Charging port assembly and vehicle with same

Abstract

The utility model discloses a charging port assembly and a vehicle with the same, and the charging port assembly comprises a pedestal which is provided with a charging interface, a mounting part and a connecting part; the cover plate is provided with a reset piece, the reset piece is located on the side, facing the cover plate, of the connecting part on the base, the cover plate is rotatably connected with the mounting part between a first position and a second position, the cover plate covers the charging interface in the first position, and the cover plate opens the charging interface in the second position; the two ends of the elastic piece are rotationally connected with the connecting part and the reset piece respectively, the elastic piece is in a compressed state at the first position, and the elastic piece is in a natural state at the second position. According to the charging port assembly provided by the utility model, when a user pushes the cover plate to cover the charging port, and when the cover plate points to the position of the rotation axis of the cover plate through the elastic force direction of the elastic piece, the elastic piece can apply a reset moment to the reset piece, so that the cover plate is automatically reset to the first position.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of vehicle technology, and in particular to a charging port assembly and a vehicle having the same. Background Technology

[0002] With the increasing number of vehicles equipped with power batteries, charging ports for these batteries need to be installed on the vehicles. These charging ports are typically covered by a cover. However, in this technology, opening and closing the cover is somewhat inconvenient for users. Utility Model Content

[0003] The present invention aims to at least solve one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, the present invention provides a charging port assembly that improves user convenience during use.

[0004] This utility model also proposes a vehicle having the above-mentioned charging port assembly.

[0005] A charging port assembly according to a first aspect of the present invention includes: a base on which a charging interface, a mounting portion, and a connecting portion are formed, the mounting portion and the connecting portion being disposed on one side of the charging interface in a first direction; a cover plate having a reset member located on the side of the base facing the cover plate, and the connecting portion being located between the charging interface and the reset member in the first direction; the cover plate being rotatably connected to the mounting portion between a first position and a second position; in the first position, the cover plate covers the charging interface, and the reset member is located on the side of the cover plate whose rotation axis is away from the charging interface in the first direction; in the second position, the cover plate opens the charging interface, and the reset member is located on the side of the cover plate whose rotation axis is facing the charging interface in the first direction; and an elastic member having two ends rotatably connected to the connecting portion and the reset member, respectively; in the first position, the elastic member is in a compressed state, and in the second position, the elastic member is in a free state.

[0006] According to the charging port assembly of the first aspect of this utility model, by providing an elastic element that can be rotatably connected to both the base and the cover, when the user pushes the cover to open the charging interface, the reset element first compresses the elastic element. When the cover rotates past the position where the elastic force of the elastic element points to the rotation axis of the cover, the elastic element can apply a torque to the reset element to push the cover open, so that the cover automatically opens to the second position. When the user pushes the cover to close the charging interface, when the cover rotates past the position where the elastic force of the elastic element points to the rotation axis of the cover, the elastic element can apply a reset torque to the reset element, so that the cover automatically resets to the first position. Thus, it is more convenient for the user to open and close the cover.

[0007] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the elastic element includes a first torsion bar, which extends along the extension direction of the rotation axis of the cover plate. The reset element includes at least one limiting protrusion, on which a first rotating hole is formed. The first rotating hole penetrates the limiting protrusion in the extension direction of the rotation axis of the cover plate, and the first torsion bar passes through the first rotating hole.

[0008] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the elastic element further includes: a second torsion bar, the second torsion bar extending along the extension direction of the rotation axis of the cover plate, and the connecting portion including: a receiving groove facing the opening of the reset member, wherein the second torsion bar is rotatably disposed in the receiving groove.

[0009] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the two ends of the rotation axis of the cover plate extend toward a second direction and a third direction, respectively. The elastic element further includes a connecting rod, one end of which is connected to the end of the first torsion bar facing the second direction, and the other end of which is connected to the end of the second torsion bar facing the third direction.

[0010] According to some embodiments of the present invention, a second rotating hole is formed on the side wall of the receiving groove facing the second direction, and the end of the second torsion bar facing the second direction is rotatably disposed in the second rotating hole.

