License plate switching mechanism, license plate switching device, and vehicle

Abstract

The embodiment of the application provides a license plate switching mechanism, a license plate switching device and a vehicle. The license plate switching mechanism comprises a support frame, a mounting bracket and a connecting rod assembly; the support frame comprises a frame body and a support assembly, the frame body is provided with an opening, and the support assembly is arranged on the frame body; the mounting bracket comprises a bracket body and at least two license plates, the bracket body is rotatably connected with the support assembly on both sides in a first direction, and the at least two license plates are arranged on the bracket body in a circumferential direction of the first direction; the connecting rod assembly is connected with the support assembly and the bracket body, and is used for driving the bracket body to rotate relative to the support assembly in the first direction, so that any one of the at least two license plates is arranged opposite to the opening. In the scheme, the bracket body is driven to rotate relative to the support assembly by the connecting rod assembly, so that the license plates corresponding to the at least two license plates are switched, and compared with the traditional side-by-side arrangement mode, the overall installation space is smaller.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of automotive parts technology, and in particular to a license plate switching mechanism, a license plate switching device, and a vehicle. Background Technology

[0002] As vehicles increasingly travel in different regions, the different requirements for license plates in different regions often necessitate equipping vehicles with license plates from different regions simultaneously. Multiple license plates are often placed side by side, requiring a significant amount of installation space. Utility Model Content

[0003] This application provides a license plate switching mechanism, a license plate switching device, and a vehicle, aiming to improve the problem of large installation space caused by multiple license plates being set up side by side.

[0004] A license plate switching mechanism includes a support frame, a mounting bracket, and a linkage assembly;

[0005] The support frame includes a frame body and a support component. The frame body has an opening, and the support component is disposed on the frame body.

[0006] The mounting bracket includes a bracket body and at least two license plate plates. The bracket body is rotatably connected to the support assembly on both sides along a first direction, and the at least two license plate plates are arranged on the bracket body along the circumferential direction of the first direction.

[0007] The linkage assembly is connected to the support assembly and the bracket body, and is used to drive the bracket body to rotate relative to the support assembly about the first direction, so that any one of the at least two license plate plates is arranged opposite to the opening.

[0008] Preferably, the support assembly includes two first support members and one second support member;

[0009] Two first support members are disposed on both sides of the opening along the first direction, and one second support member is disposed on one side of the opening along the second direction, the second direction being perpendicular to the first direction;

[0010] The bracket body is rotatably connected to two of the first support members on both sides along the first direction.

[0011] The linkage assembly is connected to the second support member and the bracket body, and is used to drive the bracket body to rotate around the two second support members so that either of the two license plate plates is positioned opposite the opening.

[0012] Preferably, the second support member has a through hole;

[0013] The linkage assembly includes two drive rods, two first linkages, a first connecting rod, and a second connecting rod.

[0014] Each of the drive rods is provided with a sliding groove and a connecting structure at both ends;

[0015] The first connecting rod passes through the through hole, and both ends of the first connecting rod are respectively connected to the connecting structures of the two driving rods;

[0016] The second connecting rod passes through the grooves of the two drive rods;

[0017] The first end of each first connecting rod is sleeved on the second connecting rod, and the second end of each first connecting rod is rotatably connected to the bracket body through a first rotating shaft.

[0018] Preferably, the second support member has two protrusions;

[0019] The linkage assembly includes a drive rod, a second link, a first connecting rod, and a second connecting rod;

[0020] The two ends of the drive rod are respectively provided with a sliding groove and a connecting structure;

[0021] The first connecting rod passes through the connecting structure, and its two ends are respectively connected to the two protrusions;

[0022] The second connecting rod passes through the groove of the drive rod;

[0023] The first end of the second connecting rod is rotatably connected to both ends of the second connecting rod, and the second end of the second connecting rod is rotatably connected to the bracket body through the first rotating shaft.

[0024] Preferably, the support body includes two first plates and at least one second plate, the two first plates are spaced apart along a first direction, and the at least one second plate is disposed between the two first plates;

[0025] At least a portion of the edges of the first plate and the second plate are connected to at least two of the license plate plates;

[0026] Each of the first plate members is rotatably connected to one of the first support members;

[0027] The linkage assembly is connected to the second support member and at least one of the second plates.

[0028] Preferably, the center of each of the first plates is rotatably connected to a first support member via a second pivot.

