Charging port structure and control method and system thereof, charging port cover, charging gun and vehicle

Abstract

This application discloses a charging port structure, its control method and system, as well as a charging port cover, a charging gun, and a vehicle. It includes a vehicle charging port structure and a charging port cover, a charging gun, a control method, and a device based on the vehicle charging port structure. The vehicle charging port structure includes a charging port and an electronic locking rod rotatably and telescopically mounted on the outer periphery of the charging port, with the electronic locking rod extending outwards. The extended end of the electronic locking rod is provided with a locking pin perpendicular to its axial direction. When the charging port cover is installed, the locking pin is used to insert and lock the charging port cover; when the charging gun is inserted into the charging port, the locking pin is used to insert and lock the charging gun. The locking pin at the extended end of the electronic locking rod is used to insert and lock the charging port cover or the charging gun. The electronic locking rod switches between unlocked and locked states through rotation and telescoping, eliminating the need for two electronic locking rods, reducing installation space, and facilitating the arrangement of parts inside the vehicle.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of vehicle technology, and in particular to a charging port structure and its control method and system, as well as a charging port cover, a charging gun, and a vehicle. Background Technology

[0002] Current vehicle charging port structures include both an electronic lock for the charging port cover and an electronic lock for the charging gun. The electronic lock for the charging port cover locks the cover when it is closed, while the electronic lock for the charging gun locks the charging gun during charging. These two electronic locks are two separate actuators, occupying a significant amount of space in the vehicle and requiring surrounding components to be arranged to avoid them, which is detrimental to overall vehicle development. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The purpose of this application is to overcome the shortcomings of the existing technology where the two sets of actuators, namely the electronic lock of the charging port cover and the electronic lock of the charging gun, occupy a large space, and to provide a charging port structure with a small footprint and convenient layout, as well as its control method and system, the charging port cover, the charging gun, and the vehicle.

[0004] The technical solution of this application provides a vehicle charging port structure, including a charging port and an electronic locking rod that is rotatably and telescopically installed on the outer periphery of the charging port, the electronic locking rod extending outward;

[0005] The extended end of the electronic lock rod is provided with a locking pin perpendicular to the axis of the electronic lock rod, and the electronic lock rod has a locked state and an unlocked state;

[0006] In the locked state, the electronic locking rod extends to be inserted into the charging port cover or the charging gun, and the locking pin rotates to a first angle to lock the charging port cover or the charging gun.

[0007] When in the unlocked state, the locking pin rotates to a second angle to unlock the charging port cover or the charging gun, and the electronic locking rod retracts and separates from the charging port cover or the charging gun.

[0008] Furthermore, it also includes a drive device connected to the electronic locking lever for driving the electronic locking lever to rotate and extend.

[0009] The technical solution of this application also provides a charging port cover for a vehicle charging port structure as described above. The charging port cover is detachably installed on the charging port. In the installed state, the side of the charging port cover facing the charging port is provided with a cover locking groove for inserting the locking pin of the electronic locking rod.

[0010] Furthermore, the maximum length of the cover locking groove is greater than or equal to the length of the locking post, and the minimum width of the cover locking groove is less than the length of the locking post.

[0011] The technical solution of this application also provides a charging gun for a vehicle charging port structure as described above, wherein the charging gun has a gun body locking groove on the side for inserting into the charging port for inserting the locking pin of the electronic locking rod.

[0012] Furthermore, the maximum length of the gun body locking groove is greater than or equal to the length of the locking pin, and the minimum width of the gun body locking groove is less than the length of the locking pin.

[0013] Furthermore, the charging gun is provided with a locking tongue for locking with the vehicle and a locking tongue switch connected to the locking tongue. The locking tongue switch is used to drive the locking tongue to release the lock from the vehicle body.

[0014] The latch switch is located on one side of the gun body locking groove. When the electronic locking rod is inserted into and locked in the gun body locking groove, the electronic locking rod abuts against the latch to restrict the movement of the latch.

