Pull module and electronic lock assembly

Abstract

A pull module and an electronic lock assembly are provided. The pulling module is suitable for being connected to an unlocking pull rope (11) of an electronic lock (10) of the charging seat and used for pulling the unlocking pull rope. The pulling module comprises a base; the lever is rotatably mounted on the base through a pivot shaft so as to be capable of rotating around the pivot shaft between an initial position and an unlocking position, and the lever is configured to allow the unlocking pull rope to be connected to the lever; and the lever rotates around the pivot shaft when being actuated so as to pull the unlocking pull rope to unlock the electronic lock.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to unlocking an electronic lock, and more particularly, to a pulling module and a corresponding electronic lock assembly that can quickly and reliably unlock an electronic lock, such as in an emergency. Background Art

[0002] With the development of electric vehicles, there is an increasing demand for charging stations and related components for charging electric vehicles.

[0003] The electronic lock is a key component of a national standard AC charging station. It locks the charging gun tip during the vehicle charging process and signals to the vehicle that the charging gun is locked. The charging station electronic lock is typically equipped with an unlocking cord. In some unusual or emergency situations, such as when the charging gun cannot be properly inserted or removed from the charging station, the electronic lock cannot be opened, or there is an abnormal power supply, the user can manually unlock the electronic lock by pulling the cord. One end of the cord is connected to the unlocking mechanism of the electronic lock, while the other end is usually exposed on the outside of the charging station to facilitate the user's unlocking operation.

[0004] The pulling structure connected to the unlocking pull rope at the tail of some conventional electronic locks is usually a pull ring. After being installed on the vehicle panel, the pull ring is exposed and unsightly. In addition, when the electronic lock needs to be unlocked, the operator needs to apply a large force to pull the pull ring outward. For example, the applied force is the same as the unlocking force of the electronic lock, and there is a situation where the pull rope deviates when pulling the pull ring. Utility Model Content

[0005] The present disclosure is proposed to overcome at least one of the above and other problems and drawbacks of the prior art.

[0006] According to one aspect of the present disclosure, a pulling module is provided, adapted to be connected to an unlocking pull cord of an electronic lock of a charging station for pulling the unlocking pull cord. The pulling module comprises: a base; and a lever rotatably mounted on the base via a pivot axis so as to be rotatable about the pivot axis between an initial position and an unlocked position. The lever is configured to allow the unlocking pull cord to be connected to the lever, so that when the lever is actuated, it rotates about the pivot axis to pull the unlocking pull cord and unlock the electronic lock.

[0007] In some embodiments, the pulling module also includes: an installation box, which defines a accommodating space and includes the base, the lever is rotatably arranged in the accommodating space via a pivot axis, the lever has a first end and a second end located on opposite sides of the pivot axis in a first direction, the first end is configured to allow the unlocking pull rope to be connected to the first end; and a pressing member, which is installed on the installation box and is suitable for abutting against the lever at a position adjacent to the second end, the pressing member is arranged to be pressed to push the lever to rotate around the pivot axis when unlocking the electronic lock, so that the first end of the lever pulls the unlocking pull rope to move in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction, thereby unlocking the electronic lock.

[0008] In some embodiments, the mounting box is suitable for being mounted to a panel of a vehicle equipped with the electronic lock, and the mounting box also includes a cover, the base is suitable for being mounted on the panel and opening in a third direction perpendicular to the first direction and the second direction, and the cover covers the opening of the base to define the accommodating space between the base and the cover.

[0009] In some embodiments, the base includes a first side wall and a second side wall arranged opposite to each other in the second direction, and a bottom wall connecting the first side wall and the second side wall, the pivot shaft is mounted on the bottom wall, a first through hole is formed in the first side wall, the strip-shaped body of the pressing member is inserted into the first through hole so that the body can move in the first through hole along the second direction, and a second through hole is formed in the second side wall, the size of the second through hole being formed to allow the unlocking pull rope to pass through the second through hole to connect to the first end.

[0010] In some embodiments, the second through hole is formed and arranged to extend in the second direction, so that the unlocking pull rope can move in the second direction along the inner wall of the second through hole when pulled by the lever.

[0011] In some embodiments, a first guide groove connected to the first through hole and extending along the second direction is formed on the inner surface of the bottom wall of the base, and at least a portion of the main body of the pressing member is configured to be positioned in the first guide groove when the pressing member moves along the second direction, so that the movement of the main body in the second direction is guided by at least the first guide groove.

[0012] In some embodiments, the base further includes a second guide groove defined by a protrusion protruding away from the opening in the third direction, the second guide groove being connected to the first through hole and extending along the second direction, the pressing member including a button portion adapted to be pressed by an operator, the button portion being located at one end of the main body positioned outside the mounting box, and the other opposite end of the main body being adapted to abut against the lever, and the pressing member further including a guide block connected to the main body at the other end, the guide block being positioned in the second guide groove to slide along the second guide groove when the pressing member moves in the second direction.

[0013] In some embodiments, the lever includes a first arm and a second arm located on opposite sides of the pivot axis in the first direction, the first arm having the first end, the second arm having the second end, and an angle greater than 90 degrees and less than 180 degrees is formed between the first arm and the second arm, so that the lever has a curved profile, and the lever is rotatably mounted on the pivot axis at the bending portion of the curved profile.

[0014] In some embodiments, in the initial position, the first end connected to the unlocking pull rope is closer to the second side wall in the second direction than the second end, so that the unlocking pull rope is not pulled away from the electronic lock; in the unlocking position, the first end connected to the unlocking pull rope is farther away from the second side wall in the second direction than the second end, so as to pull a part of the unlocking pull rope outside the installation box into the accommodating space, thereby unlocking the electronic lock by moving the unlocking pull rope in the second direction.

[0015] In some embodiments, the body of the pressing member is configured to slide against the lever when the lever rotates about the pivot axis between the initial position and the unlocked position.

