Vehicle number plate structure and vehicle

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of vehicles, and discloses a vehicle number plate structure and a vehicle, the vehicle number plate structure is installed on an instrument board of the vehicle, the vehicle number plate structure comprises a shell, a vehicle number plate, a vehicle number plate, a vehicle number plate, a vehicle number plate, a vehicle number plate, a vehicle number plate and a vehicle number plate, the shell is provided with an opening, and the opening is opposite to an installation opening on the instrument board; the overturning cover is rotationally mounted at the opening; the vehicle number plate is mounted on the inner side of the turnover cover; the locking mechanism comprises a spring bolt and a lock body, the spring bolt is installed on the outer side of the overturning cover, the lock body is arranged outside the shell, and the lock body is provided with a spring bolt groove matched with the spring bolt; and the elastic piece is arranged between the overturning cover and the shell. The vehicle number plate can be displayed and hidden, operation is convenient, all parts are firmly installed, the problems that the vehicle number plate falls off and glue marks are caused when the vehicle number plate is directly pasted on an instrument board are solved, the vehicle number plate and the instrument board are prevented from being damaged, and the exquisite appearance of the instrument board is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of vehicles, in particular to a vehicle number plate structure and a vehicle. Background Art

[0002] In the current vehicle market, temporary number plates have become an essential item after purchasing a car. However, external temporary number plates are mostly glued to the dashboard, which may damage the dashboard or be easily fallen off due to loose glue. Utility Model Content

[0003] The utility model aims to at least solve the technical problem in the prior art that an external temporary number plate is directly attached to the instrument panel, which easily damages the instrument panel or is not firmly attached and easily falls off.

[0004] In order to solve the above technical problems, the utility model provides a vehicle number plate structure, which is installed on the dashboard of a vehicle, comprising:

[0005] a housing having an opening, the opening being opposite to the mounting opening on the instrument panel;

[0006] A flip cover is rotatably mounted on the opening;

[0007] A vehicle number plate, mounted on the inner side of the flip cover;

[0008] A locking mechanism comprising a lock tongue and a lock body, wherein the lock tongue is mounted on the outside of the flip cover, the lock body is disposed outside the housing, and the lock body has a lock tongue groove that cooperates with the lock tongue;

[0009] an elastic member, installed between the flip cover and the housing;

[0010] The flip cover is subjected to force to unlock the lock tongue and disengage from the lock tongue groove, and the elastic force of the elastic member drives the flip cover to flip relative to the shell, thereby driving the vehicle number plate to flip and expose it; or the flip cover is subjected to force to drive the flip cover to flip and close the installation opening, and drive the lock tongue to extend into the lock tongue groove and lock it.

[0011] In some embodiments, the flip cover has a connecting portion connected to the shell, the connecting portion is located outside the shell, a connecting shaft is provided outside the shell, the connecting portion is rotatably mounted on the connecting shaft, the locking tongue is formed by extending radially outward from the connecting portion, and the elastic member is sleeved on the connecting shaft.

[0012] In some embodiments, the elastic member is a torsion spring, and each end of the torsion spring has an extension rod. The first extension rod at one end of the torsion spring is connected to the flip cover, and the second extension rod at the other end of the torsion spring is connected to the shell.

[0013] In some embodiments, the connecting portion includes a connecting plate, the connecting plate and the flip cover are connected via a connecting frame, and an installation space for installing the elastic member is formed between the connecting plate and the housing.

[0014] In some embodiments, a first limiting portion is provided on the flip cover, and a second limiting portion cooperating with the first limiting portion is provided on the lock body.

[0015] In some embodiments, a gear transmission assembly is further included, wherein the gear transmission assembly includes a first gear and a second gear that are meshed with each other, the first gear is disposed outside the housing, and the second gear is disposed at the connecting portion.

[0016] In some embodiments, the second gear is a sector-shaped gear.

[0017] In some embodiments, the locking mechanism and the gear transmission assembly are respectively arranged on both sides of the flip cover.

