Unlocking driving device of automobile cabin cover

By using a combination of plastic brackets and elastic reset parts, the existing automobile nacelle unlocking device has been solved, and a lightweight, simple installation and stable unlocking device has been achieved.

CN222276445UActive Publication Date: 2024-12-31BEIJING AUTOMOBILE WORKS CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202421041301.4
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-05-14
Publication Date
2024-12-31
Estimated Expiration
2034-05-14

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Technical Problem

The unlocking device of the existing car nacelle cover uses metal parts made of sheet metal, which leads to heavier weight, cumbersome installation and prone to abnormal noise during work.

Method used

A plastic bracket is used instead of the fixed bracket processed by sheet metal, fixed to the guard plate by clamping, and the operating handle is driven by elastic reset parts to achieve lightweight, simple installation and no abnormal noise.

Benefits of technology

The car nacelle cover unlocking device is lighter in mass, simpler in installation, and no abnormal noise during work, improving overall stability and aesthetics.

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Abstract

The utility model provides an unlocking driving device of an automobile cabin cover. The unlocking driving device comprises a protective plate (10), a plastic support (20), an operating handle (30) and an elastic reset piece (40). The protection plate can be fixed in the automobile. And the plastic bracket is clamped and fixed on the protective plate. The operating handle is movably arranged on the plastic support between an initial position and an unlocking position, and the operating handle can drive a locking device of the automobile cabin cover in the process of moving from the initial position to the unlocking position. The elastic reset piece applies elastic restoring force to the plastic support and the operation handle so as to drive the operation handle to move towards the initial position. The unlocking driving device of the automobile engine room cover is lighter in weight, simple to install and free of abnormal sound during working.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of automobile manufacturing, in particular to an unlocking driving device for an automobile engine compartment cover. Background Art

[0002] The unlocking of the car hood is usually achieved by a fixed bracket, an operating handle and a pull wire. The fixed bracket is used to install the operating handle on the guard plate. By pulling the operating handle, the pull wire can be driven to unlock the car hood. At present, the fixed bracket on the car is usually a metal part processed by sheet metal, which has the problems of heavy weight, cumbersome installation and easy to make abnormal noise during operation. Summary of the invention

[0003] The utility model aims to provide an unlocking driving device for a car engine hood, which is lighter in weight, simpler to install and does not make abnormal noise when working.

[0004] The utility model provides an unlocking driving device for a car engine hood, comprising a guard plate, a plastic bracket, an operating handle and an elastic reset member. The guard plate can be fixed inside the car. The plastic bracket is fixed to the guard plate by snapping. The operating handle is movably arranged on the plastic bracket between an initial position and an unlocking position, and the locking device of the car engine hood can be driven during the movement of the operating handle from the initial position to the unlocking position. The elastic reset member applies an elastic restoring force to the plastic bracket and the operating handle to drive the operating handle to move toward the initial position.

[0005] The unlocking drive device of the automobile engine hood provided by the utility model is fixed to the guard plate by a plastic bracket in a clamping manner, replacing the fixing bracket processed by sheet metal. The plastic bracket is lighter in weight, simpler to install, and will not make abnormal noise even if it is slightly deformed during operation.

[0006] In another schematic embodiment of the unlocking drive device of the automobile hood, a mounting hole and a sliding hole are formed on the guard plate, the sliding hole extends along a mounting direction and one end of the sliding hole is connected to the mounting hole, and the width of the mounting hole in a direction perpendicular to the mounting direction is greater than the width of the sliding hole. The plastic bracket includes a bracket body, a locking block portion and a connecting portion. The connecting portion connects the bracket body and the locking block portion. The locking block portion can pass through the mounting hole to make the bracket body fit on the guard plate, and the connecting portion can slide into the sliding hole along the mounting direction, so that the locking block portion and the bracket body fit on two surfaces of the guard plate, and the plastic bracket is fixed to the guard plate. The above structure facilitates the installation of the plastic bracket.

