Charging port door

Abstract

A charging port door is disclosed. The present invention relates to a charging port door capable of being opened and closed by external pressure. The charging port door according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a switch that transmits a control signal, a housing edge that is fixed to a vehicle and houses the switch, a door panel that is capable of opening and closing the housing edge by the control signal and moves to the housing edge side by external pressure to operate the switch, a spring that applies a force pushing the door panel to the housing edge, and a spring cover disposed at the housing edge and housing the spring.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to a charging port door, and more particularly, to a charging port door capable of being opened and closed by external pressure. BACKGROUND

[0002] An electric vehicle or a hybrid vehicle equipped with a motor and a battery and generating a propulsion force using electric power is equipped with a charging port for charging the battery. Other vehicles than the electric vehicle or the hybrid vehicle can also be equipped with the charging port to operate an installed device or charge the battery.

[0003] The charging port can be equipped at one side of the vehicle and can be sealed by a charging port door. In a case where the charging port door is opened, the charging port is exposed to the outside, and in a case where the charging port door is closed, the charging port can be protected from the outside.

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PRIOR ART DOCUMENTS

[0005] U.S. Patent Publication No. 2020-0318399 (October 8, 2020) SUMMARY

[0006] The present application relates to a charging port door, and more particularly, to a charging port door capable of being opened and closed by external pressure.

[0007] The technical problems to be solved by the present application are not limited to the above-mentioned technical problems, and other technical problems not mentioned by those skilled in the art can be clearly understood from the following description.

[0008] A charging port door according to an embodiment of the present application includes a switch that transmits a control signal, a housing edge that is fixed to a vehicle and accommodates the switch, a door panel that is capable of opening and closing the housing edge by the control signal and moves to the housing edge side by external pressure to operate the switch, a spring that applies a force pushing the door panel to the housing edge, and a spring cover that is seated to the housing edge and accommodates the spring.

[0009] The charging port door further includes a trigger that is combined with the spring cover, moves with respect to the spring cover by pressure of the door panel, and thereby pressurizes the switch.

[0010] The spring cover and the trigger are snap-coupled in a manner of determining a moving range of the door panel.

[0011] The housing edge includes an upper housing edge that is arranged toward the door panel, and a lower housing edge that provides an accommodation space of the switch in combination with the upper housing edge, wherein the upper housing edge includes a housing hole for coming and going movement of a rib equipped to the trigger.

[0012] The charging port door further includes a sealing portion formed of a material that can be deformed by pressure of the rib and seals the housing hole.

[0013] The spring cover is disposed on a disposition surface formed by the upper housing edge and the sealing portion.

[0014] A surface of the sealing portion and a surface of the upper housing edge exist on the same virtual surface, and the disposition surface includes a portion of the virtual surface including the surface of the sealing portion.

[0015] The charging port door further includes a pressure transmission portion disposed between the sealing portion and the switch and transmitting pressure of the rib to the switch.

[0016] The door panel includes an external panel receiving external pressure and an internal panel disposed toward the housing edge and combined with the external panel, wherein the internal panel is snap-coupled to the spring cover in a manner that can move relative to the spring cover.

[0017] When the external panel and the internal panel move relative to the spring cover by external pressure, a rib equipped to the external panel pressurizes the switch.

[0018] The switch alternately transmits an open signal and a close signal at each operation.

[0019] Details of other embodiments are contained in the detailed description and the accompanying drawings.

[0020] As described above, the charging port door according to the embodiment of the present application has an advantage that a user can easily open and close the charging port door because it can be opened and closed by external pressure.

[0021] Also, even if the opening and closing of the charging port door is performed a plurality of times, it has an advantage that the magnitude of pressure required to open and close the charging port door is maintained constant. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0022] Figure 1 is a view illustrating a charging port door according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0023] Figure 2 is an exploded perspective view of a charging port door according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0024] Figure 3 is a rear perspective view of an external panel.

[0025] Figure 4 is a front view of an internal panel.

[0026] Figure 5 is a front view of the upper housing edge.

[0027] Figure 6 is an exploded perspective view of the trigger portion.

[0028] Figure 7 is a rear perspective view of the trigger.

[0029] Figure 8 is a perspective view of the spring cover.

[0030] Figure 9 is a rear perspective view of the spring cover.

[0031] Figure 10 is a view of the trigger portion showing spring expansion.

[0032] Figure 11 is a view of the trigger portion showing spring contraction.

[0033] Figure 12 is an exploded perspective view of the switch portion.

