Left and right rudder integrated front cover lock

Abstract

The utility model discloses a left and right rudder integrated front cover lock which comprises a bottom plate, a cover plate, a ratchet hook and a pawl, and the ratchet hook and the pawl are rotationally arranged between the bottom plate and the cover plate. The linkage mechanism comprises a release rod, a reset part and a push rod, the release rod is rotatably arranged on the bottom plate, the push rod is slidably arranged on the bottom plate, one end of the push rod is rotatably connected with the release rod, the reset part is connected with the release rod and the bottom plate, and the reset part is used for providing restoring force for the release rod; the other end of the push rod is in contact with the pawl which is driven by the push rod to rotate. According to the front engine cover lock, the linkage mechanism is arranged, so that the front engine cover lock can be matched with a left-rudder vehicle model and a right-rudder vehicle model. The push rod is in contact connection with the pawl, and when the inhaul cable directly pulls the pawl, the linkage mechanism does not intervene; the push rod and the bottom plate and the push rod and the release rod are connected through the limiting parts, the rotation range of the release rod is ingeniously utilized, and the reliability of connection between the push rod and the bottom plate and between the push rod and the release rod is guaranteed.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of vehicle accessories, in particular to a left and right rudder integrated front hood lock. Background Art

[0002] An increasing number of domestically produced vehicles are being exported. However, some countries have different vehicle orientations than China. For example, when exporting a left-hand drive vehicle to a right-hand drive country, the hood lock's backup release cable cannot be connected to the driver's seat. Therefore, separate molds are required for both left-hand and right-hand drive vehicles, which undoubtedly increases production costs and prevents product interoperability.

[0003] Chinese patent CN218991230U discloses an electric front hood lock for an automobile engine. The lock body mechanism assembly includes a base plate, a cover plate, a ratchet hook, a pawl, two rivets, a ratchet hook spring, a pawl spring and a pop-up mechanism. The two rivets penetrate the ratchet hook and the pawl respectively, and the ratchet hook and the pawl are assembled between the base plate and the cover plate. The ratchet hook spring is sleeved on the rivet penetrating the ratchet hook and its two ends are respectively assembled on the ratchet hook and the base plate. The pawl spring is sleeved on the rivet penetrating the pawl and its two ends are respectively assembled on the pawl and the base plate. The pawl is provided with an engaging portion, and the ratchet hook is provided with a first engaging portion and a second engaging portion. The pop-up mechanism is installed between the base plate and the cover plate. It can only be used for left-hand drive vehicles or right-hand drive vehicles, and cannot realize a front hood lock that is universal for left-hand drive vehicles and right-hand drive vehicles. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of the defects of the above-mentioned prior art, the main purpose of the present invention is to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art, and discloses a left and right rudder integrated front hood lock, including a base plate, a cover plate, a ratchet hook and a pawl, and the ratchet hook and the pawl are rotatably arranged between the base plate and the cover plate; it also includes a linkage mechanism, and the linkage mechanism includes a release rod, a reset member and a push rod, the release rod is rotatably arranged on the base plate, and the push rod is slidably arranged on the base plate, one end of the push rod is rotatably connected to the release rod, the reset member connects the release rod and the base plate, and the reset member is used to provide a restoring force for the release rod; the other end of the push rod is in contact with the pawl, and the push rod is used to drive the pawl to rotate.

[0005] Furthermore, the release rod is rotatably connected to a rivet, and the rivet is riveted to the base plate.

[0006] Furthermore, the reset element is a torsion spring.

[0007] Furthermore, a limiting block is protruding from the release rod, a limiting groove is provided at a corresponding position on the bottom plate, and the limiting block is placed in the limiting groove.

[0008] Furthermore, a rotating portion is protruded from one end of the push rod, and a first limiting portion is provided on the rotating portion; a rotating hole cooperating with the rotating portion is provided on the release rod, and a passing portion allowing the first limiting portion to pass through is provided on the rotating hole.