[0016] In some embodiments, a wiring groove is formed at the first end of the first arm, and the wiring groove passes through the first end in the second direction to allow the unlocking pull rope to pass through the wiring groove, so that the end of the unlocking pull rope is connected to the first end via an anchor on the side of the first end facing away from the second side wall, and in at least one of the initial position and the unlocked position, a portion of the wiring groove is aligned with the second through hole in the second direction.

[0017] In some embodiments, the wiring groove includes a first wiring groove and a second wiring groove; in the initial position, the first wiring groove is aligned with the second through hole in the second direction, and the unlocking pull rope passes through the first wiring groove; in the unlocking position, the second wiring groove is aligned with the second through hole in the second direction, and the unlocking pull rope at least partially passes through the second wiring groove; the first wiring groove and the second wiring groove are connected to each other, so that when the lever rotates from the initial position to the unlocking position around the pivot axis, the unlocking pull rope is converted from a state of being positioned in the first wiring groove to a state of being at least partially positioned in the second wiring groove.

[0018] In some embodiments, the length of the second arm is greater than the length of the first arm.

[0019] In some embodiments, the pivot shaft is mounted on the bottom wall and extends along the third direction to be at least partially inserted into a hole formed in the bent portion of the lever, and the mounting position of the pivot shaft on the bottom wall is adjacent to the second side wall, so that in the initial position, the first arm of the lever rests on the second side wall, and in the unlocked position, the second arm of the lever rests on the second side wall.

[0020] In some embodiments, the pivot shaft is mounted on the base, the lever includes a first arm and a second arm located on opposite sides of the pivot shaft in a first direction, the lever is rotatably mounted on the pivot shaft at a position between the first arm and the second arm, and the unlocking rope is adapted to be connected to the first arm, so that when the first arm is pulled away from the electronic lock so that the lever rotates about the pivot shaft, the lever pulls the unlocking rope to unlock the electronic lock.

[0021] In some embodiments, a wiring groove is formed on the first arm, and the wiring groove passes through the lever in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction to allow the unlocking pull rope to pass through the wiring groove, so that the end of the unlocking pull rope is connected to the lever via an anchor on the side of the lever facing away from the base.

[0022] In some embodiments, the wire routing groove is configured such that when the lever rotates, the unlocking pull rope is retained in the wire routing groove to always extend and move along the second direction.

[0023] In some embodiments, the lever is located on a side of the base facing away from the electronic lock, a through hole is formed in the base, the size of the through hole is formed to allow the unlocking pull rope to pass through the through hole to connect to the lever, and in at least one of the initial position and the unlocked position, a portion of the wiring groove is aligned with the through hole in the second direction.

[0024] In some embodiments, the through hole is formed and arranged to extend in the second direction, so that the unlocking pull rope can move in the second direction along the inner wall of the through hole when pulled by the lever.

[0025] In some embodiments, the wiring groove includes a first wiring groove and a second wiring groove; in the initial position, the first wiring groove is aligned with the through hole in the second direction, and the unlocking pull rope passes through the first wiring groove; in the unlocking position, the second wiring groove is aligned with the through hole in the second direction, and the unlocking pull rope at least partially passes through the second wiring groove; the first wiring groove and the second wiring groove are connected to each other, so that when the lever rotates from the initial position to the unlocking position around the pivot axis, the unlocking pull rope is converted from a state of being positioned in the first wiring groove to a state of being at least partially positioned in the second wiring groove.

[0026] In some embodiments, in the initial position, the first arm at least partially rests on the base; in the unlocked position, the second arm at least partially rests on the base.

[0027] According to another embodiment of the present disclosure, an electronic lock assembly is also provided, which includes an electronic lock for a charging stand and a pulling module described in any embodiment of the present disclosure, wherein the pulling module is connected to the electronic lock via the unlocking pull rope to pull the unlocking pull rope to unlock the electronic lock when actuated.

[0028] In some embodiments, the unlocking pull rope connected between the pulling module and the electronic lock extends along the second direction when not pulled, and the direction along which the pulling module pulls the unlocking pull rope is the same as the second direction. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0029] The above and other aspects, features and advantages of various embodiments of the present disclosure will become more apparent from the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0030] Figure 1 is a side view schematically illustrating the structure of an electronic lock assembly according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0031] Figure 2is a perspective view schematically illustrating the structure of a pulling module of an electronic lock assembly according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0032] Figure 3 is a perspective view schematically illustrating a pulling module according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, wherein a cover of a mounting box is removed to illustrate a structure within a receiving space thereof, wherein a lever of the pulling module is in an initial position or a non-unlocked position;

[0033] Figure 4 is a perspective view schematically illustrating a pulling module according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, wherein a cover of a mounting box is removed to illustrate a structure within a receiving space thereof, wherein a lever of the pulling module is in an unlocked position or state;

[0034] Figure 5 is a perspective view schematically illustrating a lever of a pulling module in an unlocked position or state according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0035] Figure 6 is a perspective view schematically illustrating a structure of a pressing member of a pulling module according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0036] Figure 7 is a perspective view schematically illustrating a structure of a mounting box of a pulling module according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0037] Figure 8 The figure schematically shows the pulling module according to the exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 3 The cross-sectional view taken along line A-A' in FIG.

[0038] Figure 9 The figure schematically shows the pulling module according to the exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 4 The cross-sectional view taken along the line BB' in FIG.

[0039] Figure 10 is a perspective view schematically illustrating an installation configuration of a pulling module of an electronic lock assembly on a panel according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0040] Figure 11 is a side view schematically illustrating the structure of an electronic lock assembly according to another exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0041] Figure 12 is a side perspective view schematically illustrating the structure of a pulling module of an electronic lock assembly according to another exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, wherein a lever is in an initial position or a non-unlocking position;

[0042] Figure 13is a side perspective view schematically illustrating the structure of a pulling module according to another exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, wherein a lever is in an unlocked position;

[0043] Figure 14 is a top perspective view schematically illustrating the structure of a pulling module according to another exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, wherein a lever is in an unlocked position; and

[0044] Figure 15 is a perspective view schematically illustrating a structure of a lever of a pulling module according to another exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0045] The following embodiments of the present disclosure will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. In this specification, the same or similar components are indicated by the same or similar reference numerals. The following description of the various embodiments of the present disclosure with reference to the accompanying drawings is intended to illustrate the overall concept of the present disclosure and should not be construed as limiting the present disclosure.