[0034] Figure 13 is a view showing the charging port door in a normal state.

[0035] Figure 14 is a view showing the charging port door in a stressed state.

[0036] Figure 15 is a view showing the charging port door according to another embodiment of the present application.

[0037] Figure 16 is a view showing Figure 15 the stressed state of the charging port door shown.

[0038] BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0039] 10, 40: charging port door 20: vehicle

[0040] 30: charging port 100, 600: door panel

[0041] 110, 610: outer panel 120, 620: inner panel

[0042] 130: support portion 200: charging housing

[0043] 210, 700: housing edge 211, 710: upper housing edge

[0044] 212, 720: lower housing edge 300: actuator

[0045] 400: trigger portion 410: trigger

[0046] 420, 810: Springs; 430, 820: Spring Caps

[0047] 500, 900: Switching part; 510, 910: Sealing part

[0048] 520, 920: Pressure transmission unit; 530, 930: Switch Detailed Implementation

[0049] Preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The advantages and features of the invention, as well as the methods for achieving them, will become clear from the detailed description of the embodiments in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. However, the invention is not limited to the embodiments disclosed below, which can be implemented in various different forms. These embodiments are provided only to fully disclose the invention and to inform those skilled in the art of the scope of the invention, which is defined only by the scope of the claims. Throughout this specification, the same reference numerals refer to the same constituent elements.

[0050] Unless otherwise defined, all terms used in this specification (including technical and scientific terms) are intended to have the meaning commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention pertains. Furthermore, unless otherwise explicitly and specifically defined, terms as defined in commonly used dictionaries should not be interpreted ideally or excessively.

[0051] The various features of the multiple embodiments of the present invention can be partially or wholly combined or integrated with each other, and can be technically linked and driven in various ways. The various embodiments can be implemented independently of each other, or they can be implemented together through related relationships.

[0052] Figure 1 This is a diagram illustrating a charging port gate according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0053] Reference Figure 1 According to an embodiment of the present invention, the charging port door 10 is configured to include a door panel 100, a charging housing 200, and an actuator 300.

[0054] The door panel 100 can open and close the charging housing 200 that houses the charging port 30. The vehicle 20 may be equipped with a charging port 30 for charging a battery (not shown). For example, an electric vehicle or a hybrid vehicle may be equipped with a charging port 30 for charging a battery. Other vehicles 20 besides electric vehicles or hybrid vehicles may also be equipped with a charging port 30 to enable installed equipment to operate or to charge the battery.

[0055] A charging housing 200 for accommodating a charging port 30 may be provided on one side of the vehicle 20, and the door panel 100 may open and close the charging housing 200. When the door panel 100 opens the charging housing 200, the charging port 30 may be exposed to the outside, and when the door panel 100 closes the charging housing 200, the charging port 30 may be sealed within the charging housing 200.

[0056] For the opening and closing operation of the door panel 100, the door panel 100 may be coupled with a support portion 130. One side of the support portion 130 is rotatably coupled to the vehicle 20, and the other side can be coupled to the door panel 100. The door panel 100 rotates about the rotation axis Ax of the support portion 130 as a reference, thereby opening or closing the charging housing 200.

[0057] The end of the charging housing 200 may be equipped with a housing rim 210. The housing rim 210 may be configured to surround an opening of the charging housing 200. When the door panel 100 opens the charging housing 200, the door panel 100 may detach from the housing rim 210, and when the door panel 100 closes the charging housing 200, the door panel 100 may be tightly attached to the housing rim 210.

[0058] The actuator 300 can perform operations to open or close the charging housing 200. For example, the actuator 300 can be configured as a drive motor. In this case, the actuator 300 can use driving force to rotate the door panel 100 to open or close the charging housing 200. Alternatively, the actuator 300 can be configured as a locking device. In this case, the actuator 300 can unlock to allow the door panel 100 to rotate, or lock to prevent the door panel 100 from rotating. When the lock is released, the user can manually rotate the door panel 100 to open or close the charging housing 200.

[0059] The housing edge 210 can send a control signal to the actuator 300. The actuator 300 can operate according to the control signal received from the housing edge 210.

[0060] The housing edge 210 can receive user commands through the door panel 100, thereby sending control signals to the actuator 300. As described below, the housing edge 210 can send signals when external pressure is applied to the door panel 100.

[0061] Figure 2 This is an exploded perspective view of the charging port door according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0062] Reference Figure 2 According to an embodiment of the present invention, the charging port door 10 is configured to include a door panel 100, a trigger portion 400, a housing edge 210, and a switch portion 500.

