Electric control oil tank lock

By designing an electronically controlled fuel tank lock, and utilizing the linkage between the locking mechanism and the solenoid valve, the problems of cumbersome operation and insufficient anti-theft performance of motorcycle fuel tank locks are solved, achieving convenient fuel tank cap operation and improving security.

CN224093164UActive Publication Date: 2026-04-07RUIAN SUTIAN MOTORCYCLE PARTS CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2026-02-03
Publication Date
2026-04-07

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing motorcycle fuel tank locks are cumbersome to operate and lack sufficient anti-theft performance; mechanical keys are inconvenient to open, and rotary locks cannot be locked.

Method used

An electronically controlled fuel tank lock was designed, comprising a locking mechanism, a solenoid valve, a tactile switch, and a circuit board. Through the linkage of a push block, a connecting rod shaft, and a limit block, the electronically controlled flip cover can be unlocked and locked. Combined with the control of the solenoid valve, it provides convenient opening and anti-theft functions.

Benefits of technology

It enables convenient opening and closing of the fuel tank cap, improving operational convenience and safety, enhancing anti-theft performance, structural stability, and reliability.

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Abstract

The utility model provides an electric control oil tank lock which comprises a base, an outer ring installed on the base, an end cover pivoted in the outer ring, a turning cover pivoted on the end cover, an installation base connected to the bottom of the end cover, a sealing assembly installed in the base, a locking mechanism installed in the installation base, an electromagnetic valve, a light touch switch and a circuit board. A containing groove and a mounting groove are formed in the mounting base, the locking mechanism comprises a push block, a spring bolt, a connecting rod shaft and a limiting block, one end of the connecting rod shaft is located in the containing groove, the other end of the connecting rod shaft penetrates through the groove wall of the containing groove to extend into the mounting groove, and the electromagnetic valve and the touch switch are installed in the containing groove and located on the two sides of the connecting rod shaft respectively. The circuit board is installed in the containing groove and electrically connected with the light touch switch, the push block and the limiting block are in linkage connection with the two ends of the connecting rod shaft respectively, the limiting block is located in the containing groove, and the outer side edge of the limiting block is located on the outer side of the electromagnetic valve and the light touch switch. The anti-theft oil tank cover is good in anti-theft performance and convenient to open.
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Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to motorcycle accessory technology field, concretely relates to an electric control oil tank lock. BACKGROUND

[0002] The existing motorcycle oil tank lock is mainly mechanical key opening, and when refueling, the user needs to take out the mechanical key, aligns the lock eye, inserts the mechanical key, and then performs the unlocking action, and the complicated process is inconvenient.

[0003] At present, there is also a knob type oil tank cover, which can be opened only by rotating the cover; although the operation is convenient, the oil tank cannot be locked, and sometimes when parking on the roadside, passers-by can also open the oil tank. UTILITY MODEL CONTENTS

[0004] Based on the above problems, the utility model provides an electric control oil tank lock which has good anti-theft performance and can conveniently open the oil tank cover.

[0005] In view of the above problems, the following technical scheme is provided: an electric control oil tank lock, comprising a base, an outer ring mounted on the base, an end cover pivoted in the outer ring, a flip cover pivoted on the end cover, a mounting seat connected to the bottom of the end cover, and a sealing assembly mounted in the base, further comprising a locking mechanism mounted in the mounting seat, a solenoid valve, a light touch switch, and a circuit board, the mounting seat is provided with a containing groove and a mounting groove, the locking mechanism comprises a push block, a lock tongue, a connecting rod shaft, and a limiting block, one end of the connecting rod shaft is located in the containing groove, and the other end passes through the containing groove wall to the mounting groove, the solenoid valve and the light touch switch are mounted in the containing groove and are located on the two sides of the connecting rod shaft respectively, the circuit board is mounted in the containing groove and is electrically connected with the light touch switch, the push block and the limiting block are respectively connected with the two ends of the connecting rod shaft, the limiting block is located in the containing groove, and the outer side of the limiting block is located on the outer side of the solenoid valve and the light touch switch, the outer edge of the mounting seat is provided with a sliding groove which is connected with the mounting groove and is matched with the lock tongue, the inner wall of the outer ring is provided with a stop block above the lock tongue, the sliding groove is provided with a positioning block, the lock tongue is provided with a limiting slot on the outer side of the positioning block, the limiting slot is provided with a return spring which is in abutting connection with the positioning block and the lock tongue, the two sides of the push block are provided with driving blocks, the inner end of the lock tongue is provided with a slot for the insertion of the driving block, the end of the driving block is provided with a guide surface which is inclined, the bottom of the flip cover is provided with a push foot, the push block is provided with an abutting block which is located on the swing stroke of the push foot, the bottom of the push block is provided with a guide groove, the mounting groove is provided with a guide block which is in sliding connection with the guide groove, and the guide groove is provided with a reset spring which is in abutting connection with the guide block.