[0015] The technical solution of this application also provides a control method for the vehicle charging port structure as described above, including...

[0016] With the vehicle charging port cover closed:

[0017] In response to the locking command sent by the keyless entry module, the electronic lock lever is controlled to rotate and extend to the locked state;

[0018] In response to the unlocking command sent by the keyless entry module, the electronic lock lever is controlled to rotate and extend to the unlocked state;

[0019] With the vehicle charging port cover open:

[0020] In response to the charging gun insertion operation or the locking command sent by the keyless entry module, the electronic lock lever is controlled to rotate and extend to the locked state;

[0021] In response to a charging completion signal, if the vehicle is in the unlocked state, the electronic locking lever is controlled to rotate and extend to the unlocked state; or

[0022] In response to the unlocking command sent by the keyless entry module, the electronic lock lever is controlled to rotate and extend to the unlocked state.

[0023] The technical solution of this application also provides a control system for the vehicle charging port structure as described above, including...

[0024] The keyless entry module is used to send lock and unlock commands;

[0025] Main control module, used for

[0026] With the vehicle charging port cover closed:

[0027] Upon receiving the locking command from the keyless entry module, a locking command is sent to the electronic locking lever;

[0028] Upon receiving the unlocking command from the keyless entry module, an electronic lock lever unlocking command is sent.

[0029] With the vehicle charging port cover open:

[0030] Upon detecting the charging insertion operation and receiving the locking command from the keyless entry module, an electronic locking command is sent.

[0031] If a charging completion signal is detected and the vehicle is in an unlocked state, an electronic lock lever unlocking command will be sent.

[0032] Electronic locking bar control module, used for

[0033] Upon receiving the locking command from the electronic locking lever, control the electronic locking lever to rotate and extend to the locked state;

[0034] Upon receiving the unlock command from the electronic lock lever, the electronic lock lever is controlled to rotate and extend to the unlocked state.

[0035] The technical solution of this application also provides a storage medium that stores computer instructions, which, when executed by a computer, are used to perform the control method for the vehicle charging port structure as described above.

[0036] The technical solution of this application also provides an electronic device, including at least one processor; and,

[0037] A memory communicatively connected to the at least one processor; wherein,

[0038] The memory stores instructions that can be executed by the at least one processor, which, when executed, enable the at least one processor to perform the control method for the vehicle charging port structure as described above.

[0039] The technical solution of this application also provides a vehicle, including the vehicle charging port structure as described above, and / or the charging port cover as described above, and / or the control system as described above.

[0040] The above technical solution has the following beneficial effects:

[0041] This application provides an electronic locking lever outside the charging port. The extended end of the electronic locking lever is equipped with a locking pin for inserting into and locking the charging port cover or charging gun. The electronic locking lever switches between unlocked and locked states by rotating and extending. The electronic locking lever structure locks the charging port cover when it is in use and locks the charging gun when it is inserted into the charging port. This eliminates the need for two electronic locking levers, reducing installation space and facilitating the arrangement of parts inside the vehicle. Attached Figure Description

[0042] The disclosure of this application will become more readily understood with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that these drawings are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of this application. In the drawings:

[0043] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the vehicle charging port structure and the charging port cover fitting together in one embodiment of this application;

[0044] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the vehicle charging port structure and the charging gun in one embodiment of this application;

[0045] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the locking pin and the locking groove of the cover / gun body in one embodiment of this application;

[0046] Figure 4 This is a flowchart of a control method for a vehicle charging structure according to an embodiment of this application;

[0047] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the control system of the vehicle charging structure in one embodiment of this application;

[0048] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the hardware structure of an electronic device in one embodiment of this application.

[0049] Appendix Label Reference Table:

[0050] Charging port 101, electronic lock rod 102, locking pin 121, charging port cover 201, cover locking groove 211, charging gun 301, gun body locking groove 311, lock tongue switch 312, lock tongue 313. Detailed Implementation

[0051] The specific embodiments of this application will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0052] It is readily understood that, based on the technical solution of this application, various structural and implementation methods can be interchanged by those skilled in the art without altering the essential spirit of this application. Therefore, the following detailed embodiments and accompanying drawings are merely illustrative examples of the technical solution of this application and should not be considered as the entirety of this application or as limitations or restrictions on the technical solution of the application.

