75/38—Cores, formers, supports, or holders for coiled, wound, or folded material, e.g. reels, spindles, bobbins, cop tubes, cans, mandrels or chucks specially adapted or mounted for storing and repeatedly paying-out and re-storing lengths of material provided for particular purposes, e.g. anchored hoses, power cables involving the use of a core or former internal to, and supporting, a stored package of material
    • B65H75/44—Constructional details
    • B65H75/4481—Arrangements or adaptations for driving the reel or the material
    • B65H75/4484—Electronic arrangements or adaptations for controlling the winding or unwinding process, e.g. with sensors
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65H—HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL, e.g. SHEETS, WEBS, CABLES
    • B65H75/00—Storing webs, tapes, or filamentary material, e.g. on reels
    • B65H75/02—Cores, formers, supports, or holders for coiled, wound, or folded material, e.g. reels, spindles, bobbins, cop tubes, cans, mandrels or chucks
    • B65H75/34—Cores, formers, supports, or holders for coiled, wound, or folded material, e.g. reels, spindles, bobbins, cop tubes, cans, mandrels or chucks specially adapted or mounted for storing and repeatedly paying-out and re-storing lengths of material provided for particular purposes, e.g. anchored hoses, power cables
    • B65H75/38—Cores, formers, supports, or holders for coiled, wound, or folded material, e.g. reels, spindles, bobbins, cop tubes, cans, mandrels or chucks specially adapted or mounted for storing and repeatedly paying-out and re-storing lengths of material provided for particular purposes, e.g. anchored hoses, power cables involving the use of a core or former internal to, and supporting, a stored package of material
    • B65H75/44—Constructional details
    • B65H75/4481—Arrangements or adaptations for driving the reel or the material
    • B65H75/4486—Electric motors
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65H—HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL, e.g. SHEETS, WEBS, CABLES
    • B65H2701/00—Handled material; Storage means
    • B65H2701/30—Handled filamentary material
    • B65H2701/34—Handled filamentary material electric cords or electric power cables
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y02—TECHNOLOGIES OR APPLICATIONS FOR MITIGATION OR ADAPTATION AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE
    • Y02T—CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION TECHNOLOGIES RELATED TO TRANSPORTATION
    • Y02T10/00—Road transport of goods or passengers
    • Y02T10/60—Other road transportation technologies with climate change mitigation effect
    • Y02T10/70—Energy storage systems for electromobility, e.g. batteries
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y02—TECHNOLOGIES OR APPLICATIONS FOR MITIGATION OR ADAPTATION AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE
    • Y02T—CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION TECHNOLOGIES RELATED TO TRANSPORTATION
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    • Y02T10/7072—Electromobility specific charging systems or methods for batteries, ultracapacitors, supercapacitors or double-layer capacitors
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y02—TECHNOLOGIES OR APPLICATIONS FOR MITIGATION OR ADAPTATION AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE
    • Y02T—CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION TECHNOLOGIES RELATED TO TRANSPORTATION
    • Y02T90/00—Enabling technologies or technologies with a potential or indirect contribution to GHG emissions mitigation
    • Y02T90/10—Technologies relating to charging of electric vehicles
    • Y02T90/14—Plug-in electric vehicles

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  • This invention relates to a charging cable housing structure, and more particularly to a charging cable housing structure for supplying electric power to a vehicle.
  • a cord winding device is disclosed in, for example, Japanese Unexamined Patent Application Publication No. 2006-288526 (Patent Document 1) and Japanese Unexamined Patent Application Publication No. 2003-244432 (Patent Document 2).
  • JP 2006-288526 A Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2003-244832
  • Patent Document 1 discloses a cord winding device including a cord reel, a spring for storing power for rotating the cord reel in the direction of winding the power cord, and a drive motor for generating power for tightening the spring. Yes.
  • Patent Document 2 relates to an electric vehicle that is charged by a cord provided on a vehicle body, and an object thereof is to suppress the heat generation of the cord during charging while reducing a storage space for the charging cord.
  • the winding-type cord 75 is applied as the battery charging cord, and the winding state of the cord is determined based on the information from the winding state detecting means.
  • the charging prohibiting means Prohibit battery charging via cord.
  • Patent Documents 1 and 2 have a problem that extra force is required due to the rotational resistance of the reel when the charging cable is pulled out.
  • the device of Patent Document 1 has a problem that the temperature of the cable tends to rise during charging. Accordingly, the present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems, and one object of the present invention is to provide a charging cable storage device that can easily pull out the charging cable. .
  • Another object of the present invention is to provide a charging cable storage device capable of preventing an increase in temperature of the charging cable during charging.
  • a storage structure for a charging cable includes a reel around which the charging cable is wound, a rotating member capable of rotating the reel, and a drawer detection unit that detects the drawing of the charging cable, When the drawer detection unit detects the charging cable pulling operation by the user, the rotating member rotates the reel in the pulling direction to bend the charging cable.
  • the drawing detection unit detects the charging cable drawing operation by the user and the rotating member rotates the reel in the drawing direction, so that the cable is bent and the drawing becomes easy. . As a result, the user can easily pull out the cable.
  • a temperature detection unit for detecting the temperature of the charging cable is further provided, and when the temperature of the charging cable exceeds a predetermined value during charging, the rotating member rotates the reel in the pull-out direction to bend the charging cable.
  • the reel has a drum portion around which the charging cable is wound, and the drum portion is configured to extend downward in the vertical direction as the distance from the rotation axis of the reel portion increases.
  • the reel has a line-symmetric shape with respect to the rotation axis.
  • it further includes a housing for placing the bent charging cable.
  • a storage structure for a charging cable includes a reel around which the charging cable is wound, a rotating member capable of rotating the reel, and a temperature detection unit that detects the temperature of the charging cable, When the temperature of the charging cable exceeds a predetermined value during charging, the rotating member rotates the reel in the pull-out direction to bend the charging cable.
  • the charging cable storage structure configured as described above, since the charging cable bends when the temperature of the charging cable exceeds a predetermined value, heat dissipation from the charging cable can be promoted. As a result, it is possible to provide a charging cable storage device that can prevent an increase in the temperature of the charging cable during charging.
  • the reel has a drum portion around which the charging cable is wound, and the drum portion is configured to extend downward in the vertical direction as it moves away from the rotation axis of the reel portion.
  • the reel has a line-symmetric shape with respect to the rotation axis.
  • it further includes a housing (80) for placing the bent charging cable.
  • a storage device for a charging cable that can prevent an increase in the temperature of the charging cable during charging.
  • FIG. 2 is a plan view of a charging cable and a plug as viewed from a direction indicated by an arrow II in FIG. 1. It is a schematic diagram of the storage structure of the charging cable according to Embodiment 1 shown to explain the charging start state.
