Automobile front cover lock with electric opening, electric suction and manual release functions

By designing a front cover lock with a double pawl unlocking mechanism, the problem of lock hooks not being able to directly enter the half lock and being noisy in the prior art is solved, and multi-functional operation of electric opening, electric suction and manual release is realized, and structural stability and durability are improved.

CN222759583UActive Publication Date: 2025-04-15VAST CHINA CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202421446498.X
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-06-24
Publication Date
2025-04-15
Estimated Expiration
2034-06-24

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Technical Problem

The existing front cover lock of the existing car cannot directly enter the half-lock state after the electric lock hook, and it is very noisy, which cannot meet the needs of the development of automobile electrification.

Method used

A front cover lock with electric opening, electric suction and manual release functions is designed. The double pawl unlocking mechanism of the first pawl and the second pawl are used to simultaneously cooperate with the lock hook. The second pawl is rotated through the pawl connecting rod to realize the direct transition of the lock hook from full lock to half lock, and includes a suction and engaging assembly and a manual release rod to achieve full-function operation.

Benefits of technology

It simplifies the electric unlocking logic, reduces noise, improves structural stability and durability, meets the application needs of electric front cover locks, and has a more compact manual release function, and the suction and closure breaking rod is thicker, enhancing the overall service life.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of automobile parts, in particular to an automobile front cover lock with electric opening, electric suction and manual release functions, which comprises a lock body, a lock hook, a first pawl, a second pawl and a pawl connecting rod, the lock hook is rotatably arranged on the lock body, the first pawl is rotatably arranged on the lock body, and the second pawl is rotatably arranged on the lock body. The second pawl is rotationally arranged on the lock body and is coaxial with the first pawl, and the pawl connecting rod is hinged to the first pawl and bears torsion spring force in the anticlockwise direction. The technical problems that in the prior art, a front cover electric lock cannot directly enter a semi-lock after a lock hook is pulled, and noise is high are solved.
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Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of automobile parts, in particular to an automobile hood lock with electric opening, electric closing and manual releasing functions. Background Art

[0002] With the rapid development of automobile electrification and intelligence, OEMs have an increasing demand for hood locks with electric opening and electric closing functions. Currently, most models sold in the domestic market use manual hood locks, which require manual unlocking to open the hood and manual closing of the hood, which cannot meet the needs of automobile electrification development. Summary of the invention

[0003] In order to solve the technical problems in the prior art that the electric hood lock cannot directly enter the half lock after pulling the lock hook and there is a lot of noise, the present application proposes a car hood lock with electric opening, electric suction and manual release functions, which solves the above technical problems.

[0004] The technical solution adopted by the utility model to solve its technical problems is:

[0005] The utility model provides a car hood lock with electric opening, electric closing and manual release functions, comprising: a lock body; a lock hook, the lock hook is rotatably arranged on the lock body and is subjected to a torsion spring force in a clockwise direction; a first pawl, the first pawl is rotatably arranged on the lock body and is subjected to a torsion spring force in a counterclockwise direction; a second pawl, the second pawl is rotatably arranged on the lock body and is coaxial with the first pawl and is subjected to a torsion spring force in a counterclockwise direction; a pawl connecting rod, the pawl connecting rod is hinged with the first pawl and is subjected to a torsion spring force in a counterclockwise direction; in a fully locked state, the lock hook is engaged with the first pawl, the first time the first pawl is pulled, the lock hook is engaged and disengaged from the first pawl, the lock hook is engaged with the second pawl, and the car enters a semi-locked state, the second time the first pawl is pulled, the first pawl drives the second pawl to rotate clockwise through the pawl connecting rod, after rotation, the lock hook is engaged and disengaged from the second pawl, and the car enters a fully opened state.

[0006] Further, when the first pawl is pulled for the first time, the pawl connecting rod is blocked by the contour of the lock hook to limit the pawl connecting rod from driving the second pawl to rotate.

[0007] Furthermore, a limiting groove cooperating with the second pawl is formed on the pawl connecting rod, and in a semi-locked state, one end of the second pawl is engaged in the limiting groove.