[0009] Furthermore, a guide portion is convexly provided on the push rod, a second limiting portion is provided on the guide portion, a guide groove is provided on the bottom plate, the guide portion is slidably provided in the guide groove, and the second limiting portion is used to limit the guide portion from separating from the guide groove.

[0010] Beneficial effects achieved by this utility model:

[0011] This new front hood lock utilizes a linkage mechanism, making it compatible with both left-hand and right-hand drive vehicles. The push rod is connected to the pawl, and when the cable pulls the pawl directly, the linkage mechanism is not involved. The push rod is assembled with a stopper between the base plate and the release lever, cleverly utilizing the release lever's rotational range to ensure reliable connections between the push rod and the base plate, and between the push rod and the release lever. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0012] Figure 1 This is a rear view of a left and right rudder integrated front hood lock of the present invention;

[0013] Figure 2 Schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the linkage mechanism;

[0014] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the linkage mechanism from another perspective;

[0015] Figure 4 This is the exploded view of the linkage mechanism;

[0016] Figure 5 Schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the push rod;

[0017] Figure 6 It is a structural diagram of the front hood lock when locked;

[0018] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the front hood lock when it is unlocked;

[0019] The reference numerals are as follows:

[0020] 1. Base plate, 2. Cover plate, 3. Ratchet hook, 4. Pawl, 5. Linkage mechanism, 11. Limiting groove, 12. Guide groove, 51. Release rod, 52. Reset member, 53. Push rod, 54. Rivet, 55. Limiting block, 511. Rotating hole, 512. Passing portion, 531. Rotating portion, 532. First limiting portion, 533. Guide portion, 534. Second limiting portion. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0021] In order to make the purpose, technical solutions and advantages of the present invention more clearly understood, the present invention is further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention.

[0022] A front hood lock with integrated left and right rudders, such as Figure 1-Figure 7 As shown, the front hood lock comprises a base plate 1, a cover plate 2, a ratchet hook 3, and a pawl 4. The ratchet hook 3 and the pawl 4 are rotatably disposed between the base plate 1 and the cover plate 2. The ratchet hook 3 and the pawl 4 cooperate with each other to achieve locking and unlocking of the front hood lock. The above structure is a conventional structure of the front hood lock and will not be described in detail here.

[0023] Specifically, it also includes a linkage mechanism 5, which includes a release rod 51, a reset member 52 and a push rod 53. The release rod 51 is rotatably set on the base plate 1, and the push rod 53 is slidably set on the base plate 1. One end of the push rod 53 is rotatably connected to the release rod 51, and the reset member 52 connects the release rod 51 and the base plate 1. The reset member 52 is used to provide a restoring force for the release rod 51; the other end of the push rod 53 contacts the pawl 4, and the push rod is used to drive the pawl 4 to rotate. When in use, Figure 1 As shown, if the pull direction is left, the cable connects to pawl 4, directly pulling pawl 4 to rotate and unlock the hood lock. If the pull direction is right, the cable connects to release lever 51, which rotates to move push rod 53 leftward, thereby driving pawl 4 to rotate and unlock the hood lock. This structure allows for left-side or right-side pulling according to actual needs, meeting the needs of both left-hand and right-hand drive vehicles.

[0024] In one embodiment, if Figure 1-Figure 7 As shown, the release lever 51 is rotatably connected to the rivet 54, and the rivet 54 is riveted to the base plate 1. The rivet 54 serves as a rotation axis of the release lever 51, guiding the release lever 51 to rotate back and forth.

[0025] In one embodiment, if Figure 1-Figure 7 As shown, the reset member 52 is a torsion spring. Specifically, the torsion spring is sleeved on the rivet 54, one end of which is connected to the release rod 51 and the other end is connected to the base plate 1, providing a force for the release rod 51 to rotate counterclockwise.