  • FIG. 4 is a plan view of a charging cable and a plug as seen from the direction indicated by arrow IV in FIG. 3. It is a schematic diagram of the storage structure of the charging cable according to Embodiment 1 shown in order to explain the operation of the user pulling out the charging cable.
  • FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing a charging cable storage structure according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 2 is a plan view of the charging cable and the plug as viewed from the direction indicated by the arrow II in FIG.
  • charging cable housing structure 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention includes a reel 40 around which charging cable 50 is wound and a rotating member capable of rotating reel 40.
  • Motor 10 and a detection unit 70 that detects the withdrawal of the charging cable 50. When the detection unit 70 detects the charging cable pulling operation by the user, the motor 10 rotates the reel 40 in the pulling direction.
  • the storage structure 1 for the charging cable 50 is mounted on a vehicle.
  • the battery 20 is connected to the charging cable 50. Electric power is stored in the battery 20, and this electric power is used to drive the vehicle.
  • the battery 20 is not limited to a chemical battery with a chemical reaction, and may be a device for storing electric power without a chemical reaction such as a capacitor.
  • the motor 10 is connected to the reel 40.
  • the motor 10 can rotate the reel 40 in both directions of storing the charging cable 50 and pulling out the charging cable 50.
  • the electronic control device 30 is connected to the charging cable 50 and sequentially monitors the charging status of the charging cable 50.
  • the electronic control unit 30 is connected to the motor 10 and rotates the motor 10.
  • the electronic control unit 30 can receive the signal input to the detection unit 70 via the charging cable 50.
  • the reel 40 is connected to the motor 10 and can rotate around the rotary shaft 2.
  • the reel 40 has a symmetrical disk shape.
  • the reel 40 is formed with a drum portion 41 extending in the outer peripheral direction.
  • the drum portion 41 has a hollow shape, and a charging cable 50 is wound and accommodated therein.
  • the rotating shaft 2 extends substantially in the vertical direction.
  • the drum portion 41 is configured to extend downward in the vertical direction as it moves away from the rotation shaft 2.
  • One end of the charging cable 50 is connected to the plug 60, and the other end is connected to the battery 20.
  • the plug 60 is provided with a detection unit 70 for detecting the drawing operation of the charging cable 50 by the user.
  • the housing 80 is provided on the lower side of the reel 40.
  • the housing 80 can receive the charging cable 50 drawn from the reel 40.
  • FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram of the charging cable storage structure according to the first embodiment, which is shown to explain the charging start state.
  • FIG. 4 is a plan view of the charging cable and the plug as viewed from the direction indicated by the arrow IV in FIG.
  • the user presses the detection unit 70 acting as a switch in the direction indicated by the arrow 71.
  • This pressing signal is transmitted to the electronic control unit 30 via the charging cable 50.
  • the electronic control unit 30 receives the extraction signal from the detection unit 70 via the charging cable 50.
  • the electronic control unit 30 sends a signal to rotate the motor 10 with the arrow R1.
  • the motor 10 rotates the reel 40 in the direction indicated by the arrow R1.
  • the charging cable 50 can be dropped to the housing 80 side.
  • FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram of a charging cable storage structure according to the first embodiment, which is shown in order to explain an operation in which the user pulls out the charging cable.
  • the user who starts charging pulls out plug 60.
  • the charging cable 50 connected to the plug 60 is pulled out from the housing 80.
  • the user pulls out the charging cable 50 that has been drawn out to the housing 80 and placed in the housing 80 in advance when the charging cable 50 is pulled out while rotating the motor 10 by the user's power.
  • the force for pulling out the charging cable 50 can be made sufficiently small.
  • FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view of the charging cable storage structure according to the first embodiment for explaining the operation at the end of charging.
  • the user presses detection unit 70 in the direction indicated by arrow 71.
  • this pressing signal is transmitted to the electronic control unit 30 via the charging cable 50.
  • the electronic control unit 30 sends a signal for rotating the motor 10 to the motor 10.
  • the motor 10 rotates the reel 40 in the direction indicated by the arrow R2.
  • the charging cable 50 is accommodated on the drum portion 41 side.
  • FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the operation of the charging cable storage structure according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
  • the switch is turned on when the user presses the detection unit 70 (step S110).
  • the charging cable 50 is sent out in advance, and the charging cable 50 is stored in the housing 80. Then, the user pulls out the charging cable 50 (step S120).
  • Charging is performed for a predetermined time, and power is supplied from the power source to the battery 20 via the charging cable 50 during charging.
  • charging is completed (step S140).
  • the user pulls out the plug 60 from the power source and presses the detection unit 70 to turn on the switch (step S150).
  • this signal is transmitted to the electronic control unit 30 via the charging cable 50.
  • the electronic control unit 30 rotates the motor 10 in the direction indicated by the arrow R2.
  • the reel 40 is rotated in the direction indicated by the arrow R2, and the charging cable 50 is wound up (step S160).
  • the reel 40 is rotated in advance in the pull-out rotation direction when the detection unit 70 is pressed. As a result, the charging cable 50 is pulled out from the reel 40. The drawn cable is stored in the housing 80. A user pulls out the stored charging cable 50. At this time, the charging cable 50 can be drawn smoothly because there is no rotational resistance of the reel 40.
  • the reel 40 is rotated by pressing the detection unit 70. When the reel 40 rotates in the winding direction, the charging cable 50 is wound to the reel 40 side. As a result, it is possible to provide a storage structure for a charging cable that can be easily pulled out.
  • FIG. 8 is a schematic diagram showing a charging cable housing structure according to the second embodiment of the present invention.
  • charging cable storage structure 1 according to the second embodiment of the present invention includes a reel 40 around which charging cable 50 is wound, and motor 10 as a rotating member capable of rotating reel 40.
  • a sensor 90 as a temperature detection unit that detects the temperature of the charging cable 50. When the temperature of the charging cable 50 exceeds a predetermined value during charging, the motor 10 rotates the reel 40 in the pull-out direction to bend the charging cable 50.
  • FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the operation of the charging cable storage structure according to the second embodiment of the present invention.
  • the switch is turned on when the user presses the detection unit 70 (step S210).
  • step S220 the pulled plug 60 is inserted into the power source and charging is started.
  • step S230 determines whether the charging cable 50 is hot.
  • step S230 If the charging cable 50 is not hot (NO in step S230), the charging is continued as it is.
  • step S230 If the temperature of the charging cable 50 is high (YES in step S230), the electronic control unit 30 drives the motor 10 to pull out the charging cable 50 (step S240).
  • step S250 the charging is completed when the charged amount in the battery 20 reaches a predetermined amount.