[0029] Preferably, the license plate switching mechanism further includes a pressure plate, which is disposed on the support frame and connected to the ends of the two second rotating shafts away from the first plate.

[0030] Preferably, the license plate includes a first license plate and a second license plate;

[0031] The angle between the first license plate and the second license plate is 90 degrees.

[0032] A license plate switching device includes a motor and the aforementioned license plate switching mechanism;

[0033] The motor is connected to the linkage assembly and is used to drive the linkage assembly to work, so that the linkage assembly drives the bracket body to rotate relative to the support assembly around the first direction.

[0034] A vehicle including the aforementioned license plate switching device.

[0035] In the aforementioned license plate switching mechanism, license plate switching device, and vehicle, the bracket body can be controlled to rotate around the support assembly via a linkage assembly. This causes at least two license plate plates arranged circumferentially along the first direction to rotate, aligning the license plate to be switched with the opening, thus achieving the license plate switching purpose. By using the linkage assembly to drive the bracket body to rotate relative to the support assembly, at least two license plate plates can be switched. Compared to the traditional side-by-side arrangement, this method requires less overall installation space. Attached Figure Description

[0036] Figure 1 This is a first structural schematic diagram of a license plate switching mechanism provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0037] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the second structure of the license plate switching mechanism provided in one embodiment of this application;

[0038] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the third structure of a license plate switching mechanism provided in one embodiment of this application;

[0039] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the fourth structure of the license plate switching mechanism provided in one embodiment of this application;

[0040] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of a drive rod provided in one embodiment of this application.

[0041] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0042] 1. Support frame; 11. Frame body; 111. Opening; 12. Support assembly; 121. First support member; 122. Second support member; 1221. Protrusion; 2. Mounting bracket; 21. Bracket body; 211. First plate; 212. Second plate; 22. License plate; 3. Linkage assembly; 31. Drive rod; 311. Slide groove; 312. Connecting structure; 32. First connecting rod; 33. First connecting rod; 34. Second connecting rod; 35. Second connecting rod; 351. Y-shaped structure; 352. First connecting rod hole; 353. Second connecting rod hole; 4. First pivot; 5. Second pivot. Detailed Implementation

[0043] To make the technical problems, technical solutions, and beneficial effects solved by this application clearer, the following detailed description is provided in conjunction with embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative and not intended to limit the scope of this application.

[0044] This application provides a license plate switching mechanism, such as... Figures 1-3 As shown, the system includes a support frame 1, a mounting bracket 2, and a linkage assembly 3. The support frame 1 includes a frame body 11 and a support assembly 12. The frame body 11 has an opening 111, and the support assembly 12 is mounted on the frame body 11. The mounting bracket 2 includes a bracket body 21 and at least two license plate plates 22. The bracket body 21 is rotatably connected to the support assembly 12 on both sides along a first direction, and the at least two license plate plates 22 are mounted on the bracket body 21 along the circumferential direction of the first direction. The linkage assembly 3 is connected to the support assembly 12 and the bracket body 21 and is used to drive the bracket body 21 to rotate relative to the support assembly 12 around the first direction, so that any one of the at least two license plate plates 22 is positioned opposite to the opening 111.

[0045] The support frame 1 serves as the installation reference for the license plate switching mechanism and can be mounted on the vehicle's bumper. As an example, the support frame 1 includes a frame body 11 with an opening 111 opposite to the opening on the bumper to display the vehicle's license plate. The frame body 11 also includes two support components 12, specifically mounted on the frame body 11 outside the opening 111, for supporting the linkage assembly 3.

[0046] The mounting bracket 2 is used to mount license plates. As an example, the mounting bracket 2 includes a bracket body 21 and at least two license plate plates 22 disposed on the bracket body 21. The bracket body 21 is rotatably connected to the support assembly 12 on both sides along a first direction, so that the bracket body 21 can rotate around the support assembly 12 with the first direction as the axis of rotation. Here, the first direction can be the left and right direction of the vehicle. The at least two license plate plates 22 are disposed on the bracket body 21 along the circumferential direction of the first direction. The at least two license plate plates 22 are used to mount vehicle license plates, so that when the bracket body 21 rotates with the first direction as the axis of rotation, it drives the at least two license plate plates 22 to rotate.

