Door lock assembly and vehicle

By adopting a shell and support plate structure in the automobile door lock assembly and combining the pull-wire connection method designed with the limit part, the problem of time-consuming and laborious adjustment of the pull-wire fixed and large space in the prior art is solved, and more efficient structural layout and maintenance convenience is achieved.

CN222633028UActive Publication Date: 2025-03-18ROX MOTOR TECH CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202420627557.7
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-03-28
Publication Date
2025-03-18
Estimated Expiration
2034-03-28

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

In the existing car door lock assembly, the fixing method of pulling wires is mostly made of cable ties, which makes adjustments consuming time and labor-intensive, inefficient, and take up a large space, making maintenance inconvenient.

Method used

A door lock assembly is designed, adopting a housing and a support plate structure, and at least two first limiting parts are arranged on the support plate, and the pulling wire is connected through these limiting parts to ensure that the pulling wire moves within a defined motion trajectory, simplifying the structure and arrangement.

Benefits of technology

Through this design, the door lock assembly has a simple structure and small space. The adjustment and maintenance of pull-out wires have become more convenient, improving overall efficiency and maintainability.

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Abstract

The embodiment of the utility model provides a door lock assembly and a vehicle, the door lock assembly comprises a shell and a pull wire which are used as components of a vehicle door, the pull wire is connected with a door lock and a vehicle door handle, so that force applied to the vehicle door handle by a user is transmitted to the door lock, and the door lock is opened through the pull wire. The shell comprises an outer plate and a supporting plate, and the supporting plate is located on one side of the outer plate and connected with the outer plate to form an arrangement area of structures such as a door lock. The supporting plate is provided with at least two first limiting parts penetrating through the supporting plate, and the stay wire is limited on the supporting plate through the two first limiting parts. The stay wire comprises two main body sections and a connecting section connected between the two main body sections, the two main body sections are located on the side, away from the outer plate, of the supporting plate, the connecting section is located between the supporting plate and the outer plate, and the two ends of the connecting section are connected with the main body sections through first limiting parts. According to the door lock assembly provided by the embodiment of the invention, the stay wire is limited through the supporting plate, the structure is simple, the occupied arrangement space is small, and subsequent adjustment and maintenance of the stay wire are facilitated.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the field of vehicle technology, and in particular to a door lock assembly and a vehicle. Background Art

[0002] There are many mechanical cables used in automobiles, such as brake cables, hood cables, fuel filler door cables, etc. The above mechanical cables are usually fixed to the body sheet metal by cable ties or buckles.

[0003] In the prior art, a cable tie is used to fix the mechanical cable on the car body. However, when the car is assembled in the factory, the position of the cable is often adjusted according to the needs, so the cable tie buckle is time-consuming and laborious to adjust, and the efficiency is very low. It also occupies a large space. Utility Model Content

[0004] The embodiments of the present application provide a door lock assembly and a vehicle, aiming to alleviate the problem that the door lock assembly has a large space layout and is inconvenient to maintain.

[0005] An embodiment of the first aspect of the present application provides a door lock assembly, including: a shell, including an outer plate and a support plate, the support plate is located on one side of the outer plate and connected to the outer plate, and at least two first limiting portions penetrating the support plate are provided on the support plate; a pull wire, used to connect the door lock and the handle, the pull wire includes two main body sections and a connecting section connected between the two main body sections, the two main body sections are located on the side of the support plate away from the outer plate, the connecting section is located between the support plate and the outer plate, and the two ends of the connecting section are interconnected via the first limiting portion and the main body section.

[0006] According to an implementation of the first aspect of the present application, the first limiting portion is a groove and is connected to the edge of the support plate.

[0007] According to an implementation of the first aspect of the present application, the door lock assembly further includes a second limiting portion, the second limiting portion is located between the two first limiting portions, and the connecting section is located at the second limiting portion.

[0008] According to the implementation of the first aspect of the present application, the second limiting portion is formed by a depression of the support plate in a direction away from the outer plate.

[0009] According to the implementation of the first aspect of the present application, the second limiting portion and the support plate are combined to form a receiving space and an opening connected to the receiving space, and the first limiting portion is connected to the opening.