[0006] In the above structure, this utility model is installed on the motorcycle's fuel tank and connected to the motorcycle's main unit via wiring. The flip cover is driven to rotate, causing the push foot to push the push block towards the guide block via the abutment block. The return spring compresses, causing the push block to move and drive the drive block into the slot. The guide surface engages with the inner wall of the slot, causing the locking tongue to move inward relative to the slide groove. The push block drives the connecting rod shaft to move, which in turn drives the limit block to move. The limit block moves until it engages with the tactile switch, causing the tactile switch to send a signal to retract the valve shaft of the solenoid valve into the valve body. The limit block continues to move until it reaches the end of the flip cover's rotation stroke, at which point the locking tongue separates from the stop block. The return spring and reset spring are in a compressed state, and the locking mechanism is in an unlocked state. The user can open the oil tank by rotating the end cover relative to the outer ring through the mounting base. After filling the tank, the mounting base is reset, the flip cover is released, the push block is reset by the elastic force of the reset spring, the drive block exits the slot, and the locking tongue is reset by the elastic force of the return spring. The locking tongue moves to below the stop block, and the displacement of the push block drives the limit block to reset through the connecting rod shaft. The limit block returns to its original position and separates from the tactile switch. The tactile switch sends a signal through the circuit board to control the valve shaft of the solenoid valve to extend from the valve body, thereby limiting the limit block, and the locking mechanism is in a locked state. By setting the locking mechanism, the user can easily open and close the oil tank and it has an anti-theft function, thereby improving the convenience and security of the operation of this utility model for filling the tank. By setting the connecting rod shaft, the push block and the limit block can be linked, thereby improving the stability of the displacement between the structures of this utility model and reducing the overall size of this utility model.

[0007] The present invention is further configured such that the locking tongue and the return spring are each provided in two sets, located on both sides of the push block respectively.

[0008] By adopting the above structure, the locking strength of this utility model can be improved, and the stability of the displacement of the push block driving the locking tongue can be improved, thereby improving the reliability of this utility model.

[0009] The present invention is further configured such that both ends of the connecting rod shaft are I-shaped, and both the push block and the limiting block are provided with I-shaped openings adapted to the connecting rod shaft.

[0010] The above structure facilitates the connection between the push block, the limiting block and the connecting rod shaft, thereby improving the ease of assembly of this utility model.

[0011] The present invention is further configured such that a fixed frame is provided in the receiving groove, the limiting block is slidably connected in the fixed frame, and the main shaft of the solenoid valve and the switch head of the tactile switch both pass through the outer wall of the fixed frame and are installed inside the fixed frame.

[0012] In the above structure, by setting a fixing frame, the stability of the installation of the solenoid valve and the tactile switch can be improved, and the stability of the displacement of the limit block can be further improved, thereby improving the reliability of this utility model.

[0013] The present invention is further provided that the opening end of the receiving groove is fixed with a cap.

[0014] In the above structure, the cover can limit the position of the fixing frame and improve the sealing of the accommodating groove, thereby improving the reliability of this utility model.

[0015] The present invention is further provided that a sealing ring is embedded in the open end of the receiving groove.

[0016] By adopting the above structure, the sealing performance of the receiving groove can be further improved, the service life of the solenoid valve and the tactile switch can be increased, and the reliability of this utility model can be improved.

[0017] The present invention is further configured such that a bushing embedded in the inner wall of the receiving groove is sleeved on the connecting rod shaft, and a sealing sleeve sleeved on the connecting rod shaft is provided at one end of the bushing facing the mounting groove.

