An electric de-icing device for vehicles with concealed door handles and charging covers.

Abstract

This utility model belongs to the technical field of automotive door handles and charging covers. It discloses an electric de-icing device for a concealed door handle and charging cover for vehicles, comprising a door handle, a charging cover, and an electric de-icing device. A heating element is integrated into the door handle, specifically connected to the inside of a customized groove via a plate. The heating element transfers heat to the outer shell via heat transfer, quickly and efficiently heating the exposed parts of the handle and charging cover opening that come into contact with the external environment, as well as the gaps between the door handle and the door handle groove, and between the charging cover and the charging cover groove. This rapidly melts ice, snow, and frost in the corresponding areas, allowing the concealed door handle and charging cover to open smoothly and improving driving comfort for the driver and passengers. The flexible thin-film heating element structure can handle various complex designs, with superior bending and positioning performance compared to electric heating wires. The heating method is safer and more reliable, with faster heat transfer efficiency, further improving the adaptability of the device.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the technical field of automobile door handles and charging covers, specifically an electric de-icing device for a hidden door handle and charging cover for vehicles. Background Technology

[0002] In winter or frigid weather, when a car is parked or driven in low-temperature environments or in heavy snow or freezing rain, the car's concealed door handles and charging / refueling port covers are exposed to the harsh low temperatures. This can cause icing issues at the gaps between the door handle and the door handle slot, and between the charging / refueling port cover and the vehicle's charging / refueling port. This can prevent the concealed door handles from opening or from popping out automatically, and prevent the charging / refueling port cover and the vehicle's charging / refueling port from opening smoothly, affecting driving and passenger comfort. Utility Model Content

[0003] To address the problems mentioned in the background art, this utility model provides an electric de-icing device for concealed door handles and charging covers for vehicles, thereby solving the problems of poor heating safety and adaptability of car door handles and charging covers.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: an electric de-icing device for a concealed door handle and charging cover for vehicles, characterized in that it includes a door handle, a charging cover, and an electric de-icing device. The electric de-icing device is composed of thermally conductive aluminum, a heating element, electrode posts, and a plug plate. The thermally conductive aluminum is set as a rounded rectangular strip and connected to the top of the heating element. The heating element is set as a rounded rectangular ring. The thermally conductive aluminum covers the top surface of the heating element. The electrode posts are set on the side of the heating element. The plug plate is installed at the bottom of both sides of the heating element. The electric de-icing device is inserted inside the door handle and the charging cover.

[0005] Optionally, the door handle includes a handle, a pivot, a switch, a locking rod, and a housing. The locking rod is installed at the bottom of the handle. Both the handle and the locking rod are located inside the housing, which is hollow. The pivot is inserted into the handle and its left and right ends are engaged with the housing. The electric de-icing device is filled between the housing and the handle, and the thermally conductive aluminum is secured to the top of the housing. The inner wall of the housing has a custom groove, and the electrode post and the insertion plate are secured in the custom groove. The switch is located on the top surface of the handle.

[0006] Optionally, the charging cover includes a base, a torsion bar, a locking actuator, a sealing cover, and a cover plate. The base is configured as a rounded rectangular ring. An electric de-icing device is provided on the side of the base facing the interior of the vehicle body. The thermally conductive aluminum is connected to the base. The torsion bar is connected to the bottom of the base. The other end of the torsion bar is connected to the locking actuator. A sealing cover is provided on the side of the locking actuator facing away from the base. The shape and size of the sealing cover are consistent with the opening of the base. A cover plate is provided on the sealing cover. The shape of the cover plate is consistent with the charging port of the car body. A switch is provided on the cover plate.

[0007] Optionally, a temperature sensor is provided on the thermally conductive aluminum.

[0008] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0009] In this invention, the heating element is integrated into the concealed door handle, specifically connected to the inside of a customized groove via a plug plate; and the heating element is also integrated into the inside of the handle cover. The handle and the outer shell are made of modified plastic material with high thermal conductivity and aluminum material with high thermal conductivity. The heating element is a KW and PTC electric heating element, electrically connected to the vehicle controller. The heating element transfers heat to the outer shell through heat transfer, which can quickly and efficiently transfer heat to the exposed parts of the handle and charging cover opening that are in contact with the external environment, as well as the gap between the door handle and the door handle groove, and the gap between the charging cover and the charging cover groove. This allows the heated area to melt the ice, snow, freezing rain, and frost in the corresponding location, maximizing thermal efficiency and enabling the concealed door handle and charging cover opening to open smoothly.

