Charging port structure, vehicle, and charging port structure control method

By introducing a sliding cover, transmission components, and a drive device into the charging port structure, the problem of inconvenient manual operation of traditional charging port covers is solved, achieving smooth sliding and efficient operation of the sliding cover.

CN117507876BActive Publication Date: 2026-02-10BYD CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202210918796.3
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2022-07-31
Publication Date
2026-02-10
Estimated Expiration
2042-07-31

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Technical Problem

Traditional charging port covers require manual operation by the user, are prone to interference with other components, and are inconvenient to use.

Method used

A charging port structure is designed, including a base, a sliding cover, a transmission component, and a driving device. The driving device drives the transmission component to slide the sliding cover to cover or open the charging port. The sliding cover and the guide component cooperate to slide along a preset trajectory to avoid interference.

Benefits of technology

It achieves smooth sliding operation, avoids interference with other components, improves user experience and operating efficiency, and simplifies the process of opening and closing the charging port.

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Abstract

The embodiment of the present application provides a charging port structure, a vehicle and a charging port structure control method. The charging port structure comprises a base, wherein a charging port is arranged on the base; and a sliding cover, wherein the sliding cover is slidably arranged on the base to cover or open the charging port. Therefore, the sliding cover on the charging port structure is slidably arranged on the base, so that the first charging port or the second charging port can be covered by operating the sliding cover.
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Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of electric vehicle technology, and more specifically, to a charging port structure, a vehicle, and a charging port structure control method. Background Technology

[0002] With the increasing popularity of intelligent electric vehicles and the growing demand for automobiles, the charging port cover, as an important interface for energy exchange in the vehicle, is facing increasing user demand for automation and intelligence.

[0003] Traditional charging port covers require users to manually open the outer panel and then pull out the fast / slow charging inner cover, or open or close the fast / slow charging inner cover in a flip-top manner, in order to expose the charging port and plug in the charging gun. This makes the inner and outer covers prone to interference with other components and is relatively inconvenient. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this application is to provide a new technical solution for a charging port structure, a vehicle, and a charging port structure control method.

[0005] Firstly, this application provides a charging port structure. The charging port structure includes:

[0006] A base, on which a charging port is provided;

[0007] A sliding cover, which is slidably disposed on the base to cover or open the charging port;

[0008] Optionally, the charging port structure further includes a transmission component and a driving device. The driving device is connected to the transmission component, and the transmission component is connected to the sliding cover. The driving device drives the transmission component to move so as to slide the sliding cover to cover or open the charging port.

[0009] Optionally, the transmission assembly includes a first reel and a connecting assembly. The connecting assembly connects the first reel and the sliding cover. The first reel is mounted on the base and the driving device is connected to the first reel in a transmission manner. The driving device drives the first reel to rotate, and the connecting assembly drives the sliding cover to slide, thereby covering or opening the charging port.

[0010] Optionally, the connecting component is a flexible connecting component.

[0011] Optionally, the flexible connection assembly includes a first flexible connector and a second flexible connector;

[0012] The first end of the first flexible connector is connected to the first reel, and the second end of the first flexible connector is connected to the first end of the sliding cover;

[0013] The first end of the second flexible connector is connected to the first reel, and the second end of the second flexible connector is connected to the second end of the sliding cover;

[0014] The driving device drives the first reel to rotate in a first direction, and the first flexible connector drives the sliding cover to slide so that the charging port is opened.

[0015] The driving device drives the first reel to rotate in the second direction, and the second flexible connector drives the sliding cover to slide so that the charging port is covered.

[0016] Optionally, the base is further provided with a guide component, and the sliding cover cooperates with the guide component so that the sliding cover slides along a preset trajectory under the guidance of the guide component.

[0017] Optionally, the guide assembly includes a guide rail, and the sliding cover is configured to cooperate with the guide rail.

[0018] Optionally, the guide rail has a curved structure, and the sliding cover has a flexible structure to accommodate the guide rail.

[0019] Optionally, the guide assembly further includes a first guide wheel, which is disposed at the bend of the guide rail to cooperate with the guide rail to guide the sliding cover to slide.

[0020] Optionally, the first reel is located at the bend of the guide rail, and is located on both sides of the guide rail, respectively, as is the first guide wheel.

[0021] Optionally, the guide rail is bent toward the side away from the first reel.

[0022] Optionally, the transmission assembly further includes a first direction conversion assembly, wherein the first flexible connector and the second flexible connector cooperate with the first direction conversion assembly to change the movement direction of the first flexible connector and the second flexible connector.

[0023] Optionally, the first direction conversion assembly includes a first direction conversion component and a second direction conversion component, both of which are fixed on the base;

[0024] The first direction conversion component is disposed at the first end of the guide rail on the side away from the first reel, and the second direction conversion component is disposed at the second end of the guide rail on the side away from the first reel;

[0025] The first flexible connector cooperates with the first direction conversion member to change the direction of movement of the first flexible connector;

[0026] The second flexible connector cooperates with the second direction conversion member to change the direction of movement of the second flexible connector.

[0027] Optionally, the base is further provided with a first vertical wall and a second vertical wall disposed opposite to each other, and the sliding cover is disposed between the first vertical wall and the second vertical wall;

[0028] The first reel, the first direction conversion component, and the second direction conversion component are all disposed on the first vertical wall, and the rotation axes of the first reel, the first direction conversion component, and the second direction conversion component are all perpendicular to the second vertical wall.

[0029] Optionally, the guide rail includes a first guide rail and a second guide rail, the first guide rail is disposed on the first vertical wall, the second guide rail is disposed on the second vertical wall, and the sliding cover cooperates with the first guide rail and the second guide rail to slide along a preset trajectory.

[0030] Optionally, the transmission assembly further includes:

[0031] The second reel is mounted on the second vertical wall and is connected to the first reel via a connecting shaft.

[0032] The third direction conversion component and the fourth direction conversion component are both disposed on the second vertical wall. The first direction conversion component is disposed on the side of the first guide rail away from the first reel, the second direction conversion component is disposed on the side of the second guide rail away from the first reel, the third direction conversion component is disposed on the side of the first guide rail away from the second reel, and the fourth direction conversion component is disposed on the side of the second guide rail away from the second reel.

[0033] The third flexible connector has a first end connected to the second roller, a second end connected to the first end of the sliding cover, and the third flexible connector cooperates with the third direction conversion component to change the movement direction of the third flexible connector.

[0034] The fourth flexible connector has a first end connected to the second roller and a second end connected to the second end of the sliding cover. The fourth flexible connector cooperates with the fourth direction conversion member to change the movement direction of the fourth flexible connector.

[0035] Optionally, the transmission assembly further includes a second guide wheel, wherein the first guide wheel and the second guide wheel are disposed opposite to each other, the first guide wheel is rotatably connected to the first vertical wall, and the second guide wheel is rotatably connected to the second vertical wall.