[0011] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the mounting part includes: a mounting groove, the mounting groove opening toward the cover plate, and the mounting groove penetrating the base in a direction away from the charging interface; the cover plate and the mounting groove are rotatably connected to two side walls of the cover plate in the extension direction of the axis of rotation of the cover plate.

[0012] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the mounting groove has a third rotating hole and a fourth rotating hole formed on two side walls on the extension direction of the rotating axis of the cover plate, and the cover plate is also provided with a rotating protrusion. A fifth rotating hole is formed on the rotating protrusion in the extension direction of the rotating axis of the cover plate. The charging port assembly further includes a rotating rod, which passes through the fifth rotating hole, and both ends of the rotating rod are rotatably disposed in the third rotating hole and the fourth rotating hole, respectively.

[0013] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the connecting part is disposed on the bottom wall of the mounting groove and on the side wall of the mounting groove near the charging interface.

[0014] The vehicle according to the second aspect of the present invention includes: the charging port assembly according to the first aspect of the present invention.

[0015] According to the second aspect of the present invention, the vehicle, by providing the charging port assembly according to the first aspect of the present invention, makes it more convenient for users to use the vehicle.

[0016] Additional aspects and advantages of this invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a charging port assembly according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A perspective view of the charging port assembly shown;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a partial side view of a charging port assembly according to another embodiment of the present invention, with the cover plate in a first position;

[0020] Figure 4 This is a partial side view of a charging port assembly according to another embodiment of the present invention, with the cover plate in a second position.

[0021] Figure label:

[0022] 100. Charging port assembly;

[0023] 10. Base; 11. Charging port; 12. Mounting slot; 13. Connecting part;

[0024] 20. Cover plate; 21. Reset component; 22. Rotating protrusion; 23. Rotating rod;

[0025] 30. Elastic element; 31. First torsion bar; 32. Second torsion bar; 33. Connecting rod. Detailed Implementation

[0026] The embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and intended to explain this utility model, and should not be construed as limiting this utility model.

[0027] The following is for reference. Figures 1-4 A charging port assembly 100 according to a first aspect embodiment of the present invention is described.

[0028] like Figures 1-4 As shown, the charging port assembly 100 according to the first aspect of the present invention includes: a base 10, a cover plate 20 and an elastic member 30.

[0029] Specifically, a charging interface 11, a mounting portion and a connecting portion 13 are formed on the base 10. The mounting portion and the connecting portion 13 are located on one side of the charging interface 11 in the first direction. The cover plate 20 has a reset member 21. The reset member 21 is located on the side of the base 10 facing the cover plate 20 of the connecting portion 13, and the connecting portion 13 is located between the charging interface 11 and the reset member 21 in the first direction.

[0030] The cover plate 20 is rotatably connected to the mounting part between a first position and a second position, such as... Figure 3 As shown, in the first position, the cover plate 20 covers the charging interface 11, and the reset member 21 is located on the side of the rotation axis of the cover plate 20 away from the charging interface 11 in the first direction, as shown. Figure 4 As shown, in the second position, the cover plate 20 opens the charging interface 11, and the reset member 21 is located on the side of the rotation axis of the cover plate 20 facing the charging interface 11 in the first direction. The two ends of the elastic member 30 are rotatably connected to the connecting part 13 and the reset member 21 respectively. In the first position, the elastic member 30 is in a compressed state, and in the second position, the elastic member 30 is in a natural state.

[0031] In this context, "the cover 20 opens the charging interface 11" means that in the direction where the charging connector is inserted into the charging interface 11, the cover 20 does not obstruct the charging connector, the base 10 is installed on the vehicle body, and the natural state of the elastic member 30 means that the elastic member 30 does not deform.

[0032] When the elastic element 30 is in the first position, the elastic element 30 is in a compressed state. When the cover plate 20 rotates away from the charging interface 11, the elastic element 30 can apply a torque to the cover plate 20 to prevent the cover plate 20 from rotating. When the cover plate 20 covers the charging interface 11, the elastic element 30 can apply a force to the cover plate 20 to make the cover plate 20 fit against the periphery of the charging interface 11. Thus, the reliability of the cover plate 20 covering the charging interface 11 can be improved.

