A rear door device and a vehicle

By designing a motion module and a horizontal sensing device in the rear door assembly, the problem of traditional trunk doors not being able to open fully near obstacles has been solved, enabling flexible opening of the rear door panel and solar power generation, thus improving user experience and vehicle functionality.

CN115593201BActive Publication Date: 2026-06-23ZHEJIANG ZEEKR INTELLIGENT TECH CO LTD +1

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
ZHEJIANG ZEEKR INTELLIGENT TECH CO LTD
Filing Date
2022-10-25
Publication Date
2026-06-23

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Traditional car trunks cannot be fully opened when the rear of the vehicle is too close to an obstacle, making it difficult for users to store or retrieve items and affecting the user experience.

Method used

Design a rear door device including a rear door panel and a motion module. Through the coordinated work of a first motion component, a second motion component and a telescopic support, the rear door panel can be fully opened within a limited space behind the vehicle. A horizontal sensing device and a processor control the rear door panel to cover the roof parallel to the vehicle.

Benefits of technology

It enables the rear door panels to open fully when near obstacles, improving the convenience and user experience of storing and retrieving items, while making full use of the solar power generation layer on the roof to charge the vehicle.

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Abstract

The application discloses a back door device and a vehicle. The back door device comprises a back door plate and a movement module. The movement module comprises a first movement assembly, a second movement assembly and a telescopic support. The first movement assembly is arranged on a back door frame, the second movement assembly is arranged on the back door plate, and the two ends of the telescopic support are connected with the first movement assembly and the second movement assembly respectively. At a first time when the back door plate is opened, the telescopic support is elongated, the back door plate is supported to be away from the back door frame to a first position, and the back door plate at the first position is parallel to the plane where the back door frame is located. At a second time when the back door plate is opened, the second movement assembly slides downward, the back door plate slides upward to a second position, and the back door plate at the second position is parallel to the plane where the back door frame is located. At a third time when the back door plate is opened, the first movement assembly slides upward, and the back door plate covers the top of the vehicle. According to the movement of the movement module, when the distance between the back door of the vehicle and an obstacle is too close, the back door can still be opened, and the user can smoothly access the object.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of vehicle technology, and more particularly to a rear door device and a vehicle. Background Technology

[0002] Traditionally, a car's tailgate is attached to the vehicle body. In this traditional configuration, the tailgate's opening position or angle can sometimes occupy a significant amount of space behind the vehicle. Therefore, if the rear of the car is too close to an obstacle, there may be issues with opening the tailgate, such as being unable to open it or opening it too narrowly, making it difficult for users to store or retrieve items and negatively impacting their user experience. Summary of the Invention

[0003] This application provides a rear door device and a vehicle. When the rear door panel of the rear door device is operated by the motion module, the rear door can still be opened when the distance between the vehicle's rear door and an obstacle is too close, allowing the user to easily store and retrieve items, thereby improving the user experience.

[0004] On one hand, embodiments of the present invention provide a rear door device, including: a rear door panel and a motion module;

[0005] The motion module includes a first motion component, a second motion component, and a telescopic support member; the first motion component is movably mounted on the rear door frame; the second motion component is movably mounted on the rear door panel; one end of the telescopic support member is connected to the first motion component, and the other end of the telescopic support member is connected to the second motion component.

[0006] At the first moment the rear door panel opens, the telescopic support extends, supporting the rear door panel away from the rear door frame to a first position, and the rear door panel at the first position is parallel to the plane of the rear door frame; at the second moment the rear door panel opens, the second moving component on the rear door panel slides downward, and the rear door panel slides upward to a second position, and the rear door panel at the second position is parallel to the plane of the rear door frame; at the third moment the rear door panel opens, the first moving component slides upward so that the rear door panel covers the top of the vehicle.

[0007] Optionally, the first motion component includes: a first moving member and a first slide rail;

[0008] The first moving part is disposed in the first slide rail;

[0009] The first sliding rail is located on both sides of the rear door frame and extends to the top of the vehicle.

[0010] Optionally, the second motion component includes: a second moving member and a second slide rail;

[0011] The second moving part is disposed in the second slide rail;

[0012] The second sliding rail is located on both sides of the rear door panel.

