Charging end protection device, charging port assembly and vehicle

Abstract

The utility model relates to a charging end protection device, a charging port assembly and a vehicle. The charging end protection device comprises a base, a cover plate, a driving mechanism and a power source. The base is provided with a containing cavity. The cover plate is arranged on one side of the base along the first direction. The driving mechanism is connected between the base and the cover plate and comprises a driving assembly and a connecting assembly, the driving assembly is connected to the cover plate, the connecting assembly is connected to the base and arranged in the containing cavity, and the connecting assembly is provided with a first strip-shaped guide part extending in at least two directions; the driving assembly is movably connected to the connecting assembly and can move in the extending direction of the first strip-shaped guide part. The power source is arranged on the base and connected with the driving assembly to drive the driving assembly to drive the cover plate to move relative to the base in the second direction so as to close or open the opening. According to the charging end protection device, the occupied space can be reduced, and the safety can be improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of vehicles, in particular to a charging terminal protection device and a vehicle. Background Art

[0002] With the development of the electric vehicle market, consumers are increasingly demanding the intelligence, aesthetics, and safety of various vehicle components. As an essential component of new energy vehicles, the charging port, with its space, installation location, and cover opening method, has a significant impact on the overall image of the vehicle.

[0003] The charging port cover on existing vehicles usually opens outward, which takes up a lot of space during opening and closing. It can also cause collisions, damage, and even threaten people's lives and property. Utility Model Content

[0004] The embodiments of the present invention provide a charging terminal protection device and a vehicle, which are beneficial to reducing occupied space and improving safety.

[0005] On the one hand, according to an embodiment of the present application, a charging terminal protection device is proposed, including: a base, having a accommodating cavity and an opening connected to the accommodating cavity; a cover plate, arranged on one side of the base along a first direction; a driving mechanism, connected between the base and the cover plate, the driving mechanism including a driving component and a connecting component, the driving component is connected to the cover plate, the connecting component is connected to the base and arranged in the accommodating cavity, the connecting component has a first strip guide portion extending along at least two directions, the driving component is movably connected to the connecting component and can move along the extension direction of the first strip guide portion; a power source, arranged on the base and connected to the driving component, to drive the driving component to drive the cover plate to move relative to the base along a second direction to close or open the opening, the second direction intersecting with the first direction.

[0006] According to one aspect of an embodiment of the present application, the first strip-shaped guide portion includes a first horizontal segment, a second horizontal segment, and an inclined segment connected between the first horizontal segment and the second horizontal segment. The first horizontal segment and the second horizontal segment both extend along the second direction, and the first horizontal segment and the second horizontal segment are spaced apart along the extension direction of the first horizontal segment and the first direction.

[0007] According to one aspect of an embodiment of the present application, the connecting component includes a fixing member, a guiding member and a transmission member, the fixing member has a first strip guide portion, the guiding member is connected between the fixing member and the transmission member, the guiding member and the transmission member are movably connected, one of the guiding member and the transmission member has a second strip guide portion having the same extension direction as the first strip guide portion, and the other is provided with a first sliding portion, the first sliding portion can move along the extension direction of the second strip guide portion, and the driving component is connected to the transmission member to drive the transmission member to move relative to the guide member.

[0008] According to one aspect of an embodiment of the present application, the driving assembly includes a driving member and an elastic member, the driving member is movably connected to the fixing member, the length of the elastic member in the second direction is adjustable, and the transmission member is connected to a side of the elastic member away from the driving member along the second direction.

[0009] According to one aspect of an embodiment of the present application, the elastic member includes a connecting portion, a spring, a first limiting portion and a second limiting portion, the connecting portion is connected to the cover plate and has a third strip guide portion extending along the second direction, the first limiting portion is connected to a side of the connecting portion away from the transmission member along the second direction, the spring is connected between the first limiting portion and the transmission member, the second limiting portion is connected to the connecting portion and is located on a side of the transmission member away from the first limiting portion along the second direction, the transmission member is movably connected to the connecting portion and can move along the extension direction of the third strip guide portion, and in the second direction, the orthographic projection of the transmission member overlaps with the orthographic projection of the second limiting portion.

[0010] According to one aspect of an embodiment of the present application, the driving member includes a driving rod and a second sliding portion, the driving rod is connected to the cover plate, the second sliding portion is connected to the driving rod and is movably connected to the first strip guide portion; the number of the first strip guide portions is set to two, the number of the second sliding portions is set to two, and the second sliding portions are arranged in a one-to-one correspondence with the strip guide portions.

[0011] According to one aspect of the embodiment of the present application, the cover has a first flange, the base has a second flange opposite to the first flange, and the first flange is movably connected to the second flange.

[0012] According to one aspect of an embodiment of the present application, the cover plate includes a first plate and a second plate, the second plate is connected to a side of the first plate close to the base along the first direction, the area of ​​the second plate is larger than the area of ​​the first plate, and the second plate is provided with a first flange; the charging end protection device also includes a seal, which is arranged on the peripheral side of the first plate and is connected to the second plate.

[0013] On the other hand, according to an embodiment of the present application, a charging port assembly is proposed for a vehicle, including: a charging socket; and a charging end protection device such as the above-mentioned one, wherein the charging socket is arranged at the connection hole.

