Charging door actuator assembly

Abstract

The utility model discloses a charging door actuator assembly, comprising a housing used for assembling an actuating mechanism and an electric unlocking assembly; the executing mechanism comprises a driving rod, a reset spring and a locking assembly, the driving rod is movably arranged in the mounting cavity, the upper end of the driving rod penetrates out of the shell, the reset spring is used for ejecting the driving rod upwards, the locking assembly is used for locking or unlocking the driving rod, and the driving rod can move up and down to drive the locking assembly to act; the electric unlocking assembly comprises a motor and a positioning pin, the motor drives the positioning pin to stretch out and draw back, a locking hole is formed in the bottom of the driving rod, and when the driving rod is in the locking state, the positioning pin can stretch into the locking hole. And the functions of pressing locking and re-pressing opening of the charging door can be realized through the arranged executing mechanism. Meanwhile, the electric unlocking assembly further improves the use reliability, accidental unlocking is avoided, the structure is simple, assembling is convenient and fast, the efficiency is high, the size is small, and assembling on an automobile is convenient.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model specifically relates to a charging door actuator assembly. Background Technology

[0002] With the development of automotive technology, the sealing technology of vehicle charging ports or fuel filler caps is also rapidly evolving. Traditional fuel filler caps primarily rely on mechanical key locks for sealing, requiring the user to exit the vehicle, a cumbersome process. Existing fuel filler caps or charging ports often employ a push-to-open mechanism, but this structure is complex, has many parts, and results in higher production costs. Furthermore, there is a risk of accidental opening after locking. To address these issues, a charging port actuator assembly is proposed. Utility Model Content

[0003] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to provide a charging door actuator assembly with a simple structure and reliable locking.

[0004] The technical solution adopted by this utility model to solve the above-mentioned technical problems is as follows: a charging door actuator assembly, comprising: a housing for assembling an actuator and an electric unlocking component; an actuator including a drive rod, a return spring, and a locking component, wherein the drive rod is movably disposed in a mounting cavity and its upper end protrudes from the housing, the return spring is used to push the drive rod upward, and the locking component is used to lock or unlock the drive rod, the up-and-down movement of the drive rod can drive the locking component to move; and an electric unlocking component including a motor and a positioning pin, wherein the motor drives the positioning pin to extend and retract, and the bottom of the drive rod is provided with a locking hole, wherein when the drive rod is in a locked state, the positioning pin can be movably extended into the locking hole.

[0005] Preferably, the mounting cavity sidewall is provided with multiple positioning plates, a sliding groove is formed between adjacent positioning plates, a positioning groove is provided at the bottom of the positioning plate, a positioning post is also provided in the mounting cavity, the locking assembly includes a limiting ring, the limiting ring is movably sleeved on the bottom of the drive rod, multiple limiting plates are provided on the inner side of the limiting ring, a limiting opening is provided between two limiting plates, a limiting block corresponding to the sliding groove is provided on the outer side of the limiting ring, a positioning block corresponding to the limiting opening is provided on the drive rod, a threaded sliding groove that cooperates with the positioning post is provided on the outer side of the drive rod, the housing is also provided with annular drive teeth, the drive teeth are located below the positioning plates, and the return spring is provided inside the housing and abuts against the drive rod; the advantage is that the function of pressing to lock and pressing again to unlock can be realized through the set actuator, which is convenient for users.

[0006] Furthermore, the housing includes a detachable upper housing and a lower bottom cover. The mounting cavity is located inside the upper housing, the drive gear is located in the lower housing, the lower housing is provided with a fixing post, the drive rod has a fixing hole in the middle, and the return spring is sleeved on the outside of the fixing post. The return spring is embedded in the fixing hole and abuts against the drive rod. The advantage is that the detachable upper housing and lower bottom cover can effectively improve the assembly efficiency of the actuator assembly and increase the production speed. At the same time, sleeved on the outside of the fixing post, the return spring can ensure the reliability of the return spring and avoid the return spring from shaking or shifting.

