Automobile socket assembly and automobile

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of automobile socket installation, in particular to an automobile socket assembly and an automobile. An automobile socket assembly includes: a trim panel partially recessed inward and formed with a recessed portion; the socket body is installed on the concave part, the socket body is provided with a plugging panel, the plugging panel is used for being matched with an external power plug in a plugging mode, and the plugging panel is contained in the area where the concave part is located. According to the socket, the plugging panel on the socket body is arranged on the decoration plate in an inward concave manner, and when external water acts on other parts, except the concave part, on the decoration plate in a pouring manner, the water directly flows down along the end surface of the decoration plate; when external water is poured to the concave part of the decorative plate, the possibility that the water directly acts on the position of the plugging panel on the socket body is reduced because the plugging panel on the socket body is accommodated in the concave part. Therefore, the socket body has a relatively high waterproof effect when being installed on the decorative plate.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the technical field of automotive socket installation, and in particular to an automotive socket assembly and an automotive vehicle. Background Technology

[0002] In today's highly developed automotive industry, interior electrical sockets have become an indispensable part of vehicles, providing power to various in-vehicle electronic devices. Due to the diversity and complexity of the automotive interior environment, sockets present numerous potential problems, with waterproofing being a particularly prominent issue.

[0003] Current automotive interior socket components lack adequate waterproofing design for various scenarios. For example, during vehicle cleaning, water jets from high-pressure water guns, residual moisture from damp cloths, or water accidentally spilled by passengers can all come into contact with the socket components. Furthermore, some high-end vehicles are equipped with devices such as car refrigerators and coffee makers, which may generate condensation during use, further increasing the risk of water ingress into the socket components. Currently, the waterproofing design of automotive interior socket components relies solely on panel covers, which offer limited protection. Utility Model Content

[0004] Therefore, it is necessary to provide a car socket assembly and car with better waterproof performance.

[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this application provides the following technical solution:

[0006] An automotive socket assembly includes:

[0007] The decorative panel is partially recessed and has a recessed portion;

[0008] The socket body is mounted on the recessed portion. The socket body has a plug-in panel for connecting and engaging with an external power plug. The plug-in panel is housed within the area of ​​the recessed portion.

[0009] Understandably, by recessing the socket panel onto the trim panel, when external water is poured onto areas of the trim panel other than the recessed area, the water will flow directly down the end face of the trim panel, preventing it from entering the socket panel through the recessed area. Conversely, when water is poured onto the recessed area of ​​the trim panel, the possibility of water directly contacting the socket panel is reduced because it is contained within the recess. This results in a high degree of waterproofing when the socket is installed on the trim panel.

[0010] In one embodiment, the recess has a top surface disposed above the plug panel in the vertical direction; along the recess direction of the recess, the top surface is inclined upward relative to the horizontal plane.

[0011] Understandably, with this setup, when water flows from top to bottom to the edge of the top surface, the water's gravity will cause it to flow away along the edge of the top surface, thus preventing water from flowing into the recessed area along the top surface 111. This further improves the waterproofing effect of the socket body when installed on the decorative panel.

[0012] In one embodiment, the tilt angle of the top surface is set to A, where 90° > A ≥ 5°.

[0013] Understandably, within this range, the top surface can drain water quickly, reducing water seepage and providing reliable waterproof protection for the socket, adapting to the diverse usage environments of a car. Furthermore, the larger the angle A, the less likely water is to enter the recess along the top surface, resulting in better waterproofing.

[0014] In one embodiment, the plug panel has a plug surface with a socket for inserting the external power plug; wherein the plug surface is inclined relative to the vertical plane in a clockwise direction.

[0015] In one embodiment, the tilt angle of the top surface is set to B, where 90° > B > 5°.

[0016] In one embodiment, the trim panel has a flow guide surface disposed above the recess in the vertical direction; the flow guide surface is inclined relative to the vertical plane in the clockwise direction.

[0017] Understandably, by setting up a guide surface, which together with the top surface forms an eaves structure, when water splashes onto the baffle, it flows down along the guide surface to the junction of the guide surface and the top surface, preventing water from flowing into the recessed area and effectively reducing the risk of water entering the socket body.

[0018] In one embodiment, the socket body further includes a panel cover movably mounted on the plug panel, and the panel cover is capable of covering and sealing the plug panel.

[0019] It is understandable that by setting a panel cover to seal the plug panel, water can be effectively prevented from splashing directly onto the plug panel, thus further improving its waterproof performance.

[0020] In one embodiment, the panel cover is hinged to the plug-in panel;

[0021] The hinge joint between the panel cover and the plug-in panel is located at the upper vertical end of the plug-in panel.

[0022] In one embodiment, the panel cover is provided with protrusions.

