Charging port box assembly for a vehicle and vehicle

Abstract

The utility model discloses a charging port box assembly and vehicle for vehicle. The utility model discloses a charging port box assembly includes: port box body, port box outer sheet and sealing element, the port box body is formed with the containing chamber that opens towards outside inside, is provided with the charging seat in the containing chamber, the port box outer sheet is set up in the port box body, and the port box outer sheet can select to close or open the open mouth of containing chamber, the sealing element is integrative with the port box body, and at least part edge of sealing element is suitable when the port box outer sheet closes containing chamber and with the port box outer sheet stop to seal containing chamber. The utility model discloses a charging box assembly and make sealing element and port box body integrative, so that the hinge mould does not need to consider soft glue forming part again, simplifies the design complexity of hinge mould, and the cost is reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of vehicles, and in particular to a charging port box assembly for vehicles and the vehicle itself. Background Technology

[0002] The charging port box on new energy vehicles is the charging location, and a charging socket is installed inside the box. Therefore, the sealing performance of the charging port box is crucial to ensuring the safety of the charging socket and the vehicle. Related technologies typically involve placing a seal on the hinge and overlapping it with the edge of the charging port box for sealing. However, this sealing method has a complex molding process, high hinge mold costs, and requires the hinge to be widened and have a uniform gap around the entire circumference of the charging port box to ensure the seal can be evenly overlapped, resulting in high costs. Utility Model Content

[0003] This invention aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. Therefore, one objective of this invention is to provide a charging port assembly for vehicles. According to this invention, the charging port assembly integrally molds the sealing element with the port body, eliminating the need to consider the soft rubber molding part in the hinge mold, thus simplifying the design complexity of the hinge mold and reducing costs.

[0004] This utility model also proposes a vehicle that includes the above-mentioned charging box assembly.

[0005] The charging port box assembly according to this utility model includes: a port box body, a port box outer plate, and a sealing member. The port box body has an externally open receiving cavity, and a charging base is disposed in the receiving cavity. The port box outer plate is closably disposed on the port box body, and the port box outer plate can selectively close or open the opening of the receiving cavity. The sealing member is integrally formed with the port box body, and at least a portion of the edge of the sealing member is adapted to abut against the port box outer plate to seal the receiving cavity when the port box outer plate closes the receiving cavity.

[0006] The charging port assembly of this utility model includes a port body with an outwardly opening cavity. This cavity accommodates the charging base, preventing it from being exposed and improving its safety. The opening of the cavity is fitted with a closable outer panel. When charging is needed, the outer panel can be opened to connect the charging base to an external power source. After charging is complete, the connection is disconnected, and the outer panel is closed. A sealing element is integrally formed with the port body and, when the outer panel is closed, abuts against the inner surface of the outer panel to seal the opening of the cavity, preventing dust and impurities from entering and damaging the charging base. In related technologies, the sealing rubber is molded onto the hinge, which requires a complex hinge mold structure to achieve the rubber molding and increases the difficulty and cost of mold design and manufacturing. This utility model, by integrally molding the sealing element with the port body, eliminates the need for a separate rubber molding component in the hinge mold, greatly simplifying the design complexity and reducing costs.

[0007] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the sealing element is disposed around the opening of the receiving cavity.

[0008] According to one embodiment of the present invention, a water guide groove is formed on the sealing element.

[0009] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the sealing element includes: a side sealing element and an internal sealing element, the side sealing element being disposed at the edge of the opening of the receiving cavity, the side sealing element being adapted to abut against the side of the vehicle body; the internal sealing element being connected to the side sealing element, the internal sealing element being adapted to abut against the outer panel of the housing; wherein, the water guide groove is formed on the side sealing element and / or the internal sealing element.

[0010] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the internal seal is disposed on the side of the side seal near the outer plate of the mouth box, and the internal seal extends obliquely in the direction toward the outer plate of the mouth box and defines the water guide groove between the internal seal and the side seal.

[0011] According to one embodiment of the present invention, when the outer panel of the mouth box is closed, the internal sealing element is interference-fitted with the inner surface of the outer panel of the mouth box.

[0012] According to one embodiment of the present invention, when the outer panel of the mouth box is closed, the distance between the inner surface of the outer panel of the mouth box and the edge of the open opening of the receiving cavity is d1, and the distance between the end of the free end of the internal seal and the edge of the open opening of the receiving cavity is d2, and satisfies: 0.3mm≤d2-d1≤0.7mm.

