Electric supporting rod for automobile tail gate
By designing a scraper and cleaning cotton structure on the electric tailgate strut, the problem of poor drainage of the sponge block is solved, enabling effective cleaning of the piston rod outer wall and centralized treatment of wastewater, thus improving the waterproof performance of the electric strut.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- YANFENG PLASTIC OMNIUM YIZHENG AUTOMOTIVEEXTERIOR SYST CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-07-28
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-05
AI Technical Summary
In existing electric tailgate struts for automobiles, the sponge block itself has poor volatility and is difficult to effectively expel moisture, which may cause water vapor to be introduced when the piston rod retracts.
Design an electric tailgate strut for automobiles. A first arc-shaped shell and a second arc-shaped shell are fitted onto the outer wall of the piston sleeve. The inner wall is equipped with a scraper and a cleaning cotton. The scraper removes water droplets from the outer wall of the piston rod, and the cleaning cotton performs secondary cleaning. The water droplets are discharged into the collection component through the drain hole for convenient wastewater treatment.
It effectively prevents sewage from entering the trunk, keeps the outer wall of the piston rod clean, facilitates centralized sewage treatment, and improves the waterproof performance of the strut.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of electric strut technology, specifically an electric strut for a car tailgate. Background Technology
[0002] A power tailgate, also known as a car trunk, is a car door that can be opened and closed electrically. There is a door closing button inside the tailgate. By touching this button, the tailgate can close automatically without manual intervention. Current car tailgates usually use a design with a strut on one side and a pneumatic spring or spring on the other side to ensure the force balance when the tailgate is opened. The strut of the power tailgate opens and retracts along with the tailgate when it is opened and closed.
[0003] In the prior art, such as the announcement number CN218509281U, a strut mechanism for an electric tailgate of a vehicle is proposed. This technical solution relates to a strut mechanism for an electric tailgate of a vehicle, including a strut body. The strut body includes a piston sleeve and a piston rod. The piston rod is sleeved in the piston sleeve and the two are coaxially arranged. The piston sleeve has an opening for the piston rod to pass through. An abutment sleeve extends from the opening and includes a moisture-absorbing block with its outer wall attached to the abutment sleeve. The moisture-absorbing block is annular, and its inner wall abuts against the piston rod. The piston rod and piston sleeve are coaxially fitted. When the tailgate is closed, the piston rod is located in the piston sleeve. When the tailgate is opened, the piston rod extends out of the piston sleeve. The repeated insertion and withdrawal of the piston rod in and out of the piston sleeve can easily bring moisture into the piston sleeve. In this application, an abutting sleeve is provided at the opening, and a moisture-absorbing block is provided at the abutting sleeve. The moisture-absorbing block abuts against the piston rod. As the piston rod moves in and out, the moisture on the piston rod can be wiped clean, preventing water vapor from following the piston rod into the piston sleeve.
[0004] However, existing automotive tailgate electric struts use a sponge block to wipe away moisture or water droplets adhering to the outside of the piston rod, thus preventing water from entering the electric strut. However, the sponge is located inside the sleeve, and it is difficult to expel moisture by relying solely on the evaporation of the sponge itself. As a result, the moisture inside the sponge block increases with the continuous extension and retraction of the piston rod, which means that moisture may still be brought in when the piston rod retracts.
[0005] To address the aforementioned issues, this application proposes an electric tailgate strut. Utility Model Content
[0006] This utility model aims to provide an electric tailgate strut for automobiles, mainly to solve the problem that the internal sponge of the existing electric tailgate strut has difficulty in evaporating moisture, causing the moisture inside the sponge to increase continuously with the extension and retraction of the piston rod, and causing moisture to be brought in even when the piston rod retracts.
[0007] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model provides the following technical solution:
[0008] An electric tailgate strut for automobiles includes a piston sleeve and a piston rod. A first arc-shaped shell is connected to the upper end of the outer wall of the piston sleeve. A second arc-shaped shell is hinged to one side of the first arc-shaped shell. The first and second arc-shaped shells are sleeved on the upper end of the outer wall of the piston sleeve. A limit component is provided on the outer wall of the second arc-shaped shell. Cleaning cotton is fixedly connected to the inner walls of both the first and second arc-shaped shells. A scraper is fixedly connected to the inner walls of the first and second arc-shaped shells above the cleaning cotton. A drain hole is opened on the first arc-shaped shell. A collection component for collecting wastewater is provided on the outer wall of the first arc-shaped shell.