[0010] According to an embodiment of the first aspect of the present application, the opening faces the outer panel.

[0011] According to the implementation scheme of the first aspect of the present application, the edge of the support plate includes two recesses spaced apart and a protrusion located between the two recesses, the recess forms a first limiting portion, and the protrusion is recessed in a direction away from the outer plate to form a second limiting portion.

[0012] According to the implementation scheme of the first aspect of the present application, the pull wire includes a cable and a cable sleeve, the cable sleeve is fixed on the support plate, and the cable is axially slidably fitted in the inner hole of the cable sleeve.

[0013] According to the implementation scheme of the first aspect of the present application, a door lock is provided on the support plate, and a handle base is provided on the outer plate on the side facing away from the support plate in the first direction. The pull wire includes a first end and a second end, the first end is connected to the door lock, and the second end is connected to the handle base.

[0014] An embodiment of the second aspect of the present application provides a vehicle, which includes the door lock assembly as described above.

[0015] According to the door lock assembly and vehicle provided in the embodiment of the present application, the door lock assembly includes: a housing as a component of a vehicle door and a pull wire, the pull wire connects the door lock and the vehicle door handle, so that the force applied by the user on the vehicle door handle is transmitted to the door lock, thereby opening the door lock through the pull wire. The housing includes an outer plate and a support plate, the support plate is located on one side of the outer plate and is connected to the outer plate to form an arrangement area for structures such as door locks. At least two first limiting portions that penetrate the support plate are provided on the support plate, and the pull wire is limited on the support plate via the two first limiting portions. Among them, the pull wire includes two main body sections and a connecting section connected between the two main body sections, the two main body sections are located on the side of the support plate away from the outer plate, the connecting section is located between the support plate and the outer plate, and the two ends of the connecting section are connected to each other via the first limiting portion and the main body section. The pull wire can be moved within a limited motion trajectory through the two first limiting portions, so that the door switch is smoother. The door lock assembly provided in the embodiment of the present application limits the pull wire by setting a first limiting portion and a second limiting portion on a support plate. It has a simple structure, occupies a small layout space, and is also convenient for subsequent adjustment and maintenance of the pull wire. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] Other features, objects and advantages of the present application will become more apparent by reading the following detailed description of non-limiting embodiments with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which the same or similar reference numerals represent the same or similar features.

[0017] Figure 1 This is one of the structural schematic diagrams of a door lock assembly provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of a pull wire at a second limiting portion provided in an embodiment of the present application.

[0019] Description of reference numerals:

[0020] 100-housing; 101-door lock; 102-door handle;

[0021] 200-outer plate; 201-first limiting portion; 202-second limiting portion; 203-accommodating space; 204-opening;

[0022] 300-support plate; 301-edge;

[0023] 400-pull wire; 401-main section; 402-connecting section. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0024] The features and exemplary embodiments of various aspects of the present application will be described in detail below. In the detailed description below, many specific details are proposed to provide a comprehensive understanding of the present application. However, it is obvious to those skilled in the art that the present application can be implemented without the need for some of these specific details. The following description of the embodiments is only to provide a better understanding of the present application by illustrating examples of the present application. In the accompanying drawings and the following description, at least some of the known structures and technologies are not shown to avoid unnecessary ambiguity in the present application; and, for clarity, the size of some structures may be exaggerated. In addition, the features, structures or characteristics described below may be combined in one or more embodiments in any suitable manner.

[0025] In the description of the present application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, "multiple" means more than two; the terms "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "inner", "outer", etc., indicating directions or positional relationships, are only for the convenience of describing the present application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific direction, be constructed and operated in a specific direction, and therefore cannot be understood as limiting the present application. In addition, the terms "first", "second", etc. are only used for descriptive purposes and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0026] The directional words appearing in the following description are all directions shown in the figures, and do not limit the specific structure of the embodiments of the present application. In the description of the present application, it should also be noted that, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installation" and "connection" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be directly connected or indirectly connected. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in this application can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0027] In the prior art, in a vehicle door lock assembly, a pull wire is used as a component for transmitting an adjustment force. The pulling force of the pull wire can be transmitted between two components, such as between a door handle and a door lock. In the process of transmitting the pulling force, improper arrangement of the pull wire may cause the door to be unable to be opened due to curling and entanglement, so the pull wire is usually required to be smoothly fixed on a support plate.