[0013] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the charging port box assembly further includes: a hinge, the hinge being rotatably disposed on the port box body, the hinge being provided with a connecting portion connected to the outer plate of the port box, the outer plate of the port box being adapted to rotate with the connecting portion to close or open the receiving cavity.

[0014] According to one embodiment of the present invention, at least a portion of the hinge is housed within the receiving cavity.

[0015] The vehicle according to this utility model is briefly described below.

[0016] The vehicle according to this utility model includes the charging port box assembly in the above embodiments. Since the vehicle according to this utility model is equipped with the charging port box assembly in the above embodiments, the charging port box assembly achieves sealing by integrally molding the sealing element with the box body, effectively preventing external moisture and dust from entering the charging port box, thus improving vehicle safety. Furthermore, it eliminates the need for sealing design on the hinge, reducing the complexity of the charging port box assembly structure and lowering manufacturing costs.

[0017] Additional aspects and advantages of this invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0018] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of this utility model will become apparent and readily understood from the description of the embodiments taken in conjunction with the following drawings, in which:

[0019] Figure 1 This is an exploded view of a charging port box assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of a charging port box assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0021] Figure label:

[0022] Charging port box assembly 1;

[0023] The main body of the mouth box 11, the receiving cavity 111;

[0024] Mouth box outer panel 12;

[0025] Seal 13, side seal 131, internal seal 132, water guide groove 133;

[0026] Hinge 14, Connector 141. Detailed Implementation

[0027] The embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain this utility model, and should not be construed as limiting this utility model.

[0028] The charging port box on new energy vehicles is the charging location, and a charging socket is installed inside the box. Therefore, the sealing performance of the charging port box is crucial to ensuring the safety of the charging socket and the vehicle. Related technologies typically involve placing a seal on the hinge and overlapping it with the edge of the charging port box for sealing. However, this sealing method has a complex molding process, high hinge mold costs, and requires the hinge to be widened and have a uniform gap around the entire circumference of the charging port box to ensure the seal can be evenly overlapped, resulting in high costs.

[0029] The following is for reference. Figures 1-2 This invention describes a charging port box assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0030] The charging port box assembly 1 according to the present invention includes: a port box body 11, a port box outer plate 12, and a sealing member 13. The port box body 11 has an opening cavity 111 facing outward, and a charging base is disposed in the cavity 111. The port box outer plate 12 is closably disposed on the port box body 11, and the port box outer plate 12 can selectively close or open the opening of the cavity 111. The sealing member 13 is integrally formed with the port box body 11, and at least a portion of the edge of the sealing member 13 is adapted to abut against the port box outer plate 12 to seal the cavity 111 when the port box outer plate 12 closes the cavity 111.

[0031] The charging port assembly 1 of this utility model includes a port body 11, within which an outwardly opening receiving cavity 111 is formed. The receiving cavity 111 can accommodate the charging socket to prevent it from being exposed, thus improving the safety of the charging socket. An openable and closable outer plate 12 is provided at the opening of the receiving cavity 111. When charging is required, the outer plate 12 can be opened to connect the charging socket to an external power source; after charging is completed, the connection between the charging socket and the external power source is disconnected and the outer plate 12 is closed. A sealing member 13 is integrally formed with the port body 11 and can abut against the inner surface of the outer plate 12 when the outer plate 12 is closed to seal the opening of the receiving cavity 111, preventing external dust and impurities from entering the receiving cavity 111 and damaging the charging socket. In related technologies, the sealing soft rubber is molded on the hinge 14, which not only requires the hinge 14 mold to have a complex structure to achieve the soft rubber molding, but also increases the difficulty and cost of mold design and manufacturing; while the present invention integrally molds the sealing element 13 with the opening box body 11, so that the hinge 14 mold no longer needs to consider the soft rubber molding part, which greatly simplifies the design complexity of the hinge 14 mold and reduces the cost.

[0032] Furthermore, in related technologies, the X-axis length of the charging port actuator needs to be increased by 5mm to provide space for the soft rubber overlap. This results in an excessively large X-axis dimension of the charging port, which not only affects the overall aesthetics of the vehicle's charging port area but may also adversely affect the layout of other vehicle components. The charging port assembly 1 of this invention integrates the sealing element 13 with the charging port body 11, eliminating the need for additional soft rubber overlap space at the hinge 14. This reduces the overall X-axis length of the charging port assembly 1, making its layout on the vehicle more compact and rational, improving the aesthetics of the charging port area, and providing more space for the installation and layout of other internal vehicle components. Simultaneously, since the sealing element 13 is integrally formed with the charging port body 11, it no longer relies on the soft rubber on the hinge 14 for sealing. Therefore, the hinge 14 does not need to be widened to meet sealing requirements, thus reducing its size, material consumption, and weight. This contributes to lightweight vehicle design and improves fuel economy or driving range.