  • the user pulls out the plug 60 from the power source and presses the detection unit 70 to turn on the switch (step S260).
  • this signal is transmitted to the electronic control unit 30 via the charging cable 50.
  • the electronic control unit 30 rotates the motor 10 in the direction indicated by the arrow R2.
  • the reel 40 is rotated in the direction indicated by the arrow R2, and the charging cable 50 is wound up (step S270).
  • FIGS. 10 and 11 are diagrams showing the time and the temperature of the charging cable in the charging cable housing structure according to the second embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIGS. 10 and 11, as the charging cable 50 is charged to the reel 40, the temperature of the cable increases. In this case, even if the allowable temperature is exceeded, the temperature rises further if the charging cable is not pulled out. At this time, since the charging cable 50 is pulled out and bent, the temperature rise of the charging cable 50 can be suppressed.
  • the cable is pulled out at an allowable temperature, so that the charging cable 50 is easily cooled by the surrounding air. As a result, the temperature of the charging cable 50 decreases to the set temperature. Note that the charging cable 50 may be wound up after the temperature of the charging cable 50 has decreased to the set temperature.
  • FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the operation of the charging cable housing structure according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
  • the switch is turned on when the user presses the detection unit 70 (step S310).
  • the charging cable 50 is sent out in advance, and the charging cable 50 is stored in the housing 80. Then, the user pulls out the charging cable 50 (step S320).
  • step S340 determines whether the charging cable 50 is hot.
  • step S340 If the charging cable 50 is not hot (NO in step S340), the charging is continued as it is.
  • step S340 If the temperature of the charging cable 50 is high (YES in step S340), the electronic control unit 30 drives the motor 10 to pull out the charging cable 50 (step S350).
  • step S360 the charging is completed when the charged amount in the battery 20 reaches a predetermined amount.
  • the user pulls out the plug 60 from the power source and presses the detection unit 70 to turn on the switch (step S370).
  • this signal is transmitted to the electronic control unit 30 via the charging cable 50.
  • the electronic control unit 30 rotates the motor 10 in the direction indicated by the arrow R2.
  • the reel 40 is rotated in the direction indicated by the arrow R2, and the charging cable 50 is wound up (step S380).
  • FIG. 13 is a schematic diagram showing a charging cable storage structure according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention.
  • the charging structure according to the fourth embodiment is different from the structure according to the first embodiment in that reel 40 is provided so as to extend perpendicular to rotation axis 2.
  • FIG. 14 is a schematic diagram showing a charging cable storage structure according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention.
  • the rotation shaft 2 is different from the structure according to the first embodiment in that it is arranged in the horizontal direction.

Abstract

An object of the present invention is to provide a storage device of a charging cable from which the charging cable can be easily drawn out. A storage structure of the charging cable is provided with a reel (40) on which the charging cable (50) is reeled up, a rotation member (10) which is capable of rotating the reel, and a drawing detection unit (70) which detects the drawing of the charging cable, and if the drawing detection unit detects a drawing operation of the charging cable by a user, the rotation member rotates the reel in a drawing direction to cause the charging cable to sag.

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充電ケーブルの収納構造Charging cable storage structure
　この発明は、充電ケーブルの収納構造に関し、より特定的には、車両に電力を供給するための充電ケーブルの収納構造に関するものである。 This invention relates to a charging cable housing structure, and more particularly to a charging cable housing structure for supplying electric power to a vehicle.
　従来、コード巻き取り装置が、たとえば特開２００６－２８８５２６号公報（特許文献１）および特開２００３－２４４８３２号公報（特許文献２）に開示されている。 Conventionally, a cord winding device is disclosed in, for example, Japanese Unexamined Patent Application Publication No. 2006-288526 (Patent Document 1) and Japanese Unexamined Patent Application Publication No. 2003-244432 (Patent Document 2).
特開２００６－２８８５２６号公報JP 2006-288526 A 特開２００３－２４４８３２号公報Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2003-244832
　特許文献１では、コードリールと、電源コードを巻き取る方向へコードリールを回転させる動力を蓄えるゼンマイバネと、ゼンマイバネを巻き締めする動力を発生する駆動モータとを備えたコード巻き取り装置が開示されている。 Patent Document 1 discloses a cord winding device including a cord reel, a spring for storing power for rotating the cord reel in the direction of winding the power cord, and a drive motor for generating power for tightening the spring. Yes.
　特許文献２では、車体に設けられたコードにより充電を行なう電気自動車に関し、充電コードの収納スペースを小さくしながら充電時のコードの発熱を抑制できるようにすることを目的としている。バッテリ充電用のコードとして巻き取り式コード７５を適用して、巻き取り状態検出手段からの情報に基づいてコードの巻き取り状態を判定し、コードが巻き取り状態にあるとき、充電禁止手段によりこのコードを介したバッテリの充電を禁止する。 Patent Document 2 relates to an electric vehicle that is charged by a cord provided on a vehicle body, and an object thereof is to suppress the heat generation of the cord during charging while reducing a storage space for the charging cord. The winding-type cord 75 is applied as the battery charging cord, and the winding state of the cord is determined based on the information from the winding state detecting means. When the cord is in the winding state, the charging prohibiting means Prohibit battery charging via cord.
　特許文献１および２の装置では、充電ケーブルを引出す際にリールの回転抵抗により、余計な力が必要となるという問題があった。 The devices of Patent Documents 1 and 2 have a problem that extra force is required due to the rotational resistance of the reel when the charging cable is pulled out.
　特許文献１の装置では、充電時にケーブルの温度が上昇しやすいという問題があった。
　そこで、この発明は上述のような問題点を解決するためになされたものであり、この発明の一つの目的は、容易に充電ケーブルを引出すことができる充電ケーブルの収納装置を提供することである。 The device of Patent Document 1 has a problem that the temperature of the cable tends to rise during charging.
Accordingly, the present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems, and one object of the present invention is to provide a charging cable storage device that can easily pull out the charging cable. .
　この発明の別の目的は、充電時に充電ケーブルの温度の上昇を防止できる充電ケーブルの収納装置を提供することである。 Another object of the present invention is to provide a charging cable storage device capable of preventing an increase in temperature of the charging cable during charging.
　この発明の１つの局面に従った充電ケーブルの収納構造は、充電ケーブルが巻かれるリールと、リールを回転させることが可能な回転部材と、充電ケーブルの引出しを検出する引出検出部とを備え、引出検出部が使用者による充電ケーブルの引出動作を検出すると、回転部材がリールを引出し方向に回転させて充電ケーブルを撓ませる。 A storage structure for a charging cable according to one aspect of the present invention includes a reel around which the charging cable is wound, a rotating member capable of rotating the reel, and a drawer detection unit that detects the drawing of the charging cable, When the drawer detection unit detects the charging cable pulling operation by the user, the rotating member rotates the reel in the pulling direction to bend the charging cable.
