Charging port cover and vehicle

Abstract

The invention relates to a charging port cover and a vehicle, and belongs to the technical field of automobiles. The charging port cover comprises a capacitance switch, a waterproof layer, a cover plate and a port box executor, the surface of the capacitance switch is provided with an induction area, the capacitance switch is in signal connection with the port box executor, the capacitance switch is installed on the inner side of the cover plate, the waterproof layer is located between the capacitance switch and the inner side of the cover plate and covers the induction area, and when the outer side of the cover plate is touched, the waterproof layer covers the induction area. The sensing area of the capacitance switch senses a touch signal and sends the touch signal to the port box actuator, and the port box actuator actuates the cover plate. According to the charging port cover disclosed by the invention, water cannot enter the induction area of the capacitance switch, and the normal induction of the touch signal by the induction area of the capacitance switch can be prevented from being influenced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to the field of automobile technology, and in particular to a charging port cover. Background Art

[0002] With the rapid development of the automobile industry and the needs of different customer groups, new energy vehicles have also entered a fast track of development. As the competitiveness of domestic cars continues to increase, the charging cover has also been continuously iterating with market demand. The smart cover has basically become a standard feature of new energy vehicles, and the opening of the cover requires a wake-up source to trigger the opening command.

[0003] Compared with the traditional push-type switch, the charging port cover uses a capacitive touch switch as the wake-up source, which has the advantages of no need to press, small footprint, simple and flat appearance, and a strong sense of technology. However, since the wake-up source is generally installed near the charging port outside the vehicle, external water can easily enter the sensing area of ​​the charging port cover capacitive switch through the installation gap, causing the sensing area of ​​the capacitive switch to be unable to sense touch signals normally, greatly affecting the user experience. Summary of the invention

[0004] In view of this, the embodiments of the present disclosure provide a charging port cover and a vehicle, so that water cannot enter the sensing area of ​​the capacitive switch, thereby avoiding affecting the normal sensing of touch signals by the sensing area of ​​the capacitive switch. The technical solution is as follows:

[0005] In a first aspect, a charging port cover is provided, the charging port cover comprising a capacitive switch, a waterproof layer, a cover plate and a port box actuator;

[0006] The surface of the capacitive switch has a sensing area, the capacitive switch is signal-connected to the port box actuator, and the capacitive switch is mounted on the inner side of the cover plate;

[0007] The waterproof layer is located between the capacitive switch and the inner side of the cover plate, and covers the sensing area;

[0008] When the outer side of the cover plate is touched, the sensing area of ​​the capacitive switch senses a touch signal and sends it to the mouth box actuator, and the mouth box actuator actuates the cover plate.

[0009] In a possible implementation manner, the waterproof layer is elastic and is squeezed by the capacitive switch and the cover plate.

[0010] In a possible implementation, the waterproof layer is made of foam material.

[0011] In a possible implementation, a water barrier is further provided on the inner side of the cover plate, the water barrier is located on the upper side of the capacitive switch, and two ends of the water barrier exceed two ends of the capacitive switch.

[0012] In a possible implementation, a base plate is further included, the capacitive switch is installed between the cover plate and the base plate, a first fixing structure is provided between the base plate and the cover plate, the cover plate and the base plate are detachably connected via the first fixing structure, when the outer side of the cover plate is touched, the sensing area of ​​the capacitive switch senses a touch signal and sends it to the mouth box actuator, the mouth box actuator actuates the base plate to actuate the cover plate.

[0013] In a possible implementation, the outer surface of the bottom plate has a limiting structure, and the limiting structure is arranged around the capacitive switch to limit the movement of the capacitive switch on the surface of the bottom plate.

[0014] In a possible implementation, a positioning structure is provided between the outer surface of the base plate and the capacitor switch, the positioning structure includes a main positioning structure and an auxiliary positioning structure, the main positioning structure and the auxiliary positioning structure are asymmetrically located on both sides of the capacitor switch, the main positioning structure includes a first positioning structure and a second positioning structure that are adapted to each other and are respectively located on the base plate and the capacitor switch, the auxiliary positioning structure includes a third positioning structure and a fourth positioning structure that are adapted to each other and are respectively located on the base plate and the capacitor switch, so that the installation position of the capacitor switch on the base plate is determined by the main positioning structure and the auxiliary positioning structure.