[0010] This invention can improve the driving comfort of drivers and passengers. The flexible thin-film heating element structure can cope with various complex design structures. Its bending and positioning performance is better than that of electric heating wire. The heating method is safer and more reliable, and the heat transfer efficiency is faster, further improving the adaptability of the device. Attached Figure Description

[0011] Figure 1 This is a front view schematic diagram of the overall structure of the door handle of this utility model;

[0012] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the door handle in this utility model;

[0013] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the heating element structure in this utility model;

[0014] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the outer shell structure in this utility model;

[0015] Figure 5 This is a front view schematic diagram of the charging cover in this utility model;

[0016] Figure 6 This is a rear view schematic diagram of the charging cover in this utility model;

[0017] In the picture:

[0018] 1. Door handle; 2. Charging cover; 3. Electric de-icing device; 4. Thermally conductive aluminum; 5. Heating element; 6. Electrode post; 7. Insert plate; 8. Handle; 9. Rotating shaft; 10. Switch; 11. Locking lever; 12. Housing; 13. Custom groove; 14. Base; 15. Torsion bar; 16. Locking actuator; 17. Sealing cover; 18. Cover plate; 19. Temperature sensor. Detailed Implementation

[0019] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0020] like Figures 1 to 6 As shown, this utility model provides an electric de-icing device for a hidden door handle and charging cover for vehicles. It is characterized by comprising a door handle 1, a charging cover 2, and an electric de-icing device 3. The electric de-icing device 3 consists of a thermally conductive aluminum 4, a heating element 5, electrode posts 6, and an insert plate 7. The thermally conductive aluminum 4 is a rounded rectangular strip connected to the top of the heating element 5. The heating element 5 is a rounded rectangular ring. The thermally conductive aluminum 4 covers the top surface of the heating element 5. The electrode posts 6 are disposed on the side of the heating element 5. The insert plate 7 is installed at the bottom of both sides of the heating element 5. The electric de-icing device 3 is inserted inside the door handle 1 and the charging cover 2.

[0021] The above solution is adopted: In this utility model, the heating element 5 is integrated into the hidden door handle 1, specifically connected to the inside of the customized groove 13 through the insert plate 7. The handle 8 and the outer shell 12 are made of modified plastic material with high thermal conductivity and aluminum material with high thermal conductivity. The heating element 5 is a KW and PTC electric heating element 5, which is electrically connected to the vehicle controller. The heating element 5 transfers heat to the outer shell 12 through heat transfer, which can quickly and efficiently transfer heat to the exposed parts of the handle 8 and the charging cover opening that are in contact with the external environment, as well as the gap between the door handle 1 and the door handle 1 groove, and the gap between the charging cover 2 and the charging cover 2 groove, so that the heating area can melt the ice, snow and freezing rain and frost in the corresponding position, and the thermal efficiency is maximized, so that the hidden door handle and the charging cover opening can be opened smoothly.

[0022] The door handle 1 includes a handle 8, a pivot 9, a switch 10, a locking rod 11, and a housing 12. The locking rod 11 is installed at the bottom of the handle 8. Both the handle 8 and the locking rod 11 are located inside the housing 12, which is hollow. The pivot 9 is inserted into the handle 8 and its left and right ends are engaged with the housing 12. The electric de-icing device 3 is filled between the housing 12 and the handle 8, and the thermally conductive aluminum 4 is secured to the top of the housing 12. The inner wall of the housing 12 is provided with a custom groove 13, in which the electrode post 6 and the insert plate 7 are secured. The switch 10 is located on the top surface of the handle 8.

[0023] The charging cover 2 includes a base 14, a torsion bar 15, a locking actuator 16, a sealing cover 17, and a cover plate 18. The base 14 is a rounded rectangular ring. An electric de-icing device 3 is provided on the side of the base 14 facing the interior of the vehicle body. The heat-conducting aluminum 4 is connected to the base 14. The torsion bar 15 is connected to the bottom of the base 14. The other end of the torsion bar 15 is connected to the locking actuator 16. A sealing cover 17 is provided on the side of the locking actuator 16 facing away from the base 14. The shape and size of the sealing cover 17 are consistent with the opening of the base 14. A cover plate 18 is provided on the sealing cover 17. The shape of the cover plate 18 is consistent with the charging port of the car body. A switch 10 is provided on the cover plate 18.

