Hood lock assembly and vehicle

Abstract

The application provides a hood lock assembly and a vehicle, relates to the technical field of vehicles, and is used for improving the use experience of users. The hood lock assembly comprises a lock body and a pull wire sleeve cap. The lock body is provided with a clamping port and a first limiting piece, and one side of the clamping port is provided with an opening. The pull wire sleeve cap is provided with a clamping groove and a second limiting piece. The clamping groove is clamped in the clamping port, and the two opposite inner walls of the clamping groove abut against the two side walls of the lock body. The first limiting piece cooperates with the second limiting piece to prevent the pull wire sleeve cap from falling off. Thus, the problem that the pull wire sleeve cap falls off due to improper installation can be avoided, so as to be beneficial to improving the stability and reliability of the hood lock assembly, and further beneficial to improving the use experience of users. Moreover, it is also beneficial to avoid the pull wire sleeve cap from being pulled off from the lock body, so as to be beneficial to improving the anti-theft capability of the hood lock assembly. Meanwhile, the overall structure is simple, and the change to the original structure is small, so as to be beneficial to reducing the cost of the hood lock assembly.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of vehicle technology, and more particularly to a hood lock assembly and a vehicle. Background Technology

[0002] In related technologies, the vehicle's hood lock assembly is unlocked using a cable. The lock body of the hood lock assembly has a notch where the cable is mounted, and a cable sleeve cap is secured to the notch. However, there is a problem with the cable sleeve cap not being properly secured during installation. When the vehicle is subjected to force or vibration, the cable may loosen or fall off the lock body, preventing unlocking and resulting in high repair costs. Furthermore, pulling the cable forcefully can cause the cable sleeve cap to be pulled out of the notch, reducing the vehicle's anti-theft capability and thus degrading the user experience. Utility Model Content

[0003] To address the aforementioned technical issues, this application provides a hood lock assembly and a vehicle to improve the user experience.

[0004] In a first aspect, embodiments of this application provide a hood lock assembly, the hood lock assembly comprising: a lock body and a pull cable sleeve cap. The lock body has a locking interface and a first limiting member, the locking interface having an opening on one side; the pull cable sleeve cap has a locking groove and a second limiting member, the locking groove engaging with the locking interface, and the two opposing inner walls of the locking groove abutting against the two side walls of the lock body, the first limiting member cooperating with the second limiting member to prevent the pull cable sleeve cap from falling off.

[0005] According to the embodiments of this application, the cover lock assembly, by providing a first limiting member on the lock body and a second limiting member cooperating with the first limiting member on the pull cable sleeve cap, can further limit the movement of the pull cable sleeve cap. This avoids the problem of the pull cable sleeve cap falling off due to improper installation, thereby improving the stability and reliability of the cover lock assembly and thus enhancing the user experience. It also helps prevent the pull cable sleeve cap from being pulled off the lock body, thereby improving the anti-theft capability of the cover lock assembly. Furthermore, the overall structure is simple and requires minimal modification to the original structure, thus reducing the cost of the cover lock assembly.

[0006] In one possible implementation, the opening is located on one side of the card interface along the length of the vehicle; the first and second limiting members abut against each other along the length of the vehicle to restrict the movement of the cable sleeve cap along the length of the vehicle.

[0007] In one possible implementation, the first limiting member is a notch formed on the lock body, the notch having a first inner wall and a second inner wall opposite each other in the length direction of the vehicle, both the first inner wall and the second inner wall abutting against the second limiting member.

[0008] In one possible implementation, the second limiting member includes a connecting portion and a mating portion, the connecting portion extending from the side wall of the pull wire sleeve cap toward the opening, and the mating portion being disposed on the side of the connecting portion facing the notch and mating with the notch.

[0009] In one possible implementation, one end of the connecting portion is connected to the bottom wall of the slot.

[0010] In one possible implementation, the first inner wall extends toward the central axis of the notch in the direction from one end of the pull wire sleeve cap to the other; and / or, the second inner wall extends toward the central axis of the notch in the direction from one end of the pull wire sleeve cap to the other.