　このように構成された充電ケーブルの収納構造では、引出検出部が使用者による充電ケーブルの引出動作を検出して回転部材がリールを引出し方向に回転させるため、ケーブルが撓んで引出しが容易となる。その結果、使用者は容易にケーブルを引出すことができる。 In the charging cable storage structure configured as described above, the drawing detection unit detects the charging cable drawing operation by the user and the rotating member rotates the reel in the drawing direction, so that the cable is bent and the drawing becomes easy. . As a result, the user can easily pull out the cable.
　好ましくは、充電ケーブルの温度を検出する温度検出部をさらに備え、充電中に充電ケーブルの温度が所定値を超えると回転部材がリールを引出方向に回転させて充電ケーブルを撓ませる。 Preferably, a temperature detection unit for detecting the temperature of the charging cable is further provided, and when the temperature of the charging cable exceeds a predetermined value during charging, the rotating member rotates the reel in the pull-out direction to bend the charging cable.
　好ましくは、リールは、充電ケーブルが巻かれるドラム部を有し、ドラム部はリール部の回転軸から遠ざかるにつれて鉛直方向下向きに延びるように構成される。 Preferably, the reel has a drum portion around which the charging cable is wound, and the drum portion is configured to extend downward in the vertical direction as the distance from the rotation axis of the reel portion increases.
　好ましくは、リールは回転軸に対して線対称な形状とされる。
　好ましくは、撓ませた充電ケーブルを載置するための筐体をさらに備える。 Preferably, the reel has a line-symmetric shape with respect to the rotation axis.
Preferably, it further includes a housing for placing the bent charging cable.
　この発明の別の局面に従った充電ケーブルの収納構造は、充電ケーブルが巻かれるリールと、リールを回転させることが可能な回転部材と、充電ケーブルの温度を検出する温度検出部とを備え、充電中に充電ケーブルの温度が所定値を超えると回転部材がリールを引出方向に回転させて充電ケーブルを撓ませる。 A storage structure for a charging cable according to another aspect of the present invention includes a reel around which the charging cable is wound, a rotating member capable of rotating the reel, and a temperature detection unit that detects the temperature of the charging cable, When the temperature of the charging cable exceeds a predetermined value during charging, the rotating member rotates the reel in the pull-out direction to bend the charging cable.
　このように構成された充電ケーブルの収納構造では、充電ケーブルの温度が所定値を超えると充電ケーブルが撓むため、充電ケーブルからの放熱を促進することができる。その結果、充電時に充電ケーブルの温度の上昇を防止できる充電ケーブルの収納装置を提供することができる。 In the charging cable storage structure configured as described above, since the charging cable bends when the temperature of the charging cable exceeds a predetermined value, heat dissipation from the charging cable can be promoted. As a result, it is possible to provide a charging cable storage device that can prevent an increase in the temperature of the charging cable during charging.
　好ましくは、リールは、充電ケーブルがまかれるドラム部を有し、ドラム部はリール部の回転軸から遠ざかるにつれて鉛直方向下向きに延びるように構成される。 Preferably, the reel has a drum portion around which the charging cable is wound, and the drum portion is configured to extend downward in the vertical direction as it moves away from the rotation axis of the reel portion.
　好ましくは、リールは回転軸に対して線対称な形状とされる。
　好ましくは、撓ませた充電ケーブルを載置するための筐体（８０）をさらに備える。 Preferably, the reel has a line-symmetric shape with respect to the rotation axis.
Preferably, it further includes a housing (80) for placing the bent charging cable.
　この発明に従えば、容易に充電ケーブルを引出すことができる充電ケーブルの収納装置を提供することができる。 According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a storage device for a charging cable that can be easily pulled out.
　この発明に従えば、充電時に充電ケーブルの温度の上昇を防止できる充電ケーブルの収納装置を提供することができる。 According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a storage device for a charging cable that can prevent an increase in the temperature of the charging cable during charging.
この発明の実施の形態１に従った充電ケーブルの収納構造を示す模式図である。It is a schematic diagram which shows the storage structure of the charging cable according to Embodiment 1 of this invention. 図１中の矢印ＩＩで示す方向から見た充電ケーブルおよびプラグの平面図である。FIG. 2 is a plan view of a charging cable and a plug as viewed from a direction indicated by an arrow II in FIG. 1. 充電開始状態を説明するために示す、実施の形態１に従った充電ケーブルの収納構造の模式図である。It is a schematic diagram of the storage structure of the charging cable according to Embodiment 1 shown to explain the charging start state. 図３中の矢印ＩＶで示す方向から見た充電ケーブルおよびプラグの平面図である。FIG. 4 is a plan view of a charging cable and a plug as seen from the direction indicated by arrow IV in FIG. 3. 使用者が充電ケーブルを引出す動作を説明するために示す、実施の形態１に従った充電ケーブルの収納構造の模式図である。It is a schematic diagram of the storage structure of the charging cable according to Embodiment 1 shown in order to explain the operation of the user pulling out the charging cable. 充電終了時の動作を説明するために示す、実施の形態１に従った充電ケーブルの収納構造の断面図である。It is sectional drawing of the storage structure of the charging cable according to Embodiment 1 shown in order to demonstrate the operation | movement at the time of completion | finish of charge. この発明の実施の形態１に従った充電ケーブルの収納構造の動作を示すフローチャートである。It is a flowchart which shows operation | movement of the charging cable accommodation structure according to Embodiment 1 of this invention. この発明の実施の形態２に従った充電ケーブルの収納構造を示す模式図である。It is a schematic diagram which shows the accommodation structure of the charging cable according to Embodiment 2 of this invention. この発明の実施の形態２に従った充電ケーブルの収納構造の動作を示すフローチャートである。It is a flowchart which shows operation | movement of the charging cable accommodation structure according to Embodiment 2 of this invention. この発明の実施の形態２に従った充電ケーブルの収納構造における時間と充電ケーブルの温度とを示す図である。It is a figure which shows the time in the storage structure of the charging cable according to Embodiment 2 of this invention, and the temperature of a charging cable. この発明の実施の形態２に従った充電ケーブルの収納構造における時間と充電ケーブルの温度とを示す図である。It is a figure which shows the time in the storage structure of the charging cable according to Embodiment 2 of this invention, and the temperature of a charging cable. この発明の実施の形態３に従った充電ケーブルの収納構造の動作を示すフローチャートである。It is a flowchart which shows operation | movement of the charging cable accommodation structure according to Embodiment 3 of this invention. この発明の実施の形態４に従った充電ケーブルの収納構造を示す模式図である。It is a schematic diagram which shows the accommodation structure of the charging cable according to Embodiment 4 of this invention. この発明の実施の形態５に従った充電ケーブルの収納構造を示す模式図である。It is a schematic diagram which shows the accommodation structure of the charging cable according to Embodiment 5 of this invention.
