Charging assembly used in automobile and automobile thereof

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of vehicles, in particular to an in-vehicle charging assembly and an automobile with the same. A charging assembly used in a vehicle comprises a protection plate provided with a charging hole; the charging seat is rotationally connected to the protective plate, and a charging interface for charging is formed in the charging seat; the operation piece is located on one side of the protection plate, connected with the charging base and provided with an operation part, and the operation part is far away from the rotating connection position of the charging base and the protection plate in the first direction; the stopping mechanism is arranged close to the operation part in the second direction; moreover, when the charging seat rotates relative to the protective plate and the charging interface is exposed, the stopping mechanism can stop the charging seat so as to prevent the charging seat from continuously rotating. An automobile includes an in-vehicle charging assembly. The overall deformation of the operating part and the charging base can be reduced, so that the sensing intensity and rigidity when the cover plate is opened are improved, and the user experience is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the field of vehicle technology, and in particular to an in-vehicle charging assembly and a vehicle thereof. Background Art

[0002] When decorating the interior of a car, corresponding power sockets are arranged to charge electronic devices such as mobile phones, computers and tablets through the power sockets. Usually, the power sockets on the car are generally set to be hidden to save space inside the car and make the space inside the car more concise.

[0003] Hidden power sockets are usually connected to the interior parts of the car by rotation. When needed, the power socket can be rotated to expose the power socket. In order to maintain the texture of the car interior, the material of the power socket is generally softer when it is designed. Therefore, when the power socket is pulled and rotated, the power socket is more likely to deform, resulting in poor strength and rigidity in the user's perception, and a poor user experience. Utility Model Content

[0004] Based on this, it is necessary to provide an in-vehicle charging assembly and a vehicle thereof that can increase the perceived strength and rigidity of the charging stand when it is opened and improve the user experience.

[0005] In order to solve the above technical problems, this application provides the following technical solutions:

[0006] A charging assembly for use in a vehicle, the charging assembly for use in the vehicle comprising: a guard plate, on which a charging hole is opened; a charging seat, rotatably connected to the guard plate, and the charging seat is provided with a charging interface for charging;

[0007] an operating member, located at one side of the guard plate and connected to the charging base and having an operating portion, the operating portion being used to control the charging base to rotate relative to the guard plate and to expose or hide the charging interface, and, along a first direction, the operating portion is away from a rotation connection between the charging base and the guard plate;

[0008] A stop mechanism is arranged close to the operating part along the second direction; and when the charging seat rotates relative to the guard plate and the charging interface is exposed, the stop mechanism can stop the charging seat to prevent the charging seat from continuing to rotate; wherein the first direction and the second direction are arranged at an angle.

[0009] In one embodiment, the stop mechanism includes a stop portion and a matching portion, the stop portion is provided on one of the guard plate and the charging base, and the matching portion is provided on the other; and when the charging port is exposed, the stop portion can cooperate with the matching portion to prevent the charging base from continuing to rotate.

[0010] In one of the embodiments, the matching portion is configured as a stopping groove, and the stopping portion is configured as a stopping rod; or, the stopping portion is configured as a stopping groove, and the matching portion is configured as a stopping rod.

[0011] In one embodiment, the matching portion is configured as a stop groove, one end of the stop portion extends into the stop groove and forms a stop fit with the end of the stop groove, and as the charging seat rotates, the stop portion can form a guiding fit with the stop groove.

[0012] It can be understood that the stop portion and the stop groove can not only achieve stopping, but also utilize the guiding cooperation between the stop portion and the stop groove to improve the smoothness of the charging stand during the rotation process, thereby further improving the user experience.

[0013] In one embodiment, the stop groove is configured as an arc-shaped groove, and the arc-shaped groove has a first end and a second end that are relatively arranged, the first end is away from the rotational connection between the charging base and the guard plate along the first direction; the second end is away from the rotational connection between the charging base and the guard plate along the second direction; and, along the first direction, the first end is relatively located below the second end.

[0014] In one of the embodiments, the in-vehicle charging assembly further includes: a locking mechanism installed on the guard plate, and the locking mechanism is used to lock the charging seat when the charging seat is fully received in the charging hole.

[0015] In one of the embodiments, a protective cover is provided on a side of the protective plate away from the protective plate, and at least three surfaces of the protective cover are connected to the protective plate; the charging seat can be accommodated in the protective cover, and the locking mechanism is provided on the protective cover.