[0011] In one possible implementation, the pull cord sleeve cap is rotatably inserted through the card interface, and the second limiting member has a first position and a second position; wherein, in the first position, the connecting portion abuts against the side wall of the card interface facing the notch, and there is a gap between the mating portion and the notch; in the second position, there is a gap between the connecting portion and the side wall of the card interface facing the notch, and the mating portion mates with the notch.

[0012] In one possible implementation, at least one rotating handle is provided on the outer peripheral surface of the pull wire sleeve cap.

[0013] In one possible implementation, the rotary handle extends toward the lock body and is used to abut against the lock body.

[0014] Secondly, this application provides a vehicle including the aforementioned hood lock assembly.

[0015] The technical effects of any design method in the second aspect can be found in the technical effects of different design methods in the first aspect, and will not be repeated here. Attached Figure Description

[0016] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and form part of this specification, illustrate embodiments consistent with this application and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of this application.

[0017] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application or related technologies, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments or related technologies will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, those skilled in the art can obtain other drawings based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0018] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a hood lock assembly in a first position provided in some embodiments of this application;

[0019] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the hood lock assembly in a second position provided in some embodiments of this application;

[0020] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of a pull wire sleeve cap provided in some embodiments of this application.

[0021] Figure label:

[0022] 1. Lock body; 11. Snap-on interface; 111. Opening; 12. First limiting component; 121. Notch; 122. First inner wall; 123. Second inner wall;

[0023] 2. Pull cable sleeve cap; 21. Slot; 22. Second limit piece; 221. Connecting part; 222. Mating part; 23. Rotating handle. Detailed Implementation

[0024] To better understand the above-mentioned objectives, features, and advantages of this application, the solution of this application will be further described below. It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in these embodiments can be combined with each other.

[0025] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0026] In the description of the embodiments of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "linking" should be interpreted broadly. For example, "linking" can be a detachable connection or a non-detachable connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium. "Fixed connection" refers to a connection where the relative positional relationship remains unchanged after the connection. Furthermore, the directional terms mentioned in the embodiments of this application, such as "inner" and "outer," are only for reference to the directions in the accompanying drawings. Therefore, the directional terms used are for better and clearer explanation and understanding of the embodiments of this application, 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. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on the embodiments of this application.

[0027] In the description of embodiments of this application, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Without further limitations, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes that element. Without further limitations, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes that element.

[0028] In related technologies, the vehicle's hood lock assembly is unlocked using a cable. The lock body of the hood lock assembly has a notch where the cable is mounted, and a cable sleeve cap is secured to the notch. However, there is a problem with the cable sleeve cap not being properly secured during installation. When the vehicle is subjected to force or vibration, the cable may loosen or fall off the lock body, preventing unlocking and resulting in high repair costs. Furthermore, pulling the cable forcefully can cause the cable sleeve cap to be pulled out of the notch, reducing the vehicle's anti-theft capability and thus degrading the user experience.

[0029] To address the aforementioned technical problems, this application provides a hood lock assembly and a vehicle.

[0030] The hood lock assembly of this application embodiment will be described below.

[0031] Please see Figures 1-3 , Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a hood lock assembly in a first position according to some embodiments of this application. Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the hood lock assembly in a second position according to some embodiments of this application. Figure 3This is a schematic diagram of a pull cable sleeve cap provided in some embodiments of this application. The hood lock assembly may include a lock body 1 and a pull cable sleeve cap 2. The pull cable can pass through the pull cable sleeve cap 2.

[0032] The lock body 1 may have a card interface 11, and one side of the card interface 11 may have an opening 111. Specifically, the lock body 1 has a card interface 11, and one side of the card interface 11 is open to form an opening 111, through which the pull cable sleeve cap 2 can extend into the card interface 11.

[0033] The cable sleeve cap 2 may have a slot 21, which engages with the locking interface 11, and the opposite side walls of the slot 21 abut against the side walls of the lock body 1. Specifically, the cable sleeve cap 2 extends into the locking interface 11 through the opening 111, so that part of the cable sleeve cap 2 is located on one side of the lock body 1, and the other part is located on the opposite side of the lock body 1. The cable sleeve cap 2 has a slot 21 that mates with the locking interface 11. The inner wall of one side of the slot 21 abuts against one side surface of the lock body 1, and the inner wall of the other side abuts against the other side surface of the lock body 1, thereby limiting the cable sleeve cap 2 in the width direction of the vehicle, so that the cable sleeve cap 2 is engaged with the lock body 1.