[0047] As an example, the linkage assembly 3 is mounted on the support frame 1, specifically connected to the support assembly 12 and the bracket body 21. Under the action of an external force, it drives the bracket body 21 to rotate around the support assembly 12, causing any one of at least two license plate plates 22 to rotate to a position opposite to the opening 111, thereby displaying the license plate on the license plate 22 opposite to the opening 111. The external force here can be a force input manually by the user, or a force input by a motor or other electric device.

[0048] In this example, the support frame 1 includes a frame body 11 with an opening 111 and a support component 12 disposed on the frame body 11. The mounting bracket 2 includes a bracket body 21 and at least two license plate plates 22 disposed on the bracket body 21. The bracket body 21 is rotatably connected to the support component 12 on both sides along a first direction. The connecting rod assembly 3 is connected to the support component 12 and the bracket body 21. When license plate switching is required, the connecting rod assembly 3 can control the bracket body 21 to rotate around the support component 12, so that at least two license plate plates 22 disposed along the circumferential direction of the bracket body 21 rotate, so that the license plate plate 22 to be switched is positioned opposite to the opening 111, thereby achieving the purpose of license plate switching. In this example, the connecting rod assembly 3 drives the bracket body 21 to rotate relative to the support component 12 to achieve license plate switching corresponding to at least two license plate plates 22. Compared with the traditional side-by-side arrangement, the overall installation space is smaller.

[0049] In one embodiment, the support assembly 12 includes two first support members 121 and one second support member 122; the two first support members 121 are disposed on both sides of the opening 111 along a first direction, and the second support member 122 is disposed on one side of the opening 111 along a second direction, the second direction being perpendicular to the first direction; the bracket body 21 is rotatably connected to the two first support members 121 on both sides along the first direction; the connecting rod assembly 3 is connected to the second support member 122 and the bracket body 21, and is used to drive the bracket body 21 to rotate around the two second support members 122 so that either of the two license plate plates 22 is disposed opposite to the opening 111.

[0050] As an example, the support assembly 12 includes two first support members 121 and one second support member 122. The two first support members 121 are disposed on both sides of the opening 111 along a first direction, specifically spaced apart on the left and right sides of the opening 111 along the vehicle's left-right direction, for supporting the mounting bracket 2. The second support member 122 is disposed on one side of the opening 111 along a second direction, specifically spaced above or below the opening 111 along the vehicle's vertical direction, for supporting the connecting rod assembly 3. The bracket body 21 is rotatably connected to the two first support members 121 on both sides along the first direction. When the two first support members 121 are spaced apart along the vehicle's left-right direction, the bracket body 21 rotates around the two first support members 121 with the vehicle's left-right direction as the axis of rotation. At least two license plate plates 22 are disposed in the circumferential direction in which the bracket body 21 can rotate around the vehicle's left-right direction, and both license plate plates 22 are used to mount the vehicle's license plate. The linkage assembly 3 is connected to the second support member 122 and the bracket body 21, and is used to drive the bracket body 21 to rotate around the first support member 121 under the action of external force, so that any one of the at least two license plate plates 22 rotates to a position opposite to the opening 111, thereby displaying the license plate on the license plate 22 opposite to the opening 111.

[0051] In this example, the support component 12 includes two first support members 121 and one second support member 122 disposed around the opening 111. The mounting bracket 2 includes a bracket body 21 and at least two license plate plates 22 disposed on the bracket body 21. The two sides of the bracket body 21 are rotatably connected to the two first support members 121 respectively. The linkage assembly 3 is connected to the second support member 122 and the bracket body 21. When license plate switching is required, the linkage assembly 3 can control the bracket body 21 to rotate around the two first support members 121, so that at least two license plate plates 22 on the bracket body 21 rotate, so that the license plate plate 22 to be switched is positioned opposite to the opening 111, thereby achieving the purpose of license plate switching. By driving the mounting bracket 2 to rotate through the linkage assembly 3, only the license plate corresponding to one license plate plate 22 is displayed at a time, which improves the overall aesthetics of the vehicle, increases the sense of ceremony in using the vehicle, and meets the user's taste requirements.