[0009] The working principle and beneficial effects of this utility model:
[0010] Working principle: When the electric tailgate strut is in use, as the piston rod retracts into the piston sleeve, the water droplets on the outer wall of the piston rod are scraped off by the scraper blades on the inner walls of the first and second arc-shaped shells. Then, a cleaning cotton can be used to clean the water on the outer wall of the piston rod a second time. After the water droplets on the outer wall of the piston rod are scraped off by the scraper blades, they can be drained into the collection assembly through the drain hole. After the limiting assembly is released, the first and second arc-shaped shells can be disassembled, and then the scraper blades and cleaning cotton can be cleaned. After cleaning, the first and second arc-shaped shells are put on the upper end of the outer wall of the piston sleeve and fixed by the limiting assembly. The electric strut can then be used normally.
[0011] Beneficial effects: When using this electric tailgate strut, water droplets on the outer wall of the piston rod can be scraped off with a scraper, and the water on the outer wall of the piston rod can be cleaned a second time with a cleaning cotton, thus ensuring that the outer wall of the piston rod is always clean. After the water droplets on the outer wall of the piston rod are scraped off with the scraper, they can be drained into the collection component through the drain hole. This not only effectively prevents sewage from entering the trunk of the car, but also makes it convenient for people to centrally treat sewage.
[0012] Preferably, a positioning block is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the first arc-shaped shell below the cleaning cotton. A positioning groove matching the positioning block is opened at the upper end of the outer wall of the piston sleeve. When installing the first arc-shaped shell and the second arc-shaped shell, firstly, the first arc-shaped shell is placed on the upper end of the outer wall of the piston sleeve and the positioning block on its inner wall is inserted into the positioning groove. Then, the second arc-shaped shell is rotated so that one end fits against the first arc-shaped shell. The first arc-shaped shell and the second arc-shaped shell can be fixed to the upper end of the outer wall of the piston sleeve by the limiting component, and the electric support rod can be used normally.
[0013] Preferably, the limiting component includes a sliding cavity formed on the outer wall of the second arc-shaped shell. A limiting block is slidably connected inside the sliding cavity. One side of the limiting block extends out of the sliding cavity, and a symmetrical spring is fixedly connected to the other side. The other end of the spring is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the sliding cavity. A connecting block is fixedly connected to one side of the first arc-shaped shell. A square groove matching the limiting block is formed on the connecting block. After the first arc-shaped shell is fitted onto the upper end of the outer wall of the piston sleeve, the limiting block is pressed to enter the sliding cavity. Then, the second arc-shaped shell is rotated so that one end fits against the first arc-shaped shell. Then, the limiting block is released. The limiting block will pop out under the action of the spring inside the sliding cavity and engage with the square groove on the connecting block. This fixes the first arc-shaped shell and the second arc-shaped shell on the upper end of the outer wall of the piston sleeve. After pressing the limiting block to disengage it from the square groove, the first arc-shaped shell and the second arc-shaped shell can be disassembled, making it convenient for people to clean the scraper and cleaning cotton.
[0014] Preferably, sliders are fixedly connected to both sides of the limiting block, and the inner wall of the sliding cavity is provided with a sliding groove that matches the slider. When the limiting block slides inside the sliding cavity, the sliders on both sides of the limiting block and the sliding groove on the inner wall of the sliding cavity can play a good limiting and guiding role for the limiting block. This not only makes the limiting block more stable when sliding inside the sliding cavity, but also effectively prevents the limiting block from leaving the inside of the sliding cavity.
[0015] Preferably, one corner of the limiting block extending out of the sliding cavity is set as an inclined surface. By setting one side of the limiting block as an inclined surface, after the first arc-shaped shell is fitted onto the upper end of the outer wall of the piston sleeve, when the second arc-shaped shell is rotated, the connecting block on the first arc-shaped shell will squeeze the inclined surface of the limiting block, causing it to slide automatically into the sliding cavity. When one end of the second arc-shaped shell is in contact with the first arc-shaped shell, the limiting block will pop out under the action of the spring inside the sliding cavity and engage with the square groove on the connecting block, thus fixing the first arc-shaped shell and the second arc-shaped shell to the upper end of the outer wall of the piston sleeve. This makes the installation of the first arc-shaped shell and the second arc-shaped shell more convenient.
