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

Abstract

Embodiments of the present application provide a charging port structure, a vehicle and a charging port structure control method. The charging port structure comprises a base, the base being provided with a first charging port and a second charging port; a sliding cover, the sliding cover being slidably arranged on the base and being configured to be capable of switching between a first state and a second state, in the first state, the sliding cover covers the first charging port to expose the second charging port, in the second state, the sliding cover covers the second charging port to expose the first charging port.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] Embodiments of the present application relate to the technical field of electric vehicles, and more particularly, to a charging port structure, a vehicle, and a charging port structure control method. BACKGROUND

[0002] With the popularization of the intelligence of electric vehicles and the increasing demand of people for vehicles, as an important interface for energy exchange of the whole vehicle, the demand of users for the automation and intelligence of the charging port cover is increasing.

[0003] The traditional charging port cover needs to be manually opened by the user, and then the fast / slow charging inner cover is pulled out or the fast / slow charging inner cover is opened or closed in the form of a flap, so that the charging port is exposed, and a gun is inserted on the charging port for charging. In this way, the inner and outer covers are prone to interfere with other components. SUMMARY

[0004] The purpose of the present application is to provide a new technical solution for a charging port structure and a vehicle.

[0005] In a first aspect, the present application provides a charging port structure. The charging port structure comprises:

[0006] a base, wherein a first charging port and a second charging port are formed in the base;

[0007] a sliding cover, wherein the sliding cover is slidably arranged on the base and is configured to be capable of switching between a first state and a second state, in the first state, the sliding cover covers the first charging port to expose the second charging port, and in the second state, the sliding cover covers the second charging port to expose the first charging port.

[0008] Optionally, the charging port structure further comprises a driving device and a transmission assembly, the transmission assembly is connected with the sliding cover, and the driving device drives the transmission assembly to move to drive the sliding cover to switch between the first state and the second state.

[0009] Optionally, the transmission assembly comprises a winding wheel and a connecting assembly, the driving device is in transmission connection with the winding wheel, and the connecting assembly is connected with the winding wheel and the sliding cover, respectively.

[0010] The driving device drives the winding wheel to rotate, so that the connecting assembly drives the sliding cover to switch between the first state and the second state.

[0011] Optionally, the connecting assembly is a flexible connecting assembly, the flexible connecting assembly comprises a first flexible connecting piece, a first end of the first flexible connecting piece is connected with the winding wheel, and a second end of the first flexible connecting piece is connected with a first end of the sliding cover.

[0012] The driving device drives the winding wheel to rotate in a first direction, and the first flexible connecting member moves to drive the sliding cover to switch from the first state to the second state.

[0013] Optionally, the flexible connecting assembly comprises a second flexible connecting member, a first end of the second flexible connecting member is connected with the winding wheel, and a second end of the second flexible connecting member is connected with a second end of the sliding cover.

[0014] The driving device drives the winding wheel to rotate in a second direction, and the second flexible connecting member moves to drive the sliding cover to switch from the second state to the first state.

[0015] The first end and the second end are opposite ends in a sliding direction of the sliding cover.

[0016] Optionally, the first flexible connecting member and the second flexible connecting member are in an integrated structure; or

[0017] The first flexible connecting member and the second flexible connecting member are two independent flexible connecting members.

[0018] Optionally, the first flexible connecting member is connected with a first side of the sliding cover, and the second flexible connecting member is connected with a second side of the sliding cover.

[0019] The first side of the sliding cover and the second side of the sliding cover are two sides of the sliding cover relative to a center line in a width direction of the base.

[0020] Optionally, the winding wheel is arranged at a first end of the sliding cover and away from a side of the sliding cover which is away from a second end of the sliding cover.

[0021] Optionally, the transmission assembly further comprises a direction conversion assembly, and the flexible connecting assembly cooperates with the direction conversion assembly to change a moving direction of the flexible connecting assembly.

[0022] Optionally, the direction conversion assembly comprises a second direction conversion member, the second direction conversion member is arranged on the base, and the second direction conversion member is arranged at a side of the second end of the sliding cover which is away from the first end of the sliding cover.

[0023] The second flexible connecting member cooperates with the second direction conversion member, so that the first end of the second flexible connecting member is connected with the winding wheel, and the second end of the second flexible connecting member is connected with the second end of the sliding cover.

[0024] Optionally, the flexible connecting assembly further comprises a third flexible connecting member.

[0025] The first end of the third flexible connecting piece is connected with the second end of the sliding cover, and is disposed on the same side as the second end of the first flexible connecting piece;

[0026] The second end of the third flexible connecting piece is connected with the first end of the sliding cover, and is disposed on the same side as the second end of the second flexible connecting piece.

[0027] Optionally, the direction conversion assembly further comprises a first direction conversion piece and a third direction conversion piece, both of which are disposed on the base;

[0028] In the width direction of the base, the first direction conversion piece and the second direction conversion piece are oppositely disposed, and the first direction conversion piece is located on the side of the second end of the sliding cover away from the first end of the sliding cover;

[0029] In the length direction of the base, the second direction conversion piece and the third direction conversion piece are oppositely disposed, and the third direction conversion piece is located on the side of the first end of the sliding cover away from the second end of the sliding cover;

[0030] The third flexible connecting piece cooperates with the first direction conversion piece, the second direction conversion piece and the third direction conversion piece, so that the first end of the third flexible connecting piece is connected with the second end of the sliding cover, and the second end of the third flexible connecting piece is connected with the first end of the sliding cover.

[0031] Optionally, the direction conversion assembly further comprises a fourth direction conversion piece;

[0032] In the width direction of the base, the fourth direction conversion piece and the third direction conversion piece are oppositely disposed, and the fourth direction conversion piece is located on the side of the first end of the sliding cover away from the second end of the sliding cover.

[0033] Optionally, the first flexible connecting piece cooperates with the fourth direction conversion piece to change the movement direction of the first flexible connecting piece.

