Flexible self-locking cover plate

The flexible self-locking cover plate solves the problems of excessive weight and complex operation of the control panel by using an integrated carbon fiber cover plate and magnetic lock, achieving lightweight and easy operation, and meeting the needs of high-speed trains.

CN224225056UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-12CHANGZHOU JINCHUANG ELECTRICAL CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
CHANGZHOU JINCHUANG ELECTRICAL CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-06-12
Publication Date
2026-05-12

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Technical Problem

The existing metal frame structure of the train control panel results in excessive weight and complicated operation, affecting high-speed operation and maintenance efficiency.

Method used

It adopts a flexible self-locking cover plate, and achieves lightweight and easy operation through an integrated carbon fiber cover plate, gas spring support and magnetic lock. It includes a stacked main body, a resettable support structure and a self-locking structure.

Benefits of technology

The goal is to achieve a lightweight control panel, reduce operational complexity and cost, and adapt to the harsh conditions of the vehicle environment.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a flexible self-locking type cover plate, which comprises a laminated main body, a resettable support structure and a self-locking structure, the laminated main body comprises a substrate, a flexible coating layer and a connecting thin plate, the flexible coating layer and the connecting thin plate are connected to the upper side and the lower side of the substrate, and the flexible coating layer is tightly attached to the upper surface of the substrate in a hot-pressing bonding mode. The connecting thin plate is in clearance fit with the base plate, and the connecting thin plate is used for being attached to or close to a console supporting framework; a resettable supporting structure is mounted at the far end of the laminated main body, so that the laminated main body is connected with the console supporting framework in an opening and closing manner; a self-locking structure is installed at the near end of the stacked body and provides self-locking force in a closed state so as to achieve locking connection between the stacked body and the control board supporting framework. By means of the mode, the flexible self-locking type cover plate achieves overall light weight of a control board through triple optimization of the integrated carbon fiber cover plate, the gas spring support and the magnetic attraction lock, and meanwhile has the advantages of being high in strength, easy to operate, low in cost and long in service life.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of rail transit technology, and in particular to a flexible self-locking cover plate. Background Technology

[0002] With the rapid development of rail transit technology, while high-speed trains continue to increase in speed, they are evolving towards modularization and customization. Currently, train control panels have the following problems:

[0003] First, the overall weight is too large: the current control panel adopts a traditional metal frame structure, combined with a fiberglass cover and mechanical locks, which results in an excessive overall weight of the train. This not only increases the energy consumption of the train during operation, but also makes it difficult to maintain dynamic balance at high speeds.

[0004] Second, the operation is complex and cumbersome: the current locking system of the control panel still uses traditional manual operation methods such as mechanical keys, which increases the driver's operating burden and also increases the complexity of inspection and maintenance. Utility Model Content

[0005] The main technical problem solved by this utility model is to provide a flexible self-locking cover. Through the triple optimization of integrated carbon fiber cover, gas spring support and magnetic lock, the overall control panel is made lightweight, while also having the advantages of high strength, easy operation and low cost and long service life, making it suitable for harsh vehicle environments.

[0006] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the present invention provides a flexible self-locking cover plate, comprising: a stacked main body, a resettable support structure, and a self-locking structure.

[0007] The stacked main body includes a substrate and a flexible covering layer and a connecting thin plate connected to the upper and lower sides of the substrate. The flexible covering layer is tightly attached to the upper surface of the substrate by hot pressing. The connecting thin plate forms a gap fit with the substrate. The connecting thin plate is used to fit or approach the control panel support frame.

[0008] The stacked main body is equipped with a resettable support structure at its far end to enable the stacked main body to be connected to the control panel support frame in an opening and closing manner.

[0009] The stacked main body is equipped with a self-locking structure at its near end, which provides a self-locking force in the closed state to achieve a locking connection between the stacked main body and the control panel support frame.

[0010] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, both the substrate and the connecting sheet include a carbon fiber skin surface layer and a PVC foam board filling core layer disposed within the carbon fiber skin surface layer.

[0011] In a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the thickness of the substrate is 6-8 mm, and the thickness of the connecting plate is 1-3 mm.

[0012] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the flexible covering layer is a composite leather layer, including an intermediate foam layer and a polyurethane surface layer and a flame-retardant adhesive underlayer connected to both sides of the intermediate foam layer.

[0013] In a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the thickness of the flexible covering layer is 2-6 mm.

[0014] In a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the fitting gap between the connecting thin plate and the substrate is 1-3 mm.

[0015] In a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the corners of the flexible covering layer are hidden within the mating gap between the connecting thin plate and the substrate.

[0016] In a preferred embodiment of this utility model, structural adhesive is also coated in the gap between the connecting sheet and the substrate to achieve bonding and fixing of the connecting sheet and the substrate.

[0017] In a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the resettable support structure includes a gas spring, a first connector and a second connector. The first connector is installed on the far end of the inner wall of the stacked main body, and the second connector is installed on the control panel support frame. The two ends of the gas spring are respectively hinged to the first connector and the second connector to realize the resettable support of the stacked main body relative to the control panel support frame.