[0016] Preferably, the collection assembly includes a collection box detachably connected to the outer wall of the first arc-shaped shell. A water inlet hole matching the drain hole is opened on one side of the collection box, and a water outlet is opened on the top of the collection box. A rubber plug matching the water outlet is fixedly connected to the top of the collection box on the side of the water outlet. During the operation of the electric strut of the car tailgate, water droplets on the outer wall of the piston rod are scraped off by the scraper and discharged into the collection box through the drain hole and the water inlet hole. After the collection box is removed, the rubber plug is pulled to open the water outlet, and then the sewage inside the collection box can be discharged through the water outlet. This not only effectively prevents sewage from entering the trunk of the car, but also makes it convenient for people to centrally treat sewage.
[0017] Preferably, a symmetrical T-shaped block is fixedly connected to one side of the collection box, and a T-shaped groove matching the T-shaped block is opened on the outer wall of the first arc-shaped shell. After inserting the T-shaped block on one side of the collection box into the T-shaped groove on the first arc-shaped shell, the collection box can be installed. The collection box can be disassembled by pulling it upward. This makes the disassembly and assembly of the collection box more convenient, thus making it easier for people to clean the sewage inside the collection box. Attached Figure Description
[0018] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the entire utility model;
[0019] Figure 2 This is a partially enlarged cross-sectional structural diagram of the present invention;
[0020] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of the limiting component of this utility model;
[0021] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the collection component of this utility model.
[0022] In the diagram: 1. Piston sleeve; 2. Piston rod; 3. First arc-shaped shell; 4. Second arc-shaped shell; 5. Cleaning cotton; 6. Scraper; 7. Drain hole; 8. Slide cavity; 9. Limiting block; 10. Spring; 11. Connecting block; 12. Square groove; 13. Slider; 14. Slide groove; 15. Collection box; 16. Water inlet; 17. Water outlet; 18. Rubber stopper; 19. T-shaped block; 20. T-shaped groove; 21. Positioning block; 22. Positioning groove. Detailed Implementation
[0023] 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.
[0024] Please see Figure 1-4An electric tailgate strut for automobiles includes a piston sleeve 1 and a piston rod 2. A first arc-shaped shell 3 is connected to the upper end of the outer wall of the piston sleeve 1. A positioning block 21 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the first arc-shaped shell 3 below a cleaning cotton 5. A second arc-shaped shell 4 is hinged to one side of the first arc-shaped shell 3. The first arc-shaped shell 3 and the second arc-shaped shell 4 are fitted onto the upper end of the outer wall of the piston sleeve 1. A positioning groove 22 matching the positioning block 21 is formed on the upper end of the outer wall of the piston sleeve 1. A limiting component is provided on the outer wall of the second arc-shaped shell 4. When installing the first arc-shaped shell 3 and the second arc-shaped shell 4, firstly, the first arc-shaped shell 3 is fitted onto the upper end of the outer wall of the piston sleeve 1, and the positioning block 21 on its inner wall is inserted into the positioning groove 22. Then, the second arc-shaped shell 4 is rotated so that one end fits against the first arc-shaped shell 3, and the limiting component is used to achieve the desired effect. The assembly can fix the first arc-shaped shell 3 and the second arc-shaped shell 4 to the upper end of the outer wall of the piston sleeve 1. The inner walls of the first arc-shaped shell 3 and the second arc-shaped shell 4 are fixedly connected with cleaning cotton 5. The inner walls of the first arc-shaped shell 3 and the second arc-shaped shell 4 are fixedly connected with scraper 6 above the cleaning cotton 5. When the electric tailgate support rod is in use, when the piston rod 2 retracts into the piston sleeve 1, the water droplets on the outer wall of the piston rod 2 can be scraped off by the scraper 6 on the inner wall of the first arc-shaped shell 3 and the second arc-shaped shell 4. Then, the water on the outer wall of the piston rod 2 can be cleaned a second time by the cleaning cotton 5. The first arc-shaped shell 3 is provided with a drain hole 7. The outer wall of the first arc-shaped shell 3 is provided with a collection component for collecting wastewater. After the water droplets on the outer wall of the piston rod 2 are scraped off by the scraper 6, they can be discharged into the collection component through the drain hole 7.