[0053] The directional terms such as up, down, left, right, front, back, front, back, top, and bottom mentioned or possibly used in this specification are defined relative to the structures shown in the accompanying drawings. These are relative concepts and may therefore vary depending on their location and usage. Therefore, these or other directional terms should not be interpreted as restrictive. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0054] In the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "linking" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to fixed connections, detachable connections, or integral connections; they can refer to mechanical connections or electrical connections; they can refer to direct connections or indirect connections through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meanings of the above in this application according to the specific circumstances.

[0055] Vehicle charging port structure:

[0056] The vehicle charging port structure in the embodiments of this application is as follows: Figure 1 , 2 As shown, it includes a charging port 101 for covering the charging port cover 201 or inserting the charging gun 301 and an electronic locking rod 102 that is rotatably and telescopically mounted on the outer periphery of the charging port 101, with the electronic locking rod 102 extending outward.

[0057] The extended end of the electronic locking lever 102 is provided with a locking pin 121 perpendicular to the axial direction of the electronic locking lever 102;

[0058] like Figure 1 As shown, when the charging port cover 201 is provided on the charging port 101, the locking pin 121 is used to insert and lock the charging port cover 201.

[0059] like Figure 2 As shown, when the charging gun 301 is inserted into the charging port 101, the locking pin 121 is used to insert and lock the charging gun 301.

[0060] The electronic locking lever 102 has a locked state and an unlocked state;

[0061] When locked, the electronic locking lever 102 extends to be inserted into the charging port cover 201 or the charging gun 301, and the locking pin 121 rotates to the first angle to lock the charging port cover 201 or the charging gun 301.

[0062] When unlocked, the locking pin 121 rotates to the second angle to unlock the charging port cover 201 or the charging gun 301, and the electronic locking rod 102 retracts and separates from the charging port cover 201 or the charging gun 301.

[0063] Specifically, the charging port 101 is connected to the charging end of the vehicle's power battery, and the vehicle's power battery is charged by the charging gun 301 inserted into the charging pile. The charging port 101 is located on the vehicle body, and for the aesthetics of the vehicle body and to protect the charging port 101, the charging port 101 is provided with an openable and closable charging port cover 201. The charging port cover 201 can be installed on the charging port 101 by means of rotation, threaded installation, or snap-fit ​​installation, so as to realize the opening and closing of the charging port cover 201.

[0064] To ensure vehicle safety, the charging port cover 201 can only be opened when the vehicle is unlocked. Therefore, a charging port cover lock is required to keep the cover locked when the vehicle is locked. Similarly, to ensure charging safety, a charging gun lock is needed to keep the charging gun 301 locked during charging. Existing technology uses two separate sets of locks and their actuators for the different locking structures of the charging port cover 201 and the charging gun 301, which occupies a significant amount of installation space.

[0065] In this embodiment, a rotatable and retractable electronic locking rod 102 is provided on the outer periphery of the charging port 101. The electronic locking rod 102 extends outward perpendicular to the vehicle body, and its extended end is provided with a locking pin 121 perpendicular to the axial direction of the electronic locking rod 102 (i.e., the extension direction of the electronic locking rod 102). The electronic locking rod 102 switches between locked and unlocked states by rotating and retracting. When the electronic locking rod 102 extends, the locking pin 121 is inserted into the charging port cover 201 or the charging gun 301, and at the same time, the locking pin 121 rotates to a first angle to lock the charging port cover 201 or the charging gun 301; when the locking pin 121 rotates to a second angle, the charging port cover 201 or the charging gun 301 is unlocked; when the electronic locking rod 102 retracts, the locking pin 121 separates from the charging port cover 201 or the charging gun 301, thus unlocking. The angle difference between the first angle and the second angle is preferably 90 degrees.