[0007] Furthermore, the lower housing is provided with a fixed sleeve, the drive tooth is located inside the fixed sleeve, and the lower end of the drive rod can penetrate into the fixed sleeve when it moves downward. The fixed sleeve has a movable hole, and the lower housing is also provided with a guide groove. The positioning pin is laterally slidably located in the guide groove and can extend from the movable hole into the locking hole. The advantage is that the fixed sleeve facilitates the machining and forming of the drive tooth, while improving the stability of the drive tooth, and the guide groove ensures the stability of the lateral movement of the positioning pin.

[0008] Furthermore, the upper housing is also provided with an assembly position, in which the motor is fixedly embedded. The output shaft of the motor is provided with a drive wheel, and the positioning pin meshes with the drive wheel. The advantage is that the assembly position facilitates the assembly of the motor, that is, the motor can be fixedly embedded by inserting it into the assembly position, thereby improving assembly efficiency.

[0009] Furthermore, a vertical groove is provided at the upper end of the threaded groove.

[0010] Furthermore, a connecting rod is coaxially provided at the lower end of the drive rod. The outer diameter of the connecting rod is smaller than that of the drive rod. The limiting ring is movably sleeved on the outside of the connecting rod. The positioning block is fixed to the connecting rod. The limiting plate is disposed between the positioning block and the drive rod. The advantage is that the reliability of pressing the limiting ring when the drive rod moves downward can be ensured by the connecting rod.

[0011] Furthermore, the positioning pin is provided with an auxiliary strip along its length, and the lower housing is provided with multiple support columns, each of which is provided with an auxiliary groove that cooperates with the auxiliary strip. The advantage is that the auxiliary strip and auxiliary groove can further improve the stability of the positioning pin during lateral movement, ensuring that the motor drives it accurately and stably.

[0012] Furthermore, the positioning pin is provided with a limiting ridge, and the fixing sleeve is provided with a blocking part corresponding to the limiting ridge; the advantage is that the movement stroke of the positioning pin can be limited by the cooperation of the limiting ridge and the blocking part, so as to avoid excessive lateral movement.

[0013] Preferably, the housing is provided with a sealing ring that seals with the drive rod; the advantage is that the sealing ring can reduce the entry of debris and dust into the housing, thereby extending the service life of the electric door actuator assembly.

[0014] Compared with existing technologies, the advantages of this invention are that the charging door can be locked by pressing and opened by pressing again through the designed actuator. The electric unlocking component further improves reliability and prevents accidental unlocking; that is, the drive lever can only be unlocked after the electric unlocking component has been unlocked. This invention has a simple structure, is easy and efficient to assemble, and is small in size, making it convenient to assemble into a car. Attached Figure Description

[0015] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in 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.

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure;

[0018] Figure 3 for Figure 1 Disassembly diagram;

[0019] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the upper shell of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the actuator of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the drive rod of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram showing the fit between the bottom cover and the positioning pin of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the bottom cover of this utility model;

[0024] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the limiting ring of this utility model. Detailed Implementation

[0025] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0026] The following description is intended to disclose the present invention so that those skilled in the art can implement it. The preferred embodiments described below are merely examples, and other obvious modifications will be apparent to those skilled in the art. The basic principles of the present invention defined in the following description can be used in other embodiments, modifications, improvements, equivalents, and other technical solutions that do not depart from the spirit and scope of the present invention.