[0018] In the above structure, the bushing facilitates the displacement of the connecting rod shaft, and the sealing sleeve improves the sealing between the connecting rod shaft and the receiving groove, thereby further improving the reliability of this utility model.

[0019] The present invention is further configured such that the mounting base is provided with a boss, and the boss is provided with a clearance opening corresponding to the pivot shaft of the flip cover.

[0020] In the above structure, the provisioning opening facilitates the support of the pivot shaft on the flip cover, thereby improving the flip cover's sturdiness and the stability of its flipping motion, and enhancing the reliability of this utility model. Attached Figure Description

[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model.

[0022] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of the present invention.

[0023] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the locking mechanism in this utility model.

[0024] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the unlocking structure of the locking mechanism in this utility model.

[0025] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the locking mechanism in this utility model.

[0026] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the flip cover structure in this utility model.

[0027] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the mounting base in this utility model.

[0028] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the locking tongue in this utility model.

[0029] The labels in the diagram have the following meanings: 1-Base; 2-Outer ring; 3-End cover; 4-Flip cover; 5-Mounting base; 6-Sealing assembly; 7-Locking mechanism; 8-Solenoid valve; 9-Tact switch; 10-Circuit board; 51-Accommodation groove; 52-Mounting groove; 71-Push block; 72-Lock tongue; 73-Connecting rod shaft; 74-Limit block; 53-Slide groove; 21-Stop block; 531-Positioning block; 721-Limit groove; 20-Return spring; 711-Drive block; 722-Slot; 712-Guide surface; 41-Push foot; 713-Abutment block; 714-Guide groove; 54-Guide block; 30-Reset spring; 40-Fixing bracket; 50-Cap; 60-Sealing ring; 70-Shaft sleeve; 80-Sealing sleeve; 55-Boss; 551-Leaning opening. Detailed Implementation

[0030] The specific embodiments of this utility model will be described in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and examples. The following examples are used to illustrate this utility model, but are not intended to limit its scope.

[0031] It should be noted that all directional indicators (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, back, etc.) in the embodiments of this utility model are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement of each component in a certain specific posture (as shown in the figure). If the specific posture changes, the directional indicator will also change accordingly.

[0032] like Figures 1 to 8The electrically controlled fuel tank lock shown includes a base 1, an outer ring 2 mounted on the base 1, an end cover 3 pivotally connected to the outer ring 2, a flip cover 4 pivotally connected to the end cover 3, a mounting base 5 connected to the bottom of the end cover 3, and a sealing assembly 6 mounted in the base 1. It also includes a locking mechanism 7, a solenoid valve 8, a tactile switch 9, and a circuit board 10 mounted in the mounting base 5. The mounting base 5 has a receiving groove 51 and a mounting groove 52. The locking mechanism 7 includes a push block 71, a locking tongue 72, and a connecting rod shaft 73. The connecting rod shaft 73 has one end located in the receiving groove 51 and the other end passing through the groove wall of the receiving groove 51 into the mounting groove 52. The solenoid valve 8 and the tactile switch 9 are installed in the receiving groove 51 and are located on both sides of the connecting rod shaft 73, respectively. The circuit board 10 is installed in the receiving groove 51 and electrically connected to the tactile switch 9. The push block 71 and the limiting block 74 are respectively linked to both ends of the connecting rod shaft 73. The limiting block 74 is located in the receiving groove 51, and its outer side is located at the solenoid valve 8 and the tactile switch 9. On the outer side, the outer edge of the mounting base 5 has a sliding groove 53 that communicates with the mounting groove 52 and is adapted to the latch 72. A stop block 21 is provided on the inner wall of the outer ring 2 above the latch 72. A positioning block 531 is provided in the sliding groove 53. A limiting groove 721 is provided on the latch 72 outside the positioning block 531. A return spring 20 is provided in the limiting groove 721 that abuts against the positioning block 531 and the latch 72. Driving blocks 711 are provided on both sides of the push block 71. The latch 7... The inner end of the 2 has a slot 722 for inserting the drive block 711. The end of the drive block 711 has a guide surface 712 with an inclined surface. The bottom of the flip cover 4 has a push foot 41. The push block 71 has an abutment block 713 located on the swing stroke of the push foot 41. The bottom of the push block 71 has a guide groove 714. The mounting groove 52 has a guide block 54 that slides and cooperates with the guide groove 714. The guide groove 714 has a return spring 30 that abuts and cooperates with the guide block 54.