[0007] In another exemplary embodiment of the unlocking drive device of the automobile engine hood, a locking hole is further formed on the guard plate. The plastic bracket also includes an elastic clamping part. When the locking block part passes through the locking hole to make the bracket body fit the guard plate, the plastic bracket can be deformed under the push of the guard plate, so that the elastic clamping part moves to an unlocking position. When the connecting part slides into the sliding hole, the elastic clamping part can be inserted into the locking hole under the action of the elastic restoring force to prevent the plastic bracket from moving relative to the guard plate in the opposite direction of the installation direction. Thereby, the stability of the installation of the plastic bracket is further improved.

[0008] In another exemplary embodiment of the unlocking drive device of the automobile engine hood, two fixing grooves extending along the installation direction are formed at the edge of the guard plate. The plastic bracket also includes two hook parts, each hook part is connected to the bracket body, and when the connecting part slides into the sliding hole, the two hook parts slide into the two fixing grooves one by one, and the bracket body and the two hook parts are attached to the two surfaces of the guard plate. Thereby, the stability of the installation of the plastic bracket is further improved.

[0009] In another exemplary embodiment of the unlocking drive device of the automobile bonnet, the plastic bracket includes two cylindrical pivot shafts, the axes of the two pivot shafts coincide, and two pivot holes are formed on the operating handle. The two pivot shafts are correspondingly arranged in the two pivot holes, so that the operating handle rotates between the initial position and the unlocking position relative to the plastic bracket. The above structure facilitates the installation of the operating handle.

[0010] In another exemplary embodiment of the unlocking drive device of the automobile bonnet, the guard plate is recessed inward at the edge to form a mounting cavity, and the plastic bracket is located in the mounting cavity. A portion of the operating handle is flat and is flush with the guard plate when the operating handle is in the initial position, thereby improving the integrity and aesthetics.

[0011] In another exemplary embodiment of the unlocking drive device for the automobile engine hood, the plastic bracket further includes a cylindrical torsion spring installation shaft, the axis of the torsion spring installation shaft coincides with the axis of the pivot shaft, and the elastic reset member is a torsion spring sleeved on the torsion spring installation shaft and with two ends respectively abutting against the plastic bracket and the operating handle. The above structure is simple and easy to assemble.

[0012] In another exemplary embodiment of the unlocking drive device of the automobile bonnet, the unlocking drive device further includes a sleeve and a pull wire. One end of the sleeve abuts against the plastic bracket, and the other end can be connected to the locking device of the automobile bonnet. The pull wire is passed through the sleeve, one end of the pull wire is connected to the operating handle, and the other end can be connected to the locking device of the automobile bonnet. When the operating handle moves from the initial position to the unlocking position, the pull wire can be driven to move relative to the sleeve to drive the locking device of the automobile bonnet.

[0013] In another exemplary embodiment of the unlocking drive device of the automobile engine hood, the unlocking drive device further includes a clamp head, which is cylindrical, and the pull wire is fixed between the two axial ends of the clamp head. The operating handle includes two plate-shaped pivoting parts perpendicular to the axis of the pivot hole, each of which is formed with a connecting hole, the two connecting holes are coaxial, the two axial ends of the clamp head are penetrated through the connecting holes, and the end of the pull wire is located between the two plate-shaped pivoting parts. The above structure is simple and easy to process.

[0014] In another exemplary embodiment of the unlocking drive device of the automobile hood, a mounting slot is formed on one of the two plate-shaped pivoting parts, the mounting slot communicates with the connecting hole and the edge of the plate-shaped pivoting part, the width of the mounting slot gradually decreases from the outside to the inside in a direction perpendicular to the plate-shaped pivoting part, and the end of the pull wire can enter between the two plate-shaped pivoting parts through the mounting slot. The above structure facilitates the installation of the clamp and the pull wire. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0015] The following drawings are only used to illustrate and explain the present invention, and do not limit the scope of the present invention.

[0016] Figure 1 The present invention is a structural schematic diagram of a schematic implementation of an unlocking drive device for a vehicle bonnet.