[0036] Optionally, the sliding cover includes a first sliding cover and a second sliding cover, wherein the first sliding cover and the second sliding cover are disposed opposite to each other;

[0037] The charging port includes a first charging port and a second charging port, and the first charging port and the second charging port are arranged at intervals relative to each other along the length direction of the base.

[0038] The transmission assembly includes a first transmission assembly and a second transmission assembly, and the driving device includes a first driving device and a second driving device. The first driving device drives the first transmission assembly to move so as to slide the first sliding cover to cover or open the first charging port; the second driving device drives the second transmission assembly to move so as to slide the second sliding cover to cover or open the second charging port.

[0039] Optionally, the direction conversion element of the first transmission assembly and the direction conversion element of the second transmission assembly are coaxial and rotatably configured separately.

[0040] Optionally, the charging port structure further includes a cover plate, which covers the base and the cover plate and the base enclose a receiving space, and at least a portion of the sliding cover is embedded in the receiving space;

[0041] The cover plate has a first through hole to expose the charging port.

[0042] Optionally, the charging port structure further includes a charging port cover plate, which is sealed to the cover plate, and the charging port cover plate is provided with a second through hole, wherein the second through hole is corresponding to the first through hole.

[0043] Optionally, the charging port structure further includes a charging port cover outer plate, which is rotatably connected to the charging port cover base plate to open / close the second through hole.

[0044] Secondly, a vehicle is provided. The vehicle includes a charging port structure as described in the first aspect.

[0045] Thirdly, a charging port structure control method is provided. The control method is applied to the charging port structure described in the first aspect, and includes: acquiring the charging gun type, and controlling a driving device to drive a transmission component to move according to the charging gun type, so that the sliding cover moves to expose a charging socket compatible with the charging gun type.

[0046] According to an embodiment of this application, the charging port structure includes a base, a sliding cover, a transmission assembly, and a driving device. The driving device drives the transmission assembly to move, and the transmission assembly in turn drives the sliding cover to slide on the base to cover or open the charging port disposed on the base. Therefore, the sliding cover of the charging port structure of this application is slidably disposed on the base, which facilitates the operation of the sliding cover to cover the first charging port or the second charging port.

[0047] Other features and advantages of this specification will become clear from the following detailed description of exemplary embodiments with reference to the accompanying drawings. Attached Figure Description

[0048] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and form part of this specification, illustrate embodiments of this specification and, together with their description, serve to explain the principles of this specification.

[0049] Figure 1 The diagram shown is a schematic diagram of the structure in an embodiment of this application where the first charging port is covered.

[0050] Figure 2 The diagram shown is a schematic diagram of the structure in an embodiment of this application where the second charging port is covered.

[0051] Figure 3 The diagram shown is a structural schematic of the charging port structure according to an embodiment of this application.

[0052] Figure 4 The diagram shown is a partial structural illustration of the charging port structure according to an embodiment of this application. Figure 1 .

[0053] Figure 5 The diagram shown is a partial structural illustration of the charging port structure according to an embodiment of this application. Figure 2 .

[0054] Figure 6 The diagram shown is a partial structural illustration of the charging port structure according to an embodiment of this application. Figure 3 .

[0055] Figure 7 The diagram shown is a schematic representation of the charging port structure in an embodiment of this application. Figure 4 .

[0056] Figure 8 As shown Figure 7 A cross-sectional view of BB.

[0057] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0058] 1. Base; 11. Base plate; 121. First vertical wall; 122. Second vertical wall; 13. First charging port; 14. First charging socket; 15. Second charging port; 16. Second charging socket; 17. Cover plate; 18. First guide wheel; 19. Guide rail; 191. First guide rail; 192. Second guide rail;

[0059] 2. Sliding cover; 21. First sliding cover; 22. Second sliding cover;

[0060] 30. First winding reel; 31. First flexible connector; 32. Second flexible connector; 33. First direction conversion component; 34. Second direction conversion component; 35. Second winding reel; 36. Third flexible connector; 37. Fourth flexible connector; 38. Third direction conversion component; 39. Fourth direction conversion component; 301. First connecting shaft;

[0061] 4. Drive unit; 41. First drive unit; 42. Second drive unit;

[0062] 5. Charging port cover base plate; 6. Charging port cover outer plate. Detailed Implementation

[0063] Various exemplary embodiments of the present application will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be noted that, unless otherwise specifically stated, the relative arrangement, numerical expressions, and values ​​of the components and steps set forth in these embodiments do not limit the scope of the present application.

[0064] The following description of at least one exemplary embodiment is merely illustrative and is in no way intended to limit the scope of this application and its application or use.

[0065] Technologies and equipment known to those skilled in the art may not be discussed in detail, but where appropriate, such technologies and equipment should be considered part of the specification.

[0066] In all the examples shown and discussed herein, any specific values ​​should be interpreted as merely exemplary and not as limitations. Therefore, other examples of exemplary embodiments may have different values.

[0067] It should be noted that similar labels and letters in the following figures indicate similar items; therefore, once an item is defined in one figure, it does not need to be discussed further in subsequent figures.

[0068] The first aspect of this application provides a charging port structure. For example, the charging port structure is applied to an electric vehicle or a hybrid vehicle.

[0069] The following is in conjunction with the appendix Figures 1 to 8 The charging port structure provided in the embodiments of this application will be described in detail.

[0070] This application provides a charging port structure, referring to... Figures 1-8 As shown, the charging port structure includes: a base 1, on which a charging port is provided.

[0071] A sliding cover 2 is slidably disposed on the base 1 to cover or open the charging port.

[0072] In other words, the charging port structure mainly consists of a base 1 and a sliding cover 2. The base 1 serves to support and bear the load for other components.

[0073] In this embodiment, the base 1 is provided with a charging port. For example, the base 1 can be provided with one charging port, which can be a fast charging port or a slow charging port; or the base 1 can be provided with two charging ports, one of which is a slow charging port and the other is a fast charging port. Alternatively, the base 1 can be provided with multiple charging ports, such as redundant slow charging or fast charging ports.

[0074] In this embodiment, the sliding cover 2 is slidably disposed on the base, wherein the number of sliding covers 2 corresponds one-to-one with the number of charging ports. For example, refer to... Figures 1-5 As shown, corresponding to the number of charging ports, the sliding cover 2 includes a first sliding cover 21 and a second sliding cover 22. The first sliding cover 21 can be used to cover or open the corresponding first charging port, and the second sliding cover 22 can be used to cover or open the corresponding second charging port. The sliding cover 2 is the inner cover of the charging port structure, used to cover or open the charging port.

[0075] Compared to existing technologies where the cover opens or covers the charging port via a flip-up or plug-in method, the sliding cover 2 in this embodiment covers or opens the corresponding charging port by sliding on the base 1. The sliding motion is smoother and easier for users to operate. Furthermore, when covering or opening the corresponding charging port by sliding, the sliding cover 2 avoids interference with other components of the charging port structure during the sliding process.

