Electric suction locking device, motor vehicle lock and motor vehicle

Abstract

The present disclosure provides an electric suction lock device, a motor vehicle lock and a motor vehicle, the electric suction lock device of the present disclosure comprising: a lock tongue assembly; a pawl assembly; in the primary locking position, the pawl engages with the first locking position of the lock tongue to lock the lock tongue in the primary closed position; in the secondary locking position, the pawl engages with the second locking position of the lock tongue to lock the lock tongue in the secondary closed position; a base plate having a fish-mouth feature for guiding the movement of the lock catch, and the lock tongue and the pawl are both rotatably arranged on the base plate; a release assembly capable of moving between an initial position and an actuated position, the release assembly being biased toward the initial position; a clutch assembly capable of moving between an operating position and a non-operating position; when the clutch assembly is in the operating position, the movement of the release assembly to the actuated position can only drive the pawl to the secondary locked position; when the clutch assembly is in the non-operating position, the movement of the release assembly to the actuated position can drive the pawl to the unlocked position.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to the technical field of motor vehicle locks, and in particular to an electric suction lock device and a motor vehicle lock, which are particularly suitable for a front hood of a motor vehicle. Background Art

[0002] Traditional front hatch locks require two manual operations to open the front hatch, which is complicated and inconvenient to use. When closing the front hatch, it takes a lot of force to completely close the front hatch.

[0003] With the development of electric vehicle technology, the front hood of a motor vehicle has gradually become a front luggage compartment, and users use the front hood more and more frequently. The existing front hood locking system is cumbersome and laborious to operate.

[0004] It is necessary to design the electromechanical structure of the front hood locking system and provide a front hood locking system that can be electrically released and electrically attracted to adapt to technological development. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The present disclosure provides a new electric suction lock device, a motor vehicle lock, and a motor vehicle. The electric suction lock device, the motor vehicle lock, and the motor vehicle of the present disclosure are realized by the following technical solutions.

[0006] According to one aspect of the present disclosure, there is provided an electric suction lock device, comprising:

[0007] a locking tongue assembly, the locking tongue assembly including a locking tongue having a first locking position and a second locking position, wherein the locking tongue is movable between a primary closed position, a secondary closed position, and an open position based on the first locking position and the second locking position;

[0008] A pawl assembly, the pawl assembly comprising a pawl, the pawl being movable between a primary locking position, a secondary locking position, and an unlocked position; in the primary locking position, the pawl engages with a first locking position of the lock tongue to lock the lock tongue in the primary closed position; in the secondary locking position, the pawl engages with a second locking position of the lock tongue to lock the lock tongue in the secondary closed position;

[0009] A bottom plate having a fish-mouth feature for guiding the movement of the lock catch, and the lock tongue and the pawl are both rotatably disposed on the bottom plate;

[0010] a release assembly movable between an initial position and an actuated position, wherein the release assembly is biased toward the initial position;

[0011] a clutch assembly movable between an operative position and an inoperative position; when the clutch assembly is in the operative position, movement of the release assembly to the actuated position drives the pawl to the secondary locked position only; and when the clutch assembly is in the inoperative position, movement of the release assembly to the actuated position drives the pawl to the unlocked position;

[0012] When the lock tongue enters the main closed position, the lock tongue enables the clutch assembly to reach the operating position; when the lock tongue leaves the main closed position, the clutch assembly can enter the non-operating position.

[0013] According to the electric suction lock device of at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, the movement of the lock tongue is a rotation around a first axis, and the maximum distance between the first locking position and the first axis is smaller than the maximum distance between the second locking position and the first axis.

[0014] According to at least one embodiment of the electric suction lock device of the present disclosure, it also includes: a lifting suction assembly, the lifting suction assembly includes a lifting member, the lifting member has a lifting surface, and the lifting surface can directly cooperate with the lock buckle so that when the lock tongue is released by the pawl, the lifting member pushes the lock buckle to move from the main closed position to the open position.

[0015] According to the electric suction lock device of at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, the lifting and suction assembly and the lock tongue assembly are independent components.

[0016] According to the electric suction lock device of at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, the release assembly includes: an electric release lever, which is used to receive the driving force of the electric actuator to actuate the pawl to disengage from the lock tongue; and a mechanical release lever, which is used to receive the manual operating force to drive the pawl to disengage from the lock tongue.

[0017] According to the electric suction lock device of at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, the driving action of the mechanical release lever is transmitted to the pawl via the electric release lever.

[0018] According to the electric suction lock device of at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, when the mechanical release lever moves, it can drive the electric release lever to follow the movement; when the electric release lever moves, it cannot drive the mechanical release lever to follow the movement.

[0019] According to the electric suction lock device of at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, the electric release lever and the mechanical release lever are capable of rotating around the same axis.

[0020] According to the electric suction lock device of at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, the mechanical release lever includes a first feature of the mechanical release lever, and the electric release lever includes a first feature of the electric release lever. The driving action of the mechanical release lever is transmitted to the electric release lever via the first feature of the mechanical release lever and the first feature of the electric release lever.

[0021] According to the electric suction lock device of at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, the first feature of the mechanical release lever has an extension dimension within the rotation plane of the mechanical release lever, and the first feature of the electric release lever has an extension dimension in a direction perpendicular to the rotation plane of the electric release lever.

[0022] According to the electric suction lock device of at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, the mechanical release lever includes a second mechanical release lever feature, and the mechanical release lever pushes the suction member of the lifting suction assembly to disengage from the lock tongue via the second mechanical release lever feature.

[0023] According to the electric suction lock device of at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, the electric release lever includes a second electric release lever feature, and the clutch assembly limits the travel of the electric release lever based on the second electric release lever feature.

[0024] According to the electric suction lock device of at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, the second feature of the electric release lever has an extended dimension in a direction perpendicular to an action plane of the electric release lever.

[0025] According to the electric suction lock device of at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, the second feature of the electric release lever is a cylindrical portion.

[0026] According to at least one embodiment of the electric suction lock device disclosed herein, the clutch assembly includes a clutch actuator and a clutch driving member;

[0027] When the lock tongue leaves the main closed position, the clutch driving member can drive the clutch actuator to leave the operating position and enter the non-operating position;

[0028] When the locking tongue enters the main closed position, the locking tongue can actuate the clutch driving member to drive the clutch actuator, so that the clutch actuator moves to the operating position.

[0029] According to the electric suction lock device of at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, the clutch driving member and the clutch executing member are both rotatably disposed on the base plate.

[0030] According to at least one embodiment of the electric suction lock device of the present disclosure, the clutch actuator is provided with a clutch actuator hook-shaped portion;

[0031] When the clutch actuator is located in the operating position, the hook portion of the clutch actuator is capable of limiting the travel of the release assembly so that the release assembly can only actuate the pawl to the secondary locking position;

[0032] When the clutch actuator is located in the non-operating position, the hook portion of the clutch actuator does not limit the stroke of the release assembly, so that the release assembly can actuate the pawl to the unlocking position.

[0033] According to the electric suction lock device of at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, the clutch actuator further includes a clutch actuator protruding feature, and the clutch actuator protruding feature is used to cooperate with the clutch driving member so that the clutch driving member drives the clutch actuator to leave or enter the operating position.

[0034] According to the electric suction lock device of at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, the clutch drive member includes a first feature of the clutch drive member, and the first feature of the clutch drive member is used to cooperate with the lock tongue. When the lock tongue enters the main closed position, the lock tongue drives the clutch drive member via the first feature of the clutch drive member, and then the clutch drive member actuates the clutch actuator to enter the operating position.

[0035] According to the electric suction lock device of at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, the clutch drive member includes a third feature of the clutch drive member, and the third feature of the clutch drive member is used to cooperate with the protruding feature of the clutch actuator to drive the clutch actuator to leave or enter the operating position.

