Type-C interface for automobile
By designing a support component with a cover, the problem of dust accumulation and liquid corrosion in vehicle Type-C charging ports has been solved, achieving effective protection of the interface and extending its service life.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202423285236.2
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-12-31
- Publication Date
- 2026-01-27
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-12-31
AI Technical Summary
Car-mounted Type-C charging ports are prone to accumulating dust and being susceptible to liquid corrosion when no devices are connected, affecting charging performance and lifespan.
A support assembly with a cover plate was designed to hide and protect the Type-C interface by rotating the cover plate. The support assembly utilizes a sliding groove and directional groove structure to ensure that the interface is completely covered when not in use.
The protection of the Type-C interface has been improved, its service life has been extended, and the charging effect has been guaranteed, thus enhancing the user experience.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of automotive parts technology, and in particular relates to a Type-C interface for automobiles. Background Technology
[0002] A car-mounted Type-C charging port is an interface used to charge devices inside a car, typically for charging mobile phones, tablets, GPS navigators, and other portable devices.
[0003] In existing technologies, automotive Type-C charging ports are typically exposed when no devices are connected, making them susceptible to dust accumulation. This can affect charging performance and potentially cause overheating. Furthermore, the confined space inside a vehicle means users may accidentally spill liquids such as water or beverages into the Type-C port, shortening its lifespan. Therefore, there is an urgent need to research and develop a new Type-C interface for automobiles to address these issues. Utility Model Content
[0004] The present invention provides a Type-C interface for automobiles, the purpose of which is to solve the technical problems mentioned in the background art.
[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model is achieved through the following technical solution:
[0006] This utility model relates to a Type-C interface for automobiles, including an automobile panel and multiple Type-C interface bodies arranged side by side on the automobile panel; a support assembly is mounted on the automobile panel; the support assembly includes a support strip horizontally fixed to the automobile panel; a bearing block is fixed to both ends of the support strip; each of the two bearing blocks has a vertically rectangular cross-section groove and an adjustment groove connected to the groove on its opposite inner surface; the groove is located below the adjustment groove; the vertical cross-section of the adjustment groove is circular. A cover plate corresponding to the Type-C interface body is provided between the two bearing blocks; a rotating shaft is fixedly inserted through one edge of the cover plate; both ends of the rotating shaft are coaxially fixed with protruding posts; the circumferential sidewalls of the two protruding posts have a pair of parallel limiting planes; the two protruding posts are respectively inserted into two sliding grooves or directional grooves; when the protruding post is inserted into the sliding groove, the two limiting planes on the protruding post slide against the opposite side of the sliding groove; when the protruding post is inserted into the directional groove, the circumferential sidewall of the protruding post slides against the inner circumferential wall of the directional groove.
[0007] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, a handle is fixed on one surface of the cover plate; a plurality of sealing plugs corresponding to the Type-C interface body are fixed side by side on the other surface of the cover plate; when the protrusion is inserted into the slide groove, the cover plate is horizontally positioned above the car panel, and at this time the plurality of sealing plugs can be slidably inserted into the plurality of Type-C interface bodies respectively.
[0008] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the two protruding pillars are each embedded with balls on their opposite outer surfaces; the two balls are respectively engaged with the two protruding pillars to form a ball joint; the two balls are respectively able to roll on the opposite surfaces of the two sliding grooves or the opposite surfaces of the two directional grooves.
[0009] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, each of the two bearing blocks has a mounting block fixed to one side; each of the two mounting blocks has a first through hole perpendicularly opened on the side away from the bearing block, which is connected to the directional groove; a first bolt is internally threaded to the end of the first through hole away from the bearing block; a first spring is inserted into the first through hole; one end of the first spring is fixed to the first bolt; a first positioning bead is fixed to the other end of the first spring; grooves are provided on both pairs of limiting planes; when the protrusion is inserted into the directional groove, the first positioning bead can be embedded in any groove on the protrusion.