[0034] Preferably, the slot 21 is an annular slot to facilitate the engagement of the pull cable sleeve cap 2 with the card interface 11, and the abutment of the two side walls of the slot 21 with the two side walls of the lock body 1.

[0035] The lock body 1 may have a first limiting member 12, and the pull cable sleeve cap 2 may have a second limiting member 22. The first limiting member 12 and the second limiting member 22 cooperate to prevent the pull cable sleeve cap 2 from falling off. Thus, when the slot 21 of the pull cable sleeve cap 2 is engaged with the slot interface 11, the pull cable sleeve cap 2 is further limited by the first limiting member 12 and the second limiting member 22, which can prevent the pull cable sleeve cap 2 from being improperly installed and thus avoid the problem of loosening. This helps to improve the stability and reliability of the installation of the pull cable sleeve cap 2, and in turn, improves the user experience.

[0036] For example, the first limiting member 12 and the second limiting member 22 can restrict the cable sleeve cap 2 in the vehicle length direction (e.g., Figure 1 Movement in the X-axis direction (as shown) can also be restricted in the vehicle height direction (e.g., Figure 1 Movement in the Z-axis direction (as shown) can also be restricted in the vehicle width direction (e.g., Figure 1 The cable sleeve cap 2 can move along the Y-axis direction shown. Alternatively, the movement of the cable sleeve cap 2 in any two of the vehicle's length, height, and width directions can be restricted, or the movement of the cable sleeve cap 2 in all three directions can be restricted; however, this application does not impose any limitations on this.

[0037] According to the embodiments of this application, the cover lock assembly, by providing a first limiting member 12 on the lock body 1 and a second limiting member 22 cooperating with the first limiting member 12 on the pull cable sleeve cap 2, can further limit the movement of the pull cable sleeve cap 2. This avoids the problem of the pull cable sleeve cap 2 falling off due to improper installation, thereby improving the stability and reliability of the cover lock assembly and thus enhancing the user experience. It also helps prevent the pull cable sleeve cap 2 from being pulled off the lock body 1, thereby improving the anti-theft capability of the cover lock assembly. Furthermore, the overall structure is simple and requires minimal modification to the original structure, thus reducing the cost of the cover lock assembly.

[0038] Please continue reading. Figures 1-3 In some embodiments, the opening 111 is located on one side of the card interface 11 along the length of the vehicle. The opening 111 may face the driver's cab, and the cable may run towards the driver's cab.

[0039] The first limiting member 12 and the second limiting member 22 abut against each other along the length of the vehicle to restrict the movement of the cable sleeve cap 2 along the length of the vehicle. Thus, through the cooperation between the first limiting member 12 and the second limiting member 22, the movement of the cable sleeve cap 2 along the length of the vehicle can be restricted, thereby preventing the cable sleeve cap 2 from being pulled out from the opening 111, thus improving the vehicle's anti-theft capability. Simultaneously, the movement of the cable sleeve cap 2 can be limited in both the length and width directions of the vehicle, thereby better preventing the cable sleeve cap 2 from detaching, thus improving the user experience.

[0040] Please continue reading. Figures 1-3 In some embodiments, the first limiting member 12 can be a notch 121 formed on the lock body 1. The notch 121 has a first inner wall 122 and a second inner wall 123 opposite each other in the length direction of the vehicle, both of which abut against the second limiting member 22. Specifically, the notch 121 can extend from one side of the lock body 1 toward the second limiting member 22 to the other side of the lock body 1, and at least a portion of the second limiting member 22 can be located between the first inner wall 122 and the second inner wall 123 and abut against the first inner wall 122 and the second inner wall 123, thereby limiting the movement of the cable sleeve cap 2 in the length direction of the vehicle. This arrangement has a simple structure, which helps to reduce the manufacturing cost of the hood lock assembly.

[0041] It should be noted that the second limiting member 22 may also be a notch opened on the pull wire sleeve cap 2, with the first limiting member 12 cooperating with the notch. This application does not limit this.