　以下、この発明の実施の形態について、図面を参照して説明する。なお、以下の実施の形態では同一または相当する部分については同一の参照符号を付し、その説明については繰返さない。また、各実施の形態を組合せることも可能である。 Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the following embodiments, the same or corresponding parts are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof will not be repeated. In addition, the embodiments can be combined.
　（実施の形態１）
　図１は、この発明の実施の形態１に従った充電ケーブルの収納構造を示す模式図である。図２は、図１中の矢印ＩＩで示す方向から見た充電ケーブルおよびプラグの平面図である。図１および図２を参照して、この発明の実施の形態１に従った充電ケーブルの収納構造１は、充電ケーブル５０が巻かれるリール４０と、リール４０を回転させることが可能な回転部材としてのモータ１０と、充電ケーブル５０の引出を検出する検出部７０とを備える。検出部７０が使用者による充電ケーブルの引出動作を検出すると、モータ１０がリール４０を引出方向に回転させる。充電ケーブル５０の収納構造１は、車両に搭載される。バッテリ２０は、充電ケーブル５０と接続されている。バッテリ２０には電力が蓄えられて、この電力は車両を駆動させるために用いられる。バッテリ２０は、化学反応を伴う化学電池に限られず、キャパシタのような化学反応を伴わない電力を蓄積するための装置であってもよい。 (Embodiment 1)
FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing a charging cable storage structure according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a plan view of the charging cable and the plug as viewed from the direction indicated by the arrow II in FIG. Referring to FIGS. 1 and 2, charging cable housing structure 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention includes a reel 40 around which charging cable 50 is wound and a rotating member capable of rotating reel 40. Motor 10 and a detection unit 70 that detects the withdrawal of the charging cable 50. When the detection unit 70 detects the charging cable pulling operation by the user, the motor 10 rotates the reel 40 in the pulling direction. The storage structure 1 for the charging cable 50 is mounted on a vehicle. The battery 20 is connected to the charging cable 50. Electric power is stored in the battery 20, and this electric power is used to drive the vehicle. The battery 20 is not limited to a chemical battery with a chemical reaction, and may be a device for storing electric power without a chemical reaction such as a capacitor.
　モータ１０はリール４０と接続されている。モータ１０は、リール４０を、充電ケーブル５０を収納する方向および充電ケーブル５０を引出す方向の両方向にリール４０を回転させることが可能である。 The motor 10 is connected to the reel 40. The motor 10 can rotate the reel 40 in both directions of storing the charging cable 50 and pulling out the charging cable 50.
　電子制御装置３０は、充電ケーブル５０に接続されて、充電ケーブル５０による充電状況を逐次監視する。また電子制御装置３０はモータ１０に接続され、モータ１０を回転させる。電子制御装置３０は検出部７０に入力された信号を、充電ケーブル５０を経由して受取ることが可能である。 The electronic control device 30 is connected to the charging cable 50 and sequentially monitors the charging status of the charging cable 50. The electronic control unit 30 is connected to the motor 10 and rotates the motor 10. The electronic control unit 30 can receive the signal input to the detection unit 70 via the charging cable 50.
　リール４０はモータ１０と接続されており、回転軸２を中心として回転することが可能である。リール４０は左右が対称の円盤形状である。リール４０には、外周方向へ延在するドラム部４１が形成されている。ドラム部４１は中空形状であり、その内部に充電ケーブル５０が巻かれて収納されている。回転軸２はほぼ鉛直方向に延びている。ドラム部４１は、回転軸２から遠ざかるにつれて、鉛直方向下向きに延びるように構成されている。充電ケーブル５０の一方端はプラグ６０に接続され、他方端はバッテリ２０に接続されている。プラグ６０には、使用者による充電ケーブル５０の引出動作を検出するための検出部７０が配置されている。 The reel 40 is connected to the motor 10 and can rotate around the rotary shaft 2. The reel 40 has a symmetrical disk shape. The reel 40 is formed with a drum portion 41 extending in the outer peripheral direction. The drum portion 41 has a hollow shape, and a charging cable 50 is wound and accommodated therein. The rotating shaft 2 extends substantially in the vertical direction. The drum portion 41 is configured to extend downward in the vertical direction as it moves away from the rotation shaft 2. One end of the charging cable 50 is connected to the plug 60, and the other end is connected to the battery 20. The plug 60 is provided with a detection unit 70 for detecting the drawing operation of the charging cable 50 by the user.
　筐体８０は、リール４０の下側に設けられている。筐体８０は、リール４０から引出された充電ケーブル５０を受入れることが可能である。 The housing 80 is provided on the lower side of the reel 40. The housing 80 can receive the charging cable 50 drawn from the reel 40.
　図３は、充電開始状態を説明するために示す、実施の形態１に従った充電ケーブルの収納構造の模式図である。図４は、図３中の矢印ＩＶで示す方向から見た充電ケーブルおよびプラグの平面図である。充電開始時には、使用者が矢印７１で示す方向に、スイッチとして作用する検出部７０を押圧する。この押圧信号が充電ケーブル５０を経由して電子制御装置３０へ伝えられる。電子制御装置３０は、検出部７０からの引出信号を、充電ケーブル５０を経由して受取る。そして、電子制御装置３０は、モータ１０を矢印Ｒ１で回転させるように信号を送る。それにより、モータ１０は矢印Ｒ１で示す方向にリール４０を回転させる。その結果、ドラム部４１に収納された充電ケーブル５０のうち外周部に位置するものは筐体８０へ落ちる。これにより、使用者が充電ケーブル５０を引出す前に、充電ケーブル５０を筐体８０側へ落とし込んでおくことが可能となる。 FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram of the charging cable storage structure according to the first embodiment, which is shown to explain the charging start state. FIG. 4 is a plan view of the charging cable and the plug as viewed from the direction indicated by the arrow IV in FIG. At the start of charging, the user presses the detection unit 70 acting as a switch in the direction indicated by the arrow 71. This pressing signal is transmitted to the electronic control unit 30 via the charging cable 50. The electronic control unit 30 receives the extraction signal from the detection unit 70 via the charging cable 50. Then, the electronic control unit 30 sends a signal to rotate the motor 10 with the arrow R1. Thereby, the motor 10 rotates the reel 40 in the direction indicated by the arrow R1. As a result, among the charging cables 50 housed in the drum portion 41, those located on the outer peripheral portion fall to the housing 80. Thereby, before the user pulls out the charging cable 50, the charging cable 50 can be dropped to the housing 80 side.