[0036] According to the electric suction lock device of at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, the lifting suction assembly further includes: a suction member, which can actuate the lock tongue to move from the secondary closing position to the main closing position.

[0037] According to the electric suction lock device of at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, the suction member is rotatably provided on the lifting member.

[0038] According to the electric suction lock device of at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, the suction member includes a protrusion, which can engage with the lock tongue and actuate the lock tongue to move it from the secondary closing position to the main closing position.

[0039] According to the electric suction lock device of at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, the protrusion is configured as follows:

[0040] During the suction process, when the lock tongue is prevented from moving toward the main closed position by an obstacle, the protrusion of the suction member cannot engage with the lock tongue, so that the lifting member cannot push the lock tongue toward the main closed position via the suction member;

[0041] When the lock tongue is able to move toward the main closed position, the protrusion of the suction member can engage with the lock tongue, so that the lifting member can push the lock tongue to move from the secondary closed position to the main closed position via the suction member.

[0042] According to the electric suction lock device of at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, the mechanical release lever can actuate the suction member to disengage from the lock tongue while actuating the pawl to unlock the lock.

[0043] According to the electric suction lock device of at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, the protrusion protrudes in a direction perpendicular to the rotation plane of the suction member.

[0044] According to the electric suction lock device of at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, the suction member includes a suction member second feature, and the mechanical release rod second feature can push the suction member via the suction member second feature to disengage the suction member first feature from the lock tongue.

[0045] According to the electric suction lock device of at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, the second feature of the suction member has an extended dimension in a direction perpendicular to the rotation plane of the suction member.

[0046] According to the electric suction lock device of at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, the lock tongue has a third lock tongue feature, and the suction member engages with the lock tongue based on the engagement of the protrusion with the third lock tongue feature.

[0047] According to the electric suction lock device of at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, the third feature of the lock tongue is a recessed feature formed on a different side from the first locking position and the second locking position.

[0048] According to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, the electric suction lock device further includes:

[0049] A pawl assembly signaling device changes its signal state when the pawl and the first locking position of the lock tongue change from an unengaged state to an engaged state to indicate that the pawl holds the lock tongue in the main locking position.

[0050] According to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, the electric suction lock device further includes:

[0051] A lock tongue assembly signaling device is configured such that a signal state of the lock tongue assembly signaling device changes when the lock tongue approaches or enters the secondary closed position during movement of the lock tongue from the open position to the primary closed position.

[0052] According to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, the electric suction lock device further includes:

[0053] a first electric actuator, wherein the first electric actuator comprises a motor;

[0054] The driving force of the motor of the first electric actuator can be transmitted to the electric release lever, so that the electric release lever can actuate the pawl to disengage the pawl from the lock tongue, thereby realizing electric unlocking of the electric suction lock device.

[0055] According to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, the electric suction lock device further includes:

[0056] a second electric actuator, the second electric actuator comprising a motor;

[0057] The driving force of the motor of the second electric actuator can be transmitted to the lifting member of the lifting and suction assembly, and the lifting member drives the suction member to move. When the lock tongue can move toward the main closing position, the suction member can engage with the lock tongue to realize the electric suction of the electric suction lock device.

[0058] According to the electric suction lock device of at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, the first electric actuator and the second electric actuator are the same actuator.

[0059] According to the electric suction lock device of at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, the electric release lever is connected to the first electric actuator via a Bowden cable.

[0060] According to the electric suction lock device of at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, the suction member is connected to the second electric actuator via a Bowden cable.

[0061] According to the electric suction lock device of at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, the Bowden cable interface of the electric release lever and the Bowden cable interface of the suction member are arranged on the same side of the electric suction lock device.

[0062] According to another aspect of the present disclosure, a motor vehicle lock is provided, comprising: the electric suction lock device of any one embodiment of the present disclosure; and a lock buckle, wherein the lock buckle cooperates with the lock tongue assembly to realize a locking function.

[0063] According to yet another aspect of the present disclosure, a motor vehicle is provided, comprising: at least one motor vehicle lock according to any one embodiment of the present disclosure. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0064] The accompanying drawings illustrate exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure and together with the description serve to explain the principles of the present disclosure. These drawings are included to provide a further understanding of the present disclosure and are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification.

[0065] Figure 1 It is a schematic structural diagram of an electric suction lock device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0066] Figure 2 It is a structural schematic diagram of a lock tongue assembly of an electric suction lock device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0067] Figure 3 Schematic diagram of the structure of a pawl assembly of an electric suction lock device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0068] Figure 4 Schematic diagram of the structure of the bottom plate of the electric suction lock device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0069] Figures 5 to 8 It is a structural schematic diagram of a release component of an electric suction lock device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0070] Figures 9 to 11 It is a structural schematic diagram of the lifting and suction component of the electric suction lock device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0071] Figures 12 to 14 It is a schematic structural diagram of a clutch assembly of an electric suction lock device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0072] Figure 15 Schematic diagram of the structure of the housing assembly of the electric suction lock device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0073] Figure 16 Schematic diagram of the structure of a cover plate of an electric suction lock device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0074] Figures 17 to 24 Schematic diagram of the electric release process of the electric suction lock device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0075] Figures 25 to 30 Schematic diagram of the electric suction process of the electric suction lock device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0076] Figures 31 to 33 Schematic diagram of the mechanical unlocking process of the electric suction lock device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0077] Description of Reference Numerals

[0078] 100 Lock bolt assembly

[0079] 101 Lock tongue

[0080] 102 Lock bolt spring

[0081] 200 pawl assembly

[0082] 201 Pawl

[0083] 202 pawl spring

[0084] 300 base plate

[0085] 400 Release Component

[0086] 401 Electric release lever

[0087] 402 Mechanical Release Lever

[0088] 403 Release assembly spring

[0089] 500 lifting and closing components

[0090] 501 lifting parts

[0091] 502 suction parts

[0092] 503 lifting spring

[0093] 504 suction spring

[0094] 600 Clutch Assembly

[0095] 601 Clutch actuator

[0096] 602 Clutch drive

[0097] 603 clutch return spring

[0098] 604 Clutch drive spring

[0099] 700 housing assembly

[0100] 701 housing

[0101] 702 Lock bolt assembly signal device

[0102] 703 Pawl assembly signal device

[0103] 800 cover

[0104] 1000 Electric suction lock device

[0105] 1011 First locking position

[0106] 1012 Second locking position

[0107] 1013 Lock tongue third feature

[0108] 1014 The fourth feature of the lock tongue

[0109] 1015 Lock tongue through hole

[0110] 2011 Pawl First Feature

[0111] 2012 Pawl Second Feature

[0112] 2013 Pawl Third Feature

[0113] 2014 Pawl through hole

[0114] 3001 Fish Mouth Feature

[0115] 3002 Lock tongue installation part

[0116] 3003 pawl mounting part

[0117] 3004 Clutch assembly installation part

[0118] 3005 First cable installation department

[0119] 3006 Second cable installation part

[0120] 4011 Electric Release Lever First Feature

[0121] 4012 Electric Release Lever Second Feature

[0122] 4013 Electric Release Lever Third Feature

[0123] 4021 Mechanical Release Lever First Feature

[0124] 4022 Mechanical Release Lever Second Feature

[0125] 4023 Mechanical Release Lever Third Feature

[0126] 4024 Mechanical Release Lever Fourth Feature

[0127] 4025 Mechanical Release Lever Fifth Feature

[0128] 5011 Raised Surface

[0129] 5012 lifting piece first hole

[0130] 5013 lifting piece hook feature

[0131] 5014 Lifting Flanging Features

[0132] 5015 lifting piece second hole

[0133] 5021 The first feature of the suction part

[0134] 5022 Second feature of the suction element

[0135] 6011 Clutch actuator hook

[0136] 6012 Clutch actuator protrusion feature

[0137] 6021 Clutch drive first feature

[0138] 6022 Clutch drive second feature

[0139] 6023 Clutch drive third feature

[0140] 7011 Shell First Feature

[0141] 7012 Shell Second Feature

[0142] 7013 housing connector

[0143] 7014 shell buffer block

[0144] 8001 Cover First Feature

[0145] 8002 Cover plate second feature. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0146] The present disclosure will be further described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only intended to explain the relevant content and are not intended to limit the present disclosure. It should also be noted that, for ease of description, only the portions relevant to the present disclosure are shown in the accompanying drawings.