[0014] On the other hand, according to an embodiment of the present application, a vehicle is proposed, including: a vehicle body, including a side outer panel, and the side outer panel is provided with a through hole; a charging port assembly such as the above-mentioned is arranged in the side outer panel, at least part of the cover plate is arranged at the through hole of the side outer panel and there is a gap between the side outer panel, and at least part of the cover plate can be located on the same extension surface as the side outer panel.

[0015] The charging terminal protection device, charging port assembly and vehicle proposed in the embodiments of the present application, the charging terminal protection device includes a base, a cover, a driving mechanism and a power source, the cover is arranged on one side of the base along the first direction, and the driving mechanism is driven by controlling the power source to move relative to the connecting component along the extension direction of the first strip guide portion, so as to drive the cover to move relative to the base along a second direction intersecting with the first direction, so that the cover can move along the second direction to close or open the opening, which is beneficial to reducing the space occupied by the cover of the charging terminal protection device during the opening and closing process, and can also prevent the cover from moving away from the base along the first direction and colliding with the outside world, etc., which is beneficial to ensuring safety. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] The features, advantages and technical effects of exemplary embodiments of the present application will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0017] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a partial structure of a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0018] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of a partial structure of a vehicle according to another embodiment of the present application;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic structural diagram of a charging terminal protection device in a closed state according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0020] Figure 4 This is a schematic structural diagram of a charging terminal protection device in an open state according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0021] Figure 5 This is an exploded view of a charging terminal protection device according to one embodiment of the present application;

[0022] Figure 6 This is a partial structural diagram of a charging terminal protection device according to one embodiment of the present application;

[0023] Figure 7 This is a schematic structural diagram of a fixing member in a charging terminal protection device according to one embodiment of the present application;

[0024] Figure 8 This is a partial structural diagram of a charging terminal protection device according to another embodiment of the present application;

[0025] Figure 9 for Figure 8 Enlarged view of point P in the middle.

[0026] in:

[0027] 100-Charging terminal protection device;

[0028] 10-base; 10a-accommodation cavity; 10b-opening; 10c-connection hole; 111-second flange;

[0029] 20-cover plate; 21-first plate; 22-second plate; 221-first flange;

[0030] 30 - driving mechanism; 31 - driving assembly; 311 - driving member; 3111 - driving rod; 31111 - first rod; 31112 - second rod; 3112 - second sliding portion; 312 - elastic member; 3121 - connecting portion; 303 - third strip guide portion; 3122 - spring; 3123 - first limiting portion;

[0031] 32-connecting assembly; 301-first strip guide; 3011-first horizontal section; 3012-inclined section; 3013-second horizontal section; 321-fixing member; 322-guide member; 3221-first sliding member; 323-transmission member; 302-second strip guide;

[0032] 40-power source; 41-motor; 42-drive shaft;

[0033] 200-charging port assembly; 300a-side outer panel; 300b-via; aa-gap;

[0034] X-first direction; Y-second direction; A-third direction. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0035] The features and exemplary embodiments of various aspects of the present application will be described in detail below. In the detailed description below, many specific details are set forth in order to provide a comprehensive understanding of the present application. However, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the present application can be implemented without some of these specific details. The following description of the embodiments is merely intended to provide a better understanding of the present application by illustrating examples of the present application. In the accompanying drawings and the following description, at least some of the well-known structures and technologies are not shown in order to avoid unnecessary ambiguity in the present application; and, for clarity, the sizes of some structures may be exaggerated. In addition, the features, structures, or characteristics described below may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments.

[0036] The directional words appearing in the following description are all directions shown in the figures, and do not limit the charging terminal protection device, charging port assembly and vehicle of this application. In the description of this application, it should also be noted that, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installation" and "connection" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be directly connected or indirectly connected. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in this application can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0037] In order to better understand this application, Figures 1 to 9 The charging terminal protection device 100 , the charging port assembly 200 and the vehicle according to the embodiment of the application are described in detail.

[0038] At present, the majority of charging port covers are opened outward. This method is based on the design of the fuel filler cap of a gasoline vehicle and utilizes mechanical structures such as a four-link mechanism in conjunction with a locking mechanism to complete the charging port cover's flipping or translational outward opening action. However, this structurally configured charging port cover occupies a relatively large space during the opening and closing process.

[0039] Based on this, an embodiment of the present application provides a charging terminal protection device 100, which can reduce the occupied space. The charging terminal protection device 100 can be produced and sold separately as an independent component. At the same time, it can also be used in the charging port assembly 200 and as a component of the charging port assembly 200 and used in the vehicle, which can help improve the space utilization of the charging port assembly 200.

[0040] Please also refer to Figures 1 to 7 The embodiment of the present application proposes a charging terminal protection device 100, which includes a base 10, a cover plate 20, a driving mechanism 30 and a power source 40. The base 10 has a receiving cavity 10a and an opening 10b communicating with the receiving cavity 10a. The cover plate 20 is arranged on one side of the base 10 along the first direction X. The driving mechanism 30 is connected between the base 10 and the cover plate 20. The driving mechanism 30 includes a driving component 31 and a connecting component 32. The driving component 31 is connected to the cover plate 20. The connecting component 32 is connected to the base 10 and is arranged in the receiving cavity 10a. The connecting component 32 has a first strip-shaped guide portion 301 extending in at least two directions. The driving component 31 is movably connected to the connecting component 32 and can move along the extension direction of the first strip-shaped guide portion 301. The power source 40 is disposed on the base 10 and connected to the driving assembly 31 to drive the driving assembly 31 to move the cover 20 relative to the base 10 along the second direction Y to close or open the opening 10b. The second direction Y intersects the first direction X.