[0076] In one embodiment, refer to Figures 1-8 As shown, the charging port structure also includes a transmission component and a driving device 4. The driving device 4 is connected to the transmission component, and the transmission component is connected to the sliding cover 2. The driving device 4 drives the transmission component to move so as to slide the sliding cover 2 to cover or open the charging port.

[0077] In this embodiment, the charging port structure further includes a transmission component and a drive device 4. The sliding cover 2 is driven by the cooperation of the drive device 4 and the transmission component. The user can directly drive the sliding cover 2 by operating the drive device 44, which facilitates user operation and improves operating efficiency. For example, in order to achieve the covering or uncovering of the corresponding charging port by the sliding cover 2, the number of drive devices 4 and the number of sliding covers 2 can correspond one-to-one.

[0078] Specifically, the drive device 4 directly drives the transmission assembly to move, which in turn drives the sliding cover 2 to cover or open the corresponding charging port. For example, when the charging port structure includes two charging ports, the drive device 4 and the transmission assembly drive different sliding covers 2 to allow each of the two charging ports to be covered or opened individually. For example, the drive device 4 can be a drive motor, and the forward and reverse rotation of the drive motor enables the sliding cover 2 to cover or open the charging port.

[0079] For example, when the drive motor rotates forward, the transmission component drives the sliding cover 2 to move, so that the sliding cover 2 covers the charging port; when the drive motor rotates in reverse, the transmission component drives the sliding cover 2 to move, so that the sliding cover 2 slides to open the charging port.

[0080] The motion state of the drive device 4 affects the motion state of the sliding cover 2, which is related to the connection method between the transmission assembly and the sliding cover 2. The structure of the transmission assembly is described in detail below.

[0081] In one specific embodiment, when there are two charging ports on the base, two sliding covers 2, two driving devices 4 and two transmission components need to be provided accordingly. Regardless of how many transmission components are provided on the charging port structure, the structure of the transmission components can be the same.

[0082] In one embodiment, the transmission assembly includes a first reel 30 and a connecting assembly. The connecting assembly is used to connect the first reel and the sliding cover 2. The first reel 30 is disposed on the base 1 and the driving device 4 is connected to the first reel 30 in a transmission manner. The driving device 4 drives the first reel 30 to rotate, and drives the sliding cover 2 to slide through the connecting assembly to cover or open the charging port.

[0083] In this embodiment, the sliding cover 2 is driven by the first roller 30 and the connecting component, which facilitates user operation.

[0084] In one embodiment, the connection component is a flexible connection component.

[0085] In this embodiment, the connecting component is defined as a flexible connecting component, which facilitates the connection of the flexible connecting component with the first roller 30 and the sliding cover 2 respectively.

[0086] In one embodiment, refer to Figures 1-6 As shown, the flexible connection assembly includes a first flexible connector 31 and a second flexible connector 32. The first reel 30 is disposed on the base 1 and the driving device 4 is connected to the first reel 30 in a transmission manner.

[0087] The first end of the first flexible connector 31 is connected to the first reel 30, and the second end of the first flexible connector 31 is connected to the first end of the sliding cover 2.

[0088] The first end of the second flexible connector 32 is connected to the first reel 30, and the second end of the second flexible connector 32 is connected to the second end of the sliding cover 2;

[0089] The driving device 4 drives the first reel 30 to rotate in the first direction, and the first flexible connector 31 drives the sliding cover 2 to slide so that the charging port is opened.

[0090] The driving device 4 drives the first reel 30 to rotate in the second direction, and the second flexible connector 32 drives the sliding cover 2 to slide so that the charging port is covered.

[0091] In this embodiment, the transmission assembly includes a first reel 30, a first flexible connector 31, and a second flexible connector 32.

[0092] Specifically, the first winding wheel 30 can be fixed to the base 1, and the drive device 4 is connected to the first winding wheel 30 for transmission. The drive device 4 can drive the first winding wheel 30 to rotate, for example, the drive device 4 can drive the first winding wheel 30 to rotate forward and backward. For example, the drive device 4 is provided with a gear, and the rotation of the gear can be transmitted to the first winding wheel 30 through a chain. The ways in which the drive device 4 drives the first winding wheel 30 to rotate include, but are not limited to, the above-described methods.

[0093] Reference Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the first end of the first flexible connector 31 is connected to the first reel 30, and the second end of the first flexible connector 31 is connected to the first end of the sliding cover 2.

[0094] Reference Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the first end of the second flexible connector 32 is connected to the first reel 30, and the second end of the second flexible connector 32 is connected to the second end of the sliding cover 2.

[0095] In the sliding direction of the sliding cover 2, the first end and the second end of the sliding cover 2 are set opposite to each other.

[0096] In this embodiment, as the first reel 30 rotates in the first direction, the first flexible connector 31 causes the sliding cover 2 to slide, thereby opening the charging port. Specifically, as the first reel 30 rotates counterclockwise, the length of the first flexible connector 31 wound around the first reel 30 gradually increases, while the length of the first flexible connector 31 not wound around the first reel 30 gradually decreases. The second end of the first flexible connector 31 can pull the sliding cover 2 away from the charging port, thus switching the charging port from a covered state to an open state.

[0097] Furthermore, the second end of the first flexible connector 31 is connected to the first end of the sliding cover 2. Therefore, the first flexible connector 31 will pull the first end of the sliding cover 2 to slide away from the charging port, thereby causing the entire sliding cover 2 to slide away from the charging port. Since the second end of the second flexible connector 32 is connected to the second end of the sliding cover 2, the sliding cover 2 will also drive the second flexible connector 32 to move, causing the length of the second flexible connector 32 coiled on the first reel 30 to gradually decrease, while the length of the second flexible connector 32 not coiled on the first reel gradually increases, thereby causing the sliding cover 2 to switch from the state of covering the charging port to the state of the sliding cover 2 not covering the charging port, that is, causing the charging port to switch from the covered state to the open state.

[0098] In this embodiment, the driving device 4 drives the first reel 30 to rotate in the second direction, and the second flexible connector 32 drives the sliding cover 2 to slide so that the charging port is covered.

[0099] Specifically, as the first reel 30 rotates clockwise, the length of the second flexible connector 32 coiled on the first reel 30 gradually increases, while the length of the second flexible connector 32 not coiled on the first reel 30 gradually decreases. The second end of the second flexible connector 32 can pull the sliding cover 2 to move away from the charging port, so that the charging port switches from a covered state to an open state.