[0015] In a possible implementation manner, a second fixing structure is provided between the outer surface of the bottom plate and the capacitive switch, and the bottom plate and the capacitive switch are detachably connected via the second fixing structure.

[0016] In one possible implementation, a waterproof shell is provided on the inner side of the cover plate, the waterproof shell has an opening, the capacitive switch has a plug-in terminal led out through a wiring harness, the plug-in terminal is used to extend from the opening into the waterproof shell and connect with an interface of a vehicle VIU (Vehicle Information Unit), a sealing plug is sleeved on the wiring harness, the sealing plug is adapted to the opening to seal the opening when the plug-in terminal is connected to the interface of the vehicle VIU.

[0017] In a second aspect, a vehicle is provided, comprising a charging port cover as described in any one of the first aspect.

[0018] In the solution shown in the present disclosure, the capacitive switch is installed on the inner side of the cover plate, and only a small amount of external water can enter the inner side of the cover plate through the gap where the cover plate is installed. The waterproof layer arranged between the cover plate and the capacitive switch covers the sensing area of ​​the capacitive switch, and the waterproof layer also fills the gap between the capacitive switch and the cover plate, so that a small amount of water cannot enter the sensing area, thereby preventing it from affecting the normal sensing of touch signals in the sensing area of ​​the capacitive switch. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present disclosure, the drawings required for use in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present disclosure. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying any creative work.

[0020] Figure 1 is a structural schematic diagram of a charging port cover provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0021] Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of the AA cross-sectional structure of a charging port cover provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0022] Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of a structure of a charging port cover without a cover plate provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0023] Figure 4 is a structural schematic diagram of a capacitive switch provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0024] Figure 5 is a structural schematic diagram of a base plate provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0025] Figure 6 It is a structural schematic diagram of a base plate and a capacitive switch assembly provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0026] Description of Reference Numerals

[0027] 100. Mouth tube body; 200. Charging stand.

[0028] 1. Capacitive switch; 11. Sensing area; 12. Wiring harness; 13. Plug terminal; 14. Sealing plug; 2. Waterproof layer; 3. Cover plate; 4. Mouth box actuator; 5. Bottom plate; 51. Limiting structure; 52. Wiring harness fixing card; 6. Water barrier; 7. First fixing structure; 8. Second fixing structure; 9. Waterproof shell; 91. Opening; 101. First positioning structure; 102. Second positioning structure; 103. Third positioning structure; 104. Fourth positioning structure. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0029] In order to make the objectives, technical solutions and advantages of the present disclosure more clear, the embodiments of the present disclosure will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0030] The present embodiment relates to a charging port cover, which is classified according to the opening form, and specifically can be one of the forms such as a rotating charging port cover or an inward sliding charging port cover. The present embodiment does not limit the opening form of the charging port cover, and the structural features of the charging port cover will be specifically introduced below.

[0031] like Figure 1 The structure diagram of the charging port cover is shown in FIG. Figure 2 The AA cross-sectional structure diagram of the charging port cover is shown. Figure 3 The structure diagram of the charging port cover without the cover plate is shown as follows: Figure 4 The structure diagram of the capacitor switch is shown in FIG. Figure 5 The structure diagram of the bottom plate is shown in FIG. Figure 6 Shown is a schematic diagram of the structure of the base plate and the capacitor switch assembly.

[0032] refer to Figure 1 and 2 As shown, the charging port cover includes a capacitor switch 1, a waterproof layer 2, a cover plate 3 and a port box actuator 4, wherein the cover plate 3 is arranged at the port mouth of the port tube body 100 of the vehicle charging port, and a charging seat 200 is installed in the port tube body 100. The cover plate 3 can block the entry of most external water and play a protective role for the charging seat 200.