[0033] During the process of the user pushing the cover 20 to open the charging port 11, the cover 20 causes the reset member 21 to rotate toward the charging port 11. It can be understood that before the cover 20 rotates to the position where the elastic force of the elastic member 30 points to the rotation axis of the cover 20, the distance between the reset member 21 and the connecting part 13 gradually decreases, and the reset member 21 will continuously compress the elastic member 30. When the cover 20 rotates to the position where the elastic force of the elastic member 30 points to the rotation axis of the cover 20, the elastic member 30 is compressed to its shortest length. At this time, the cover 20 continues to rotate, the distance between the reset member 21 and the connecting part 13 gradually increases, the elastic member 30 gradually returns to its natural length, and the elastic force of the elastic member 30 can apply a torque to the cover 20 to drive the cover 20 to rotate toward the second position. In this way, even if the user releases the cover 20, the cover 20 can automatically rotate to the second position, that is, the cover 20 automatically rotates to the open position. Thus, the process of the user opening the charging port 11 is more convenient.

[0034] During the process of the user pushing the cover 20 to close the charging interface 11, the cover 20 causes the reset member 21 to rotate away from the charging interface 11. It can be understood that before the cover 20 rotates to the position where the elastic force of the elastic member 30 points to the rotation axis of the cover 20, the distance between the reset member 21 and the connecting part 13 gradually decreases, and the reset member 21 will continuously compress the elastic member 30. When the cover 20 rotates to the position where the elastic force of the elastic member 30 points to the rotation axis of the cover 20, the elastic member 30 is compressed to its shortest length. At this time, the cover 20 continues to rotate, the distance between the reset member 21 and the connecting part 13 gradually increases, and the elastic force of the elastic member 30 can apply a reset torque to the cover 20 to drive the cover 20 to rotate toward the first position. In this way, even if the user releases the cover 20, the cover 20 can automatically rotate to the first position, that is, the cover 20 automatically rotates to the closed position. Thus, the process of the user closing the charging interface 11 is more convenient.

[0035] According to the first aspect of the present invention, the charging port assembly 100 is provided with an elastic element 30 that is rotatably connected to both the base 10 and the cover 20. When the user pushes the cover 20 to open the charging port 11, the reset element 21 first compresses the elastic element 30. When the cover 20 rotates past the position where the elastic force direction of the elastic element 30 points to the rotation axis of the cover 20, the elastic element 30 can apply a torque to the reset element 21 to push the cover 20 open, so that the cover 20 automatically opens to the second position. When the user pushes the cover 20 to close the charging port 11, when the cover 20 rotates past the position where the elastic force direction of the elastic element 30 points to the rotation axis of the cover 20, the elastic element 30 can apply a reset torque to the reset element 21, so that the cover 20 automatically resets to the first position. Therefore, it is more convenient for the user to open and close the cover 20.

[0036] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the elastic member 30 includes a first torsion bar 31, which extends along the extension direction of the rotation axis of the cover plate 20. The reset member 21 includes at least one limiting protrusion, for example, the limiting protrusion can be one, two or three, and a first rotating hole is formed on the limiting protrusion. The first rotating hole passes through the limiting protrusion in the extension direction of the rotation axis of the cover plate 20, and the first torsion bar 31 passes through the first rotating hole.

[0037] Therefore, the elastic element 30 and the reset element 21 can be rotatably connected, and the cooperation between the first torsion bar 31 and the first rotating hole is relatively simple and the assembly process is less difficult.

[0038] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the elastic member 30 further includes a second torsion bar 32, which extends along the rotation axis of the cover plate 20. The connecting part 13 includes a receiving groove that opens toward the reset member 21, and the second torsion bar 32 is rotatably disposed in the receiving groove.