　図５は、使用者が充電ケーブルを引出す動作を説明するために示す実施の形態１に従った充電ケーブルの収納構造の模式図である。図５を参照して、充電を開始する使用者は、プラグ６０を引出す。これにより、プラグ６０に接続された充電ケーブル５０は筐体８０から外側へ引出される。このとき、事前に筐体８０へ引出されて筐体８０に置かれた充電ケーブル５０を使用者は引出すことになるため、使用者の力でモータ１０を回転させながら充電ケーブル５０を引出す場合に比べて充電ケーブル５０を引出す力を十分に小さくすることができる。 FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram of a charging cable storage structure according to the first embodiment, which is shown in order to explain an operation in which the user pulls out the charging cable. Referring to FIG. 5, the user who starts charging pulls out plug 60. As a result, the charging cable 50 connected to the plug 60 is pulled out from the housing 80. At this time, since the user pulls out the charging cable 50 that has been drawn out to the housing 80 and placed in the housing 80 in advance, when the charging cable 50 is pulled out while rotating the motor 10 by the user's power. In comparison, the force for pulling out the charging cable 50 can be made sufficiently small.
　図６は、充電終了時の動作を説明するために示す、実施の形態１に従った充電ケーブルの収納構造の断面図である。図６を参照して、充電が終了すれば、使用者は矢印７１で示す方向に検出部７０を押圧する。これにより、この押圧信号が充電ケーブル５０を介して電子制御装置３０に伝えられる。電子制御装置３０は、モータ１０を回転させる信号をモータ１０に送る。これによりモータ１０は、矢印Ｒ２で示す方向にリール４０を回転させる。その結果、充電ケーブル５０がドラム部４１側へ収納される。 FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view of the charging cable storage structure according to the first embodiment for explaining the operation at the end of charging. Referring to FIG. 6, when charging is completed, the user presses detection unit 70 in the direction indicated by arrow 71. As a result, this pressing signal is transmitted to the electronic control unit 30 via the charging cable 50. The electronic control unit 30 sends a signal for rotating the motor 10 to the motor 10. As a result, the motor 10 rotates the reel 40 in the direction indicated by the arrow R2. As a result, the charging cable 50 is accommodated on the drum portion 41 side.
　図７は、この発明の実施の形態１に従った充電ケーブルの収納構造の動作を示すフローチャートである。まず、使用者が検出部７０を押圧することでスイッチがオンとされる（ステップＳ１１０）。 FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the operation of the charging cable storage structure according to the first embodiment of the present invention. First, the switch is turned on when the user presses the detection unit 70 (step S110).
　これにより、充電ケーブル５０が予め送り出されて充電ケーブル５０が筐体８０内に収納される。そして使用者は充電ケーブル５０を引出す（ステップＳ１２０）。 Thereby, the charging cable 50 is sent out in advance, and the charging cable 50 is stored in the housing 80. Then, the user pulls out the charging cable 50 (step S120).
　引出されたプラグ６０は電源に差し込まれることで充電が開始する（ステップＳ１３０）。 Charging starts when the pulled plug 60 is inserted into the power source (step S130).
　充電が所定時間経過し、充電中には、電源から充電ケーブル５０を経由してバッテリ２０側へ電力が供給される。そしてバッテリ２０内の蓄電量が所定量となると充電が完了する（ステップＳ１４０）。 Charging is performed for a predetermined time, and power is supplied from the power source to the battery 20 via the charging cable 50 during charging. When the amount of power stored in the battery 20 reaches a predetermined amount, charging is completed (step S140).
　充電完了後、使用者はプラグ６０を電源から引抜き、検出部７０を押圧することによりスイッチがオンとされる（ステップＳ１５０）。 After the charging is completed, the user pulls out the plug 60 from the power source and presses the detection unit 70 to turn on the switch (step S150).
　検出部７０が押圧されるとこの信号が充電ケーブル５０を介して電子制御装置３０へ伝えられる。電子制御装置３０はモータ１０を矢印Ｒ２で示す方向に回転させる。その結果リール４０を矢印Ｒ２で示す方向に回転し充電ケーブル５０が巻き取られる（ステップＳ１６０）。 When the detection unit 70 is pressed, this signal is transmitted to the electronic control unit 30 via the charging cable 50. The electronic control unit 30 rotates the motor 10 in the direction indicated by the arrow R2. As a result, the reel 40 is rotated in the direction indicated by the arrow R2, and the charging cable 50 is wound up (step S160).
　以上のように構成された、実施の形態１に従った充電ケーブルの収納構造１では、検出部７０が押圧されることによって、引出回転方向にリール４０が予め回転する。これにより、リール４０から充電ケーブル５０が引出される。引出されたケーブルは筐体８０内に収納される。この収納された充電ケーブル５０を使用者が引出す。この引出時には、リール４０の回転抵抗がないためスムーズに充電ケーブル５０を引出すことができる。そして、充電が終了すると、検出部７０が押圧されることによってリール４０が回転する。巻取り方向にリール４０が回転することによって、充電ケーブル５０がリール４０側へ巻き取られる。その結果、容易に充電ケーブルを引出すことが可能な充電ケーブルの収納構造を提供することができる。 In the charging cable storage structure 1 according to the first embodiment configured as described above, the reel 40 is rotated in advance in the pull-out rotation direction when the detection unit 70 is pressed. As a result, the charging cable 50 is pulled out from the reel 40. The drawn cable is stored in the housing 80. A user pulls out the stored charging cable 50. At this time, the charging cable 50 can be drawn smoothly because there is no rotational resistance of the reel 40. When the charging is completed, the reel 40 is rotated by pressing the detection unit 70. When the reel 40 rotates in the winding direction, the charging cable 50 is wound to the reel 40 side. As a result, it is possible to provide a storage structure for a charging cable that can be easily pulled out.
　（実施の形態２）
　図８は、この発明の実施の形態２に従った充電ケーブルの収納構造を示す模式図である。図８を参照して、この発明の実施の形態２に従った充電ケーブルの収納構造１は、充電ケーブル５０が巻かれるリール４０と、リール４０を回転させることが可能な回転部材としてのモータ１０と、充電ケーブル５０の温度を検出する温度検出部としてのセンサ９０とを備える。充電中に充電ケーブル５０の温度が所定値を超えるとモータ１０がリール４０を引出方向に回転させて充電ケーブル５０を撓ませる。 (Embodiment 2)
FIG. 8 is a schematic diagram showing a charging cable housing structure according to the second embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 8, charging cable storage structure 1 according to the second embodiment of the present invention includes a reel 40 around which charging cable 50 is wound, and motor 10 as a rotating member capable of rotating reel 40. And a sensor 90 as a temperature detection unit that detects the temperature of the charging cable 50. When the temperature of the charging cable 50 exceeds a predetermined value during charging, the motor 10 rotates the reel 40 in the pull-out direction to bend the charging cable 50.