[0034] Optionally, in the width direction of the base, the winding wheel is disposed between the third direction conversion piece and the fourth direction conversion piece.

[0035] Optionally, the base is further provided with oppositely disposed first guide rails and second guide rails, which extend along the length direction of the base, and the sliding cover cooperates with the first guide rails and the second guide rails to move along the length direction of the base.

[0036] Optionally, the charging port structure further comprises a charging port cover seat plate, which is sealingly connected with the base;

[0037] The charging port cover seat plate is provided with a through hole to expose the first charging port and the second charging port.

[0038] Optionally, the charging port structure further comprises a charging port cover outer plate, which is rotatably connected with the charging port cover seat plate.

[0039] In a second aspect, a vehicle is provided. The vehicle comprises the charging port structure according to the first aspect.

[0040] In a third aspect, a control method of a charging port structure is provided. The control method is applied to the charging port structure according to the first aspect, and the control method comprises:

[0041] obtaining a type of charging gun, and controlling the driving device to drive the transmission assembly to move according to the type of charging gun, so that the sliding cover moves to expose a charging socket suitable for the type of charging gun.

[0042] According to the embodiments of the present application, the charging port structure comprises a base and a sliding cover, the sliding cover has a first state and a second state and can be switched between the first state and the second state. In the first state, the sliding cover covers the first charging port to expose the second charging port, and in the second state, the sliding cover covers the second charging port to expose the first charging port. Therefore, the sliding cover on the charging port structure of the present application is slidingly arranged on the base, which facilitates covering the first charging port or covering the second charging port by operating the sliding cover.

[0043] Other features of the present specification and its advantages will become apparent from the following detailed description of exemplary embodiments of the present specification with reference to the drawings. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0044] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of the specification, illustrate embodiments of the present specification and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the present specification.

[0045] Figure 1 A structure schematic diagram of the first charging port being covered according to an embodiment of the present application is shown.

[0046] Figure 2 A structure schematic diagram of the second charging port being covered according to an embodiment of the present application is shown.

[0047] Figure 3 A structure schematic diagram of the charging port structure according to an embodiment of the present application is shown.

[0048] Figure 4 A partial structure schematic diagram of the charging port structure according to an embodiment of the present application is shown.

[0049] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the sliding cover in the first state according to an embodiment of the present application is shown. Figure 1.

[0050] Figure 6 Fig. 1 shows a schematic view of a sliding cover in a first state according to an embodiment of the present application. Figure 2 .

[0051] Figure 7 Fig. 2 shows a schematic view of a sliding cover in a second state according to an embodiment of the present application. Figure 1 .

[0052] Figure 8 Fig. 3 shows a schematic view of a sliding cover in a second state according to an embodiment of the present application. Figure 2 .

[0053] Figure 9 Fig. 4 shows a schematic view of a charging port structure according to an embodiment of the present application. Figure 2 .

[0054] Figure 10 Fig. 5 shows a schematic view of a structure in which neither the first charging port nor the second charging port is covered according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0055] Figure 11 Fig. 6 shows a cross-sectional view of Fig. 5 at A. Figure 10

[0056] BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0057] 1, base; 10, bottom plate; 11, connecting plate; 12, side plate; 13, first charging port; 14, second charging port; 15, first charging socket; 16, second charging socket; 17, first guide rail; 18, second guide rail;

[0058] 2, sliding cover;

[0059] 30, winding wheel; 311, first flexible connecting member; 312, second flexible connecting member; 313, third flexible connecting member; 321, first direction conversion member; 322, second direction conversion member; 323, third direction conversion member; 324, fourth direction conversion member;

[0060] 4, driving device;

[0061] 5, charging port cover seat plate; 6, charging port cover outer plate. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0062] Various exemplary embodiments of the present application will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be noted that the relative arrangement of the components and steps set forth in the embodiments, as well as the numerical expressions and values, are merely illustrative and do not limit the scope of the present application unless otherwise specifically stated.

[0063] The following description of at least one exemplary embodiment is merely illustrative in nature and is in no way limiting to the scope of the application or its applications or uses. ​

[0064] Techniques and devices known to those of ordinary skill in the relevant art(s) may not be discussed in detail herein, but should be considered as part of the specification.

[0065] In all of the examples shown and discussed herein, any specific values should be interpreted as merely exemplary and not limiting. Thus, other examples of the exemplary embodiments can have different values.

[0066] It should be noted that like reference numerals and letters refer to like items throughout the attached drawings, and thus once an item is defined in one drawing, it is not necessary that it be further discussed in further drawings.

[0067] The first aspect of the embodiments of the present application provides a charging port structure. For example, the charging port structure is applied to an electric vehicle, or the charging port structure is applied to a hybrid vehicle.

[0068] The charging port structure provided by the embodiments of the present application will be described in detail below. Figures 1 to 11 The charging port structure provided by the embodiments of the present application will be described in detail below.

[0069] The charging port structure provided by the embodiments of the present application will be described in detail below. Figures 1-11 As shown in the figure, the charging port structure includes a base 1 and a sliding cover 2.

[0070] The base 1 is provided with a first charging port 13 and a second charging port 14. The sliding cover 2 is slidably arranged on the base 1 and is configured to be capable of switching between a first state and a second state. In the first state, the sliding cover 2 covers the first charging port 13 to expose the second charging port 14. In the second state, the sliding cover 2 covers the second charging port 14 to expose the first charging port 13.

[0071] In other words, the charging port structure mainly includes the base 1 and the sliding cover 2. The base 1 plays a supporting and carrying role for other components.

[0072] The base 1 is provided with a first charging port 13 and a second charging port 14. The first charging port 13 is used in cooperation with a first charging socket 15, and the second charging port 14 is used in cooperation with a second charging socket 16. For example, the first charging port 13 is a through-hole structure, and part of the structure of the first charging socket 15 is arranged in the first charging port 13. The second charging port 14 is a through-hole structure, and part of the structure of the second charging socket 16 is arranged in the second charging port 14. The first charging port 13 and the second charging port 14 are arranged along the sliding direction of the sliding cover 2.