[0026] In one embodiment, if Figure 1-Figure 7 As shown, a limiting block 55 is convexly provided on the release lever 51, and a limiting groove 11 is provided at a corresponding position on the base plate 1, and the limiting block 55 is placed in the limiting groove 11. The limiting groove 11 and the limiting block 55 cooperate to limit the rotation angle of the release lever 51.

[0027] In one embodiment, if Figure 1-Figure 7As shown, a rotating portion 531 is protruded from one end of the push rod 53, and a first stopper 532 is provided on the rotating portion 531. A rotating hole 511 is provided on the release lever 51 to cooperate with the rotating portion 531, and a passage 512 is provided on the rotating hole 511 to allow the first stopper to pass through. When assembling the push rod 53 and the release lever 51, after aligning the first stopper 532 with the passage 512, the rotating portion 531 is inserted into the rotating hole 511 and rotated to achieve the connection between the rotating portion 531 and the rotating hole 511. Because the push rod 53 and the base plate 1 are connected in a sliding manner, the release lever 51 and the base plate 1 are connected in a rotational manner, and the rotation range of the release lever 51 is limited, after the push rod 53, the release lever 51 and the base plate 1 are assembled, the rotating portion 531 and the rotating hole 511 cannot rotate to the unlocked position, thereby ensuring the reliability of the connection between the push rod 53 and the release lever 51.

[0028] In one embodiment, if Figure 1-Figure 7 As shown, a guide portion 533 is protruding from the push rod 53, and a second stopper 534 is provided on the guide portion 533. A guide groove 12 is provided on the base plate 1. The guide portion 533 is slidably disposed within the guide groove 12, and the second stopper 534 is used to prevent the guide portion 533 from separating from the guide groove 12. When the push rod 53 is assembled with the base plate 1, the guide portion 533 and the second stopper 534 are aligned parallel to the guiding direction of the guide groove 12, so that the second stopper 534 passes through the guide groove 12. The guide portion 533 is then rotated and locked with the guide groove 12 by the second stopper 534. Furthermore, because the push rod 53 is restrained by the release lever 51, the reliable connection between the push rod 53 and the guide groove 12 is ensured.

[0029] The above are only preferred embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of implementation of the present invention. Without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention, modifications or equivalent replacements of the present invention should be included in the scope of protection of the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. A left and right rudder integrated front hood lock, comprising a base plate, a cover plate, a ratchet hook and a pawl, wherein the ratchet hook and the pawl are rotatably arranged between the base plate and the cover plate; characterized in that: It also includes a linkage mechanism, which includes a release rod, a reset member and a push rod. The release rod is rotatably set on the base plate, and the push rod is slidably set on the base plate. One end of the push rod is rotatably connected to the release rod, and the reset member connects the release rod and the base plate. The reset member is used to provide a restoring force for the release rod; the other end of the push rod is in contact with the pawl, and the pawl is driven to rotate by the push rod.

2. The left and right rudder integrated front hood lock according to claim 1, characterized in that: The release rod is rotatably connected to a rivet, and the rivet is riveted to the bottom plate.

3. The left and right rudder integrated front hood lock according to claim 1, characterized in that: The reset element is a torsion spring.

4. The left and right rudder integrated front hood lock according to claim 1, characterized in that: A limiting block is convexly provided on the release rod, and a limiting groove is provided at a corresponding position on the bottom plate, and the limiting block is placed in the limiting groove.

5. The left and right rudder integrated front hood lock according to claim 1, characterized in that: A rotating portion is protruded from one end of the push rod, and a first limiting portion is provided on the rotating portion; a rotating hole cooperating with the rotating portion is provided on the release lever, and a passing portion allowing the first limiting portion to pass through is provided on the rotating hole.

6. The left and right rudder integrated front hood lock according to claim 1, characterized in that: A guide portion is convexly provided on the push rod, a second limiting portion is provided on the guide portion, a guide groove is provided on the bottom plate, the guide portion is slidably provided in the guide groove, and the second limiting portion is used to limit the guide portion from separating from the guide groove.

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