[0016] It can be understood that the setting of the shield can, on the one hand, protect the charging stand, and on the other hand, because the shield is connected to the guard plate on at least three sides, it improves the overall structural strength of the shield and avoids deformation during unlocking the locking mechanism.

[0017] In one of the embodiments, the in-vehicle charging assembly further includes: a damping member, mounted on the guard plate or the charging base, for providing a damping force during the rotation of the charging base.

[0018] It is understandable that by providing a damping member, a damping force can be provided for the opening or closing of the charging stand, so that the charging stand can be opened or closed slowly, effectively improving the user experience.

[0019] In one of the embodiments, the operating member is configured as a cover plate, and the cover plate is used to cover the charging hole when the charging seat is completely received in the charging hole;

[0020] The operating portion is arranged on the cover plate.

[0021] This application also provides the following technical solutions:

[0022] A car comprises the in-car charging assembly described in any one of the above embodiments.

[0023] Compared with the prior art, the in-vehicle charging assembly reduces the distance between the operating part and the stop mechanism by setting the operating part away from the rotation connection between the charging seat and the guard plate, and making the stop mechanism close to the operating part, thereby reducing the force arm between the two. In this way, when the charging seat is driven by the operating part to rotate relative to the guard plate, the deformation of the operating part and the charging seat as a whole can be reduced, thereby increasing the perceived strength and rigidity when the cover is opened, and improving the user experience. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0024] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application or the conventional technology, the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the conventional technology descriptions are briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present application. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative work.

[0025] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of one angle of view of the in-vehicle charging assembly provided in this application.

[0026] Figure 2 This is a schematic structural diagram of another viewing angle of the in-vehicle charging assembly provided in this application.

[0027] Figure 3 Provided for this application Figure 2 A partial enlarged view of point A in the middle.

[0028] Figure 4 An exploded view of the in-vehicle charging assembly is provided for this application.

[0029] Figure 5 Schematic diagram of the guard plate structure provided for this application.

[0030] Figure 6 This is a structural schematic diagram of the charging base and operating components provided in this application from one perspective.

[0031] Figure 7 This is a schematic structural diagram of the charging base and operating element provided in this application from another perspective.

[0032] The reference numerals of the components are as follows:

[0033] 100. In-vehicle charging assembly; 10. Guard plate; 11. Charging port; 12. Protective cover; 20. Charging seat; 21. Charging interface; 22. Rotating shaft; 23. Torsion spring; 30. Operating member; 31. Operating part; 32. Cover plate; 40. Stop mechanism; 41. Stop part; 42. Matching part; 43. Stop groove; 431. First end; 432. Second end; 44. Stop rod; 50. Locking mechanism; 51. Buckle; 52. Socket; 60. Damping member; 61. Gear; 62. Rack. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0034] In order to make the above-mentioned purposes, features and advantages of the present application more obvious and easy to understand, the specific implementation methods of the present application are described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. In the following description, many specific details are set forth to facilitate a full understanding of the present application. However, the present application can be implemented in many other ways different from those described herein, and those skilled in the art can make similar improvements without violating the connotation of the present application, so the present application is not limited by the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0035] It should be noted that when a component is referred to as being "fixed to" or "disposed on" another component, it may be directly on the other component or there may also be a central component. When a component is considered to be "connected to" another component, it may be directly connected to the other component or there may be a central component at the same time. The terms "vertical", "horizontal", "upper", "lower", "left", "right" and similar expressions used in the specification of this application are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent the only implementation method.

[0036] In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features. Therefore, the features defined as "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of the features. In the description of this application, the meaning of "plurality" is at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise clearly and specifically defined.

[0037] In the present application, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, a first feature being “above” or “below” a second feature may mean that the first feature is directly in contact with the second feature, or the first feature and the second feature are in contact indirectly through an intermediate medium. Moreover, a first feature being “above”, “above”, or “above” a second feature may mean that the first feature is directly above or obliquely above the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is higher in level than the second feature. A first feature being “below”, “below”, or “below” a second feature may mean that the first feature is directly below or obliquely below the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is lower in level than the second feature.

[0038] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used in the specification of this application have the same meaning as those commonly understood by those skilled in the art to which this application belongs. The terms used in the specification of this application are only for the purpose of describing specific embodiments and are not intended to limit this application. The term "and / or" used in the specification of this application includes any and all combinations of one or more related listed items.

[0039] like Figure 1 As shown, the present application provides an in-vehicle charging assembly 100, which is mainly used to charge electronic devices, such as computers, mobile phones, tablets, and cigarette lighters.