[0013] Optionally, the motion module may also include a third motion component;

[0014] The third motion component includes a third moving part and a support;

[0015] The third moving part is disposed in the second slide rail, and the third moving part is located above the second moving part near the top of the second slide rail;

[0016] One end of the bracket is connected to the third movable part; when the rear door panel covers the top of the vehicle, the other end of the bracket contacts the top of the vehicle.

[0017] Optionally, the bracket is a telescopic bracket; when the rear door panel is opened, the bracket extends from a first length to a second length via a third moving member so that the other end of the bracket contacts the top of the vehicle; the first length is less than the second length;

[0018] Optionally, the bracket is a folding bracket; when the rear door panel is opened, the bracket rotates from a first rotation position to a second rotation position via a third moving part. The first rotation position is a position where the bracket is parallel to the rear door panel, and the second rotation position is a position where the bracket is perpendicular to the rear door panel.

[0019] Optionally, a level sensor is also installed on the rear door panel;

[0020] The horizontal sensor is used to detect whether the rear door panel remains parallel to the vehicle's roof surface after it covers the vehicle's roof.

[0021] Optionally, a solar power generation layer is installed on the rear door panel.

[0022] On the other hand, embodiments of the present invention provide a vehicle including the rear door device as described above.

[0023] Optionally, the vehicle may also include a processor and an instruction receiving and control module;

[0024] The processor is used to send backdoor opening commands to the instruction receiving and control module;

[0025] The instruction receiving and control module is used to control the operation of the back door device according to the back door opening instruction.

[0026] Optionally, the vehicle also includes a leveling module;

[0027] The horizontal adjustment module is used to adjust the length of the telescopic support based on the acquired horizontal sensing information after the rear door panel covers the top of the vehicle.

[0028] The rear door device and vehicle provided in this application have the following technical effects:

[0029] The rear door device includes a rear door panel and a motion module. The motion module includes a first motion component, a second motion component, and a telescopic support. The first motion component is mounted on the rear door frame, and the second motion component is mounted on the rear door panel. The two ends of the telescopic support are connected to the first and second motion components, respectively. When the rear door panel opens for the first time, the telescopic support extends, supporting the rear door panel away from the rear door frame to a first position, where the rear door panel is parallel to the plane of the rear door frame. When the rear door panel opens for the second time, the second motion component slides downwards, and the rear door panel slides upwards to a second position, where the rear door panel is parallel to the plane of the rear door frame. When the rear door panel opens for the third time, the first motion component slides upwards, causing the rear door panel to cover the top of the vehicle. In this embodiment of the invention, with the motion module in operation, the rear door can still be opened when it is too close to an obstacle, allowing the user to easily access items and improving the user experience. Attached Figure Description

[0030] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions and advantages in the embodiments of this application or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0031] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a backdoor device provided in an embodiment of this application. Figure 1 (a);

[0032] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of a backdoor device provided in an embodiment of this application. Figure 1 (b);

[0033] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of a backdoor device provided in an embodiment of this application. Figure 1 (c);

[0034] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of a first motion component provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0035] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of a second motion component provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0036] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of a third motion component provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0037] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of a bracket provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0038] Figure 8This is a schematic diagram of a horizontal sensing device provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0039] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of a device on a vehicle provided in an embodiment of this application. Figure 1 ;

[0040] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of a device on a vehicle provided in an embodiment of this application. Figure 2 . Detailed Implementation

[0041] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0042] It should be noted that the terms "first," "second," etc., in the specification, claims, and accompanying drawings of this application are used to distinguish similar objects and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that such data can be interchanged where appropriate so that the embodiments of this application described herein can be implemented in orders other than those illustrated or described herein. Furthermore, the terms "comprising" and "having," and any variations thereof, are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion; for example, a process, method, system, product, or server that comprises a series of steps or units is not necessarily limited to those steps or units explicitly listed, but may include other steps or units not explicitly listed or inherent to such processes, methods, products, or devices.

[0043] Please see Figures 1-3 , Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a backdoor device provided in an embodiment of this application. Figure 1 (a) The rear door device includes a rear door panel 101 and a motion module.

[0044] In this embodiment, the motion module may include a first motion component 102, a second motion component 103, and a telescopic support 104. The first motion component 102 and the second motion component 103 may be rotatable and slidable motors, or rotatable pulleys.

