Charging port cover actuator capable of preventing forgetting to close and remedying locking

Abstract

The utility model discloses an anti-forgetting-to-close remedy locking charging port cover actuator, which relates to the technical field of automobile parts, and comprises a main body assembly, an automobile fuel tank port cover, a motor arranged on the inner wall of the automobile fuel tank port cover, and a charging port arranged at the bottom of the automobile fuel tank port cover; the remedy assembly is arranged on one side of the motor and comprises a remedy part, the remedy part comprises a rotating shaft, a spring bolt block is arranged on one side of the rotating shaft, a locking ring sleeves the outer side of the rotating shaft, a fixing cover further sleeves the outer side of the rotating shaft, and a microswitch is arranged at the bottom of the fixing cover. The intelligent position detection and secondary locking device has the advantages that the intelligent position detection and secondary locking mechanism is adopted, the tightly-closed state of the fuel tank cover or the charging port cover can be accurately recognized, secondary locking can be forcibly carried out after the fuel tank cover or the charging port cover is forgotten to be closed after a vehicle is locked, potential safety hazards such as fuel leakage are eliminated, operation errors of a user are reduced, vehicle using experience is improved, and the technical defects of the industry are overcome.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of automotive parts technology, and in particular to a charging port cover actuator for preventing forgetting to close and providing a remedial locking mechanism. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, the locking mechanisms for automotive fuel tank caps and charging port caps primarily rely on mechanical push-push structures or locking mechanisms. These purely mechanical systems open and close via a push-button operation. When locking the vehicle, a signal from the vehicle's locking mechanism activates the mechanical latch to lock the fuel tank cap and charging port cap. However, this system has certain technical flaws. It cannot reliably lock the caps if they are not fully closed or forgotten to be closed. The main drawback is the inability to detect whether the fuel tank cap / charging port cap is fully closed. If the user does not completely close it, the fuel tank cap may still be easily opened after locking the vehicle, posing a risk of fuel leakage or water entering the charging port. There is no way to remedy the situation of not fully closing the cap after locking the vehicle. If the cap is forgotten to be closed and the vehicle is locked, it remains open and cannot be locked again, posing a significant safety hazard. It also relies heavily on user operation and is prone to oversight. Users may mistakenly believe it is fully closed when it is not actually locked, leading to the fuel tank cap popping open or foreign objects entering the charging port while driving. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this section is to outline some aspects of embodiments of the present invention and to briefly describe some preferred embodiments. Simplifications or omissions may be made in this section, as well as in the abstract and title of this application, to avoid obscuring the purpose of these documents; however, such simplifications or omissions should not be construed as limiting the scope of the present invention.

[0004] In view of the problems existing in the above and / or existing anti-forgot-to-close remedial locking actuators for charging port covers, this utility model is proposed.

[0005] Therefore, the problem that this invention aims to solve is that it cannot detect whether the fuel tank cap / charging port cap is closed tightly, and it cannot perform a secondary locking.

[0006] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a charging port cover actuator for preventing forgetting to close and providing emergency locking, which includes a main body component, including a car fuel tank cover, a motor is provided on the inner wall of the car fuel tank cover, and a charging port is provided at the bottom of the car fuel tank cover.

[0007] A remedial component is disposed on one side of the motor and includes a remedial part. The remedial part includes a rotating shaft, a locking tongue block is disposed on one side of the rotating shaft, a locking ring is sleeved on the outside of the rotating shaft, and a fixing cover is also sleeved on the outside of the rotating shaft. A micro switch is disposed at the bottom of the fixing cover.

[0008] As a preferred embodiment of the charging port cover actuator for the anti-forgot-to-close remedial locking described in this utility model, the remedial component further includes a detection element, which includes a fixing ring disposed at the bottom of the locking tongue block.

[0009] As a preferred embodiment of the charging port cover actuator for the anti-forgot-to-close and remedial locking described in this utility model, the fixing ring is provided with a toothed groove, and a gear is provided on the inner wall of the toothed groove.

[0010] In a preferred embodiment of the charging port cover actuator for preventing forgetting to close and remedial locking as described in this utility model, a motor bracket is sleeved on the outer side of the gear.

[0011] As a preferred embodiment of the charging port cover actuator for preventing forgetting to close and remedial locking according to the present invention, a motor is provided on the inner wall of the motor bracket.

[0012] As a preferred embodiment of the charging port cover actuator for the anti-forgot-to-close and remedial locking described in this utility model, wherein: a PIN pin is fixed at the bottom of the micro switch, and the other end of the PIN pin is fixed to one end of the motor.

