Charging socket dustproof structure and automobile

Abstract

The application relates to the technical field of automobile charging, and provides a dustproof structure of a charging socket and an automobile. The dustproof structure of the charging socket comprises a socket body and a dustproof cover arranged on the socket body. The socket body is provided with a charging port, the dustproof cover is hinged to one side of the charging port and can rotate to open and close the charging port; meanwhile, the dustproof cover is provided with an adsorption body, and the socket body is correspondingly provided with a constraint part, the dustproof cover is adsorbed on the constraint part through the adsorption body when being in an open position, and is constrained in the open position. The dustproof structure of the charging socket can adsorb the dustproof cover on the constraint part through the adsorption body on the dustproof cover when the dustproof cover is opened to the open position, so that the dustproof cover is prevented from shaking at will, and the situation that the dustproof cover is easily knocked and the car paint is abraded in the open state is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of automotive charging technology, and in particular to a dustproof structure for a charging socket and an automobile. Background Technology

[0002] The charging port of a new energy vehicle's charging socket is usually equipped with a dust cover so that it can be covered when not charging, thus preventing dust and providing a seal.

[0003] In related technologies, dust covers are typically hinged to the socket body or connected to it via a plastic rope. With a hinged design, the dust cover is flipped open during charging, but the lack of restraint allows it to swing freely and potentially scratch the vehicle's paint. With a plastic rope connection, the dust cover is plugged into the charging port; removing it during charging allows it to hang freely, also potentially scratching the paint. Furthermore, this method is less convenient and less aesthetically pleasing; the plastic rope is also prone to aging and breakage, posing a risk of the dust cover being lost. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of this, this application aims to propose a dustproof structure for a charging socket to improve the situation where the dust cover is prone to swinging freely when open, causing bumps and abrasions to the vehicle paint.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution of this application is implemented as follows: A dustproof structure for a charging socket includes a socket body and a dustproof cover disposed on the socket body; the socket body has a charging port, the dustproof cover is hinged to one side of the charging port and can be rotated to open and close the charging port; the dustproof cover has an adsorption body, and the socket body has a corresponding restraining part, the dustproof cover in the open position is adsorbed onto the restraining part by the adsorption body and is restrained in the open position.

[0006] Furthermore, the dust cover includes a cover body for covering the charging port and a pivot portion provided at one end of the cover body, the pivot portion being hinged to the socket body; the cover body is provided with a sealing ring, and when the dust cover is in the closed position, the sealing ring abuts against the socket body at the edge of the charging port.

[0007] Furthermore, a locking member is provided at the other end of the cover relative to the end where the pivot is located, and a corresponding locking groove is provided on the socket body; as the dust cover rotates to the closed position, the locking member can be engaged in the locking groove to lock the dust cover in the closed position.

[0008] Furthermore, the locking element includes a latch on the side of the dust cover facing the locking groove and an unlocking button on the side of the dust cover facing away from the locking groove, and an elastic body is provided between the dust cover and the socket body; the unlocking button is connected to the latch, and pressing the unlocking button can drive the latch to disengage from the locking groove to release the lock on the dust cover, and the unlocked dust cover can leave the closed position under the elastic force of the elastic body.

[0009] Furthermore, the adsorbent is embedded in the unlock button.

[0010] Furthermore, the charging port includes a DC charging port and an AC charging port arranged at intervals, and a pivot is provided on the socket body between the DC charging port and the AC charging port. The dust cover includes a first dust cover corresponding to the DC charging port and a second dust cover corresponding to the AC charging port, and both the first dust cover and the second dust cover are provided on the pivot.

[0011] Furthermore, the pivot includes a shaft that passes through the first dust cover and the second dust cover, and mounting studs that fix both ends of the shaft to the socket body; corresponding to the shaft, a pivot groove is formed on the socket body, and the pivot groove provides clearance space for the rotating first dust cover and the second dust cover.

[0012] Furthermore, the first dust cover is provided with a DC charging indicator, and / or the second dust cover is provided with an AC charging indicator.