[0040] Specifically, Figures 1 to 4 As shown, the in-vehicle charging assembly 100 includes a guard plate 10, a charging seat 20, an operating member 30 and a stop mechanism 40. The guard plate 10 is provided with a charging hole 11; the charging seat 20 is rotatably connected to the guard plate 10, and the charging seat 20 is provided with a charging interface 21 for charging, and the electronic device can be charged through the charging interface 21; the operating member 30 is located on one side of the guard plate 10 and connected to the charging seat 20 and has an operating part 31, the operating part 31 is used to control the rotation of the charging seat 20 relative to the guard plate 10 and expose or hide the charging interface 21, and, along the first direction x, the operating part 31 is away from the rotation connection between the charging seat 20 and the guard plate 10; along the second direction y, the stop mechanism 40 is arranged close to the operating part 31, and when the charging seat 20 rotates relative to the guard plate 10 and exposes the charging interface 21, the stop mechanism 40 can stop the charging seat 20 to prevent the charging seat 20 from continuing to rotate. Here, the first direction x and the second direction y are arranged at an angle. Here, by setting the operating part 31 away from the rotation connection between the charging seat 20 and the guard plate 10, and making the stop mechanism 40 close to the operating part 31, the distance between the operating part 31 and the stop mechanism 40 is reduced, and then the force arm between the two is reduced. In this way, when the charging seat 20 is driven by the operating part 31 to rotate relative to the guard plate 10, the deformation of the operating member 30 and the charging seat 20 as a whole can be reduced, thereby increasing the perceived strength and rigidity of the operating member 30 and the charging seat 20 when they are opened, and improving the user experience.

[0041] The guard plate 10 can be a trim plate at the middle position of the car center console, or a trim plate at the rear of the car auxiliary instrument panel. Of course, the guard plate 10 is not limited to the trim plates at the positions listed above, and can be set accordingly according to the setting and requirements of the charging position.

[0042] like Figure 6 and Figure 7As shown, the charging interface 21 on the charging seat 20 is not limited to one or more, and the specific number can be set according to actual needs. For example, in this embodiment, the charging interface 21 can be set to two, one charging interface 21 is configured as a 12V power interface, and the other charging interface is configured as a 24V power interface. Alternatively, the charging interface 21 is configured as one, which can be a 12V power interface or a 24V power interface. Of course, in other embodiments, the charging interface 21 can be configured as other types of charging interfaces as needed.

[0043] Furthermore, the charging base 20 is rotatably connected to the guard plate 10 via a rotating shaft 22. In addition, in order to enable the charging base 20 to automatically reset, a torsion spring 23 is sleeved on the rotating shaft 22, and one end of the torsion spring 23 is fixed to the charging base 20, and the other end is fixed to the guard plate 10.

[0044] like Figure 4 and Figure 6 As shown, the operating member 30 is configured as a cover plate 32, and the operating part 31 is arranged on the cover plate 32. The cover plate 32 is used to cover the charging hole 11 when the charging seat 20 is completely accommodated in the charging hole 11, so as to shield the charging hole 11 and prevent the charging seat 20 from being exposed. On the one hand, it can prevent the exposed charging seat 20 from being accidentally touched and causing safety hazards. On the other hand, when not in use, the charging seat 20 can be hidden by the cover plate 32, thereby improving the overall simplicity and integrity of the automobile interior.

[0045] Furthermore, the cover 32 and the charging base 20 can be configured as an integrated structure, thereby improving the structural strength of the charging base 20 and the cover 32, thereby reducing deformation of the charging base 20 and the cover 32 during operation, effectively improving the perceived strength and rigidity when opening, and enhancing the user experience.

[0046] like Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the stop mechanism 40 includes a stop portion 41 and a matching portion 42. The stop portion 41 is provided on one of the guard plate 10 and the charging base 20, and the matching portion 42 is provided on the other; and when the charging interface 21 is exposed, the stop portion 41 can cooperate with the matching portion 42 to prevent the charging base 20 from continuing to rotate. That is, when the charging base 20 is rotated to a preset angle relative to the guard plate 10 and is in an exposed state, the stop portion 41 will form a stop cooperation with the matching portion 42, thereby preventing the charging base 20 from continuing to rotate, and allowing the charging base 20 to maintain a preset opening angle, thereby facilitating the user to perform charging operations.

[0047] Here, the preset angle is configured to be between 30 degrees and 40 degrees. Specifically, the preset angle can be 30 degrees, 32 degrees, 35 degrees, 37 degrees or 40 degrees, etc.