[0017] Figure 2 The figure is a partial structural diagram of the unlocking drive device of the automobile bonnet.

[0018] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the guard plate.

[0019] Figure 4 Schematic diagram of the structure of the plastic bracket.

[0020] Figure 5 This is a schematic structural diagram of the unlocking drive device of the automobile bonnet from another perspective.

[0021] Figure 6 The figure is a partial structural diagram of the unlocking drive device of the automobile bonnet.

[0022] Figure 7 It is a partial cross-sectional schematic diagram of an unlocking drive device for a vehicle bonnet.

[0023] Figure 8 Another partial cross-sectional schematic diagram of the unlocking drive device of the automobile bonnet.

[0024] Description of symbols

[0025] 10 Guard

[0026] 11 Mounting holes

[0027] 12 Slide hole

[0028] 13 Locking hole

[0029] 14 Fixing slot

[0030] 15 Mounting cavity

[0031] 20 Plastic bracket

[0032] 21 Bracket body

[0033] 22 Locking block

[0034] 23 Connection

[0035] 24 elastic clamping part

[0036] 25 Hook

[0037] 26 Pivot shaft

[0038] 27 Torsion spring mounting shaft

[0039] 30 Operating handle

[0040] 31 Pivot hole

[0041] 32 Plate-shaped pivot joint

[0042] 321 Connection hole

[0043] 322 Mounting slots

[0044] 40 Elastic return element

[0045] 51 Casing

[0046] 52 Pull Wire

[0047] 53 Card head

[0048] A Installation direction. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0049] In order to have a clearer understanding of the technical features, purposes and effects of the utility model, the specific implementation methods of the utility model are now described with reference to the accompanying drawings. The same reference numerals in the drawings represent components with the same structure or similar structures but the same functions.

[0050] In this document, “exemplary” means “serving as an example, instance or illustration”, and any diagram or implementation described in this document as “exemplary” should not be interpreted as a more preferred or more advantageous technical solution.

[0051] In order to make the drawings concise, each figure only schematically shows the parts related to the utility model, which do not represent the actual structure of the product.

[0052] Figure 1 The present invention is a structural schematic diagram of a schematic implementation of an unlocking drive device for a vehicle bonnet. Figure 2 This is a partial structural diagram of the unlocking drive device of the automobile hood. Figure 1 and Figure 2 The unlocking driving device of the automobile engine hood includes a guard plate 10, a plastic bracket 20, an operating handle 30 and an elastic reset member 40.

[0053] The cover plate 10 can be fixed inside the vehicle. Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the guard plate. Figure 3 In the exemplary embodiment, a mounting hole 11 and a sliding hole 12 are formed on the guard plate 10. The sliding hole 12 extends along a mounting direction A and one end is connected to the mounting hole 11. The width of the mounting hole 11 in a direction perpendicular to the mounting direction A is greater than the width of the sliding hole 12.

[0054] The plastic bracket 20 is fixed to the guard plate 10 by snapping. Figure 4 Schematic diagram of the structure of the plastic bracket. Figure 5 This is a structural schematic diagram of the unlocking drive device of the automobile hood from another perspective. Figure 4 and Figure 5 In the exemplary embodiment, the plastic bracket 20 includes a bracket body 21 , a locking block portion 22 and a connecting portion 23 .

[0055] The connecting portion 23 connects the bracket body 21 and the locking block portion 22. The locking block portion 22 can pass through the mounting hole 11 to make the bracket body 21 fit on the guard plate 10. Then, the connecting portion 23 can slide into the sliding hole 12 along the mounting direction A, so that the locking block portion 22 and the bracket body 21 fit on two surfaces of the guard plate 10, and the plastic bracket 20 is fixed to the guard plate 10. The above structure of the guard plate 10 and the plastic bracket 20 facilitates the installation of the plastic bracket 20, but is not limited thereto. In other exemplary embodiments, the guard plate 10 and the plastic bracket 20 may also adopt other clamping structures.

