Charging cover capable of being automatically opened and closed

By designing an automatically opening and closing charging cover, and utilizing a motor-driven worm gear mechanism and sensor module signal control, the problem of cumbersome manual operation of the charging cover is solved, realizing automated charging, improving efficiency and stability, and providing emergency manual operation.

CN223797619UActive Publication Date: 2026-01-13HUNAN ANCIENT AUTOMOBILE TECH CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202520273244.0
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-02-20
Publication Date
2026-01-13
Estimated Expiration
2035-02-20

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Technical Problem

Existing charging covers for new energy vehicles require manual opening and closing, which increases operational complexity and affects charging efficiency and user experience.

Method used

Design an automatic opening and closing charging cover including a charging plug module, a charging cover, an opening and closing actuator, and a sensing module. The charging cover is automatically opened and closed by a worm gear mechanism driven by a motor, and a manual actuator is provided for emergency operation. The design is combined with signal control from the sensing module.

Benefits of technology

It enables automatic opening and closing of the charging cover, reducing manual operation, improving charging efficiency, ensuring the stability of the charging cover in the open or closed state, and providing an emergency manual operation function to save space.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a charging cover capable of automatically opening and closing, which relates to the technical field of electric vehicle parts and comprises a charging plug module, a charging cover, an opening and closing actuating mechanism and an induction module, the charging cover is rotatably connected to one side of the charging plug module, the opening and closing actuating mechanism is arranged on the charging plug module, and the induction module is connected with the charging cover. The opening and closing execution mechanism is matched with the charging cover and comprises a motor, a worm, a worm gear and an execution driving plate, that is, one end of a rotating shaft on the charging cover is fixedly connected with a driving shaft, the driving shaft is fixedly connected with the worm gear, the rotating rack is rotatably connected with a power input shaft, and the power input shaft is fixedly connected with the worm; the worm is in meshed connection with the worm wheel, a motor is fixedly connected to the rotating rack, the motor is in power connection with the power input shaft, an execution driving plate is further fixedly connected to the rotating rack, and the execution driving plate is in signal connection with the motor and the induction module.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of electric vehicle component technology, specifically a charging cover that can be automatically opened and closed. Background Technology

[0002] With the continuous development of new energy vehicles, the design of charging facilities and related accessories has gradually become one of the key factors affecting user experience and product performance. In new energy vehicles, the charging cover plays a crucial role as an important component that protects the charging interface from external environmental interference (such as water, dust, etc.). The design of the charging cover must not only ensure good sealing to prevent water vapor or debris from entering, but also have a convenient opening and closing mechanism to adapt to the needs of different usage environments.

[0003] In existing technologies, charging new energy vehicles requires manually opening the charging cover and then manually closing it after charging is complete. This undoubtedly increases the complexity of the operation and makes charging inconvenient. Therefore, an automatic opening and closing charging cover is needed to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of the above-mentioned shortcomings in the existing technology, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a charging cover that can automatically open and close and has a better performance.

[0005] The technical solution adopted by this utility model to achieve the above-mentioned objective is as follows: an automatically opening and closing charging cover, including a charging plug module, a charging cover, an opening and closing actuator, and a sensing module. The charging cover is rotatably connected to one side of the charging plug module. The opening and closing actuator is provided on the charging plug module and cooperates with the charging cover. A rotating frame is fixedly connected to one side of the charging plug module. A rotating shaft is fixedly connected to the charging cover and rotatably connected to the rotating frame.

[0006] The opening and closing actuator includes a motor, a worm gear, a worm wheel, and an actuator drive plate. One end of the rotating shaft is fixedly connected to a drive shaft, and the worm wheel is fixedly connected to the drive shaft. A power input shaft is rotatably connected to the rotating frame, and the worm gear is fixedly connected to the power input shaft. The worm gear meshes with the worm wheel. The motor is fixedly connected to the rotating frame and is poweredly connected to the power input shaft. The actuator drive plate is also fixedly connected to the rotating frame and is signal-connected to the motor and the sensing module.

[0007] The power input shaft is fixedly connected to a manual execution shaft at its outward-facing end, and the manual execution shaft is provided with an execution groove.

[0008] In the above technical solution, a side cover is fixedly connected to the rotating frame, the worm and the worm wheel are both located inside the side cover, the side cover is provided with a through hole, and the manual actuation shaft is located inside the through hole.

[0009] In the above technical solution, the motor is horizontally fixedly connected to the back side of the rotating frame, the power input end of the motor is fixedly connected to a power transmission shaft, a first bevel gear is fixedly connected to the power transmission shaft, and a second bevel gear is fixedly connected to the power input shaft. The first bevel gear and the second bevel gear are meshed together.

[0010] In the above technical solution, a back cover is fixedly connected to the rotating frame, and the motor and the actuator drive board are both located inside the back cover. The back cover is provided with a wiring port, and the wiring port of the actuator drive board is located inside the wiring port.

[0011] In the above technical solution, the execution groove is a hexagonal groove, a cross groove, or a straight groove.