[0033] Continue to refer Figure 1 and Figure 2 , and refer to Figure 4 As shown, the surface of the capacitive switch 1 has a sensing area 11, the capacitive switch 1 is signal-connected to the port box actuator 4, and the capacitive switch 1 is mounted on the inner side of the cover plate 3. In order to facilitate the sensing area 11 of the capacitive switch 1 to function, the sensing area of ​​the capacitive switch 1 is arranged on the side of the capacitive switch 1 facing the cover plate 3.

[0034] Continue to refer Figure 2 As shown, the waterproof layer 2 is located between the capacitor switch 1 and the inner side of the cover plate 3, and covers the sensing area 11. For example, the waterproof layer 2 can be adhered to the capacitor switch 1, or can be adhered to the inner side of the cover plate 3, or can be simply clamped between the capacitor switch 1 and the cover plate. This embodiment does not limit the installation form of the waterproof layer 2 between the capacitor switch 1 and the cover plate, and it is sufficient that the waterproof layer 2 covers the sensing area 11.

[0035] In an example, the coverage of the waterproof layer 2 is greater than or equal to the sensing area 11 , and in order to improve the protection effect, the coverage of the waterproof layer 2 is greater than the sensing area 11 .

[0036] When the outer side of the cover plate 3 is touched, the sensing area 11 of the capacitive switch 1 senses a touch signal and sends it to the mouth box actuator 4 , and the mouth box actuator 4 actuates the cover plate 3 .

[0037] For example, when the charging port cover is a rotating charging port cover, the port box actuator 4 causes the cover plate 3 to rotate to open or close the vehicle charging port; when the charging port cover is an inward sliding charging port cover, the port box actuator 4 causes the cover plate 3 to slide to open or close the vehicle charging port.

[0038] Taking the charging port cover as a rotating charging port cover as an example, the port box actuator 4 includes a motor and a controller. A transmission mechanism is connected between the motor and the cover plate 3. After receiving the touch signal sent by the capacitive switch 1, the controller controls the motor to start, and the motor transmits power to the cover plate 3 through the transmission mechanism, thereby driving the cover plate 3 to rotate.

[0039] It should be pointed out that the inner side of the cover plate 3 refers to the side of the cover plate 3 sealing the pipe mouth of the pipe body 100, which faces the charging seat 200 after the vehicle charging port is closed, and the outer side is opposite to the inner side, which is the side facing away from the charging seat 200.

[0040] In the disclosed embodiment, the capacitive switch 1 is installed on the inner side of the cover plate 3, and only a small amount of external water can enter the inner side of the cover plate 3 through the gap where the cover plate 3 is installed, and the waterproof layer 2 arranged between the cover plate 3 and the capacitive switch 1 covers the sensing area 11 of the capacitive switch 1, and the waterproof layer 2 also fills the gap between the capacitive switch 1 and the cover plate 3, so that a small amount of water cannot enter the sensing area 11, thereby preventing it from affecting the normal sensing of touch signals by the sensing area 11 of the capacitive switch 1.

[0041] In one example, the waterproof layer 2 is elastic and is squeezed by the capacitive switch 1 and the cover plate 3. For example, the waterproof layer 2 can be a sheet of rubber or nylon. The area of ​​the waterproof layer 2 is larger than the area of ​​the sensing area 11 covered, and the thickness of the waterproof layer 2 is slightly larger than the gap between the cover plate 3 and the capacitive switch 1.

[0042] In this way, when the capacitor switch 1 is installed on the inner side of the cover plate 3, the capacitor switch 1 and the cover plate 3 squeeze the waterproof layer 2. The waterproof layer 2 can improve its ability to fill the gap between the capacitor switch 1 and the cover plate 3 by deformation, thereby further reducing the possibility of water entering the sensing area 11 from the gap between the capacitor switch 1 and the cover plate 3.