[0025] like Figure 3 As shown, the limiting assembly includes a sliding cavity 8 formed on the outer wall of the second arc-shaped shell 4. A limiting block 9 is slidably connected inside the sliding cavity 8. Slider blocks 13 are fixedly connected to both sides of the limiting block 9. A sliding groove 14 matching the slider 13 is formed on the inner wall of the sliding cavity 8. One side of the limiting block 9 extends out of the sliding cavity 8, and a symmetrical spring 10 is fixedly connected to the other side. One corner of the side of the limiting block 9 extending out of the sliding cavity 8 is set with an incline. The other end of the spring 10 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the sliding cavity 8. A connecting block 11 is fixedly connected to one side of the first arc-shaped shell 3. A square groove 12 matching the limiting block 9 is formed on the connecting block 11. The first arc-shaped shell 3... After being fitted onto the upper end of the outer wall of the piston sleeve 1, when the second arc-shaped shell 4 is rotated, the connecting block 11 on the first arc-shaped shell 3 will press the inclined surface of the limiting block 9, causing it to slide automatically into the sliding cavity 8. When one end of the second arc-shaped shell 4 is in contact with the first arc-shaped shell 3, the limiting block 9 will pop out under the action of the spring 10 inside the sliding cavity 8 and engage with the square groove 12 on the connecting block 11, thus fixing the first arc-shaped shell 3 and the second arc-shaped shell 4 onto the upper end of the outer wall of the piston sleeve 1. After pressing the limiting block 9 to disengage it from the square groove 12, the first arc-shaped shell 3 and the second arc-shaped shell 4 can be disassembled, making it convenient for people to clean the scraper 6 and the cleaning cotton 5.
[0026] like Figure 2 and Figure 4 As shown, the collection assembly includes a collection box 15 detachably connected to the outer wall of a first arc-shaped shell 3. A symmetrical T-shaped block 19 is fixedly connected to one side of the collection box 15. A T-shaped groove 20 matching the T-shaped block 19 is opened on the outer wall of the first arc-shaped shell 3. A water inlet 16 matching the drain hole 7 is opened on one side of the collection box 15. A water outlet 17 is opened on the top of the collection box 15. A rubber plug 18 matching the water outlet 17 is fixedly connected to the top of the collection box 15 on the side of the water outlet 17. During the operation of the electric strut of the car tailgate, the water droplets on the outer wall of the piston rod 2 are scraped off by the scraper 6 and discharged into the collection box 15 through the drain hole 7 and the water inlet 16. The collection box 15 can be disassembled by pulling it upward. Pulling the rubber plug 18 opens the water outlet 17, and the sewage inside the collection box 15 can then be discharged through the water outlet 17. This not only effectively prevents sewage from entering the trunk of the car, but also facilitates centralized treatment of sewage.