[0028] In order to better understand this application, Figure 1 to Figure 2 The door lock assembly of the embodiment of the present application is described in detail.

[0029] Figure 1 This is one of the structural schematic diagrams of a door lock assembly provided in an embodiment of the present application. Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of a pull wire at a second limiting portion provided in an embodiment of the present application.

[0030] Please also read Figure 1 to Figure 2 The embodiment of the first aspect of the present application provides a door lock assembly, and the door lock assembly 101 includes: a shell 100, including an outer plate 200 and a support plate 300, the support plate 300 is located on one side of the outer plate 200 and connected to the outer plate 200, and the support plate 300 is provided with at least two first limiting portions 201 that penetrate the support plate 300; a pull wire 400, used to connect the door lock 101 and the handle, the pull wire 400 includes two main body sections 401 and a connecting section 402 connected between the two main body sections 401, the two main body sections 401 are located on the side of the support plate 300 away from the outer plate 200, the connecting section 402 is located between the support plate 300 and the outer plate 200, and the two ends of the connecting section 402 are connected to each other via the first limiting portion 201 and the main body section 401.

[0031] In the embodiment provided in the present application, the door lock 101 assembly includes a housing 100 as a component of a vehicle door and a pull wire 400, wherein the pull wire 400 connects the door lock 101 and the vehicle door handle 102, so that the force applied by the user to the vehicle door handle 102 is transmitted to the door lock 101, thereby opening the door lock 101 through the pull wire 400. The housing 100 includes an outer plate 200 and a support plate 300, wherein the support plate 300 is located on one side of the outer plate 200 and connected to the outer plate 200 to form an arrangement area for structures such as the door lock 101. The support plate 300 is provided with at least two first limiting portions 201 penetrating the support plate 300, and the pull wire 400 is limited on the support plate 300 via the two first limiting portions 201. Among them, the pull wire 400 includes two main sections 401 and a connecting section 402 connected between the two main sections 401, the two main sections 401 are located on the side of the support plate 300 away from the outer plate 200, the connecting section 402 is located between the support plate 300 and the outer plate 200, and the two ends of the connecting section 402 are connected to each other via the first limiting portion 201 and the main section 401. The two first limiting portions 201 can make the pull wire 400 move within a limited motion trajectory, making the door opening and closing smoother. The door lock 101 assembly provided in the embodiment of the present application, by setting the first limiting portion 201 and the second limiting portion 202 on the support plate 300 to limit the pull wire 400, has a simple structure and occupies a small layout space.

[0032] There are many ways to set the first limiting portion 201 . For example, 201 is a through hole penetrating 300 , and the pull wire 400 passes through two first limiting portions 201 and is limited on the support plate 300 .

[0033] In some other optional embodiments, the first limiting portion 201 is a groove and is connected to the edge 301 of the support plate 300 .

[0034] In these optional embodiments, the first limiting portion 201 is a groove and is connected to the edge 301 of the support plate 300. The pull wire 400 can enter 201 through the opening on the first limiting portion 201 that is connected to the edge of the support plate 300. On the one hand, it is convenient to adjust the position of the pull wire 400 during the assembly process, and on the other hand, it is also convenient for the subsequent maintenance and replacement of the pull wire 400.

[0035] In some optional embodiments, the door lock 101 assembly further includes a second limiting portion 202 , the second limiting portion 202 is located between the two first limiting portions 201 , and the connecting section 402 is located in the second limiting portion 202 .

[0036] In these optional embodiments, the door lock 101 assembly also includes a second limiting portion 202, which is located between the two first limiting portions 201. The second limiting portion 202 makes it difficult for the pull wire 400 to fall off the first limiting portion 201 of the support plate 300. The connecting section 402 is located in the second limiting portion 202 to further limit the pull wire 400 between the support plate 300 and the outer plate 200.

