Charging port flip locking structure and new energy automobile

Abstract

The utility model provides a charging port flip cover locking structure and a new energy automobile, and relates to the technical field of lock catches, the charging port flip cover locking structure comprises a charging panel, the charging panel is provided with a first accommodating cavity, a charging port is arranged in the first accommodating cavity, a flip cover is arranged above the first accommodating cavity in a covering manner, and one side of the flip cover is rotatably mounted on the upper surface of the charging panel; the mounting seat is arranged on the upper surface of the charging panel and located beside the first accommodating cavity, and a second accommodating cavity is formed in the mounting seat; the lower portion of the lock catch is rotatably installed in the second containing cavity, the upper portion of the lock catch extends out of the second containing cavity and can be buckled with the other side of the turning cover, a spring is arranged on the side, facing the turning cover, of the lower portion of the lock catch, and the free end of the spring abuts against the inner wall of the second containing cavity. The utility model has the beneficial effects that the lock catch and the flip cover can be locked under the elastic action of the spring when mutually buckled, the flip cover automatically bounces off when the top end of the lock catch is pressed down, the structure is simple, and the operation is convenient; the spring is adopted as an elastic piece, assembling is convenient, and cost is low.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of locks, and in particular to a charging port flip cover locking structure and a new energy vehicle. Background Art

[0002] The cover is a key component in the design of charging ports for new energy electric vehicles. Its primary function is to protect the charging interface from moisture and dust. This not only ensures the long-term reliability of the charging interface but also ensures the safety of the charging process. Therefore, the cover must offer effective protection while also possessing advantages such as a simple structure, easy assembly, and low cost.

[0003] The flip-top charging port cover is a widely used design. While it provides excellent protection in practice, it also presents some issues with its complex structure and high cost. The flip-top cover is typically opened and closed using a latch mechanism, which can be a press-type, snap-on, or other type of latch. Currently, latches in flip-top designs are expensive to manufacture, especially when mass production is required. These high-cost components directly increase the overall cost of the product, impacting market competitiveness and consumer purchasing intent. Therefore, a simple, easy-to-assemble, and low-cost latching mechanism is urgently needed. Utility Model Content

[0004] In order to solve the problems existing in the prior art, the present invention provides a charging port flip cover locking structure, comprising:

[0005] A charging panel, wherein a first accommodating cavity is defined on the charging panel, a charging port is provided in the first accommodating cavity, and an upper cover of the first accommodating cavity is provided with a flip cover, one side of the flip cover being rotatably mounted on the upper surface of the charging panel;

[0006] a mounting base, disposed on the upper surface of the charging panel and located beside the first accommodating cavity, wherein the mounting base is provided with a second accommodating cavity;

[0007] The lock catch has a lower portion rotatably mounted in the second accommodating cavity, an upper portion of the lock catch extends from the second accommodating cavity and can be engaged with the other side of the flip cover, and a spring is provided on the lower portion of the lock catch facing the flip cover, and a free end of the spring abuts against the inner wall of the second accommodating cavity.

[0008] Preferably, a boss is provided at the lower portion of the lock catch, and one end of the spring is sleeved on the boss.

[0009] Preferably, when the upper portion of the lock is engaged with the flip cover, the distance between the top of the boss and the inner wall of the second accommodating cavity abutting against the free end of the spring is less than the maximum compression amount of the spring.

[0010] Preferably, the lock buckle is provided with a through hole perpendicular to the setting direction of the spring, the mounting seat is provided with a plurality of holes corresponding to the through hole, and the first rotating shaft passes through the through hole and each of the holes so that the lock buckle can be rotatably mounted on the mounting seat.

[0011] Preferably, one side of the flip cover is installed on the upper surface of the charging panel through a second rotating shaft, and a torsion spring is also installed on the second rotating shaft.

[0012] Preferably, an embedded groove is provided on the upper portion of the lock buckle, and a buckle corresponding to the embedded groove is provided on the other side of the flip cover. When the embedded groove and the buckle are engaged with each other, they are locked under the elastic force of the spring.

[0013] Preferably, the installation position of the buckle is recessed inward to form a step, and when the embedded groove and the buckle are engaged with each other, the step abuts against the top end of the side wall of the second accommodating cavity abutting against the free end of the spring.

[0014] Preferably, an L-shaped arc-shaped pressing portion is provided on the top of the lock buckle.

[0015] Preferably, the flip cover includes a first flip cover and a second flip cover spliced ​​together, and there are two locks, which respectively correspond to the first flip cover and the second flip cover and are buckled together.

[0016] The utility model also provides a new energy vehicle, comprising the above-mentioned charging port flip cover locking structure.