[0046] Furthermore, in the following detailed description, for ease of explanation, numerous specific details are set forth to provide a thorough understanding of the embodiments of the present disclosure. However, it will be apparent that one or more embodiments may be practiced without these specific details. In other cases, well-known structures and devices are shown schematically to simplify the drawings.

[0047] In the following detailed description, directional terms such as "front", "back", "up", "down", "left", "right", "upper" and "lower", "inside", "outside" and the like are defined according to the accompanying drawings, but the shape and position of the components are not limited by these terms and can be adjusted according to actual application.

[0048] In addition, the terms used herein are used to describe exemplary embodiments and are not intended to limit and / or constrain the present disclosure. Unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the singular forms "a," "an," and "the" are also intended to include the plural forms. In the present disclosure, "including," "comprising," "having," and similar terms are used to list features, quantities, steps, operations, elements, parts, or combinations thereof, but do not exclude the presence or addition of one or more of the features, quantities, steps, operations, elements, parts, or combinations thereof.

[0049] Although the terms "first," "second," etc. may be used herein to describe a variety of different elements, these elements should not be limited by these terms. These terms are only used to distinguish one element from another. For example, a first element may be referred to as a second element, and a second element may be referred to as a first element, without departing from the scope of this disclosure. The term "and / or" includes multiple combinations of associated items or any one of multiple associated items.

[0050] The illustrated exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure provides a pulling module that can be used to pull an unlocking pull cord of an electronic lock 10 to unlock the electronic lock, such as an electronic lock for a charging station (not shown) for an electric vehicle or other device, which can be mounted to a panel 1 of the electric vehicle or other device (see FIG. Figure 10 The pulling module 100 can be connected to the electronic lock 10 via the unlocking pull rope 11, such as being connected to the unlocking mechanism of the electronic lock 10 via the unlocking pull rope 11, so that when the pulling module 100 is actuated or triggered, it pulls the unlocking pull rope 11, thereby triggering the unlocking mechanism to unlock the electronic lock 10.

[0051] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, a pull module includes a base and a lever. The base is, for example, adapted to be mounted or fixed on a panel, while the lever is rotatably mounted on the base via a pivot axis, enabling rotation about the pivot axis between an initial position and an unlocked position. The unlocking pull cord can be connected to the lever so that when actuated (e.g., by an operator), the lever can rotate about the pivot axis to pull the unlocking pull cord, thereby enabling convenient and rapid unlocking of the electronic lock. The structure of the pull module according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0052] In an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, Figure 1-7 As shown, the pulling module 100 mainly includes a mounting box 110, a lever 120 and a pressing member 140, so that the pulling module 100 as a whole has a substantially box-shaped profile, so as to be easily installed on the panel 1 of an electric vehicle or other equipment. Figure 10 As shown, the mounting box 110 can be installed or retained in the groove 2 of the panel 1, with only the pressing member 140 to be described below protruding outward from the panel 1, and the surface of the mounting box 110 installed with or inserted through the pressing member 140 is flush with the surface of the panel 1 or has a similar overall appearance, so that the pulling module 100 can be consistent with the panel 1 in appearance contour to increase the overall aesthetics.

[0053] A housing space 101 is defined within the mounting box 110. A lever 120 is mounted within the housing space 101 and is capable of pivoting or rotating when actuated (e.g., pressed or pushed) to switch between a non-unlocked state and an unlocked state. For example, the lever 120 is mounted within the mounting box 110 via a pivot axis 130 so as to be pivotable or rotatable about the pivot axis 130. In the illustrated embodiment, the lever 120 has a first end 121 and a second end 124 located on opposite sides of the pivot axis 120 in a first direction Y. The unlocking pull cord 11 connected to the electronic lock 10 can be connected to the first end 121.

[0054] The pressing member 140 is mounted to the mounting box 110. For example, the pressing member 140 includes a strip-shaped or elongated main body 141. The main body 141 can be partially inserted into the accommodating space 101 to abut against the lever 120, thereby pushing the lever 120 to pivot or rotate around the pivot axis 130. In the illustrated embodiment, the main body 141 of the pressing member 140 extends along a second direction X perpendicular to the first direction Y after being mounted to the mounting box 110. The pressing member 140 can also include a button portion 142 adapted to be pressed by an operator. The button portion 142 is located at one end of the main body 141 positioned outside the mounting box 110, and the other opposite end 143 of the main body 141 is adapted to abut against the lever 120.

[0055] As an example, utilizing the principle of a lever, the other end 143 of the main body 141 of the pressing member 140 can abut against the lever 120 or abut against the lever 120 at a position adjacent to the second end 124, thereby pushing the lever 120 to pivot or rotate about the pivot axis 130. When it is desired to unlock the electronic lock 10, the pressing member 140 can be pressed by an operator to push the lever 120 to rotate about the pivot axis 130, causing the first end 121 of the lever 120 to move, thereby pulling the unlocking cord 11 to move or pull the unlocking cord 11 outward from the electronic lock 10, thereby unlocking the electronic lock 10. In the illustrated embodiment, the pivoting or rotational motion of the lever 120 causes the first end 121 thereof to have a movement component in the second direction X, thereby pulling the unlocking cord 11 outward from the electronic lock 10 along the second direction X, thereby unlocking the electronic lock 10. In the illustrated embodiment, the unlocking pull rope 11 connected between the pulling module 100 and the electronic lock 10 extends or is tightened along the second direction X when not being pulled or in a non-unlocking state.