[0147] It should be noted that, in the absence of conflict, the embodiments and features of the embodiments in the present disclosure can be combined with each other. The technical solution of the present disclosure will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and in combination with the embodiments.

[0148] Unless otherwise stated, the exemplary embodiments / examples shown are to be understood as providing exemplary features of various details of some ways in which the technical concepts of the present disclosure can be implemented in practice. Therefore, unless otherwise stated, the features of the various embodiments / examples may be further combined, separated, interchanged, and / or rearranged without departing from the technical concepts of the present disclosure.

[0149] The use of cross hatching and / or shading in the accompanying drawings is generally used to make the boundaries between adjacent components clear. As such, unless otherwise indicated, the presence or absence of cross hatching or shading does not convey or indicate any preference or requirement for the specific materials, material properties, dimensions, proportions, commonalities between the components shown, and / or any other characteristics, attributes, properties, etc. of the components. In addition, in the accompanying drawings, the sizes and relative sizes of the components may be exaggerated for clarity and / or descriptive purposes. When the exemplary embodiments can be implemented differently, the specific process sequence can be performed in a different order than described. For example, two successively described processes can be performed substantially simultaneously or in an order opposite to the order described. In addition, the same figure numbers represent the same components.

[0150] When a component is referred to as being “on,” “over,” “connected to,” or “coupled to” another component, the component may be directly on, directly connected to, or directly coupled to the other component, or intervening components may be present. However, when a component is referred to as being “directly on,” “directly connected to,” or “directly coupled to” another component, there are no intervening components present. For this purpose, the term “connected” may refer to a physical connection, an electrical connection, etc., with or without intervening components.

[0151] For descriptive purposes, the present disclosure may use spatially relative terms such as "below," "beneath," "under," "down," "above," "upper," "above," "higher," and "side (e.g., in a "sidewall")," to describe the relationship of one component to another (other) component as shown in the accompanying drawings. The spatially relative terms are intended to encompass different orientations of the device in use, operation, and / or manufacture in addition to the orientation depicted in the accompanying drawings. For example, if the device in the drawings is turned over, a component described as "below" or "beneath" another component or feature would then be positioned "above" the other component or feature. Thus, the exemplary term "below" can encompass both the "above" and "below" orientations. Furthermore, the device may be otherwise oriented (e.g., rotated 90 degrees or at other orientations), and as such, the spatially relative descriptors used herein should be interpreted accordingly.

[0152] The terms used herein are for the purpose of describing specific embodiments and are not intended to be restrictive. As used herein, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the singular forms "one (kind, person)" and "said (the)" are also intended to include plural forms. In addition, when the terms "comprise" and / or "include" and their variations are used in this specification, the features, integral bodies, steps, operations, parts, assemblies and / or their groups stated are explained, but the presence or addition of one or more other features, integral bodies, steps, operations, parts, assemblies and / or their groups is not excluded. It should also be noted that, as used herein, the terms "substantially", "approximately" and other similar terms are used as approximate terms and not as degree terms, so that they are used to explain the inherent deviations of the measured values, calculated values and / or the values provided that will be recognized by those of ordinary skill in the art.

[0153] References below Figures 1 to 33 The electric suction lock device disclosed in the present invention is described in detail.

[0154] Figure 1 1 is a schematic structural diagram of an electric suction lock device 1000 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0155] refer to Figure 1 The electric suction lock device 1000 of this embodiment includes: a lock tongue assembly 100, a pawl assembly 200, a base plate 300, a release assembly 400, a lifting suction assembly 500, a clutch assembly 600, a shell assembly 700 and a cover plate 800.

[0156] Figure 2 1 is a schematic structural diagram of a lock tongue assembly 100 of an electric suction lock device 1000 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0157] refer to Figure 2 The lock tongue assembly 100 of the electric suction lock device 1000 of this embodiment includes a lock tongue 101 and a lock tongue spring 102. The lock tongue 101 has a first locking position 1011 and a second locking position 1012. Based on the first locking position 1011 and the second locking position 1012, the lock tongue 101 can move between a main closed position (first closed position), a secondary closed position (second closed position) and an open position (fully open position).

[0158] In some embodiments of the present disclosure, preferably, a third lock tongue feature 1013 and a fourth lock tongue feature 1014 are designed on the lock tongue 101. The third lock tongue feature 1013 is used to cooperate with the lifting and sucking assembly 500. The fourth lock tongue feature 1014 is used to cooperate with the clutch assembly 600.

[0159] In some embodiments of the present disclosure, reference Figure 2The lock tongue 101 can be provided with a lock tongue through hole 1015, through which the lock tongue 101 can be sleeved on the lock tongue assembly shaft ( Figure 2 The bolt assembly shaft may be in the form of a rivet, and the bolt 101 is mounted to the bolt mounting hole (e.g., the bolt mounting portion 3002 described below) of the base plate 300 via the bolt assembly shaft. The bolt 101 can rotate relative to the base plate 300.

[0160] refer to Figure 2 The first locking position 1011 and the second locking position 1012 of the lock tongue 101 of the present disclosure are set at different positions of the lock tongue 101.

[0161] Preferably, the first locking position 1011 and the second locking position 1012 of the lock tongue 101 are arranged on the end surface of the lock tongue 101 parallel to the axis around which the lock tongue 101 rotates, and the maximum distance between the first locking position 1011 and the lock tongue 101 around the axis (i.e., the maximum outer diameter) is smaller than the maximum distance between the second locking position 1012 and the lock tongue 101 around the axis (i.e., the maximum outer diameter). Figure 2 The maximum distance between the first locking position 1011 and the lock tongue 101 around the axis (i.e., the maximum outer diameter of the first locking position 1011) is r1, and the maximum distance between the second locking position 1012 and the lock tongue 101 around the axis (i.e., the maximum outer diameter of the second locking position 1012) is r2, where r1 <r2。

[0162] refer to Figure 2 The first end of the lock tongue spring 102 described above in the present disclosure is fixedly connected to the base plate 300 , and the second end of the lock tongue spring 102 is fixedly connected to the lock tongue 101 .

[0163] The lock tongue spring 102 disclosed in the present invention has a pre-tightening force, so that the lock tongue spring 102 can load elastic force to the lock tongue 101, and this elastic force makes the lock tongue 101 have a tendency to rotate from the main closed position / secondary closed position to the open position (fully open position), that is, a tendency to rotate in the unlocking direction.

[0164] Figure 2 The installation method of the lock tongue spring 102 is shown by way of example. In light of the technical solution disclosed herein, those skilled in the art can adjust the installation method of the lock tongue spring 102, the specific type of the lock tongue spring 102, etc., all of which fall within the scope of protection of the present disclosure.

[0165] The third lock tongue feature 1013 and the fourth lock tongue feature 1014 will be described in detail below in conjunction with the lifting and attracting assembly 500 and the clutch assembly 600.