[0041] In the charging terminal protection device 100 provided in an embodiment of the present application, the cover plate 20 is arranged on one side of the base 10 along the first direction X. By controlling the power source 40 to drive the driving mechanism 30 to move relative to the connecting component 32 along the extension direction of the first strip guide portion 301, the cover plate 20 is driven to move relative to the base 10 along a second direction Y intersecting with the first direction X, so that the cover plate 20 can move along the second direction Y to close or open the opening 10b, which is beneficial to reducing the space occupied by the cover plate 20 of the charging terminal protection device 100 during the opening and closing process.

[0042] Furthermore, it can also prevent the cover plate 20 from moving away from the base 10 along the first direction X, which may easily cause problems such as collision with the outside world, thereby ensuring safety.

[0043] The first direction X may be the width direction of the base 10 , and the second direction Y may be the length direction of the base 10 , or may be the height direction of the base 10 .

[0044] The charging terminal protection device 100 provided in the embodiment of the present application can be used in conjunction with a charging socket for use in a vehicle. Of course, it can also be used in other products that require protection of the charging terminal.

[0045] For ease of understanding, the following description will be given using the charging terminal protection device 100 provided in an embodiment of the present application for use in a vehicle as an example.

[0046] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, optionally, the charging terminal protection device 100 is arranged at the rear side outer panel 300a of the vehicle body, the base 10 also has a connecting hole 10c connected to the accommodating cavity 10a, the charging socket is arranged on the vehicle and is set at the connecting hole 10c of the base 10, and the cover 20 can move relative to the base 10 along the second direction Y to close or open the opening 10b to meet the charging needs of the vehicle.

[0047] The first direction X may be the width direction of the vehicle, and the second direction Y may be the length direction of the vehicle, that is, the driving direction of the vehicle. Figure 1 and Figure 2 In the left and right directions, the cover plate 20 can be moved left or right to close or open the opening 10b. By setting it in this way, the problem of the charging terminal protection device 100 occupying a large space in the width direction and height direction of the vehicle can be avoided. In addition, by setting the charging terminal protection device 100 at the position of the rear side outer panel 300a, the gap between the fender and the side outer panel 300a can be used to store the cover plate 20, which effectively saves space and helps to reduce the impact of installing the charging terminal protection device 100 on the fender structure.

[0048] Of course, the second direction Y can also be the height direction of the vehicle, that is, Figure 1and Figure 2 In the up and down directions, the cover plate 20 can move upward or downward to close or open the opening 10b, which can avoid the problem that the charging terminal protection device 100 occupies a large space in the width direction and the length direction of the vehicle.

[0049] In addition, the charging terminal protection device 100 can also be set at the front grille position of the vehicle. Specifically, the direction in which the cover plate 20 in the charging terminal protection device 100 moves relative to the base 10 and the setting position can be designed according to the specific vehicle model.

[0050] Since the cover 20 can move relative to the base 10 along the second direction Y, when there is a need to open the cover 20, the cover 20 can be moved into the inside of the side outer panel 300a, which is more beautiful in design and does not need to be flipped outside the side outer panel 300a to avoid interference with the external environment, which is conducive to ensuring safety.

[0051] Optionally, the base 10 can be configured as a box-shaped structure, or a cylindrical structure, etc. Optionally, the shape of the base 10 can be configured as a rectangular, trapezoidal, or oval structure, etc., which is not limited in this application.

[0052] The base 10 has a receiving cavity 10a. When the cover 20 is closed and the opening 10b is closed, the drive mechanism 30 can be disposed within the receiving cavity 10a. The base 10 also has an opening 10b communicating with the receiving cavity 10a and a connection hole 10c. The opening 10b is for receiving an external charging device, and the opening 10b and the connection hole 10c are spaced apart. The connection hole 10c can be configured as a charging socket mounting position to connect an external charging device for charging.

[0053] Optionally, the opening 10b and the connection hole 10c may be arranged relative to each other along the first direction X, facilitating the external charging device to extend through the opening 10b into the charging socket at the connection hole 10c. Of course, the opening directions of the opening 10b and the connection hole 10c may also intersect, and the specific positional relationship between the opening 10b and the connection hole 10c may be designed based on different vehicle models and the structure of the external charging device.

[0054] Optionally, the shape of the opening 10b can be set to be rectangular, circular, elliptical, etc., and the shape of the connection hole 10c can be set to be rectangular, circular, elliptical, etc.

[0055] The cover 20 is disposed on one side of the base 10 near the opening 10 b along the first direction X to close or open the opening 10 b. The power source 40 can provide a push or pull force to the drive assembly 31 to drive the drive assembly 31 to move the cover 20 .

[0056] See also Figure 5 and Figure 6For example, the power source 40 may include a motor 41 and a drive shaft 42, wherein the drive shaft 42 is connected between the motor 41 and the drive assembly 31 to drive the drive assembly 31. In some other embodiments, the power source 40 may also be configured as any one of a gear and a rack, or a screw and nut combination.