[0013] As a preferred embodiment of the charging port cover actuator for the anti-forgot-to-close remedial locking described in this utility model, the remedial component further includes an opening and closing component, the opening and closing component includes a locking rod, a support plate is sleeved on the outer side of the locking rod, the other end of the support plate is fixed to one end of the car fuel tank cover, a locking block is provided on the inner wall of the support plate, and the locking block is sleeved on the outer side of the locking rod.

[0014] As a preferred embodiment of the charging port cover actuator for preventing forgetting to close and remedial locking according to the present invention, the inner wall of the support plate is further provided with a pressing rod, one end of which is fixed with a slider, and the slider is disposed to slide on the inner wall of the support plate.

[0015] As a preferred embodiment of the charging port cover actuator for preventing forgetting to close and remedial locking according to the present invention, wherein: one end of the locking block is fixed with a first spring, and the other end of the first spring is fixed with the inner wall of the support plate.

[0016] As a preferred embodiment of the charging port cover actuator for the anti-forgot-to-close and remedial locking described in this utility model, wherein: a slide bar is fixed to one end of the locking rod, a fixing plate is sleeved on the outside of the slide bar, the other end of the fixing plate is fixed to one end of the car fuel tank cover, a second spring is fixed to one end of the fixing plate, and the other end of the second spring is fixed to one end of the locking rod.

[0017] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: by adopting intelligent position detection and secondary locking mechanism, it can accurately identify the closed state of the fuel tank cap or charging port cap. If the cap is not closed after locking the car, it can be forcibly locked again, eliminating safety hazards such as fuel leakage, reducing user operation errors, improving the user experience, and also making up for the technical defects in the industry. Attached Figure Description

[0018] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of 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. Among them:

[0019] Figure 1 The overall structure diagram of the actuator for the remedial locking mechanism to prevent forgetting to close the charging port cover.

[0020] Figure 2 Diagram of the rotating shaft structure of the actuator for the remedial locking mechanism of the charging port cover in case it is forgotten to be closed.

[0021] Figure 3 Diagram of the retaining ring structure of the charging port cover actuator, designed to prevent forgetting to close and provide emergency locking.

[0022] Figure 4 A diagram showing the PIN pin structure of the charging port cover actuator, designed to prevent forgetting to close and provide emergency locking.

[0023] Figure 5 A structural diagram of the charging port of the actuator, which is designed to prevent forgetting to close the charging port cover for emergency locking.

[0024] Figure 6 The charging port cover actuator is designed to prevent forgetting to close it. Figure 5 Enlarged view of the structure at point A in the middle.

[0025] Figure 7 Diagram of the locking lever structure of the charging port cover actuator to prevent forgetting to close it.

[0026] Figure 8 Diagram of the locking ring structure of the charging port cover actuator to prevent forgetting to close it. Detailed Implementation

[0027] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features and advantages of this utility model more apparent and understandable, the specific embodiments of this utility model will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0028] Many specific details are set forth in the following description in order to provide a full understanding of the present invention. However, the present invention may also be implemented in other ways different from those described herein. Those skilled in the art can make similar extensions without departing from the spirit of the present invention. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0029] Secondly, the term "an embodiment" or "embodiment" as used herein refers to a specific feature, structure, or characteristic that may be included in at least one implementation of the present invention. The phrase "in one embodiment" appearing in different places in this specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor is it a single or selective embodiment that excludes other embodiments.

[0030] Example 1

[0031] Reference Figures 1-8 This is the first embodiment of the present utility model. This embodiment provides a charging port cover actuator for preventing forgetting to close the cover and forcibly locking it again. The charging port cover actuator includes a main body component 100 and a remedial component 200. The two work together to accurately identify the closed state of the fuel tank cover or the charging port cover. If the cover is forgotten to be closed after locking the car, it can be forcibly locked again.

[0032] The main component 100 includes a car fuel tank cap 101, a motor 102 is provided on the inner wall of the car fuel tank cap 101, and a charging port 103 is provided at the bottom of the car fuel tank cap 101.

[0033] The car fuel tank cap 101 is a device used to seal the fuel tank filler neck, mainly to prevent fuel leakage and block impurities such as dust and water vapor from entering the fuel tank. The motor 102 inside the car fuel tank cap 101 is mainly used to realize intelligent locking control. The car fuel tank cap 101 consists of two parts, both of which are hinged. The car fuel tank cap 101 is slidably connected to the charging port 103.