[0066] In this embodiment, the electronic locking lever 102 locks the charging port cover 201 when the charging port 101 is closed (i.e., when the charging port 101 is covered with a charging port cover 201), and locks the charging gun 301 when the charging port 102 is open (i.e., when the charging gun 301 is inserted into the charging port 102). By setting two electronic locking levers and two sets of actuators, the installation space is saved and it is beneficial to the arrangement of internal parts of the vehicle body.

[0067] In one embodiment, the vehicle charging port structure also includes a drive unit (not shown), which is connected to the electronic locking lever 102 and is used to drive the electronic locking lever 102 to rotate and extend.

[0068] Specifically, a drive device is installed inside the vehicle body to drive the electronic locking lever 102 to move. As an example, the drive device is a rotary motor. The electronic locking lever 102 passes through a screw hole provided on the vehicle body or other components fixed to the vehicle body. The electronic locking lever 102 is threadedly engaged with the screw hole. The rotary motor drives the electronic locking lever 102 to rotate, causing the electronic locking lever 102 to extend and retract relative to the vehicle body, while simultaneously causing the locking pin 121 to rotate axially.

[0069] When the electronic locking lever 102 extends and the locking pin 121 rotates to the first angle, the electronic locking lever 102 is in a locked state. When the electronic locking lever 102 retracts and the locking pin 121 rotates to the second angle, the electronic locking lever 102 is in an unlocked state. Preferably, the first angle and the second angle differ by 90°.

[0070] The vehicle charging port structure of this application embodiment is equipped with a driving device to drive the electronic lock lever 102 to operate, and the electronic lock lever is unlocked and locked in an electronically controlled manner.

[0071] Charging port cover:

[0072] The charging port cover 201 in this application embodiment is used on the vehicle charging port structure described in any of the foregoing embodiments, such as... Figure 1 , 3 As shown, the charging port cover 201 is detachably mounted on the charging port 101. In the mounted state, the charging port cover 201 has a cover locking groove 211 on the side facing the charging port 101 for inserting the locking post 121 of the electronic locking rod 102.

[0073] Specifically, the area of ​​the charging port cover 201 is larger than the area of ​​the charging port 101, so that the charging port cover 201 can completely cover the charging port 101 and the electronic locking lever 102, thereby protecting the charging port 101. A cover locking groove 211 is provided on the inner side of the charging port cover 201 at a position corresponding to the electronic locking lever 102. The locking pin 121 of the electronic locking lever 102 extends into the cover locking groove 211 and rotates by a set angle (preferably 90°), causing the locking pin 121 and the cover locking groove 211 to be misaligned (e.g., ...). Figure 3 As shown, this locks the charging port cover 201, preventing it from opening under external force.

[0074] like Figure 3 As shown, the maximum length of the cover locking groove 211 is greater than or equal to the length of the locking pin 121, so that the locking pin 121 can pass through the cover locking groove 211; and the minimum width of the cover locking groove 211 is less than the length of the locking pin 121, so that the locking pin 121 can be locked in the cover locking groove 211 after rotating at a set angle.

[0075] The charging port cover 201 of this application embodiment is provided with a cover locking groove 211, which matches the structure of the vehicle charging port. The locking post 121 is inserted into the cover locking groove 211 and rotated to lock it in place. The matching method is simple and has a stable locking effect.

[0076] Charging gun:

[0077] The charging gun 301 of this application embodiment is used on the vehicle charging port structure in the aforementioned embodiments, such as... Figure 2 , 3 As shown, the charging gun 301 has a gun body locking groove 311 on the side for inserting the charging port 101, which is used to insert the locking post 121 of the electronic locking rod 102.