[0073] In use, an external charging gun can be selectively inserted into the first charging port 13 or the second charging port 14 to form a connection with the first charging socket 15 or the second charging socket 16.

[0074] It should be noted that the first charging port 13 can be a fast charging port and the second charging port 14 can be a slow charging port. In this case, the first charging socket 15 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 14 can be a fast charging port. In this case, the first charging socket 15 is a slow charging socket and the second charging socket 16 is a fast charging socket.

[0075] In this embodiment, a sliding cover 2 is provided on the base 1, and the sliding cover 2 is slidably disposed on the base 1. For example, the sliding cover 2 can slide on the base 1 by means of a drive device 4 and a transmission component; or the sliding cover 2 can slide on the base 1 by means of manual drive. This embodiment does not limit the method of implementing the sliding of the sliding cover 2, as long as it can achieve the sliding of the sliding cover 2 on the base 1.

[0076] In this embodiment of the application, the sliding cover 2 has a first state and a second state. Specifically, when the sliding cover 2 is in the first state, the sliding cover 2 covers the first charging port 13 to expose the second charging port 14, and the external plug can be connected to the second charging socket 16; or when the sliding cover 2 is in the second state, the sliding cover 2 covers the second charging port 14 to expose the first charging port 13, and the external plug can be connected to the first charging socket 15.

[0077] In this embodiment, the sliding cover 2 slides on the base 1, allowing it to switch between the first charging port 13 and the second charging port 14. Compared to existing technologies where the cover opens or covers the charging port via a flip-top or plug-in mechanism, in this embodiment, the sliding cover 2 covers either the first charging port 13 or the second charging port 14 by sliding on the base 1. This sliding motion is smoother, facilitating user operation, and the selective covering of the charging port avoids interference with other components of the charging port structure during the sliding process.

[0078] In one embodiment, refer to Figures 1-11 As shown, the charging port structure also includes a driving device 4 and a transmission assembly. The transmission assembly is connected to the sliding cover 2, and the driving device 4 drives the transmission assembly to move so as to switch the sliding cover 2 between a first state and a second state.

[0079] In this embodiment, the sliding cover 2 is driven by the cooperation of the driving device 4 and the transmission component. The user can directly drive the sliding cover 2 by operating the driving device 4, which is convenient for the user and improves the operating efficiency.

[0080] Specifically, the drive device 4 directly drives the transmission assembly to move, which in turn causes the sliding cover to switch between the first and second states. For example, the drive device 4 can be a drive motor, and the switching of the sliding cover 2 between the first and second states is achieved by the forward and reverse rotation of the drive motor.

[0081] 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 first charging port 13 and exposes the second charging port 14; when the drive motor rotates in reverse, the transmission component drives the sliding cover 2 to move, so that the sliding cover 2 covers the second charging port 14 and exposes the first charging port 13.

[0082] Alternatively, the drive motor can rotate in reverse, causing the transmission component to move the sliding cover 2, which covers the first charging port 13 to expose the second charging port 14; or the drive motor can rotate in the forward direction, causing the transmission component to move the sliding cover 2, which covers the second charging port 14 to expose the first charging port 13.

[0083] The forward and reverse rotation of the drive motor affects the movement of the sliding cover, which is related to the connection method between the transmission assembly and the sliding cover. The structure of the transmission assembly is described in detail below.

[0084] In one embodiment, refer to Figures 1-11 As shown, the transmission assembly includes a reel 30 and a connecting assembly. The driving device 4 is connected to the reel 30 in a transmission manner, and the connecting assembly is connected to the reel 30 and the sliding cover 2 respectively.

[0085] The driving device 4 drives the roller 30 to rotate, so that the connecting component drives the sliding cover 2 to switch between the first state and the second state.

[0086] In this embodiment, the structure of the transmission assembly is defined, wherein the transmission assembly includes a reel, and the drive device 4 is connected to the reel 30. The drive device 4 can drive the rotation of the reel 30. Specifically, the drive device 4 can drive the reel 30 to rotate in a first direction (e.g., Figure 5 (rotating counterclockwise), the drive device 4 can drive the reel 30 to rotate in the second direction (e.g., rotating counterclockwise). Figure 7 (Clockwise rotation). For example, the drive device 4 is equipped with a gear, and the rotation of the gear can be transmitted to the reel 30 via a chain. The drive device 4 drives the reel 30 to rotate in the following ways, but not limited to the methods described above.

[0087] In this embodiment, the transmission assembly further includes a connecting assembly, which is connected to the roller 30 and the sliding cover 2 respectively. The driving device drives the roller to rotate, and the roller drives the connecting assembly to move. Thus, the moving connecting assembly can drive the sliding cover 2 to switch between a first state and a second state.

[0088] In one optional embodiment, the reel 30 is mounted on the base 1. For example, the reel 30 is fixed to the base 1. In a specific embodiment, a fixed shaft is provided on the base 1, and the reel 30 is mounted on the base 1 via the fixed shaft. The user can manually drive the fixed shaft or drive the fixed shaft to rotate via the drive device 4, thereby causing the reel 30 to rotate.

[0089] In one embodiment, refer to Figures 4-8 As shown, the connecting component is a flexible connector, which includes a first flexible connector 311. The first end a of the first flexible connector 311 is connected to the roller 30, and the second end b of the first flexible connector 311 is connected to the first end of the sliding cover 2.

[0090] The driving device 4 drives the roller 30 to rotate in the first direction, and the first flexible connector 311 moves to drive the sliding cover 2 to switch from the first state to the second state.

[0091] In this embodiment, the connecting component is defined as a flexible connecting component, which facilitates better connection with the roller 30 and the sliding cover 2. The flexible connecting component includes a first flexible connector 311, for example, the first flexible connector 311 can be a cable structure, or the first flexible connector 311 can be a first cable.

