JP-2026075926-A - Charging stand device

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Abstract

[Problem] To provide a charging station device that can reduce the workload of users of the charging station. [Solution] The charging stand device 1 comprises a first rail 20, a second rail 30, and a charger 40. The first rail 20 is formed to extend in the vertical direction V and has a first guide 21 and a first carriage 22 that is slidable along the first guide 21. The second rail 30 is formed to extend in the horizontal direction H and is fixed to the first carriage 22 and has a second guide 31 and a second carriage 32 that is slidable along the second guide 31. The charger 40 is fixed to the second carriage 32. [Selection Diagram] Figure 1

Inventors

澤田知幸

Assignees

トヨタ自動車株式会社

Dates

Publication Date: 20260511
Application Date: 20241023

Claims (1)

It comprises a first rail, a second rail, and a charger. The first rail is formed to extend in the vertical direction and has a first guide and a first carriage that is slidable along the first guide. The second rail is formed to extend horizontally and is fixed to the first carriage, and has a second guide and a second carriage that is slidable along the second guide. The charger is fixed to the second carriage, and the charging stand device is also provided.

Description

This disclosure relates to a charging station device. Japanese Patent Publication No. 2013-70479 (Patent Document 1) discloses a charging stand that allows for compact storage of the cable. More specifically, the charging stand has a cable connecting the main body housing of the stand to the charging connector. The cable length must be sufficient to connect the charging connector to the plug of an electric vehicle. To reduce the burden on the user of the charging stand regarding cable management, the charging stand has a function to hold the middle portion of the cable. Japanese Patent Publication No. 2013-70479 This is a schematic diagram of a charging stand device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. The embodiments of this disclosure will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings. In the drawings, the same or corresponding parts are denoted by the same reference numerals, and their descriptions will not be repeated. Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of a charging stand device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. The charging stand device 1 comprises a main wall 10, a first rail 20, a second rail 30, and a charger 40. The main wall 10 is formed to rise from the foundation 11 in the vertical direction V. The main wall 10 has a main surface 10a. The first rail 20 is formed to extend in the vertical direction V. The first rail 20 includes a first guide 21 and a first carriage 22. The first rail 20 is fixed to the main surface 10a. More specifically, the first guide 21 is fixed to the main surface 10a. The first guide 21 is formed to extend in the vertical direction V, and the first carriage 22 is formed to slide along the first guide 21. The first carriage 22 has a mounting surface. The second rail 30 is formed to extend in the horizontal direction H. The second rail 30 includes a second guide 31 and a second carriage 32. The second guide 31 is fixed to the mounting surface of the first carriage 22. The second guide 31 is formed to extend in the horizontal direction H, and the second carriage 32 is formed to slide along the second guide 31. The second carriage 32 has a mounting surface. The charger 40 comprises a housing 41, a charging connector 42, and a cable 43 connecting the housing 41 and the charging connector 42. The housing 41 houses the power supply and control devices necessary for a charger capable of supplying power to the electric vehicle 100. The housing 41 may also have a cooling fan and a heat sink for cooling the power supply and control devices inside. The charging connector 42 is formed to be connectable to the inlet of the electric vehicle 100. The charging connector 42 is connected to the housing 41 by the cable 43. The charging connector 42 is housed in a housing box 41a of the housing 41. The charger 40 is fixed to the second carriage 32. More specifically, the rear surface 41b of the housing 41 of the charger 40 is formed to be fixable to the mounting surface of the second carriage 32. In the above embodiment, the charger 40 is fixed to the second rail 30. The second rail 30 is fixed to the first rail 20. This allows the charger 40 to move in the vertical direction V and the horizontal direction H. More specifically, the housing 41 of the charger 40 is fixed to the second carriage 32, and the second carriage 32 is slidable in the horizontal direction H along the second guide 31. The second rail 30 is fixed to the first carriage 22, and the first carriage 22 is slidable in the vertical direction V along the first guide 21. In such a charging station device 1, the charger 40 can be moved in two dimensions to match the position of the electric vehicle 100, thus shortening the overall length of the cable 43. A shorter cable length reduces the weight of the cable 43. As a result, the burden on the user of the electric vehicle 100 to charge the electric vehicle 100 can be reduced. In addition, it is possible to prevent the cable 43 from rubbing against the ground and becoming dirty. Alternatively, it is possible to prevent the cable 43 from hitting the electric vehicle 100 and damaging it. In the above embodiment, an example was shown in which the first rail 20 is fixed to the main wall 10, but the disclosure is not limited thereto. For example, the first rail 20 may be freestanding from the foundation 11. Alternatively, the charging stand device 1 may further have a third rail positioned to lie horizontally on the foundation 11, and the first rail 20 may be fixed to a third carriage of the third rail. By providing the third rail, the charger 40 can be moved in three dimensions. In the above embodiment, the first rail 20 and the second rail 30 are, for example, electric actuators. The user of the electric vehicle 100 can position the charger 40 in a predetermined location by pushing the charger 40 toward the position of the electric vehicle 100. The first rail 20 may further have a drive device for moving the first carriage 22. The same appl