[0052] In one embodiment, such as Figures 1-3 As shown, the second support member 122 has a through hole; the connecting rod assembly 3 includes two drive rods 31, two first connecting rods 32, a first connecting rod 33, and a second connecting rod 34; each drive rod 31 has a sliding groove 311 and a connecting structure 312 (as shown) at both ends. Figure 5(As shown); the first connecting rod 33 passes through the through hole, and the two ends of the first connecting rod 33 are respectively connected to the connecting structure 312 of the two driving rods 31; the second connecting rod 34 passes through the sliding groove 311 of the two driving rods 31; the first end of each first connecting rod 32 is sleeved on the second connecting rod 34, and the second end of each first connecting rod 32 is rotatably connected to the bracket body 21 through the first rotating shaft 4.

[0053] As an example, the second support member 122 is provided with a through hole for mounting the first connecting rod 33 of the linkage assembly 3. The linkage assembly 3 includes two drive rods 31, two first connecting rods 32, a first connecting rod 33, and a second connecting rod 34; each drive rod 31 has a sliding groove 311 and a connecting structure 312 at both ends, which can be a connecting hole, a connecting groove, a pin, or other structure that can be connected to the first connecting rod 33. During installation, firstly, the first connecting rod 33 is passed through the through hole of the second support member 122, and then both ends of the first connecting rod 33 are connected to the connecting structure 312 of the two drive rods 31 respectively. Next, the second connecting rod 34 is passed through the sliding grooves 311 of the two drive rods 31, so that the second connecting rod 34 can slide within the two sliding grooves 311. Finally, the first ends of the two first connecting rods 32 are sleeved on the second connecting rod 34, so that the first ends of the two first connecting rods 32 are rotatably connected to the second connecting rod 34, and the second ends of the two first connecting rods 32 are each rotatably connected to the bracket body 21 through a first rotating shaft 4. For example, each end of each first connecting rod 32 is provided with a connecting rod hole, one connecting rod hole is sleeved on the second connecting rod 34 so that the first connecting rod 32 and the second connecting rod 34 are rotatably connected, and the other connecting rod hole is sleeved on the first rotating shaft 4. The first rotating shaft 4 is fixed on the bracket body 21 so that the first connecting rod 32 is rotatably connected to the bracket body 21. Specifically, the two ends of the second connecting rod 34 can pass through the connecting rod holes at the first ends of the two first connecting rods 32 respectively, and the two ends of the second connecting rod 34 can be fixed by bolts or other structures. The connecting rod hole at the second end of each first connecting rod 32 is inserted into the first rotating shaft 4, and the first rotating shaft 4 is fixed to the bracket body 21, so that the first connecting rod 32 can drive the bracket body 21 to rotate through the first rotating shaft 4.

[0054] In this example, when the first connecting rod 33 is fixedly connected to the connecting structure 312 of the drive rod 31, an external force can be applied to the drive rod 31 and / or the first connecting rod 33 to make the first connecting rod 33 and the two drive rods 31 rotate as a whole; or, when the connecting structure 312 of the first connecting rod 33 and the drive rod 31 is rotatably connected, an external force can be applied to the two drive rods 31 to make the two drive rods 31 rotate around the first connecting rod 33; the rotation of the two drive rods 31 allows the second connecting rod 34 to move within the groove 311 of the two drive rods 31, so that the two first connecting rods 32 connected to the second connecting rod 34 can drive the bracket body 21 to rotate around the two first support members 121. In this example, the two drive rods 31 rotate under the action of external forces, directly or indirectly. Through the cooperation of the groove 311 on the drive rod 31 and the second connecting rod 34, the first connecting rod 32 can be guided to rotate along a predetermined path, thereby ensuring the controllability and accuracy of the movement of the first connecting rod 32, and thus effectively controlling the rotation of the mounting bracket 2.

[0055] like Figure 1 As shown, let the intersection of the first connecting rod 33 and a driving rod 31 be connection point A, the intersection of the second connecting rod 34, a driving rod 31, and a first connecting rod 32 be connection point B, the intersection of the first connecting rod 32 and the bracket body 21 be connection point C, and the intersection of the bracket body 21 and a first support member 121 be connection point D. Then, connection points A / B / C / D form a set of transmission paths. In this example, the connecting rod assembly 3 will form two sets of transmission paths. The connecting rod assembly 3 transmits power through the two sets of transmission paths, which can ensure the force balance during the rotation of the bracket body 21 and make its rotation more stable.