[0023] This application also provides the following technical solutions:

[0024] An automobile includes an automobile socket assembly as described in any of the above embodiments.

[0025] Compared to existing technologies, this application arranges the socket body's connector panel in a recessed manner on the decorative panel. This way, when external water is poured onto other parts of the decorative panel besides the recessed area, the water flows directly down the end face of the decorative panel, preventing it from entering the socket body's connector panel through the recessed area. When external water is poured onto the recessed area of ​​the decorative panel, the possibility of water directly contacting the connector panel is reduced because it is contained within the recess. Thus, the socket body achieves a high level of waterproofing when installed on the decorative panel. Attached Figure Description

[0026] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application or the conventional technology, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the conventional technology will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0027] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the automotive socket assembly provided in this application.

[0028] Figure 2 A front view of the automotive socket assembly provided in this application.

[0029] Figure 3 for Figure 2 Sectional view of AA.

[0030] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the automotive socket assembly provided in this application without the panel cover installed.

[0031] The component labels are as follows:

[0032] 100. Automotive socket assembly; 10. Trim panel; 11. Recess; 111. Top surface; 1111. Edge; 12. Guide surface; 20. Socket body; 21. Plug panel; 211. Plug surface; 2111. Socket hole; 22. Panel cover; 221. Protrusion; 23. Pin. Detailed Implementation

[0033] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features, and advantages of this application more apparent and understandable, the specific embodiments of this application are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Many specific details are set forth in the following description to provide a thorough understanding of this application. However, this application can be implemented in many other ways different from those described herein, and those skilled in the art can make similar modifications without departing from the spirit of this application. Therefore, this application is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0034] It should be noted that when a component is referred to as being "fixed to" or "set on" another component, it can be directly on the other component or there may be an intermediate component. When a component is considered to be "connected to" another component, it can be directly connected to the other component or there may be an intermediate component present. The terms "vertical," "horizontal," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," and similar expressions used in this application's specification are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent the only possible implementation.

[0035] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this application, "multiple" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0036] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first feature is in direct contact with the second feature, or that the first feature and the second feature are in indirect contact through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0037] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used in this application have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this application belongs. The terminology used in this application is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the application. The term "and / or" as used in this application includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0038] like Figures 1 to 4As shown, the automotive socket assembly 100 includes a trim panel 10 and a socket body 20. The trim panel 10 is partially recessed and has a recess 11. The socket body 20 is mounted on the recess 11 and has a plug-in panel 21 for plugging into an external power plug (not shown). The plug-in panel 21 is housed within the area of ​​the recess 11. In other words, the socket body 20 has a recessed insertion panel 21 on the decorative panel 10. This way, when external water is poured onto other parts of the decorative panel 10 besides the recessed portion 11, the water will flow directly down the end face of the decorative panel 10, preventing it from entering the socket body 20 through the recessed portion 11 and reaching the insertion panel 21. When external water is poured onto the recessed portion 11 of the decorative panel 10, the insertion panel 21 is contained within the recessed portion 11, reducing the possibility of water directly reaching the insertion panel 21. Thus, the socket body 20 has a high degree of waterproofing when installed on the decorative panel 10.

[0039] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, in one embodiment, the recess 11 of the decorative panel 10 has a top surface 111, which is disposed above the plug panel 21 in the vertical direction; along the recess direction of the recess 11, the top surface 111 is inclined upward relative to the horizontal plane x. In this way, when water flows from top to bottom to the edge 1111 of the top surface 111, the water can be directed to flow away along the edge 1111 of the top surface 111 by the force of gravity, thus preventing water from flowing into the recess 11 along the top surface 111, thereby further improving the waterproof effect of the socket body 20 when installed on the decorative panel 10.

[0040] Furthermore, the tilt angle of the top surface 111 is set to A, where 90° > A ≥ 5°. For example, A = 10°, A = 20°, A = 30°, etc. By setting the tilted top surface 111, water can be drained away in time, reducing water infiltration and providing reliable waterproof protection for the socket body 20, adapting to the diverse usage environments of automobiles. Within this range, the larger the angle A, the more difficult it is for water to enter the recess 11 along the top surface 111, and the better the waterproof effect.

[0041] In this embodiment, considering the automotive operating conditions, the tilt angle of the top surface 111 is selected as 5°.

[0042] In one embodiment, the decorative panel 10 has a guide surface 12, which is disposed above the recess 11 in the vertical direction; the guide surface 12 is inclined in the clockwise direction relative to the vertical plane y. By providing the guide surface 12, the guide surface 12 and the top surface 111 together form an eaves structure. When water is poured onto the decorative panel 10, it flows down along the guide surface 12 to the junction of the guide surface 12 and the top surface 111, preventing water from flowing into the recess 11. This effectively reduces the risk of water entering the socket body 20.