[0042] For example, the first limiting member 12 can also be a through hole opened on the lock body 1, and part of the second limiting member 22 passes through the through hole, so as to better limit the movement of the pull cable sleeve cap 2.

[0043] Please continue reading. Figures 1-3 In some embodiments, the second limiting member 22 may include a connecting portion 221 and a mating portion 222. The connecting portion 221 extends from the side wall of the pull cable sleeve cap 2 toward the opening 111, and the mating portion 222 is disposed on the side of the connecting portion 221 facing the notch 121 and mates with the notch 121. The shape of the mating portion 222 matches the shape of the notch 121, allowing the mating portion 222 to snap into the notch 121. Thus, when the mating portion 222 mates with the notch 121, the connecting portion 221 protrudes from the pull cable sleeve cap 2, allowing the assembler to directly observe whether the mating portion 222 and the notch 121 are properly engaged. This improves the reliability of the pull cable sleeve cap 2 installation and facilitates the determination of whether the pull cable sleeve cap 2 is properly installed, thereby improving the assembly efficiency of the hood lock assembly.

[0044] Please continue reading. Figures 1-3 In some embodiments, one end of the connecting portion 221 is connected to the bottom wall of the slot 21. Specifically, the connecting portion 221 extends from the bottom wall of the slot 21 toward the opening 111. Thus, when assembling the pull cable sleeve cap 2, after the slot 21 engages with the interface 11, the mating portion 222 can also engage with the notch 121, thereby improving the assembly efficiency of the pull cable sleeve cap 2.

[0045] Please continue reading. Figures 1-3 In some embodiments, the first inner wall 122 extends toward the central axis of the notch 121 in the direction from one end near the end of the pull wire sleeve cap 2 to the other. This provides a guide ramp for the installation of the mating part 222, thereby improving the assembly efficiency of the pull wire sleeve cap 2 and reducing the assembly difficulty of the pull wire sleeve cap 2.

[0046] In other embodiments, the second inner wall 123 extends toward the central axis of the notch 121 in the direction from one end of the second inner wall 123 to the other end near the pull wire sleeve cap 2. This provides a guide ramp for the installation of the mating part 222, thereby improving the assembly efficiency of the pull wire sleeve cap 2 and reducing the assembly difficulty of the pull wire sleeve cap 2.

[0047] In some other embodiments, the first inner wall 122 extends towards the central axis of the notch 121 in the direction from one end of the pull wire sleeve cap 2 to the other. Similarly, the second inner wall 123 extends towards the central axis of the notch 121 in the direction from one end of the pull wire sleeve cap 2 to the other. This provides two guide ramps for the installation of the mating part 222, thereby improving the assembly efficiency of the pull wire sleeve cap 2 and reducing its assembly difficulty.

[0048] Please continue reading. Figures 1-3 In some embodiments, the pull cable sleeve cap 2 is rotatably inserted through the card interface 11, allowing the pull cable sleeve cap 2 to rotate relative to the lock body 1. The second limiting member 22 has a first position and a second position. In the first position, the connecting portion 221 abuts against the side wall of the card interface 11 facing the notch 121, and there is a gap between the mating portion 222 and the notch 121. In the second position, there is a gap between the connecting portion 221 and the side wall of the card interface 11 facing the notch 121, and the mating portion 222 is engaged within the notch 121. Therefore, when assembling the pull cable sleeve cap 2, the pull cable sleeve cap 2 can be first inserted through the locking interface 11, so that the locking groove 21 of the pull cable sleeve cap 2 is engaged with the locking interface 11 of the lock body 1. At this time, the second limiting member 22 can be in the first position. Then, the pull cable sleeve cap 2 is rotated so that the second limiting member 22 changes from the first position to the second position, so that the second limiting member 22 can cooperate with the first limiting member 12. The assembly method is simple, which helps to improve the assembly efficiency of the pull cable sleeve cap 2.

[0049] Please continue reading. Figures 1-3 In some embodiments, at least one rotating handle 23 is provided on the outer peripheral surface of the pull wire sleeve cap 2. This allows the assembler to directly rotate the pull wire sleeve cap 2 by rotating the handle 23, thereby improving the assembly efficiency of the pull wire sleeve cap 2.