[0008] Furthermore, it also includes a suction component, which includes: a suction execution bracket, which is rotatably mounted on the lock body; a suction execution rod, which is rotatably mounted on the lock body and is coaxial with the suction execution bracket; a suction active rod, which is hinged on the suction execution bracket and is subjected to a counterclockwise torsion spring force; a suction driven rod, which is hinged on the lock hook, and after the suction execution rod is pulled, the suction execution rod and the suction execution bracket rotate clockwise, and the suction active rod follows the suction execution rod and the suction execution bracket to rotate clockwise, and at the same time, the suction active rod rotates counterclockwise around its own fixed axis under the action of the torsion spring force and fits with the suction driven rod, and pushes the suction driven rod to rotate the lock hook counterclockwise to a fully locked state.

[0009] Furthermore, it also includes an attraction and breaking component, which includes: a manual release rod, which is rotatably mounted on the lock body, and one end of the manual release rod drives the attraction and breaking rod through a cable; a attraction and breaking rod, which is rotatably mounted on the lock body, and when the manual release rod is manually controlled to rotate counterclockwise, the first pawl is pushed to rotate clockwise, and when the manual release rod rotates counterclockwise, the attraction and breaking rod is pulled to rotate clockwise, and the attraction active rod is pushed away through the outer contour of the attraction and breaking rod to ensure that the attraction active rod will not block the clockwise rotation path of the lock hook.

[0010] Furthermore, a one-way limiting feature is formed on the manual release lever to push the first pawl to rotate clockwise when the manual release lever rotates counterclockwise.

[0011] Based on the above technical solution, the technical effects that can be achieved by the utility model are:

[0012] The automobile hood lock of the utility model has the functions of electric opening, electric attraction and manual release, and adopts a double pawl unlocking that cooperates with the lock hook with the first pawl and the second pawl at the same time. Compared with the prior art that the upper part of the pawl needs to be blocked when the zipper is pulled for the first time, and the lock hook can enter the semi-lock only after continuously pulling the secondary cable, the lock hook enters the semi-lock directly after the zipper is pulled in the present application, which makes the electric unlocking logic simpler, the electronic control program code is also simpler, one less noise, the structure is more stable, and the durability is better. It is in line with the application of the current electric hood lock of the vehicle model with the luggage box function in the front cabin, can be used stably more times, and has better durability, and solves the technical problems in the prior art that the electric hood lock cannot directly enter the semi-lock after the lock hook is pulled and there is a lot of noise.

[0013] The utility model has the functions of electric opening, electric closing and manual release, and the manual release rod and the ratchet are no longer coaxial, so the overall thickness is reduced, the design structure is more compact, and the closing and breaking rod is thicker and strengthened. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0014] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the automobile hood lock with electric opening, electric closing and manual release functions in the fully locked position of the utility model;

[0015] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of another perspective of the automobile hood lock with electric opening, electric closing and manual release functions of the utility model in the fully locked position;

[0016] Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram of the automobile hood lock with electric opening, electric closing and manual release functions after being pulled for the first time according to the utility model;

[0017] Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of the automobile hood lock with electric opening, electric closing and manual release functions of the utility model after being pulled and reset for the first time;

[0018] Figure 5 It is a schematic diagram of another perspective of the automobile hood lock with electric opening, electric closing and manual release functions of the utility model after being pulled and reset for the first time;

[0019] Figure 6 It is a partial schematic diagram of the automobile hood lock with electric opening, electric closing and manual release functions in a semi-locked state according to the utility model;

[0020] Figure 7 It is a partial schematic diagram of another perspective of the automobile hood lock with electric opening, electric closing and manual release functions in a semi-locked state according to the utility model;

[0021] Figure 8 It is another partial perspective schematic diagram of the automobile hood lock with electric opening, electric closing and manual release functions in a semi-locked state according to the utility model;

[0022] Fig. 9 It is a schematic diagram of the automobile hood lock with electric opening, electric closing and manual release functions of the utility model when it is pulled for the second time;

[0023] Fig.10 It is a schematic diagram of the automobile hood lock with electric opening, electric closing and manual release functions in the fully open state of the utility model;

[0024] Fig.11 It is a schematic diagram of the suction assembly of the automobile hood lock with electric opening, electric suction and manual release functions of the utility model;