[0057] Optionally, the base 10 further has a through hole communicating with the accommodating chamber 10a, and the power source 40 is disposed at the through hole. Exemplarily, a motor 41 is disposed on a side of the base 10 away from the accommodating chamber 10a, and a drive shaft 42 is connected to the motor 41 at one end and extends into the through hole at the other end to connect to the drive assembly 31.

[0058] The driving mechanism 30 is connected between the base 10 and the cover 20, and includes a driving component 31 and a connecting component 32. The connecting component 32 has a first strip guide portion 301 extending in at least two directions. The driving component 31 can move along the extension direction of the first strip guide portion 301 to move and connect to the connecting component 32. It can be understood that one of the extension directions of the first strip guide portion 301 is the second direction Y, so as to ensure that the driving component 31 can drive the cover 20 to move relative to the base 10 along the second direction Y.

[0059] By configuring the first strip-shaped guide portion 301 to have at least two extension directions, the cover plate 20 will not interfere with the side outer panel 300 a during movement, and can be effectively moved and retracted into the side outer panel 300 a.

[0060] Furthermore, by providing the first strip guide portion 301 to guide and limit the movement path of the driving assembly 31 , it is beneficial to ensure the effectiveness of the driving assembly 31 moving along the predetermined direction, thereby ensuring that the cover 20 can be closed smoothly and the opening 10b can be opened accurately.

[0061] Optionally, one of the extension directions of the first strip-shaped guide portion 301 can be the first direction X. The specific process is that the driving component 31 can first move along the first direction X and then move along the second direction Y, so that the cover plate 20 can first move along the first direction X to be staggered with the side outer panel 300a in the first direction X, and then move a predetermined distance along the second direction Y to move and retract into the inside of the side outer panel 300a.

[0062] Optionally, the specific implementation process of the charging end protection device 100 is as follows: during normal driving or parking of the vehicle, the cover plate 20 closes the opening 10b to prevent foreign particles such as external water vapor from entering the base 10 and then entering the through hole 300b to cause safety impact; when the vehicle has a charging demand, an open signal is sent to the power source 40. After receiving the open signal, the power source 40 controls the drive component 31 to move relative to the connecting component 32 along the extension direction of the first strip guide portion 301, so as to drive the cover plate 20 to move relative to the base 10, so that the cover plate 20 can be retracted into the rear side outer panel 300a to open the opening 10b for charging; when charging is completed, a cover plate 20 closing signal is sent to the power source 40. After receiving the closing signal, the power source 40 controls the drive component 31 to move relative to the connecting component 32 along the extension direction of the first strip guide portion 301, so as to drive the cover plate 20 to move relative to the base 10, so that the cover plate 20 can return to its initial position to close the opening 10b for protection.

[0063] See also Figure 6 and Figure 7 According to one aspect of an embodiment of the present application, the first strip-shaped guide portion 301 includes a first horizontal segment 3011, a second horizontal segment 3013, and an inclined segment 3012 connected between the first horizontal segment 3011 and the second horizontal segment 3013. The first horizontal segment 3011 and the second horizontal segment 3013 have the same extension direction, and the first horizontal segment 3011 and the second horizontal segment 3013 are spaced apart along the extension direction of the first horizontal segment 3011 and the first direction X.

[0064] By setting it up in this way, the cover plate 20 can be moved and retracted into the inside of the side outer panel 300a, which is beneficial to improving the aesthetics of the charging end protection device 100 and preventing the cover plate 20 from interfering with the outside world, thereby ensuring the safety of the charging end protection device 100.

[0065] When the charging terminal protection device 100 is in the Figure 3 In the closed state shown, the cover 20 is set to close the opening 10b, and the drive assembly 31 is located on the side of the first horizontal section 3011 away from the second horizontal section 3013 along the second direction Y. By setting the first horizontal section 3011, the stability of the cover 20 in the closed state is ensured, and the possibility of the cover 20 shaking when subjected to external tension or pressure can be reduced.

[0066] When the charging terminal protection device 100 is in the Figure 4 In the open state shown, the cover 20 is set with the opening 10b open, and the driving assembly 31 is located on the side of the second horizontal section 3013 away from the first horizontal section 3011 along the second direction Y to ensure its effectiveness in moving along the second direction Y.

[0067] By providing the inclined section 3012, it is ensured that the cover plate 20 can be quickly retracted into the side outer panel 300a, which helps to improve efficiency.

[0068] Specifically, the driving component 31 can first move a first predetermined distance along the first horizontal section 3011, then move a second predetermined distance along the inclined section 3012, and then move a third predetermined distance along the second horizontal section 3013, so that the moving component can move smoothly along the extension direction of the first strip guide portion 301, thereby ensuring that the cover 20 can move smoothly.

[0069] Optionally, the inclined section 3012 can extend along the first direction X. Of course, the inclined section 3012 can also extend along a third direction A, and the third direction A intersects with the first direction X and the second direction Y. By setting it in this way, the driving component 31 and the cover plate 20 can prevent problems such as jamming or even stopping during movement, which is beneficial to ensuring the safety and efficiency of the charging end protection device 100.