[0045] In one optional embodiment, the first motion component 102 can be movably mounted on the rear door frame. There can be one or more first motion components 102. When there is only one first motion component 102, it can be positioned in the middle of the upper edge of the rear door frame. When there are multiple first motion components 102, they can be mounted on the left and right side frames of the rear door frame. The second motion component 103 can be movably mounted on the rear door panel 101. There can also be one or more second motion components 103. When there is only one second motion component 103, it can be positioned in the middle of the rear door panel 101. When there are multiple second motion components 103, they can be positioned on either side of the rear door panel 101. One end of the telescopic support 104 can be connected to the first motion component 102, and the other end can be connected to the second motion component 103. The telescopic support 104 can be a telescopic bracket or a foldable bracket. The number of telescopic support members 104 can be one or more. If there are multiple telescopic support members 104, then the multiple telescopic support members 104 should be connected one-to-one with multiple first motion components 102 and multiple second motion components 103.

[0046] The aforementioned telescopic support allows for the connection of a first motion component mounted on the rear door frame and a second motion component mounted on the rear door panel. In other words, by using the first motion component, the second motion component, and the telescopic support, the rear door panel can be separated from the vehicle body.

[0047] In one alternative embodiment, Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a backdoor device provided in an embodiment of this application. Figure 1 (a), such as Figure 1 As shown, at the first moment the rear door panel opens, that is, when the rear door panel 101 is in the position shown... Figure 1 When in the indicated state, the telescopic support 104 can extend, supporting the rear door panel 101 to leave the rear door frame and reach the first position. This first position can be a position where the rear door panel and the rear door frame are parallel to each other. The distance between the rear door panel and the rear door frame can be adjusted according to the distance between the rear of the vehicle and the obstacles behind it. Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of a backdoor device provided in an embodiment of this application. Figure 1 (b), such as Figure 2 As shown, at the second moment when the rear door panel 101 is opened, that is, when the rear door panel 101 is in the... Figure 2In the indicated state, the second moving component 103 on the rear door panel 101 can slide downwards, and simultaneously, the rear door panel 101 can slide upwards to a second position under the action of the second moving component 103. This second position can be a position where the rear door panel is parallel to the plane of the rear door frame, and the lower edge of the rear door panel 101 can be in the same plane as the roof. After the rear door panel separates from the rear door frame, it moves upwards, achieving the purpose of opening the rear door while avoiding occupying a large amount of space behind the vehicle. Therefore, when the rear of the vehicle is too close to an obstacle behind it, the rear door panel can also be opened, making it convenient for the user to access items.

[0048] In one alternative embodiment, Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of a backdoor device provided in an embodiment of this application. Figure 1 (c), such as Figure 3 As shown, a solar power generation layer can be installed on the rear door panel 101. This layer is applied during the third time the rear door panel 101 is opened, i.e., when the rear door panel 101 is in a certain position... Figure 3 In the indicated state, the first motion component 102 slides upwards, while the first motion component 102 and the second motion component 103 can rotate, thereby causing the rear door panel 101 to rotate to a position parallel to the plane of the vehicle roof, allowing the rear door panel to cover the roof. This way, the rear door panel does not occupy a large amount of space above the vehicle, while also maintaining the vehicle's aesthetics. When the vehicle is in a sunny outdoor environment, with the rear door panel covering the roof, the solar power generation layer on the rear door panel can fully receive sunlight, converting solar energy into electrical energy to charge the vehicle.

[0049] In one alternative embodiment, Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of a first motion component provided in an embodiment of this application, as shown below. Figure 4 As shown, the first motion component 102 may include a first moving member 401 and a first slide rail 402. The first moving member 401 may be disposed in the first slide rail 402, which may be disposed on both sides of the rear door frame. The first slide rail may extend to the top of the vehicle, so that the rear door panel can be brought to the top of the vehicle as the first slide rail slides to the top of the vehicle.

[0050] In one alternative embodiment, Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of a second motion component provided in an embodiment of this application, as shown below. Figure 5 As shown, the second motion component may include a second moving member 501 and a second slide rail 502. The second moving member 501 may be disposed in the second slide rail 502. The second slide rail 502 may be disposed on both sides of the rear door panel. The telescopic support member may connect the first moving member 401 and the second moving member 501, so that the rear door panel is separated from the rear door frame, and the rear door panel can also move.