[0027] As can be seen from the above, the specific embodiments of this utility model are as follows:
[0028] When the electric tailgate strut of this car is in use, the piston sleeve 1 has a drive structure inside. The drive structure in this technical solution is the same as the drive structure in the electric tailgate strut mechanism proposed in announcement number CN218509281U, so it is not described in detail in this application. The drive assembly allows the piston rod 2 to retract into the piston sleeve 1. The scraper 6 on the inner walls of the first arc-shaped shell 3 and the second arc-shaped shell 4 can scrape away water droplets from the outer wall of the piston rod 2. Then, the cleaning cotton 5 can be used to clean the water from the outer wall of the piston rod 2 a second time. After being scraped away by the scraper 6, the water droplets on the outer wall of the piston rod 2 can be discharged into the collection box 15 through the drain hole 7 and the water inlet hole 16. Pulling the collection box 15 upwards allows it to be disassembled. Pulling the rubber plug 18 opens the outlet 17, allowing the wastewater inside the collection box 15 to be discharged through the outlet 17. Then, insert the T-shaped block 19 on one side of the collection box 15. After inserting the T-shaped groove 20 into the first arc-shaped shell 3, the collection box 15 can be installed. After pressing the limiting block 9 to disengage it from the square groove 12, the first arc-shaped shell 3 and the second arc-shaped shell 4 can be disassembled, making it convenient for people to clean the scraper 6 and the cleaning cotton 5. When installing the first arc-shaped shell 3 and the second arc-shaped shell 4, first put the first arc-shaped shell 3 on the upper end of the outer wall of the piston sleeve 1 and insert the positioning block 21 on its inner wall into the positioning groove 22. When rotating the second arc-shaped shell 4, the connecting block 11 on the first arc-shaped shell 3 will squeeze the inclined surface of the limiting block 9 to make it slide automatically into the sliding cavity 8. When one end of the second arc-shaped shell 4 is in contact with the first arc-shaped shell 3, the limiting block 9 will pop out under the action of the spring 10 inside the sliding cavity 8 and engage with the square groove 12 on the connecting block 11, thus fixing the first arc-shaped shell 3 and the second arc-shaped shell 4 on the upper end of the outer wall of the piston sleeve 1. The electric support rod can then be used normally.
[0029] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Although the present utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.
Claims
1. An electric tailgate strut for automobiles, comprising a piston sleeve (1) and a piston rod (2), characterized in that, A first arc-shaped shell (3) is connected to the upper end of the outer wall of the piston sleeve (1). A second arc-shaped shell (4) is hinged to one side of the first arc-shaped shell (3). The first arc-shaped shell (3) and the second arc-shaped shell (4) are sleeved on the upper end of the outer wall of the piston sleeve (1). A limit component is provided on the outer wall of the second arc-shaped shell (4). A cleaning cotton (5) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the first arc-shaped shell (3) and the second arc-shaped shell (4). A scraper (6) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the first arc-shaped shell (3) and the second arc-shaped shell (4) above the cleaning cotton (5). A drain hole (7) is opened on the first arc-shaped shell (3). A collection component for collecting wastewater is provided on the outer wall of the first arc-shaped shell (3).
2. The electric tailgate strut for automobiles according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner wall of the first arc-shaped shell (3) is fixedly connected to a positioning block (21) below the cleaning cotton (5), and the upper end of the outer wall of the piston sleeve (1) is provided with a positioning groove (22) that matches the positioning block (21).
3. The electric tailgate strut for automobiles according to claim 1, characterized in that: The limiting component includes a sliding cavity (8) opened on the outer wall of the second arc-shaped shell (4), a limiting block (9) is slidably connected inside the sliding cavity (8), one side of the limiting block (9) extends out of the sliding cavity (8), and the other side is fixedly connected to a symmetrical spring (10). The other end of the spring (10) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the sliding cavity (8). A connecting block (11) is fixedly connected to one side of the first arc-shaped shell (3), and a square groove (12) matching the limiting block (9) is opened on the connecting block (11).
4. The electric tailgate strut for automobiles according to claim 3, characterized in that: The limiting block (9) is fixedly connected to sliders (13) on both sides, and the inner wall of the sliding cavity (8) is provided with a sliding groove (14) that matches the slider (13).
5. The electric tailgate strut for automobiles according to claim 3, characterized in that: The limiting block (9) extends out of one corner of the sliding cavity (8) and is set as an inclined surface.
6. The electric tailgate strut for automobiles according to claim 1, characterized in that: The collection assembly includes a collection box (15) that is detachably connected to the outer wall of the first arc-shaped shell (3). A water inlet (16) matching the drain hole (7) is provided on one side of the collection box (15). A water outlet (17) is provided on the top of the collection box (15). A rubber plug (18) matching the water outlet (17) is fixedly connected to the top of the collection box (15) on one side of the water outlet (17).
7. The electric tailgate strut for automobiles according to claim 6, characterized in that: A symmetrical T-shaped block (19) is fixedly connected to one side of the collection box (15), and a T-shaped groove (20) matching the T-shaped block (19) is opened on the outer wall of the first arc shell (3).