[0056] Therefore, according to the embodiments of the present disclosure, the unlocking operation of the pulling module can be performed in a pressing manner, which increases the speed of applying force in an emergency, and the pressing unlocking operation is more convenient than the conventional unlocking operation of pulling the pull ring outward; at the same time, due to the lever principle, the force actually applied on the pulling module can be less than the force required to unlock the electronic lock itself, that is, the lever principle is used to make the actual applied force less than the design value of the unlocking force of the electronic lock itself, thereby optimizing the unlocking force.

[0057] In some embodiments of the present disclosure, the mounting box 110 of the pulling module 100 can be configured to be mounted to the panel 1 of a vehicle equipped with the electronic lock 10, so that the vehicle will be more beautiful after installation. Figure 1-4 and Figure 7 As shown, the mounting box 110 may have a split structure, including a base 111 and a cover 112, for example, at least the base 111, or both the base 111 and the cover 112, may be mounted on a panel of a vehicle (see, for example, FIG. Figure 10 , positioned in the groove 2 of the panel 1), the base 111 is open in a third direction Z perpendicular to the first direction Y and the second direction X, and the cover 112 covers the opening of the base 111 to define a receiving space 101 between the base 111 and the cover 112.

[0058] In such Figure 2-4 and Figure 7 In the illustrated embodiment, the base 111 has a generally rectangular profile and includes four side walls and a bottom wall connecting the side walls. Specifically, the base 111 includes a first side wall 113 and a second side wall 115 arranged opposite each other in a second direction X, and a bottom wall 117 connecting the first side wall 113 and the second side wall 115. The pivot shaft 130 may be fixedly or detachably mounted on the bottom wall 117 and extends along a third direction Z. A first slot or through-hole 114 is formed in the first side wall 113 of the base 111. The main body 141 of the pressing member 140 is inserted into the first slot or through-hole 114, so that the main body 141 can move in the first slot or through-hole 114 along the second direction X, for example, when the pressing member 140 is pressed or restored to its original state.

[0059] A second slot or through-hole 116 is formed in the second sidewall 115 of the base 111. The second slot or through-hole 116 is sized to allow the unlocking cord 11 (e.g., an end section thereof) to pass through the second slot or through-hole 116 to connect to the first end 121 of the lever 120. According to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, the second slot or through-hole 116 is formed and arranged to extend through the second sidewall 115 in the second direction X, so that the unlocking cord 11 can move along the inner wall of the second slot or through-hole 116 in the second direction X when pulled by the lever 120. In some examples, the thickness of the second sidewall 115 and / or the size of the second slot or through-hole 116 can be appropriately selected so that the second slot or through-hole 116 can serve as an alignment structure for aligning the unlocking cord 11 and / or ensuring that the unlocking cord 11 moves in the second direction X without deviation.

[0060] In some embodiments, as will be described below, when the lever 120 pivots or rotates, the first end 121 is movable relative to the unlocking cord 11 to ensure that the unlocking cord 11 remains extended in the second direction X without being displaced by the movement of the first end 121, thereby allowing the unlocking cord 11 to be consistently pulled in the second direction X. By way of example, the end of the unlocking cord 11 may be connected to the first end 121 via an anchor 12, for example, the end of the unlocking cord 11 may be connected to the anchor 12 on a side of the first end 120 facing away from the second sidewall 115, thereby connecting the unlocking cord 11 to the lever 1220 and allowing it to move with the lever 120. It will be appreciated that the connection and positional relationship between the unlocking cord and the first end of the lever are not limited to the illustrated embodiment, and the connection between the unlocking cord and the first end of the lever may be achieved in any suitable manner.

[0061] When the pressing member 140 is pressed or reset, its main body 141 can move or slide along the inner surface of the bottom wall 117 of the base 111. Figure 3 、 Figure 4 and Figure 7 As shown, a first guide groove 118 is formed on the inner surface of the bottom wall 117 of the base 111. The first guide groove 118 can be connected to the first slot or through hole 114 and extend along the second direction X. When the pressing member 140 moves along the second direction X, at least a portion of its main body 141 (for example, the portion of the main body 141 on the side away from the cover 112) can be positioned in the first guide groove 118, so that the movement of the main body 141 in the second direction X is at least guided by the first guide groove 118, and the inner wall surface of the first guide groove 118 can play a role in limiting the main body 141, that is, limiting the displacement or swing of the main body 141 in the first direction Y.

[0062] In a further embodiment, Figure 3 、 Figure 4 and Figure 7 As shown, the base 111 may further include a second guide groove 119, for example, defined by a protrusion of the base 111 that protrudes away from the opening thereof in the third direction Z. The second guide groove 119 may be connected to the first slot or through-hole 114 and extend along the second direction X. The second guide groove 119 is formed on a side of the opening of the base 111, opposite to the first guide groove 118, and may also be connected to the first guide groove 118. Accordingly, the pressing member 140 may further include a guide block 144 connected to the main body 141 at its other end 143. The guide block 144 may be at least partially positioned in the second guide groove 119 so as to slide along the second guide groove 119 when the pressing member 140 moves in the second direction X. Thus, the second guide groove 119 may guide the movement of the pressing member 140 in the second direction X, either alone or in conjunction with the first guide groove 118.

[0063] As an example, the guide block 144 can protrude or extend from the other end 143 of the main body 141 further toward the second side wall 115, and the size of the guide block 144 can be larger than the width of the first slot or through hole 114 in the first direction Y, so that when the pressing member 140 moves in the second direction X, the guide block 144 can be blocked by the surface of the bottom wall 117 facing away from the base 111, that is, the guide block 144 is restricted in the third direction Z between the surface of the bottom wall 117 facing away from the base 111 and the inner surface of the raised portion of the base 111 that defines the second guide groove 119, thereby preventing the pressing member 140 from shaking in the third direction Z when moving.