[0033] In the above structure, the present invention is installed on the fuel tank of a motorcycle and connected to the motorcycle host via wiring. The flip cover 4 is driven to flip, causing the push foot 41 to push the push block 71 towards the guide block 54 via the abutment block 713. The return spring 30 is compressed, and the push block 71 moves, causing the drive block 711 to insert into the slot 722. The guide surface 712 engages with the inner wall of the slot 722, causing the locking tongue 72 to move inward relative to the slide groove 53. The push block 71 drives the connecting rod shaft 73 to move, which in turn drives the limiting block 74 to move. The limiting block 74 moves until it engages with the tactile switch 9, causing the tactile switch 9 to send a signal, controlling the valve shaft of the solenoid valve 8 to retract into the valve body. The limiting block 74 continues to move until it reaches the end of the flip cover 4's flipping stroke, at which point the locking tongue 72 engages with the stop block 21. When the oil tank is opened, the return spring 20 and the reset spring 30 are in a compressed state, and the locking mechanism 7 is in an unlocked state. The user can open the oil tank by rotating the end cover 3 relative to the outer ring 2 through the mounting base 5. After the oil is filled, the mounting base 5 is reset, and the flip cover 4 is released. The push block 71 is reset by the elastic force of the reset spring 30, and the drive block 711 is disengaged from the slot 722, so that the locking tongue 72 is reset by the elastic force of the return spring 20. The locking tongue 72 is moved to below the stop block 21. The displacement of the push block 71 drives the limit block 74 to reset through the connecting rod shaft 73. The limit block 74 returns to the position where it is separated from the tactile switch 9. The tactile switch 9 sends a signal through the circuit board 10 to control the valve shaft of the solenoid valve 8 to extend from the valve body, thereby limiting the limit block 74. The locking mechanism 7 is in a locked state. By setting the locking mechanism 7, the user can easily open and close the oil tank and it has an anti-theft function, thereby improving the convenience of refueling and the security of this utility model. By setting the connecting rod shaft 73, the push block 71 and the limiting block 74 can be linked, thereby improving the stability of displacement between the structures of this utility model and reducing the overall volume of this utility model.

[0034] In this embodiment, the locking tongue 72 and the return spring 20 are each provided in two sets, located on both sides of the push block 71 respectively.

[0035] By adopting the above structure, the locking strength of this utility model can be improved, and the stability of the displacement of the push block 71 driving the locking tongue 72 can be improved, thereby improving the reliability of this utility model.

[0036] In this embodiment, both ends of the connecting rod shaft 73 are I-shaped, and the push block 71 and the limiting block 74 are both provided with I-shaped openings that are adapted to the connecting rod shaft 73.

[0037] The above structure facilitates the connection between the push block 71, the limiting block 74 and the connecting rod shaft 73, thereby improving the ease of assembly of this utility model.

[0038] In this embodiment, a fixing frame 40 is provided in the receiving groove 51, the limiting block 74 is slidably connected in the fixing frame 40, and the main shaft of the solenoid valve 8 and the switch head of the tactile switch 9 both pass through the outer wall of the fixing frame 40 and are installed inside the fixing frame 40.

[0039] In the above structure, by setting the fixing bracket 40, the stability of the installation of the solenoid valve 8 and the tactile switch 9 can be improved, and the stability of the displacement of the limit block 74 can be further improved, thereby improving the reliability of this utility model.

[0040] In this embodiment, a cover 50 is fixed to the open end of the receiving groove 51.

[0041] In the above structure, the cover 50 can limit the position of the fixing frame 40 and improve the sealing of the accommodating groove 51, thereby improving the reliability of this utility model.

[0042] In this embodiment, a sealing ring 60 is embedded in the open end of the receiving groove 51.

[0043] By adopting the above structure, the sealing performance of the receiving groove 51 can be further improved, the service life of the solenoid valve 8 and the tactile switch 9 can be increased, and the reliability of this utility model can be improved.