[0070] Exemplarily, the drive component 31 can first move a first predetermined distance along the second direction Y on the first horizontal section 3011, that is, the drive component 31 first moves to the left as shown in the figure, and then moves a second predetermined distance along the third direction A on the inclined section 3012, that is, the drive component 31 moves along the left rear, and finally, the drive component 31 moves a third predetermined distance along the second direction Y on the second horizontal section 3013. During this process, the cover 20 also moves synchronously with the direction of movement of the drive component 31.

[0071] Optionally, in the second direction Y, the length dimension of the first predetermined distance is smaller than the length dimension of the third predetermined distance, so as to reduce the occupied space and improve space utilization.

[0072] Optionally, the first strip guide portion 301 can be configured to have a strip hole, and the plate driving component 31 can extend into the strip hole and move with the plate. Of course, the first strip guide portion 301 can also be configured in the form of a track, and the driving component 31 can cooperate with the track movement.

[0073] It is understandable that the structure of the first strip guide portion 301 is not limited to the above form. Optionally, the first strip guide portion 301 may also include an arc segment and a third horizontal segment. The third horizontal segment extends along the second direction Y, so that the driving component 31 can first move along the arc segment and then move along the third horizontal segment. It can also prevent jamming or even stopping, which is beneficial to ensure the safety and efficiency of the charging end protection device 100.

[0074] See also Figures 6 to 9According to one aspect of an embodiment of the present application, the connecting component 32 includes a fixing member 321, a guiding member 322 and a transmission member 323. The fixing member 321 has a first strip guide portion 301. The guiding member 322 is connected between the fixing member 321 and the transmission member 323. The guiding member 322 and the transmission member 323 are movably connected. One of the guiding member 322 and the transmission member 323 has a second strip guide portion 302 extending in the same direction as the first strip guide portion 301, and the other is provided with a first sliding portion 3221. The first sliding portion 3221 can move along the extension direction of the second strip guide portion 302. The driving component 31 is connected to the transmission member 323 to drive the transmission member 323 to move relative to the guide member 322.

[0075] This arrangement helps ensure the stability of the driving assembly 31 and the cover plate 20 during movement, thereby ensuring the reliability of the charging terminal protection device 100.

[0076] Optionally, the fixing member 321 is configured as a plate-like structure and includes a vertical plate and a horizontal plate intersecting each other, the horizontal plate is provided with a first strip guide portion 301, and the vertical plate is used to connect to the base 10. This configuration is beneficial to reducing the weight of the fixing member 321 and reducing the manufacturing cost.

[0077] Optionally, the vertical plate can be detachably connected to the base 10 by fasteners such as studs, bolts, screws, fixing pins, etc., and can also be fixedly connected to the base 10 by welding or gluing. The vertical plate can also be set as an integrally formed structure with the base 10.

[0078] Optionally, the guide member 322 can be fixedly connected to the fixing member 321 by gluing, welding, etc. Of course, the two can also be detachably connected by fasteners such as studs, bolts, screws, and fixing pins.

[0079] Optionally, the transmission member 323 has a second strip-shaped guide portion 302, and the side of the guide member 322 away from the fixed member 321 is provided with a first sliding portion 3221. Of course, the transmission member 323 can also be provided with a first sliding portion 3221, and the side of the guide portion away from the fixed member 321 has a second strip-shaped guide portion 302.

[0080] Optionally, the second strip guide portion 302 can be set as a plate body with a strip hole, and the slider can extend into the strip hole and move with the plate body. Of course, the second strip guide portion 302 can also be set in the form of a track, and the first sliding portion 3221 can cooperate with the track movement.

[0081] When the vehicle has a charging demand, the specific implementation process of the cover 20 opening the opening 10b is that the power source 40 drives the driving component 31 to move. When the driving component 31 drives the transmission member 323 and the guide member 322 to move relative to each other, the driving component 31 and the first sliding part 3221 have the same moving direction. There can be synchronous movement between the first sliding part 3221 and the driving component 31 to ensure that the cover 20 can move stably and prevent the cover 20 from getting stuck somewhere.

[0082] Exemplarily, the first strip-shaped guide portion 301 has a first horizontal section 3011, an inclined section 3012 and a second horizontal section 3013, and the second strip-shaped guide portion 302 has a guide section in the same direction as the first horizontal section 3011, the inclined section 3012 and the second horizontal section 3013. When the driving component 31 moves to the second horizontal section 3013, the first sliding portion 3221 abuts against the transmission member 323 and no longer moves.

[0083] Optionally, the guide member 322 can be configured as a rod-shaped, column-shaped structure, etc., and the transmission member 323 can be configured as a plate-shaped, rod-shaped structure, etc. The guide member 322 and the transmission member 323 are connected via a first sliding portion 3221 .

[0084] Optionally, the first sliding portion 3221 may be configured as a sliding pin, a shaft, a slider, etc.

[0085] Please continue reading Figure 6 According to one aspect of an embodiment of the present application, the driving assembly 31 includes a driving member 311 and an elastic member 312. The driving member 311 is movably connected to the fixing member 321. The length of the elastic member 312 in the second direction Y is adjustable. The transmission member 323 is connected to the side of the elastic member 312 away from the driving member 311 along the second direction Y.

[0086] This arrangement helps ensure the stability of the cover plate 20 during movement, thereby helping to ensure the reliability of the charging terminal protection device.