[0056] In one embodiment, such as Figure 4 As shown, the second support member 122 is provided with two protrusions 1221; the linkage assembly 3 includes a drive rod 31, a second connecting rod 35, a first connecting rod 33 and a second connecting rod 34; the two ends of the drive rod 31 are respectively provided with a sliding groove 311 and a connecting structure 312; the first connecting rod 33 passes through the connecting structure 312, and the two ends of the first connecting rod 33 are respectively connected to the two protrusions 1221; the second connecting rod 34 passes through the sliding groove 311 of the drive rod 31; the first end of the second connecting rod 35 is rotatably connected to the two ends of the second connecting rod 34, and the second end of each second connecting rod 35 is rotatably connected to the bracket body 21 through the first rotating shaft 4.

[0057] As an example, the second support member 122 has two protrusions 1221, each with a through hole or groove for mounting the first connecting rod 33 of the linkage assembly 3, providing support for the first connecting rod 33. The linkage assembly 3 includes a drive rod 31, a second connecting rod 35, a first connecting rod 33, and a second connecting rod 34. The drive rod 31 has a sliding groove 311 and a connecting structure 312 at both ends, where the connecting structure 312 is a connecting hole through which the first connecting rod 33 passes. In a specific embodiment, the second connecting rod 35 has a Y-shaped structure 351 and a first connecting rod hole 352 at both ends. The Y-shaped structure 351 has two second connecting rod holes 353, through which the second connecting rod 34 can be mounted, and the first rotating shaft 4 passes through the first connecting rod hole 352. During installation, the first connecting rod 33 is first passed through the connecting structure 312 of the drive rod 31 and connected to the two protrusions 1221 of the second support member 122, so that the drive rod 31 can rotate around the first connecting rod 33. The second connecting rod 34 is passed through the slide groove 311 and through the two second connecting rod holes 353 of the Y-shaped structure 351 of the second connecting rod 35. The two ends of the second connecting rod 34 are fixed with bolts or other structures, so that the second connecting rod 35 and the second connecting rod 34 can be rotatably connected. The first connecting rod hole 352 at the end of the second connecting rod 35 away from the Y-shaped structure 351 is inserted into the first rotating shaft 4. The first rotating shaft 4 is fixed to the bracket body 21, so that the second connecting rod 35 can drive the bracket body 21 to rotate through the first rotating shaft 4. The Y-shaped structure 351 here can also be replaced by a rotating shaft and two connecting members sleeved at both ends of the rotating shaft. Each of the connecting members is provided with a connecting hole so that it can be sleeved at both ends of the second connecting member 34.

[0058] In this example, when the first connecting rod 33 and the drive rod 31 are fixedly connected by the connection structure 312, the first connecting rod 33 and the drive rod 31 form a synchronously rotatable integral structure. An external force can be applied to the drive rod 31 or the first connecting rod 33 to allow the integral structure formed by the first connecting rod 33 and the two drive rods 31 to rotate. Alternatively, when the connection structure 312 between the first connecting rod 33 and the drive rod 31 is rotatably connected, an external force can be applied to the two drive rods 31 to allow them to rotate around the first connecting rod 33, causing the second connecting rod 34 to move within the groove 311 of the drive rod 31. The movement of the second connecting rod 34 causes the second connecting rod 35 to rotate, thereby rotating the bracket body 21. In this example, the two drive rods 31 rotate under the direct or indirect action of external forces. Through the cooperation of the groove 311 on the drive rod 31 and the second connecting rod 34, the second connecting rod 35 can be guided to rotate along a predetermined path, thereby ensuring the controllability and accuracy of the movement of the second connecting rod 35, and thus effectively controlling the rotation of the mounting bracket 2.

[0059] and Figure 1 The structure shown is similar. The intersection of the first connecting rod 33 and the driving rod 31 is the connection point A. The intersection of the second connecting rod 34, the driving rod 31, and the second connecting rod 35 is the connection point B. The intersection of the second connecting rod 35 and the bracket body 21 is the connection point C. The intersection of the bracket body 21 and the first support member 121 is the connection point D. The connection points A / B / C / D form a set of transmission paths. The linkage assembly 3 uses a single transmission path for rotation control. The structure of the linkage assembly 3 is simpler and uses less material, which helps to reduce cost and structural complexity.

[0060] In one embodiment, the bracket body 21 includes two first plates 211 and at least one second plate 212 spaced apart, at least a portion of the edges of the first plates 211 and the second plates 212 being connected to at least two license plate plates 22; at least one second plate 212 is disposed between the two first plates 211; each first plate 211 is rotatably connected to a first support member 121; and a connecting rod assembly 3 is connected to the second support member 122 and at least one second plate 212.