[0100] Furthermore, the second end of the second flexible connector 32 is connected to the second end of the sliding cover 2. Therefore, the second flexible connector 32 will pull the second end of the sliding cover 2 to slide closer to the charging port, thereby causing the entire sliding cover 2 to slide closer to the charging port. Since the second end of the first flexible connector 31 is connected to the first end of the sliding cover 2, the sliding cover 2 will also drive the first flexible connector 31 to move, causing the length of the first flexible connector 31 coiled on the first reel 30 to gradually decrease, while the length of the first flexible connector 31 not coiled on the first reel gradually increases, thereby causing the sliding cover 2 to switch from the open charging port state to the sliding cover 2 covering the charging port, that is, causing the charging port to switch from the open state to the covered state.

[0101] Therefore, by rotating the first reel 30 in both directions, one of the first flexible connector 31 and the second flexible connector 32 is wound around the first reel 30 and the other is unwound from the first reel 30, so that the sliding cover 2 can move in the direction of covering the charging port to cover the charging port; or so that the sliding cover 2 can move in the direction away from covering the charging port to open the charging port.

[0102] The charging port structure provided in this embodiment is simple to open or close, easy to operate, and avoids the skipping or abnormal noise that easily occurs during the movement of gears and racks in the prior art.

[0103] In an optional embodiment, the first flexible connector 31 and the second flexible connector 32 can be an integral structural component, or the first flexible connector 31 and the second flexible connector 32 can be two independent connectors.

[0104] When the first flexible connector 31 and the second flexible connector 32 are integral structural components, the first end of the first flexible connector 31 and the first end of the second flexible connector 32 are integrally formed. For example, both the first flexible connector 31 and the second flexible connector 32 are cable structures, wherein the first flexible connector 31 and the second flexible connector 32 can be a single cable, and the sliding cover 2 is driven by a single cable.

[0105] Whether the first flexible connector 31 and the second flexible connector 32 are integrated structural components or two independent connectors, they can be used in conjunction with the drive device 4 and the first roller 30 to drive the sliding cover 2, thereby achieving the purpose of covering or opening the charging port through the movement of the sliding cover 2.

[0106] In one embodiment, refer to Figure 6 As shown, the base 1 is also provided with a guide component, and the sliding cover 2 cooperates with the guide component so that the sliding cover 2 slides along a preset trajectory under the guidance of the guide component.

[0107] In this embodiment, a guide component is also provided on the base 1. The guide component is used to guide the sliding cover 2 to slide, so as to avoid the sliding cover 2 from moving along a predetermined trajectory during the sliding process. When the sliding cover 2 deviates from the predetermined trajectory during the sliding process, it will not achieve the purpose of covering or opening the charging port.

[0108] In one embodiment, refer to Figure 4 , Figure 6 and Figure 8 As shown, the guide assembly includes a guide rail 19, and the sliding cover 2 is configured to cooperate with the guide rail 19.

[0109] In this embodiment, the guiding component includes a guide rail 19, and the sliding cover 2 cooperates with the guide rail 19. The guide rail 19 guides the sliding of the sliding cover 2, that is, the guide rail 19 limits the movement of the sliding cover 2 and prevents the sliding cover 2 from deviating from the guide rail during the sliding process. For example, the sliding cover 2 is set on the guide rail, and the structure of the sliding cover 2 matches the structure of the guide rail to facilitate the sliding of the sliding cover 2 on the guide rail.

[0110] In one specific embodiment, the base includes a first vertical wall 121, a second vertical wall 122, and a base plate 11, wherein the first vertical wall 121 and the second vertical wall 122 are arranged opposite to each other along the width direction of the base, and the first vertical wall 121, the base plate 11, and the second vertical wall 122 constitute a guide rail.

[0111] For example, base plate 11 includes a first base plate, a second base plate, and a third base plate, which are integrally formed. The second and third base plates are inclined downward relative to the first base plate, while the first base plate is horizontal. The structures of the first vertical wall 121 and the second vertical wall 122 match the structure of base plate 11. During the sliding process of the sliding cover 2, the sliding cover 2 can move away from the charging port along the guide rail by means of the ramp structure formed by the second and first base plates and the guide rail formed by the first or second vertical wall, or by means of the ramp structure formed by the third base plate and the first base plate and the guide rail formed by the first or second vertical wall, so that the charging port is opened.

[0112] In one embodiment, refer to Figure 6 As shown, the guide rail has a curved structure, and the sliding cover 2 has a flexible structure to cooperate with the guide rail.

[0113] In this embodiment, the guide rail is defined as a curved structure, and the slide cover 2 is a flexible structure, so that the slide cover 2 can better match the guide rail. For example, the slide cover 2 is made of a flexible material (such as polyimide (PI) film). When the slide cover 2 moves to the curved part of the guide rail, the slide cover 2 can automatically match the shape of the guide rail, so that the slide cover 2 slides more smoothly.

[0114] In one specific embodiment, the guide rail 19 is bent in a direction away from the first reel 30, and the sliding cover 2 slides on the guide rail 19, enabling it to cover or open the charging port. Furthermore, when the guide rail is bent in a direction away from the first reel, it is easier to move the sliding cover 2 via the first and second flexible connectors. That is, the guide rail is bent towards the charging socket side, or, when installed in a vehicle, towards the interior of the vehicle cabin.

[0115] In one embodiment, refer to Figure 6 As shown, the guide assembly also includes a first guide wheel 18, which is disposed at the bend of the guide rail to cooperate with the guide rail to guide the sliding cover 2 to slide.

[0116] In this embodiment, the guiding component is further defined, and the guiding component also includes a first guide wheel 18, which guides the sliding cover 2 through the cooperation of the first guide wheel 18 and the guide rail.

[0117] Specifically, the first guide wheel 18 is disposed at the bend of the guide rail, wherein the shape of the first guide wheel 18 matches the shape of the bend of the guide rail.

[0118] The sliding cover 2 is positioned between the guide rail and the first guide wheel 18. When the sliding cover 2 slides to the bend of the guide rail, one surface of the sliding cover 2 fits against the surface of the guide rail, making the sliding cover 2 move more smoothly.

[0119] In one embodiment, refer to Figure 6 As shown, the first reel 30 is located at the bend of the guide rail, and is located on both sides of the guide rail, respectively, along with the first guide wheel 18.

[0120] In this embodiment, the positions of the first winding wheel 30 and the first guide wheel 18 are defined, wherein the first winding wheel 30 and the first guide wheel 18 are located on both sides of the guide rail, with the first winding wheel 30 located on the upper side of the guide rail and the first guide wheel 18 located on the lower side of the guide rail, thereby avoiding interference caused by the rotation of the first winding wheel 30 and the first guide wheel 18.

[0121] In one embodiment, refer to Figures 1-5 As shown, the transmission assembly further includes a first direction conversion assembly, wherein the first flexible connector 31 and the second flexible connector 32 cooperate with the first direction conversion assembly to change the movement direction of the first flexible connector 31 and the second flexible connector 32.