[0056] The operating handle 30 is movably disposed on the plastic bracket 20 between an initial position and an unlocking position. The operating handle 30 can drive the locking device of the vehicle hood during the movement from the initial position to the unlocking position.

[0057] Figure 6 This is a partial structural diagram of the unlocking drive device of the automobile hood. Figure 2 and Figure 6In the exemplary embodiment, the plastic bracket 20 includes two cylindrical pivot shafts 26, and the axes of the two pivot shafts 26 coincide with each other. Two pivot holes 31 are formed on the operating handle 30, and the two pivot shafts 26 are respectively arranged in the two pivot holes 31, so that the operating handle 30 can rotate between the initial position and the unlocked position relative to the plastic bracket 20. The above structure facilitates the installation of the operating handle 30. However, it is not limited to this. In other exemplary embodiments, the operating handle 30 can also be movably installed on the plastic bracket 20 using other structures.

[0058] The elastic restoring member 40 applies elastic restoring force to the plastic bracket 20 and the operating handle 30 to drive the operating handle 30 to move toward the initial position. Figure 2 and Figure 4 The plastic bracket 20 further includes a cylindrical torsion spring installation shaft 27, the torsion spring installation shaft 27 coincides with the axis of the pivot shaft 26, and the elastic reset member 40 is a torsion spring sleeved on the torsion spring installation shaft 27 and with two ends respectively against the plastic bracket 20 and the operating handle 30. The above structure is simple and easy to assemble. However, it is not limited to this. In other exemplary embodiments, the elastic reset member 40 can also be other components with elastic restoring force, such as a tension spring.

[0059] The unlocking drive device of the automobile engine hood provided by the utility model is fixed to the guard plate 10 by a plastic bracket 20 in a clamping manner, replacing the fixing bracket processed by sheet metal. The plastic bracket 20 is lighter in weight, easier to install, and will not make abnormal noise even if it is slightly deformed during operation.

[0060] In an exemplary embodiment, referring to Figure 1 The guard plate 10 is recessed inward at the edge to form a mounting cavity 15. The plastic bracket 20 is located in the mounting cavity 15. A portion of the operating handle 30 is in the shape of a flat plate, and is flush with the guard plate 10 when the operating handle 30 is in the initial position, thereby improving the integrity and aesthetics.

[0061] In an exemplary embodiment, referring to Figure 3 to Figure 4 The guard plate 10 is formed with two fixing grooves 14 extending along the installation direction A at the edge. The plastic bracket 20 also includes two hooks 25, each hook 25 is connected to the bracket body 21, and when the connecting portion 23 slides into the sliding hole 12, the two hooks 25 slide into the two fixing grooves 14 one by one, and the bracket body 21 and the two hooks 25 are attached to the two surfaces of the guard plate 10. This further improves the stability of the installation of the plastic bracket 20.

[0062] In an exemplary embodiment, referring to Figure 5 and Figure 6The unlocking drive device further includes a sleeve 51 and a pull wire 52. One end of the sleeve 51 abuts against the plastic bracket 20, and the other end can be connected to the locking device of the automobile hood. The pull wire 52 is passed through the sleeve 51, one end of the pull wire 52 is connected to the operating handle 30, and the other end can be connected to the locking device of the automobile hood. When the operating handle 30 moves from the initial position to the unlocking position, it can drive the pull wire 52 to move relative to the sleeve 51 to drive the locking device of the automobile hood.

[0063] In an exemplary embodiment, referring to Figure 6 The unlocking drive device further includes a clamp head 53, which is cylindrical. The pull wire 52 is fixed between the two axial ends of the clamp head 53. The operating handle 30 includes two plate-shaped pivoting parts 32 perpendicular to the axis of the pivot hole 31, each of which is formed with a connecting hole 321, and the two connecting holes 321 are coaxial. The two axial ends of the clamp head 53 are inserted into the connecting hole 321, and the end of the pull wire 52 is located between the two plate-shaped pivoting parts 32. The above structure is simple and easy to process.