[0061] As an example, the bracket body 21 includes two first plates 211 spaced apart and at least one second plate 212. At least a portion of the edges of the two first plates 211 and the at least one second plate 212 are connected to at least two license plate plates 22 to ensure the stability of the connection between the at least two license plate plates 22. The at least one second plate 212 is disposed between the two first plates 211, that is, the two first plates 211 are located outside the at least one second plate 212. Each first plate 211 located on the outer side is rotatably connected to a first support member 121 via a second pivot 5. The two first plates 211 cooperate with the two first support members 121 so that the bracket body 21 can rotate around the two first support members 121. The at least one second plate 212 located on the inner side is connected to the second support member 122 via a connecting rod assembly 3. Under the action of the connecting rod assembly 3, the bracket body 21 rotates around the two first support members 121. In this example, the number of second plates 212 is related to the number of first links 32 in the linkage assembly 3. Each second plate 212 is used to connect one first link 32. That is, when the linkage assembly 3 includes two drive rods 31, two first links 32, one first connecting rod 33, and one second connecting rod 34, the number of second plates 212 is two; when the linkage assembly 3 includes one drive rod 31, one first link 32, one first connecting rod 33, and one second connecting rod 34, the number of second plates 212 is one. In this example, the bracket body 21 uses two first plates 211 and at least one second plate 212 spaced apart, which can effectively save material costs and reduce the weight of the bracket body 21.

[0062] In one embodiment, the center of each first plate 211 is rotatably connected to a first support member 121 via a second pivot 5.

[0063] As an example, each first support member 121 is provided with a pivot hole, and each first plate 211 is provided with a second pivot 5 at its center. The second pivot 5 passes through the pivot hole of its corresponding first support member 121 so that when the two first plates 211 rotate around the two first support members 121 through the second pivot 5, it can ensure that at least two license plate plates 22 and the opening 111 of the support frame 1 maintain an inherent safety gap.

[0064] In one embodiment, the license plate switching mechanism further includes a pressure plate (not shown in the figure), which is disposed on the support frame 1 and connected to the ends of the two second rotating shafts 5 away from the first plate 211.

[0065] As an example, the license plate switching mechanism also includes a pressure plate, which is fixed to the support frame 1 by fasteners. The pressure plate is connected to the ends of two second rotating shafts 5 away from the first plate 211, so that the second rotating shafts 5 can be inserted and engaged with the support frame 1 through the pressure plate, ensuring the stability of the license plate switching mechanism. In this example, the pressure plate is arranged opposite to the first support member 121, specifically the pressure plate is set on the side of the first support member 121 away from the first plate 211, so that the first support member 121 is set between the first plate 211 and the pressure plate. The second rotating shafts 5 pass through the rotating shaft holes on the first support member 121, and their two ends are respectively connected to the first plate 211 and the pressure plate.

[0066] In one embodiment, at least two license plate plates 22 are a first license plate plate and a second license plate plate, respectively; the included angle between the first license plate plate and the second license plate plate is 90 degrees.

[0067] As an example, the license plate switching mechanism includes two license plate plates 22, namely a first license plate plate and a second license plate plate. The included angle between the first license plate plate and the second license plate plate is 90 degrees or close to 90 degrees, so that during the license plate switching process, when switching from the first license plate plate to the second license plate plate, it is only necessary to control the bracket body 21 to rotate 90 degrees around the two first support members 121 in the first direction; when switching from the second license plate plate to the first license plate plate, it is only necessary to control the bracket body 21 to rotate 90 degrees around the two first support members 121 in the second direction. Here, either the first direction or the second direction is a clockwise direction, and the other is a counterclockwise direction.

[0068] For example, Figure 1In the license plate switching mechanism shown, the license plate farther away from the linkage assembly 3 is the first license plate, and the license plate closer to the linkage assembly 3 is the second license plate. When the license plate opposite to the opening 111 is the first license plate, and it is necessary to switch to display the license plate of the second license plate, the linkage assembly 3 can control the bracket body 21 to rotate 90 degrees clockwise around the two first support members 121. Conversely, when the license plate opposite to the opening 111 is the second license plate, and it is necessary to switch to display the license plate of the first license plate, the linkage assembly 3 can control the bracket body 21 to rotate 90 degrees counterclockwise around the two first support members 121 to achieve license plate switching.