[0063] The door panel 100 may include an outer panel 110 and an inner panel 120. The outer panel 110 may receive external pressure. For example, a user may push the outer panel 110 to input user commands.

[0064] The inner panel 120 can be arranged toward the housing edge 210 and can be combined with the outer panel 110. The outer panel 110 and the inner panel 120 can be combined in a fixed state to each other, so that they can be operated as a single unit.

[0065] The trigger unit 400 can provide pressure to the switch unit 500. In this invention, the door panel 100 can be opened and closed by a control signal, and can be moved toward the housing edge 210 by external pressure, thereby activating the switch 530 equipped on the switch unit 500. The trigger unit 400 can provide pressure to the switch unit 500 by moving the door panel 100.

[0066] The housing edge 210 can be fixed to the vehicle 20 and can accommodate the switch portion 500. As described below, the switch portion 500 can be equipped with a switch 530 that sends control signals. The housing edge 210 can be configured to include an upper housing edge 211 and a lower housing edge 212. The upper housing edge 211 can be arranged toward the door panel 100. The lower housing edge 212 can be combined with the upper housing edge 211 to provide a accommodating space for the switch 530.

[0067] The following is through Figures 3 to 14 The detailed structure and function of the components equipped on the charging port door 10 will be explained.

[0068] Figure 3 This is a 3D view of the back of the external panel.

[0069] Reference Figure 3 The outer panel 110 may include a protrusion 111.

[0070] The protrusion 111 can protrude from the surface of the outer panel 110 toward the trigger section 400. When external pressure is applied to the outer panel 110, the protrusion 111 can provide pressure to the trigger section 400.

[0071] Figure 4 This is a front view of the internal panel.

[0072] Reference Figure 4 The internal panel 120 may include a panel hole 121.

[0073] The panel hole 121 allows the spring cover 430, which is mounted on the trigger section 400, to pass through. A portion of the spring cover 430 can be housed inside the door panel 100, while the remaining portion can be exposed to the outside through the panel hole 121.

[0074] Figure 5 This is a front view of the edge of the upper shell.

[0075] Reference Figure 5 The upper housing edge 211 may include a housing hole 211a.

[0076] The housing hole 211a can be configured to allow for the reciprocating movement of the rib 413 provided on the trigger 410. When no external pressure is applied to the door panel 100, the rib 413 of the trigger 410 may not pass through the housing hole 211a. Alternatively, when external pressure is applied to the door panel 100, the rib 413 of the trigger 410 may pass through the housing hole 211a to provide pressure to the switch section 500.

[0077] Figure 6 This is an exploded 3D view of the trigger section. Figure 7 This is a 3D view of the back of the trigger. Figure 8 It's a 3D diagram of a spring-loaded cap. Figure 9 This is a 3D view of the back of the spring cover. Figure 10 This is a diagram showing the trigger section where the spring expands. Figure 11 This is a diagram showing the trigger section where the spring contracts.

[0078] Reference Figures 6 to 11 The trigger unit 400 is configured to include a trigger 410, a spring 420, and a spring cover 430.

[0079] The trigger 410 can be combined with the spring cover 430 and can be moved relative to the spring cover 430 by the pressure of the door panel 100, thereby pressurizing the switch 530 provided in the switch unit 500. When external pressure is applied to the door panel 100, the trigger 410 can provide pressure to the switch unit 500 while moving by the pressure of the door panel 100.

[0080] The trigger 410 is configured to include a trigger body 411, a snap-fit ​​portion 412, and a rib 413. The trigger body 411 can be configured in the shape of a plate and fit snugly against the door panel 100. The trigger body 411 can receive pressure from the door panel 100.

[0081] The snap-fit ​​portion 412 may be formed at the edge of the trigger body 411. The snap-fit ​​portion 412 may snap onto the snap-fit ​​protrusion 432 of the spring cover 430.

[0082] Rib 413 can be formed protruding from trigger body 411 and can provide pressure to switch section 500. When trigger 410 moves by door panel 100, rib 413 provides pressure to switch section 500.

[0083] The spring cover 430 can be disposed on the edge 210 of the housing and can accommodate the spring 420. The spring cover 430 can be snapped into the trigger 410, but the spring 420 can be accommodated in the accommodating space formed by the engagement of the spring cover 430 and the trigger 410.