[0010] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, each of the two mounting blocks has a second through hole vertically opened on the side away from the bearing block, which is connected to the slide groove; a second bolt is internally threaded to the end of the second through hole away from the bearing block; a second spring is inserted into the second through hole; one end of the second spring is fixed to the second bolt; a second positioning bead is fixed to the other end of the second spring; when the protrusion is inserted into the slide groove, the second positioning bead can be embedded in any groove on the protrusion.
[0011] This utility model has the following beneficial effects:
[0012] This invention features a support assembly with a cover plate on one side of the Type-C interface body. When the Type-C interface body is needed, pulling the cover plate upwards moves the protrusion from the slide groove to the directional groove. Then, rotating the cover plate causes the protrusion to rotate within the directional groove, effectively flipping the cover plate 180 degrees and exposing the Type-C interface body for user convenience. After use, flipping the cover plate 180 degrees again and then moving it downwards moves it from the directional groove to the slide groove, allowing the cover plate to fit against the car panel and completely cover the Type-C interface body. This not only effectively improves the protection of the Type-C interface body but also ensures its lifespan and charging performance, making it highly valuable in the market.
[0013] Of course, any product implementing this utility model does not necessarily need to achieve all of the advantages described above at the same time. Attached Figure Description
[0014] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.
[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a Type-C interface for automobiles according to the present invention.
[0016] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A side view of the structure.
[0017] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the connection between the support component and the cover plate of this utility model.
[0018] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the support component of this utility model.
[0019] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the connection between the bearing block and the mounting block of this utility model.
[0020] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram showing the relative positions of the first through hole and the second through hole of this utility model.
[0021] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the connection between the cover plate and the rotating shaft of this utility model.
[0022] Figure 8This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the rotating shaft of this utility model.
[0023] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the present invention, in which a protruding post is disposed on a bearing block.
[0024] The attached diagram lists the components represented by each number as follows:
[0025] 1-Car panel, 2-Type-C interface body, 3-Support assembly, 4-Cover plate, 5-Shaft, 301-Support strip, 302-Bearing block, 303-Slide groove, 304-Adjusting groove, 305-Mounting block, 306-First through hole, 307-First bolt, 308-First spring, 309-First positioning ball, 310-Second through hole, 311-Second bolt, 312-Second spring, 313-Second positioning ball, 401-Handle, 402-Sealing plug, 501-Protrusion, 502-Limiting plane, 503-Ball, 504-Groove. Detailed Implementation
[0026] 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 skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.
[0027] Example 1:
[0028] Please see Figure 1-9As shown, this utility model is a Type-C interface for automobiles, including an automobile panel 1 and multiple Type-C interface bodies 2 arranged side by side on the automobile panel 1; a support assembly 3 is installed on the automobile panel 1; the support assembly 3 includes a support strip 301 horizontally pasted on the automobile panel 1; both ends of the support strip 301 are integrally formed with a bearing block 302; the opposite inner surfaces of the two bearing blocks 302 are each provided with a vertically rectangular cross-section groove 303 and an adjustment groove 304 connected to the groove 303; the groove 303 is located below the adjustment groove 304; the vertical cross-section of the adjustment groove 304 is circular; the two bearing blocks A cover plate 4 corresponding to the Type-C interface body 2 is provided between 302; a rotating shaft 5 is fixedly inserted through one edge of the cover plate 4; both ends of the rotating shaft 5 are integrally formed with coaxially arranged protrusions 501; the circumferential sidewalls of the two protrusions 501 each have a pair of parallel limiting planes 502; the two protrusions 501 are respectively inserted into the two sliding grooves 303 or the adjusting groove 304; when the protrusion 501 is inserted into the sliding groove 303, the two limiting planes 502 on the protrusion 501 slide against the opposite side of the sliding groove 303; when the protrusion 501 is inserted into the adjusting groove 304, the circumferential sidewall of the protrusion 501 slides against the inner circumferential wall of the adjusting groove 304. In use, a support component 3 with a cover plate 4 is provided on one side of the Type-C interface body 2. When the Type-C interface body 2 needs to be used, the cover plate 4 is pulled upward to move the protrusion 501 from the slide groove 303 into the adjustment groove 304. Then, the cover plate 4 is rotated to rotate the protrusion 501 within the adjustment groove 304, thereby flipping the cover plate 4 180 degrees and exposing the Type-C interface body 2 for user convenience. After the Type-C interface body 2 is finished being used, the cover plate 4 is flipped 180 degrees again and then moved downward to move from the adjustment groove 304 into the slide groove 303, so that the cover plate 4 fits against the car panel 1, thereby completely covering the Type-C interface body 2. This not only effectively improves the protection effect of the Type-C interface body 2, but also ensures the service life and charging effect of the Type-C interface body 2.