[0122] In this embodiment, the transmission component is further defined, and the transmission component also includes a first direction conversion component. Therefore, in this embodiment, the transmission component includes a first reel 30, a first flexible connector 31, a second flexible connector 32, and a first direction conversion component.

[0123] Specifically, the first flexible connector 31 cooperates with the first direction conversion component. The first direction conversion component changes the direction of movement of the first flexible connector 31, so that with the cooperation of the first roller 30 and the first direction conversion component, the first flexible connector 31 can be driven to move, thereby driving the sliding cover 2 to slide, that is, driving the sliding cover 2 to slide in the direction of being opened.

[0124] The second flexible connector 32 works in conjunction with the first direction conversion component. The first direction conversion component changes the direction of movement of the second flexible connector 32, so that with the cooperation of the first roller 30 and the first direction conversion component, the second flexible connector 32 can be driven to move, thereby driving the sliding cover 2 to slide, that is, driving the sliding cover 2 to slide in the covered direction.

[0125] In one embodiment, refer to Figures 1-5 As shown, the first direction conversion assembly includes a first direction conversion component 33 and a second direction conversion component 34, both of which are fixed on the base 1.

[0126] The first direction conversion member 33 is disposed at the first end of the guide rail on the side away from the first reel 30, and the second direction conversion member 34 is disposed at the second end of the guide rail on the side away from the first reel 30.

[0127] The first flexible connector 31 cooperates with the first direction conversion member 33 to change the movement direction of the first flexible connector 31.

[0128] The second flexible connector 32 cooperates with the second direction conversion member 34 to change the movement direction of the second flexible connector 32.

[0129] In this embodiment, the first direction conversion assembly includes a first direction conversion component 33 and a second direction conversion component 34. The first direction conversion component 33 is disposed at the first end of the guide rail, and the second direction conversion component 34 is disposed at the second end of the guide rail. Since the first winding wheel 30 is disposed at the bend of the guide rail, the first direction conversion component 33 and the second direction conversion component 34 are located on both sides of the first winding wheel 30 in the length direction of the base 1.

[0130] This embodiment limits the positions of the first direction conversion member 33 and the second direction conversion member 34 to facilitate the connection of the first flexible connector 31 to the first end of the slide cover 2 and the connection of the second flexible connector 32 to the second end of the slide cover 2.

[0131] Specifically, the first end of the first flexible connector 31 is connected to the first roller 30, and the second end of the first flexible connector 32 bypasses the first direction conversion member 33 and is connected to the first end of the sliding cover 2. The first direction conversion member 33 changes the movement direction of the second end of the first flexible connector 31, so that during the counterclockwise rotation of the first roller 30, the first flexible connector 31 can drive the sliding cover 2 to slide in the opening direction.

[0132] The first end of the second flexible connector 32 is connected to the first roller 30, and the second end of the second flexible connector 32 passes around the second direction conversion member 34 and is connected to the second end of the sliding cover 2. The second direction conversion member 34 changes the movement direction of the second end of the second flexible connector 32, so that during the clockwise rotation of the first roller 30, the second flexible connector 32 can drive the sliding cover 2 to slide in the covered direction.

[0133] In one embodiment, refer to Figure 5 As shown, the base is also provided with a first vertical wall 121 and a second vertical wall 122 that are arranged opposite to each other, and the sliding cover 2 is disposed between the first vertical wall 121 and the second vertical wall 122;

[0134] The first reel 30, the first direction conversion component 33, and the second direction conversion component 34 are all disposed on the first vertical wall 121, and the rotation axes of the first reel 30, the first direction conversion component 33, and the second direction conversion component 34 are all perpendicular to the second vertical wall 122.

[0135] In this embodiment, the base 1 includes a first vertical wall 121 and a second vertical wall 122, which are arranged opposite to each other across the width of the base 1. A sliding cover 2 is disposed between the first vertical wall 121 and the second vertical wall 122. In the width direction of the base 1, the sliding cover 2 has a first side end and a second side end arranged opposite to each other, wherein the first side end contacts the first vertical wall 121, and the second side end contacts the second vertical wall 122.

[0136] In this embodiment, the first reel 30, the first direction conversion member 33, and the second direction conversion member 34 are all disposed on the first vertical wall 121. The rotation axes of the first reel 30, the first direction conversion member 33, and the second direction conversion member 34 are all perpendicular to the second vertical wall 122, so as to facilitate the connection of the first flexible connector 31 to the first reel 30 and to facilitate the connection of the first flexible connector 31 to the first end of the sliding cover 2 by bypassing the first direction conversion member 33; at the same time, it facilitates the connection of the second flexible connector 32 to the first reel 30 and to facilitate the connection of the second flexible connector 32 to the second end of the sliding cover 2 by bypassing the second direction conversion member 34.

[0137] In addition, the rotation axes of the first reel 30, the first direction conversion component 33 and the second direction conversion component 34 are all perpendicular to the second vertical wall 122, and the first reel 30, the first direction conversion component 33 and the second direction conversion component 34 are all facing the second vertical wall 122.

[0138] In one embodiment, refer to Figure 4As shown, the guide rail includes a first guide rail 191 and a second guide rail 192. The first guide rail 191 is disposed on the first vertical wall, and the second guide rail 192 is disposed on the second vertical wall. The sliding cover 2 cooperates with the first guide rail 191 and the second guide rail 192 to slide along a preset trajectory.

[0139] In this embodiment, the guide rail includes a first guide rail 191 and a second guide rail 192, which are arranged opposite to each other in the width direction of the base. The sliding cover 2 slides along a preset trajectory by cooperating with the first guide rail 191 and the second guide rail 192.

[0140] In this embodiment, the movement of the sliding cover 2 is limited by two guide rails, which improves the stability of the sliding cover 2 during the sliding process.

[0141] In this embodiment, the positions of the first guide rail 191 and the second guide rail 192 are defined. The first guide rail 191 is disposed on the first vertical wall, and the second guide rail 192 is disposed on the second vertical wall. A portion of the sliding cover 2 is located below the first guide rail 191 and the second guide rail 192, and a portion of the sliding cover 2 is located between the first guide rail 191 and the second guide rail 192, and a portion of the sliding cover 2 is located between the second guide rail 192 and the second guide rail 192, so that the combination of the guide rails and the guide wheels can guide the sliding cover 2.

[0142] In one embodiment, refer to Figures 4-5 As shown, the transmission assembly further includes:

[0143] The second reel 35 is disposed on the second vertical wall 122, and the second reel 35 is connected to the first reel 30 via a connecting shaft 301.

[0144] The third direction conversion component 38 and the fourth direction conversion component 39 are both disposed on the second vertical wall 122. The first direction conversion component 33 is disposed on the side of the first guide rail 191 away from the first reel. The second direction conversion component 34 is disposed on the side of the second guide rail 191 away from the first reel. The third direction conversion component 38 is disposed on the side of the first guide rail 192 away from the second reel. The fourth direction conversion component 39 is disposed on the side of the second guide rail 192 away from the second reel.