[0012] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0013] 1. The motor can drive the power input shaft and worm gear to rotate, which in turn drives the worm wheel to rotate, ultimately causing the rotating shaft to rotate the charging cover. After the execution drive board is combined with the sensing module, the sensing signal of the sensing module can be used to drive the execution drive board to drive the motor, thus realizing the automatic opening and closing of the charging cover, thereby reducing manual operation and improving charging efficiency.

[0014] 2. The opening and closing actuator uses a worm gear to drive the worm wheel to rotate. By utilizing the self-locking effect of the worm gear and the worm wheel, the charging cover can be kept stable when it is open or closed, preventing the charging cover from shaking.

[0015] 3. A manual actuator shaft is provided at the end of the power input shaft, and an actuator groove is provided on the manual actuator shaft. When the charging cover cannot be opened and closed automatically, the manual actuator shaft can be rotated by a tool to drive the worm gear to rotate and realize the manual opening of the charging cover. This structure can provide emergency operation for the charging cover and has excellent performance.

[0016] 4. The motor is located laterally on the back of the rotating frame, and then the first bevel gear and the second bevel gear are used to provide power transmission. This makes the whole structure more compact, saves space during installation, and has excellent performance. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the charging cover when it is opened in this utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the charging cover from another angle when it is opened in this utility model;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the charging cover closing structure in this utility model;

[0020] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the opening and closing actuator in this utility model;

[0021] Figure 5 This is a structural schematic diagram of the opening and closing actuator of this utility model from another angle;

[0022] Figure 6 for Figure 5 Detailed structural diagram of part a;

[0023] Figure 7 This is a structural schematic diagram of another state of the opening and closing actuator in this utility model.

[0024] In the diagram: 100 Charging plug module, 101 Rotating frame, 102 Side cover, 103 Back cover, 104 Wiring port, 200 Charging cover, 201 Rotating shaft, 301 Motor, 302 Worm gear, 303 Worm wheel, 304 Actuation drive plate, 305 Drive shaft, 306 Power input shaft, 307 Manual actuation shaft, 308 Actuation groove, 309 First bevel gear, 310 Second bevel gear. Detailed Implementation

[0025] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0026] Please see Figure 1 — Figure 7 An automatically opening and closing charging cover includes a charging plug module 100, a charging cover 200, an opening and closing actuator, and a sensing module. The charging cover 200 is rotatably connected to one side of the charging plug module 100, that is, a rotating frame 101 is fixedly connected to one side of the charging plug module 100, and a rotating shaft 201 is fixedly connected to the charging cover 200. The rotating shaft 201 is rotatably connected to the rotating frame 101.

[0027] In addition, the charging plug module 100 is also equipped with an opening and closing actuator, which cooperates with the charging cover 200 to drive the charging cover 200 to rotate. Specifically, the opening and closing actuator includes a motor 301, a worm gear 302, a worm wheel 303, and an actuator drive plate 304. That is, a drive shaft 305 is fixedly connected to one end of the rotating shaft 201, a worm wheel 303 is fixedly connected to the drive shaft 305, and a power input shaft 306 is rotatably connected to the rotating frame 101. A worm gear 302 is fixedly connected to the force input shaft 306, and the worm gear 302 is meshed with the worm wheel 303. A motor 301 is fixedly connected to the rotating frame 101, and the motor 301 is powered by the power input shaft 306. When the motor 301 drives the power input shaft 306 to rotate, the worm gear 302 drives the worm wheel 303 to rotate, which in turn drives the drive shaft 305 to rotate the rotating shaft 201, ultimately realizing the rotation of the charging cover 200, thereby realizing the opening and closing of the charging cover 200.

[0028] Furthermore, an execution drive board 304 is fixedly connected to the rotating frame 101. The execution drive board 304 is connected to the motor 301 and the sensing module. In this way, the sensing module can provide a drive signal for the operation of the motor 301. The sensing module can be a radio frequency receiving module, an ultrasonic receiving module, or an electronic tag. Of course, an external input signal, such as a control button, can also be used. When the corresponding control signal, such as radio frequency or ultrasonic wave emitted from the outside, is received by the sensing module, the control signal is transmitted to the execution drive board 304, and the execution drive board 304 then drives the motor 301 to work.

[0029] To further refine the design, a manual actuation shaft 307 is fixedly connected to the end of the power input shaft 306 facing outward. The manual actuation shaft 307 is provided with an actuation groove 308, which can be a hexagonal groove, a cross groove, or a slotted groove.