[0064] When the pressing member 140 is pressed or reset, the lever 120 pivots or rotates about the pivot axis 130, causing its opposite ends to move in a seesaw-like manner. The lever 120 includes a first arm 122 and a second arm 123 located on opposite sides of the pivot axis 130 in a first direction. The first end 121 is the distal end of the first arm 122, and the second end 124 is the distal end of the second arm 123. In the illustrated embodiment, the lever 120 pivots or rotates about the pivot axis 130 (e.g., counterclockwise in the figure) by pressing a portion of the second arm 123, such as the second end 124, with the other end 141 of the main body 141 of the pressing member 140. This causes the lever 120 to move (e.g., away from the second sidewall 115 of the base 111), thereby pulling the unlocking cord 11 connected thereto to move in the second direction X.

[0065] In the illustrated embodiment, the first arm 122 and the second arm 123 of the lever 120 may form an angle greater than 90 degrees (e.g., greater than 100 degrees, greater than 120 degrees, or greater than 140 degrees) and less than 180 degrees (e.g., less than 170 degrees, less than 160 degrees, or less than 150 degrees), so that the lever 120 has a curved profile. The lever 120 is rotatably mounted on the pivot shaft 130 at the bend of the curved profile or at the portion between the first arm 122 and the second arm 123. For example, a hole 125 (e.g., a through hole or a blind hole) is formed at the bend of the curved profile or at the portion between the first arm 122 and the second arm 123, and the pivot shaft 130 is at least partially inserted into the hole 125. It will be understood that the form of the lever is not limited to the illustrated embodiment. In other embodiments, the lever may also be in the form of a straight rod or a straight plate.

[0066] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the lever 120 is arranged to be rotatable around the pivot axis 120 between an initial position and an unlocked position. Figure 2 、 Figure 3 and Figure 8As shown) and in the unlocked state, the lever 120 is in the initial position. Figure 3 As shown, the first end portion 121 of the lever 120 connected to the unlocking pull rope 11 is closer to the second side wall 115 of the base 111 than the second end portion 124 in the second direction X, so the unlocking pull rope 11 is not pulled in a direction away from the electronic lock 10. Figure 4 、 Figure 5 and Figure 9 As shown) and in the unlocked state, the lever 120 is in the unlocked position. Figure 4 As shown, the first end 121 of the lever 120 connected to the unlocking rope 11 is moved farther away from the second side wall 115 of the base 111 than the second end 124 in the second direction X, so as to pull the portion of the unlocking rope 11 outside the installation box 110 into the accommodating space 101, that is, to pull the unlocking rope 11 outward from the electronic lock 10, thereby unlocking the electronic lock 10 by moving the unlocking rope 11 away from the electronic lock 10 in the second direction X.

[0067] In the illustrated embodiment, Figure 3-5 As shown, the installation position of the pivot shaft 130 on the bottom wall 117 of the base 111 is closer to the second side wall 115 than to the first side wall 113, so that when the lever 120 is in the initial position, the first arm 122 of the lever 120 can abut against the second side wall 115 to stabilize the state (such as the tensioned state) of the connected unlocking rope 11 and prevent the unlocking rope from loosening or curling. When the lever 120 is in the unlocking position, the second arm 123 of the lever 120 is pushed and can abut against the second side wall 123, so that when the pressing member 140 is continuously pressed, the unlocking rope 11 can be stably maintained in the pulled-out state and thereby the unlocking state of the electronic lock 10 can be maintained.

[0068] In some examples, such as Figure 3 and 4 As shown, when the lever 120 rotates about the pivot axis 130 between the initial position and the unlocked position, that is, when switching between the unlocked state and the unlocked state, the main body 141 or the other end 143 of the pressing member 140 can abut against and slide on the second arm 123 of the lever 120. For example, in the initial position, the main body 141 or the other end 143 of the pressing member 140 abuts against the second end 124 of the lever 120, for example, against the inclined surface 1241 of the second end 124; when the lever 120 rotates to the unlocked position, the other end 143 of the main body 141 of the pressing member 140 slides from the inclined surface 1241 of the second end 124 to the side surface 1231 of the second arm 123, thereby pushing the second end 124 of the lever 120 toward the second side wall 115 of the base 111.

[0069] In some embodiments, as Figure 3-5 As shown, the first arm 122 or the first end 121 of the lever 120 is formed with a wiring groove 1210, which penetrates the first arm 122 or the first end 121 at least in the second direction X to allow the unlocking pull rope 11 to pass through the wiring groove 1210, so that the end of the unlocking pull rope 11 is connected to the first arm 122 or the first end 121 via the anchor 12 on the side of the first end 121 opposite to the second side wall 115 of the base 111. According to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, as Figure 3 and 4 As shown, when the lever 120 is in the initial position and / or the unlocked position, a portion of the wiring groove 1210 can be aligned in the second direction with the second through hole 116 formed in the second side wall 115 of the base 111, so that the unlocking pull rope 11 can pass through the second through hole 116 and the wiring groove 1210 along the second direction X without bending or deflecting.

[0070] Similarly, if Figure 3 and 4 As shown, when the lever 120 rotates about the pivot axis 130 between the initial position and the unlocked position, that is, when switching between the unlocked state and the unlocked state, the anchor 12 can slide against the first arm 122 of the lever 120, so that the unlocking pull rope 11 connected thereto does not substantially move in the first direction Y and / or the third direction Z, thereby ensuring that the unlocking pull rope 11 always extends along the second direction X. For example, in the initial position, the anchor 12 is on the side surface 1221 of the first arm 122 of the lever 120, and during the process of rotating the lever 120 to the unlocked position, the anchor 12 slides from the side surface 1221 of the first arm 122 to the inclined surface 1213 of the first end portion 121 of the lever 120.