[0034] The remedial component 200 is located on one side of the motor 102 and includes a remedial part 201. The remedial part 201 includes a rotating shaft 2011. A locking tongue block 2012 is provided on one side of the rotating shaft 2011. A locking ring 2013 is sleeved on the outside of the rotating shaft 2011. A fixing cover 2014 is also sleeved on the outside of the rotating shaft 2011. A micro switch 2015 is provided at the bottom of the fixing cover 2014.

[0035] When it is necessary to open the charging port cover, move the locking tongue block 2012 to the left to release the movement of the rotating shaft 2011. Then move the rotating shaft 2011. The movement of the rotating shaft 2011 drives the locking ring 2013 to move. The movement of the rotating shaft 2011 also drives the fixed cover 2014 to move. The rotating shaft 2011 first moves vertically down by 2.5mm, and then rises up by 10mm. During the rising process, it simultaneously completes a 90-degree rotation, thereby opening the charging port cover.

[0036] Example 2

[0037] Reference Figures 1-8 This is the second embodiment of the present invention, which is based on the previous embodiment.

[0038] Specifically, the remedial component 200 also includes a detection element 202, which includes a retaining ring 2021, which is disposed at the bottom of the latch block 2012.

[0039] The retaining ring 2021 is used to support the locking tongue block 2012. The rotation of the retaining ring 2021 can drive the locking tongue block 2012 to move and release the locking of the rotating shaft 2011.

[0040] Specifically, the fixing ring 2021 has a toothed groove 2021-1, and a gear 2022 is provided on the inner wall of the toothed groove 2021-1.

[0041] The motor 102 is used to start the machine. The motor 102 generates power to drive the gear 2022 to rotate. The rotation of the gear 2022 will mesh with the tooth groove 2021-1 to make it rotate. The tooth groove 2021-1 drives the fixed ring 2021 to rotate.

[0042] Specifically, a motor bracket 2023 is fitted on the outside of the gear 2022.

[0043] The motor bracket 2023 is used to support the gear 2022.

[0044] Specifically, a motor 102 is installed on the inner wall of the motor bracket 2023.

[0045] The motor bracket 2023 is also used to protect the motor 102.

[0046] Example 3

[0047] Reference Figure 7 and Figure 8 This is the third embodiment of the present invention, which is based on the first two embodiments.

[0048] Specifically, the micro switch 2015 has a PIN pin 2024 fixed at its bottom, and the other end of the PIN pin 2024 is fixed to one end of the motor 102.

[0049] When closing the charging port cover, rotate the rotating shaft 2011 so that it moves vertically downward by 10mm and simultaneously completes a 90-degree rotation. When the rotating shaft 2011 touches the micro switch 2015 at the bottom of the fixed cover 2014, it bounces back upward by 2.5mm, at which point the charging port cover is closed. When locking the vehicle, the locking function is activated to ensure that the charging port cover is in a safe locked state.

[0050] After the car is locked, the motor 102 drives the gear 2022 to rotate in the opposite direction. The rotation of the gear 2022 will engage with the tooth groove 2021-1 to make it rotate. The tooth groove 2021-1 drives the fixed ring 2021 to rotate. The fixed ring 2021 drives the lock tongue block 2012 to move to the right, thus activating the locking function.

[0051] If the charging port cover is not closed, the micro switch 2015 will monitor the position of the rotating shaft 2011 in real time at the moment of locking the vehicle. Once an abnormality is detected, it will immediately send an error message to the vehicle control system, and the vehicle will then trigger an alarm to alert the driver. The driver only needs to press the charging port cover again to cause the rotating shaft 2011 to move down and touch the micro switch 2015. After the system receives the confirmation signal, the motor 102 will start immediately and drive the locking tongue block 2012 to perform a forced locking operation, thereby effectively solving the problem of the charging port cover not being closed properly due to negligence and ensuring vehicle safety.

[0052] Specifically, the remedial component 200 also includes an opening and closing component 203, which includes a locking rod 2031. A support plate 2032 is sleeved on the outside of the locking rod 2031. The other end of the support plate 2032 is fixed to one end of the car fuel tank cap 101. A locking block 2033 is provided on the inner wall of the support plate 2032. The locking block 2033 is sleeved on the outside of the locking rod 2031.

[0053] The support plate 2032 is used to support the locking rod 2031.