[0087] Furthermore, by connecting the transmission member 323 to the side of the elastic member 312 away from the driving member 311 along the second direction Y, the cover plate 20 can be further prevented from getting stuck during movement, thereby ensuring structural stability.

[0088] The elastic member 312 can be understood as a component that is at least partially deformable or entirely deformable. Optionally, the elastic member 312 includes a spring 3122, a telescopic rod, a hydraulic rod and other structures, and can also be set as a damping structure. When the driving member 311 moves along the second direction Y, it can provide the elastic member 312 with a thrust to enable it to be telescopically set in the second direction Y, and the transmission member 323 then moves relative to the guide member 322.

[0089] According to one aspect of an embodiment of the present application, the elastic member 312 includes a connecting portion 3121, a spring 3122, a first limiting portion 3123 and a second limiting portion. The connecting portion 3121 is connected to the cover plate 20 and has a third strip guide portion 303 extending along the second direction Y. The first limiting portion 3123 is connected to the side of the connecting portion 3121 away from the transmission member 323 along the second direction Y. The spring 3122 is connected between the first limiting portion 3123 and the transmission member 323. The second limiting portion is connected to the connecting portion 3121 and is located on the side of the transmission member 323 away from the first limiting portion 3123 along the second direction Y. The transmission member 323 is movably connected to the connecting portion 3121 and can move along the extension direction of the third strip guide portion 303. In the second direction Y, the orthographic projection of the transmission member 323 overlaps with the orthographic projection of the second limiting portion.

[0090] The connecting portion 3121 is connected to a side of the cover 20 close to the base 10 along the first direction X, and has a third strip guide portion 303. Optionally, the third strip guide portion 303 can be set as a T-slot, and the transmission member 323 can be set as a T-slider. Of course, the third strip guide portion 303 can also be set as a strip hole extending along the second direction Y through the connecting portion 3121, and can also be set as a slide rail extending along the second direction Y.

[0091] Optionally, the connection portion 3121 may be configured as a connection plate to help reduce weight.

[0092] When the cover 20 closes the opening 10b, the spring 3122 is in a compressed state. When there is a need to open the cover 20, the driving member 311 drives the spring 3122 to move along the second direction Y, and the spring 3122 drives the transmission member 323 to move, so that the first sliding portion 3221 on the guide member 322 moves to the end of the second strip guide portion 302 and abuts against the transmission member 323, and resists the pressure of the spring 3122. During the continuous movement of the driving member 311, the guide member 322 and the first sliding portion 3221 remain stationary, and relative movement is formed between the transmission member 323 and the third strip guide portion 303. The continuous thrust of the spring 3122 on the transmission member 323 ensures the stability of the cover 20 during the movement.

[0093] When the cover 20 needs to be closed, the power source 40 receives a closing signal and drives the driving member 311 to move in the second direction Y. At this time, the spring 3122, which has been in a compressed state, rebounds to assist the power source 40 in driving the cover 20 to move smoothly. The spring 3122 is capable of expansion and contraction in the second direction Y. A first stopper 3123 is connected to one side of the spring 3122 in the second direction Y, and a transmission member 323 is connected to one side of the spring 3122. The first stopper 3123 is used to provide support for the spring 3122.

[0094] By setting a second limiting portion and overlapping the orthographic projection of the transmission member 323 in the second direction Y with the orthographic projection of the second limiting portion in the second direction Y, when the transmission member 323 moves to the end of the third strip guide portion 303, it can abut against the second limiting portion. The second limiting portion is used to prevent the transmission member 323 from escaping from the third strip guide portion 303 to ensure safety.

[0095] The shapes and structures of the first limiting portion 3123 and the second limiting portion can be the same or different.

[0096] See also Figure 6 and Figure 8 According to one aspect of an embodiment of the present application, the driving member 311 includes a driving rod 3111 and a second sliding portion 3112. The driving rod 3111 is rotatably connected to the cover plate 20, and the second sliding portion 3112 is connected to the driving rod 3111 and movably connected to the first strip-shaped guide portion 301. There are two first strip-shaped guide portions 301 and two second sliding portions 3112, and each second sliding portion 3112 corresponds to each strip-shaped guide portion.

[0097] This arrangement helps to improve the stability of the movement of the driving rod 3111, thereby helping to improve the stability of the movement of the cover plate 20 relative to the base 10, and helping to ensure the reliability of the charging terminal protection device 100.

[0098] Furthermore, by providing two first strip-shaped guide portions 301 to limit the movement path of the driving rod 3111 , the accuracy of the movement of the driving rod 3111 can be further ensured, thereby ensuring the accuracy of the cover plate 20 in closing or opening the opening 10 b.

[0099] Optionally, the second sliding portion 3112 may be configured as a sliding pin, a shaft, a slider, etc.

[0100] Optionally, the driving rod 3111 can be set as a Y-shaped rod, and two second sliding parts 3112 are provided on the Y-shaped rod. Of course, the driving rod 3111 can also include a first rod 31111 and a second rod 31112 that are detachably connected, the first rod 31111 is connected to a second sliding part 3112, and the second rod 31112 is connected to a second sliding part 3112.

