Charging port cover with charging indicating lamp

By setting a charging indicator light component on the base of the charging port cover, the problem of the charging status inside the vehicle being inconvenient to observe from the outside is solved, enabling a direct external display of the charging status while ensuring the compactness and waterproofness of the structure.

CN224013719UActive Publication Date: 2026-03-20ANHUI ZHONGSHENG AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRONICS CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202520489977.8
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-03-18
Publication Date
2026-03-20
Estimated Expiration
2035-03-18

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Technical Problem

In the existing technology, the charging indicator light is installed inside the vehicle, making it inconvenient to observe the charging status from the outside.

Method used

A charging indicator light component, including a lamp housing, a PCB circuit board, and an LED light, is installed on the base of the charging port cover. It is connected to the vehicle system through a wiring harness assembly to display the external charging status.

Benefits of technology

The charging status can be observed without entering the vehicle, saving interior space, and the structure is compact and waterproof.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a charging port cover with a charging indicating lamp, which comprises a charging port cover base and an actuator, the actuator is arranged on the charging port cover base, and a gap is arranged on the charging port cover base close to the actuator. The bottom of the charging port cover base is provided with a charging indicating lamp part at the position of the notch. According to the utility model, the charging indicating lamp component is arranged at the position, close to the actuator, on the charging port cover base, so that the charging state is judged according to the light color change in the indicating lamp component during charging, the charging state can be observed without being observed in a vehicle, the space of a control panel in the vehicle is not occupied, and the improvement is more convenient.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of industrial trolley parts technology, specifically a charging port cover with a charging indicator light. Background Technology

[0002] Existing technology disclosure number CN105351855A discloses an electric vehicle charging indicator light capable of providing multiple charging status prompts. It includes an indicator light body and a fixing structure for securing it within the electric vehicle. The indicator light body includes a housing, a circuit board assembly disposed within the housing, a light-shielding structure, and an indicator light group. The indicator light group includes multiple charging status indicator lights for indicating different charging amounts, an anti-theft indicator light, and a charging cable connection indicator light. This charging indicator light, with multiple charging status indicator lights, displays various charging states, allowing users to clearly understand the charging status of the electric vehicle and providing a basis for judgment. Users can determine the electric vehicle's charging amount based on the illumination status of the multiple charging status indicator lights, and thus estimate the remaining mileage, providing a foundation of charging data for users in situations where time is limited or they urgently need to use the vehicle.

[0003] The above-mentioned technical solution's indicator device is installed inside the vehicle, which is inconvenient to observe (the indicator light inside the vehicle requires the driver to be inside the vehicle, and if outside, it needs to be very close to the privacy window to see clearly). Furthermore, the installation inside the vehicle can be achieved entirely based on the existing vehicle infotainment system. Therefore, this utility model improves upon it. Utility Model Content

[0004] To address the problem of existing technologies, which are mostly installed inside the vehicle and are not easily visible from the outside.

[0005] A charging port cover with a charging indicator light includes a charging port cover base and an actuator. The actuator is disposed on the charging port cover base. A notch is provided on the charging port cover base near the actuator. A charging indicator light component is disposed at the bottom of the charging port cover base at the notch.

[0006] Furthermore, the charging indicator light component includes a lamp cover housing, a PCB circuit board is installed inside the lamp cover housing, three LED lights are integrated on the PCB circuit board, and the PCB circuit board is electrically connected to a connector through a wiring harness assembly;

[0007] The lampshade housing is fixed to the charging port cover base with screws.

[0008] Furthermore, a waterproof cover is embedded in the inner surface of the lampshade housing, and the outer surface of the waterproof cover is interference-fitted with the lampshade housing;

[0009] The PCB circuit board is installed at the end of the waterproof cover. Several claws are fixedly connected to the inner surface of the lampshade housing above the waterproof cover at a fixed distance. The PCB circuit board is clamped below the claws.

[0010] Furthermore, the inner surface of the lampshade housing above the PCB circuit board is filled with waterproof adhesive.

[0011] Furthermore, a wire harness clip is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the lampshade housing near its edge, and the wire harness is clipped in the wire harness clip.

[0012] Working principle and beneficial effects: By installing the charging indicator light component on the base of the charging port cover near the actuator, the charging status can be determined by the color change of the light in the indicator light component during charging, without having to be inside the vehicle to observe it. This does not occupy the space of the vehicle's control panel and makes the improvement more convenient. Attached Figure Description

[0013] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the charging port cover base of this utility model;

[0014] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the lampshade housing and connector of this utility model;

[0015] Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the lampshade housing of this utility model;

[0016] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of the lampshade housing of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 5 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the waterproof cover of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 6 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the bottom of the charging port cover base of this utility model.