[0071] In the illustrated embodiment, the wiring groove 1210 has two portions, namely, a first wiring groove 1211 and a second wiring groove 1212. For example, the first wiring groove 1211 may be formed near the first end 121 of the first arm 122 of the lever 120, while the second wiring groove 1212 may be formed in the first end 121. When the lever 120 is in the initial position, the unlocking cord 11 passes through the first wiring groove 1211 and is connected to the anchor 12. The first wiring groove 1211 is aligned with the second through-hole 116 formed in the second sidewall 115 of the base 111 in the second direction X. When the lever 120 is in the unlocked position, the second wiring groove 1212 is aligned with the second through-hole 116 in the second direction X, and the unlocking cord 11 at least partially passes through the second wiring groove 1212.

[0072] like Figure 3-5As shown, the first routing groove 1211 and the second routing groove 1212 can be connected to each other, so that when the lever 120 rotates about the pivot axis 130 from the initial position to the unlocked position, the unlocking cord 11 can be transitioned from being positioned in the first routing groove 1211 to being at least partially positioned in the second routing groove 1212, and vice versa. As described above, during the rotation or pivoting of the lever 120, the unlocking cord 11 does not substantially move in the first direction Y and / or the third direction Z, and the first arm 122 or the first end 121 of the lever 120 moves relative to the unlocking cord 11 to achieve the state transition.

[0073] In some embodiments of the present disclosure, Figure 3-5 As shown, the length L1 of the second arm 123 of the lever 120 is greater than the length L2 of the first arm 122, so that the force actually applied by the operator to the pressing member 140 and the lever 120 can be less than the design value of the unlocking force of the electronic lock itself, thereby optimizing the unlocking force.

[0074] Figure 11-15 The diagram illustrates the structure of a pull module for an electronic lock assembly according to another exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown, the pull module, which is used to pull the unlocking cord 11 of the electronic lock 10, primarily includes a base 210 and a lever 220. For example, the base 210 may have a shape suitable for mounting or securing to a panel, such as a plate, but is not limited thereto. The lever 220 is rotatably mounted on the base 210 via a pivot axis 230, allowing it to rotate about the pivot axis 230 between an initial position and an unlocked position, thereby enabling switching between the initial and unlocked states. The unlocking cord 11 may be connected to the lever 220, such that when actuated (e.g., by an operator) (e.g., pushed, pulled, or otherwise driven), the lever 220 can rotate about the pivot axis 230 to pull the unlocking cord 11, thereby enabling convenient and quick unlocking of the electronic lock 10 when needed.

[0075] Exemplarily, the pivot shaft 230 is mounted on the base 210. For example, two brackets 240 are fixed to the surface of the base 210 at intervals, and both ends of the pivot shaft 230 are respectively connected to the two brackets 240. The pivot shaft 230 can be parallel to the surface of the base 210, for example, extending in a direction perpendicular to the first direction Y and the second direction X.

[0076] In the illustrated embodiment, the lever 220 is capable of pivoting or rotating about the pivot shaft 130 as a fulcrum, so that the portions located on opposite sides of the pivot shaft 130 move in a seesaw manner. For example, the lever 220 includes a first arm portion 221 and a second arm portion 222. The lever 220 is rotatably mounted on the pivot shaft 230 at a position between the first arm portion 221 and the second arm portion 222, such that the first arm portion 221 and the second arm portion 222 are located on opposite sides of the pivot shaft 230, for example, in the first direction Y. For example, a hole 223 is formed at a position or portion between the first arm portion 221 and the second arm portion 222 (see FIG. 2 ). Figure 15 ), the pivot shaft 230 can be inserted into the formed hole 223.

[0077] In the illustrated embodiment, a portion of the first arm portion 221 and the second arm portion 222 of the lever 220 may form an angle greater than 90 degrees (e.g., greater than 100 degrees, greater than 120 degrees, or greater than 140 degrees) and less than 180 degrees (e.g., less than 170 degrees, less than 160 degrees, or less than 150 degrees) to form a curved or V-shaped profile. A hole 223 is formed at the bend of the curved or V-shaped profile, and the pivot shaft 230 is at least partially inserted into the hole 223, so that the lever 220 is rotatably mounted on the pivot shaft 230. It will be understood that although the lever is described herein as having two arms or arm portions, it may be a single piece, and the form of the lever is not limited to the illustrated embodiment. In other embodiments, the lever may also be in the form of a straight rod or a straight plate.

[0078] The unlocking cord 11 is adapted to be connected to the first arm 221 , so that when the first arm 221 is pulled away from the electronic lock 10 to rotate the lever 220 about the pivot axis 230 , the lever 220 pulls the unlocking cord 11 outward to unlock the electronic lock 11 .

[0079] In the illustrated embodiment, Figure 11-15 As shown, a wire groove 2200 is formed on the first arm 221. The wire groove 2200 can be in the form of a through hole or slot, for example, extending through the lever 220 in a second direction X perpendicular to the first direction Y, to allow the unlocking cord 11 to pass through the wire groove 2200. This allows the end of the unlocking cord 11 to be connected to the anchor 12 on the side of the lever 220 facing away from the base 210. As a result, the unlocking cord 11 connected to the unlocking mechanism of the electronic lock 10 is connected to the lever 220 and can move with the lever 220. As shown in the figure, the first arm 221 can have a first portion 2211 and a second portion 2212 located on opposite sides of the wire groove 2200. The first portion 2211 and the second portion 2212 can form a curved or inverted V-shaped profile, but can also have a straight shape.

[0080] The wiring groove 2200 may be appropriately shaped and constructed so that when the lever 220 rotates, the unlocking rope 11 is always retained in the wiring groove 2200 and always extends and moves along the second direction X without deflection or bending.

[0081] In the illustrated embodiment, the lever 220 is located on a side of the base 210 facing away from the electronic lock 10, and a through hole 216 is formed in the base 210 (see Figure 13 ), the through-hole 216 is sized to allow the unlocking cord 11 to pass through the through-hole 216 to connect to the lever 220. Preferably, the through-hole 216 is formed and arranged to extend through the base 210 in the second direction X, so that the unlocking cord 11 can move along the inner wall of the through-hole 216 in the second direction X when pulled by the lever 220. In some examples, the thickness of the base 210 and / or the size of the through-hole 116 can be appropriately selected so that the through-hole 216 can serve as an alignment structure for aligning the unlocking cord 11 and / or ensuring that the unlocking cord 11 moves in the second direction X without deviation. Further, when the lever is in at least one of the initial position and the unlocked position, a portion of the wiring groove 2200 can be aligned with the through-hole 216 in the second direction X.