　図９は、この発明の実施の形態２に従った充電ケーブルの収納構造の動作を示すフローチャートである。まず、使用者が検出部７０を押圧することでスイッチがオンとされる（ステップＳ２１０）。 FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the operation of the charging cable storage structure according to the second embodiment of the present invention. First, the switch is turned on when the user presses the detection unit 70 (step S210).
　その後、引出されたプラグ６０は電源に差し込まれることで充電が開始する（ステップＳ２２０）。 Thereafter, the pulled plug 60 is inserted into the power source and charging is started (step S220).
　充電中には、電源から充電ケーブル５０を経由してバッテリ２０側へ電力が供給される。充電中にはセンサ９０が充電ケーブル５０の温度を測定して、電子制御装置３０は、充電ケーブル５０が高温かどうかを判断する（ステップＳ２３０）。 During charging, power is supplied from the power source to the battery 20 via the charging cable 50. During charging, the sensor 90 measures the temperature of the charging cable 50, and the electronic control unit 30 determines whether the charging cable 50 is hot (step S230).
　充電ケーブル５０が高温でなければ（ステップＳ２３０においてＮＯ）、そのまま充電を続ける。 If the charging cable 50 is not hot (NO in step S230), the charging is continued as it is.
　充電ケーブル５０の温度が高温であれば（ステップＳ２３０においてＹＥＳ）、電子制御装置３０はモータ１０を駆動させることで充電ケーブル５０が引出される（ステップＳ２４０）。 If the temperature of the charging cable 50 is high (YES in step S230), the electronic control unit 30 drives the motor 10 to pull out the charging cable 50 (step S240).
　そしてバッテリ２０内の蓄電量が所定量となると充電が完了する（ステップＳ２５０）。 Then, the charging is completed when the charged amount in the battery 20 reaches a predetermined amount (step S250).
　充電完了後、使用者はプラグ６０を電源から引抜き、検出部７０を押圧することによりスイッチがオンとされる（ステップＳ２６０）。 After the charging is completed, the user pulls out the plug 60 from the power source and presses the detection unit 70 to turn on the switch (step S260).
　検出部７０が押圧されるとこの信号が充電ケーブル５０を介して電子制御装置３０へ伝えられる。電子制御装置３０はモータ１０を矢印Ｒ２で示す方向に回転させる。その結果リール４０を矢印Ｒ２で示す方向に回転し充電ケーブル５０が巻き取られる（ステップＳ２７０）。 When the detection unit 70 is pressed, this signal is transmitted to the electronic control unit 30 via the charging cable 50. The electronic control unit 30 rotates the motor 10 in the direction indicated by the arrow R2. As a result, the reel 40 is rotated in the direction indicated by the arrow R2, and the charging cable 50 is wound up (step S270).
　図１０および図１１は、この発明の実施の形態２に従った充電ケーブルの収納構造における時間と充電ケーブルの温度とを示す図である。図１０および１１を参照して、充電ケーブル５０がリール４０に充電が進むにつれてケーブルの温度が上がる。この場合、許容温度を超えても充電ケーブルを引出さなければ、さらに温度上昇が起きる。このとき、充電ケーブル５０を引出して撓ませるため、充電ケーブル５０の温度上昇を抑制することができる。 FIGS. 10 and 11 are diagrams showing the time and the temperature of the charging cable in the charging cable housing structure according to the second embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIGS. 10 and 11, as the charging cable 50 is charged to the reel 40, the temperature of the cable increases. In this case, even if the allowable temperature is exceeded, the temperature rises further if the charging cable is not pulled out. At this time, since the charging cable 50 is pulled out and bent, the temperature rise of the charging cable 50 can be suppressed.
　図１１で示すように、この発明に従えば、許容温度においてケーブルを引出すため、充電ケーブル５０が周囲の空気に冷やされやすくなる。その結果、充電ケーブル５０の温度が設定温度まで下がる。なお、設定温度まで充電ケーブル５０の温度が下がった後には、充電ケーブル５０を巻取ってもよい。 As shown in FIG. 11, according to the present invention, the cable is pulled out at an allowable temperature, so that the charging cable 50 is easily cooled by the surrounding air. As a result, the temperature of the charging cable 50 decreases to the set temperature. Note that the charging cable 50 may be wound up after the temperature of the charging cable 50 has decreased to the set temperature.
　（実施の形態３）
　図１２は、この発明の実施の形態１に従った充電ケーブルの収納構造の動作を示すフローチャートである。まず、使用者が検出部７０を押圧することでスイッチがオンとされる（ステップＳ３１０）。 (Embodiment 3)
FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the operation of the charging cable housing structure according to the first embodiment of the present invention. First, the switch is turned on when the user presses the detection unit 70 (step S310).
　これにより、充電ケーブル５０が予め送り出されて充電ケーブル５０が筐体８０内に収納される。そして使用者は充電ケーブル５０を引出す（ステップＳ３２０）。 Thereby, the charging cable 50 is sent out in advance, and the charging cable 50 is stored in the housing 80. Then, the user pulls out the charging cable 50 (step S320).
　引出されたプラグ６０は電源に差し込まれることで充電が開始する（ステップＳ３３０）。 Charging starts when the pulled plug 60 is inserted into the power supply (step S330).
　充電中には、電源から充電ケーブル５０を経由してバッテリ２０側へ電力が供給される。充電中にはセンサ９０が充電ケーブル５０の温度を測定して、電子制御装置３０は、充電ケーブル５０が高温かどうかを判断する（ステップＳ３４０）。 During charging, power is supplied from the power source to the battery 20 via the charging cable 50. During charging, the sensor 90 measures the temperature of the charging cable 50, and the electronic control unit 30 determines whether the charging cable 50 is hot (step S340).
　充電ケーブル５０が高温でなければ（ステップＳ３４０においてＮＯ）、そのまま充電を続ける。 If the charging cable 50 is not hot (NO in step S340), the charging is continued as it is.
　充電ケーブル５０の温度が高温であれば（ステップＳ３４０においてＹＥＳ）、電子制御装置３０はモータ１０を駆動させることで充電ケーブル５０が引出される（ステップＳ３５０）。 If the temperature of the charging cable 50 is high (YES in step S340), the electronic control unit 30 drives the motor 10 to pull out the charging cable 50 (step S350).