[0048] Please continue to refer to Figure 3 , the matching portion 42 is configured as a stop groove 43, and the stop portion 41 is configured as a stop rod 44; or the stop portion 41 is configured as a stop groove 43, and the matching portion 42 is configured as a stop rod 44. When the charging seat 20 is rotated to a preset angle relative to the guard plate 10 and is in an exposed state, the stop rod 44 is inserted into the stop groove 43, thereby realizing the stop function.

[0049] In this embodiment, the matching portion 42 is configured as a stop groove 43, one end of the stop portion 41 extends into the stop groove 43 and forms a stop match with the end of the stop groove 43, and as the charging stand 20 rotates, the stop portion 41 can form a guide match with the stop groove 43. It can be understood that the stop portion 41 and the stop groove 43 can not only achieve a stop position, but also utilize the guide match between the stop portion 41 and the stop groove 43 to improve the smoothness of the charging stand 20 during the rotation process, and further improve the user experience.

[0050] Furthermore, if Figures 3 to 5 As shown, the stop groove 43 is configured as an arc groove, and the arc groove has a first end 431 and a second end 432 that are arranged opposite to each other. The first end 431 is away from the rotation connection between the charging seat 20 and the guard plate 10 along the first direction x; the second end 432 is away from the rotation connection between the charging seat 20 and the guard plate 10 along the second direction y, and along the first direction x, the first end 431 is relatively located below the second end 432. When the charging seat 20 is rotated to a preset angle relative to the guard plate 10 and is in an exposed state, the stop rod 44 forms a limited abutment with the second end 432. When the charging seat 20 is rotated relative to the guard plate 10 and is received in the charging hole 11, the stop rod 44 is located at the first end 431 (refer to Figure 5 ). With such arrangement, when the charging stand 20 is opened relative to the guard plate 10, the second end 432 can be arranged closer to the operating portion 31, so that when the stop rod 44 and the second end 432 form a stop, the force arm between the operating portion 31 and the stop position can be reduced, thereby effectively reducing the tensile deformation of the operating member 30 and the charging stand 20, that is, improving the perceived strength and rigidity of the charging stand 20 when it is opened, thereby improving the user experience.

[0051] like Figure 2 As shown, the in-vehicle charging assembly 100 also includes a locking mechanism 50 , which is installed on the guard plate 10 and is used to lock the charging seat 20 when the charging seat 20 is fully accommodated in the charging hole 11 , thereby preventing the charging seat 20 from detaching from the charging hole 11 .

[0052] like Figure 5 as well as Figure 7As shown, the locking mechanism 50 includes a buckle 51 and a socket 52. The buckle 51 is provided on one of the charging base 20 and the protective plate 10, and the socket 52 is provided on the other; the buckle 51 can be plugged into the socket 52, thereby achieving locking between the charging base 20 and the protective plate 10.

[0053] In this embodiment, the buckle 51 is arranged on the charging seat 20, and the guard plate 10 is provided with a socket 52. When the charging seat 20 is completely received in the charging hole 11, the buckle 51 is inserted into the socket 52 to achieve locking between the charging seat 20 and the guard plate 10. When unlocking is required, the charging seat 20 is directly rotated so that the buckle 51 is separated from the socket 52. This unlocking and locking method is not only simple in structure but also convenient in operation.

[0054] Furthermore, if Figure 2 As shown, a shield 12 is provided on one side of the guard plate 10 away from the operating member 30, and at least three surfaces of the shield 12 are connected to the guard plate 10; the charging base 20 can be accommodated in the shield 12, and the locking mechanism 50 is provided on the shield 12. In this way, on the one hand, the shield 12 can protect the charging base 20, and on the other hand, because at least three surfaces of the shield 12 are connected to the guard plate 10, the overall structural strength of the shield 12 is improved, and the shield 12 is prevented from being deformed during the unlocking of the locking mechanism 50.

[0055] In this embodiment, the buckle 51 is disposed on the charging base 20 , and the socket 52 is opened on the shield 12 .

[0056] like Figure 2 As shown, the in-vehicle charging assembly 100 further includes a damping member 60, which is mounted on the guard plate 10 or the charging stand 20 to provide a damping force during the rotation of the charging stand 20. It is understandable that by providing the damping member 60, a damping force can be provided for the opening or closing of the charging stand 20, so that the charging stand 20 can be opened or closed slowly, effectively improving the user experience.

[0057] Optionally, the damping member 60 may be configured as a damper or other structure capable of increasing the damping force.