[0043] like Figure 4 As shown, the socket body 20 has a plug-in panel 21 with a plug-in surface 211, on which a socket hole 2111 for inserting an external power plug is provided; wherein, the plug-in surface 211 is inclined in a clockwise direction relative to the vertical plane y. When external water is poured onto the plug-in panel 21, the water can quickly detach from the plug-in panel 21 under the action of gravity, thereby further preventing water from directly entering the socket hole 2111.

[0044] Here, the tilt angle of the plug surface 211 is set to B, where 90° > B > 5°, for example, B = 10°, B = 20°, B = 30°, etc. Within this range, the larger the angle of B, the easier it is for water to drip directly under the action of gravity, making it difficult for it to enter the socket 2111 along the plug surface 211, and the better the waterproof effect.

[0045] In this embodiment, B = 11° is selected based on the vehicle's operating conditions. When B = 11°, it reduces the space occupied inside the vehicle and effectively improves the waterproofing effect, preventing water from entering the vehicle socket assembly 100 and causing vehicle circuit failure.

[0046] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the socket body 20 also includes a panel cover 22, which is movably mounted on the plug panel 21 and can cover and seal the plug panel 21. Since the panel cover 22 covers and seals the plug panel 21, it acts as a waterproof barrier, effectively preventing external water from entering the plug panel 21, thereby further improving the waterproof performance of the socket body 20.

[0047] like Figure 1 and Figure 4 As shown, the panel cover 22 is hinged to the plug-in panel 21; the hinge joint between the panel cover 22 and the plug-in panel 21 is located at the upper vertical end of the plug-in panel 21. This allows for easy opening of the plug-in panel 21 via the control cover 22, facilitating the insertion of an external power plug into the socket body 20. Furthermore, since the opened panel cover 22 is positioned above the plug-in panel 21, it provides a water-blocking effect, preventing water from entering the plug-in panel 21. Here, the panel cover 22 can be hinged to the plug-in panel 21 via a pin 23. It is understood that in other embodiments, the panel cover 22 and the plug-in panel 21 can also be hinged, which will not be elaborated upon here.

[0048] Furthermore, the panel cover 22 is provided with a protrusion 221, which facilitates the opening and closing of the panel cover 22, making it more convenient and faster to use. Here, the protrusion 221 can be provided at the bottom or side of the panel cover 22.

[0049] In this embodiment, the protrusion 221 is disposed at the bottom of the panel cover 22.

[0050] This application also includes a vehicle comprising a vehicle socket assembly 100 as described in any of the above embodiments. By equipping the vehicle with this waterproof vehicle socket assembly 100, the risk of water ingress into the socket body 20 is reduced.

[0051] The technical features of the above embodiments can be combined in any way. For the sake of brevity, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0052] The embodiments described above are merely illustrative of several implementation methods of this application, and while the descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the patent application. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of this application, and these all fall within the scope of protection of this application. Therefore, the patent protection scope of this application should be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. An automotive socket assembly, characterized in that; The automotive socket assembly includes: The decorative panel (10) is partially recessed and has a recessed portion (11); The socket body (20) is mounted on the recess (11). The socket body (20) has a plug-in panel (21) for connecting and engaging with an external power plug. The plug-in panel (21) is housed within the area of ​​the recess (11).

2. The automotive socket assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The recess (11) has a top surface (111) which is disposed above the plug panel (21) in the vertical direction; Along the recessed direction of the recessed portion (11), the top surface (111) is inclined upward relative to the horizontal plane.

3. The automotive socket assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that, The tilt angle of the top surface (111) is set to A, where 90°>A≥5°.

4. The automotive socket assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The plug panel (21) has a plug surface (211), and the plug surface (211) has a socket (2111) for inserting the external power plug; The insertion surface (211) is inclined relative to the vertical plane in a clockwise direction.

5. The automotive socket assembly according to claim 4, characterized in that, The tilt angle of the insertion surface (211) is set to B, where 90° > B > 5°.

6. The automotive socket assembly according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The decorative panel (10) has a flow guiding surface (12), which is disposed above the recess (11) in the vertical direction; The guide surface (12) is inclined relative to the vertical plane in a clockwise direction.

7. The automotive socket assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The socket body (20) also includes a panel cover (22), which is movably mounted on the plug panel (21) 21 and can cover and seal the plug panel (21).

8. The automotive socket assembly according to claim 7, characterized in that, The panel cover (22) is hinged to the plug-in panel (21); The hinge portion between the panel cover (22) and the plug-in panel (21) is located at the upper vertical end of the plug-in panel (21).

9. The automotive socket assembly according to claim 8, characterized in that, The panel cover (22) is provided with protrusions (221).

10. A car, characterized in that, Includes the automotive socket assembly as described in any one of claims 1-9.

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