[0078] Specifically, the area of ​​the end face of the charging gun 301 that inserts into the charging port 101 is larger than the area of ​​the charging port 101, so that the end face of the charging port 101 can completely cover the charging port 101 and the electronic locking lever 102. A gun body locking groove 311 is provided on the end face of the charging gun 301 used for inserting into the charging port 101 at a position corresponding to the electronic locking lever 102. The locking pin 121 of the electronic locking lever 102 extends into the gun body locking groove 311 and rotates by a set angle (preferably 90°), so that the locking pin 121 and the gun body locking groove 311 are misaligned (e.g., ...). Figure 3 As shown, this locks the charging gun 301, preventing it from opening under external force.

[0079] like Figure 3 As shown, the maximum length of the gun body locking groove 311 is greater than or equal to the length of the locking pin 121, so that the locking pin 121 can pass through the gun body locking groove 311; and the minimum width of the gun body locking groove 311 is less than the length of the locking pin 121, so that the locking pin 121 can be locked in the gun body locking groove 311 after rotating at a set angle.

[0080] like Figure 2 As shown, the charging gun 301 is provided with a locking tongue 313 for locking with the vehicle and a locking tongue switch 312 connected to the locking tongue. The locking tongue switch 312 is used to drive the locking tongue 313 to release the lock from the vehicle body.

[0081] The locking switch 312 is located on one side of the gun body locking groove 311. When the electronic locking rod 102 is inserted into and locked in the gun body locking groove 311, the electronic locking rod 102 abuts against the locking tongue 313 to restrict the movement of the locking tongue 313.

[0082] Specifically, the vehicle body has a slot that engages with the locking tongue 313. When the charging gun 301 is inserted into the charging port 101, the locking tongue 313 engages with the slot to lock the charging gun 301 to the vehicle body. When the electronic locking lever 102 is in the unlocked state, the user can operate the locking tongue switch 312 to drive the locking tongue 313 to disengage from the slot, thereby allowing the charging gun 301 to be pulled out of the vehicle body. When the electronic locking lever 102 is in the locked state, the electronic locking lever 102 abuts against the locking tongue 313, restricting the movement of the locking tongue 313, preventing the user from driving the locking tongue 313 to pull out the charging gun 301 by using the locking tongue switch 312.

[0083] The charging gun 301 in this embodiment is provided with a gun body locking groove 311, which matches the structure of the vehicle charging port. The locking pin 121 is inserted into the gun body locking groove 311 and rotated to lock in place, which is a simple and stable locking method. In addition, the charging gun 301 is provided with a locking tongue 313 and a locking tongue switch 312. When the electronic locking lever 102 is in the locked state, it simultaneously locks the locking tongue 313, realizing double locking of the charging gun.

[0084] Control methods for vehicle charging port structure:

[0085] The technical solution of this application also provides a control method for the vehicle charging port structure in the foregoing embodiments, including...

[0086] With the vehicle charging port cover closed:

[0087] Step S401: In response to the locking command sent by the keyless entry module, control the electronic lock lever to rotate and extend to the locked state;

[0088] Step S402: In response to the unlocking command sent by the keyless entry module, control the electronic lock lever to rotate and extend to the unlocked state;

[0089] With the vehicle charging port cover open:

[0090] Step S403: In response to the charging gun insertion operation or the locking command sent by the keyless entry module, control the electronic lock lever to rotate and extend to the locked state;

[0091] Step S404: In response to the charging completion signal, if the vehicle is in the unlocked state, control the electronic locking lever to rotate and extend to the unlocked state; or

[0092] Step S405: In response to the unlocking command sent by the keyless entry module, control the electronic lock lever to rotate and extend to the unlocked state.

[0093] The vehicle locks and unlocks via lock and unlock commands sent by the keyless entry module (PEPS). When the charging port cover is closed and the vehicle is locked, it cannot be opened; it can only be opened when the vehicle is unlocked. Steps S401 and S402 control the electronic locking lever to switch between locked and unlocked states by receiving lock or unlock commands from the keyless entry module. When a lock command is received, the electronic locking lever rotates and extends to the locked state; when an unlock command is received, the electronic locking lever rotates and extends to the unlocked state.