[0043] In one example, the waterproof layer 2 is made of a sheet of foam material, the area of ​​the sheet of foam is larger than the area of ​​the covered sensing area 11, and the thickness is slightly larger than the gap between the cover plate 3 and the capacitive switch 1. The deformation ability of the foam material is stronger than that of materials such as rubber or nylon, and the filling ability of the gap between the capacitive switch 1 and the cover plate 3 is also stronger, which can not only reduce the possibility of water entering the sensing area 11 from the gap between the capacitive switch 1 and the cover plate 3, but also because the foam is in a strong extrusion state, even if a small amount of water penetrates into the foam in rainy and snowy days, it is not enough to form an ice layer to affect the operation of the sensing area 11. At the same time, since the force required for the foam to produce the same deformation is small, the difficulty of assembly can also be reduced.

[0044] After a small amount of water from the outside enters the inner side of the cover plate 3 through the gap where the cover plate 3 is installed, it will slide downward due to gravity.

[0045] In one example, in order to further avoid or reduce the amount of water falling on the sensing area 11 of the capacitive switch 1, refer to Figure 2 , and combined with Figure 6 As shown, a water barrier 6 is also provided on the inner side of the cover plate 3. The water barrier 6 is located on the upper side of the capacitor switch 1, and the two ends of the water barrier 6 exceed the two ends of the capacitor switch 1. A small amount of water entering the inner side of the cover plate 3 from the upper side gap of the cover plate 3 will first fall on the water barrier 6 and be blocked by the water barrier 6. In this way, the amount of water falling on the sensing area 11 of the capacitor switch 1 can be further reduced, which is conducive to avoiding the problem that the sensing area 11 cannot work normally.

[0046] In an example, the capacitive switch 1 can be directly connected to and installed on the inner side of the cover plate 3 .

[0047] In another example, continue to refer to Figure 2 As shown, the charging port cover also includes a bottom plate 5, and the capacitive switch 1 is installed between the cover plate 3 and the bottom plate 5. A first fixing structure 7 is provided between the bottom plate 5 and the cover plate 3, and the cover plate 3 and the bottom plate 5 are detachably connected through the first fixing structure 7.

[0048] For example, the first fixing structure 7 may include a first fixing buckle and a first fixing slot that are adapted to each other, wherein the first fixing buckle and the first fixing slot are respectively located on the bottom plate 5 and the cover plate 3. For example, the first fixing buckle is located on the bottom plate 5, and the first fixing slot is located on the cover plate 3. For another example, referring to Figure 2 and Figure 6 As shown, the first fixing slot is located on the bottom plate 5 , and the first fixing buckle is located on the cover plate 3 .

[0049] In one example, the first fixing structure 7 includes a plurality of first fixing structures 7, which are respectively located on two opposite sides of the capacitive switch 1. For example, referring to Figure 6 As shown, the first fixing structures 7 include six, which are respectively located at the upper and lower sides of the capacitive switch 1 .

[0050] When the outer side of the cover plate 3 is touched, the sensing area 11 of the capacitive switch 1 senses a touch signal and sends it to the mouth box actuator 4. The mouth box actuator 4 actuates the base plate 5. Since the cover plate 3 is connected to the base plate 5, when the base plate 5 is actuated, the cover plate 3 is actuated accordingly.

[0051] For example, when the charging port cover is a rotating charging port cover, the port box actuator 4 causes the bottom plate 5 to rotate, and the cover plate 3 rotates accordingly, thereby realizing the opening or closing of the vehicle charging port; when the charging port cover is an inward sliding charging port cover, the port box actuator 4 causes the bottom plate 5 to slide, and the cover plate 3 slides accordingly, thereby realizing the opening or closing of the vehicle charging port.

[0052] Taking the rotary charging port cover as an example, one side of the bottom plate 5 has a first rotating structure 53, and the port of the port tube body 100 has a second rotating structure. The bottom plate 5 and the port tube body 100 are rotatably connected through the cooperation of the first rotating structure and the second rotating structure. The motor of the port box actuator 4 is connected to the bottom plate 5 through a transmission mechanism. After receiving the touch signal sent by the capacitive switch 1, the controller controls the motor to start, and the motor transmits power to the bottom plate 5 through the transmission mechanism, thereby driving the bottom plate 5 to rotate around the first rotating structure 53.