[0029] Example 2:
[0030] Based on Example 1, as follows Figure 2-3 and Figure 7As shown, a handle 401 is integrally formed on one surface of the cover plate 4; multiple sealing plugs 402 corresponding to the Type-C interface body 2 are pasted side by side on the other surface of the cover plate 4; when the protrusion 501 is inserted into the slide groove 303, the cover plate 4 is horizontally positioned above the car panel 1, and at this time, the multiple sealing plugs 402 can be slidably inserted into the multiple Type-C interface bodies 2 respectively. In use, the cover plate 4 is operated by the handle 401, which effectively improves the ease of use of the cover plate 4. When the cover plate 4 is attached to the car panel 1, the multiple sealing plugs 402 can be slidably inserted into the multiple Type-C interface bodies 2 respectively, which can further improve the sealing and protection effect of the Type-C interface bodies 2.
[0031] Among them, such as Figure 7-8 As shown, each of the two protrusions 501 has a ball bearing 503 embedded in its opposite outer surface; the two balls bearing 503 form a ball joint with the two protrusions 501 respectively; the two balls bearing 503 can roll on the opposite surfaces of the two sliding grooves 303 or the opposite surfaces of the two adjusting grooves 304 respectively. In use, when the protrusions 501 move in the sliding grooves 303 or the adjusting grooves 304, the two balls bearing 503 can roll on the opposite surfaces of the two sliding grooves 303 or the opposite surfaces of the two adjusting grooves 304 respectively, effectively improving the movement flexibility of the protrusions 501.
[0032] Example 3:
[0033] Based on Example 2, as follows Figure 3-9As shown, each of the two bearing blocks 302 has an integrally formed mounting block 305 on one side; each of the mounting blocks 305 has a first through hole 306 perpendicularly formed on the side away from the bearing block 302, which communicates with the adjusting groove 304; a first bolt 307 is internally threaded to one end of the first through hole 306 away from the bearing block 302; a first spring 308 is inserted into the first through hole 306; one end of the first spring 308 is welded to the first bolt 307; a first positioning bead 309 is welded to the other end of the first spring 308; grooves 504 are provided on both pairs of limiting planes 502; when the protrusion 501 is inserted into the adjusting groove 304, the first positioning bead... 309 can be embedded in any groove 504 on the protrusion 501; both mounting blocks 305 have a second through hole 310 perpendicularly opened on the side away from the bearing block 302, which is connected to the slide groove 303; a second bolt 311 is internally threaded at one end of the second through hole 310 away from the bearing block 302; a second spring 312 is inserted in the second through hole 310; one end of the second spring 312 is welded to the second bolt 311; a second positioning bead 313 is welded to the other end of the second spring 312; when the protrusion 501 is inserted into the slide groove 303, the second positioning bead 313 can be embedded in any groove 504 on the protrusion 501. In use, when the cover plate 4 is attached to the car panel 1, under the elastic action of the second spring 312, the second positioning bead 313 is embedded in a groove 504 on the protrusion 501, thereby positioning the cover plate 4 and preventing the protrusion 501 from sliding freely in the slide groove 303. When the protrusion 501 rotates in the adjustment groove 304 and the cover plate 4 is flipped 180 degrees, under the elastic action of the first spring 308, the first positioning bead 309 is embedded in another groove 504 on the protrusion 501, thereby positioning the cover plate 4 and preventing the protrusion 501 from rotating freely in the adjustment groove 304, further effectively ensuring the performance of the cover plate 4.