[0092] Reference Figure 5 As shown, the first end a of the first flexible connector 311 is connected to the reel 30, for example, the first end a of the first flexible connector 311 is fixed to the reel 30. The second end b of the first flexible connector 311 is connected to the first end of the sliding cover 2, for example, the second end b of the first flexible connector 311 is fixedly connected to the first end of the sliding cover 2. (Refer to...) Figure 5 As shown, when the slider 2 covers the first charging port 13, the first end of the slider 2 is closer to the second charging port 14 than the second end. The first flexible connector 311 can be positioned at any location on the first end of the slider 2, for example, it can be positioned at the center or edge of the first end of the slider 2.

[0093] Specifically, driven by the drive device 4, the winding wheel 30 rotates in the first direction, causing the first flexible connector 311 to move. The first flexible connector 311 then causes the sliding cover 2 to switch from a first state to a second state. Specifically, the winding wheel 30 rotates in the first direction, causing the first flexible connector 311 to move. The first flexible connector 311 then causes the sliding cover 2 to switch from covering the first charging port 13 to covering the second charging port 14, ultimately exposing the first charging port 13.

[0094] Reference Figure 5 andFigure 6 As shown, the roller 30 rotates counterclockwise, causing the first flexible connector 311 to move counterclockwise as a whole, thereby causing the sliding cover 2 to slide to the left, ultimately exposing the first charging port 13. Among these... Figure 5 In the diagram, the small dashed arrow corresponding to the first flexible connector 311 represents the direction of movement of the first flexible connector 312, and the thick arrow represents the direction of movement of the sliding cover 2. Specifically, as the reel 30 rotates counterclockwise, the length of the first flexible connector 311 wound on the reel 30 gradually increases. The first flexible connector 311 can drive the sliding cover 2 to slide to the left, thereby covering the second charging port 14 and exposing the first charging port 13.

[0095] In this embodiment, the sliding cover 2 can switch from the first state to the second state through the cooperation of the roller 30 and the first flexible connector 311. The transmission component has a simple structure, is easy for users to operate, and does not produce abnormal noise compared to other transmission methods, thus not affecting the user experience.

[0096] In one embodiment, refer to Figures 4-8 As shown, the flexible connection assembly includes a second flexible connector 312, the first end e of the second flexible connector 312 is connected to the roller 30, and the second end f of the second flexible connector 312 is connected to the second end of the sliding cover 2.

[0097] The driving device 4 drives the roller 30 to rotate in the second direction, and the second flexible connector 312 moves to drive the sliding cover 2 to switch from the second state to the first state;

[0098] The first end and the second end are oppositely positioned in the sliding direction of the sliding cover 2.

[0099] In this embodiment, the flexible connection component includes a second flexible connector 312, for example, the second flexible connector 312 can be a cable structure, or the second flexible connector 312 can be a second cable.

[0100] Reference Figure 5 As shown, the first end e of the second flexible connector 312 is connected to the reel 30; for example, the first end e of the second flexible connector 312 is fixed to the reel 30. The second end f of the second flexible connector 312 is connected to the first end of the sliding cover 2; for example, the second end f of the second flexible connector 312 is fixedly connected to the second end of the sliding cover 2. (Refer to...) Figure 7As shown, when the slider 2 is covering the second charging port 14, the second end of the slider 2 is closer to the first charging port 13 than the first end. The second flexible connector 312 can be connected to any position on the second end of the slider 2; for example, the second end of the second flexible connector 312 can be connected to the center region or the edge region of the second end of the slider 2.

[0101] Specifically, driven by the drive device 4, the winding wheel 30 rotates in the second direction, causing the second flexible connector 312 to move. The second flexible connector 312 then causes the sliding cover 2 to switch from the second state to the first state. Specifically, the winding wheel 30 rotates in the second direction, causing the second flexible connector 312 to move. The second flexible connector 312 then causes the sliding cover 2 to switch from covering the second charging port 14 to covering the first charging port 13, ultimately exposing the second charging port 14.

[0102] Reference Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, the roller 30 rotates clockwise, causing the second flexible connector 312 to move clockwise as a whole, thereby causing the sliding cover 2 to slide to the right, ultimately exposing the second charging port 14. Among these... Figure 7 In the diagram, the small dashed arrow corresponding to the second flexible connector 312 represents the direction of movement of the second flexible connector 312, and the thick arrow represents the direction of movement of the sliding cover 2. Specifically, as the reel 30 rotates clockwise, the length of the second flexible connector 312 wound on the reel 30 gradually increases. The second flexible connector 312 can drive the sliding cover 2 to slide to the right, thereby covering the first charging port 13 and exposing the second charging port 14.

[0103] In this embodiment, the sliding cover 2 can switch from the second state to the first state through the cooperation of the roller 30 and the second flexible connector 312. The transmission component has a simple structure, is easy for users to operate, and does not produce abnormal noise compared to other transmission methods, thus not affecting the user experience.

[0104] Therefore, in this embodiment, by rotating the roller 30 in both directions, the forces generated by the first flexible connector 311 and the second flexible connector 312 act on the sliding cover 2, so that the sliding cover 2 can move in the direction of covering the second charging port 14 to cover the second charging port 14 and expose the first charging port 13; or thereby realize that the sliding cover 2 can move in the direction of covering the first charging port 13 to cover the first charging port 13 and expose the second charging port 14.

[0105] According to the charging port structure provided in the embodiments of this application, the sliding cover 2 can switch between the first charging port 13 and the second charging port 14. This application drives the sliding cover 2 to move through the first flexible connector and the second flexible connector. The structure is simple and easy to operate, and avoids the skipping or abnormal noise that is easy to occur during the movement of gears and racks in the prior art.

[0106] In one embodiment, refer to Figures 4-8 As shown, the first flexible connector 311 and the second flexible connector 312 are integrally constructed; or;

[0107] The first flexible connector 311 and the second flexible connector 312 are two independent flexible connectors.