[0145] The third flexible connector 36 has a first end connected to the second reel 35 and a second end connected to the first end of the sliding cover 2. The third flexible connector 36 cooperates with the third direction conversion member 38 to change the movement direction of the third flexible connector 36.

[0146] The fourth flexible connector 37 has its first end connected to the second reel 35 and its second end connected to the second end of the sliding cover 2. The fourth flexible connector 37 cooperates with the fourth direction conversion member 38 to change the movement direction of the fourth flexible connector 37.

[0147] In this embodiment, the transmission assembly further includes a second reel 35. The first reel 30 is disposed on the first vertical wall 121, and the second reel 35 is disposed on the second vertical wall 122. The first reel 30 and the second reel 35 are connected by a connecting shaft 301. When the first reel 30 rotates, it can transmit force to the second reel 35 through the connecting shaft 301, thereby causing the second reel 35 to rotate. For example, the drive device 4 drives the first reel 35 to rotate, and then the first reel 35 drives the second reel 35 to rotate through the connecting shaft 301.

[0148] In this embodiment, the third-direction converter 38 and the fourth-direction converter 39 are located at different ends of the second guide rail 192. (Refer to...) Figure 4 As shown, the third-direction converter 38 is located at the first end of the second guide rail 192 and on the side away from the second reel, while the fourth-direction converter 39 is located at the second end of the second guide rail 192 and on one side of the second reel. Furthermore, since the second reel 35 is located at the bend of the second guide rail 192, the third-direction converter 38 and the fourth-direction converter 39 are located on different sides of the second reel along the length of the base 1. (Refer to...) Figure 4 As shown, arrow a indicates the length direction of base 1, and arrow b indicates the width direction of base 1.

[0149] Since the third direction conversion member 38 is located on the side of the first end of the second guide rail 192 away from the second winding wheel, the fourth direction conversion member 39 is located on the side of the second end of the second guide rail 192 away from the second winding wheel, and the first end of the third flexible connector 36 is connected to the second winding wheel 35, the second end of the third flexible connector 36 is connected to the first end of the sliding cover 2 bypassing the third direction conversion member 38, and the first end of the fourth flexible connector 37 is connected to the second winding wheel 35, and the second end of the fourth flexible connector 37 is connected to the second end of the sliding cover 2 bypassing the fourth direction conversion member; therefore, during the rotation of the first winding wheel 30 driving the rotation of the second winding wheel 35, if the length of the third flexible connector 36 coiled around the second winding wheel 35 gradually increases, the length of the fourth flexible connector 37 coiled around the second winding wheel will gradually decrease; or if the length of the third flexible connector 36 coiled around the second winding wheel 35 gradually decreases, the length of the fourth flexible connector 37 coiled around the second winding wheel will gradually increase. Therefore, in this embodiment, the motion state of the third flexible connector 36 is consistent with the motion state of the first flexible connector 31, and the motion state of the second flexible connector 32 is consistent with the motion state of the fourth flexible connector 37.

[0150] In this embodiment, in the width direction of the base 1, the first flexible connector 31 and the third flexible connector 36 are located on both sides of the first sliding cover 21. The state in which the first flexible connector 31 and the third flexible connector 36 are coiled on the reel is the same as the state in which the first flexible connector 31 and the third flexible connector 36 are unwound from the reel.

[0151] During the clockwise rotation of the first winding wheel 30, the first winding wheel 30 drives the first connecting shaft 301 to rotate, which in turn drives the second winding wheel 35 to rotate clockwise.

[0152] Specifically, during the clockwise rotation of the first reel 30 and the clockwise rotation of the second reel 35, the sliding cover 2, driven by the first flexible connector 31 and the third flexible connector 36, switches from the state where the charging port is open to the state where the charging port is covered. This causes the sliding cover 2 to slide away from the first direction conversion member 33 and the third direction conversion member, and towards the second direction conversion member 34 and the fourth direction conversion member 39, thus switching the charging port from the open state to the covered state.

[0153] During the counterclockwise rotation of the first winding wheel 30, the first winding wheel 30 drives the first connecting shaft 301 to rotate, which in turn drives the second winding wheel 35 to rotate counterclockwise.

[0154] Specifically, during the counterclockwise rotation of the first reel 30 and the rotation of the second reel 35, the sliding cover 2, driven by the second flexible connector 32 and the fourth flexible connector 37, switches from the state of covering the charging port to the state of the charging port being open. That is, the sliding cover 2 slides towards the first direction conversion member 33 and the third direction conversion member 38, and slides away from the second direction conversion member 34 and the fourth direction conversion member 39, thus switching the charging port from the covered state to the open state.

[0155] Therefore, in this embodiment, the first flexible connector 31 and the third flexible connector 36 located on both sides of the sliding cover 2 enable the sliding cover 2 to be moved away from the charging port, thereby opening the charging port and improving the stability of the sliding cover 2 during the sliding process. Furthermore, the second flexible connector 32 and the fourth flexible connector 37 located on both sides of the sliding cover 2 enable the sliding cover 2 to cover the charging port, further improving the stability of the sliding cover 2 during the sliding process.

[0156] In one embodiment, the guiding assembly further includes a second guide wheel, with the first guide wheel 18 disposed opposite to the second guide wheel, the first guide wheel 18 being rotatably connected to the first vertical wall 121, and the second guide wheel being rotatably connected to the second vertical wall 122.

[0157] In this embodiment, the sliding cover 2 is made to slide more smoothly by setting the first guide wheel 18 and the second guide wheel.

[0158] In one embodiment, the sliding cover 2 includes a first sliding cover 21 and a second sliding cover 22, wherein the first sliding cover 21 and the second sliding cover 22 are disposed opposite to each other.

[0159] The charging port includes a first charging port 13 and a second charging port 15, and the first charging port 13 and the second charging port 15 are arranged at intervals relative to each other in the length direction of the base 1.

[0160] The transmission assembly includes a first transmission assembly and a second transmission assembly, and the driving device 4 includes a first driving device 41 and a second driving device 42. The first driving device 41 drives the first transmission assembly to move so as to slide the first sliding cover 21 to cover or open the first charging port; the second driving device 42 drives the second transmission assembly to move so as to slide the second sliding cover 22 to cover or open the second charging port.

[0161] In this embodiment, the charging port structure is further refined, wherein the base 1 is provided with a charging port, for example, the charging port includes a first charging port 13 and a second charging port 15. The first charging port 13 and the second charging port 15 are located along the length of the base (e.g., Figure 4The charging ports 13 and 15 are arranged at relative intervals along the direction indicated by arrow a. The first charging port 13 is used to mate with the first charging socket 14, and the second charging port 15 is used to mate with the second charging socket 16. For example, the first charging port 13 is a through-hole structure, and a portion of the structure of the first charging socket 14 is disposed within the first charging port 13. The second charging port 15 is a through-hole structure, and a portion of the structure of the second charging socket 16 is disposed within the second charging port 15. The first charging port 13 and the second charging port 15 are arranged along the sliding direction of the sliding cover 2.