[0037] Optionally, one end of the pull wire 400 is connected to the door handle 102 , and the pull wire 400 passes through one of the first limiting portions 201 , then through the second limiting portion 202 , and finally through another first limiting portion 201 to fix the pull wire 400 between the support plate 300 and the outer panel 200 .

[0038] In some optional embodiments, the second limiting portion 202 is formed by the support plate 300 being recessed in a direction away from the outer plate 200 .

[0039] In these optional embodiments, the support plate 300 is recessed in a direction away from the outer panel 200 to form the second limiting portion 202, that is, the edge 301 of the support plate 300 is turned outward toward the direction close to the outer panel 200. When the door is opened or closed, the cable slides relative to the cable sleeve, and the connecting section 402 of the cable 400 may be relatively displaced relative to the support plate 300. The second limiting portion 202 formed by the support plate 300 being recessed in a direction away from the outer panel 200 can better provide limiting for the connecting section 402, thereby reducing the possibility that the cable causes the cable 400 to fall off from the second limiting portion 202 during the door opening process.

[0040] Optionally, the second limiting portion 202 may be, for example, in a cylindrical shape, and the specific shape is not limited as long as the pull wire 400 can be limited.

[0041] In some optional embodiments, the second limiting portion 202 and the support plate 300 enclose a receiving space 203 and an opening 204 communicating with the receiving space 203 , and the first limiting portion 201 is communicated with the opening 204 .

[0042] In these optional embodiments, the second limiting portion 202 and the support plate 300 enclose a receiving space 203 and an opening 204 connected to the receiving space 203. The connecting section 402 is arranged in the receiving space 203 through the opening 204. The installation is flexible and simple, and the layout space is small. At the same time, it is convenient for the subsequent maintenance and replacement of the pull wire 400.

[0043] In some optional embodiments, the opening 204 faces the outer panel 200 .

[0044] In these optional embodiments, since the connecting section 402 is located on the side of the support plate 300 facing the outer panel 200, the opening 204 is set toward the outer panel 200, so that the connecting section 402 can be better limited in the accommodating space 203 between the support plate 300 and the outer panel 200, and the subsequent maintenance and replacement of the pull wire 400 is facilitated.

[0045] In some optional embodiments, the edge 301 of the support plate 300 includes two recesses spaced apart and a protrusion between the two recesses, the recess forming a first limiting portion 201 , and the protrusion being recessed in a direction away from the outer plate 200 to form a second limiting portion 202 .

[0046] In these optional embodiments, two depressions and a protrusion between the two depressions are arranged at intervals on the edge 301 of the support plate 300, the depressions form the first limiting portion 201, and the protrusions are depressed in a direction away from the outer plate 200 to form the second limiting portion 202. The connection between the first limiting portion 201 and the second limiting portion 202 is a smooth transition, so that the cable 400 is fixed on the support plate 300 and the connection with the door lock 101 and the door handle 102 is also smooth without excessive bending, thereby reducing the resistance of the cable to slide relative to the cable sleeve, ensuring that the cable 400 can be pulled smoothly.

[0047] In some optional embodiments, the pull wire 400 includes a cable and a cable sleeve, the cable sleeve is fixed on the support plate 300, and the cable is axially slidably fitted in the inner hole of the cable sleeve.

[0048] In these optional embodiments, the cable 400 includes a cable and a cable sleeve, the cable sleeve is fixed on the support plate 300, and the cable is axially slidably fitted in the inner hole of the cable sleeve. One end of the cable is connected to the door handle 102, and the other end is connected to the door lock 101. When the user pulls the door handle 102, the cable is pulled, and the cable slides relative to the cable sleeve in the cable sleeve, driving the door lock 101 at the other end to open.

[0049] In some optional embodiments, a door lock 101 is provided on the support plate 300, a handle base is provided on the side of the outer plate 200 facing away from the support plate 300 in the first direction, and the pull wire 400 includes a first end and a second end, the first end is connected to the door lock 101, and the second end is connected to the handle base.