[0069] This application provides a license plate switching device, which includes a motor and the license plate switching mechanism in the above embodiment. The motor is connected to the linkage assembly 3 and is used to drive the linkage assembly 3 to work so that the linkage assembly 3 drives the bracket body 21 to rotate relative to the support assembly 12 in a first direction.

[0070] As an example, the linkage assembly 3 includes a motor and the linkage assembly 3 itself. The linkage assembly 3 is rotatably connected to both the second support member 122 and the bracket body 21, allowing the linkage assembly 3 to drive the bracket body 21 to rotate around the two first support members 121. The motor is the power source for the linkage assembly 3 and can be connected to the linkage assembly 3 via a spline or other structure, driving the linkage assembly 3 to rotate the bracket body 21 relative to the support assembly 12 in a first direction, thereby achieving license plate switching. In this example, the linkage assembly 3 drives the bracket body 21 to rotate relative to the support assembly 12, achieving license plate switching for at least two license plate plates 22. Compared to the traditional side-by-side arrangement, the overall installation space is smaller.

[0071] In this example, the license plate 22 can be switched by driving the linkage assembly 3 with a motor, eliminating the need for manual replacement of the vehicle license plate, reducing the difficulty of vehicle assembly, increasing the speed of vehicle assembly, and displaying only one vehicle license plate, which improves the overall aesthetics of the vehicle, increases the sense of ceremony in using the vehicle, and meets the user's taste requirements.

[0072] In one embodiment, the bracket body 21 is provided with a first license plate and a second license plate, and the included angle between the first license plate and the second license plate is 90 degrees; the second support member 122 is provided with a through hole; the linkage assembly 3 includes two drive rods 31, two first connecting rods 32, a first connecting rod 33 and a second connecting rod 34; each drive rod 31 has a sliding groove 311 and a connecting structure 312 at both ends; the first connecting rod 33 passes through the through hole, and both ends of the first connecting rod 33 are connected to the connecting structure 312 of the two drive rods 31 respectively; the second connecting rod 34 passes through the sliding groove 311 of the two drive rods 31; the first end of each first connecting rod 32 is sleeved on the second connecting rod 34, and the second end of each first connecting rod 32 is rotatably connected to the bracket body 21 through a first rotating shaft 4; the motor is connected to the drive rod 31 and is used to drive the drive rod 31 to rotate around the first connecting rod 33, so that the two first connecting rods 32 drive the bracket body 21 to rotate around the two first support members 121.

[0073] In this example, the license plate 22 can be switched by driving the linkage assembly 3 with a motor, eliminating the need for manual replacement of the vehicle license plate, reducing the difficulty of vehicle assembly, and increasing the speed of vehicle assembly. The motor controls the rotation of the two drive rods 31. Through the cooperation of the slide groove 311 on the drive rod 31 and the second connecting rod 34, the first connecting rod 32 can be guided to rotate along a predetermined path, thereby ensuring the controllability and accuracy of the movement of the first connecting rod 32, and thus effectively controlling the rotation of the mounting bracket 2. Furthermore, the bracket body 21 is equipped with a first license plate and a second license plate with an included angle of 90 degrees. When license plate switching is required, the motor can be controlled to rotate 90 degrees forward or backward by a switch, making the control process simple and convenient.

[0074] This application provides a vehicle that includes the license plate switching device described in the above embodiments.

[0075] As an example, the vehicle has a bumper, and the support frame 1 in the license plate switching device can be part of the bumper structure; alternatively, the support frame 1 in the license plate switching device is a structure independent of the bumper, with an opening on the bumper; the opening of the bumper is opposite to the opening 111 of the support frame 1, and the support frame 1 is fixed to the bumper by bolts or other fasteners. In this example, the bumper has an opening, the license plate switching device is located on the bumper, and the opening of the bumper is opposite to the opening 111 of the support frame 1. When the motor drives the linkage assembly 3 to work, the linkage assembly 3 drives the bracket body 21 to rotate around the two first support members 121, so that any one of at least two license plate plates 22 is opposite to the opening 111, and the license plate on the license plate 22 can be displayed through the opening of the bumper and the opening of the support frame 1. Thus, the structure is simple, the design is ingenious, and manual replacement of vehicle license plates is avoided.

[0076] In this application, "multiple" refers to two or more.