[0108] In this embodiment, the first flexible connector 311 and the second flexible connector 312 are defined as an integral structure, for example, the first end a of the first flexible connector 311 and the first end e of the second flexible connector 312 are integral. During the movement of the first flexible connector 311 and the second flexible connector 312 driven by the reel 30, when the length of the first flexible connector 311 wound around the reel 30 increases, the length of the second flexible connector 312 wound around the reel 30 decreases; conversely, when the length of the first flexible connector 311 wound around the reel 30 decreases, the length of the second flexible connector 312 wound around the reel 30 increases. The first flexible connector 311 and the second flexible connector 312 form an integral flexible connector, which drives the sliding cover 2 to switch between a first state and a second state.

[0109] Alternatively, in this embodiment, the first flexible connector 311 and the second flexible connector 312 are defined as two independent components. Although they are independent components, their lengths wound around the winding wheel 30 during the rotation of the winding wheel 30 are mutually influential. When the length of the first flexible connector 311 wound around the winding wheel 30 increases, the length of the second flexible connector 312 wound around the winding wheel 30 decreases; conversely, when the length of the first flexible connector 311 wound around the winding wheel 30 decreases, the length of the second flexible connector 312 wound around the winding wheel 30 increases. The two independent first flexible connectors 311 and second flexible connectors 312 work together to drive the sliding cover 2 to switch between the first state and the second state.

[0110] In one embodiment, refer to Figures 4-8 As shown, the first flexible connector 311 is connected to the first side of the sliding cover 2, and the second flexible connector 312 is connected to the second side of the sliding cover 2;

[0111] The first side and the second side of the sliding cover 2 are the two sides of the relative center line L of the sliding cover 2 in the width direction of the base 1.

[0112] In this embodiment, the connection positions of the first flexible connector 311 and the second flexible connector 312 with the sliding cover 2 are defined. Specifically, the first flexible connector 311 is connected to the first side of the first end of the sliding cover 2. Similarly, the second flexible connector 312 is connected to the second side of the sliding cover 2, specifically, the second flexible connector 312 is connected to the second side of the second end of the sliding cover 2.

[0113] Since the first side and the second side of the sliding cover 2 are on opposite sides of the relative center line of the sliding cover 2 in the width direction of the base 1, for example, referring to Figure 5 As shown, the first side of the sliding cover 2 is the upper side, and the second side of the sliding cover 2 is the lower side. Both the first and second sides of the sliding cover 2 are located at the edge of the sliding cover. The positions of the first flexible connector 311 and the second flexible connector 312 do not affect the operation of inserting the charging gun into the first and second charging ports, making it convenient for users to insert and remove the charging gun.

[0114] In one embodiment, refer to Figures 4-8 As shown, the roller 30 is disposed at the first end of the sliding cover 2 and on the side away from the second end of the sliding cover 2.

[0115] In this embodiment, the position of the roller 30 is defined, wherein the roller 30 is located on the side of the first end of the slide cover 2 and away from the second end of the slide cover 2. The roller 30 and the slide cover 2 are connected by a flexible connecting component, which facilitates the switching of the slide cover 2 between the first state and the second state.

[0116] In one embodiment, refer to Figures 4-8 As shown, the transmission assembly further includes a direction conversion assembly, and the flexible connection assembly cooperates with the direction conversion assembly to change the movement direction of the flexible connection assembly.

[0117] In this embodiment, the transmission assembly further includes a direction conversion component. The purpose of the direction conversion component is to change the movement direction of the flexible connecting assembly, so that the sliding cover 2 can slide along the expected direction under the action of the flexible connecting assembly. Furthermore, by including the direction conversion component, the overall structure of the transmission assembly is simplified, avoiding a cumbersome structure that would be detrimental to user operation and use.

[0118] In one embodiment, the direction conversion assembly includes a second direction conversion element 322, which is disposed on the base 1 and is located on the side of the second end of the sliding cover 2 away from the first end of the sliding cover 2;

[0119] The second flexible connector 312 cooperates with the second direction conversion member 322 so that the first end e of the second flexible connector 312 is connected to the roller 30, and the second end f of the second flexible connector 312 is connected to the second end of the sliding cover 2.

[0120] In this embodiment, the direction conversion assembly includes a second direction conversion member 322, wherein the purpose of the second direction conversion member 322 is to change the movement direction of the second end f of the second flexible connector 312 (so that the movement direction of the second end f of the second flexible connector 312 is opposite to the movement direction of the first end e of the second flexible connector 312). Therefore, the second direction conversion member 322 is disposed on the side of the second end of the slide cover 2 away from the first end of the slide cover 2.

[0121] Specifically, the first end of the second flexible connector 312 is connected to the roller 30. After the second flexible connector 312 passes around the second direction conversion member 322, the second end f of the second flexible connector 312 extends in a direction parallel to the length direction of the slide cover 2, so that the second end f of the second flexible connector 312 can be connected to the second side of the second end of the slide cover 2.

[0122] With this configuration, as the reel 30 rotates clockwise, the length of the second flexible connector 312 coiled on the reel 30 increases, and the second end f of the second flexible connector 312 will slide to the right. Under the influence of the second flexible connector 312, the sliding cover 2 will move in the direction of covering the first charging port 13.

[0123] Therefore, in this embodiment, the second direction conversion member 322 changes the movement direction of the second end of the second flexible connector 312 and changes the connection position between the second end of the second flexible connector 312 and the sliding cover 2, so that the sliding cover 2 can move in the direction of covering the first charging port 13 to cover the first charging port 13 and expose the second charging port 14.

[0124] In one embodiment, refer to Figures 4-8 As shown, the flexible connection assembly further includes a third flexible connector 313; the first end c of the third flexible connector 313 is connected to the second end of the sliding cover 2 and is disposed on the same side as the second end of the first flexible connector 311; the second end d of the third flexible connector 313 is connected to the first end of the sliding cover 2 and is disposed on the same side as the second end of the second flexible connector 312.

[0125] Specifically, the flexible connection assembly includes a first flexible connector 311 and a second flexible connector 312. The first flexible connector 311 is disposed on the first side of the first end of the sliding cover 2, and the second flexible connector 312 is disposed on the second side of the second side of the sliding cover 2.