[0017] The above technical solution has the following advantages or beneficial effects:

[0018] 1) By providing a spring-coordinated mounting seat at the bottom of the lock, the lock and the flip cover can be locked together under the elastic force of the spring, and the flip cover will automatically pop open when the top of the lock is pressed, which has a simple structure and is easy to operate.

[0019] 2) Using springs as elastic parts makes assembly easy and low-cost. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] Figure 1 This is a structural diagram of a charging port flip cover locking structure in a preferred embodiment of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of the charging panel when the lock and the flip cover are engaged with each other in a preferred embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0022] The present invention is described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. The present invention is not limited to this embodiment, and other embodiments may also fall within the scope of the present invention as long as they conform to the main purpose of the present invention.

[0023] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, based on the above problems existing in the prior art, a charging port flip cover locking structure is provided. Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, including:

[0024] A charging panel 1 is provided with a first accommodating cavity 2, a charging port 3 is provided in the first accommodating cavity 2, and a flip cover 4 is provided above the first accommodating cavity 2. One side of the flip cover 4 can be rotatably mounted on the upper surface of the charging panel 1;

[0025] The mounting base 5 is provided on the upper surface of the charging panel 1 and is located beside the first accommodating cavity 2. The mounting base 5 is provided with a second accommodating cavity 6.

[0026] The lock buckle 7, the lower part of the lock buckle 7 can be rotatably installed in the second accommodating cavity 6, the upper part of the lock buckle 7 extends from the second accommodating cavity 6 and can be engaged with the other side of the flip cover 4, and a spring 8 is provided on the side of the lower part of the lock buckle 7 facing the flip cover 4, and the free end of the spring 8 abuts against the inner wall of the second accommodating cavity 6.

[0027] Specifically, in this embodiment, the mounting base 5 and the side of the flip cover 4 mounted on the charging panel 1 are arranged on opposite sides of the first accommodating cavity 2, such that when the flip cover 4 is positioned above the first accommodating cavity 2, the other side of the flip cover 4 precisely engages with the latch 7 provided on the mounting base 5. The free end of the spring 8 abuts the inner wall of the second accommodating cavity 6 and remains compressed. The only difference is the amount of compression of the spring 8 when the flip cover 4 is engaged and disengaged. Consequently, when the flip cover 4 is disengaged, the compressed state of the spring 8 secures it to the lower portion of the latch 7, preventing it from falling out of the second accommodating cavity 6 and minimizing deformation in directions other than the direction of spring 8's expansion and contraction. Furthermore, when the flip cover 4 is engaged, the compressed state of the spring 8 generates an elastic force that secures the flip cover 4 to the latch 7.

[0028] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, a boss 9 is provided at the lower portion of the lock catch 7 , and one end of the spring 8 is sleeved on the boss 9 .

[0029] Specifically, in this embodiment, the height of the boss 9 is higher than the movable space of the spring 8. Taking the width of the second accommodating cavity 6 as 10 mm and the thickness of the lower part of the lock buckle 7 as 2.6 mm as an example, the boss height is preferably 4.1 mm, and the movable space of the spring 8 is preferably 3.2 mm. Then the total length of the spring 8 when uncompressed is preferably 7.3 mm, and its total compression amount is 3.4 mm, that is, the length of the spring 8 when fully compressed is 3.9 mm, which is larger than the movable space of the spring 8, so that the spring 8 can be loaded into the second accommodating cavity 6 and will not fall off the lock buckle 7. The dimensions here are not intended to limit the present technical solution. As long as it is ensured that when the upper part of the lock buckle 7 and the flip cover 4 are engaged with each other, the distance between the top of the boss 9 and the inner wall of the second accommodating cavity 6 abutting the free end of the spring 8 is less than the maximum compression amount of the spring 8, the installation stability of the spring 8 can be achieved.

[0030] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, a through hole 10 is provided on the lock buckle 7 and is perpendicular to the setting direction of the spring 8. A plurality of holes 11 corresponding to the through hole 10 are provided on the mounting base 5. The first rotating shaft 12 passes through the through hole 10 and the holes 11 so that the lock buckle 7 can be rotatably mounted on the mounting base 5.

[0031] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, one side of the flip cover 4 is installed on the upper surface of the charging panel 1 through a second rotating shaft 13 , and a torsion spring 14 is further provided on the second rotating shaft 13 .

[0032] Specifically, in this embodiment, by providing a torsion spring 14, when the other side of the flip cover 4 is released from the lock 7, it can automatically pop open to expose the charging port 3, making it convenient for the user to insert a charging gun for charging.

[0033] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, an embedded groove 15 is provided on the upper part of the lock buckle 7, and a buckle 16 corresponding to the embedded groove 15 is provided on the other side of the flip cover 4. When the embedded groove 15 and the buckle 16 are engaged with each other, they are locked under the elastic force of the spring 8.