[0094] When the vehicle's charging port cover is open, the vehicle is in charging mode or ready to charge. In this state, you can directly send locking or unlocking commands through the keyless entry module to control the electronic locking lever. You can also control the electronic locking lever based on the charging status.

[0095] Specifically, when the insertion of the charging gun is detected, the electronic locking lever is controlled to rotate and extend to the locked state to ensure the safety of the vehicle charging process. Specifically, the insertion of the charging gun can be determined by detecting the resistance signal of the charging port. If a stable set resistance value is detected at the charging port, it is determined that the charging gun has been inserted.

[0096] When a charging completion signal is received, the vehicle status is determined. If the vehicle is in the unlocked state, the electronic lock lever is rotated to the unlocked state, allowing the charging gun to be removed. If the vehicle is in the locked state, the electronic lock lever remains in the locked state to prevent anyone other than the vehicle owner from removing the charging gun without authorization and threatening vehicle safety.

[0097] This application embodiment sets up different control methods for the electronic lock lever in two states: the charging port cover is open and the cover is closed. This realizes intelligent control of the electronic lock lever and can ensure vehicle safety in different situations.

[0098] Control system for vehicle charging port structure:

[0099] The technical solution of this application also provides a control system for the vehicle charging port structure as described above, such as... Figure 5 As shown, including

[0100] The keyless entry module 501 is used to send locking and unlocking commands;

[0101] Main control module 502, used for

[0102] With the vehicle charging port cover closed:

[0103] Upon receiving the locking command from the keyless entry module, a locking command is sent to the electronic locking lever;

[0104] Upon receiving the unlocking command from the keyless entry module, an electronic lock lever unlocking command is sent.

[0105] With the vehicle charging port cover open:

[0106] Upon detecting the charging insertion operation and receiving the locking command from the keyless entry module, an electronic locking command is sent.

[0107] If a charging completion signal is detected and the vehicle is in an unlocked state, an electronic lock lever unlocking command will be sent.

[0108] Electronic locking bar control module 503, used for

[0109] Upon receiving the locking command from the electronic locking lever, control the electronic locking lever to rotate and extend to the locked state;

[0110] Upon receiving the unlock command from the electronic lock lever, the electronic lock lever is controlled to rotate and extend to the unlocked state.

[0111] In the existing technology, two control systems are set up for the electronic lock of the charging port cover and the electronic lock of the charging gun. The electronic lock of the charging port cover is controlled by the vehicle controller according to the signal of the keyless entry module, while the electronic lock of the charging gun is directly controlled by the high-voltage charging distribution unit (ODU). This is not conducive to module integration, and requires a lot of wiring harnesses for signal transmission. Furthermore, the unlocking and locking of the charging gun cannot be directly controlled by the keyless entry module, resulting in poor overall integrity and intelligence.

[0112] In this embodiment, the main control module 502 adopts a high-voltage charging and distribution unit (ODU). By integrating a communication module therein, the main control module 502 can achieve wireless communication with the keyless entry module 501 to receive the lock / unlock command sent by the keyless entry module 501. The main control module 502 and the keyless entry module 501 can communicate using the vehicle CAN signal.

[0113] The electronic lock bar control module 503 is communicatively connected to the main control module 502, preferably using a wired communication connection to ensure signal stability. The electronic lock bar control module 503 receives electronic lock bar action commands sent by the main control module 502 to control the electronic lock bar's action.

[0114] This application embodiment realizes a system that can simultaneously unlock / lock the charging port cover 201 and the charging gun 301, achieving modular integration, reducing the number of wiring harnesses in the vehicle, and realizing intelligent control of the electronic locking lever, which can ensure vehicle safety in different situations.

[0115] Storage medium:

[0116] The storage medium in this application embodiment stores computer instructions, which, when executed by the computer, are used to perform the control method for the vehicle charging port structure in any of the foregoing embodiments.