[0051] The first slide rail allows the first moving part to slide or rotate within it. The second slide rail allows the second moving part to slide or rotate within it. After the telescopic support connects the first and second moving parts, the rear door panel can be separated from the rear door frame. The rear door panel is then driven by the first and second moving parts to reach the top of the vehicle. This allows the door to be opened even when the rear of the vehicle is very close to an obstacle, without taking up a large amount of space behind the vehicle.

[0052] In one alternative embodiment, Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of a third motion component provided in an embodiment of this application, as shown below. Figure 6 As shown, the motion module may further include a third motion component, which may include a third moving member 601 and a bracket 602. The number of third moving members 601 and brackets 602 may be one or more. The third moving member 601 may be disposed within or near the second slide rail. When the third moving member 601 is disposed within the second slide rail, it is positioned above the second moving member 501 near the top of the second slide rail. One end of the bracket 602 may be connected to the third moving member 601. When the rear door panel leaves the rear door frame, the third moving member 601 can extend the bracket. When the rear door panel 101 covers the vehicle roof, the other end of the bracket 601 can contact the vehicle roof.

[0053] By setting up a third moving part and a bracket, the bracket supports the rear door panel when it covers the top of the vehicle. The bracket and the telescopic support work together to ensure the stability of the rear door panel on the roof.

[0054] In one alternative embodiment, Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of a bracket provided in an embodiment of this application, as shown below. Figure 7As shown, bracket 701 can be a telescopic bracket. When the rear door panel 101 is open, bracket 701 can extend from a first length 702 to a second length 703 via the third moving member 601, allowing the other end of the bracket to contact the vehicle roof. The first length can be shorter than the second length. At the first length, the bracket is in a retracted state, saving space. Optionally, bracket 701 can be a folding bracket. When the rear door panel is open, bracket 701 can rotate from a first rotation position 704 to a second rotation position 705 via the third moving member 601. The first rotation position 704 can be a position where bracket 701 is parallel to the rear door panel 101, and the second rotation position 705 can be a position where bracket 701 is perpendicular to the rear door panel 101. When the bracket is not in use, it can rotate to a position parallel to the rear door panel, reducing obstruction during rear door panel movement. When the rear door panel covers the roof, the bracket can be adjusted to a position perpendicular to the rear door panel. In this way, the bracket and the telescopic support can jointly support the rear door panel, improving the stability of the rear door panel on the roof.

[0055] In one alternative embodiment, Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of a horizontal sensing device provided in an embodiment of this application, as shown below. Figure 8 As shown, the level sensor 801 can be installed on the rear door panel or elsewhere on the vehicle, such as on the roof. The level sensor can be used to detect in real time whether the rear door panel, after covering the vehicle roof, remains parallel to the vehicle's roof surface.

[0056] By setting up a level sensor, it is possible to monitor in real time whether the rear door panel is parallel to the roof when it is covering the roof. If the rear door panel is always parallel to the roof, it can receive sufficient sunlight and is in the most stable state.

[0057] In this application embodiment, a vehicle is also provided, including the rear door device as described in the above embodiment.

[0058] In one alternative embodiment, Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of a device on a vehicle provided in an embodiment of this application. Figure 1 ,like Figure 9 As shown, the vehicle may further include a processor 901 and an instruction receiving and control module 902. The processor 901 can send an instruction to the instruction receiving and control module 902 to open the rear door. The instruction receiving and control module 902 can be used to control the operation of the rear door device according to the rear door opening instruction sent by the processor 901.

[0059] With the cooperation of the processor and the instruction receiving and control module, the backdoor device can run smoothly.

[0060] In one alternative embodiment, Figure 10This is a schematic diagram of a device on a vehicle provided in an embodiment of this application. Figure 2 ,like Figure 10 As shown, the vehicle may further include a leveling module 1001. This module 1001 can acquire leveling information sent by the leveling sensor 801 after the rear door panel covers the vehicle roof. If the acquired leveling information meets preset requirements, the leveling module 1001 can send an adjustment command to the command receiving and control module 902. This adjustment command can be used to control the rear door device to adjust the length of the telescopic support until the length is sufficient for the rear door panel to be parallel to the roof. The leveling module helps ensure that the rear door panel is always parallel to the roof, thus ensuring the stability of the rear door panel when placed on the roof.