[0166] Figure 3 1 is a schematic structural diagram of a pawl assembly 200 of an electric suction lock device 1000 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0167] refer to Figure 3 The pawl assembly 200 of the electric suction lock device 1000 of this embodiment includes a pawl 201 and a pawl spring 202. The pawl 201 can move between a primary locking position, a secondary locking position, and an unlocking position. Figure 3 The pawl 201 of this embodiment is provided with a first pawl feature 2011. When the pawl 201 is in the primary locking position, the first pawl feature 2011 engages with the first locking position 1011 of the lock tongue 101, locking the lock tongue 101 in the primary closed position; when the pawl 201 is in the secondary locking position, the first pawl feature 2011 engages with the second locking position 1012 of the lock tongue 101, locking the lock tongue 101 in the secondary closed position.

[0168] Continue to refer Figure 3 In some embodiments of the present disclosure, preferably, the pawl 201 is further provided with a second pawl feature 2012 and a third pawl feature 2013 .

[0169] The second pawl feature 2012 can be used to drive a pawl assembly signaling device for indicating the position of the pawl 201. The third pawl feature 2013 is used to cooperate with the release assembly 400.

[0170] refer to Figure 3 In some embodiments of the present disclosure, the pawl 201 may be provided with a pawl through-hole 2014, through which the pawl 201 can be sleeved on the pawl assembly shaft ( Figure 3 The pawl assembly shaft can be in the form of a rivet or other form, and the pawl 201 is mounted on the pawl mounting hole (such as the pawl mounting portion 3003 described below) of the base plate 300 through the pawl assembly shaft. The pawl 201 can rotate relative to the base plate 300.

[0171] The pawl spring 202 of the present disclosure has a preload force, so that the pawl spring 202 can load elastic force to the pawl 201, and the elastic force makes the pawl 201 have a tendency to rotate from the unlocking position to the main locking position, that is, a tendency to rotate in the locking direction.

[0172] Figure 3 The installation method of the pawl spring 202 is shown by way of example. In light of the technical solution disclosed herein, those skilled in the art can adjust the installation method of the pawl spring 202, the specific type of the pawl spring 202, etc., all of which fall within the scope of protection of the present disclosure.

[0173] Figure 4 1 is a schematic structural diagram of a base plate 300 of an electric suction locking device 1000 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0174] refer to Figure 4The bottom plate 300 of the electric suction lock device 1000 of this embodiment is provided with a fish mouth feature 3001 for guiding the movement of the lock. The fish mouth feature 3001 is used to accommodate the lock ( Figure 4 (not shown), the cooperation between the lock and the fish mouth feature 3001 is prior art and will not be described in detail in this disclosure.

[0175] In some embodiments of the present disclosure, reference Figure 4 The base plate 300 of the present disclosure is provided with a bolt mounting portion 3002 (e.g., a bolt mounting hole), a pawl mounting portion 3003 (e.g., a pawl mounting hole), and a clutch assembly mounting portion 3004 (e.g., a clutch assembly mounting hole). The bolt 101 can be rotatably mounted on the base plate 300 via the bolt mounting portion 3002; the pawl 201 can be rotatably mounted on the base plate 300 via the pawl mounting portion 3003; and the clutch assembly 600 can be rotatably mounted on the base plate 300 via the clutch assembly mounting portion 3004.

[0176] The lock tongue 101, pawl 201 and clutch assembly 600 of the electric suction lock device 1000 disclosed in the present invention can be installed on the base plate 300 through the lock tongue assembly rotating shaft, the pawl assembly rotating shaft and the clutch assembly rotating shaft (not shown) and the lock tongue mounting part 3002, the pawl mounting part 3003 and the clutch assembly mounting part 3004. The lock tongue assembly rotating shaft, the pawl assembly rotating shaft and the clutch assembly rotating shaft are respectively fixedly connected to the lock tongue mounting part 3002, the pawl mounting part 3003 and the clutch assembly mounting part 3004. The lock tongue 101, the pawl 201 and the clutch assembly 600 are respectively mounted on the lock tongue assembly rotating shaft, the pawl assembly rotating shaft and the clutch assembly rotating shaft, so that the lock tongue 101, the pawl 201 and the clutch assembly 600 can rotate relative to the lock tongue assembly rotating shaft, the pawl assembly rotating shaft and the clutch assembly rotating shaft.

[0177] In some embodiments of the present disclosure, the bolt assembly rotation axis, the pawl assembly rotation axis, and the clutch assembly rotation axis are arranged perpendicular to the base plate 300 .

[0178] In some embodiments of the present disclosure, the bolt mounting portion 3002 , the pawl mounting portion 3003 , and the clutch assembly mounting portion 3004 may be in the form of mounting holes.

[0179] In other embodiments of the present disclosure, the lock tongue mounting portion 3002, the pawl mounting portion 3003 and the clutch assembly mounting portion 3004 can also be in the form of a convex shaft / flange, and the lock tongue 101, the pawl 201, and the clutch assembly 600 are directly mounted on the lock tongue mounting portion 3002, the pawl mounting portion 3003 and the clutch assembly mounting portion 3004, respectively, so that there is no need to additionally set the lock tongue assembly rotating shaft, pawl assembly rotating shaft, and clutch assembly rotating shaft described above.

[0180] Inspired by the technical solution of the present disclosure, those skilled in the art can adjust the types / structures of the lock tongue mounting portion 3002, the pawl mounting portion 3003, and the clutch assembly mounting portion 3004, all of which fall within the protection scope of the present disclosure.

[0181] In some embodiments of the present disclosure, reference Figure 4 The base plate 300 of the present disclosure is further provided with a first cable mounting portion 3005 and a second cable mounting portion 3006 for providing a cable mounting structure for the release assembly 400, which will be described in detail below.

[0182] Figures 5 to 8 1 is a schematic structural diagram of a release assembly 400 of an electric suction lock device 1000 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0183] refer to Figure 5 、 Figure 6 、 Figure 7 and Figure 8 The release assembly 400 of the electric suction lock device 1000 of this embodiment includes an electric release lever 401 , a mechanical release lever 402 , and a release assembly spring 403 .

[0184] refer to Figure 5 and Figure 6 The release assembly 400 of the present disclosure is movable between an initial position and an actuated position, wherein the release assembly 400 is biased toward the initial position under the action of a release assembly spring 403. The release assembly 400 is rotatably disposed on the base plate 300.

[0185] refer to Figure 7 The electric release lever 401 of the electric suction lock device 1000 of this embodiment is provided with an electric release lever first feature 4011 , an electric release lever second feature 4012 and an electric release lever third feature 4013 .

[0186] refer to Figure 3 and Figure 7 The first feature 4011 of the electric release lever is used to operate the third feature 2013 of the pawl to push the pawl 201 to move. At the same time, the first feature 4011 of the electric release lever also interacts with the mechanical release lever 402 (refer to Figure 6 The second feature 4012 of the electric release lever is used to interact with the clutch assembly 600 to achieve different release strokes for the release assembly 400 under different working conditions. The third feature 4013 of the electric release lever is used to connect the cable wire to receive the force and movement transmitted by the cable.

[0187] refer to Figure 8The mechanical release lever 402 of the electric suction lock device 1000 of this embodiment is provided with a first mechanical release lever feature 4021, a second mechanical release lever feature 4022, a third mechanical release lever feature 4023, a fourth mechanical release lever feature 4024 and a fifth mechanical release lever feature 4025.

[0188] Among them, the first feature 4021 of the mechanical release lever is used to interact with the first feature 4011 of the electric release lever. When the mechanical release lever 402 is operated, the first feature 4021 of the mechanical release lever pushes the electric release lever 401 to move through the first feature 4011 of the electric release lever. When the mechanical release lever 402 is released, the first feature 4011 of the electric release lever pushes the mechanical release lever 402 back to reset through the first feature 4021 of the mechanical release lever.

[0189] The second feature 4022 of the mechanical release lever is used to push and lift the suction member (described below) on the suction assembly 500 to disengage from the locking tongue 101, thereby achieving disengagement of the suction member.