[0019] In the diagram: 1. Charging port cover base; 2. Actuator; 3. Lampshade housing; 4. PCB circuit board; 5. Connector; 6. Waterproof cover; 7. Claw. Detailed Implementation

[0020] The present invention can be better understood from the following embodiments.

[0021] The structures, proportions, and sizes shown in the accompanying drawings are merely for illustrative purposes and to aid those skilled in the art. They are not intended to limit the scope of this invention and therefore have no substantial technical significance. Any modifications to the structure, changes in proportions, or adjustments to size, provided they do not affect the effectiveness or purpose of this invention, should still fall within the scope of the technical content disclosed in this invention. Furthermore, terms such as "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," and "middle" used in this specification are merely for clarity and not intended to limit the scope of this invention. Changes or adjustments to their relative relationships, without substantially altering the technical content, should also be considered within the scope of this invention.

[0022] like Figure 1-6 As shown,

[0023] Example 1

[0024] A charging port cover with a charging indicator light includes a charging port cover base 1 and an actuator 2. The actuator 2 is mounted on the charging port cover base 1. A notch is provided on the charging port cover base 1 near the actuator 2. A charging indicator light component is located at the bottom of the charging port cover base 1 at the notch. By installing the charging indicator light component on the charging port cover base 1 near the actuator 2, the charging status can be determined by the color change of the indicator light during charging, without needing to be observed inside the vehicle. This does not occupy the control panel space inside the vehicle and is more convenient. The charging indicator light component includes a lamp cover housing 3, inside which a PCB circuit board 4 is installed. The PCB circuit board 4 integrates three LEDs. The PCB circuit board 4 is electrically connected to a connector 5 via a wiring harness assembly. The connector 5 is electrically connected to the vehicle system via the wiring harness. The vehicle system has a battery monitoring system. The PCB circuit board 4 switches the LED lights according to the battery level feedback from the battery monitoring system. The three LEDs have different colors for easy and direct identification. The lamp cover housing 3 is fixed to the charging port cover base 1 with screws for easy device fixation.

[0025] In Example 2, to ensure the waterproofness of the charging indicator light component, a waterproof cover 6 is embedded in the inner surface of the lampshade housing 3. The outer surface of the waterproof cover 6 is interference-fitted with the lampshade housing 3. The PCB circuit board 4 is installed at the end of the waterproof cover 6. Several claws 7 are fixedly connected at intervals on the inner surface of the lampshade housing 3 above the waterproof cover 6. The PCB circuit board 4 is clamped below the claws 7. The inner surface of the lampshade housing 3 above the PCB circuit board 4 is filled with waterproof glue to prevent rainwater from affecting the PCB circuit board 4. The interference fit between the outer surface of the waterproof cover 6 and the lampshade housing 3 prevents the waterproof glue from entering the gap between the waterproof cover 6 and the lampshade housing 3, thus affecting the normal use of the LED light. A wire harness claw is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the lampshade housing 3 near its edge. The wire harness is clamped in the wire harness claw to ensure the compactness of the structure.

Claims

1. A charging port cover with a charging indicator light, comprising a charging port cover base (1) and an actuator (2), wherein the actuator (2) is disposed on the charging port cover base (1), characterized in that: A notch is provided on the charging port cover base (1) near the actuator (2), and a charging indicator light component is provided at the bottom of the charging port cover base (1) at the notch.

2. A charging port cover with a charging indicator light according to claim 1, characterized in that: The charging indicator light component includes a lamp cover housing (3), a PCB circuit board (4) is installed inside the lamp cover housing (3), three LED lights are integrated on the PCB circuit board (4), and the PCB circuit board (4) is electrically connected to a connector (5) through a wire harness assembly. The lampshade housing (3) is fixed to the charging port cover base (1) by screws.

3. A charging port cover with a charging indicator light according to claim 2, characterized in that: A waterproof cover (6) is embedded on the inner surface of the lampshade housing (3), and the outer surface of the waterproof cover (6) is interference-fitted with the lampshade housing (3); The PCB circuit board (4) is installed at the end of the waterproof cover (6). Several claws (7) are fixedly connected to the inner surface of the lampshade housing (3) above the waterproof cover (6). The PCB circuit board (4) is clamped below the claws (7).

4. A charging port cover with a charging indicator light according to claim 3, characterized in that: The inner surface of the lampshade housing (3) above the PCB circuit board (4) is filled with waterproof adhesive.

5. A charging port cover with a charging indicator light according to claim 2, characterized in that: A wire harness clip is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the lampshade housing (3) near its edge, and the wire harness is clipped in the wire harness clip.

Citation Information

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  • Electric vehicle charging indicator lamp capable of indicating various charging states

    CN105351855A