[0084] The spring cover 430 is configured to include a cover body 431 and a snap-fit ​​protrusion 432. The cover body 431 provides a receiving space for accommodating the spring 420. The cover body 431 may have a cover hole 433 through which the rib 413 of the trigger 410 passes. The rib 413 may pass through the cover hole 433 to provide pressure to the switch portion 500.

[0085] The snap-fit ​​protrusion 432 can snap into the snap-fit ​​portion 412 provided on the trigger 410. In this invention, the spring cover 430 and the trigger 410 can snap into each other in a manner that determines the range of movement of the door panel 100. The spring cover 430 and the trigger 410 can be combined to be movable relative to each other.

[0086] Figure 10 The arrangement of the trigger 410 and the spring cover 430 is shown when the spring 420 expands. Figure 11 The arrangement of the trigger 410 and the spring cover 430 is shown when the spring 420 is contracted.

[0087] When no external pressure is applied to the door panel 100, the elastic force of the spring 420 in the trigger 410 can be applied to move the trigger 410 away from the spring cover 430. At this time, since the snap-fit ​​protrusion 432 of the spring cover 430 engages with the snap-fit ​​portion 412 of the trigger 410, therefore, as... Figure 10 As shown, the spring cover 430 and the trigger 410 will not completely separate.

[0088] When an external pressure greater than the elastic force of spring 420 is applied to door panel 100, such as Figure 11 As shown, the trigger 410 can move toward the spring cover 430. At this time, when the trigger body 411 of the trigger 410 is in close contact with the cover body 431 of the spring cover 430, the movement of the trigger 410 relative to the spring cover 430 may be restricted.

[0089] The movement range of door panel 100 can be achieved through Figure 10 The position of the trigger 410 relative to the spring cover 430 is shown. Figure 11The range between the positions of the trigger 410 and the spring cover 430 shown is determined. Hereinafter, Figure 10 The state of the charging port gate 10 with the spring 420 expanded as shown is called the normal state. Figure 11 The state of the charging port gate 10, where the spring 420 shown contracts due to external pressure, is called the pressure state.

[0090] Spring 420 can apply a force to push door panel 100 relative to housing edge 210. Spring cover 430 can be disposed on housing edge 210, and trigger 410 can be in close contact with door panel 100. The elastic force of spring 420 can be applied as a force that moves spring cover 430 and trigger 410 in opposite directions to each other, such that the elastic force of spring 420 can be applied as a force to push door panel 100 relative to housing edge 210.

[0091] Figure 12 This is an exploded 3D view of the switch section.

[0092] Reference Figure 12 The switching unit 500 is configured to include a sealing unit 510, a pressure transmission unit 520, and a switch 530.

[0093] The sealing portion 510 can be made of a material that can be deformed by pressure from the rib 413 provided on the trigger 410, and can seal the housing hole 211a. As described above, the upper housing edge 211 can include the housing hole 211a. The housing hole 211a can be sealed by the sealing portion 510. The sealing portion 510 can prevent external substances from entering the interior of the housing edge 210, and can prevent the housing edge 210 from being observed from the outside.

[0094] The pressure transmission section 520 is arranged between the sealing section 510 and the switch 530, and serves to transmit the pressure of the rib 413 equipped on the trigger 410 to the switch 530. In addition, when the switch 530 and the sealing section 510 are sufficiently adjacent to each other and can receive the pressure of the rib 413, the pressure transmission section 520 can be removed.

[0095] Switch 530 can send control signals for operating actuator 300. Switch 530 can send control signals when pressure is transmitted through pressure transmission unit 520. In this invention, switch 530 can alternately send an on signal or a off signal during each operation. For example, after switch 530 sends an on signal when operated by external pressure, it can send a off signal when operated by another external pressure, and it can send an on signal when operated by yet another external pressure.

[0096] When an open signal is sent, actuator 300 can perform an operation to open the charging housing 200, and when a close signal is sent, actuator 300 can perform an operation to close the charging housing 200. For example, with the open signal, actuator 300 can use driving force to rotate door panel 100, thereby opening the charging housing 200, and with the close signal, actuator 300 can use driving force to rotate door panel 100, thereby closing the charging housing 200.

[0097] Figure 13 This is a diagram showing the charging port door in a normal state. Figure 14 This is a diagram showing the charging port gate under pressure.

[0098] Reference Figure 13 Under normal conditions, the switch 530 of the charging port door 10 does not need to be operated.

[0099] Under normal conditions, the elastic force of spring 420 can be applied to move spring cover 430 and trigger 410 in opposite directions. Spring cover 430 is positioned at housing edge 210 by the elastic force of spring 420, and trigger 410 can remain in close contact with protrusion 111 of outer panel 110. At this time, since no pressure is applied to switch 530, switch 530 does not send a control signal.