[0033] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the sealing element 13 is disposed around the open opening of the receiving cavity 111. By distributing the sealing element 13 around the open opening of the receiving cavity 111, a continuous and complete seal is formed over the entire open area. Compared to a non-circular sealing structure, this avoids gaps caused by discontinuous sealing, effectively preventing external moisture, dust, debris, etc., from entering the receiving cavity 111 through gaps at the edge of the open opening, providing more reliable protection for the charging socket inside the receiving cavity 111 and improving vehicle safety. Furthermore, when the outer panel 12 of the receiving cavity 111 is closed, the surrounding sealing element 13 can evenly abut against the outer panel 12 of the receiving cavity, providing uniform support force to the outer panel 12. This results in a tighter and more stable contact between the sealing element 13 and the outer panel 12, reducing loosening or abnormal noise caused by vibration or external forces.

[0034] According to one embodiment of this utility model, a water guiding groove 133 is formed on the sealing member 13. During vehicle use, the charging port box may encounter wet environments such as rain. The water guiding groove 133 formed on the sealing member 13 provides a clear guiding path for rainwater, allowing rainwater to quickly and smoothly drain out of the charging port box assembly 1 area along the water guiding groove 133. The presence of the water guiding groove 133 effectively prevents rainwater from staying on the surface of the sealing member 13 for a long time, reducing the possibility of water stains remaining. Even if a small amount of rainwater splashes onto the sealing member 13, it will be quickly guided out by the water guiding groove 133, preventing water stains from drying on the sealing member 13 and forming scale or stains, thus maintaining the cleanliness and appearance of the charging port box assembly 1. In cold environments, if rainwater accumulates inside the charging port box, it can easily freeze. The water channel 133 on the seal 13 greatly reduces the risk of rainwater accumulating and freezing inside the charging port box by timely draining rainwater. This avoids the seal 13 from freezing together with the outer panel 12 of the port box, which would affect the normal opening and closing of the outer panel 12 of the port box and ensure the normal use of the charging port box assembly 1 in low-temperature environments.

[0035] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the sealing member 13 includes: a side sealing member 131 and an inner sealing member 132. The side sealing member 131 is disposed at the edge of the opening of the receiving cavity 111 and is adapted to abut against the side of the vehicle body. The inner sealing member 132 is connected to the side sealing member 131 and is adapted to abut against the outer plate 12 of the housing. A water guide groove 133 is formed on the side sealing member 131 and / or the inner sealing member 132.

[0036] The charging port box assembly 1 is equipped with a side seal 131 and an internal seal 132. The side seal 131 can seal against the side of the vehicle body, and the internal seal 132 can seal against the outer panel 12 of the box. Specifically, the seal 131 is subdivided into a side seal 131 and an internal seal 132, forming a layered sealing structure. The side seal 131 is located at the edge of the open opening of the receiving cavity 111 and abuts against the side of the vehicle body, effectively preventing external moisture, dust, etc. from entering through the connection gap between the box body 11 and the vehicle body. The internal seal 132 abuts against the outer panel 12 of the box, further ensuring the airtightness of the receiving cavity 111. Compared with a single sealing structure, the layered sealing method can provide a more reliable sealing effect, providing all-round protection for the charging socket inside the receiving cavity 111.

[0037] Furthermore, water guide grooves 133 are formed on the side seals 131 and / or the internal seals 132, providing a flexible water guide layout option. Depending on actual design and usage requirements, water guide grooves 133 can be provided on the side seals 131, the internal seals 132, or both. If the main water source is rain or other issues at the connection between the vehicle body and the junction box, the water guide grooves 133 on the side seals 131 can quickly drain the water. If water easily accumulates when the junction box outer panel 12 is closed, the water guide grooves 133 on the internal seals 132 can then function effectively. This flexible water guide layout can more effectively handle water flow from different directions and sources, improving drainage efficiency.