[0162] During use, the external charging gun can be selectively inserted into the first charging port 13 or the second charging port 15 to form a connection with the first charging socket 14 or the second charging socket 16.

[0163] It should be noted that the first charging port 13 can be a fast charging port and the second charging port 15 can be a slow charging port. In this case, the first charging socket 14 is a fast charging socket and the second charging socket 16 is a slow charging socket. Alternatively, the first charging port 13 can be a slow charging port and the second charging port 15 can be a fast charging port. In this case, the first charging socket 14 is a slow charging socket and the second charging socket 16 is a fast charging socket.

[0164] In this embodiment, the first sliding cover 21 and the second sliding cover 22 are arranged opposite to each other in the length direction of the base, so that the first sliding cover 21 can cover or open the first charging port, and the second sliding cover 22 can cover or open the second charging port.

[0165] In this embodiment, the first driving device 41 drives the first transmission component alone, which drives the first sliding cover 21 to slide. The second driving device 42 drives the second transmission component alone, which drives the second sliding cover 22 to slide. The first sliding cover 21 and the second sliding cover 22 slide independently, so that the first charging port and the second charging port can be opened or covered independently, that is, the opening or covering of the first charging port and the second charging port does not affect each other.

[0166] In an optional embodiment, refer to Figure 4 As shown, the first transmission assembly includes a direction conversion component, and the second transmission assembly includes a direction conversion component, which are coaxial and rotatably configured separately.

[0167] In this embodiment, the structure of the second transmission component is the same as that of the first transmission component, and both are the same as the transmission component structures discussed above. Therefore, the structures of the first and second transmission components will not be discussed again here.

[0168] The second direction conversion component 34 in the first transmission assembly and the second direction conversion component 34 in the second transmission assembly are coaxially arranged, and both are rotatable independently. Similarly, the fourth direction conversion component 39 in the first transmission assembly and the fourth direction conversion component 39 in the second transmission assembly are coaxially arranged, and both are rotatable independently. This arrangement of the direction conversion components in the first and second transmission assemblies, without affecting the sliding of the first sliding cover 21 and the second sliding cover 22, can reduce the size of the charging port structure to a certain extent.

[0169] In one embodiment, refer to Figures 1-3 As shown, the charging port structure also includes a cover plate 17, which covers the base 1. The cover plate 17 and the base 1 enclose a receiving space, and at least a portion of the sliding cover 2 is embedded in the receiving space.

[0170] The cover plate 17 has a first through hole to expose the charging port.

[0171] In this embodiment, the charging port structure also includes a cover plate 17, which is disposed on the base 1. The cover plate 17 ensures the integrity of the charging port structure and prevents dust and other impurities from entering the charging port structure. Specifically, the cover plate 17 and the base 1 enclose a receiving space, and at least a portion of the first sliding cover 21 and the second sliding cover 22 are disposed within the receiving space and slide within the receiving space.

[0172] In this embodiment, when the cover plate 17 is placed on the base 1, the first through hole on the cover plate 17 can expose the first charging port 13 and the second charging port 15. The first charging port 13 is opened by the first sliding cover 21, or the second charging port 15 is opened by the second sliding cover 22, so that the external plug gun can be inserted into the first charging port 13 or the second charging port 15.

[0173] In one embodiment, refer to Figures 1-3 As shown, the charging port structure also includes a charging port cover plate 5, which is sealed to the cover plate 17, and the charging port cover plate 5 is provided with a second through hole, wherein the second through hole is provided corresponding to the first through hole.

[0174] In this embodiment, the charging port structure also includes a charging port cover plate 5, wherein the charging port cover plate 5 has a second through hole. The charging port cover plate 5 is installed on the charging port structure. The second through hole on the charging port cover plate 5 can expose the first charging port 13 and the second charging port 15. The first charging port 13 can be opened by the first sliding cover 21, or the second charging port 15 can be opened by the second sliding cover 22, so that an external plug can be inserted into the first charging port 13 or the second charging port 15.

[0175] In this embodiment, the charging port cover plate 5 is sealed to the cover plate 17. For example, the charging port cover plate 8 and the cover plate 7 are sealed together by a sealing component.

[0176] In one embodiment, refer to Figures 1-3 As shown, the charging port structure also includes a charging port cover outer plate 6, which is rotatably connected to the charging port cover base plate 5 to open / close the second through hole.

[0177] In this embodiment, the charging port structure also includes a charging port cover outer plate 6. The charging port cover outer plate 6 and the charging port cover base plate 5 are rotatably connected by a rotating shaft. For example, a motor drives the rotating shaft to rotate the charging port cover outer plate 6, thereby achieving automatic opening and closing of the charging port cover outer plate 6. When the charging port cover outer plate 6 is open and the first charging port 13 is open, the external plug can be inserted into the first charging port 13 and connected to the first charging socket 14. Alternatively, when the charging port cover outer plate 6 is open and the second charging port 15 is open, the external plug can be inserted into the second charging port 15 and connected to the second charging socket 16.

[0178] Secondly, embodiments of this application provide a vehicle. The vehicle includes a charging port structure as described in the first aspect.

[0179] In this embodiment, a vehicle is provided, on which a charging port structure is mounted. For example, the vehicle can be an electric vehicle or a hybrid vehicle.

[0180] In one embodiment, a charging port structure control method is provided. The control method is applied to the charging port structure as described in the first aspect, and the control method includes:

[0181] The type of charging gun is obtained, and the drive device 4 is controlled to drive the transmission component to move according to the type of charging gun, so that the sliding cover 2 moves to expose a charging socket that is compatible with the type of charging gun.

[0182] In this embodiment, a charging port structure control method is provided. Depending on the type of charging gun, the driving device 4 is selectively driven to rotate, that is, the first transmission component or the second transmission component is selectively driven to move, thereby driving the first sliding cover 21 to slide to open the first charging port or driving the second sliding cover 22 to slide to open the second charging port.

[0183] The above embodiments mainly describe the differences between the various embodiments. As long as the different optimization features between the various embodiments are not contradictory, they can be combined to form a better embodiment. For the sake of brevity, they will not be elaborated here.