[0053] In one example, one of the first rotating structure of the bottom plate 5 and the second rotating structure of the mouth tube body 100 is a rotating shaft and the other is a rotating hole. For example, the first rotating structure is a rotating hole and the second rotating structure is a rotating shaft. For another example, the first rotating structure is a rotating shaft and the second rotating structure is a rotating hole.

[0054] Compared with the example in which the capacitor switch 1 is directly connected and installed on the inner side of the cover plate 3, the example in which the cover plate 3 is connected to the base plate 5 and the capacitor switch 1 is installed between the cover plate 3 and the base plate 5 can be more convenient when the capacitor switch 1 needs to be maintained, repaired or replaced.

[0055] For example, a technician only needs to remove the cover plate 3 to start diagnosing the capacitive switch 1 .

[0056] For another example, while ensuring safety, the user can disassemble the cover plate 3 by himself to observe the status of the capacitive switch 1, or display the status of the capacitive switch 1 to a technician through remote video for remote diagnosis.

[0057] In one example, the water retaining eyebrow 6 can be fixedly connected to the inner side of the cover plate 3. For example, the water retaining eyebrow 6 can be integrally formed with the cover plate 3, or it can be two separate components. The water retaining eyebrow 6 can be fixed to the inner side of the cover plate 3 by welding, bonding, etc.

[0058] In another example, reference Figure 6As shown, the water retaining eyebrow 6 can also be fixedly connected to the outer side of the bottom plate 5. For example, the water retaining eyebrow 6 can be integrally formed with the bottom plate 5, or can be two separate components. The water retaining eyebrow 6 can be fixed to the outer side of the bottom plate 5 by welding, bonding, etc.

[0059] It should be pointed out that the outer side of the bottom plate 5 refers to the side facing the cover plate 3 , and the inner side is opposite to the outer side and is the side facing away from the cover plate 3 .

[0060] In one example, the outer surface of the bottom plate 5 has a limiting structure 51, which is arranged around the capacitor switch 1 to limit the movement of the capacitor switch 1 on the surface of the bottom plate 5. For example, the body of the capacitor switch 1 is rectangular, and the limiting structure 51 is a rectangular ring baffle that surrounds the capacitor switch 1 and has a shape that matches the shape of the capacitor switch 1, or Figure 6 The multiple baffles shown are arranged in a rectangular shape, and the inner sides of the baffles are in contact with the body of the capacitive switch 1 .

[0061] It should be noted that the limiting structure 51 and the bottom plate 5 can be formed in one piece, or can be two separate components, and the limiting structure 51 can be fixed to the bottom plate 5 by welding, clamping, or the like.

[0062] As described above, the capacitor switch 1 is installed on the inner side of the limiting structure 51. By limiting the capacitor switch 1 with a barrier, it is possible to avoid the position of the capacitor switch 1 being offset due to vibration or gravity, causing the sensing area 11 of the capacitor switch 1 to be offset, or the position of the capacitor switch 1 and the waterproof layer 2 to be misaligned, resulting in a reduction in or even failure of the protective effect of the waterproof layer 2 on the sensing area 11.

[0063] In one example, the rectangular baffle includes at least four corner baffles located at the four corners of the capacitive switch 1 , so that a relatively stable limiting effect can be achieved for the capacitive switch 1 .

[0064] In one example, a positioning structure is provided between the outer surface of the bottom plate 5 and the capacitive switch 1 , and the positioning structure includes a main positioning structure and an auxiliary positioning structure, and the main positioning structure and the auxiliary positioning structure are asymmetrically located on both sides of the capacitive switch 1 .

[0065] In an example, the main positioning structure and the auxiliary positioning structure are respectively located at the upper and lower sides of the capacitive switch 1 , but the main positioning structure and the auxiliary positioning structure are non-centrally symmetrical relative to the center of the capacitive switch 1 .