[0126] Reference Figure 5 As shown, under the action of the roller 30 and the first flexible connector 311, the sliding cover 2 will slide to the left. During the sliding process, due to the uneven force on the first and second ends of the sliding cover 2, as well as the first and second sides of the sliding cover 2, the sliding cover 2 will be unstable.

[0127] and reference Figure 7 As shown, under the action of the roller 30 and the second flexible connector 312, the sliding cover 2 will slide to the right. During the sliding process, due to the uneven force on the first end and the second end of the sliding cover 2, as well as the first side and the second side of the sliding cover 2, the sliding cover 2 will be unstable.

[0128] Therefore, in this embodiment, the flexible connection component further includes a third flexible connector 313, wherein the function of the third flexible connector 313 is to make the sliding cover 2 more stable during the sliding process.

[0129] Specifically, the flexible connection assembly also includes a third flexible connector 313, the first end of which is connected to the sliding cover 2, and the second end of which is also connected to the sliding cover 2. Therefore, by connecting both ends of the third flexible connector 313 to the sliding cover 2, the movement of the sliding cover 2 is balanced.

[0130] Reference Figure 5 The first end c of the third flexible connector 313 is connected to the first side of the second end of the sliding cover 2, and the second end d of the third flexible connector 313 is connected to the second side of the first end of the sliding cover 2. During the process of the first flexible connector 311 driving the sliding cover 2 to slide to the left, the motion is transmitted to the third flexible connector 313 through the sliding cover 2, so that the first end c and the second end d of the third flexible connector 313 also move to the left. Under the action of the first flexible connector 311 and the third flexible connector 313, the sliding cover 2 slides to the left to expose the first charging port 13 and cover the second charging port 14.

[0131] Since the first flexible connector 311 and the third flexible connector 313 are evenly distributed around the sliding cover 2, the sliding cover 2 can slide smoothly to the left under the action of the first flexible connector 311 and the third flexible connector 313.

[0132] and reference Figure 7As shown, the first end of the third flexible connector 313 is connected to the first side of the second end of the sliding cover 2, and the second end d of the third flexible connector 313 is connected to the second side of the first end of the sliding cover 2. During the process of the second flexible connector 312 driving the sliding cover 2 to slide to the right, the motion is transmitted to the third flexible connector 313 through the sliding cover 2, so that the second end d and the first end c of the third flexible connector 313 also move to the right. Under the action of the second flexible connector 312 and the third flexible connector 313, the sliding cover 2 slides to the right to expose the second charging port 14 and cover the first charging port 13.

[0133] Since the second flexible connector 312 and the third flexible connector 313 are evenly distributed around the sliding cover 2, the sliding cover 2 can slide smoothly to the right under the action of the second flexible connector 312 and the third flexible connector 313.

[0134] Therefore, in this embodiment, the third flexible connector 313 makes the sliding cover 2 more stable during the sliding process.

[0135] In one embodiment, refer to Figures 4-8 As shown, the direction conversion assembly also includes a first direction conversion component 321 and a third direction conversion component 323, both of which are disposed on the base 1;

[0136] In the width direction of the base 1, the first direction conversion member 321 and the second direction conversion member 322 are arranged opposite to each other, and the first direction conversion member 321 is located on the side of the second end of the sliding cover 2 away from the first end of the sliding cover 1;

[0137] Along the length of the base 1, the second direction conversion member 322 is disposed opposite to the third direction conversion member 323, and the third direction conversion member 323 is located on the side of the first end of the sliding cover 2 away from the second end of the sliding cover 2;

[0138] The third flexible connector 313 cooperates with the first direction conversion member 321, the second direction conversion member 322 and the third direction conversion member 323 so that the first end c of the third flexible connector 313 is connected to the second end of the sliding cover 2 and the second end d of the third flexible connector 313 is connected to the first end of the sliding cover 2.

[0139] In this embodiment, the direction conversion component includes a first direction conversion member 321, a second direction conversion member 322, and a third direction conversion member 323. The first direction conversion member 321, the second direction conversion member 322, and the third direction conversion member 323 change the movement direction of the second end of the third flexible connector 313 and the connection position of the second end d of the third flexible connector 313 with the slide cover 2, and also change the movement direction of the first end of the third flexible connector 313 and the connection position of the first end c of the third flexible connector 313 with the slide cover 2.

[0140] Specifically, the first end c of the third flexible connector 313 is connected to the first side of the second end of the sliding cover 2. The third flexible connector 313 passes around the first direction converter 321, the second direction converter 322 and the third direction converter 323 in sequence. After passing around the third direction converter 323, the second end d of the third flexible connector 313 extends towards the direction close to the second direction converter 322 (i.e., in a direction parallel to the length direction of the sliding cover), so that the second end of the third flexible connector 313 is connected to the second side of the first end of the sliding cover 2.

[0141] For example, refer to Figure 5 As shown, when the roller 30 rotates counterclockwise, the first flexible connector 311 slides to the left, and the first flexible connector 311 drives the sliding cover 2 to slide to the left. The sliding cover 2 directly drives the first end c of the third flexible connector 313 to slide to the left. Through the first direction conversion member 321, the second direction conversion member 322 and the third direction conversion member 323, the second end d of the third flexible connector 313 also slides to the left. Therefore, under the combined action of the first flexible connector 311 and the third flexible connector 313, the sliding cover 2 is driven to slide to the left to cover the second charging port 14 and expose the first charging port 13.

[0142] For example, refer to Figure 7 As shown, when the roller 30 rotates clockwise, the first flexible connector 311 slides to the right, the second flexible connector 312 drives the sliding cover 2 to slide to the right, and the sliding cover 2 directly drives the second end d of the third flexible connector 313 to slide to the right. Through the first direction conversion member 321, the second direction conversion member 322 and the third direction conversion member 323, the first end c of the third flexible connector 313 also slides to the right. Therefore, under the combined action of the first flexible connector 311 and the third flexible connector 313, the sliding cover 2 is driven to slide to the left to cover the first charging port 13 and expose the second charging port 14.