　そしてバッテリ２０内の蓄電量が所定量となると充電が完了する（ステップＳ３６０）。 Then, the charging is completed when the charged amount in the battery 20 reaches a predetermined amount (step S360).
　充電完了後、使用者はプラグ６０を電源から引抜き、検出部７０を押圧することによりスイッチがオンとされる（ステップＳ３７０）。 After the charging is completed, the user pulls out the plug 60 from the power source and presses the detection unit 70 to turn on the switch (step S370).
　検出部７０が押圧されるとこの信号が充電ケーブル５０を介して電子制御装置３０へ伝えられる。電子制御装置３０はモータ１０を矢印Ｒ２で示す方向に回転させる。その結果リール４０を矢印Ｒ２で示す方向に回転し充電ケーブル５０が巻き取られる（ステップＳ３８０）。 When the detection unit 70 is pressed, this signal is transmitted to the electronic control unit 30 via the charging cable 50. The electronic control unit 30 rotates the motor 10 in the direction indicated by the arrow R2. As a result, the reel 40 is rotated in the direction indicated by the arrow R2, and the charging cable 50 is wound up (step S380).
　（実施の形態４）
　図１３は、この発明の実施の形態４に従った充電ケーブルの収納構造を示す模式図である。図１３を参照して、実施の形態４に従った充電構造では、リール４０が回転軸２と直交して延びるように設けられている点で、実施の形態１に従った構造と異なる。 (Embodiment 4)
FIG. 13 is a schematic diagram showing a charging cable storage structure according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 13, the charging structure according to the fourth embodiment is different from the structure according to the first embodiment in that reel 40 is provided so as to extend perpendicular to rotation axis 2.
　（実施の形態５）
　図１４は、この発明の実施の形態５に従った充電ケーブルの収納構造を示す模式図である。図１４を参照して、回転軸２が、水平方向に配置されている点で、実施の形態１に従った構造と異なる。 (Embodiment 5)
FIG. 14 is a schematic diagram showing a charging cable storage structure according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 14, the rotation shaft 2 is different from the structure according to the first embodiment in that it is arranged in the horizontal direction.
　今回開示された実施の形態はすべての点で例示であって制限的なものではないと考えられるべきである。本発明の範囲は上記した説明ではなくて請求の範囲によって示され、請求の範囲と均等の意味および範囲内でのすべての変更が含まれることが意図される。 The embodiment disclosed this time should be considered as illustrative in all points and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.
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　１０　モータ、２０　バッテリ、３０　電子制御装置、４０　リール、４１　ドラム部、５０　充電ケーブル、６０　プラグ、７０　検出部。 10 motor, 20 battery, 30 electronic control unit, 40 reel, 41 drum part, 50 charging cable, 60 plug, 70 detection part.

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  1. 　充電ケーブル（５０）が巻かれるリール（４０）と、
    　前記リールを回転させることが可能な回転部材（１０）と、
    　前記充電ケーブルの引出しを検出する引出検出部（７０）とを備え、
    　引出検出部が使用者による充電ケーブルの引出動作を検出すると、前記回転部材が前記リールを引出し方向に回転させて充電ケーブルを撓ませる、充電ケーブルの収納構造     A reel (40) around which the charging cable (50) is wound;
    A rotating member (10) capable of rotating the reel;
    A drawer detector (70) for detecting the charging cable drawer;
    When the drawer detection unit detects a charging cable pulling-out operation by the user, the rotating member rotates the reel in the pulling direction to bend the charging cable, and the charging cable storage structure
  2. 　前記充電ケーブルの温度を検出する温度検出部（９０）をさらに備え、充電中に前記充電ケーブルの温度が所定値を超えると前記回転部材が前記リールを引出方向に回転させて前記充電ケーブルを撓ませる、請求の範囲第１項記載の充電ケーブルの収納構造。 A temperature detector (90) for detecting the temperature of the charging cable is further provided. When the temperature of the charging cable exceeds a predetermined value during charging, the rotating member rotates the reel in the pull-out direction to bend the charging cable. The charging cable storage structure according to claim 1.
  3. 　前記リールは、前記充電ケーブルがまかれるドラム部（４１）を有し、前記ドラム部は前記リール部の回転軸（２）から遠ざかるにつれて鉛直方向下向きに延びるように構成される、請求の範囲１記載の充電ケーブルの収納構造。 The reel has a drum portion (41) around which the charging cable is wound, and the drum portion is configured to extend downward in the vertical direction as the distance from the rotation shaft (2) of the reel portion increases. Storage structure of the charging cable as described.
  4. 　前記リールは回転軸に対して線対称な形状とされる、請求の範囲第３項に記載の充電ケーブルの収納構造。 The charging cable storage structure according to claim 3, wherein the reel has a line-symmetric shape with respect to the rotation axis.
  5. 　前記撓ませた充電ケーブルを載置するための筐体（８０）をさらに備えた、請求の範囲第１項記載の充電ケーブルの収納構造。 The charging cable storage structure according to claim 1, further comprising a housing (80) for placing the bent charging cable.
  6. 　充電ケーブルが巻かれるリール（４０）と、
    　前記リールを回転させることが可能な回転部材（１０）と、
    　前記充電ケーブルの温度を検出する温度検出部（９０）とを備え、充電中に前記充電ケーブルの温度が所定値を超えると前記回転部材が前記リールを引出方向に回転させて前記充電ケーブルを撓ませる、充電ケーブルの収納構造     A reel (40) around which the charging cable is wound;
    A rotating member (10) capable of rotating the reel;
    A temperature detection unit (90) for detecting the temperature of the charging cable, and when the temperature of the charging cable exceeds a predetermined value during charging, the rotating member rotates the reel in the pull-out direction to bend the charging cable. Storage structure of charging cable
  7. 　前記リールは、前記充電ケーブルがまかれるドラム部（４１）を有し、前記ドラム部は前記リール部の回転軸（２）から遠ざかるにつれて鉛直方向下向きに延びるように構成される、請求の範囲６記載の充電ケーブルの収納構造。 The reel has a drum portion (41) around which the charging cable is wound, and the drum portion is configured to extend downward in the vertical direction as the distance from the rotation shaft (2) of the reel portion increases. Storage structure of the charging cable as described.
  8. 　前記リールは回転軸に対して線対称な形状とされる、請求の範囲第７項に記載の充電ケーブルの収納構造。 The charging cable storage structure according to claim 7, wherein the reel has a line-symmetric shape with respect to the rotation axis.
  9. 　前記撓ませた充電ケーブルを載置するための筐体（８０）をさらに備えた、請求の範囲第６項記載の充電ケーブルの収納構造。 The charging cable storage structure according to claim 6, further comprising a housing (80) for mounting the bent charging cable.
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