[0018] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the self-locking structure includes a suction plate and a magnetic suction piece. The suction plate is locked to the near end of the inner wall of the stacked main body, and the magnetic suction piece is locked to the position on the control panel support frame corresponding to the suction plate.

[0019] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0020] The integrated cover plate ensures strength while significantly reducing the weight of traditional metal covers, thus achieving overall lightweighting of the control panel.

[0021] The stable gas spring opening and closing support structure can significantly reduce the overall weight while providing sufficient support.

[0022] By using magnetic locks instead of traditional mechanical locks, the number of parts is reduced, the overall weight is further reduced, and the complexity of driving and maintenance is also reduced, thus lowering costs. Attached Figure Description

[0023] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model, the 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, wherein:

[0024] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a preferred embodiment of the flexible self-locking cover of this utility model;

[0025] Figure 2 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of a preferred embodiment of the flexible self-locking cover of this utility model;

[0026] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of a preferred embodiment of the connection between the flexible self-locking cover plate and the control panel support frame of this utility model.

[0027] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of another preferred embodiment of the connection between the flexible self-locking cover plate and the control panel support frame of this utility model;

[0028] The components in the attached diagram are labeled as follows:

[0029] 1. Layered main body; 11. Substrate; 12. Flexible covering layer; 13. Connecting thin plate; 14. Fitting gap; 2. Control panel support frame; 3. Resettable support structure; 31. Gas spring; 32. First connector; 33. Second connector; 4. Self-locking structure; 41. Suction plate; 42. Magnetic suction piece. Detailed Implementation

[0030] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, and not all embodiments. The components of the embodiments of this utility model described and shown in the accompanying drawings can generally be arranged and designed in various different configurations.

[0031] Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of the present invention provided in the accompanying drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed invention, but merely to illustrate selected embodiments of the invention. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present invention without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0032] This utility model relates to a preferred embodiment of a flexible self-locking cover.

[0033] Please see Figures 1 to 4 The flexible self-locking cover plate includes: a stacked main body 1, which is connected to the upper surface of the control panel support frame 2, and a resettable support structure 3 and a self-locking structure 4 are connected to the stacked main body 1.

[0034] In detail, the first is the laminated main body 1, which includes a substrate 11 and a flexible covering layer 12 and a connecting thin plate 13 connected to the upper and lower sides of the substrate 11:

[0035] The flexible covering layer 12 is tightly bonded to the upper surface of the substrate 11 by hot pressing, forming a tightly fitted seamless covering structure; the connecting plate 13 forms a 1-3mm gap fit with the substrate 11, and the connecting plate 13 is used to fit or be close to the control panel support frame 2.

[0036] Furthermore, the edges and corners of the flexible covering layer 12 are hidden within the mating gap 14 between the connecting thin plate 13 and the substrate 11. Structural adhesive is also coated within the mating gap 14 between the connecting thin plate 13 and the substrate 11 to achieve bonding and fixation between the connecting thin plate 13 and the substrate 11. This ensures the aesthetics of the edges of the covering layer and enhances the connection strength and integrity of the stacked main body through the bonding effect of the structural adhesive.

[0037] In one exemplary embodiment, the substrate 11 has a thickness of 6-8 mm, the flexible covering layer 12 has a thickness of 2-6 mm, and the connecting plate 13 has a thickness of 1-3 mm.

[0038] Both the substrate 11 and the connecting sheet 13 include a carbon fiber skin surface layer and a PVC foam board filling core layer disposed within the carbon fiber skin surface layer, which can reduce the overall weight of the cover plate while ensuring strength. The carbon fiber skin provides excellent strength and stiffness, while the PVC foam core layer has good compressive strength and weight reduction effect. Together, they make the structure both high-strength and lightweight.

[0039] The flexible covering layer 12 is a composite leather layer, which not only ensures a soft touch effect but also enhances aesthetics, reduces the weight of the cover, and achieves lightweighting of the cover, thus playing a positive role in the overall lightweighting of the control panel.

[0040] Preferably, the composite leather layer includes an intermediate foam layer and a polyurethane surface layer and a flame-retardant adhesive underlayer connected to both sides of the intermediate foam layer.

[0041] By combining the substrate with the composite leather layer, the cover plate is integrated, which significantly reduces the overall density of the cover plate and greatly reduces its weight compared to traditional metal covers, thus achieving overall lightweighting of the control panel.

[0042] Secondly, there is a resettable support structure 3, which is installed at the far end of the stacked main body 1 to realize the opening and closing connection between the stacked main body 1 and the control panel support frame 2.

[0043] The resettable support structure 3 includes a gas spring 31, a first connector 32, and a second connector 33. The first connector 32 is installed on the far end of the inner wall of the stacked main body 1, and the second connector 33 is installed on the control panel support frame 3. The two ends of the gas spring 31 are respectively hinged to the first connector 32 and the second connector 33 to achieve resettable support of the stacked main body 1 relative to the control panel support frame 2.