[0143] Therefore, by setting the first direction conversion member 321, the second direction conversion member 322 and the third direction conversion member 323, the movement directions of the first end c and the second end d of the third flexible connector 312 are kept consistent, so as to simultaneously satisfy the sliding cover 2 to move to the first state and to the second state.

[0144] In one specific embodiment, this embodiment defines that in the width direction of the base 1, the first direction conversion member 321 and the second direction conversion member 322 are arranged opposite to each other; in the length direction of the base 1, the third direction conversion member 323 and the second direction conversion member 322 are arranged opposite to each other, so as to change the movement direction of the second end and the first end of the third flexible connector 313, change the connection position between the second end of the third flexible connector 313 and the slide cover 2, and change the connection position between the first end of the third flexible connector 313 and the slide cover 2.

[0145] For example, the installation method of the first direction conversion component 321, the second direction conversion component 322, and the third direction conversion component 323 can be as follows: a pin is set on the base 1, and the direction conversion component is set on the base 1 through the pin, wherein the pin is fixed. For example, the first direction conversion component 321, the second direction conversion component 322, and the third direction conversion component 323 can be a fixed pulley structure.

[0146] It should be noted that the direction conversion component in this embodiment is limited to the above-described method. As long as the setting of multiple direction conversion components can achieve the purpose of changing the movement direction of the second end and the first end of the third flexible connector 313, changing the connection position between the second end of the third flexible connector 313 and the sliding cover 2, and changing the connection position between the first end of the third flexible connector 313 and the sliding cover 2, it is acceptable.

[0147] In one embodiment, refer to Figures 4-8 As shown, the direction conversion assembly further includes a fourth direction conversion member 324; in the width direction of the base 1, the fourth direction conversion member 324 is disposed opposite to the third direction conversion member 323, and the fourth direction conversion member 324 is located on the side of the first end of the sliding cover 2 away from the second end of the sliding cover 2.

[0148] In this embodiment, the fourth direction converter 324 and the first direction converter 321 are arranged opposite to each other in the length direction of the base 1, and the fourth direction converter 324 and the third direction converter 323 are arranged opposite to each other in the width direction of the base 1.

[0149] The fourth direction conversion member 324 is located on the side of the first end of the slide cover 2 away from the second end of the slide cover 2, so that the first flexible connector 311 can be connected to the slide cover 2 through the fourth direction conversion member 325.

[0150] In one embodiment, refer to Figures 4-8 As shown, the first flexible connector 311 cooperates with the fourth direction conversion member 324 to change the movement direction of the first flexible connector 311.

[0151] Specifically, the direction conversion component also includes a fourth direction conversion member 324. The first end a of the first flexible connector 311 is connected to the roller 30. After the first flexible connector 311 bypasses the fourth direction conversion member 324, it facilitates the connection between the second end b of the second flexible connector 312 and the first layer side of the first end of the sliding cover 2, so that the first flexible connector 311 can drive the sliding cover 2 to slide to the left.

[0152] In one embodiment, refer to Figures 4-8 As shown, in the width direction of the base 1, the roller 30 is disposed between the third direction conversion member 323 and the fourth direction conversion member 324.

[0153] In this embodiment, the arrangement of the roller 30 is limited, such that the roller 30 is located between the third direction conversion member 323 and the fourth direction conversion member 324. When the roller 30 is located between the third direction conversion member 323 and the fourth direction conversion member 324, it facilitates the connection between the flexible connecting component and the roller 30, and also facilitates the connection between the flexible connecting component and the sliding cover 2 through the direction conversion component. The roller 30 and the flexible connecting component enable the sliding cover 2 to switch between the first state and the second state.

[0154] In one embodiment, refer to Figure 9 As shown, the base 1 is also provided with a first guide rail 17 and a second guide rail 18 arranged opposite to each other. The first guide rail 17 and the second guide rail 18 extend along the length direction of the base 1. The sliding cover 2 cooperates with the first guide rail and the second guide rail to move along the length direction of the base 1.

[0155] Specifically, a first guide rail 17 and a second guide rail 18 are provided on the base 1 to limit the sliding of the cover 2 and prevent the cover 2 from deviating during the sliding process.

[0156] For example, refer to Figure 9 The base 1 includes a connecting plate 11 and side plates 12, wherein the base 1 includes two side plates 12, which are arranged opposite to each other in the width direction of the base 1. A connecting plate 11 is provided on each of the two side plates 12, wherein the connecting plate 11 is located above the side plate 12 and is arranged opposite to the bottom plate 10 of the base 1.

[0157] The two side plates 12 include a first side plate and a second side plate. The first side plate is connected to the connecting plate 11, and a first groove is formed at the connection between the connecting plate 11 and the first side plate. The first groove constitutes a first guide rail. The second side plate is connected to the connecting plate 11, and a second groove is formed at the connection between the connecting plate 11 and the second side plate. The second groove constitutes a second guide rail.

[0158] The first end of the sliding cover 2 is located inside the first guide rail, and the second end of the sliding cover 2 is located inside the second guide rail. The first guide rail 17 and the second guide rail 18 limit the sliding of the sliding cover 2 and prevent the sliding cover 2 from deviating during the sliding process.

[0159] In one embodiment, refer to Figures 1-4 ,as well as Figures 10-11 As shown, the charging port structure also includes a charging port cover plate 5, which is sealed to the base 1.

[0160] The charging port cover plate 5 is provided with through holes to expose the first charging port 13 and the second charging port 14.

[0161] In this embodiment, the charging port structure also includes a charging port cover plate 5, wherein the charging port cover plate 5 is provided with a through hole. The charging port cover plate 5 is installed on the base 1, and the charging port cover plate 5 can expose the first charging port 13 and the second charging port 14. The first charging port 13 is opened by the sliding cover 2 (at this time the second charging port 14 is covered by the sliding cover 2), or the second charging port 14 is opened by the sliding cover 2 (at this time the first charging port 13 is covered by the sliding cover 2), so that an external plug can be inserted into the first charging port 13 or the second charging port 14.