[0190] The third feature 4023 of the mechanical release lever and the fourth feature 4024 of the mechanical release lever are respectively used to hook the cable wires in different directions, thereby realizing the arrangement of the cables in different directions, providing flexibility in the arrangement of the electric suction locking device 1000 and the cables.

[0191] The fifth feature 4025 of the mechanical release lever is used to cooperate with the base plate 300 to achieve the limiting of the release assembly 400.

[0192] The mechanical release lever 402 of the electric suction lock device 1000 of this embodiment can simultaneously actuate the pawl 201 to unlock and actuate the suction member of the lifting suction assembly 500 to disengage from the engagement with the lock tongue 101 .

[0193] The electric release lever 401 and mechanical release lever 402 of the electric suction lock device 1000 of this embodiment are configured as follows: the electric release lever 401 is used to receive the driving force of the electric actuator to actuate the pawl 201 to disengage from the lock tongue 101. The mechanical release lever 402 is used to receive the manual operating force to drive the pawl 201 to disengage from the lock tongue 101. When the mechanical release lever 402 moves, it can drive the electric release lever 401 to follow the movement; however, when the electric release lever 401 moves, it cannot drive the mechanical release lever 402 to follow the movement.

[0194] refer to Figure 6 The release assembly spring 403 of the present disclosure has a pre-tightening force, so that the release assembly spring 403 can load an elastic force to the release assembly 400, and the elastic force makes the release assembly 400 have a tendency to rotate from the actuated position to the initial position.

[0195] Figure 6The installation method of the release component spring 403 is shown by way of example. In light of the technical solution disclosed herein, those skilled in the art can adjust the installation method of the release component spring 403, the specific type of the release component spring 403, etc., all of which fall within the scope of protection of the present disclosure.

[0196] Figures 9 to 11 1 is a schematic structural diagram of a lifting and sucking assembly 500 of an electric sucking lock device 1000 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0197] refer to Figures 9 to 11 The lifting and sucking assembly 500 of the electric sucking lock device 1000 of this embodiment includes a lifting member 501, a sucking member 502, a lifting member spring 503 and a sucking member spring 504.

[0198] refer to Figure 10 The lifting member 501 of the present disclosure is a component that can rotate about an axis ("+" position). The lifting member 501 of the present disclosure is provided with a lifting surface 5011, which directly cooperates with the lock catch. When the lock tongue 101 is released, the lifting member 501 can use the lifting surface 5011 to push the lock catch from the main locking position to the open position. Preferably, the lifting and engaging assembly 500 and the lock tongue assembly 100 of the present disclosure are independent components.

[0199] Continue to refer Figure 10 The lifting member 501 of the present disclosure is also provided with a first lifting member hole 5012, a lifting member hook feature 5013, a lifting member flange feature 5014 and a lifting member second hole 5015.

[0200] The first hole 5012 of the lifting member is used to connect to an electric actuator (e.g., a pull wire of the electric actuator), thereby receiving the force and movement of the electric actuator. The hook-shaped feature 5013 of the lifting member is used to connect to the lifting member spring 503 to provide sufficient lifting force. The flange feature 5014 of the lifting member is used to cooperate with the housing assembly 700 to achieve the position limit of the lifting member 501. The second hole 5015 of the lifting member is used to install the suction member 502.

[0201] refer to Figure 11 The present disclosure designs the structure of the suction member, and the suction member 502 can actuate the lock tongue 101 to move from the secondary closed position to the primary closed position. Preferably, the suction member 502 is rotatably disposed on the lifting member 501 via the second hole 5015 of the lifting member.

[0202] Continue to refer Figure 11 The suction member 502 of the present disclosure is provided with a first suction member feature 5021 and a second suction member feature 5022 .

[0203] The first feature 5021 of the suction member is used to engage with the third feature 1013 of the lock tongue, so that the suction member 502 can drive the lock tongue 101 to move from the open position to the main closed position through the first feature 5021 of the suction member, thereby realizing electric suction.

[0204] Preferably, the first feature 5021 of the suction component is constructed as follows: during the suction process, when the lock tongue 101 is prevented by an obstacle from moving toward the main closed position to a position where it can engage with the first feature 5021 of the suction component, the first feature 5021 of the suction component cannot engage with the third feature 1013 of the lock tongue; when the lock tongue 101 can move toward the main closed position to a position where it can engage with the first feature 5021 of the suction component, the first feature 5021 of the suction component can engage with the third feature 1013 of the lock tongue and actuate the lock tongue 101 to move from the secondary closed position to the main closed position.

[0205] The second feature 5022 of the suction member 502 of the present disclosure is used to cooperate with the housing assembly 700 to control the engagement and disengagement of the first feature 5021 of the suction member and the third feature 1013 of the lock tongue. At the same time, when the mechanical release lever 402 is operated to actuate the pawl 201 to unlock, the mechanical release lever 402 can push the first feature 5021 of the suction member to disengage from the third feature 1013 of the lock tongue through the second feature 4022 of the mechanical release lever.

[0206] refer to Figure 9 The lifting member spring 503 and the attracting member spring 504 of the present disclosure both have a preload force, enabling the lifting member spring 503 to apply an elastic force to the lifting member 501. This elastic force causes the lifting member 501 to tend to push the lock catch from the main locked position toward the open position. The attracting member spring 504 can apply an elastic force to the attracting member 502, causing the first feature 5021 of the attracting member to tend to move toward engagement with the third feature 1013 of the lock tongue.

[0207] Figure 9 The installation method of the lifting member spring 503 and the suction member spring 504 is shown by way of example. In light of the technical solution disclosed herein, those skilled in the art can adjust the installation method of the lifting member spring 503 and the suction member spring 504, the specific types of the lifting member spring 503 and the suction member spring 504, etc., all of which fall within the scope of protection of the present disclosure.

[0208] Figures 12 to 14 Schematic diagram of the structure of the clutch assembly 600 of the electric suction lock device 1000 according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0209] refer to Figures 12 to 14The clutch assembly 600 of the electric suction lock device 1000 disclosed in the present invention includes a clutch actuator 601 , a clutch driving member 602 , a clutch return spring 603 and a clutch driving spring 604 .

[0210] The clutch assembly 600 of the present disclosure is movable between an operative position and an inoperative position. When the clutch assembly 600 is in the operative position, movement of the release assembly 400 to the actuated position can only drive the pawl 201 to the secondary locked position; when the clutch assembly 600 is in the inoperative position, movement of the release assembly 400 to the actuated position can drive the pawl 201 to the unlocked position.

[0211] Continue to refer Figures 12 to 14 The clutch driving member 602 and the clutch executing member 601 of the clutch assembly 600 of the electric suction lock device 1000 of the present disclosure are constructed as follows:

[0212] When the locking tongue 101 leaves the main closed position, the clutch driving member 602 can drive the clutch actuator 601 to leave the operating position and enter the non-operating position.

[0213] When the lock tongue 101 enters the main closed position, the lock tongue 101 can actuate the clutch drive 602 to drive the clutch actuator 601, so that the clutch actuator 601 returns to the operating position. Preferably, the clutch drive 602 and the clutch actuator 601 are rotatably arranged on the base plate 300 ("+" is the position of the rotation axis).

[0214] refer to Figure 12 and Figure 13 The clutch actuator 601 of the present disclosure is provided with a clutch actuator hook portion 6011 (first end) and a clutch actuator protruding feature 6012 (second end).

[0215] The clutch actuator hook portion 6011 is configured to engage with the second feature 4012 of the electric release lever. When the clutch actuator 601 is in the operating position, the clutch actuator hook portion 6011 engages with the second feature 4012 of the electric release lever, restricting the release assembly 400 from actuating the pawl 201 to the secondary locked position. When the clutch actuator 601 is in the non-operating position, the clutch actuator hook portion 6011 disengages from the second feature 4012 of the electric release lever, releasing the restriction on the release assembly 400 and enabling the release assembly 400 to actuate the pawl 201 to the unlocked position. Preferably, the clutch actuator hook portion 6011 releases the clutch actuator 601, returning it to the non-operating position, only after the second feature 4012 of the electric release lever has disengaged from the hook groove of the clutch actuator hook portion 6011.