[0030] In summary, by combining the actuator drive board 304 with the sensing module, the sensing signal from the sensing module can be used to drive the actuator drive board 304 to operate the motor 301. The motor 301 then drives the power input shaft 306 and the worm gear 302 to rotate. The worm gear 302 then drives the worm wheel 303 to rotate, ultimately causing the rotating shaft 201 to rotate the charging cover 200. This achieves automatic opening and closing of the charging cover 200, reducing manual operation and improving charging efficiency. Furthermore, the worm gear 302 and worm wheel 303... The self-locking effect ensures that the charging cover 200 remains stable whether it is open or closed, preventing it from shaking. A manual actuation shaft 307 is also provided at the end of the power input shaft 306, and an actuation groove 308 is provided on the manual actuation shaft 307. When the charging cover 200 cannot be opened or closed automatically, the manual actuation shaft 307 can be rotated by a tool, thereby driving the worm gear 302 to rotate and manually opening the charging cover 200. This structure provides emergency operation for the charging cover 200.

[0031] In this embodiment, a side cover 102 is fixedly connected to the rotating frame 101. The worm gear 302 and the worm wheel 303 are both located inside the side cover 102. The side cover 102 has a through-hole, and the manual actuation shaft 307 is located inside the through-hole. In this way, the side cover 102 protects the worm gear 302 and the worm wheel 303 from direct exposure to the outside. Similarly, a back cover 103 is fixedly connected to the rotating frame 101. The motor 301 and the actuation drive board 304 are both located inside the back cover 103. Of course, the back cover 103 has a wiring port 104. The wiring port of the actuation drive board 304 is located inside the wiring port 104 to facilitate data connection between the actuation drive board 304 and the sensing module.

[0032] In this embodiment, the motor 301 is horizontally fixedly connected to the back side of the rotating frame 101. The power input end of the motor 301 is fixedly connected to a power transmission shaft, and a first bevel gear 309 is fixedly connected to the power transmission shaft. A second bevel gear 310 is fixedly connected to the power input shaft 306. The first bevel gear 309 and the second bevel gear 310 mesh with each other, which makes the whole structure more compact, saves space during installation, and has excellent performance.

[0033] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that this invention is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above, and that it can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics of this invention. Therefore, the embodiments should be considered illustrative and non-limiting in all respects, and the scope of this invention is defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description. Thus, it is intended that all variations falling within the meaning and scope of equivalents of the claims be included within this invention. No reference numerals in the claims should be construed as limiting the scope of the claims.

[0034] Furthermore, it should be understood that although this specification describes embodiments, not every embodiment contains only one independent technical solution. This narrative style is merely for clarity. Those skilled in the art should consider the specification as a whole, and the technical solutions in each embodiment can also be appropriately combined to form other embodiments that can be understood by those skilled in the art.

Claims

1. An automatically opening and closing charging cover, comprising a charging plug module (100), a charging cover (200), an opening and closing mechanism, and a sensing module, wherein the charging plug module (100) is rotatably connected to the charging cover (200) on one side, the opening and closing mechanism is provided on the charging plug module (100), and the opening and closing mechanism cooperates with the charging cover (200), characterized in that: A rotating frame (101) is fixedly connected to one side of the charging plug module (100), and a rotating shaft (201) is fixedly connected to the charging cover (200). The rotating shaft (201) is rotatably connected to the rotating frame (101). The opening and closing actuator includes a motor (301), a worm (302), a worm wheel (303), and an actuator drive plate (304). One end of the rotating shaft (201) is fixedly connected to a drive shaft (305), and the worm wheel (303) is fixedly connected to the drive shaft (305). A power input shaft (306) is rotatably connected to the rotating frame (101), and the worm (302) is fixedly connected to the power input shaft (306). The worm (302) meshes with the worm wheel (303). The motor (301) is fixedly connected to the rotating frame (101), and the motor (301) is poweredly connected to the power input shaft (306). The actuator drive plate (304) is also fixedly connected to the rotating frame (101), and the actuator drive plate (304) is signal connected to the motor (301) and the sensing module. The power input shaft (306) is fixedly connected to a manual execution shaft (307) at the end facing outward, and the manual execution shaft (307) is provided with an execution groove (308).

2. The charging cover with automatic opening and closing according to claim 1, characterized in that: A side cover (102) is fixedly connected to the rotating frame (101). The worm (302) and worm wheel (303) are both located inside the side cover (102). The side cover (102) is provided with a through hole, and the manual actuation shaft (307) is located inside the through hole.

3. The charging cover that can be automatically opened and closed according to claim 2, characterized in that: The motor (301) is horizontally fixedly connected to the back side of the rotating frame (101). The power input end of the motor (301) is fixedly connected to a power transmission shaft. A first bevel gear (309) is fixedly connected to the power transmission shaft. A second bevel gear (310) is fixedly connected to the power input shaft (306). The first bevel gear (309) and the second bevel gear (310) are meshed together.

4. The charging cover that can be automatically opened and closed according to claim 3, characterized in that: A back cover (103) is fixedly connected to the rotating frame (101). The motor (301) and the actuator drive plate (304) are both located inside the back cover (103). A wiring port (104) is provided on the back cover (103), and the wiring port of the actuator drive plate (304) is located inside the wiring port (104).

5. The charging cover that can be automatically opened and closed according to claim 1, characterized in that: The execution groove (308) is a hexagonal groove, a cross groove, or a straight groove.