[0038] According to one embodiment of the present invention, an internal seal 132 is disposed on the side of the side seal 131 near the outer panel 12 of the charging port box. The internal seal 132 extends obliquely toward the outer panel 12 of the charging port box and defines a water guide groove 133 between itself and the side seal 131. The side seal 131 mainly seals the edge of the opening of the receiving cavity 111 with the side of the vehicle body to prevent external liquids and impurities from entering from the connection between the vehicle body and the charging port box. The internal seal 132 is disposed on the side of the side seal 131 toward the outer panel 12 of the charging port box and extends obliquely toward the outer panel 12 of the charging port box. When the outer panel 12 of the charging port box is closed, the internal seal 132 can directly abut against the inner surface of the outer panel 12 of the charging port box (i.e., the surface facing the inside of the receiving cavity 111) and provide a seal, preventing liquid from seeping in between the outer panel 12 of the charging port box and the receiving cavity 111, thereby enhancing the sealing performance of the charging port box assembly 1 and providing more reliable protection for the charging socket inside the receiving cavity 111.

[0039] The internal seal 132 and the side seal 131 together define the water guide groove 133 without adding extra space, which is beneficial to the overall layout and design of the vehicle charging port area and provides more space for the installation and arrangement of other vehicle components. Moreover, the internal seal 132 is located on the side of the side seal 131 facing the outer panel 12 of the charging port box, so that the internal seal 132 and the side seal 131 form a mutual support and fixation effect, which improves the structural stability of the charging port box assembly 1.

[0040] The internal seal 132 extends obliquely toward the outer panel 12 of the charging port box. When rainwater or other liquids enter the charging port box area, the obliquely extended internal seal 132 can guide the liquid to flow quickly along its oblique surface to the water guide channel 133, and the water can be discharged in time through the water guide channel 133, which improves the drainage efficiency and prevents the liquid from accumulating around the seal 13 and even entering the receiving cavity 111 to damage the charging socket, thereby improving the safety of the vehicle.

[0041] According to one embodiment of this utility model, when the outer panel 12 of the charging port is closed, the internal seal 132 is in an interference fit with the inner surface of the outer panel 12. This interference fit means that there is a tight, pressing contact between the internal seal 132 and the inner surface of the outer panel 12, completely eliminating any gaps between them. During vehicle use, whether in rainy weather or other situations that may allow liquids to enter the charging port, the interference fit effectively prevents external liquids, dust, and impurities from entering the receiving cavity 111 through the gap between the outer panel 12 and the internal seal 132, thus providing reliable sealing protection for the charging port.

[0042] According to one embodiment of this utility model, when the outer panel 12 of the housing is closed, the distance between the inner surface of the outer panel 12 and the open edge of the receiving cavity 111 is d1, and the distance between the free end of the internal seal 132 and the open edge of the receiving cavity 111 is d2, satisfying the condition: 0.3mm≤d2-d1≤0.7mm. Specifying 0.3mm≤d2-d1≤0.7mm ensures that when the outer panel 12 is closed, the internal seal 132 and the inner surface of the outer panel 12 form a proper interference fit. If d2-d1 is less than 0.3mm, the interference fit is too small, which may not effectively eliminate the tiny gap between the outer panel 12 of the charging port and the internal seal 132, resulting in a poor seal. External moisture and dust can easily enter the receiving cavity 111, affecting the stability and safety of the charging dock. If d2-d1 is greater than 0.7mm, the interference fit is too large, causing excessive compression of the internal seal 132, which may lead to deformation or damage of the seal 132, and even affect the normal opening and closing of the outer panel 12, thus compromising the sealing effect. A setting of 0.3mm ≤ d2-d1 ≤ 0.7mm ensures that the internal seal 132 fits tightly against the inner surface of the outer panel 12, forming a reliable sealing barrier and effectively preventing external substances from entering the receiving cavity 111. In actual design, the value of d2-d1 can preferably be 0.5mm.

[0043] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the charging port assembly 1 further includes a hinge 14, which is rotatably disposed on the port body 11. The hinge 14 has a connecting portion 141 that connects to the outer panel 12 of the port. The outer panel 12 is adapted to rotate with the connecting portion 141 to close or open the receiving cavity 111. The rotation of the hinge 14 provides precise positioning and guidance for the opening or closing of the outer panel 12. During the opening and closing of the outer panel 12, the hinge 14 ensures that the outer panel 12 moves along a predetermined trajectory, avoiding problems such as shaking or offset during movement, making operation smoother and more accurate, and improving the user experience. Moreover, the hinge 14, as the connecting portion 141 between the port body 11 and the outer panel 12, provides reliable connection and support. The hinge 14 can withstand various forces generated during the opening and closing of the outer panel 12 of the charging port box, such as gravity and operating force, ensuring that the connection between the outer panel 12 of the charging port box and the body 11 of the charging port box is firm and will not loosen or fall off, thus enhancing the overall structural stability of the charging port box assembly 1.