[0027] As attached Figure 1-9 The illustrated charging door actuator assembly includes: a housing 1 for assembling an actuator mechanism and an electric unlocking component; an actuator mechanism including a drive rod 2, a return spring 3, and a locking component; the drive rod is movably disposed within a mounting cavity 1.11, with its upper end extending out of the housing; the return spring 3 pushes the drive rod upward; the locking component locks or unlocks the drive rod, and the up-and-down movement of the drive rod 2 drives the locking component to operate; and an electric unlocking component 5 including a motor 5.1 and a positioning pin 5.2; the motor 5.1 drives the positioning pin 5.2 to extend and retract; a locking hole 2.1 is provided at the bottom of the drive rod, and when the drive rod is in the locked state, the positioning pin 5.2 can extend movably into the locking hole 2.1. The actuator mechanism enables the charging door to be locked by pressing and opened by pressing again. The electric unlocking component further improves reliability and prevents accidental unlocking; that is, after locking, the drive rod is only unlocked after the electric unlocking component is unlocked. The structure is simple, assembly is convenient and efficient, and its small size makes it easy to assemble into a car.

[0028] Based on the above, the mounting cavity 1.11 has multiple positioning plates 1.12 on its sidewalls, with a sliding groove 1.13 formed between adjacent positioning plates 1.12. A positioning groove 1.14 is provided at the bottom of each positioning plate 1.12. A positioning post 1.15 is also provided inside the mounting cavity 1.11. The locking assembly includes a limiting ring, which is movably fitted onto the bottom of the drive rod. Multiple limiting plates 4.1 are provided inside the limiting ring, with a limiting opening 4.2 between two limiting plates 4.1. A groove 1.1 is provided on the outside of the limiting ring. The drive rod 2 has a corresponding limiting block 4.3, a positioning block 2.2 corresponding to the limiting port 4.2, and a threaded groove 2.3 that mates with the positioning post 1.15 on the outer side of the drive rod. A vertical groove 2.4 is located at the upper end of the threaded groove 2.3. The housing also has an annular drive tooth 1.4 located below the positioning plate 1.12. A return spring 3 is located inside the housing and abuts against the drive rod. The actuator allows for a press-to-lock and press-again-unlock function, facilitating user operation. The vertical groove 2.4 allows the positioning block 2.2 to move vertically downwards from the limiting port 4.2 when the drive rod initially moves downwards.

[0029] Specifically, a connecting rod 2.6 is coaxially provided at the lower end of the aforementioned drive rod 2. The outer diameter of the connecting rod 2.6 is smaller than that of the drive rod. The limiting ring is movably sleeved on the outside of the connecting rod 2.6. The positioning block 2.2 is fixed to the connecting rod 2.6. The limiting plate 4.1 is provided between the positioning block 2.2 and the drive rod. The connecting rod 2.6 ensures the reliability of pressing the limiting ring when the drive rod moves downward.

[0030] Based on the above, the housing includes a detachable upper housing 1.1 and a lower cover 1.2. The mounting cavity 1.11 is located inside the upper housing 1.1, the drive gear 1.4 is located in the lower housing, the lower housing is provided with a fixing post 1.21, the drive rod is provided with a fixing hole 2.5 in the middle, and the return spring 3 is sleeved on the outside of the fixing post 1.21. The return spring 3 is embedded in the fixing hole 2.5 and abuts against the drive rod. The detachable upper housing 1.1 and lower cover 1.2 can effectively improve the assembly efficiency of the actuator assembly and increase the production speed. At the same time, sleeved on the outside of the fixing post 1.21, the return spring 3 can ensure the reliability of the return spring 3 and prevent the return spring 3 from shaking or shifting.

[0031] To further explain, the lower housing is provided with a fixed sleeve 1.22, and the drive tooth 1.4 is located inside the fixed sleeve 1.22. When the lower end of the drive rod 2 moves downward, it can penetrate into the fixed sleeve 1.22. The fixed sleeve 1.22 has a movable hole 1.23. The lower housing is also provided with a guide groove 1.24. The positioning pin 5.2 is laterally slidably located in the guide groove 1.24 and can extend from the movable hole 1.23 into the locking hole 2.1. The fixed sleeve 1.22 facilitates the processing and forming of the drive tooth 1.4 and improves the stability of the drive tooth 1.4. The guide groove 1.24 ensures the stability of the lateral movement of the positioning pin 5.2.