[0101] Optionally, one end of the first rod 31111 is connected to the cover plate 20 , and the other end is connected to the second sliding portion 3112 ; one end of the second rod 31112 is connected to the middle position of the first rod 31111 , and the other end is connected to the second sliding portion 3112 .

[0102] Optionally, the first rod 31111 is provided with a groove, and the output shaft is connected to the groove to connect the output shaft to the first rod 31111.

[0103] Exemplarily, when the power source 40 receives a start signal, the drive shaft 42 moves along the second direction Y to drive the first rod 31111 to move along the second direction Y. Since the first rod 31111 is fixedly connected to the second rod 31112, the second rod 31112 also moves along the second direction Y. The movement trajectory of the second sliding portion 3112 on the first rod 31111 and the second rod 31112 is limited within the first strip guide portion 301, so as to move along the extension direction of the first strip guide portion 301, so that the two second sliding portions 3112 first move along the first horizontal section 3011, then move along the inclined section 3012, and finally move along the second horizontal section 3013, thereby driving the cover plate 20 connected to the first rod 31111 to move.

[0104] See also Figure 4 and Figure 5 According to one aspect of an embodiment of the present application, the cover 20 has a first flange 221 , the base 10 has a second flange 111 opposite to the first flange 221 , and the first flange 221 is movably connected to the second flange 111 .

[0105] By providing the first flange 221 and the second flange 111, the two can cooperate to achieve a sealing effect on the connection hole 10c, so as to prevent foreign particles from entering the charging socket arranged at the position of the connection hole 10c through the connection hole 10c, which is beneficial to improving the protection effect of the charging end protection device 100.

[0106] Optionally, the second flange 111 has a groove on one side along the second direction Y, so that the cover 20 can move relative to the base 10 along the second direction Y to ensure effectiveness.

[0107] Optionally, one of the first flange 221 and the second flange 111 has a groove, and the other has a protrusion, which is engaged in the groove and can be slidably connected to the groove.

[0108] According to one aspect of an embodiment of the present application, the cover plate 20 includes a first plate 21 and a second plate 22, the second plate 22 is connected to the side of the first plate 21 close to the base 10 along the first direction X, the area size of the second plate 22 is larger than the area size of the first plate 21, and the second plate 22 is provided with a first flange 221.

[0109] This arrangement helps to reduce the space occupied by the charging terminal protection device 100.

[0110] It is understandable that when the cover plate 20 is set at the side outer panel 300a of the vehicle body, the side outer panel 300a needs to have a through hole 300b to meet the charging needs of the vehicle. In order to ensure aesthetics, that is, to ensure that the cover plate 20 can be in the same extension plane as the side outer panel 300a, the through hole 300b on the side outer panel 300a should be able to accommodate the cover plate 20. Therefore, the cover plate 20 is set to include a first plate 21 and a second plate 22, and the first plate 21 with a smaller area is set in the through hole 300b, which can not only meet the aesthetics of the vehicle using this structure, but also reduce the occupied area of ​​the charging terminal protection device 100.

[0111] Optionally, the first plate 21 and the second plate 22 can be an integrally formed structure, which is conducive to improving processing efficiency. Of course, the first plate 21 and the second plate 22 can also be provided separately and assembled into one, which is conducive to reducing processing difficulty and improving usage flexibility.

[0112] Optionally, the first plate 21 and the second plate 22 may be connected by a clamping connection with a limiting structure. Specifically, the second plate 22 is connected to the limiting structure, and the first plate 21 is clamped in the limiting structure to be connected to the second plate 22 .

[0113] Optionally, the limiting structure can be set as a limiting plate, a limiting bar, a limiting groove and other structures, and the number thereof can be set to one, two, or multiple, which is not limited in this application.

[0114] Optionally, the first plate 21 and the second plate 22 may be connected by welding, adhesive bonding, or by fasteners such as bolts, screws, and studs.

[0115] One side of the second plate 22 away from the base along the first direction X is used to be connected to the first plate 21 , and the other side is provided with a first flange 221 for being movably connected to the protrusion 12 .

[0116] According to one aspect of an embodiment of the present application, the charging terminal protection device 100 further includes a seal, which is arranged on the peripheral side of the first plate 21 and connected to the second plate 22 .

[0117] Optionally, a reinforcing rib-shaped snap-fit ​​sealing structure may be provided on one side of the second plate 22 connected to the first plate 21 to fix the seal. Optionally, the seal may be adhesively connected to the second plate 22 .

[0118] Optionally, the sealing member may be provided as a sealing ring to ensure sealing requirements.

[0119] By providing a seal, foreign particles are prevented from entering from the peripheral side of the first plate 21 , thereby improving the sealing requirements and safety of the charging terminal protection device 100 .

[0120] On the other hand, according to an embodiment of the present application, a charging port assembly 200 is proposed for a vehicle. The charging port assembly 200 includes a charging socket and a charging terminal protection device 100 as provided in the above embodiments. The charging socket is arranged at the connecting hole 10c.

[0121] Since the charging terminal protection device 100 provided in the embodiment of the present application can reduce the occupied area and improve safety, the charging port assembly 200 is beneficial for increasing the space occupancy rate and also for improving safety.