[0082] In such Figure 11-15 In the illustrated embodiment, the wiring groove 2200 formed on the lever 220 includes a first wiring groove 2201 and a second wiring groove 2202. In the initial position or unlocked state, the first wiring groove 2201 is aligned with the through hole 216 of the base 210 in the second direction X, and the unlocking cord 11 extends through the first wiring groove 2201 in the second direction X. In the unlocked position or state, the second wiring groove 2202 is aligned with the through hole 216 in the second direction X, and the unlocking cord 11 at least partially passes through the second wiring groove 2202, extending in the second direction X. The first wiring groove 2201 and the second wiring groove 2202 can be in communication with each other, so that when the lever 220 rotates about the pivot axis 230 from the initial position to the unlocked position, the unlocking cord 11 transitions from being positioned in the first wiring groove 2201 to being at least partially positioned in the second wiring groove 2202, thereby maintaining its position in the second direction X through the wiring groove 2200.

[0083] Similarly, if Figure 12-14As shown, when the lever 220 rotates about the pivot axis 230 between the initial position and the unlocked position, that is, when switching between the unlocked state and the unlocked state, the anchor 12 can slide against the first arm 221 of the lever 120, so that the unlocking pull cord 11 connected thereto does not substantially move in the first direction Y and / or the third direction Z, thereby ensuring that the unlocking pull cord 11 always extends along the second direction X. For example, in the initial position, the anchor 12 is at least partially positioned on the surface of the second portion 2212 of the first arm 221 of the lever 220, and during the process of rotating the lever 120 to the unlocked position, the anchor 12 slides from the surface of the second portion 2212 to the surface of the first portion 2211 of the lever 220.

[0084] It will be appreciated that, while the cable duct is described herein as having two portions, the cable duct may be a single slot or through-hole. Furthermore, although not shown, in other embodiments, the lever does not include the aforementioned cable duct, and the release cord may be connected to the lever in a variety of ways, including but not limited to bolts, screws, knotting, or tying.

[0085] In the illustrated embodiment, Figure 11-14 As shown, the pivot shaft 230 and the lever 220 can be appropriately installed relative to the base 210 so that in the initial position, the first arm 221 of the lever 220 at least partially rests on the base 210 to stabilize the state of the connected unlocking rope 11 (such as a tensioned state) and avoid the unlocking rope from becoming loose or curled, and in the unlocking position, the second arm 222 at least partially rests on the base 210 to prevent the lever from continuing to rotate, so as to avoid pulling the unlocking rope 11 out too much.

[0086] Although the embodiments of the present disclosure have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that these embodiments may be varied without departing from the principles and spirit of the present disclosure, and that the scope of protection of the present disclosure is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents. It should also be noted that, unless otherwise indicated, the terms "comprise," "include," and "have" used herein do not exclude other elements or steps. In addition, any element number in a claim should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of the present disclosure.

Claims

1. A pulling module, which is suitable for connecting to an unlocking pull rope of an electronic lock of a charging station for pulling the unlocking pull rope, characterized in that: The pulling module includes: base; and a lever rotatably mounted on the base via a pivot axis so as to be rotatable about the pivot axis between an initial position and an unlocked position, The lever is configured to allow the unlocking pull cord to be connected to the lever so that the lever, when actuated, rotates about the pivot axis to pull the unlocking pull cord to unlock the electronic lock.

2. The pulling module according to claim 1, characterized in that: The pulling module also includes: A mounting box defines a receiving space and includes the base, The lever is rotatably disposed in the accommodation space via a pivot axis, the lever having a first end and a second end located on opposite sides of the pivot axis in a first direction (Y), the first end being configured to allow the unlocking rope to be connected to the first end; and A pressing member (140) is mounted on the mounting box and is adapted to abut against the lever at a position adjacent to the second end, the pressing member being arranged to be pressed when unlocking the electronic lock to push the lever to rotate around the pivot axis, so that the first end of the lever pulls the unlocking rope to move in a second direction (X) perpendicular to the first direction, thereby unlocking the electronic lock.

3. The pulling module according to claim 2, characterized in that: The mounting box is adapted to be mounted to a panel (1) of a vehicle equipped with the electronic lock, and The installation box further comprises a cover (112), the base is adapted to be mounted on the panel and is open in a third direction (Z) perpendicular to the first direction and the second direction, and the cover covers the opening of the base to define the accommodation space between the base and the cover.

4. The pulling module according to claim 3, characterized in that: The base comprises a first side wall (113) and a second side wall (115) arranged opposite to each other in the second direction, and a bottom wall (117) connecting the first side wall and the second side wall, wherein the pivot shaft is mounted on the bottom wall. A first through hole (114) is formed in the first side wall, and the strip-shaped main body (141) of the pressing member is inserted into the first through hole so that the main body can move in the first through hole along the second direction, and A second through hole (116) is formed in the second side wall, and the size of the second through hole is formed to allow the unlocking pull rope to pass through the second through hole to be connected to the first end.

5. The pulling module according to claim 4, characterized in that: The second through hole is formed and arranged to extend in the second direction so that the unlocking pull cord can move in the second direction along an inner wall of the second through hole when pulled by the lever.

6. The pulling module according to claim 5, characterized in that: A first guide groove (118) communicating with the first through hole and extending along the second direction is formed on the inner surface of the bottom wall of the base, and At least a portion of a main body of the pressing member is configured to be positioned in the first guide groove when the pressing member moves in the second direction, so that movement of the main body in the second direction is guided by at least the first guide groove.