[0061] It should be noted that the order of the embodiments described above is merely for descriptive purposes and does not represent the superiority or inferiority of the embodiments. Furthermore, specific embodiments have been described above. Other embodiments are within the scope of the appended claims. In some cases, the actions or steps described in the claims can be performed in a different order than that shown in the embodiments and still achieve the desired result. Additionally, the processes depicted in the drawings do not necessarily require a specific or sequential order to achieve the desired result. In some embodiments, multitasking and parallel processing are also possible or may be advantageous.

[0062] The various embodiments in this specification are described in a progressive manner. Similar or identical parts between embodiments can be referred to mutually. Each embodiment focuses on describing the differences from other embodiments. In particular, the device embodiments are basically similar to the method embodiments, so the description is relatively simple; relevant parts can be referred to the descriptions of the method embodiments.

[0063] Those skilled in the art will understand that all or part of the steps of the above embodiments can be implemented by hardware, or by a program instructing related hardware. The program can be stored in a computer-readable storage medium, such as a read-only memory, a disk, or an optical disk.

[0064] The above are merely preferred embodiments of this application and are not intended to limit this application. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this application should be included within the protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. A backdoor device, characterized in that, include: Rear door panel and motion module; The motion module includes a first motion component, a second motion component, and a telescopic support member; the first motion component is movably mounted on the rear door frame; the second motion component is movably mounted on the rear door panel; one end of the telescopic support member is connected to the first motion component, and the other end of the telescopic support member is connected to the second motion component. The first motion component mounted on the rear door frame and the second motion component mounted on the rear door panel are connected through the telescopic support member, so that the rear door panel is separated from the vehicle body. The distance between the rear door panel and the rear door frame is adjusted according to the distance between the rear of the vehicle and the rear obstacle. The first moving component includes a first moving member and a first slide rail; the first moving member is disposed in the first slide rail; the first slide rail is disposed on both sides of the rear door frame and extends to the top of the vehicle; The second motion component includes a second moving member and a second slide rail; the second moving member is disposed in the second slide rail; the second slide rail is disposed on both sides of the rear door panel; At the first moment the rear door panel opens, the telescopic support extends, supporting the rear door panel away from the rear door frame to a first position, and the rear door panel at the first position is parallel to the plane of the rear door frame; at the second moment the rear door panel opens, the second moving component on the rear door panel slides downward, and the rear door panel slides upward to a second position, and the rear door panel at the second position is parallel to the plane of the rear door frame; at the third moment the rear door panel opens, the first moving component slides upward so that the rear door panel covers the top of the vehicle.

2. The backdoor device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The motion module also includes a third motion component; The third motion component includes a third moving part and a support; The third moving part is disposed in the second slide rail, and the third moving part is located above the second moving part near the top of the second slide rail; One end of the bracket is connected to the third movable part; when the rear door panel covers the top of the vehicle, the other end of the bracket contacts the top of the vehicle.

3. The backdoor device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bracket is a telescopic bracket; when the rear door panel is opened, the bracket extends from a first length to a second length via a third movable component, so that the other end of the bracket contacts the top of the vehicle; the first length is less than the second length. The bracket is a folding bracket; when the rear door panel is opened, the bracket rotates from a first rotation position to a second rotation position via a third moving part. The first rotation position is when the bracket is parallel to the rear door panel, and the second rotation position is when the bracket is perpendicular to the rear door panel.

4. The backdoor device according to claim 1, characterized in that, A level sensor is also installed on the rear door panel; The horizontal sensor is used to detect whether the rear door panel remains parallel to the vehicle's roof surface after it covers the vehicle's roof.

5. The backdoor device according to claim 1, characterized in that, A solar power generation layer is installed on the rear door panel.

6. A vehicle, characterized in that, Includes the backdoor device as claimed in any one of claims 1-5.

7. The vehicle according to claim 6, characterized in that, It also includes a processor and an instruction receiving and control module; The processor is used to send backdoor opening commands to the instruction receiving and control module; The instruction receiving and control module is used to control the operation of the back door device according to the back door opening instruction.

8. The vehicle according to claim 7, characterized in that, It also includes a horizontal adjustment module; The horizontal adjustment module is used to adjust the length of the telescopic support based on the acquired horizontal sensing information after the rear door panel covers the top of the vehicle.