[0044] According to one embodiment of the present invention, at least a portion of the hinge 14 is housed within the receiving cavity 111. Housed within the receiving cavity 111, at least a portion of the hinge 14, effectively reduces the space occupied by the charging port assembly 1 on the exterior of the vehicle, providing more space for the installation and layout of other components, improving the overall space utilization efficiency of the vehicle, and making the vehicle appearance more compact and aesthetically pleasing.

[0045] The vehicle according to this utility model is briefly described below.

[0046] The vehicle according to this utility model includes the charging port box assembly 1 in the above embodiments. Since the vehicle according to this utility model is equipped with the charging port box assembly 1 in the above embodiments, the charging port box assembly 1 achieves sealing by integrally molding the sealing member 13 with the box body 11, effectively preventing external moisture and dust from entering the charging port box, thus improving the safety of the vehicle. Furthermore, there is no need for a sealing design on the hinge 14, which reduces the complexity of the structure of the charging port box assembly 1 and reduces manufacturing costs.

[0047] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "transverse", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model.

[0048] In the description of this utility model, "first feature" and "second feature" may include one or more of the features.

[0049] In the description of this utility model, "multiple" means two or more.

[0050] In the description of this utility model, the first feature being "above" or "below" the second feature may include the first and second features being in direct contact, or it may include the first and second features not being in direct contact but being in contact through another feature between them.

[0051] In the description of this utility model, the terms "above", "over" and "on top" for the first feature and the second feature include the first feature being directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicate that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature.

[0052] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "illustrative embodiment," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0053] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will understand 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 claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A charging port box assembly for a vehicle, characterized in that, include: The mouth box body (11) has an opening cavity (111) that faces outwards, and a charging base is provided in the opening cavity (111). The outer panel (12) of the mouth box is closably disposed on the mouth box body (11), and the outer panel (12) can selectively close or open the opening of the receiving cavity (111); A sealing element (13) is integrally formed with the mouth box body (11), and at least a portion of the edge of the sealing element (13) is adapted to abut against the mouth box outer plate (12) to seal the mouth box (111) when the mouth box outer plate (12) closes the receiving cavity (111).

2. The charging port box assembly for a vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that, The seal (13) surrounds the opening of the receiving cavity (111).

3. The charging port box assembly for a vehicle according to claim 2, characterized in that, A water guide groove (133) is formed on the seal (13).

4. The charging port box assembly for a vehicle according to claim 3, characterized in that, The seal (13) includes: A side seal (131) is disposed at the edge of the opening of the receiving cavity (111) and the side seal (131) is adapted to abut against the side of the vehicle body. An internal seal (132) is connected to the side seal (131), and the internal seal (132) is adapted to abut against the outer panel (12) of the mouth box; wherein The water guide groove (133) is formed on the side seal (131) and / or the internal seal (132).

5. The charging port box assembly for a vehicle according to claim 4, characterized in that, The internal seal (132) is disposed on the side of the side seal (131) near the outer plate (12) of the mouth box, and the internal seal (132) extends obliquely toward the outer plate (12) of the mouth box and defines the water guide groove (133) between it and the side seal (131).

6. The charging port box assembly for a vehicle according to claim 5, characterized in that, When the outer panel (12) of the mouth box is closed, the internal seal (132) is interference-fitted with the inner surface of the outer panel (12).

7. The charging port box assembly for a vehicle according to claim 6, characterized in that, When the outer plate (12) of the mouth box is closed, the distance between the inner surface of the outer plate (12) of the mouth box and the open edge of the cavity (111) is d1, and the distance between the free end of the inner seal (132) and the open edge of the cavity (111) is d2, and satisfies: 0.3mm≤d2-d1≤0.7mm.

8. The charging port box assembly for a vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that, Also includes: A hinge (14) is rotatably disposed on the mouth box body (11). The hinge (14) is provided with a connecting part (141) connected to the mouth box outer plate (12). The mouth box outer plate (12) is adapted to rotate with the connecting part (141) to close or open the receiving cavity (111).

9. The charging port box assembly for a vehicle according to claim 8, characterized in that, At least a portion of the hinge (14) is housed within the receiving cavity (111).

10. A vehicle, characterized in that, Includes the charging port box assembly as described in any one of claims 1-9.

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