[0018] In some embodiments, the vehicle number plate includes a flip cylinder, multiple number plates and multiple rotating teeth. The flip cylinder is installed on the flip cover. The number plate is a cylindrical structure. Multiple number plates are installed in the flip cylinder in sequence. One rotating tooth is installed in each number plate to drive the number plate to rotate. A display port for displaying the vehicle number is opened on the flip cylinder.

[0019] Another aspect of the present invention provides a vehicle, comprising the above-mentioned vehicle number plate structure.

[0020] The vehicle number plate structure and vehicle provided by the embodiment of the utility model are configured to include a shell, a flip cover, a vehicle number plate, a locking mechanism and an elastic member, the vehicle number plate is installed on the flip cover, the flip cover is rotatably installed at the opening of the shell, and the vehicle number plate can be displayed and hidden through the cooperation of the lock tongue arranged on the flip cover and the lock body arranged outside the shell, as well as the elastic cooperation of the elastic member arranged between the flip cover and the shell. The operation is convenient, and the various components are firmly installed, avoiding the problems of the number plate falling off and adhesive marks caused by directly sticking the vehicle number plate on the dashboard, avoiding damage to the vehicle number plate and the dashboard, and improving the exquisite appearance of the dashboard. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0021] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments recorded in the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying any creative labor.

[0022] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly of a vehicle number plate structure according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0023] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the vehicle number plate structure when the flip cover is opened according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the vehicle number plate structure in another direction when the flip cover of the embodiment of the utility model is opened;

[0025] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the vehicle number plate structure when the flip cover is closed according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the vehicle number plate structure in another direction when the flip cover is closed according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 6 This is an assembly cross-sectional view of the vehicle number plate structure when the flip cover of the embodiment of the utility model is opened;

[0028] Figure 7 This is an assembly cross-sectional view of the vehicle number plate structure when the flip cover is closed according to an embodiment of the utility model;

[0029] Figure 8 This is a schematic structural diagram of a flip cover (including a flip cylinder) according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0030] Figure 9 This is a schematic structural diagram of the flip cover in another direction according to an embodiment of the utility model;

[0031] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly structure of the flip cover and the vehicle number plate according to an embodiment of the utility model;

[0032] Figure 11 This is a schematic structural diagram of a flip cover and a vehicle number plate according to an embodiment of the present invention (excluding the flip cylinder).

[0033] Reference numerals:

[0034] 10-Vehicle number plate structure; 20-Instrument panel, 201-Mounting port;

[0035] 1-shell, 11-opening, 12-connecting shaft, 13-overlapping part; 2-flip cover, 21-connecting part, 22-connecting frame, 23-connecting hole; 3-vehicle number plate, 31-flip cylinder, 311-display port, 32-number plate, 33-rotating tooth, 34-connecting piece; 41-lock tongue, 42-lock body, 421-lock tongue groove; 5-elastic piece, 51-first extension rod, 52-second extension rod; 61-first limiting part, 62-second limiting part; 71-first gear, 72-second gear, 73-gear box, 731-extension part. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0036] Various aspects and features of the present invention are described herein with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0037] It should be understood that various modifications may be made to the embodiments disclosed herein. Therefore, the above description should not be considered as limiting, but merely as an example of an embodiment. Other modifications within the scope and spirit of the present invention will occur to those skilled in the art.

[0038] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of the specification, illustrate embodiments of the present invention and, together with the general description of the present invention given above and the detailed description of the embodiments given below, serve to explain the principles of the present invention.

[0039] These and other characteristics of the invention will become apparent from the following description of a preferred form of embodiment given as a non-limiting example with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0040] It should also be understood that although the present invention has been described with reference to certain specific examples, those skilled in the art will be able to surely realize many other equivalent forms of the present invention, which have the characteristics described in the claims and are therefore within the scope of protection defined thereby.