[0117] Electronic devices:

[0118] Figure 6 An electronic device according to this application is shown, comprising:

[0119] At least one processor 601; and,

[0120] A memory 602 is communicatively connected to the at least one processor 601; wherein,

[0121] The memory 602 stores instructions that can be executed by the at least one processor 601, which, when executed by the at least one processor 601, enables the at least one processor 601 to perform all steps of the control method for the vehicle charging port structure in any of the foregoing method embodiments.

[0122] The electronic device is preferably an in-vehicle electronic control unit (ECU), and more specifically a microcontroller unit (MCU) within the in-vehicle electronic control unit.

[0123] Figure 6 Taking a processor 602 as an example:

[0124] The electronic device may also include an input device 603 and an output device 604.

[0125] The processor 601, memory 602, input device 603 and output device 604 can be connected by a bus or other means. The figure shows an example of connection by a bus.

[0126] The memory 602, as a non-volatile computer-readable storage medium, can be used to store non-volatile software programs, non-volatile computer-executable programs, and modules, such as the program instructions / modules corresponding to the control method of the vehicle charging port structure in the embodiments of this application, for example, Figure 4 The method flow is shown. The processor 601 executes various functional applications and data processing by running non-volatile software programs, instructions, and modules stored in the memory 602, thereby realizing the control method of the vehicle charging port structure in the above embodiment.

[0127] The memory 602 may include a program storage area and a data storage area. The program storage area may store the operating system and application programs required for at least one function. The data storage area may store data created based on the use of the control method for the vehicle charging port structure. Furthermore, the memory 602 may include high-speed random access memory and may also include non-volatile memory, such as at least one disk storage device, flash memory device, or other non-volatile solid-state storage device. In some embodiments, the memory 602 may optionally include memory remotely located relative to the processor 601, and these remote memories may be connected via a network to means of performing the control method for the vehicle charging port structure. Examples of such networks include, but are not limited to, the Internet, intranets, local area networks, mobile communication networks, and combinations thereof.

[0128] The input device 603 can receive user clicks and generate signal inputs related to user settings and function control methods for the vehicle charging port structure. The output device 604 may include a display screen or other display device.

[0129] When one or more modules are stored in the memory 602, and are run by one or more processors 601, the control method of the vehicle charging port structure in any of the above method embodiments is executed.

[0130] vehicle:

[0131] The vehicle in this application embodiment includes the vehicle charging port structure in the foregoing embodiment, and further includes the charging port cover and control system in the foregoing embodiment.

[0132] The vehicle in this application embodiment can be any type of vehicle equipped with a rechargeable battery, such as an electric bicycle, an electric car, or a motorcycle.

[0133] The above description is merely the principle and preferred embodiment of this application. It should be noted that for those skilled in the art, implementation methods obtained by appropriately combining the technical solutions disclosed in different embodiments are also included within the technical scope of this invention. Based on the principle of this application, several other modifications can also be made, which should also be considered within the protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. A vehicle charging port structure, characterized by, It includes a charging port for covering the charging port cover or inserting a charging gun, and an electronic locking rod that is rotatably and telescopically mounted on the outer periphery of the charging port, the electronic locking rod extending outward; The extended end of the electronic locking lever is provided with a locking pin perpendicular to the axis of the electronic locking lever; when the charging port is covered with a charging port cover, the locking pin is used to insert into and lock the charging port cover; when the charging gun is inserted into the charging port, the locking pin is used to insert into and lock the charging gun; the side of the charging gun used for insertion into the charging port is provided with a gun body locking groove for inserting the locking pin of the electronic locking lever; the charging gun is provided with a locking tongue for locking with the vehicle and a locking tongue switch connected to the locking tongue; the locking tongue switch is used to drive the locking tongue to release the lock from the vehicle body; the locking tongue switch is located on one side of the locking groove of the gun body; when the electronic locking lever is inserted into and locked in the locking groove of the gun body, the electronic locking lever abuts against the locking tongue to restrict the movement of the locking tongue; The electronic locking lever has a locked state and an unlocked state; In the locked state, the electronic locking rod extends to be inserted into the charging port cover or the charging gun, and the locking pin rotates to a first angle to lock the charging port cover or the charging gun. When in the unlocked state, the locking pin rotates to a second angle to unlock the charging port cover or the charging gun, and the electronic locking rod retracts and separates from the charging port cover or the charging gun.