7. The pulling module according to claim 6, characterized in that: The base further comprises a second guide groove (119) defined by a protrusion protruding away from the opening in the third direction, the second guide groove being connected to the first through hole and extending along the second direction. The pressing member includes a button portion (142) adapted to be pressed by an operator, the button portion being located at one end of the body positioned outside the mounting box, and the opposite end (143) of the body being adapted to abut against the lever, and The pressing member further includes a guide block (144) connected to the main body at the other end, the guide block being positioned in the second guide groove to slide along the second guide groove when the pressing member moves in the second direction.

8. The pulling module according to any one of claims 4 to 7, characterized in that: The lever includes a first arm and a second arm located on opposite sides of the pivot axis in the first direction, the first arm having the first end, the second arm having the second end, and An angle greater than 90 degrees and less than 180 degrees is formed between the first arm and the second arm, so that the lever has a curved profile, and the lever is rotatably mounted on the pivot shaft at a bent portion of the curved profile.

9. The pulling module according to claim 8, characterized in that: In the initial position, the first end portion to which the unlocking pull cord is connected is closer to the second side wall than the second end portion in the second direction, so that the unlocking pull cord is not pulled away from the electronic lock. In the unlocked position, the first end portion connected to the unlocking pull rope is farther away from the second side wall than the second end portion in the second direction, so as to pull a portion of the unlocking pull rope outside the installation box into the accommodating space, thereby unlocking the electronic lock by moving the unlocking pull rope in the second direction.

10. The pulling module according to claim 9, characterized in that: The main body of the pressing member is configured to slide against the lever when the lever rotates about the pivot axis between an initial position and an unlocked position.

11. The pulling module according to claim 9, characterized in that: A wiring groove is formed at the first end of the first arm, and the wiring groove penetrates the first end in the second direction to allow the unlocking pull rope to pass through the wiring groove, so that the end of the unlocking pull rope is connected to the first end via an anchor on the side of the first end facing away from the second side wall, and In at least one of the initial position and the unlocked position, a portion of the wiring groove is aligned with the second through hole in the second direction.

12. The pulling module according to claim 11, characterized in that: The wiring trough includes a first wiring trough and a second wiring trough, In the initial position, the first wiring groove is aligned with the second through hole in the second direction, and the unlocking pull rope passes through the first wiring groove. In the unlocked position, the second wiring groove is aligned with the second through hole in the second direction, and the unlocking pull rope at least partially passes through the second wiring groove, and The first wiring groove and the second wiring groove are connected to each other, so that when the lever rotates from the initial position to the unlocked position around the pivot axis, the unlocking rope is transformed from a state of being positioned in the first wiring groove to a state of being at least partially positioned in the second wiring groove.

13. The pulling module according to any one of claims 9 to 12, characterized in that: The length of the second arm is greater than the length of the first arm.

14. The pulling module according to any one of claims 9 to 12, characterized in that: The pivot shaft is mounted on the bottom wall and extends along the third direction to be at least partially inserted into a hole (125) formed in the bent portion of the lever, and The mounting position of the pivot shaft on the bottom wall is adjacent to the second side wall, so that in the initial position, the first arm of the lever abuts against the second side wall, and in the unlocked position, the second arm of the lever abuts against the second side wall.

15. The pulling module according to claim 1, characterized in that: The pivot shaft is mounted on the base. The lever includes a first arm portion and a second arm portion located on opposite sides of the pivot axis in a first direction, the lever is rotatably mounted on the pivot axis at a position between the first arm portion and the second arm portion, and The unlocking pull cord is adapted to be connected to the first arm such that when the first arm is pulled away from the electronic lock to rotate the lever about the pivot axis, the lever pulls the unlocking pull cord to unlock the electronic lock.

16. The pulling module according to claim 15, characterized in that: A wiring groove is formed on the first arm, and the wiring groove penetrates the lever in a second direction (X) perpendicular to the first direction to allow the unlocking pull rope to pass through the wiring groove, so that the end of the unlocking pull rope is connected to the lever via an anchor on a side of the lever facing away from the base.

17. The pulling module according to claim 16, characterized in that: The wire routing groove is configured such that when the lever rotates, the unlocking pull cord is held in the wire routing groove to always extend and move along the second direction (X).

18. The pulling module according to claim 17, characterized in that The lever is located on a side of the base facing away from the electronic lock. A through hole (216) is formed in the base, the through hole being sized to allow the unlocking cord to pass through the through hole to connect to the lever, and In at least one of the initial position and the unlocked position, a portion of the wiring trough is aligned with the through hole in the second direction.

19. The pulling module according to claim 18, characterized in that The through hole is formed and arranged to extend in the second direction so that the unlocking pull cord can move in the second direction along an inner wall of the through hole when pulled by the lever.

20. The pulling module according to claim 19, characterized in that The wiring trough includes a first wiring trough and a second wiring trough, In the initial position, the first wiring groove is aligned with the through hole in the second direction, and the unlocking pull rope passes through the first wiring groove, In the unlocked position, the second wiring groove is aligned with the through hole in the second direction, and the unlocking pull rope at least partially passes through the second wiring groove, and The first wiring groove and the second wiring groove are connected to each other, so that when the lever rotates from the initial position to the unlocked position around the pivot axis, the unlocking rope is transformed from a state of being positioned in the first wiring groove to a state of being at least partially positioned in the second wiring groove.

21. The pulling module according to any one of claims 15 to 20, characterized in that In the initial position, the first arm at least partially rests on the base, and In the unlocked position, the second arm at least partially rests on the base.

22. An electronic lock assembly comprising an electronic lock (10) for a charging station, characterized in that: The electronic lock assembly further comprises the pulling module according to any one of claims 1 to 21, wherein the pulling module is connected to the electronic lock via the unlocking pull rope, so as to pull the unlocking pull rope to unlock the electronic lock when actuated.

23. The electronic lock assembly according to claim 22, wherein: The unlocking pull rope connected between the pulling module and the electronic lock extends along the second direction when not pulled, and the direction along which the pulling module pulls the unlocking pull rope is the same as the second direction.

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