[0025] Fig.12It is a schematic diagram of the suction assembly of the automobile hood lock with electric opening, electric suction and manual release functions of the utility model when it is pushed and sucked;

[0026] Fig.13 It is a schematic diagram of another perspective of the suction assembly of the automobile hood lock with electric opening, electric suction and manual release functions of the utility model when it is pushed and sucked;

[0027] Fig.14 It is a schematic diagram of the suction and interruption assembly of the automobile hood lock with electric opening, electric suction and manual release functions of the utility model;

[0028] Fig.15 It is a schematic diagram of the automobile hood lock having electric opening, electric closing and manual release functions after being pulled;

[0029] Fig.16 The utility model is a schematic diagram of a manual release lever of a car hood lock with electric opening, electric closing and manual release functions.

[0030] Among them: 2-lock hook, 21-micro switch trigger rod, 22-micro switch, 23-protrusion; 3-first pawl; 4-second pawl; 5-pawl connecting rod, 51-upper protrusion, 52-limiting groove; 6-suction assembly, 61-suction execution bracket, 62-suction execution rod, 63-suction active rod, 64-suction driven rod; 7-suction interruption assembly, 71-manual release rod, 711-one-way limiting feature, 72-suction interruption rod. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0031] like Figure 1-16 As shown, the utility model provides a car hood lock with electric opening, electric closing and manual release functions, including a lock body, a lock hook 2, a first pawl 3, a second pawl 4 and a pawl connecting rod 5. The lock body specifically includes a cover plate, a shell and a bottom plate arranged in sequence. The lock hook 2 is rotatably arranged on the lock body and is subjected to a torsion spring force in a clockwise direction. The first pawl 3 is rotatably arranged on the lock body and is subjected to a torsion spring force in a counterclockwise direction. The second pawl 4 is rotatably arranged on the lock body and is coaxial with the first pawl 3 and is subjected to a torsion spring force in a counterclockwise direction. The pawl connecting rod 5 is rotatably arranged on the lock body and is coaxial with the first pawl 3 and is subjected to a torsion spring force in a counterclockwise direction. Hinged and subjected to the torsion spring force in the counterclockwise direction, in the fully locked state, the lock hook 2 is engaged with the first pawl 3, and the first pawl 3 is pulled by the cable for the first time, the lock hook 2 is engaged and disengaged from the first pawl 3, and the lock hook 2 is engaged with the second pawl 4, entering a semi-locked state, and the microswitch 22 is triggered by the microswitch trigger rod 21 hinged on the lock hook 2, and the first pawl 3 is pulled for the second time, and the first pawl 3 drives the second pawl 4 to rotate clockwise through the pawl connecting rod 5. After rotation, the lock hook 2 is engaged and disengaged from the second pawl 4, entering a fully open state, and triggering the microswitch 22.

[0032] The automobile hood lock of the utility model has the functions of electric opening, electric attraction and manual release, and adopts a double pawl unlocking of the first ratchet 3 and the second ratchet 4 cooperating with the lock hook 2. Compared with the prior art in which the upper part of the ratchet needs to be blocked when the zipper is pulled for the first time, the lock hook 2 can be semi-locked only after the secondary cable is pulled continuously, in the present application, the lock hook 2 directly enters the semi-lock after the zipper is pulled, which makes the electric unlocking logic simpler, the electronic control program code is also simpler, the noise is reduced once, the structure is more stable, and the durability is better. It is in line with the application of the current electric hood lock in the vehicle model with a luggage box function in the front cabin, can be used stably more times, and has better durability, and solves the technical problems in the prior art that the hood electric lock cannot directly enter the semi-lock after the lock hook 2 is pulled and there is a lot of noise.

[0033] In a specific embodiment of the present invention, when the first pawl 3 is pulled for the first time, the pawl link 5 is blocked by the contour of the lock hook 2 to limit the pawl link 5 from driving the second pawl 4 to rotate. Figure 4 As shown, the upper protrusion 51 at the end of the pawl link 5 is blocked by the outer lower contour of the lock hook 2 , and at the same time, the second pawl 4 cooperates with the protrusion 23 on the lock hook 2 .