[0039] The opening of the receiving groove can provide clearance space for the rotation of the elastic element 30. By setting the receiving groove, the installation structure of the second torsion bar 32 can be hidden in the receiving groove, thereby reducing the changes to the structure of the base 10 during the product design process and reducing the difficulty of product design. During the assembly process, the second torsion bar 32 can be quickly positioned, further reducing the assembly difficulty.

[0040] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figures 2-4 As shown, the two ends of the rotation axis of the cover plate 20 extend toward the second direction and the third direction, respectively. The elastic element 30 also includes a connecting rod 33, one end of which is connected to the end of the first torsion bar 31 facing the second direction, and the other end of which is connected to the end of the second torsion bar 32 facing the third direction.

[0041] The connecting rod 33 is the part of the elastic element 30 that realizes the elastic performance. During the process of compressing and driving the elastic element 30 to restore its natural length, the reset member 21 compresses the connecting rod 33 and drives the connecting rod 33 to restore its natural length.

[0042] The connecting rod 33, the first torsion bar 31 and the second torsion bar 32 are arranged in a "Z" shape. The structure of the elastic element 30 is relatively simple, which can reduce the production difficulty of the elastic element 30. Furthermore, the elastic element 30 is relatively easy to arrange on the charging port assembly 100, which can reduce the design and production difficulty of the charging port assembly 100.

[0043] In some embodiments of this invention, a second rotating hole is formed on the side wall of the receiving groove facing the second direction, opening towards the third direction. One end of the second torsion bar 32 facing the second direction is rotatably disposed in the second rotating hole. In this way, the second torsion bar 32 can be rotatably connected to the connecting part 13, and the second rotating hole can prevent the second torsion bar 32 from falling out of the receiving groove, thereby improving the reliability of the connection between the second torsion bar 32 and the connecting part 13.

[0044] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the mounting part includes a mounting groove 12, which opens toward the cover plate 20 and extends through the base 10 in a direction away from the charging interface 11. The cover plate 20 and the two side walls of the mounting groove 12 are rotatably connected in the extension direction of the axis of rotation of the cover plate 20.

[0045] In this way, the mounting groove 12 can provide clearance for the rotation of the cover plate 20, allowing the cover plate 20 to rotate normally without the need to set a gap between the cover plate 20 and the base 10 for clearance. This can save space occupied by the charging port assembly 100 in the opening direction of the charging interface 11, thereby facilitating the arrangement of the charging port assembly 100 on the vehicle.

[0046] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the mounting groove 12 has a third rotating hole and a fourth rotating hole formed on the two side walls of the cover plate 20 in the direction of extension of the axis of rotation. The cover plate 20 is also provided with a rotating protrusion 22, and a fifth rotating hole is formed on the rotating protrusion 22 in the direction of extension of the axis of rotation of the cover plate 20. The charging port assembly 100 also includes a rotating rod 23, which passes through the fifth rotating hole, and the two ends of the rotating rod 23 are rotatably disposed in the third rotating hole and the fourth rotating hole, respectively.

[0047] Thus, the cover plate 20 and the base 10 can be rotatably connected, and the two side walls of the mounting groove 12 support the rotating rod 23. The stability and reliability of the rotating rod 23 during rotation are both high, thereby improving the stability of the cover plate 20 relative to the base 10 and the reliability of the connection between the cover plate 20 and the base 10.

[0048] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the connecting part 13 is provided on the bottom wall of the mounting groove 12 and on the side wall of the mounting groove 12 near the charging interface 11.

[0049] The connecting part 13 includes a receiving groove, which is located on the bottom wall of the mounting groove 12 and on the side wall of the mounting groove 12 near the charging interface 11. This reduces the difficulty of opening the receiving groove and makes it easier to make the opening of the receiving groove meet the avoidance requirements of the elastic member 30, thereby further reducing the design and production difficulty.

[0050] The vehicle according to a second aspect of the present invention includes: the charging port assembly 100 according to the first aspect of the present invention.

[0051] The vehicle according to the second aspect embodiment of the present invention, by providing the charging port assembly 100 according to the first aspect embodiment of the present invention, can make it more convenient for users to use the vehicle.