[0034] The preferred embodiments of this utility model disclosed above are merely illustrative of the present utility model. These preferred embodiments do not exhaustively describe all details, nor do they limit the utility model to the specific implementations described. Clearly, many modifications and variations can be made based on the content of this specification. This specification selects and specifically describes these embodiments to better explain the principles and practical applications of this utility model, thereby enabling those skilled in the art to better understand and utilize it. This utility model is limited only by the claims and their full scope and equivalents.
Claims
1. A Type-C interface for automobiles, comprising an automobile panel (1) and a plurality of Type-C interface bodies (2) arranged side by side on the automobile panel (1); characterized in that: The vehicle panel (1) is equipped with a support assembly (3); the support assembly (3) includes a support strip (301) horizontally fixed on the vehicle panel (1); both ends of the support strip (301) are fixed with bearing blocks (302); the two bearing blocks (302) are provided with a vertically rectangular cross-section groove (303) and a steering groove (304) connected to the groove (303); the groove (303) is located below the steering groove (304); the vertical cross-section of the steering groove (304) is circular. A cover plate (4) corresponding to the Type-C interface body (2) is provided between the two bearing blocks (302); a rotating shaft (5) is fixedly inserted through one edge of the cover plate (4); both ends of the rotating shaft (5) are coaxially fixed with protruding posts (501); the circumferential sidewalls of the two protruding posts (501) each have a pair of parallel limiting planes (502); the two protruding posts (501) are respectively inserted into two sliding grooves (303) or adjusting grooves (304); when the protruding post (501) is inserted into the sliding groove (303), the two limiting planes (502) on the protruding post (501) slide against the opposite side of the sliding groove (303); when the protruding post (501) is inserted into the adjusting groove (304), the circumferential sidewall of the protruding post (501) slides against the inner circumferential wall of the adjusting groove (304).
2. The Type-C interface for automobiles according to claim 1, characterized in that, A handle (401) is fixed on one surface of the cover plate (4); a plurality of sealing plugs (402) corresponding to the Type-C interface body (2) are fixed side by side on the other surface of the cover plate (4); when the protrusion (501) is inserted into the slide groove (303), the cover plate (4) is horizontally positioned above the car panel (1), and at this time the plurality of sealing plugs (402) can be slidably inserted into the plurality of Type-C interface bodies (2) respectively.
3. The Type-C interface for automobiles according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, Both of the two protrusions (501) have balls (503) embedded in their respective outer surfaces; the two balls (503) form ball joints with the two protrusions (501); the two balls (503) can roll on the respective surfaces of the two sliding grooves (303) or the respective surfaces of the two adjusting grooves (304).
4. The Type-C interface for automobiles according to claim 3, characterized in that, Each of the two bearing blocks (302) has a mounting block (305) fixed on one side; each of the two mounting blocks (305) has a first through hole (306) perpendicularly opened on the side away from the bearing block (302) and connected to the adjusting groove (304); a first bolt (307) is internally threaded to one end of the first through hole (306) away from the bearing block (302); a first spring (308) is inserted into the first through hole (306); one end of the first spring (308) is fixed to the first bolt (307); a first positioning bead (309) is fixed to the other end of the first spring (308); grooves (504) are provided on both pairs of limiting planes (502); when the protrusion (501) is inserted into the adjusting groove (304), the first positioning bead (309) can be embedded in any groove (504) on the protrusion (501).
5. The Type-C interface for automobiles according to claim 4, characterized in that, Both mounting blocks (305) have a second through hole (310) perpendicularly opened on the side away from the bearing block (302) that communicates with the slide groove (303); a second bolt (311) is internally threaded at one end of the second through hole (310) away from the bearing block (302); a second spring (312) is inserted into the second through hole (310); one end of the second spring (312) is fixed to the second bolt (311); the other end of the second spring (312) is fixed to a second positioning bead (313); when the protrusion (501) is inserted into the slide groove (303), the second positioning bead (313) can be embedded in any groove (504) on the protrusion (501).