[0041] The above and other aspects, features and advantages of the present invention will become more apparent from the following detailed description when taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0042] Specific embodiments of the present invention will be described hereinafter with reference to the accompanying drawings; however, it should be understood that the claimed embodiments are merely examples of the present invention, which may be implemented in a variety of ways. Well-known and / or repetitive functions and structures are not described in detail to avoid obscuring the present invention with unnecessary or redundant detail. Therefore, the specific structural and functional details claimed herein are not intended to be limiting, but rather serve merely as a basis and representative basis for the claims to teach those skilled in the art to variously employ the present invention with substantially any suitable detailed structure.

[0043] This specification may use the phrases "in one embodiment," "in another embodiment," "in yet another embodiment," or "in other embodiments," all of which may refer to one or more of the same or different embodiments according to the present invention.

[0044] Figures 1 to 11 The structure diagram of the vehicle number plate structure provided by the embodiment of the utility model is shown. Figures 1 to 11 As shown, the first embodiment of the present invention provides a vehicle number plate structure 10, which is installed on a vehicle dashboard 20, including:

[0045] A housing 1 having an opening 11 , the opening 11 being opposite to a mounting opening 201 on the instrument panel 20 ;

[0046] The flip cover 2 is rotatably mounted on the opening 11;

[0047] The vehicle number plate 3 is installed on the inner side of the flip cover 2;

[0048] The locking mechanism includes a lock tongue 41 and a lock body 42. The lock tongue 41 is mounted on the outside of the flip cover 2. The lock body 42 is disposed outside the housing 1. The lock body 42 has a lock tongue groove 421 that cooperates with the lock tongue 41.

[0049] An elastic member 5 is installed between the flip cover 2 and the housing 1;

[0050] The flip cover 2 is subjected to force to unlock the lock tongue 41 and disengage from the lock tongue groove 421, and the elastic force of the elastic member 5 drives the flip cover 2 to flip relative to the shell 1, thereby driving the vehicle number plate 3 to flip and expose; or the flip cover 2 is subjected to force to drive the flip cover 2 to flip and close the installation opening 201, and drive the lock tongue 41 to extend into the lock tongue groove 421 and lock it.

[0051] When the vehicle number plate 3 is not required to be displayed, the flip cover 2 is manually pressed to flip the flip cover 2 to flip the opening 11 of the shell 1, that is, the mounting opening 201 on the dashboard 20. The elastic member 5 rotates and resets with the flip cover 2, and the lock tongue 41 can be inserted into the lock tongue groove 421 to lock the flip cover 2 and the shell 1. At this time, the flip cover 2 and the dashboard panel are on the same plane, which can ensure the beautiful appearance of the dashboard 20.

[0052] In this embodiment, the vehicle number plate 3 is mounted on the flip cover 2, which is then rotated and mounted in the opening 11 of the housing 1. The vehicle number plate 3 can be displayed or hidden by the cooperation of a lock tongue 41 provided on the flip cover 2 and a lock body 42 provided outside the housing 1, as well as the elastic cooperation of an elastic member 5 provided between the flip cover 2 and the housing 1. This allows for easy operation, and the various components are securely installed, preventing problems such as the number plate 3 falling off and adhesive marks from being directly affixed to the instrument panel 20. This prevents damage to the vehicle number plate 3 and the instrument panel 20, and enhances the refined appearance of the instrument panel 20. Furthermore, in this embodiment, the temporary number plate and instrument panel components are combined, eliminating the need for users to purchase a temporary number plate separately.

[0053] In some embodiments, as Figures 8 to 11 As shown, the vehicle number plate 3 includes a flip cylinder 31, multiple number plates 32 and multiple rotating teeth 33. The flip cylinder 31 is installed on the flip cover 2. The number plates 32 are cylindrical structures. Multiple number plates 32 are installed in the flip cylinder 31 in sequence. One rotating tooth 33 is installed in each number plate 32 to drive the number plate 32 to rotate. The flip cylinder 31 is provided with a display port 311 for displaying the vehicle number.

[0054] In this embodiment, the flip cylinder 31 is fixed to the inner side of the flip cover 2 . The flip cylinder 31 and the flip cover 2 may be integrally formed or may be a separate structure.

