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EP-4735367-A1 - ELECTRIC PROPULSION VEHICLE COMPRISING A SYSTEM FOR INTEGRATING A CABLE FOR CHARGING A BATTERY FOR SUPPLYING POWER TO THE MOTOR OF THE VEHICLE

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Abstract

The invention relates to an electric vehicle comprising a system (1) for integrating a charging cable (2) for charging a battery, the system comprising the cable having an extendable cylindrical helical region (3) that is capable of being retracted by contraction to define a configuration for storing the cable, a tubular conduit (4) for housing at least the helical region, a plug (5) connected to a first end (6) of the helical region, the plug fitting into an end (7) of the conduit when the cable is arranged in the storage configuration, the plug being provided with a locking means (8) for locking it in the position in which it is housed in the conduit, the system further comprising a push mechanism (9) capable of being actuated to apply pressure to the second end (10) of the helical region and push the first end of the helical region towards the end of the conduit.

Inventors

  • TIXIER, JULIEN
  • GALIDIE, STEPHAN
  • ROUSSEAU, XAVIER
  • GOHIER, GAEL
  • VANNESTE, PASCAL

Assignees

  • Stellantis Auto SAS

Dates

Publication Date
20260506
Application Date
20240515

Claims (6)

  1. 1. Electrically powered vehicle comprising a system (1) for integrating a cable (2) for recharging a battery supplying the engine of said vehicle, said system comprising: - said cable having an extensible cylindrical helical zone (3), said cable having an elasticity allowing said helical zone to be recalled in contraction to define a storage configuration of said cable when it is not in use, - a tubular conduit (4) for housing at least said helical zone when said cable is placed in said storage configuration, - an electrical power supply socket (5) connected to the first end (6) of said helical zone, said socket fitting into the end (7) of said conduit when said cable is placed in said storage configuration, said socket being provided with a locking means (8) in the housing position in said conduit by pressing in tight contact of said locking means against said conduit, said vehicle being characterized in that said system further comprises a push device (9) capable of being actuated to press at the second end (10) of said helical zone and push said first end of the helical zone towards said end of said conduit.
  2. 2. Vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that the helical zone (3) extends partially over the length of the cable (2), the pusher device (9) comprising a pusher (11) slidably mounted in the conduit (4), said pusher bearing at the second end (10) of said helical zone, said cable extending beyond said helical zone by a linear zone (12), said sleeve being provided with an orifice (13) through which said linear zone passes.
  3. 3. Vehicle according to claim 2, characterized in that the pusher device (9) comprises a cylinder (14) for actuating the pusher (11).
  4. 4. Vehicle according to claim 2, characterized in that the pusher device (9) comprises a worm screw and a motor for actuating said screw, said screw cooperating with a nut secured to the pusher (11) to allow its actuation.
  5. 5. Vehicle according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the locking means (8) is in the form of a crown made of elastically deformable material mounted around the socket (5).
  6. 6. Vehicle according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the system (1) for integrating the cable (2) comprises a part of the bodywork of said vehicle provided with an access port to the socket (5), said access port being provided with a hatch operable between a position for hiding said socket and a position for unhiding said socket in order to be able to actuate it in traction and extract said cable from the conduit (4) in order to charge the battery.

Description

DESCRIPTION TITLE OF THE INVENTION: ELECTRICALLY DRIVEN VEHICLE COMPRISING A SYSTEM FOR INTEGRATING A CABLE FOR RECHARGING A POWER BATTERY FOR THE ENGINE OF SAID VEHICLE [001] The present invention claims priority from French application No. 2306708 filed on 06/27/2023, the content of which (text, drawings and claims) is incorporated herein by reference. [002] The invention relates to an electrically powered vehicle comprising a system for integrating a cable for recharging a battery supplying power to the engine of said vehicle. [003] It is known to produce an electrically powered vehicle comprising a system for integrating a cable for recharging a battery supplying the engine of said vehicle, said system comprising: - said cable having an extensible cylindrical helical zone, said cable having an elasticity allowing said helical zone to be recalled in contraction to define a storage configuration of said cable when it is not in use, - a tubular conduit for housing at least said helical zone when said cable is placed in said storage configuration, said conduit making it possible to ensure protection of at least said zone, - an electrical power socket connected to the first end of said helical zone, said socket fitting into the end of said conduit when said cable is placed in said storage configuration, said socket being provided with a locking means in the housing position in said conduit by pressing in tight contact of said locking means against said conduit. [004] With such an arrangement, the cable can be deployed to adopt a usage configuration allowing the plug to be connected to a generator external to the vehicle, the return of said cable to a storage configuration. being assisted by elastic recall of the helical zone, the user having to push on the socket to re-engage at the end of the conduit. [005] However, it may happen that when storing the cable the user pushes the plug too far into the conduit, said plug then becoming difficult to extract from said conduit during a new battery charging operation. [006] The aim of the invention is to propose an arrangement making it possible to overcome this drawback. [007] To this end, the invention proposes an electrically powered vehicle comprising a system for integrating a cable for recharging a battery supplying power to the engine of said vehicle, said system comprising: - said cable having an extensible cylindrical helical zone, said cable being provided with an elasticity allowing said helical zone to be recalled in contraction to define a storage configuration of said cable when it is not in use, - a tubular conduit for housing at least said helical zone when said cable is placed in said storage configuration, - an electrical power socket connected to the first end of said helical zone, said socket fitting into the end of said conduit when said cable is placed in said storage configuration, said socket being provided with a means of locking in the housing position in said conduit by pressing in tight contact of said locking means against said conduit, said system further comprising a push device capable of being actuated to press at the second end of said helical zone and push said first end of the helical zone towards said end of said conduit. [008] With the proposed arrangement, the support provided at the second end of the helical zone causes the turns of said helical zone to tighten against each other, said support being transmitted at first end of the helical zone and allowing the extraction of a plug that is too far into the conduit. [009] According to one embodiment, the helical zone extends partially over the length of the cable, the pusher device comprising a pusher mounted to slide in the conduit, said pusher bearing at the second end of said helical zone, said cable extending beyond said helical zone by a linear zone, said sleeve being provided with an orifice through which said linear zone passes. [010] In particular, the pusher device comprises a cylinder for actuating the pusher. [011] According to one variant, the pusher device comprises a worm screw and a motor for actuating said screw, said screw cooperating with a nut secured to the pusher to enable its actuation. [012] According to one embodiment, the blocking means is in the form of a crown made of elastically deformable material mounted around the socket, said crown being able to further provide a protective function against the introduction of fluids into the conduit. [013] According to one embodiment, the cable integration system comprises a part of the vehicle body provided with an access port to the socket, said access port being provided with a hatch operable between a position for hiding said socket and a position for unhiding said socket in order to be able to actuate it by traction and extract said cable from the conduit in order to charge the battery. [014] The invention will be further detailed by the description of non-limiting embodiments, and on the basis of: [fig.1]