[0054] There are two car fuel tank caps 101, both of which are hinged. When it is necessary to open the car fuel tank cap 101 to inspect its inner wall, the locking block 2033 is pressed to move it. The moving locking block 2033 will separate from the locking rod 2031. At this time, the locking rod 2031 can be removed, thereby opening the car fuel tank cap 101.

[0055] Specifically, the inner wall of the support plate 2032 is also provided with a pressing rod 2034, and a slider 2035 is fixed at one end of the pressing rod 2034. The slider 2035 slides on the inner wall of the support plate 2032.

[0056] By moving the extrusion rod 2034, the extrusion rod 2034 causes the slider 2035 to slide on the inner wall of the support plate 2032. The slider 2035 makes the extrusion rod 2034 more stable when moving. The movement of the extrusion rod 2034 will squeeze one end of the locking block 2033 to move it. The movement of the locking block 2033 will separate it from the locking rod 2031. At this time, the positioning of the two car fuel tank caps 101 is released, and they can be opened.

[0057] Specifically, one end of the locking block 2033 is fixed with a first spring 2036, and the other end of the first spring 2036 is fixed to the inner wall of the support plate 2032.

[0058] When the locking block 2033 moves, it compresses the first spring 2036. At this time, the locking block 2033 separates from the locking rod 2031, and then the car fuel tank cap 101 can be opened for inspection. After the inspection is completed, the car fuel tank cap 101 is closed, and then the compression rod 2034 is moved. One end of the compression rod 2034 will separate from the locking block 2033, releasing the compression state of the locking block 2033. At this time, the force of the rebound of the first spring 2036 will drive the locking block 2033 to engage with the locking rod 2031, thereby closing the car fuel tank cap 101.

[0059] Specifically, a slide bar 2037 is fixed to one end of the locking rod 2031, a fixing plate 2038 is sleeved on the outside of the slide bar 2037, the other end of the fixing plate 2038 is fixed to one end of the car fuel tank cap 101, a second spring 2039 is fixed to one end of the fixing plate 2038, and the other end of the second spring 2039 is fixed to one end of the locking rod 2031.

[0060] By moving the locking rod 2031, the locking rod 2031 compresses the second spring 2039. The movement of the locking rod 2031 also causes the slide bar 2037 to slide within the fixed plate 2038. The slide bar 2037 makes the locking rod 2031 more stable when moving.

[0061] When in use, when it is necessary to open the charging port cover, the motor 102 drives the gear 2022 to rotate. The rotation of the gear 2022 will engage with the tooth groove 2021-1 to make it rotate. The tooth groove 2021-1 drives the fixed ring 2021 to rotate. The fixed ring 2021 drives the locking tongue block 2012 to move to the left. At this time, the limit on the rotating shaft 2011 is released. Then, the charging port cover is pressed to make the rotating shaft 2011 move. The movement of the rotating shaft 2011 drives the locking ring 2013 to move. The movement of the rotating shaft 2011 will also drive the fixed cover 2014 to move. The rotating shaft 2011 first moves vertically downward by 2.5mm, and then rises upward by 10mm. During the rising process, it simultaneously completes a 90-degree rotation, thereby opening the charging port cover.

[0062] When closing the charging port cover, pressing the charging port cover moves the rotating shaft 2011, causing it to move vertically downward by 10mm and simultaneously complete a 90-degree rotation. When the rotating shaft 2011 touches the micro switch 2015 at the bottom of the fixed cover 2014, it bounces back upward by 2.5mm, at which point the charging port cover is closed. When locking the vehicle, the locking function is activated to ensure that the charging port cover is in a safe locked state.

[0063] If the charging port cover is not closed, the micro switch 2015 will monitor the position of the rotating shaft 2011 in real time at the moment of locking the vehicle. Once an abnormality is detected, it will immediately send an error message to the vehicle control system, and the vehicle will then trigger an alarm to alert the driver. The driver only needs to press the charging port cover again to cause the rotating shaft 2011 to move down and touch the micro switch 2015. After the system receives the confirmation signal, the motor 102 will start immediately and drive the locking tongue block 2012 to perform a forced locking operation, thereby effectively solving the problem of the charging port cover not being closed properly due to negligence and ensuring vehicle safety.