[0024] By adopting the above solution, the driving comfort of the driver and passengers can be improved. The flexible thin film heating element 5 electric heating element structure can cope with various complex design structures. Its bending and avoidance performance is better than that of electric heating wire. The heating method is safer and more reliable, and the heat transfer efficiency is faster, further improving the adaptability of the device.

[0025] A temperature sensor 19 is provided on the heating element 5.

[0026] The above solution is adopted: temperature sensor 19 monitors the temperature of heating element 5 in real time and automatically starts and stops heating element 5 according to the ambient temperature to avoid unnecessary energy consumption.

[0027] The working principle and usage process of this utility model: In this utility model, the heating element 5 is integrated into the hidden door handle 1, specifically connected to the inside of the customized groove 13 through the insert plate 7. The handle 8 and the outer shell 12 are made of modified plastic material with high thermal conductivity and aluminum material with high thermal conductivity. The heating element 5 is a KW and PTC electric heating element 5, which is electrically connected to the vehicle controller. The heating element 5 transfers heat to the outer shell 12 through heat transfer, which can quickly and efficiently transfer heat to the exposed parts of the handle 8 and the charging cover opening that are in contact with the external environment, as well as the gap between the door handle 1 and the door handle 1 groove, and the gap between the charging cover 2 and the charging cover 2 groove, so that the heating area can melt the ice, snow and freezing rain and frost in the corresponding location. The thermal efficiency is maximized, so that the hidden door handle and the charging cover opening can be opened smoothly, and the driving comfort of the driver and passengers can be improved. The flexible film heating element 5 electric heating element structure can cope with various complex design structures. The bending and avoidance performance is better than that of electric heating wire. The heating method is safer and more reliable, and the heat transfer efficiency is faster, further improving the adaptability of the device.

[0028] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such process, method, article, or apparatus.

[0029] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A vehicle electric de-icing device for a hidden door handle and a charging cover, characterized by, The device includes a door handle (1), a charging cover (2), and an electric de-icing device (3). The electric de-icing device (3) is composed of thermally conductive aluminum (4), a heating element (5), an electrode post (6), and a plug plate (7). The thermally conductive aluminum (4) is set as a rounded rectangular strip and connected to the top of the heating element (5). The heating element (5) is set as a rounded rectangular ring. The thermally conductive aluminum (4) covers the top surface of the heating element (5). The electrode post (6) is set on the side of the heating element (5). The plug plate (7) is installed at the bottom of both sides of the heating element (5). The electric de-icing device (3) is inserted inside the door handle (1) and the charging cover (2).

2. The electric de-icing device for a hidden door handle and charging cover of a vehicle according to claim 1, characterized by, The door handle (1) includes a handle (8), a pivot (9), a switch (10), a locking rod (11), and a housing (12). The locking rod (11) is installed at the bottom of the handle (8). Both the handle (8) and the locking rod (11) are located inside the housing (12). The housing (12) is hollow inside. The pivot (9) is inserted into the handle (8) and its left and right ends are engaged with the housing (12). The electric de-icing device (3) is filled between the housing (12) and the handle (8). The thermally conductive aluminum (4) is secured to the top of the housing (12). The inner wall of the housing (12) is provided with a custom groove (13). The electrode post (6) and the insert plate (7) are both secured in the custom groove (13). The switch (10) is located on the top surface of the handle (8).

3. The electric de-icing device for a hidden door handle and charging cover of a vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that, The charging cover (2) includes a base (14), a torsion bar (15), a locking actuator (16), a sealing cover (17), and a cover plate (18). The base (14) is set as a rounded rectangular ring. An electric de-icing device (3) is provided on the side of the base (14) facing the interior of the vehicle body. The thermally conductive aluminum (4) is connected to the base (14). The torsion bar (15) is connected to the bottom of the base (14). The other end of the torsion bar (15) is connected to the locking actuator (16). A sealing cover (17) is provided on the side of the locking actuator (16) facing away from the base (14). The shape and size of the sealing cover (17) are consistent with the opening of the base (14). A cover plate (18) is provided on the sealing cover (17). The shape of the cover plate (18) is consistent with the charging port of the car body. A switch (10) is provided on the cover plate (18).

4. The electric de-icing device for a hidden door handle and charging cover of a vehicle according to claim 1, characterized by, A temperature sensor (19) is provided on the heating element (5).

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