[0044] In this embodiment, a bushing 70 is fitted on the connecting rod shaft 73 and embedded in the inner wall of the receiving groove 51. A sealing sleeve 80 is fitted on the connecting rod shaft 73 at one end of the bushing 70 facing the mounting groove 52.

[0045] In the above structure, the bushing 70 facilitates the displacement of the connecting rod shaft 73, and the sealing sleeve 80 improves the sealing between the connecting rod shaft 73 and the receiving groove 51, thereby further improving the reliability of this utility model.

[0046] In this embodiment, the mounting base 5 is provided with a boss 55, and the boss 55 is provided with a relief opening 551 corresponding to the pivot shaft of the flip cover 4.

[0047] In the above structure, by providing the clearance opening 551, it is easier to support the pivot shaft on the flip cover 4, thereby improving the firmness of the flip cover 4 and the stability of its flipping, and improving the reliability of this utility model.

[0048] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model. It should be noted that for those skilled in the art, several improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the technical principles of the present utility model. These improvements and modifications assumed above should also be considered within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. An electrically controlled fuel tank lock, comprising a base, an outer ring mounted on the base, an end cover pivotally connected to the outer ring, a flip cover pivotally connected to the end cover, a mounting seat connected to the bottom of the end cover, and a sealing assembly mounted in the base, characterized in that: It also includes a locking mechanism, a solenoid valve, a tactile switch, and a circuit board installed in a mounting base. The mounting base has a receiving groove and a mounting groove. The locking mechanism includes a push block, a locking tongue, a connecting rod shaft, and a limiting block. One end of the connecting rod shaft is located in the receiving groove, and the other end passes through the groove wall to the mounting groove. The solenoid valve and the tactile switch are installed in the receiving groove and are located on opposite sides of the connecting rod shaft. The circuit board is installed in the receiving groove and electrically connected to the tactile switch. The push block and the limiting block are linked to both ends of the connecting rod shaft. The limiting block is located in the receiving groove, and its outer edge is located outside the solenoid valve and the tactile switch. The outer edge of the mounting base has a section that communicates with the mounting groove and is connected to the lock. The latch has a sliding groove that adapts to the latch. A stop block is provided on the inner wall of the outer ring above the latch. A positioning block is provided in the sliding groove. A limiting groove is provided on the latch outside the positioning block. A return spring is provided in the limiting groove to abut against the positioning block and the latch. Drive blocks are provided on both sides of the push block. A slot for inserting the drive block is provided at the inner end of the latch. A guide surface with an inclined surface is provided at the end of the drive block. A push foot is provided at the bottom of the flip cover. An abutment block is provided on the push foot during its swing stroke. A guide groove is provided at the bottom of the push block. A guide block that slides with the guide groove is provided in the mounting groove. A return spring that abuts against the guide block is provided in the guide groove.

2. The electrically controlled fuel tank lock according to claim 1, characterized in that: The locking tongue and return spring are each provided in two sets, located on both sides of the push block.

3. The electrically controlled fuel tank lock according to claim 1, characterized in that: Both ends of the connecting rod shaft are I-shaped, and the push block and the limiting block are both provided with I-shaped openings that are adapted to the connecting rod shaft.

4. The electrically controlled fuel tank lock according to claim 1, characterized in that: The receiving groove is provided with a fixed frame, the limiting block is slidably connected in the fixed frame, and the main shaft of the solenoid valve and the switch head of the tactile switch both pass through the outer wall of the fixed frame and are installed inside the fixed frame.

5. The electrically controlled fuel tank lock according to claim 1, characterized in that: The opening end of the receiving groove is fixed with a cap.

6. The electrically controlled fuel tank lock according to claim 5, characterized in that: A sealing ring is embedded in the open end of the receiving groove.

7. The electrically controlled fuel tank lock according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connecting rod shaft is fitted with a bushing embedded in the inner wall of the receiving groove, and a sealing sleeve is fitted on the connecting rod shaft at one end of the bushing facing the mounting groove.

8. The electrically controlled fuel tank lock according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mounting base is provided with a boss, and the boss is provided with a clearance opening corresponding to the pivot shaft of the flip cover.