[0216] The clutch actuator protruding feature 6012 is used to cooperate with the clutch driving member 602 so that the clutch driving member 602 drives the clutch actuator 601 to leave or enter the operating position.

[0217] refer to Figure 14 The clutch driving member 602 of the present disclosure is provided with a first clutch driving member feature 6021 , a second clutch driving member feature 6022 and a third clutch driving member feature 6023 .

[0218] Among them, the first feature 6021 of the clutch drive is used to cooperate with the fourth feature 1014 of the lock tongue. When the lock tongue 101 enters the main closed position, the lock tongue 101 drives the clutch drive 602 through the fourth feature 1014 of the lock tongue, and then actuates the clutch actuator 601 to enter the operating position.

[0219] When the lock tongue 101 leaves the main closed position, the clutch actuator 601 leaves the operating position under the action of the clutch drive spring 604, thereby disengaging the clutch actuator hook portion 6011 from the electric release lever 401. The clutch actuator second feature 6022 is used to engage the clutch drive spring 604. The clutch actuator third feature 6023 is used to cooperate with the clutch actuator protruding feature 6012 to drive the clutch actuator 601 out of or into the operating position.

[0220] refer to Figure 12 The clutch return spring 603 and clutch drive spring 604 of the present disclosure have a preload force, allowing the clutch return spring 603 to apply an elastic force to the clutch actuator 601. This elastic force enables the clutch actuator 601 to move along with the clutch drive 602 ("+" represents the position of the rotation axis). The clutch drive spring 604 can apply an elastic force to the clutch drive 602, allowing the clutch drive 602 to actuate the clutch actuator 601 to leave the operating position.

[0221] Figure 12 The installation method of the clutch reset spring 603 and the clutch drive spring 604 is shown by way of example. In light of the technical solution disclosed herein, those skilled in the art can adjust the installation method, specific type, etc. of the clutch reset spring 603 and the clutch drive spring 604, all of which fall within the scope of protection of the present disclosure.

[0222] Figure 15 1 is a schematic structural diagram of a housing assembly 700 of an electric suction lock device 1000 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0223] refer to Figure 15 The housing assembly 700 of the electric suction lock device 1000 disclosed in the present invention includes a housing 701 , a bolt assembly signal device 702 and a pawl assembly signal device 703 .

[0224] Continue to refer Figure 15The housing 701 of the present disclosure is provided with a first housing feature 7011 , a second housing feature 7012 , a housing connector 7013 and a housing buffer block 7014 .

[0225] Among them, the first feature 7011 of the shell is used to cooperate with the second feature 5022 of the suction component, so that the first feature 5021 of the suction component can engage or disengage with the third feature 1013 of the lock tongue, thereby enabling the lifting suction component 500 to disengage or engage with the lock tongue 101.

[0226] The second housing feature 7012 is used to cooperate with the lifting member flange feature 5014 to achieve the limit of the lifting member 501. The housing connector 7013 is used to connect to the vehicle wiring harness to transmit the status signal of the lock tongue assembly signal device 702 and the status signal of the pawl assembly signal device 703 to the vehicle controller.

[0227] Continue to refer Figure 15 The bolt assembly signaling device 702 of the present disclosure changes its signal state when the bolt 101 approaches or enters the secondary closed position during the process of the bolt 101 moving from the open position to the primary closed position of the bolt 101. The pawl assembly signaling device 703 of the present disclosure changes its signal state when the pawl 201 and the bolt 101 change from a disengaged state to an engaged state at the first locked position, thereby instructing the pawl 201 to maintain the bolt 101 in the primary locked position.

[0228] Preferably, the pawl assembly signal device 703 and the lock tongue assembly signal device 702 of the present invention are both arranged on the shell 701. The shell 701 is preferably fixed with the required wiring harness by injection molding, and is connected to the vehicle wiring harness through the shell connector 7013 to transmit the status signal of the lock tongue assembly signal device 702 and the status signal of the pawl assembly signal device 703 to the vehicle controller.

[0229] Continue to refer Figure 15 The shell buffer block 7014 of the present disclosure can provide buffering for the lock when the lock is locked into the main closed position.

[0230] Figure 16 Schematic diagram of the cover plate 800 of the electric suction lock device 1000 according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0231] refer to Figure 16 The cover plate 800 of the electric suction lock device 1000 of the present disclosure is provided with a first cover plate feature 8001 and a second cover plate feature 8002 .

[0232] The first feature 8001 of the cover is used to snap into the housing 701 to increase the strength of the housing 701. The second feature 8002 of the cover is used to provide a snap-fit structure for the cable of the lifting and attracting assembly 500, transmitting the power and movement of the electric actuator to the lifting and attracting assembly 500.

[0233] In some embodiments of the present disclosure, the electric suction lock device 1000 of the present disclosure also includes a first electric actuator, and the driving force of the first electric actuator can be transmitted to the electric release rod 401, so that the electric release rod 401 can actuate the pawl 201 to disengage from the lock tongue 101, thereby realizing electric unlocking of the electric suction lock device 1000.

[0234] In some embodiments of the present disclosure, the electric suction lock device 1000 of the present disclosure also includes a second electric actuator, and the driving force of the second electric actuator can be transmitted to the lifting member 501, and the lifting member 501 drives the suction member 502 to move. When the lock tongue 101 can move toward the main closed position, the suction member 502 can engage with the lock tongue 101, thereby realizing the electric suction of the locking device.

[0235] In some embodiments of the present disclosure, the first electric actuator and the second electric actuator may be the same actuator.

[0236] The electric release lever 401 of the present disclosure can be connected to the first electric actuator described above via a Bowden cable. The suction member 502 can also be connected to the second electric actuator via a Bowden cable. Preferably, the Bowden cable interface of the electric release lever 401 and the Bowden cable interface of the suction member 502 are arranged on the same side of the locking device.

[0237] The first electric actuator and the second electric actuator can adopt the electric actuators in Chinese patent CN202010283886.0, Chinese patent CN202020530719.7, Chinese patent CN202111476814.9 or other similar structures, which will not be repeated in this disclosure.

[0238] In some other embodiments of the present disclosure, the first electric actuator, the second electric actuator, and the electric suction locking device 1000 may be integrated into a whole, thereby reducing costs.

[0239] Figures 17 to 24 Schematic diagram of the electric release process of the electric suction lock device 1000 according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0240] refer to Figure 17 and Figure 18The bolt 101 of the electric suction lock device 1000 of the present disclosure is in the main closed position, and the pawl 201 is in the main locked position. The bolt assembly signal device 702 and the pawl assembly signal device 703 are both in the untriggered state. The electric release lever 401 is not in the actuated position.

[0241] refer to Figure 19 When the release assembly 400 is first operated to the actuated position, the electric release lever 401 will push the pawl 201 away from the primary locking position. Due to the constraint of the hook portion 6011 of the clutch actuator, the electric release lever 401 can only push the pawl 201 to the secondary locking position. At this time, under the action of the lifting member 501, the lifting member 501 drives the suction member 502 to move, and the suction member 502 drives the lock tongue 101, and the lock tongue 101 will move toward the secondary closed position, thereby pushing the lock to move toward the opening direction. Since the pawl 201 is in the secondary locking position, the lock tongue 101 will be locked in the secondary closed position by the pawl 201. Figure 20 As shown, at this time, the pawl assembly signal device 703 is triggered, indicating that the electric suction locking device 1000 has been unlocked.