[0032] The aforementioned positioning pin 5.2 is also provided with an auxiliary strip 5.21 along its length. The lower housing is provided with multiple support columns 1.26, and the support columns 1.26 are provided with auxiliary grooves 1.27 that cooperate with the auxiliary strip 5.21. The auxiliary strip 5.21 and the auxiliary grooves 1.27 can further improve the stability of the positioning pin 5.2 during lateral movement, ensuring that the motor 5.1 drives it accurately and stably. Preferably, in order to further ensure the movement accuracy of the positioning pin 5.2, the positioning pin 5.2 is provided with a limiting ridge 5.22, and the fixing sleeve 1.22 is provided with a blocking part 1.25 corresponding to the limiting ridge 5.22. The cooperation between the limiting ridge 5.22 and the blocking part 1.25 can limit the movement stroke of the positioning pin 5.2 and prevent it from excessive lateral movement.

[0033] It is worth mentioning that the upper housing 1.1 is also provided with an assembly position 1.3. The motor 5.1 is fixedly embedded in the assembly position 1.3. The output shaft of the motor 5.1 is provided with a drive wheel. The positioning pin 5.2 meshes with the drive wheel. The assembly position 1.3 facilitates the assembly of the motor 5.1. That is, the motor 5.1 can be fixedly embedded by inserting it into the assembly position 1.3, thereby improving the assembly efficiency.

[0034] The housing of this utility model is also provided with a sealing ring 6 that seals with the drive rod. The sealing ring 6 can reduce the entry of debris and dust into the housing, thereby extending the service life of the electric door actuator assembly.

[0035] The specific working process of this utility model is as follows: Pressing the drive rod 2 causes it to move downwards. With the cooperation of the threaded groove 2.3 and the positioning pin 1.15, the drive rod 2 rotates simultaneously during its downward movement. Simultaneously, as the drive rod moves downwards, it drives the limiting ring 4 to move downwards along the sliding groove 1.13. Due to the cooperation between the limiting block 4.3 and the sliding groove 1.13, the limiting ring can only move vertically along the sliding groove 1.13. At the same time, the positioning block 2.2 on the drive rod 2 moves downwards from the limiting opening 4.2 and disengages. When the drive rod continues to move downwards, it drives the limiting ring 4 to move downwards and disengage from the sliding groove 1.13. If the downward pressure continues, the limiting block 4.3 on the limiting ring cooperates with the drive tooth 1.4, forcing the limiting ring to rotate and deflect. At this time, the limiting block 4.3 is aligned with the positioning groove 1.14, and the positioning block 2.2 is located below the limiting plate 4.1. After the downward pressure on the drive rod is removed, the drive rod moves upward under the action of the return spring 3. At this time, the positioning block 2.2 moves upward with the drive rod 2, and drives the limit ring to move upward synchronously, driving the limit block 4.3 into the positioning groove 1.14. The limit block 4.3, which has entered the positioning groove 1.14, is restricted from moving upward. At the same time, the limit plate 4.1 blocks the upward movement of the positioning block 2.2, thereby achieving locking. When the drive rod is in the locked state, the locking hole 2.1 of the drive rod is aligned with the positioning pin 5.2. The positioning pin 5.2 is driven to move laterally by the motor 5.1 to achieve electric locking, thereby ensuring the reliability of locking. When unlocking is required, the positioning pin 5.2 is first driven laterally by the motor 5.1 to unlock, that is, the positioning pin 5.2 is moved out of the locking hole 2.1. Then, press the drive rod to move it downwards, causing the limiting ring 4 to move downwards simultaneously. At this time, the limiting block 4.3 on the limiting ring cooperates with the drive tooth 1.4 to force the limiting ring to rotate and shift again. At this time, the limiting block 4.3 is aligned with the sliding groove 1.13. Remove the downward pressure of the drive rod, and the drive rod is pushed upwards by the return spring 3. The drive rod drives the limiting ring to move upwards along the sliding groove 1.13. At the same time, the drive rod rotates in the opposite direction to reset while moving upwards with the cooperation of the positioning block 2.2 and the spiral groove, thus unlocking.