[0044] When in the open state: the gas spring 31 provides support force to counteract the weight of the stacked main body 1; when in the closed state, the pre-compression stroke of the gas spring 31 ensures that the stacked main body 1 fits tightly with the support frame; when subjected to external opening force, the gas spring 31 automatically unlocks and pushes the stacked main body 1 to the maximum opening position.

[0045] The gas spring reset support structure described above ensures stable opening and closing support performance. At the same time, compared with traditional support structures, the gas spring can significantly reduce the overall weight while providing sufficient support force.

[0046] Furthermore, there is a self-locking structure 4, which is installed at the near end of the stacked main body 1 and can provide a self-locking force in the closed state to achieve a reliable locking connection between the stacked main body 1 and the control panel support frame 2.

[0047] The self-locking structure 4 includes a suction plate 41 and a magnetic suction piece 42. The suction plate 41 is locked to the near end of the inner wall of the stacked main body 1, and the magnetic suction piece 42 is locked to the position on the control panel support frame 2 corresponding to the suction plate 41.

[0048] The magnetic self-locking structure enables quick locking and unlocking, reducing the complexity of driving and maintenance. In addition, the ultra-thin magnetic structure greatly reduces the overall weight, saves installation space, and is suitable for compact layouts.

[0049] The beneficial effects of this utility model of flexible self-locking cover plate are:

[0050] The cover is integrated and has good strength. The base plate is made of carbon fiber material wrapped with PVC foam board core layer and composite leather wrapped on the surface of the base plate. The bottom is connected with a thin plate to increase the proportion of composite materials and ensure the overall appearance of the cover plate. At the same time, it greatly reduces the weight compared with traditional metal covers, which can achieve the overall lightweighting of the control panel.

[0051] It can achieve stable opening and closing support, and compared with traditional support structures, gas springs can significantly reduce the overall weight while providing sufficient support force.

[0052] By eliminating traditional mechanical locks and adopting a magnetic opening and closing mechanism, the number of parts is reduced, the overall weight is further reduced, and the complexity of driving and maintenance is also reduced, thus lowering costs.

[0053] The above description is merely an embodiment of this utility model and does not limit the patent scope of this utility model. Any equivalent structural or procedural transformations made using the content of this utility model specification, or direct or indirect applications in other related technical fields, are similarly included within the patent protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A flexible self-locking cover, characterized in that, include: Layered main body, resettable support structure, and self-locking structure. The stacked main body includes a substrate and a flexible covering layer and a connecting thin plate connected to the upper and lower sides of the substrate. The flexible covering layer is tightly attached to the upper surface of the substrate by hot pressing. The connecting thin plate forms a gap fit with the substrate. The connecting thin plate is used to fit or approach the control panel support frame. The stacked main body is equipped with a resettable support structure at its far end to enable the stacked main body to be connected to the control panel support frame in an opening and closing manner. The stacked main body is equipped with a self-locking structure at its near end, which provides a self-locking force in the closed state to achieve a locking connection between the stacked main body and the control panel support frame.

2. The flexible self-locking cover plate according to claim 1, characterized in that, Both the substrate and the connecting sheet include a carbon fiber skin surface layer and a PVC foam board filling core layer disposed within the carbon fiber skin surface layer.

3. The flexible self-locking cover plate according to claim 2, characterized in that, The thickness of the substrate is 6-8 mm, and the thickness of the connecting plate is 1-3 mm.

4. The flexible self-locking cover plate according to claim 1, characterized in that, The flexible covering layer is a composite leather layer, including an intermediate foam layer and a polyurethane surface layer and a flame-retardant adhesive underlayer connected to both sides of the intermediate foam layer.

5. The flexible self-locking cover plate according to claim 4, characterized in that, The thickness of the flexible covering layer is 2-6 mm.

6. The flexible self-locking cover plate according to claim 1, characterized in that, The gap between the connecting sheet and the substrate is 1-3 mm.

7. The flexible self-locking cover plate according to claim 6, characterized in that, The edges and corners of the flexible covering layer are hidden within the mating gap between the connecting sheet and the substrate.

8. The flexible self-locking cover plate according to claim 6, characterized in that, Structural adhesive is also applied to the gap between the connecting sheet and the substrate to achieve bonding and fixation between the connecting sheet and the substrate.

9. The flexible self-locking cover plate according to claim 1, characterized in that, The resettable support structure includes a gas spring, a first connector, and a second connector. The first connector is installed on the far end of the inner wall of the stacked main body, and the second connector is installed on the control panel support frame. The two ends of the gas spring are respectively hinged to the first connector and the second connector to achieve resettable support of the stacked main body relative to the control panel support frame.

10. The flexible self-locking cover plate according to claim 1, characterized in that, The self-locking structure includes a suction plate and a magnetic suction piece. The suction plate is locked to the near end of the inner wall of the stacked main body, and the magnetic suction piece is locked to the position on the control panel support frame corresponding to the suction plate.