[0034] In a specific embodiment of the present invention, a limiting groove 52 is formed on the pawl link 5 to cooperate with the second pawl 4. In the semi-locked state, one end of the second pawl 4 is engaged in the limiting groove 52. Figure 6 As shown, the limiting groove 52 can just accommodate one end of the second pawl 4.

[0035] In a specific embodiment of the utility model, the automobile hood lock with electric opening, electric suction and manual release functions of the utility model also includes a suction assembly 6, the suction assembly 6 includes a suction execution bracket 61, a suction execution rod 62, a suction active rod 63 and a suction driven rod 64, the suction execution bracket 61 is rotatably assembled on the lock body, the suction execution rod 62 is rotatably assembled on the lock body, and is coaxial with the suction execution bracket 61, and the suction active rod 63 is hinged on the suction execution bracket 61. The suction driven rod 64 is hinged on the locking hook 2 and is subjected to the counterclockwise torsion spring force. After the suction executing rod 62 is pulled, the suction executing rod 62 and the suction executing bracket 61 rotate clockwise, and the suction active rod 63 follows the suction executing rod 62 and the suction executing bracket 61 to rotate clockwise. At the same time, it rotates counterclockwise around its own fixed axis under the action of the torsion spring force and fits with the suction driven rod 64 and pushes the suction driven rod 64 to rotate the locking hook 2 counterclockwise to the fully locked state.

[0036] Specifically, the zipper is installed on the suction actuator rod 62. When the zipper is pulled, the suction actuator rod 62 and the suction actuator bracket 61 rotate clockwise together, and the suction active rod 63 follows the suction actuator rod 62 bracket to rotate clockwise, and at the same time, it rotates counterclockwise around its own fixed axis under the action of the torsion spring force and fits with the suction driven rod 64. The zipper is continuously pulled, and the suction active rod 63 pushes the suction driven rod 64 and the lock hook 2 to rotate counterclockwise to the fully locked position. After the zipper is released, the suction actuator rod 62 is reset under the action of the torsion spring force.

[0037] In a specific embodiment of the utility model, the automobile hood lock with electric opening, electric suction and manual release functions of the utility model also includes a suction interruption component 7, the suction interruption component 7 includes a manual release rod 71 and a suction interruption rod 72, the manual release rod 71 is rotatably assembled on the lock body, one end of the manual release rod 71 drives the suction interruption rod 72 through a cable, and the suction interruption rod 72 is rotatably assembled on the lock body. When the manual release rod 71 is manually controlled to rotate counterclockwise, the first pawl 3 is pushed to rotate clockwise. When the manual release rod 71 rotates counterclockwise, the suction interruption rod 72 is pulled to rotate clockwise, and the suction active rod 63 is pushed away through the outer contour of the suction interruption rod 72 to ensure that the suction active rod 63 will not block the clockwise rotation path of the lock hook 2.

[0038] The automobile hood lock with electric opening, electric closing and manual release functions of the utility model has a manual release rod 71 and a pawl that are no longer coaxial, thereby reducing the overall thickness and making the design structure more compact, and the closing and breaking rod 72 is thicker and stronger.

[0039] Furthermore, a one-way limiting feature 711 is formed on the manual release lever 71 to push the first pawl 3 to rotate clockwise when the manual release lever 71 rotates counterclockwise.

[0040] Specifically, by pulling the zipper, the manual release lever 71 rotates counterclockwise, and the unidirectional limit block pushes the first pawl 3 to rotate clockwise, and the state from fully locked, half locked to fully opened can be completed by pulling twice. When the manual release lever 71 rotates counterclockwise, the zipper of the suction breaking lever 72 pulls the suction breaking lever 72 to rotate clockwise, and presses the suction active lever 63 downward through the outer contour to ensure that it will not block the clockwise rotation path of the lock hook 2.

[0041] It should be noted that the torsion spring force exerted on each component of the utility model is realized by the torsion spring arranged on the component.

[0042] In summary, the automobile hood lock with electric opening, electric closing and manual release functions of the utility model can realize electric opening and electric closing functions, and the manual release function can realize unlocking under all working conditions; the overall structure is compact and the volume is small; there is only one step from full lock to half lock, the noise of opening and closing is small, and the time domain of the noise is narrower; the actuator and the lock body are separated, and the layout of the whole vehicle is more flexible; one lock hook 2 realizes the safe locking position and the fully open locking position, and there is no safety lock hook 2, the lock body can be arranged in the trim panel, and the hood is more beautiful after opening.