[0034] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the installation position of the buckle 16 is recessed inward to form a step 17. When the embedded groove 15 and the buckle 16 are engaged with each other, the step 17 abuts against the top of the side wall of the second accommodating cavity 6 abutting against the free end of the spring 8.

[0035] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, an L-shaped arc-shaped pressing portion 18 is provided on the top of the lock buckle 7 .

[0036] Specifically, in this embodiment, when the flip cover 4 needs to be closed during actual use, the flip cover 4 can be pressed against the lock catch 7. At this time, the latch 16 of the flip cover 4 contacts the arc-shaped pressing portion 18 of the lock catch 7. Then, under the action of the pressing force, it slides downward along the outer wall of the arc-shaped pressing portion 18 and then embeds into the embedded groove 15. At this time, the elastic force generated by the compression of the spring 8 causes the notch of the embedded groove 15 to point downward, thereby locking the latch 16 in the embedded groove 15. When charging is required, the end of the arc-shaped pressing portion 18 facing away from the flip cover can be pressed. The lock catch 7 rotates along the first rotating shaft 12 under the elastic force of the spring 8, driving the notch of the embedded groove 15 to flip upward, thereby causing the latch 16 to fall off from the embedded groove 15 and lose the locking force of the lock catch 7. At this time, the flip cover 4 automatically springs open under the torsion force of the torsion spring 14, exposing the charging port 3, making it convenient for the user to charge. At the same time, when the arc-shaped pressing portion 18 is released, the lock buckle 7 can be reset under the elastic force of the spring 8.

[0037] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the flip cover 4 includes a first flip cover 19 and a second flip cover 20 spliced ​​together, and there are two lock buckles 7, which respectively correspond to the first flip cover 19 and the second flip cover 20 and buckle with each other.

[0038] The utility model also provides a new energy vehicle, comprising the above-mentioned charging port flip cover locking structure.

[0039] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and does not limit the implementation method and protection scope of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, it should be aware that all solutions obtained by equivalent substitutions and obvious changes made using the content of this specification and illustrations should be included in the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A charging port flip cover locking structure, characterized in that: include: A charging panel, wherein a first accommodating cavity is defined on the charging panel, a charging port is provided in the first accommodating cavity, and an upper cover of the first accommodating cavity is provided with a flip cover, one side of the flip cover being rotatably mounted on the upper surface of the charging panel; a mounting base, disposed on the upper surface of the charging panel and located beside the first accommodating cavity, wherein the mounting base is provided with a second accommodating cavity; The lock catch has a lower portion rotatably mounted in the second accommodating cavity, an upper portion of the lock catch extends from the second accommodating cavity and can be engaged with the other side of the flip cover, and a spring is provided on the lower portion of the lock catch facing the flip cover, and a free end of the spring abuts against the inner wall of the second accommodating cavity.

2. The charging port flip cover locking structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: A boss is provided at the lower portion of the lock catch, and one end of the spring is sleeved on the boss.

3. The charging port flip cover locking structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: When the upper portion of the lock buckle is engaged with the flip cover, the distance between the top of the boss and the inner wall of the second accommodating cavity abutting against the free end of the spring is less than the maximum compression amount of the spring.

4. The charging port flip cover locking structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lock buckle is provided with a through hole perpendicular to the setting direction of the spring, and the mounting seat is provided with a plurality of holes corresponding to the through hole. The first rotating shaft passes through the through hole and each of the holes so that the lock buckle can be rotatably mounted on the mounting seat.

5. The charging port flip cover locking structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: One side of the flip cover is installed on the upper surface of the charging panel through a second rotating shaft, and a torsion spring is also installed on the second rotating shaft.

6. The charging port flip cover locking structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: An embedded groove is provided on the upper part of the lock buckle, and a buckle corresponding to the embedded groove is provided on the other side of the flip cover. When the embedded groove and the buckle are buckled with each other, they are locked under the elastic force of the spring.

7. The charging port flip cover locking structure according to claim 6, characterized in that: The installation position of the buckle is recessed inward to form a step. When the embedded groove and the buckle are engaged with each other, the step abuts against the top end of the side wall of the second accommodating cavity abutting against the free end of the spring.

8. The charging port flip cover locking structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: An L-shaped arc-shaped pressing portion is provided on the top of the lock buckle.

9. The charging port flip cover locking structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The flip cover includes a first flip cover and a second flip cover that are spliced ​​together, and there are two locks that correspond to the first flip cover and the second flip cover and are buckled together.

10. A new energy vehicle, characterized in that: It includes the charging port flip cover locking structure as described in any one of claims 1-9.

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