[0100] The spring cover 430 can be mounted on a mounting surface formed by the upper housing edge 211 and the sealing portion 510. The sealing portion 510 can seal the housing hole 211a formed on the upper housing edge 211. The surface of the sealing portion 510 and the surface of the upper housing edge 211 can exist on the same virtual surface VF. The mounting surface on which the spring cover 430 is mounted can be a portion of the virtual surface VF that includes the surface of the sealing portion 510. Since the diameter of the spring cover 430 is formed to be larger than the diameter of the housing hole 211a, the spring cover 430 can be mounted on the mounting surface without penetrating the housing hole 211a.

[0101] Since the surface of the sealing part 510 and the surface of the upper housing edge 211 exist on the same virtual surface VF, even if the door panel 100 detaches from the housing edge 210, it will not affect the aesthetics of the surface of the housing edge 210. Furthermore, even if the door panel 100 moves toward the housing edge 210 and the spring cover 430 is placed on the mounting surface, the spring cover 430 can prevent pressure from being applied to the switch 530.

[0102] Reference Figure 14 Under pressure, the switch 530 of the charging port door 10 can be operated.

[0103] Under pressure, when the external pressure exceeds the elastic force of the spring 420, the trigger 410 can be pushed and moved by the outer panel 110. At this time, the rib 413 of the trigger 410 can pass through the cover hole 433 of the spring cover 430 while pushing the sealing part 510. While the sealing part 510 is pushed by the rib 413 of the trigger 410, the rib 413 can also pass through the housing hole 211a of the upper housing edge 211 and push the pressure transmission part 520. As the pressure transmission part 520 is pushed, it can operate the switch 530. Accordingly, the switch 530 can be operated by pressure to send a control signal.

[0104] The user can input a user command by pushing the external panel 110. While the external panel 110 is pushed, the switch 530 can send a control signal to the actuator 300. After inputting the user command, the user can remove the force applied to the external panel 110. In this case, the trigger 410 can move away from the spring cover 430 due to the elastic force of the spring 420 and the seal 510. Accordingly, the door panel 100 is pushed and moved by the trigger 410, and the charging port door 10 can be switched to the normal state.

[0105] The positions of the door panel 100 under normal conditions and under pressure can be determined by the spring cover 430 and the trigger 410. That is, the range of movement of the door panel 100 can be determined by the spring cover 430 and the trigger 410. Furthermore, the force exerted by the spring 420 relative to the housing edge 210 on the door panel 100 can be continuously maintained. Therefore, even if multiple opening and closing operations of the door panel 100 are performed, the range of movement of the door panel 100 will not change. The user can input user commands by pushing the door panel 100 with a predetermined force, thus providing the user with a consistently consistent operational feel.

[0106] Figure 15 This is a diagram illustrating a charging port gate according to another embodiment of the present invention. Figure 16 It is shown Figure 15 The diagram shows the pressure state of the charging port gate.

[0107] Reference Figure 15 and Figure 16 According to another embodiment of the present invention, the charging port door 40 is configured to include a door panel 600, a spring 810, a spring cover 820, a housing edge 700, and a switch portion 900.

[0108] The door panel 600 may include an outer panel 610 and an inner panel 620. The housing edge 700 may include an upper housing edge 710 and a lower housing edge 720. The switch part 900 may include a sealing part 910, a pressure transmission part 920, and a switch 930. Since the outer panel 610, inner panel 620, trigger, spring 810, spring cover 820, upper housing edge 710, lower housing edge 720, sealing part 910, pressure transmission part 920, and switch 930 have the same or similar shape and function as the aforementioned outer panel 110, inner panel 120, trigger 410, spring 420, spring cover 430, upper housing edge 211, lower housing edge 212, sealing part 510, pressure transmission part 520, and switch 530, the differences will be explained below.

[0109] The inner panel 620 can be engaged in a manner that allows it to move relative to the spring cover 820. For this purpose, the inner panel 620 may include a snap-fit ​​portion 621. The snap-fit ​​protrusion 821 of the spring cover 820 can engage with the snap-fit ​​portion 621 of the inner panel 620. The spring cover 820 and the inner panel 620 can be engaged in a manner that determines the range of movement of the door panel 600. The spring cover 820 and the inner panel 620 can be engaged in a manner that allows them to move relative to each other.