[0184] While specific embodiments of the invention have been described in detail by way of examples, those skilled in the art should understand that the above examples are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention. Those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can be made to the above embodiments without departing from the scope and spirit of the invention. The scope of the invention is defined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A charging port structure, characterized in that, include: The base (1) has a charging port. The base (1) includes a first vertical wall (121), a second vertical wall (122), and a base plate (11). The base plate (11) includes a first base plate, a second base plate, and a third base plate. The first base plate is horizontally arranged, and the second base plate and the third base plate are arranged opposite each other along the length direction of the first base plate. The second base plate and the third base plate are inclined downward relative to the first base plate. The first vertical wall (121) and the second vertical wall (122) are arranged opposite each other along the width direction of the base (1). The structure of the first vertical wall (121) and the second vertical wall (122) matches the structure of the base plate (11). A sliding cover (2) is slidably disposed on the base (1) to cover or open the charging port. The sliding cover (2) includes a first sliding cover (21) and a second sliding cover (22), which are disposed opposite to each other. The charging port includes a first charging port (13) and a second charging port (15). The first charging port (13) and the second charging port (15) are arranged at intervals relative to each other in the length direction of the base (1). The base is also provided with a guide component, and the sliding cover (2) cooperates with the guide component so that the sliding cover (2) slides along a preset trajectory under the guidance of the guide component; the guide component includes a guide rail (19), and the sliding cover (2) is cooperated with the guide rail (19). The guide rail is a curved structure, and the sliding cover (2) is a flexible structure to cooperate with the guide rail; The charging port structure also includes a driving device (4) and a first reel (30) that is connected to the driving device (4) in a transmission manner. The first reel (30) is disposed on the first vertical wall (121). The charging port structure also includes a first direction conversion component (33) and a second direction conversion component (34). The first direction conversion component (33) and the second direction conversion component (34) are located on different sides of the first reel (30) in the length direction of the base plate (11). The first direction conversion component (33) is located in the area corresponding to the first vertical wall (121) and the second base plate, and the second direction conversion component (34) is located in the area corresponding to the first vertical wall (121) and the first base plate. The charging port structure also includes a flexible connection component, which includes a first flexible connector (31) and a second flexible connector (32). The first end of the first flexible connector (31) is connected to the first reel (30), and the second end of the first flexible connector (31) bypasses the first direction conversion member (33) and is connected to the first end of the sliding cover (2); The first end of the second flexible connector (32) is connected to the first reel (30), and the second end of the second flexible connector (32) bypasses the second direction conversion member (34) and is connected to the second end of the sliding cover (2); The driving device (4) drives the first reel (30) to rotate in the first direction, and the first flexible connector (31) drives the sliding cover (2) to slide so that the charging port is opened; The driving device (4) drives the first reel (30) to rotate in the second direction, and the second flexible connector (32) drives the sliding cover (2) to slide so that the charging port is covered.

2. The charging port structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The guiding assembly also includes a first guide wheel (18), which is disposed at the bend of the guide rail to cooperate with the guide rail to guide the sliding cover (2) to slide.

3. The charging port structure according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first reel (30) is located at the bend of the guide rail, and is located on both sides of the guide rail, respectively, as is the first guide wheel (18).

4. The charging port structure according to claim 3, characterized in that, The guide rail bends toward the side away from the first reel (30).

5. The charging port structure according to claim 4, characterized in that, The first direction conversion member (33) is disposed on the side of the first end of the guide rail away from the first reel (30), and the second direction conversion member (34) is disposed on the side of the second end of the guide rail away from the first reel (30); The first flexible connector (31) cooperates with the first direction conversion member (33) to change the movement direction of the first flexible connector (31); The second flexible connector (32) cooperates with the second direction conversion member (34) to change the movement direction of the second flexible connector (32).

6. The charging port structure according to claim 5, characterized in that, The rotation axes of the first reel (30), the first direction conversion component (33), and the second direction conversion component (34) are all perpendicular to the second vertical wall (122).

7. The charging port structure according to claim 6, characterized in that, The guide rail includes a first guide rail (191) and a second guide rail (192). The first guide rail (191) is disposed on the first vertical wall, and the second guide rail (192) is disposed on the second vertical wall. The sliding cover (2) cooperates with the first guide rail (191) and the second guide rail (192) to slide along a preset trajectory.

8. The charging port structure according to claim 7, characterized in that, The transmission assembly also includes: The second reel (35) is mounted on the second vertical wall (122), and the second reel (35) is connected to the first reel (30) via a connecting shaft (301). The third direction conversion component (38) and the fourth direction conversion component (39) are both disposed on the second vertical wall (122). The first direction conversion component (33) is disposed on the side of the first end of the first guide rail (191) away from the first reel. The second direction conversion component (34) is disposed on the side of the second end of the first guide rail (191) away from the first reel. The third direction conversion component is disposed on the side of the first end of the second guide rail (192) away from the second reel. The fourth direction conversion component is disposed on the side of the second end of the second guide rail (192) away from the second reel. The third flexible connector (36) has a first end connected to the second roller, a second end connected to the first end of the sliding cover (2), and the third flexible connector cooperates with the third direction conversion member to change the movement direction of the third flexible connector. The fourth flexible connector (37) has a first end connected to the second roller and a second end connected to the second end of the sliding cover (2). The fourth flexible connector cooperates with the fourth direction conversion member to change the movement direction of the fourth flexible connector.

9. The charging port structure according to claim 8, characterized in that, The guiding assembly further includes a second guide wheel, the first guide wheel (18) is disposed opposite to the second guide wheel, the first guide wheel (18) is rotatably connected to the first vertical wall (121), and the second guide wheel is rotatably connected to the second vertical wall (122).

10. The charging port structure according to claim 9, characterized in that, The transmission assembly includes a first transmission assembly and a second transmission assembly. The driving device (4) includes a first driving device (41) and a second driving device (42). The first driving device (41) drives the first transmission assembly to move so as to slide the first sliding cover (21) to cover or open the first charging port (13). The second driving device (42) drives the second transmission assembly to move so as to slide the second sliding cover (22) to cover or open the second charging port (15).

11. The charging port structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The charging port structure also includes a cover plate (17), which covers the base (1). The cover plate (17) and the base (1) enclose a receiving space, and at least a portion of the sliding cover (2) is embedded in the receiving space. The cover plate (17) has a first through hole to expose the charging port.

12. The charging port structure according to claim 11, characterized in that, The charging port structure also includes a charging port cover plate (5), which is sealed to the cover plate (17), and the charging port cover plate (5) is provided with a second through hole, wherein the second through hole is provided in correspondence with the first through hole.

13. The charging port structure according to claim 12, characterized in that, The charging port structure also includes a charging port cover outer plate (6), which is rotatably connected to the charging port cover seat plate (5) to open / close the second through hole.

14. A vehicle, characterized in that, The vehicle includes a charging port structure as described in any one of claims 1-13.

15. A method for controlling the structure of a charging port, characterized in that, The control method is a control method based on the charging port structure as described in any one of claims 1-13, and the control method includes: Obtain the charging gun type, and control the drive device (4) to drive the transmission component to move according to the charging gun type, so that the sliding cover (2) moves to expose the charging socket that is compatible with the charging gun type.

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