[0066] For example, the positions of the main positioning structure and the auxiliary positioning structure are symmetrical relative to the center of the capacitor switch 1, but the structures and / or sizes of the main positioning structure and the auxiliary positioning structure are different; for another example, the structures and sizes of the main positioning structure and the auxiliary positioning structure are the same, but the positions of the main positioning structure and the auxiliary positioning structure are asymmetrical relative to the center of the capacitor switch 1; for another example, the structures and / or sizes of the main positioning structure and the auxiliary positioning structure are different, and the positions of the main positioning structure and the auxiliary positioning structure are asymmetrical relative to the center of the capacitor switch 1.

[0067] As described above, when installing the capacitive switch 1 , there will be no problem of accidentally installing it upside down, such as installing it left to right or up to bottom.

[0068] In one example, the main positioning structure includes a first positioning structure 101 and a second positioning structure 102 that are adapted to each other and are respectively located on the bottom plate 5 and the capacitive switch 1, and the auxiliary positioning structure includes a third positioning structure 103 and a fourth positioning structure 104 that are adapted to each other and are respectively located on the bottom plate 5 and the capacitive switch 1. For example, the first positioning structure 101 and the third positioning structure 103 are located on the capacitive switch 1, and the second positioning structure 102 and the fourth positioning structure 104 are located on the bottom plate 5.

[0069] In one example, in the first positioning structure 101 and the second positioning structure 102, one is a first positioning groove and the other is a first positioning protrusion that can be inserted into the first positioning groove; in the third positioning structure 103 and the fourth positioning structure 104, one is a second positioning groove and the other is a second positioning protrusion that can be inserted into the second positioning groove.

[0070] For example, the first positioning structure 101 is a first positioning groove, and the second positioning structure 102 is a first positioning protrusion, or the first positioning structure 101 is a first positioning protrusion, and the second positioning structure 102 is a first positioning groove; the third positioning structure 103 is a second positioning groove, and the fourth positioning structure 104 is a second positioning protrusion, or the third positioning structure 103 is a second positioning protrusion, and the fourth positioning structure 104 is a second positioning groove.

[0071] refer to Figure 5As shown, the first positioning structure 101 is a first positioning protrusion, the second positioning structure 102 is a first positioning groove, the third positioning structure 103 is a second positioning protrusion, and the fourth positioning structure 104 is a second positioning groove as an example. When installing the capacitor switch 1, align the first positioning structure 101 with the second positioning structure 102, align the third positioning structure 103 with the fourth positioning structure 104, and then press the capacitor switch 1 to the bottom plate 5, so that the first positioning structure 101 is inserted into the second positioning structure 102, and the third positioning structure 103 is inserted into the fourth positioning structure 104, and the capacitor switch 1 can be installed at the designated position on the bottom plate 5, avoiding the subsequent installation of the waterproof layer 2 and the cover plate 3. Misalignment of the position of the waterproof layer 2 and the capacitor switch 1, or causing deviation in the position of the sensing area 11.

[0072] In one example, a second fixing structure 8 is provided between the outer surface of the bottom plate 5 and the capacitive switch 1 , and the bottom plate 5 and the capacitive switch 1 are detachably connected via the second fixing structure 8 .

[0073] In one example, the second fixing structure 8 may include a second fixing buckle and a second fixing slot that are adapted to each other, wherein the second fixing buckle and the second fixing slot are respectively located on the bottom plate 5 and the capacitive switch 1. For example, the second fixing buckle is located on the bottom plate 5, and the second fixing slot is located on the capacitive switch 1. For another example, the second fixing slot is located on the bottom plate 5, and the second fixing buckle is located on the capacitive switch 1.

[0074] In one example, reference Figure 2 and Figure 6 As shown, the second fixed card slot can also be set on the limiting structure 51, and the second fixed buckle is set on the capacitive switch 1.

[0075] As described above, the capacitive switch 1 can be installed more stably inside the limiting structure 51 , and the connection between the capacitive switch 1 and the bottom plate 5 is also more stable.