[0050] When there are multiple rotating handles 23, the rotating handles 23 can be spaced apart on the outer circumferential surface of the pull wire sleeve cap 2.

[0051] For example, there can be two rotating handles 23, which are arranged opposite to each other on the cable sleeve cap 2 and can be parallel to the central axis of the cable sleeve cap 2. This facilitates assembly by the assembly personnel.

[0052] For example, the rotating handle 23 and the pull cable sleeve cap 2 can be integrally molded, which is beneficial to improving the connection strength between the rotating handle 23 and the pull cable sleeve cap 2.

[0053] Please continue reading. Figures 1-3In some embodiments, the rotating handle 23 extends towards the lock body 1 and is used to abut against the lock body 1. This allows the cable sleeve cap 2 to engage better with the lock body 1, and the rotation of the handle 23 prevents misalignment of the cable sleeve cap 2 during installation.

[0054] The vehicle described in this application embodiment will now be explained.

[0055] The vehicle in this application embodiment includes the hood lock assembly described above. By setting up this hood lock assembly, the problem of the cable sleeve cap 2 falling off due to improper installation can be avoided, thereby improving the reliability of vehicle use and thus improving the user experience.

[0056] In the description of this specification, specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0057] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of this utility model, but the protection scope of this utility model is not limited thereto. Any variations or substitutions that can be easily conceived by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of this utility model should be determined by the protection scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A hood lock assembly, used in a vehicle, characterized in that, The hood lock assembly includes: The lock body (1) has a card interface (11) and a first limiting member (12), and the card interface (11) has an opening (111) on one side; A pull cable sleeve cap (2) has a slot (21) and a second limiting member (22). The slot (21) is engaged with the card interface (11), and the two inner walls of the slot (21) abut against the two side walls of the lock body (1). The first limiting member (12) cooperates with the second limiting member (22) to prevent the pull cable sleeve cap (2) from falling off.

2. The hood lock assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, Along the length of the vehicle, the opening (111) is located on one side of the card interface (11); the first limiting member (12) and the second limiting member (22) abut against each other along the length of the vehicle to restrict the movement of the cable sleeve cap (2) along the length of the vehicle.

3. The hood lock assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first limiting member (12) is a notch (121) formed on the lock body (1). The notch (121) has a first inner wall (122) and a second inner wall (123) opposite each other in the length direction of the vehicle. Both the first inner wall (122) and the second inner wall (123) abut against the second limiting member (22).

4. The hood lock assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that, The second limiting member (22) includes a connecting part (221) and a mating part (222). The connecting part (221) extends from the side wall of the pull wire sleeve cap (2) toward the opening (111). The mating part (222) is disposed on the side of the connecting part (221) facing the notch (121) and mates with the notch (121).

5. The hood lock assembly according to claim 4, characterized in that, One end of the connecting part (221) is connected to the bottom wall of the slot (21).

6. The hood lock assembly according to claim 4, characterized in that, In the direction from one end of the first inner wall (122) near the other end of the pull wire sleeve cap (2), the first inner wall (122) extends toward the central axis of the notch (121); and / or, in the direction from one end of the second inner wall (123) near the other end of the pull wire sleeve cap (2), the second inner wall (123) extends toward the central axis of the notch (121).

7. The hood lock assembly according to claim 4, characterized in that, The pull cable sleeve cap (2) is rotatably inserted through the card interface (11), and the second limiting member (22) has a first position and a second position; In the first position, the connecting part (221) abuts against the side wall of the card interface (11) facing the notch (121), and there is a gap between the mating part (222) and the notch (121); In the second position, there is a gap between the connecting part (221) and the side wall of the card interface (11) facing the notch (121), and the mating part (222) mates with the notch (121).

8. The hood lock assembly according to claim 7, characterized in that, At least one rotating handle (23) is provided on the outer circumferential surface of the pull wire sleeve cap (2).

9. The hood lock assembly according to claim 8, characterized in that, The rotating handle (23) extends toward the lock body (1) and is used to abut against the lock body (1).

10. A vehicle, characterized in that, The hood lock assembly includes any one of claims 1-9.

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