[0122] In another aspect, embodiments of the present application provide a vehicle comprising a vehicle body and a charging port assembly 200 as provided in the aforementioned embodiments. The vehicle body includes a side panel 300a having a through-hole 300b defined therein. The charging port assembly 200 is disposed within the side panel 300a. At least a portion of the cover plate 20 is disposed within the through-hole 300b of the side panel 300a, with a gap aa defined therebetween. At least a portion of the cover plate 20 can be located on the same extended plane as the side panel 300a.

[0123] Optionally, the first plate 21 is disposed in the through hole 300 b and can be located on the same extension plane as the side outer panel 300 a , which helps to improve the aesthetics of the vehicle.

[0124] Optionally, there is a gap aa between the first plate 21 and the side outer panel 300a. This arrangement ensures that the first plate 21 can effectively move in at least two directions, thereby ensuring that the first plate 21 can effectively move and be retracted into the side outer panel 300a, thereby helping to ensure the safety of the vehicle.

[0125] The vehicle provided in this application may be a pure electric vehicle, a hybrid electric vehicle, or an extended-range vehicle, etc., and this application does not make any special limitations.

[0126] Although the present application has been described with reference to preferred embodiments, various modifications may be made thereto and components may be substituted with equivalents without departing from the scope of the present application. In particular, the various technical features described in the various embodiments may be combined in any manner as long as there are no structural conflicts. The present application is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed herein, but encompasses all technical solutions within the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A charging terminal protection device, characterized in that: include: a base having a receiving cavity and an opening communicating with the receiving cavity; a cover plate, disposed on one side of the base along the first direction; a drive mechanism connected between the base and the cover, the drive mechanism comprising a drive assembly and a connecting assembly, the drive assembly being connected to the cover, the connecting assembly being connected to the base and disposed in the accommodating cavity, the connecting assembly having a first strip-shaped guide portion extending in at least two directions, the drive assembly being movably connected to the connecting assembly and capable of moving along the extension direction of the first strip-shaped guide portion; A power source is provided on the base and connected to the driving assembly to drive the driving assembly to move the cover plate relative to the base along a second direction to close or open the opening, wherein the second direction intersects with the first direction.

2. The charging terminal protection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first strip-shaped guide portion includes a first horizontal segment, a second horizontal segment, and an inclined segment connected between the first horizontal segment and the second horizontal segment. The first horizontal segment and the second horizontal segment both extend along the second direction. The first horizontal segment and the second horizontal segment are spaced apart along the extension direction of the first horizontal segment and the first direction.

3. The charging terminal protection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connecting component includes a fixing member, a guiding member and a transmission member, the fixing member has the first strip guide portion, the guiding member is connected between the fixing member and the transmission member, the guiding member and the transmission member are movably connected, one of the guiding member and the transmission member has a second strip guide portion extending in the same direction as the first strip guide portion, and the other is provided with a first sliding portion, the first sliding portion can move along the extending direction of the second strip guide portion, and the driving component is connected to the transmission member to drive the transmission member to move relative to the guide member.

4. The charging terminal protection device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The driving assembly includes a driving member and an elastic member. The driving member is movably connected to the fixing member. The length of the elastic member in the second direction is adjustable. The transmission member is connected to a side of the elastic member away from the driving member along the second direction.

5. The charging terminal protection device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The elastic member includes a connecting portion, a spring, a first limiting portion and a second limiting portion, the connecting portion is connected to the cover plate and has a third strip-shaped guide portion extending along the second direction, the first limiting portion is connected to a side of the connecting portion away from the transmission member along the second direction, the spring is connected between the first limiting portion and the transmission member, the second limiting portion is connected to the connecting portion and is located on a side of the transmission member away from the first limiting portion along the second direction, the transmission member is movably connected to the connecting portion and can move along the extension direction of the third strip-shaped guide portion, and in the second direction, the orthographic projection of the transmission member overlaps with the orthographic projection of the second limiting portion.

6. The charging terminal protection device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The driving member includes a driving rod and a second sliding portion, wherein the driving rod is connected to the cover plate, and the second sliding portion is connected to the driving rod and is movably connected to the first strip-shaped guide portion; The number of the first strip-shaped guide parts is set to two, the number of the second sliding parts is set to two, and the second sliding parts are arranged in a one-to-one correspondence with the strip-shaped guide parts.

7. The charging terminal protection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cover plate has a first flange, the base has a second flange opposite to the first flange, and the first flange is movably connected to the second flange.

8. The charging terminal protection device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The cover plate includes a first plate and a second plate, wherein the second plate is connected to a side of the first plate close to the base along the first direction, the area of ​​the second plate is larger than the area of ​​the first plate, and the second plate is provided with the first flange; The charging terminal protection device further includes a sealing member, which is arranged on a peripheral side of the first plate and connected to the second plate.

9. A charging port assembly for a vehicle, characterized in that: include: Charging socket; According to the charging terminal protection device according to any one of claims 1 to 8, the base further has a connecting hole connected to the accommodating cavity, and the charging socket is arranged at the connecting hole.

10. A vehicle, characterized in that: include: The vehicle body includes a side outer panel, wherein the side outer panel is provided with a through hole; The charging port assembly according to claim 9 is arranged in the side outer panel, at least part of the cover plate is arranged at the through hole of the side outer panel and has a gap with the side outer panel, and at least part of the cover plate can be located on the same extension surface as the side outer panel.

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