[0043] It should be understood that the specific embodiments described above are only used to explain the present invention, and are not used to limit the present invention. Obvious changes or modifications derived from the spirit of the present invention are still within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A car hood lock with electric opening, electric closing and manual release functions, characterized in that: include: Lock body; A lock hook (2), the lock hook (2) being rotatably arranged on the lock body and subjected to a torsion spring force in a clockwise direction; A first pawl (3), the first pawl (3) being rotatably arranged on the lock body and subjected to a torsion spring force in a counterclockwise direction; A second pawl (4), the second pawl (4) is rotatably disposed on the lock body and is coaxial with the first pawl (3), and is subjected to a torsion spring force in a counterclockwise direction; A ratchet connecting rod (5), the ratchet connecting rod (5) being hinged to the first ratchet (3) and subjected to a torsion spring force in a counterclockwise direction; In the fully locked state, the lock hook (2) is engaged with the first pawl (3). When the first pawl (3) is pulled for the first time, the lock hook (2) and the first pawl (3) are engaged and disengaged, and the lock hook (2) and the second pawl (4) are engaged, entering a semi-locked state. When the first pawl (3) is pulled for the second time, the first pawl (3) drives the second pawl (4) to rotate clockwise through the pawl connecting rod (5). After rotation, the lock hook (2) and the second pawl (4) are engaged and disengaged, entering a fully open state.

2. The automobile hood lock with electric opening, electric closing and manual release functions according to claim 1, characterized in that: When the first pawl (3) is pulled for the first time, the pawl connecting rod (5) is blocked by the contour of the lock hook (2), so as to limit the pawl connecting rod (5) from driving the second pawl (4) to rotate.

3. The automobile hood lock with electric opening, electric closing and manual release functions according to claim 2, characterized in that: The pawl connecting rod (5) is formed with a limiting groove (52) that cooperates with the second pawl (4); in a semi-locked state, one end of the second pawl (4) is engaged in the limiting groove (52).

4. The automobile hood lock with electric opening, electric closing and manual release functions according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a suction component (6), and the suction component (6) includes: A suction execution bracket (61), wherein the suction execution bracket (61) is rotatably mounted on the lock body; A suction execution rod (62), the suction execution rod (62) is rotatably mounted on the lock body and is coaxial with the suction execution bracket (61); An active suction rod (63), the active suction rod (63) is hinged on the suction execution bracket (61) and is subjected to a torsion spring force in a counterclockwise direction; The suction driven rod (64) is hinged on the lock hook (2). After the suction actuator rod (62) is pulled, the suction actuator rod (62) and the suction actuator bracket (61) rotate clockwise, and the suction active rod (63) follows the suction actuator rod (62) and the suction actuator bracket (61) to rotate clockwise, and at the same time rotates counterclockwise around its own fixed axis under the action of the torsion spring force and fits with the suction driven rod (64) and pushes the suction driven rod (64) to rotate the lock hook (2) counterclockwise to a fully locked state.

5. The automobile hood lock with electric opening, electric closing and manual release functions according to claim 4, characterized in that: It also includes a suction and interruption component (7), which includes: A manual release rod (71), the manual release rod (71) being rotatably mounted on the lock body, one end of the manual release rod (71) driving the suction breaking rod (72) through a cable; A suction breaking rod (72) is rotatably mounted on the lock body. When the manual release rod (71) is manually controlled to rotate counterclockwise, the first ratchet (3) is pushed to rotate clockwise. When the manual release rod (71) rotates counterclockwise, the suction breaking rod (72) is pulled to rotate clockwise, and the suction active rod (63) is pushed away through the outer contour of the suction breaking rod (72) to ensure that the suction active rod (63) will not block the clockwise rotation path of the lock hook (2).

6. The automobile hood lock with electric opening, electric closing and manual release functions according to claim 5, characterized in that: A one-way limiting feature (711) is formed on the manual release lever (71) to push the first ratchet pawl (3) to rotate clockwise when the manual release lever (71) rotates counterclockwise.