[0050] In these optional embodiments, the door lock 101 is disposed on the support plate 300, a handle base is disposed on the side of the outer plate 200 facing away from the support plate 300 in the first direction, the vehicle door handle 102 is disposed on the handle base, and the pull wire 400 includes a first end and a second end, the first end is connected to the door lock 101, and the second end is connected to the vehicle door handle 102 on the handle base. The pull wire 400 sequentially passes through one of the first limiting portions 201, then through the second limiting portion 202, and finally through the other first limiting portion 201, so as to fix the pull wire 400 between the support plate 300 and the outer plate 200.

[0051] An embodiment of the second aspect of the present application provides a vehicle, which includes the door lock 101 assembly as described above.

[0052] According to an embodiment of the second aspect of the present application, a vehicle includes a door lock 101 assembly, which includes a housing 100 as a component of a vehicle door and a pull wire 400, wherein the pull wire 400 connects the door lock 101 and the vehicle door handle 102, so that the force applied by the user to the vehicle door handle 102 is transmitted to the door lock 101, thereby opening the door lock 101 through the pull wire 400. The housing 100 includes an outer plate 200 and a support plate 300, wherein the support plate 300 is located on one side of the outer plate 200 and connected to the outer plate 200 to form an arrangement area for structures such as the door lock 101. The support plate 300 is provided with at least two first limiting portions 201 penetrating the support plate 300, and the pull wire 400 is limited on the support plate 300 via the two first limiting portions 201. Among them, the pull wire 400 includes two main sections 401 and a connecting section 402 connected between the two main sections 401, the two main sections 401 are located on the side of the support plate 300 away from the outer plate 200, the connecting section 402 is located between the support plate 300 and the outer plate 200, and the two ends of the connecting section 402 are connected to each other via the first limiting portion 201 and the main section 401. The two first limiting portions 201 can make the pull wire 400 move within a limited motion trajectory, making the door opening and closing smoother. The door lock 101 assembly provided in the embodiment of the present application, by setting the first limiting portion 201 and the second limiting portion 202 on the support plate 300 to limit the pull wire 400, has a simple structure and occupies a small layout space.

[0053] Although the present application has been described with reference to preferred embodiments, various modifications may be made thereto and parts thereof may be replaced with equivalents without departing from the scope of the present application. In particular, the various technical features mentioned in the various embodiments may be combined in any manner as long as there are no structural conflicts. The present application is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed herein, but includes all technical solutions falling within the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A door lock assembly, characterized in that: The door lock assembly comprises: The shell comprises an outer plate and a support plate, wherein the support plate is located on one side of the outer plate and connected to the outer plate, and at least two first limit portions penetrating the support plate are arranged on the support plate; A pull wire used to connect a door lock and a handle, the pull wire comprising two main sections and a connecting section connected between the two main sections, the two main sections are located on the side of the support plate facing away from the outer plate, the connecting section is located between the support plate and the outer plate, and both ends of the connecting section are interconnected via the first limiting portion and the main section.

2. The door lock assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first limiting portion is a groove and is connected to the edge of the support plate.

3. The door lock assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The door lock assembly also includes a second limiting portion, which is located between the two first limiting portions, and the connecting section is located at the second limiting portion.

4. The door lock assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that: The second limiting portion is formed by the support plate being recessed in a direction away from the outer plate.

5. The door lock assembly according to claim 4, characterized in that: The second limiting portion and the supporting plate are combined to form a receiving space and an opening communicating with the receiving space, and the first limiting portion is communicated with the opening.

6. The door lock assembly according to claim 5, characterized in that: The opening faces the outer panel.

7. The door lock assembly according to claim 4, characterized in that: The edge of the support plate includes two recesses arranged at intervals and a protrusion located between the two recesses, the recesses forming the first limiting portion, and the protrusion being recessed in a direction away from the outer plate forming the second limiting portion.

8. The door lock assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The pull wire comprises a cable and a cable sleeve, the cable sleeve is fixed on the support plate, and the cable is axially slidably fitted in the inner hole of the cable sleeve.

9. The door lock assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The support plate is provided with a door lock, the outer plate is provided with a handle base on a side away from the support plate in a first direction, the pull wire includes a first end and a second end, the first end is connected to the door lock, and the second end is connected to the handle base.

10. A vehicle, characterized in that: Comprising a door lock assembly as described in any one of claims 1-9.