[0036] Those skilled in the art should understand that the embodiments of the present invention described above and shown in the accompanying drawings are merely examples and do not limit the present invention. The purpose of the present invention has been fully and effectively achieved. The functions and structural principles of the present invention have been shown and explained in the embodiments. Without departing from the stated principles, the implementation of the present invention may have any variations or modifications.

Claims

1. A charging door actuator assembly, characterized in that, include: Housing for assembling the actuator and the electrically unlocking assembly; The actuator includes a drive rod, a return spring, and a locking assembly. The drive rod is movably disposed in the mounting cavity and its upper end protrudes from the housing. The return spring is used to push the drive rod upward. The locking assembly is used to lock or unlock the drive rod. The up-and-down movement of the drive rod can drive the locking assembly to move. An electric unlocking assembly includes a motor and a positioning pin. The motor drives the positioning pin to extend and retract. The bottom of the drive rod is provided with a locking hole. When the drive rod is in the locked state, the positioning pin can be movably extended into the locking hole.

2. The charging door actuator assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The mounting cavity sidewall is provided with multiple positioning plates, and a sliding groove is formed between two adjacent positioning plates. The bottom of the positioning plate is provided with a positioning groove. The mounting cavity is also provided with a positioning post. The locking assembly includes a limiting ring, which is movably sleeved on the bottom of the drive rod. Multiple limiting plates are provided on the inner side of the limiting ring, and a limiting opening is provided between two limiting plates. Limiting blocks corresponding to the sliding grooves are provided on the outer side of the limiting ring. The drive rod is provided with a positioning block corresponding to the limiting opening. A threaded sliding groove that mates with the positioning post is provided on the outer side of the drive rod. The housing is also provided with annular drive teeth located below the positioning plates. The return spring is provided inside the housing and abuts against the drive rod.

3. The charging door actuator assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that, The housing includes a detachable upper housing and a lower bottom cover. The mounting cavity is located inside the upper housing. The drive gear is located in the lower housing. The lower housing is provided with a fixing post. The drive rod is provided with a fixing hole in the middle. The return spring is sleeved on the outside of the fixing post and is embedded in the fixing hole and abuts against the drive rod.

4. The charging door actuator assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that, The lower housing is provided with a fixed sleeve, the drive tooth is provided inside the fixed sleeve, and the lower end of the drive rod can penetrate into the fixed sleeve when it moves downward. The fixed sleeve has a movable hole, and the lower housing is also provided with a guide groove. The positioning pin is laterally slidably provided in the guide groove and can extend into the locking hole from the movable hole.

5. A charging door actuator assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that, The upper housing is also provided with an assembly position, the motor is fixedly embedded in the assembly position, the output shaft of the motor is provided with a drive wheel, and the positioning pin meshes with the drive wheel.

6. A charging door actuator assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that, The upper end of the threaded groove is provided with a vertical groove.

7. A charging door actuator assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that, A connecting rod is coaxially provided at the lower end of the drive rod. The outer diameter of the connecting rod is smaller than that of the drive rod. The limiting ring is movably sleeved on the outside of the connecting rod. The positioning block is fixed to the connecting rod. The limiting plate is disposed between the positioning block and the drive rod.

8. A charging door actuator assembly according to claim 4, characterized in that, The positioning pin is provided with an auxiliary strip along its length, and the lower housing is provided with a plurality of support columns, the support columns being provided with auxiliary grooves that cooperate with the auxiliary strip.

9. A charging door actuator assembly according to claim 4, characterized in that, The positioning pin is provided with a limiting edge, and the fixing sleeve is provided with a blocking part corresponding to the limiting edge.

10. A charging door actuator assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The housing is provided with a sealing ring that seals with the drive rod.

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