[0052] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "transverse", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model.

[0053] 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 one or more of that feature. In the description of this utility model, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0054] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection, an electrical connection, or a communication connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0055] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. Moreover, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples described in this specification, as well as the features of different embodiments or examples.

[0056] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will understand that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A charging port assembly (100), characterized by, The utility model relates to a charging interface cover structure, comprising: a base (10) formed with a charging interface (11), a mounting portion and a connecting portion (13) arranged on one side of the charging interface (11) in a first direction; a cover plate (20) provided with a reset member (21) located on one side of the connecting portion (13) in a direction of the base (10) towards the cover plate (20), and the connecting portion (13) is located between the charging interface (11) and the reset member (21) in the first direction, the cover plate (20) is rotatably connected with the mounting portion between a first position and a second position, in the first position, the cover plate (20) covers the charging interface (11), and the reset member (21) is located on one side of the rotation axis of the cover plate (20) away from the charging interface (11) in the first direction, in the second position, the cover plate (20) opens the charging interface (11), and the reset member (21) is located on one side of the rotation axis of the cover plate (20) towards the charging interface (11) in the first direction; a resilient member (30) rotatably connected with the connecting portion (13) and the reset member (21) at both ends, in the first position, the resilient member (30) is in a compressed state, and in the second position, the resilient member (30) is in a natural state.

2. The charging port assembly (100) according to claim 1, characterized in that, the resilient member (30) comprises a first torsion bar (31) extending along the extension direction of the rotation axis of the cover plate (20), the reset member (21) comprises at least one limiting protrusion formed with a first rotation hole penetrating through the limiting protrusion in the extension direction of the rotation axis of the cover plate (20), and the first torsion bar (31) is arranged in the first rotation hole.

3. The charging port assembly (100) according to claim 2, characterized in that, the resilient member (30) further comprises a second torsion bar (32) extending along the extension direction of the rotation axis of the cover plate (20), and the connecting portion (13) comprises an accommodating groove opening towards the reset member (21), and the second torsion bar (32) is rotatably arranged in the accommodating groove.

4. The charging port assembly (100) according to claim 3, characterized in that, the rotation axis of the cover plate (20) extends towards a second direction and a third direction at both ends, the resilient member (30) further comprises a connecting rod (33) connected with one end of the first torsion bar (31) towards one end of the second direction, and the other end of the connecting rod (33) is connected with one end of the second torsion bar (32) towards the third direction.

5. The charging port assembly (100) according to claim 4, characterized in that, a second rotation hole opening towards the third direction is formed on the side wall of the accommodating groove towards the second direction, and one end of the second torsion bar (32) towards the second direction is rotatably arranged in the second rotation hole.

6. The charging port assembly (100) according to any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that, The mounting portion comprises a mounting groove (12) which is open towards the cover plate (20) and penetrates the base (10) in a direction away from the charging interface (11), and the cover plate (20) is rotatably connected with two side walls of the mounting groove (12) in the extension direction of the rotation axis of the cover plate (20).

7. The charging port assembly (100) of claim 6, wherein, The mounting groove (12) is respectively formed with a third rotation hole and a fourth rotation hole on the two side walls in the extension direction of the rotation axis of the cover plate (20), and the cover plate (20) is further provided with a rotation protrusion (22), and the rotation protrusion (22) is formed with a fifth rotation hole penetrating the rotation protrusion (22) in the extension direction of the rotation axis of the cover plate (20), The charging port assembly (100) further comprises a rotation rod (23) penetrating the fifth rotation hole, and the two ends of the rotation rod (23) are rotatably arranged in the third rotation hole and the fourth rotation hole, respectively.

8. The charging port assembly (100) of claim 6, wherein, The connecting portion (13) is arranged on the bottom wall of the mounting groove (12) and the side wall of the mounting groove (12) close to the charging interface (11).

9. A vehicle characterized by comprising: The charging port assembly (100) according to any one of claims 1-8. The charging port assembly (100) according to any one of claims 1-8.

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