[0058] In this embodiment, if Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the damping member 60 includes a gear 61 and a rack 62. The gear 61 is provided on one of the guard plate 10 and the charging base 20, and the rack 62 is provided on the other. The gear 61 and the rack 62 are meshed with each other to provide corresponding damping force for the charging base 20 during the rotation of the charging base 20.

[0059] The present application also provides a car, comprising the in-car charging assembly 100 in any embodiment.

[0060] The technical features of the above-described embodiments may be arbitrarily combined. To make the description concise, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above-described embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0061] The above-described embodiments only express several implementation methods of the present application, and the descriptions thereof are relatively specific and detailed, but they cannot be understood as limiting the scope of the patent application. It should be pointed out that, for a person of ordinary skill in the art, several variations and improvements can be made without departing from the concept of the present application, and these all belong to the protection scope of the present application. Therefore, the scope of patent protection of the present application shall be subject to the attached claims.

Claims

1. A charging assembly for use in a vehicle, characterized in that: The in-vehicle charging assembly comprises: A protective plate (10) is provided with a charging hole (11); A charging base (20) is rotatably connected to the guard plate (10), and a charging interface (21) for charging is provided on the charging base (20); An operating member (30) is located at one side of the guard plate (10) and connected to the charging seat (20) and has an operating portion (31), wherein the operating portion (31) is used to control the charging seat (20) to rotate relative to the guard plate (10) and to expose or hide the charging interface (21), and, along a first direction, the operating portion (31) is away from a rotational connection between the charging seat (20) and the guard plate (10); A stop mechanism (40) is arranged close to the operating portion (31) along the second direction; and when the charging seat (20) rotates relative to the protective plate (10) and the charging interface (21) is exposed, the stop mechanism (40) can stop the charging seat (20) to prevent the charging seat (20) from continuing to rotate; wherein the first direction is arranged at an angle to the second direction.

2. The in-vehicle charging assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The stop mechanism (40) comprises a stop portion (41) and a matching portion (42); the stop portion (41) is provided on one of the guard plate (10) and the charging seat (20), and the matching portion (42) is provided on the other; and when the charging interface (21) is exposed, the stop portion (41) can cooperate with the matching portion (42) to prevent the charging seat (20) from continuing to rotate.

3. The in-vehicle charging assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that: The matching portion (42) is configured as a stop groove (43), and the stop portion (41) is configured as a stop rod (44); or, the stop portion (41) is configured as a stop groove (43), and the matching portion (42) is configured as a stop rod (44).

4. The in-vehicle charging assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that: The matching portion (42) is configured as a stop groove (43), one end of the stop portion (41) extends into the stop groove (43) and forms a stop fit with the end of the stop groove (43), and as the charging seat (20) rotates, the stop portion (41) can form a guiding fit with the stop groove (43).

5. The in-vehicle charging assembly according to claim 4, characterized in that: The stop groove (43) is configured as an arc-shaped groove, and the arc-shaped groove has a first end (431) and a second end (432) arranged opposite to each other, and the first end (431) is away from the rotation connection between the charging seat (20) and the guard plate (10) along the first direction; The second end (432) is away from the rotational connection between the charging base (20) and the guard plate (10) along the second direction; and, along the first direction, the first end (431) is relatively located below the second end (432).

6. The in-vehicle charging assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The in-vehicle charging assembly also includes: A locking mechanism (50) is mounted on the guard plate (10), and the locking mechanism (50) is used to lock the charging seat (20) when the charging seat (20) is completely accommodated in the charging hole (11).

7. The in-vehicle charging assembly according to claim 6, characterized in that: A protective cover (12) is provided on a side of the protective plate (10) away from the protective plate (10), and at least three surfaces of the protective cover (12) are connected to the protective plate (10); The charging seat (20) can be accommodated in the protective cover (12), and the locking mechanism (50) is provided on the protective cover (12).

8. The in-vehicle charging assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The in-vehicle charging assembly also includes: The damping member (60) is mounted on the guard plate (10) or the charging seat (20) and is used to provide a damping force during the rotation of the charging seat (20).

9. The in-vehicle charging assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The operating member (30) is configured as a cover plate (32), and the cover plate (32) is used to cover the charging hole (11) when the charging seat (20) is completely accommodated in the charging hole (11); The operating portion (31) is arranged on the cover plate (32).

10. An automobile, characterized in that: Including the in-vehicle charging assembly as described in any one of claims 1-9.

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