[0242] refer to Figure 21 When the electric release lever 401 is released, the electric release lever 401 will return to the initial position (i.e., the non-actuated position) under the action of the release assembly spring 403. Since the lock tongue 101 has left the main closed position at this time, the lock tongue 101 (the fourth feature 1014 of the lock tongue) releases the constraint on the clutch drive member 602 (the first feature 6021 of the clutch drive member). Under the action of the clutch drive spring 604 and the clutch return spring 603, the clutch actuator 601 will leave the operating position ( Figure 21 The clutch actuator 601 rotates clockwise under the action of the clutch driving member 602), thereby releasing the constraint of the clutch actuator hook portion 6011 on the electric release lever 401. When the electric release lever 401 is operated again, the clutch actuator hook portion 6011 releases the constraint on the electric release lever 401, and the electric release lever 401 can push the pawl 201 from the secondary locking position to the unlocking position, so that the lock tongue 101 can move from the secondary closed position to the open position. Figure 22 shown.

[0243] like Figure 22 and Figure 23As shown, when the pawl 201 is pushed to the unlocked position, the lock tongue 101 can move from the secondary closed position to the open position. At this time, under the action of the lifting member 501, the lock tongue 101 will move toward the open position, thereby pushing the lock catch toward the opening direction. When the lifting member flange feature 5014 contacts the second feature 7012 of the housing, the lifting member 501 is restrained and no longer pushes the lock catch toward the opening direction. At this time, the lock tongue assembly signal device 702 is still not triggered, indicating that the lock tongue 101 has not reached the fully open position.

[0244] like Figure 24 As shown, when the lock catch is pushed by an external force and drives the lock tongue 101 to reach the fully open position, the lock tongue assembly signal device 702 is triggered, indicating that the lock tongue 101 has reached the fully open position. At this time, the electric suction lock device 1000 is in the fully open state.

[0245] Figures 25 to 30 Schematic diagram of the electric suction process of the electric suction lock device 1000 according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0246] refer to Figure 25 When the lock moves downward, the lock will push the lock tongue 101 from the open position to the secondary closed position. When the lock and the lifting member 501 come into contact, the lock tongue assembly signal device 702 is triggered. At this time, the electric actuator starts to move under the control of the vehicle controller, pulling the lifting member 501 to move toward the main closed position.

[0247] like Figure 26 As shown, the suction member 502 will move with the lifting member 501. When the suction member 502 moves to the point where the second feature 5022 of the suction member is free from the constraint of the first feature 7011 of the shell, the suction member 502 will move toward the direction of the third feature 1013 of the lock tongue under the action of the suction member spring 504.

[0248] like Figure 27 As shown, when the lock tongue 101 is blocked by an obstacle (such as a hand) and cannot fall under the action of gravity, the first feature 5021 of the suction member cannot lock into the third feature 1013 of the lock tongue, so that the lifting member 501 cannot push the lock tongue 101 toward the main closed position, thereby realizing obstacle prevention.

[0249] like Figure 28 As shown, when the lock tongue 101 can fall under the action of gravity, the first feature 5021 of the suction member can lock into the third feature 1013 of the lock tongue, so that the lifting member 501 can push the lock tongue 101 toward the main closed position to achieve electric suction.

[0250] like Figure 29 and Figure 30As shown, as the lock tongue 101 is pushed to the main closed position, the pawl 201 can enter the main locked position, and the pawl assembly signal device 703 is released, thereby completely locking the electric suction lock device 1000. At the same time, the lock tongue fourth feature 1014 actuates the clutch driver first feature 6021, causing the clutch driver 602 to drive the clutch actuator 601 into the operating position, so that the clutch actuator hook portion 6011 can once again restrict the travel of the electric unlocking lever 401.

[0251] Figures 31 to 33 Schematic diagram of the mechanical unlocking process of the electric suction lock device 1000 according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0252] refer to Figures 31 to 33 When the mechanical release lever 402 moves in operation direction 1 or operation direction 2, the mechanical release lever 402 will push the electric unlocking lever 401 to move together, so that after undergoing the same action as the aforementioned electric unlocking, the electric suction lock device 1000 can be mechanically unlocked. At the same time, the second feature 4022 of the mechanical release lever will push the second feature 5022 of the suction member so that the first feature 5021 of the suction member disengages from the lock tongue 101, thereby achieving the disengagement of the suction member 502 from the lock tongue 101. Even in special circumstances such as when the electric actuator is powered off during the suction process, the electric suction lock device 1000 can still be mechanically released through the mechanical release lever 402. Figure 32 and Figure 33 shown.

[0253] The present disclosure also provides a motor vehicle lock, comprising: an electric suction lock device 1000 according to any embodiment of the present disclosure; and a lock buckle, which cooperates with the lock tongue assembly 100 of the electric suction lock device 1000 to achieve a locking function.

[0254] The present disclosure further provides a motor vehicle, comprising: a motor vehicle lock according to any one embodiment of the present disclosure, wherein the motor vehicle lock is arranged on a front hood of the motor vehicle.

[0255] It should be noted that the present disclosure Figures 1 to 33 The structure shown is for detailed description of the electric suction lock device and the motor vehicle lock disclosed herein, and should not be understood as limiting the technical solutions of the electric suction lock device and the motor vehicle lock disclosed herein.

[0256] In the description of this specification, the description with reference to the terms "one embodiment / method", "some embodiments / methods", "example", "specific example" or "some examples" means that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described in conjunction with the embodiment / method or example are included in at least one embodiment / method or example of the present disclosure. In this specification, the schematic expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment / method or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described may be combined in an appropriate manner in any one or more embodiments / methods or examples. In addition, those skilled in the art may combine and combine different embodiments / methods or examples described in this specification and the features of different embodiments / methods or examples, unless they are contradictory.

[0257] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features being referred to. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one such feature. Throughout the present disclosure, "plurality" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise specifically defined.

[0258] Those skilled in the art will appreciate that the above embodiments are merely intended to clearly illustrate the present disclosure and are not intended to limit the scope of the present disclosure. Other changes or modifications may be made based on the above disclosure, and such changes or modifications are still within the scope of the present disclosure.

Claims

1. An electric suction lock device, characterized in that: include: a locking tongue assembly, the locking tongue assembly including a locking tongue having a first locking position and a second locking position, wherein the locking tongue is movable between a primary closed position, a secondary closed position, and an open position based on the first locking position and the second locking position; a pawl assembly, the pawl assembly including a pawl movable between a primary locking position, a secondary locking position, and an unlocked position; In the primary locking position, the pawl engages with the first locking position of the lock tongue to lock the lock tongue in the primary closed position; in the secondary locking position, the pawl engages with the second locking position of the lock tongue to lock the lock tongue in the secondary closed position; A bottom plate having a fish-mouth feature for guiding the movement of the lock catch, and the lock tongue and the pawl are both rotatably disposed on the bottom plate; a release assembly movable between an initial position and an actuated position, wherein the release assembly is biased toward the initial position; a clutch assembly movable between an operative position and an inoperative position; when the clutch assembly is in the operative position, movement of the release assembly to the actuated position drives the pawl to the secondary locked position only; and when the clutch assembly is in the inoperative position, movement of the release assembly to the actuated position drives the pawl to the unlocked position; and a lifting and absorbing assembly, the lifting and absorbing assembly comprising a lifting member and an absorbing member, the lifting member having a lifting surface, the lifting surface being capable of directly cooperating with the lock catch, so that when the lock tongue is released by the pawl, the lifting member pushes the lock catch to move from the main closed position to the open position; the absorbing member is capable of actuating the lock tongue to move from the secondary closed position to the main closed position; When the locking tongue enters the main closed position, the locking tongue enables the clutch assembly to reach the operating position; when the locking tongue leaves the main closed position, the clutch assembly can enter the non-operating position.

2. The electric suction lock device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The movement of the locking tongue is a rotation around a first axis, and the maximum distance between the first locking position and the first axis is smaller than the maximum distance between the second locking position and the first axis.