[0055] like Figures 9 to 11As shown, multiple number plates 32 are sequentially connected and connected together via connectors 34 provided at both ends of the number plates 32. The plates are then inserted into the flip cylinder 31 from one end, completing the assembly of the vehicle number plate 3 on the flip cover 2. Each number plate 32 is circumferentially arranged with the ten digits 0-9. A user can move a number plate 32 through a display opening 311 on the flip cylinder 31. The number plate 32 rotates along the rotating teeth 33 to the desired number and is then displayed through the display opening 311.

[0056] In this embodiment, the vehicle number plate 3 is set as a cylindrical structure as a whole, and includes rotating teeth 33, number plates 32 and flip cylinder 31 arranged in sequence from the inside to the outside. The number plate can be displayed or hidden by the flip cylinder 31 fixed on the flip cover 2, which is easy to operate; and the vehicle number can be conveniently adjusted through multiple number plates 32 and multiple rotating teeth 33, and the overall structure of the vehicle number plate 3 is compact, which reduces the space occupied.

[0057] In some embodiments, as Figure 6 、 Figure 7 、 Figure 9 and Figure 10 As shown, the flip cover 2 has a connecting portion 21 connected to the shell 1, the connecting portion 21 is located outside the shell 1, a connecting shaft 12 is provided outside the shell 1, the connecting portion 21 is rotatably mounted on the connecting shaft 12, the locking tongue 41 is formed by extending radially outward from the connecting portion 21, and the elastic member 5 is sleeved on the connecting shaft 12.

[0058] Preferably, the connecting portion 21 includes a connecting disc, which is connected to the flip cover 2 via a connecting bracket 22. A mounting space for the elastic member 5 is formed between the connecting disc and the housing 1. The connecting bracket 22 connects the connecting disc to the flip cover 2, creating a certain distance between the connecting disc and the sidewall of the housing 1, thereby forming a mounting space for the elastic member 5. This facilitates the installation of the elastic member 5 and facilitates elastic deformation of the elastic member 5 via the connecting bracket 22 and the connecting portion 21 when the flip cover 2 is flipped, or facilitates the elastic member 5 to flip and reset along with the flip cover 2. The connecting portion 21 is configured as a connecting disc to limit the position of one end of the elastic member 5.

[0059] After the elastic member 5 is installed, the flip cover 2 is subjected to force acting on the elastic member 5, thereby utilizing the elastic deformation of the elastic member 5 to drive the flip cover 2 to flip and open the vehicle number plate 3, or the elastic member 5 sleeved on the connecting shaft 12 can flip and reset together with the flip cover 2 when the flip cover 2 is flipped closed.

[0060] The connecting frame 22 is preferably U-shaped. The U-shaped space within the U-shaped connecting frame serves as the mounting space for the elastic member 5, and a portion of the side wall of the housing 1 is positioned within this mounting space. This creates a rational and compact overall structure, ensuring smooth flipping of the flip cover 2 and preventing interference with the housing 1 during flipping. When the flip cover 2 seals the opening 11 in the housing 1, it forms a complete, enclosed structure, facilitating installation of the vehicle number plate structure 10 on various vehicle models. The connecting frame 22 may also have other shapes, such as a semicircular or V-shaped structure.

[0061] Furthermore, the elastic member 5 is a torsion spring, and each end of the torsion spring has an extension rod. The first extension rod 51 at one end of the torsion spring is connected to the flip cover 2, and the second extension rod 52 at the other end of the torsion spring is connected to the shell 1.

[0062] like Figure 4 and Figure 10 As shown, the two ends of the torsion spring can be extended to form a first extension rod 51 and a second extension rod 52, respectively, and then connected to the flip cover 2 and the shell 1, respectively, to ensure the elastic deformation of the elastic member 5 and generate a certain torsional force to limit the flipping of the flip cover 2 or ensure the flip reset of the flip cover 2.

[0063] Furthermore, the first extension rod 51 is a curved rod, and the flip cover 2 is provided with a connecting hole 23 connected to the curved rod; the second extension rod 52 is a straight rod, and the housing 1 is provided with a lap portion 13 cooperating with the second extension rod 52.