[0064] When the car fuel tank cap 101 needs to be opened for inspection of its inner wall, the pressing rod 2034 is moved. The moving pressing rod 2034 causes the slider 2035 to slide on the inner wall of the support plate 2032. The moving pressing rod 2034 presses one end of the locking block 2033, causing it to move. The moving locking block 2033 separates from the locking rod 2031, thus releasing the positioning of the two car fuel tank caps 101. Then, by moving the locking rod 2031, the locking rod 2031 presses the second spring 2039. The moving locking rod 2031 also causes the slide bar 2037 to move within the fixed plate 2038. By sliding the locking lever 2031 away from the locking block 2033, the car can be opened for testing. After the test is completed, the car fuel tank cap 101 is closed. At this time, the movement of the locking lever 2031 is released. The force of the second spring 2039 will cause the locking lever 2031 to return to its original position. Then, the pressing lever 2034 is moved. One end of the pressing lever 2034 will separate from the locking block 2033, releasing the pressing state of the locking block 2033. At this time, the force of the first spring 2036 will cause the locking block 2033 to engage with the locking lever 2031, thereby closing the car fuel tank cap 101.

[0065] It should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solution of this utility model and are not intended to limit it. Although this utility model has been described in detail with reference to preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications or equivalent substitutions can be made to the technical solution of this utility model without departing from the spirit and scope of the technical solution of this utility model, and all such modifications or substitutions should be covered within the scope of the claims of this utility model.

Claims

1. A charging port cover actuator for preventing forgetting to close and providing a remedial locking mechanism, characterized in that: include, The main component (100) includes a car fuel tank cap (101), a motor (102) is provided on the inner wall of the car fuel tank cap (101), and a charging port (103) is provided at the bottom of the car fuel tank cap (101). A remedy assembly (200) is disposed on one side of the motor (102) and includes a remedy component (201). The remedy component (201) includes a rotating shaft (2011). A locking tongue block (2012) is disposed on one side of the rotating shaft (2011). A locking ring (2013) is sleeved on the outside of the rotating shaft (2011). A fixing cover (2014) is also sleeved on the outside of the rotating shaft (2011). A micro switch (2015) is disposed at the bottom of the fixing cover (2014).

2. The charging port cover actuator for preventing forgetting to close and providing emergency locking as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The remedial component (200) further includes a detection element (202), which includes a retaining ring (2021) disposed at the bottom of the latch block (2012).

3. The charging port cover actuator for preventing forgetting to close and providing emergency locking as described in claim 2, characterized in that: The fixing ring (2021) has a toothed groove (2021-1), and a gear (2022) is provided on the inner wall of the toothed groove (2021-1).

4. The charging port cover actuator for preventing forgetting to close and providing emergency locking as described in claim 3, characterized in that: The gear (2022) is fitted with a motor bracket (2023) on its outer side.

5. The charging port cover actuator for preventing forgetting to close and providing emergency locking as described in claim 4, characterized in that: The motor (102) is installed on the inner wall of the motor bracket (2023).

6. The charging port cover actuator for preventing forgetting to close and providing emergency locking as described in claim 5, characterized in that: The micro switch (2015) has a PIN pin (2024) fixed at its bottom, and the other end of the PIN pin (2024) is fixed to one end of the motor (102).

7. The charging port cover actuator for preventing forgetting to close and providing emergency locking as described in claim 6, characterized in that: The remedial component (200) further includes an opening and closing component (203), which includes a locking rod (2031). A support plate (2032) is sleeved on the outside of the locking rod (2031). The other end of the support plate (2032) is fixed to one end of the car fuel tank cap (101). A locking block (2033) is provided on the inner wall of the support plate (2032). The locking block (2033) is sleeved on the outside of the locking rod (2031).

8. The charging port cover actuator for preventing forgetting to close and providing emergency locking as described in claim 7, characterized in that: The inner wall of the support plate (2032) is also provided with a pressing rod (2034), and a slider (2035) is fixed at one end of the pressing rod (2034). The slider (2035) slides on the inner wall of the support plate (2032).

9. The charging port cover actuator for preventing forgetting to close and providing emergency locking as described in claim 8, characterized in that: One end of the locking block (2033) is fixed with a first spring (2036), and the other end of the first spring (2036) is fixed to the inner wall of the support plate (2032).

10. The charging port cover actuator for preventing forgetting to close and providing emergency locking as described in claim 9, characterized in that: One end of the locking rod (2031) is fixed with a slide bar (2037), and a fixing plate (2038) is sleeved on the outside of the slide bar (2037). The other end of the fixing plate (2038) is fixed to one end of the car fuel tank cap (101). One end of the fixing plate (2038) is fixed with a second spring (2039), and the other end of the second spring (2039) is fixed to one end of the locking rod (2031).

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