[0162] In this embodiment, the charging port cover plate 5 is mounted on the base 1 and fits tightly with the base 1. For example, a mounting groove is formed between the two connecting plates 11, and the charging port cover plate 5 is installed in the mounting groove. In a specific embodiment, a soft adhesive is provided on the charging port cover plate 5, and the soft adhesive is used to tightly connect it with the mounting groove.

[0163] In an optional embodiment, the roller 30 drives the first flexible connecting component and the second flexible connecting component to move, so that the sliding cover 2 switches between the first state and the second state. Therefore, the size of the sliding cover 2 is less than or equal to half the size of the base plate 10. With this setting, the sliding cover 2 can switch between the first state and the second state.

[0164] In one embodiment, the charging port structure further includes a charging port cover outer plate 6, which is rotatably connected to the charging port cover base plate 5.

[0165] 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 can be rotatably connected by a rotating shaft. For example, a motor can drive 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 (at which time the second charging port 14 is covered by the sliding cover 2), the external plug can be inserted into the first charging port 13 and connected to the first charging socket 15. Alternatively, when the charging port cover outer plate 6 is open and the second charging port 14 is open (at which time the first charging port 13 is covered by the sliding cover 2), the external plug can be inserted into the second charging port 14 and connected to the second charging socket 16.

[0166] Secondly, a vehicle is provided. The vehicle includes the charging port structure described in the first aspect.

[0167] 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.

[0168] 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 the control method includes:

[0169] The type of charging gun is obtained, and the driving device is controlled to drive the transmission component to move according to the type of charging gun, so that the sliding cover moves to expose a charging socket that is compatible with the type of charging gun.

[0170] In this embodiment, a charging port structure control method is provided, which selectively drives the driving device to rotate according to the type of charging gun, that is, selectively drives the roller to rotate forward or backward, so as to drive the flexible connector to move, thereby driving the sliding cover to move to the first state or to the second state.

[0171] 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.

[0172] 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 first charging port (13) and a second charging port (14). A sliding cover (2) is slidably disposed on the base (1) and configured to switch between a first state and a second state. In the first state, the sliding cover (2) covers the first charging port (13) to expose the second charging port (14). In the second state, the sliding cover (2) covers the second charging port (14) to expose the first charging port (13). The charging port structure also includes a driving device (4) and a reel (30) disposed on the base (1), wherein the driving device (4) is connected to the reel (30) in a transmission manner; The charging port structure further includes a first direction conversion component (321), a second direction conversion component (322), a third direction conversion component (323), and a fourth direction conversion component (324). In the width direction of the base (1), the fourth direction conversion component (324) is positioned opposite to the third direction conversion component (323), and the first direction conversion component (321) and the second direction conversion component (322) are positioned opposite to each other. In the length direction of the base (1), the second direction conversion component (322) is positioned opposite to the third direction conversion component (323), and the first direction conversion component (321) and the fourth direction conversion component (324) are positioned opposite to each other. In the width direction of the base (1), the roller (30) is located between the fourth direction conversion component (324) and the third direction conversion component (323). The charging port structure also includes a flexible connection component, which includes a first flexible connector (311), the first end of which is connected to the roller (30), and the second end of which bypasses the fourth direction conversion component (324) and is connected to the first end of the sliding cover (2). The flexible connection assembly further includes a second flexible connector (312), the first end of which is connected to the roller (30), and the second end of which passes through the third direction conversion member (323) and the second direction conversion member (322) in sequence and is connected to the second end of the sliding cover (2). The flexible connection assembly further includes a third flexible connector (313), the first end of which is connected to the second end of the sliding cover (2) and is disposed on the same side as the second end of the first flexible connector (311); the second end of the third flexible connector (313) passes through the first direction conversion member (321), the second direction conversion member (322) and the third direction conversion member (323) in sequence and is connected to the first end of the sliding cover (2) and is disposed on the same side as the second end of the second flexible connector (312); The driving device (4) drives the roller (30) to rotate in the first direction. The first flexible connector (311) and the third flexible connector (313) cooperate to drive the sliding cover (2) to switch from the first state to the second state. The driving device (4) drives the roller (30) to rotate in the second direction. The second flexible connector (312) and the third flexible connector (313) cooperate to drive the sliding cover (2) to switch from the second state to the first state.

2. The charging port structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first flexible connector (311) and the second flexible connector (312) are integrally constructed; or; The first flexible connector (311) and the second flexible connector (312) are two independent flexible connectors.

3. The charging port structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first flexible connector (311) is connected to the first side of the sliding cover (2), and the second flexible connector (312) is connected to the second side of the sliding cover (2); The first side and the second side of the sliding cover (2) are the two sides of the relative center line of the sliding cover (2) in the width direction of the base (1).

4. The charging port structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The base (1) is also provided with a first guide rail and a second guide rail arranged opposite to each other. The first guide rail and the second guide rail extend along the length direction of the base (1). The sliding cover (2) cooperates with the first guide rail and the second guide rail to move along the length direction of the base.

5. The charging port structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The charging port structure also includes a charging port cover plate (5), which is sealed to the base (1); The charging port cover plate (5) is provided with a through hole to expose the first charging port (13) and the second charging port (14).

6. The charging port structure according to claim 5, 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 base plate (5).

7. A vehicle, characterized in that, The vehicle includes a charging port structure as described in any one of claims 1-6.

8. A method for controlling the structure of a charging port, characterized in that, The control method is applied to the charging port structure as described in any one of claims 1-7, and the control method includes: The type of charging gun is obtained, and the drive device is controlled to drive the roller (30) and the flexible connection assembly to move according to the type of charging gun, so that the sliding cover moves to expose a charging socket that is compatible with the type of charging gun.

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