2. The vehicle charge port structure according to claim 1, characterized by, It also includes a drive device, which is connected to the electronic locking bar and is used to drive the electronic locking bar to rotate and extend.

3. A charging port cover for use on a charging port structure of a vehicle as claimed in claim 1 or 2, characterized in that The charging port cover is detachably mounted on the charging port. When the cover is in the mounted state, the side of the charging port cover facing the charging port is provided with a cover locking groove for inserting the locking pin of the electronic locking rod.

4. The charge port door of claim 3, wherein, The maximum length of the cover locking groove is greater than or equal to the length of the locking post, and the minimum width of the cover locking groove is less than the length of the locking post.

5. A charging gun for use with a vehicle charging port structure as claimed in claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The charging gun has a gun body locking groove on the side for inserting into the charging port, which is used to insert the locking pin of the electronic locking rod. The charging gun is provided with a locking tongue for locking with the vehicle and a locking tongue switch connected to the locking tongue. The locking tongue switch is used to drive the locking tongue to move to release the lock from the vehicle body. The latch switch is located on one side of the gun body locking groove. When the electronic locking rod is inserted into and locked in the gun body locking groove, the electronic locking rod abuts against the latch to restrict the movement of the latch.

6. The charging gun of claim 5, wherein, The maximum length of the gun body locking groove is greater than or equal to the length of the locking post, and the minimum width of the gun body locking groove is less than the length of the locking post.

7. A control method for a vehicle charging port structure as described in claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, include With the vehicle charging port cover closed: In response to the locking command sent by the keyless entry module, the electronic lock lever is controlled to rotate and extend to the locked state; In response to the unlocking command sent by the keyless entry module, the electronic lock lever is controlled to rotate and extend to the unlocked state; With the vehicle charging port cover open: In response to the charging gun insertion operation or the locking command sent by the keyless entry module, the electronic lock lever is controlled to rotate and extend to the locked state; In response to a charging completion signal, if the vehicle is in the unlocked state, the electronic locking lever is controlled to rotate and extend to the unlocked state. or In response to the unlocking command sent by the keyless entry module, the electronic lock lever is controlled to rotate and extend to the unlocked state.

8. A control system for a vehicle charging port structure as described in claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, include The keyless entry module is used to send lock and unlock commands; Main control module, used for With the vehicle charging port cover closed: Upon receiving the locking command from the keyless entry module, a locking command is sent to the electronic locking lever; Upon receiving the unlocking command from the keyless entry module, an electronic lock lever unlocking command is sent. With the vehicle charging port cover open: Upon detecting the charging insertion operation and receiving the locking command from the keyless entry module, an electronic locking command is sent. If a charging completion signal is detected and the vehicle is in an unlocked state, an electronic lock lever unlocking command will be sent. Electronic locking bar control module, used for Upon receiving the locking command from the electronic locking lever, control the electronic locking lever to rotate and extend to the locked state; Upon receiving the unlock command from the electronic lock lever, the electronic lock lever is controlled to rotate and extend to the unlocked state.

9. A storage medium, characterized in that, The storage medium stores computer instructions, which, when executed by the computer, are used to perform the control method for the vehicle charging port structure as described in claim 7.

10. An electronic device, characterized in that, Includes at least one processor; and, A memory communicatively connected to the at least one processor; wherein, The memory stores instructions that can be executed by the at least one processor, which, when executed by the at least one processor, enables the at least one processor to perform the control method for the vehicle charging port structure as described in claim 7.

11. A vehicle, characterized in that, It includes the vehicle charging port structure as described in claim 1 or 2, and / or the charging port cover as described in claim 3 or 4, and / or the control system as described in claim 8.

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