[0076] In one example, a waterproof shell 9 is provided on the inner side of the cover plate 3, and the waterproof shell 9 has an opening 91. The capacitor switch 1 has a plug-in terminal 13 led out through a wiring harness 12, and the plug-in terminal 13 is used to extend from the opening 91 into the waterproof shell 9 to connect with the interface of the vehicle VIU. A sealing plug 14 is provided on the wiring harness 12, and the sealing plug 14 is adapted to the opening 91 to seal the opening 91 when the plug-in terminal 13 is connected to the interface of the vehicle VIU. The controller of the port box actuator 4 is also connected to the vehicle VIU.

[0077] In one example, the waterproof housing 9 can be connected to the inner side of the cover plate 3, and can also refer to Figure 4 , Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, it is connected to the outer side of the bottom plate 5. Take the waterproof housing 9 connected to the outer side of the bottom plate 5 as an example.

[0078] For example, the waterproof housing 9 and the bottom plate 5 may be integrally formed, or may be two separate components fixed together by welding or screws.

[0079] After the capacitor switch 1 is installed, the plug terminal 13 can be inserted into the waterproof housing 9 and connected to the interface of the vehicle VIU, so as to facilitate the signal transmission between the capacitor switch 1 and the controller of the port box actuator 4, and to power the capacitor switch 1, and then the opening 91 is blocked by the sealing plug 14 on the wiring harness 12. In this way, the connection between the capacitor switch 1 and the interface of the vehicle VIU can be prevented from being invaded by water, which may affect the signal transmission and power supply of the capacitor switch 1.

[0080] In one example, the opening 91 of the waterproof housing 9 may face the cover plate 3 , or the axis thereof may be parallel to the cover plate 3 and the bottom plate 5 .

[0081] Taking the case where the axis of the opening 91 is parallel to the cover plate 3 and the bottom plate 5 as an example, compared with the opening 91 facing the cover plate 3, a larger installation space can be provided to avoid the cover plate 3 from squeezing the wiring harness 12, which may cause damage to the wiring harness 12 or the cover plate 3 may be installed loosely.

[0082] In one example, a harness fixing card 52 is further provided on the outer side of the bottom plate 5, which can fix the harness 12 on the surface of the bottom plate 5, and prevent the harness 12 from shaking in the space between the cover plate 3 and the bottom plate 5, causing collision between the harness 12 and the cover plate 3, the bottom plate 5, and the body of the capacitor switch 1. This may affect the service life of the harness 12, or cause the connection between the cover plate 3, the bottom plate 5, and the capacitor switch 1 to become loose.

[0083] In the disclosed embodiment, the capacitive switch 1 is installed on the inner side of the cover plate 3, and only a small amount of external water can enter the inner side of the cover plate 3 through the gap where the cover plate 3 is installed, and the waterproof layer 2 arranged between the cover plate 3 and the capacitive switch 1 covers the sensing area 11 of the capacitive switch 1, and the waterproof layer 2 also fills the gap between the capacitive switch 1 and the cover plate 3, so that a small amount of water cannot enter the sensing area 11, thereby preventing it from affecting the normal sensing of touch signals by the sensing area 11 of the capacitive switch 1.

[0084] The present embodiment also provides a vehicle, comprising a charging port cover as described in any of the examples above, wherein a cover plate 3 of the charging port cover is arranged at the mouth of a port tube body 100 of the automobile charging port, a charging seat 200 is installed in the port tube body 100, and the cover plate 3 can block the entry of most external water, thereby protecting the charging seat 200.

[0085] In the disclosed embodiment, the capacitor switch 1 in the vehicle charging port cover is installed on the inner side of the cover plate 3, and only a small amount of external water can enter the inner side of the cover plate 3 through the gap where the cover plate 3 is installed. The waterproof layer 2 arranged between the cover plate 3 and the capacitor switch 1 covers the sensing area 11 of the capacitor switch 1, and the waterproof layer 2 also fills the gap between the capacitor switch 1 and the cover plate 3, so that a small amount of water cannot enter the sensing area 11, thereby preventing it from affecting the normal sensing of touch signals by the sensing area 11 of the capacitor switch 1.