[0064] The connecting hole 23 is provided on the connecting frame 22 , the bent portion of the first extension rod 51 is hooked in the connecting hole 23 , and the second extension rod 52 extends along the side wall of the housing 1 and overlaps the overlapping portion 13 , so as to generate a certain torque while the torsion spring elastically deforms.

[0065] In some embodiments, as Figure 4 and Figure 6 As shown, the flip cover 2 is provided with a first limiting portion 61 , and the lock body 42 is provided with a second limiting portion 62 that cooperates with the first limiting portion 61 .

[0066] When the flip cover 2 is flipped to its maximum opening angle, the first stopper 61 can abut against the second stopper 62, limiting the flipping of the flip cover 2 and preventing the flip cover 2 from over-flipping, which could cause the vehicle number plate 3 to flip along with the flip cover 2 to a position where the user cannot clearly see it. In this embodiment, the maximum opening angle is the maximum angle at which the user can clearly see the vehicle number plate 3, for example, when the number plate 32 is parallel to the windshield.

[0067] Optionally, the first limiting portion 61 is an inclined surface and is disposed at the rear end of the connecting frame 22; the second limiting portion 62 is disposed on the outer periphery of the lock body 42 toward the connecting portion 21. The first limiting portion 61 and the second limiting portion 62 can also be engaged with each other to limit the position.

[0068] In some embodiments, as Figure 3 and Figure 10 As shown, the vehicle number plate structure 10 also includes a gear transmission assembly comprising a first gear 71 and a second gear 72 that mesh with each other. The first gear 71 is disposed outside the housing 1, and the second gear 72 is disposed on the connecting portion 21. The second gear 72 disposed on the connecting portion 21 can move along the first gear 71 as the flip cover 2 flips, slowing the opening speed of the vehicle number plate 3 and improving the user's flipping experience. Designating the connecting portion 21 as a connecting disc also facilitates the processing and forming of the second gear 72.

[0069] In some embodiments, the second gear 72 is a sector-shaped gear, which can reduce the weight of the second gear 72 on the one hand, and can limit the flipping of the flip cover 2 on the other hand.

[0070] Optionally, a gear box 73 is provided outside the first gear 71 to protect the first gear 71 . The gear box 73 has an upward extension portion 731 that extends to overlap with the second gear 72 in the upper and lower directions to protect the second gear 72 .

[0071] In some embodiments, the locking mechanism and the gear transmission assembly are respectively arranged on both sides of the flip cover 2 .

[0072] In this embodiment, a connecting portion 21 and a connecting frame 22 are provided on both the left and right sides of the flip cover 2. A second gear 72 is provided at the bottom of the connecting portion 21 on one side of the flip cover 2, which engages with the first gear 71 located outside the shell 1; the connecting portion 21 on the other side of the flip cover 2 is provided with a lock tongue 41, which cooperates with the lock body 42 located outside the shell 1. The elastic member 5 is located between the connecting portion 21 on which the lock tongue 41 is installed and the shell 1. The rotation of the left and right sides of the connection between the flip cover 2 and the shell 1 can be fully utilized to flip the flip cover 2 steadily and smoothly, thereby improving the user's flipping experience; in addition, the balance of the overall structure can be ensured, which is convenient for arrangement in the dashboard 20.

[0073] In other embodiments, the locking mechanism and the gear transmission assembly can be arranged on the same side of the flip cover 2. For example, multiple connecting portions 21 can be provided on a single side of the flip cover 2 along the axial direction of the connecting shaft 12 to respectively arrange the locking mechanism and the gear transmission assembly.

[0074] A second embodiment of the present invention provides a vehicle including the vehicle number plate structure 10 described above. The vehicle corresponds to the vehicle number plate structure 10 of the above embodiment. Any optional features of the vehicle number plate structure 10 described in the embodiment are also applicable to the vehicle embodiment and will not be described in detail herein. The vehicle may be a sedan, an SUV, a truck, or the like.