[0064] In an exemplary embodiment, referring to Figure 6 A mounting slot 322 is formed on one of the two plate-shaped pivotal parts 32. The mounting slot 322 communicates with the connection hole 321 and the edge of the plate-shaped pivotal part 32. The width of the mounting slot 322 gradually decreases from the outside to the inside in a direction perpendicular to the plate-shaped pivotal part 32. The end of the pull wire 52 can enter between the two plate-shaped pivotal parts 32 through the mounting slot 322 with a guiding function. The above structure facilitates the installation of the clamp 53 and the pull wire 52.

[0065] Figure 7 and Figure 8 This is a partial cross-sectional schematic diagram of the unlocking drive device of the automobile engine hood. Figure 3 , Figure 4 , Figure 7 and Figure 8 In the exemplary embodiment, a locking hole 13 is formed on the guard plate 10. The plastic bracket 20 also includes an elastic clamping portion 24. Figure 7 When the locking block 22 passes through the locking hole 13 to make the bracket body 21 fit the guard plate 10, the plastic bracket 20 can be deformed under the push of the guard plate 10, so that the elastic clamping part 24 moves to an unlocking position. Figure 8 When the connecting portion 23 slides into the sliding hole 12, the elastic clamping portion 24 can be inserted into the locking hole 13 under the action of the elastic restoring force to prevent the plastic bracket 20 from moving relative to the guard plate 10 in the opposite direction of the installation direction A. Under the obstruction of the elastic clamping portion 24, the plastic bracket 20 cannot slide and fall off relative to the guard plate 10, thereby further improving the stability of the installation of the plastic bracket 20.

[0066] It should be understood that although this specification is described according to various embodiments, not every embodiment contains only one independent technical solution. This narrative method of the specification is only for the sake of clarity. Those skilled in the art should regard the specification as a whole. The technical solutions in each embodiment may also be appropriately combined to form other implementation methods that can be understood by those skilled in the art.

[0067] The series of detailed descriptions listed above are only specific descriptions of feasible embodiments of the present utility model. They are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present utility model. Any equivalent implementation scheme or changes that do not deviate from the technical spirit of the present utility model, such as combination, division or repetition of features, should be included in the scope of protection of the present utility model.

Claims

1. An unlocking drive device for a car bonnet, characterized in that: include: A guard plate (10) capable of being fixed inside the vehicle; A plastic bracket (20) which is clamped and fixed to the guard plate (10); as well as an operating handle (30) movably disposed on the plastic bracket (20) between an initial position and an unlocked position, wherein the operating handle (30) is capable of driving a locking device of a vehicle bonnet during movement from the initial position to the unlocked position; as well as An elastic restoring member (40) applies an elastic restoring force to the plastic bracket (20) and the operating handle (30) to drive the operating handle (30) to move toward the initial position.

2. The unlocking drive device for the automobile bonnet according to claim 1, characterized in that: The guard plate (10) is formed with a mounting hole (11) and a sliding hole (12); the sliding hole (12) extends along a mounting direction (A) and one end of the sliding hole (12) is connected to the mounting hole (11); the width of the mounting hole (11) in a direction perpendicular to the mounting direction (A) is greater than the width of the sliding hole (12); the plastic bracket (20) comprises a bracket body (21), a locking block portion (22) and a connecting portion (23); the connecting portion (23) connects the bracket body (21) and the locking block portion (22); the locking block portion (22) can pass through the mounting hole (11) so that the bracket body (21) is attached to the guard plate (10); the connecting portion (23) can slide into the sliding hole (12) along the mounting direction (A) so that the locking block portion (22) and the bracket body (21) are attached to two surfaces of the guard plate (10), thereby fixing the plastic bracket (20) to the guard plate (10).