[0110] Reference Figure 16 When the outer panel 610 and the inner panel 620 move relative to the spring cover 820 by external pressure, the rib 611 provided on the outer panel 610 can pressurize the switch 930.

[0111] Under pressure, when the external pressure exceeds the elastic force of the spring 810, the rib 611 on the outer panel 610 can move. At this time, the rib 611 of the outer panel 610 can pass through the cover hole 822 of the spring cover 820 to push the sealing part 910. While the sealing part 910 is pushed by the rib 611 of the outer panel 610, the rib 611 can also pass through the housing hole 711 of the upper housing edge 710 and push the pressure transmission part 920. As the pressure transmission part 920 is pushed, it can operate the switch 930. Accordingly, the switch 930 can be operated by pressure to send a control signal.

[0112] After inputting a user command by pushing the external panel 610, the user can remove the force applied to the external panel 610. At this time, due to the elastic force of the spring 810 and the sealing part 910, the rib 611 can move away from the spring cover 820. Accordingly, the entire door panel 600 can move together with the rib 611, and the charging port door 40 can be switched to the normal state.

[0113] The embodiments of the present invention have been described above with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, those skilled in the art will understand that the present invention can be implemented in other specific forms without changing its technical concept or essential features. Therefore, it should be understood that the embodiments described above are exemplary in all respects and not restrictive.

Claims

1. A charging port gate, comprising: The edges of the housing are configured to be fixed to the vehicle; A switch, housed at the edge of the housing, transmits a control signal when pressed. The door panel is configured to open and close the edge of the housing by means of the control signal; A spring cover, attached to the door panel, is positioned at the edge of the housing, with a portion exposed toward the edge of the housing; A trigger, combined with the spring cover, and configured to be movable relative to the spring cover; as well as A spring, coupled between the trigger and the spring cover, applies an elastic restoring force that moves the trigger away from the spring cover. When external pressure is applied to the door panel, the door panel causes the trigger to move relative to the spring cover and protrude from the edge of the housing toward the switch, and the protruding trigger applies a pressing force to the switch.

2. The charging port door according to claim 1, wherein, The spring cover and the trigger engage in a manner that determines the range of movement of the door panel.

3. The charging port gate according to claim 1, wherein, The edge of the housing includes: The upper housing edge is arranged towards the door panel; and The lower housing edge, together with the upper housing edge, provides a receiving space for the switch. The upper housing edge includes a housing hole for reciprocating movement of the ribs provided with the trigger.

4. The charging port door according to claim 3, further comprising: The sealing part is made of a material that can be deformed by the pressure of the ribs, and seals the housing hole.

5. The charging port door according to claim 4, wherein, The spring cover is positioned on a mounting surface formed by the edge of the upper housing and the sealing portion.

6. The charging port door according to claim 4, further comprising: A pressure transmission section is disposed between the sealing section and the switch, and transmits the pressure of the rib to the switch.

7. The charging port door according to claim 1, wherein, The door panel includes: External panel, receiving external pressure; and An inner panel is arranged towards the edge of the housing and is joined to the outer panel. The inner panel is snapped onto the cover in a manner that allows it to move relative to the spring cover.

8. The charging port door according to claim 7, wherein, When the outer panel and the inner panel move relative to the spring cover by external pressure, the ribs provided on the outer panel pressurize the switch.

9. The charging port door according to claim 1, wherein, The switch alternately sends an open signal and an closed signal during each operation.

10. A charging port door, comprising: The edges of the housing are configured to be fixed to the vehicle; A switch, housed at the edge of the housing, transmits a control signal when pressed. The door panel is configured to open and close the edge of the housing by means of the control signal; A spring cover, attached to the door panel, is positioned at the edge of the housing, with a portion exposed toward the edge of the housing; A trigger, combined with the spring cover, and configured to be movable relative to the spring cover; A spring is attached between the trigger and the spring cover, and applies an elastic restoring force that moves the trigger away from the spring cover. as well as Sealing part, The shell edge includes: The upper housing edge is arranged towards the door panel; and The lower housing edge, together with the upper housing edge, provides a receiving space for the switch. The upper housing edge includes a housing hole for reciprocating movement of the ribs provided with the trigger. The sealing part is made of a material that can deform under the pressure of the ribs and seals the housing hole. The spring cover is positioned on a mounting surface formed by the edge of the upper housing and the sealing portion. The surface of the sealing part and the surface of the edge of the upper housing exist on the same virtual surface. The mounting surface includes a portion of a virtual surface containing the sealing portion.

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