3. The electric suction lock device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lifting and attracting assembly and the locking tongue assembly are independent components.

4. The electric suction lock device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The release assembly comprises: an electric release lever, the electric release lever being used to receive a driving force from an electric actuator to actuate the pawl to disengage from the lock tongue; and A mechanical release lever is used to receive a manual operating force to drive the pawl out of engagement with the lock tongue.

5. The electric suction lock device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The driving action of the mechanical release lever is transmitted to the pawl via the electric release lever.

6. The electric suction lock device according to claim 4, characterized in that: When the mechanical release lever moves, it can drive the electric release lever to follow the movement; when the electric release lever moves, it cannot drive the mechanical release lever to follow the movement.

7. The electric suction lock device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The electric release lever and the mechanical release lever are capable of rotating around the same axis.

8. The electric suction lock device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The mechanical release lever includes a mechanical release lever first feature, and the electric release lever includes an electric release lever first feature. The driving action of the mechanical release lever is transmitted to the electric release lever via the mechanical release lever first feature and the electric release lever first feature.

9. The electric suction lock device according to claim 8, characterized in that: The first feature of the mechanical release lever has an extension in a rotation plane of the mechanical release lever, and the first feature of the electric release lever has an extension in a direction perpendicular to the rotation plane of the electric release lever.

10. The electric suction lock device according to claim 8, characterized in that: The mechanical release lever further includes a second feature of the mechanical release lever, and the mechanical release lever pushes the suction member of the lifting suction assembly to disengage from the engagement with the locking tongue via the second feature of the mechanical release lever.

11. The electric suction lock device according to claim 8, characterized in that: The electric release lever further includes a second feature of the electric release lever, and the clutch assembly limits the travel of the electric release lever based on the second feature of the electric release lever.

12. The electric suction lock device according to claim 11, characterized in that: The second feature of the electric release lever has an extension in a direction perpendicular to the action plane of the electric release lever.

13. The electric suction lock device according to claim 12, characterized in that: The second feature of the electric release lever is a cylindrical portion.

14. The electric suction lock device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The clutch assembly includes a clutch actuator and a clutch driving member; When the lock tongue leaves the main closed position, the clutch driving member can drive the clutch actuator to leave the operating position and enter the non-operating position; When the locking tongue enters the main closed position, the locking tongue can actuate the clutch driving member to drive the clutch actuator, so that the clutch actuator moves to the operating position.

15. The electric suction lock device according to claim 14, characterized in that: The clutch driving member and the clutch executing member can be rotatably arranged on the base plate.

16. The electric suction lock device according to claim 14, characterized in that: The clutch actuator is provided with a clutch actuator hook portion; When the clutch actuator is located in the operating position, the hook portion of the clutch actuator is capable of limiting the travel of the release assembly so that the release assembly can only actuate the pawl to the secondary locking position; When the clutch actuator is located in the non-operating position, the hook portion of the clutch actuator does not limit the stroke of the release assembly, so that the release assembly can actuate the pawl to the unlocking position.

17. The electric suction lock device according to claim 16, characterized in that: The clutch actuator further includes a clutch actuator protruding feature, and the clutch actuator protruding feature is used to cooperate with the clutch driving member so that the clutch driving member drives the clutch actuator to leave or enter the operating position.

18. The electric suction lock device according to claim 17, characterized in that: The clutch drive member includes a first feature of the clutch drive member, and the first feature of the clutch drive member is used to cooperate with the lock tongue. When the lock tongue enters the main closed position, the lock tongue drives the clutch drive member via the first feature of the clutch drive member, and then the clutch drive member actuates the clutch actuator to enter the operating position.

19. The electric suction lock device according to claim 17, characterized in that: The clutch driving member includes a third feature of the clutch driving member, and the third feature of the clutch driving member is used to cooperate with the protruding feature of the clutch actuator to drive the clutch actuator to leave or enter the operating position.

20. The electric suction lock device according to claim 10, characterized in that: The suction member is rotatably arranged on the lifting member.

21. The electric suction lock device according to claim 10, characterized in that: The suction member includes a protrusion capable of engaging with the locking tongue and actuating the locking tongue to move the locking tongue from the secondary closing position to the primary closing position.

22. The electric suction lock device according to claim 21, characterized in that: The protrusion is configured as follows: During the suction process, when the lock tongue is prevented from moving toward the main closed position by an obstacle, the protrusion of the suction member cannot engage with the lock tongue, so that the lifting member cannot push the lock tongue toward the main closed position via the suction member; When the lock tongue is able to move toward the main closed position, the protrusion of the suction member can engage with the lock tongue, so that the lifting member can push the lock tongue to move from the secondary closed position to the main closed position via the suction member.

23. The electric suction lock device according to claim 10, characterized in that: The mechanical release lever can actuate the suction member to disengage from the locking tongue while actuating the pawl to unlock the door.

24. The electric suction lock device according to claim 21, characterized in that: The protrusion protrudes in a direction perpendicular to the rotation plane of the suction member.

25. The electric suction lock device according to claim 21, characterized in that: The suction member includes a first suction member feature and a second suction member feature. The second feature of the mechanical release lever can push the suction member via the second suction member feature to disengage the first suction member feature from the locking tongue.

26. The electric suction lock device according to claim 25, characterized in that: The second feature of the suction element has an extension in a direction perpendicular to the rotation plane of the suction element.

27. The electric suction lock device according to claim 21, characterized in that: The lock tongue has a third lock tongue feature, and the suction member is engaged with the lock tongue based on the engagement of the protrusion with the third lock tongue feature.

28. The electric suction lock device according to claim 27, characterized in that: The third feature of the locking tongue is a recessed feature formed on a different side from the first locking position and the second locking position.

29. The electric suction lock device according to claim 1, characterized in that: Also includes: A pawl assembly signaling device changes its signal state when the pawl and the first locking position of the lock tongue change from an unengaged state to an engaged state to indicate that the pawl holds the lock tongue in the main locking position.

30. The electric suction lock device according to claim 1, characterized in that: Also includes: A lock tongue assembly signaling device is configured such that a signal state of the lock tongue assembly signaling device changes when the lock tongue approaches or enters the secondary closed position during movement of the lock tongue from the open position to the primary closed position.

31. The electric suction lock device according to claim 10, characterized in that: Also includes: a first electric actuator, wherein the first electric actuator comprises a motor; The driving force of the motor of the first electric actuator can be transmitted to the electric release lever, so that the electric release lever can actuate the pawl to disengage the pawl from the lock tongue, thereby realizing electric unlocking of the electric suction lock device.

32. The electric suction lock device according to claim 31, characterized in that: Also includes: a second electric actuator, the second electric actuator comprising a motor; The driving force of the motor of the second electric actuator can be transmitted to the lifting member of the lifting and suction assembly, and the lifting member drives the suction member to move. When the lock tongue can move toward the main closing position, the suction member can engage with the lock tongue to realize the electric suction of the electric suction lock device.

33. The electric suction lock device according to claim 32, characterized in that: The first electric actuator and the second electric actuator are the same actuator.

34. The electric suction lock device according to claim 31, characterized in that: The electric release lever is connected to the first electric actuator via a Bowden cable.

35. The electric suction lock device according to claim 32, characterized in that: The suction member is connected to the second electric actuator via a Bowden cable.

36. The electric suction lock device according to claim 34 or 35, characterized in that: The Bowden cable interface of the electric release lever and the Bowden cable interface of the suction member are arranged on the same side of the electric suction lock device.

37. A motor vehicle lock, characterized in that: include: The electric suction lock device according to any one of claims 1 to 36; as well as A lock buckle cooperates with the lock tongue assembly to achieve a locking function.

38. A motor vehicle, characterized in that: include: At least one motor vehicle lock as claimed in claim 37.

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