[0075] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention and an illustration of the technology employed. Those skilled in the art should understand that the scope of disclosure of the present invention is not limited to the technical solutions formed by the specific combination of the above-mentioned technical features, but also encompasses other technical solutions formed by any combination of the above-mentioned technical features or their equivalents without departing from the above-mentioned disclosed concepts. For example, a technical solution formed by replacing the above-mentioned features with (but not limited to) technical features with similar functions disclosed in the present invention.

[0076] In addition, although each operation is described in a specific order, this should not be understood as requiring these operations to be performed in the specific order shown or in a sequential order. Under certain circumstances, multitasking and parallel processing may be advantageous. Similarly, although some specific implementation details have been included in the above discussion, these should not be interpreted as limiting the scope of the present invention. Some features described in the context of a separate embodiment can also be implemented in a single embodiment in combination. On the contrary, the various features described in the context of a single embodiment can also be implemented in multiple embodiments individually or in any suitable sub-combination.

[0077] Although the subject matter has been described in language specific to structural features and / or methodological logical acts, it should be understood that the subject matter defined in the appended claims is not necessarily limited to the specific features or acts described above. Rather, the specific features and acts described above are merely example forms of implementing the claims.

Claims

1. A vehicle number plate structure, characterized in that: An instrument panel mounted on a vehicle, comprising: a housing having an opening, the opening being opposite to the mounting opening on the instrument panel; A flip cover is rotatably mounted on the opening; A vehicle number plate, mounted on the inner side of the flip cover; A locking mechanism comprising a lock tongue and a lock body, wherein the lock tongue is mounted on the outside of the flip cover, the lock body is disposed outside the housing, and the lock body has a lock tongue groove that cooperates with the lock tongue; an elastic member, installed between the flip cover and the housing; The flip cover is subjected to force to unlock the lock tongue and disengage from the lock tongue groove, and the elastic force of the elastic member drives the flip cover to flip relative to the shell, thereby driving the vehicle number plate to flip and expose it; or the flip cover is subjected to force to drive the flip cover to flip and close the installation opening, and drive the lock tongue to extend into the lock tongue groove and lock it.

2. The vehicle number plate structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The flip cover has a connecting portion connected to the shell, the connecting portion is located outside the shell, a connecting shaft is provided outside the shell, the connecting portion is rotatably mounted on the connecting shaft, the locking tongue is formed by extending radially outward from the connecting portion, and the elastic member is sleeved on the connecting shaft.

3. The vehicle number plate structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: The elastic member is a torsion spring, and both ends of the torsion spring respectively have extension rods. The first extension rod at one end of the torsion spring is connected to the flip cover, and the second extension rod at the other end of the torsion spring is connected to the shell.

4. The vehicle number plate structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: The connecting portion includes a connecting plate, the connecting plate and the flip cover are connected via a connecting frame, and an installation space for installing the elastic member is formed between the connecting plate and the housing.

5. The vehicle number plate structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: The flip cover is provided with a first limiting portion, and the lock body is provided with a second limiting portion that cooperates with the first limiting portion.

6. The vehicle number plate structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: It also includes a gear transmission assembly, which includes a first gear and a second gear that are meshed with each other, the first gear is arranged outside the housing, and the second gear is arranged at the connecting portion.

7. The vehicle number plate structure according to claim 6, characterized in that: The second gear is a sector-shaped gear.

8. The vehicle number plate structure according to claim 6, characterized in that: The locking mechanism and the gear transmission assembly are respectively arranged on both sides of the flip cover.

9. The vehicle number plate structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The vehicle number plate includes a flip cylinder, multiple number plates and multiple rotating teeth. The flip cylinder is installed on the flip cover. The number plates are cylindrical in structure. Multiple number plates are installed in the flip cylinder in sequence. One rotating tooth is installed in each number plate to drive the number plate to rotate. A display port for displaying the vehicle number is opened on the flip cylinder.

10. A vehicle, characterized in that: The vehicle number plate structure comprises the vehicle number plate structure according to any one of claims 1 to 9.

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