[0086] The above are only preferred embodiments of the present disclosure and are not intended to limit the present disclosure. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principles of the present disclosure should be included in the protection scope of the present disclosure.

Claims

1. A charging port cover, characterized in that: The charging port cover comprises a capacitive switch (1), a waterproof layer (2), a cover plate (3) and a port box actuator (4); The surface of the capacitive switch (1) has a sensing area (11), the capacitive switch (1) is signal-connected to the port box actuator (4), and the capacitive switch (1) is mounted on the inner side of the cover plate (3); The waterproof layer (2) is located between the capacitive switch (1) and the inner side of the cover plate (3), and covers the sensing area (11); When the outer side of the cover plate (3) is touched, the sensing area (11) of the capacitive switch (1) senses a touch signal and sends it to the mouth box actuator (4), and the mouth box actuator (4) actuates the cover plate (3).

2. The charging port cover according to claim 1, characterized in that: The waterproof layer (2) is elastic and is squeezed by the capacitive switch (1) and the cover plate (3).

3. The charging port cover according to claim 1, characterized in that: The waterproof layer (2) is made of foam material.

4. The charging port cover according to claim 1, characterized in that: A water barrier (6) is also provided on the inner side of the cover plate (3); the water barrier (6) is located on the upper side of the capacitive switch (1), and two ends of the water barrier (6) exceed two ends of the capacitive switch (1).

5. The charging port cover according to claim 1, characterized in that: The invention also comprises a base plate (5), the capacitive switch (1) being installed between the cover plate (3) and the base plate (5), a first fixing structure (7) being provided between the base plate (5) and the cover plate (3), the cover plate (3) and the base plate (5) being detachably connected via the first fixing structure (7), when the outer side of the cover plate (3) is touched, the sensing area (11) of the capacitive switch (1) senses a touch signal and sends it to the mouth box actuator (4), and the mouth box actuator (4) actuates the base plate (5) to actuate the cover plate (3).

6. The charging port cover according to claim 5, characterized in that: The outer surface of the bottom plate (5) has a limiting structure (51), and the limiting structure (51) is arranged around the capacitive switch (1) and is used to limit the movement of the capacitive switch (1) on the surface of the bottom plate (5).

7. The charging port cover according to claim 5, characterized in that: A positioning structure is provided between the outer surface of the bottom plate (5) and the capacitive switch (1), the positioning structure comprising a main positioning structure and an auxiliary positioning structure, the main positioning structure and the auxiliary positioning structure being asymmetrically located on both sides of the capacitive switch (1), the main positioning structure comprising a first positioning structure (101) and a second positioning structure (102) which are adapted to each other and are respectively located on the bottom plate (5) and the capacitive switch (1), the auxiliary positioning structure comprising a third positioning structure (103) and a fourth positioning structure (104) which are adapted to each other and are respectively located on the bottom plate (5) and the capacitive switch (1), so that the installation position of the capacitive switch (1) on the bottom plate (5) is determined by the main positioning structure and the auxiliary positioning structure.

8. The charging port cover according to claim 5, characterized in that: A second fixing structure (8) is provided between the outer surface of the bottom plate (5) and the capacitive switch (1), and the bottom plate (5) and the capacitive switch (1) are detachably connected via the second fixing structure (8).

9. The charging port cover according to claim 1, characterized in that: A waterproof shell (9) is provided on the inner side of the cover plate (3), and the waterproof shell (9) has an opening (91). The capacitive switch (1) has a plug-in terminal (13) led out through a wiring harness (12), and the plug-in terminal (13) is used to extend from the opening (91) into the waterproof shell (9) to connect with the interface of the vehicle VIU. A sealing plug (14) is sleeved on the wiring harness (12), and the sealing plug (14) is adapted to the opening (91) so as to seal the opening (91) when the plug-in terminal (13) is connected with the interface of the vehicle VIU.

10. A vehicle, characterized in that: The vehicle comprises the charging port cover according to any one of claims 1-9.

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