[0077] In this application, unless otherwise expressly defined, the terms "installation," "connection," and "linking" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0078] The terms “first,” “second,” “third,” “fourth,” etc., in this application (if present) are used to distinguish similar objects and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence.

[0079] In this application, the term "and / or" is merely a description of the relationship between related objects, indicating that three relationships can exist. For example, A and / or B can represent: A existing alone, A and B existing simultaneously, or B existing alone. Additionally, in this application, the character " / " generally indicates that the preceding and following related objects have an "or" relationship.

[0080] Unless otherwise specified, all steps in this application may be performed sequentially or randomly. For example, if the method includes steps A and B, it means that the method may include steps A and B performed sequentially, or it may include steps B and A performed sequentially. For example, if the method may also include step C, it means that step C may be added to the method in any order. For example, the method may include steps A, B, and C, or it may include steps A, C, and B, or it may include steps C, A, and B, etc.

[0081] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this application and is not intended to limit this application. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of this application should be included within the protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. A license plate switching mechanism, characterized in that, Includes support frame, mounting brackets, and linkage assembly; The support frame includes a frame body and a support component. The frame body has an opening, and the support component is disposed on the frame body. The mounting bracket includes a bracket body and at least two license plate plates. The bracket body is rotatably connected to the support assembly on both sides along a first direction, and the at least two license plate plates are arranged on the bracket body along the circumferential direction of the first direction. The linkage assembly is connected to the support assembly and the bracket body, and is used to drive the bracket body to rotate relative to the support assembly about the first direction, so that any one of the at least two license plate plates is arranged opposite to the opening.

2. The license plate switching mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, The support assembly includes two first support members and one second support member; Two first support members are disposed on both sides of the opening along the first direction, and one second support member is disposed on one side of the opening along the second direction, the second direction being perpendicular to the first direction; The bracket body is rotatably connected to two of the first support members on both sides along the first direction. The linkage assembly is connected to the second support member and the bracket body, and is used to drive the bracket body to rotate around the two second support members so that either of the two license plate plates is positioned opposite the opening.

3. The license plate switching mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that, The second support member is provided with a through hole; The linkage assembly includes two drive rods, two first linkages, a first connecting rod, and a second connecting rod. Each of the drive rods is provided with a sliding groove and a connecting structure at both ends; The first connecting rod passes through the through hole, and both ends of the first connecting rod are respectively connected to the connecting structures of the two driving rods; The second connecting rod passes through the grooves of the two drive rods; The first end of each first connecting rod is sleeved on the second connecting rod, and the second end of each first connecting rod is rotatably connected to the bracket body through a first rotating shaft.

4. The license plate switching mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that, The second support member has two protrusions; The linkage assembly includes a drive rod, a second link, a first connecting rod, and a second connecting rod; The two ends of the drive rod are respectively provided with a sliding groove and a connecting structure; The first connecting rod passes through the connecting structure, and its two ends are respectively connected to the two protrusions; The second connecting rod passes through the groove of the drive rod; The first end of the second connecting rod is rotatably connected to both ends of the second connecting rod, and the second end of the second connecting rod is rotatably connected to the bracket body through the first rotating shaft.

5. The license plate switching mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that, The support body includes two first plates and at least one second plate, the two first plates are spaced apart along a first direction, and the at least one second plate is disposed between the two first plates; At least a portion of the edges of the first plate and the second plate are connected to at least two of the license plate plates; Each of the first plate members is rotatably connected to one of the first support members; The linkage assembly is connected to the second support member and at least one of the second plates.

6. The license plate switching mechanism according to claim 5, characterized in that, The center of each of the first plates is rotatably connected to a first support member via a second pivot.

7. The license plate switching mechanism according to claim 6, characterized in that, The license plate switching mechanism also includes a pressure plate, which is disposed on the support frame and connected to the ends of the two second rotating shafts away from the first plate.

8. The license plate switching mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, The license plate includes a first license plate and a second license plate; The angle between the first license plate and the second license plate is 90 degrees.

9. A license plate switching device, characterized in that, Includes a motor and the license plate switching mechanism as described in any one of claims 1-8; The motor is connected to the linkage assembly and is used to drive the linkage assembly to work, so that the linkage assembly drives the bracket body to rotate relative to the support assembly around the first direction.

10. A vehicle, characterized in that, Includes the license plate switching device as described in claim 9.

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