3. The unlocking drive device for the automobile bonnet according to claim 2, characterized in that: The guard plate (10) is also formed with a locking hole (13); the plastic bracket (20) further comprises an elastic clamping portion (24); when the locking block portion (22) passes through the locking hole (13) so that the bracket body (21) fits the guard plate (10), the plastic bracket (20) can be deformed under the push of the guard plate (10) so that the elastic clamping portion (24) moves to an unlocking position; when the connecting portion (23) slides into the sliding hole (12), the elastic clamping portion (24) can be inserted into the locking hole (13) under the action of an elastic restoring force to prevent the plastic bracket (20) from moving relative to the guard plate (10) in a direction opposite to the installation direction (A).

4. The unlocking drive device for the automobile bonnet according to claim 2, characterized in that: The guard plate (10) is formed with two fixing grooves (14) extending along the installation direction (A) at the edge; the plastic bracket (20) further comprises two hook portions (25), each of the hook portions (25) being connected to the bracket body (21); when the connecting portion (23) slides into the sliding hole (12), the two hook portions (25) slide into the two fixing grooves (14) in a one-to-one correspondence, and the bracket body (21) and the two hook portions (25) are attached to two surfaces of the guard plate (10).

5. The unlocking drive device for a vehicle bonnet as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: The plastic bracket (20) comprises two cylindrical pivot shafts (26), the axes of the two pivot shafts (26) coincide with each other, and the operating handle (30) is formed with two pivot holes (31), and the two pivot shafts (26) are respectively inserted into the two pivot holes (31), so that the operating handle (30) can rotate between the initial position and the unlocking position relative to the plastic bracket (20).

6. The unlocking drive device for the automobile bonnet according to claim 5, characterized in that: The guard plate (10) is recessed inward at an edge to form a mounting cavity (15), and the plastic bracket (20) is located in the mounting cavity (15); a portion of the operating handle (30) is in the shape of a flat plate, and is flush with the guard plate (10) when the operating handle (30) is located at the initial position.

7. The unlocking drive device for a vehicle bonnet as claimed in claim 5, characterized in that: The plastic bracket (20) further comprises a cylindrical torsion spring mounting shaft (27), the axis of the torsion spring mounting shaft (27) coincides with the axis of the pivot shaft (26), and the elastic reset member (40) is a torsion spring sleeved on the torsion spring mounting shaft (27) and with its two ends respectively abutting against the plastic bracket (20) and the operating handle (30).

8. The unlocking drive device for a vehicle bonnet as claimed in claim 5, characterized in that: The unlocking drive device also includes: a sleeve (51), one end of which abuts against the plastic bracket (20) and the other end of which can be connected to a locking device of a car bonnet; and A pull wire (52) is passed through the sleeve (51), one end of the pull wire (52) is connected to the operating handle (30), and the other end can be connected to a locking device of a vehicle bonnet, and when the operating handle (30) moves from the initial position to the unlocking position, the pull wire (52) can be driven to move relative to the sleeve (51) to drive the locking device of the vehicle bonnet.

9. The unlocking drive device for a vehicle bonnet as claimed in claim 8, characterized in that: The unlocking drive device also includes a clamp (53) which is cylindrical, and the pull wire (52) is fixed between the two axial ends of the clamp (53); the operating handle (30) includes two plate-like pivot parts (32) perpendicular to the axis of the pivot hole (31), each of the plate-like pivot parts (32) is formed with a connecting hole (321), the two connecting holes (321) are coaxial, the two axial ends of the clamp (53) are passed through the connecting holes (321), and the end of the pull wire (52) is located between the two plate-like pivot parts (32).

10. The unlocking drive device for a vehicle bonnet as claimed in claim 9, characterized in that: A mounting slot (322) is formed on one of the two plate-like pivotal parts (32), and the mounting slot (322) is connected to the connection hole (321) and the edge of the plate-like pivotal part (32). The width of the mounting slot (322) gradually decreases from the outside to the inside in a direction perpendicular to the plate-like pivotal part (32), and the end of the pull wire (52) can pass through the mounting slot (322) and enter between the two plate-like pivotal parts (32).