[0013] Furthermore, the adsorbents on the first dust cover and the adsorbents on the second dust cover correspond to each other and constitute the constraint part of each other; when the first dust cover and / or the second dust cover is opened, the first dust cover and the second dust cover are adsorbed together to constrain the opened dust cover to the open position.

[0014] Compared with related technologies, this application has the following advantages: (1) The dustproof structure of the charging socket of this application is provided with a flip-openable dustproof cover at the charging port of the socket body. The dustproof cover can be opened by flipping the operation so that the charging gun can be inserted into the charging port to charge the vehicle. After charging is completed, the dustproof cover is closed. The dustproof cover covers the charging port to avoid dust contamination of the charging port. By setting a restraining part at a suitable position on the socket body, when the dustproof cover is opened to the open position, the dustproof cover can be attracted to the restraining part by the adsorption body on the dustproof cover, thereby preventing the dustproof cover from shaking randomly. This helps to improve the situation where the dustproof cover is easy to swing freely in the open state and bump and scratch the car paint.

[0015] (2) The dust cover is designed as two parts: the cover body and the pivot part. By setting an annular sealing ring on the cover body, when the dust cover is in the closed position, the sealing ring can form a tight seal between the edge of the charging port and the dust cover, thereby improving the dustproof and waterproof function of the dust cover. The pivot part can be conveniently assembled with the dust cover and the socket body by setting shaft holes, etc., so as to realize the smooth rotation opening and closing action of the dust cover.

[0016] (3) A locking structure consisting of a locking groove and a locking element is provided between the dust cover and the socket body. After the dust cover is closed, it can be locked in the open position to prevent the dust cover from opening by itself, thereby ensuring the reliability of the dust cover in the closed state.

[0017] (4) The locking element adopts a combination of a locking head and an unlocking button. The locking between the locking head and the locking groove can smoothly lock the dust cover in the open position. The unlocking button adopts existing mature reset button, labyrinth lock unlocking and other structures to effectively control the locking and unlocking of the locking head. The elastic body setting can promptly push the dust cover away from the closed position.

[0018] (5) An adhesive element is provided on the unlock button to avoid forming an uneven structure on a relatively thin cover, thus ensuring the flatness of the cover. Moreover, the unlock button is located far from the hinge end of the dust cover. When the dust cover is opened, the adhesive force of the adhesive element can generate a large torque, which can improve the restraint effect on the dust cover in the open position.

[0019] (6) Two charging ports are provided at intervals on the socket body for AC slow charging and DC fast charging of the vehicle, respectively, which can better meet the charging needs of the vehicle. The corresponding two dust covers are hinged and assembled onto the same pivot located between the DC charging port and the AC charging port. When the first dust cover and the second dust cover are opened at the same time, they can be arranged in a state similar to the flapping of butterfly wings. The two dust covers can be closed together, thereby saving the space occupied by the dust covers when they are open and reducing the occurrence of collisions between the dust covers and surrounding parts, hands, etc.

[0020] (7) The shaft is fixed by mounting studs, which is simple in structure. During installation, the shaft can be first inserted into the first pivot part of the first dust cover and the second pivot part of the second dust cover, and then the two ends of the shaft can be fixed by mounting studs. The assembly operation is simple and quick. In view of the possibility that the first pivot part and the second pivot part may rub against the socket body during the rotation of the dust cover, pivot grooves are set at the corresponding positions of the shaft, which provides space for the dust cover to rotate smoothly, which helps to improve the convenience and reliability of the dust cover.

[0021] (8) DC charging indicator and AC charging indicator are set on the first dust cover and the second dust cover respectively, which can effectively prevent the incorrect insertion position during charging operation and improve the ease of use and user experience.

[0022] (9) Adsorbents are provided on the first dust cover and the second dust cover respectively. The adsorbents can also be used as a restraint. Each adsorbent, while serving as an adsorbent on this dust cover, also becomes a restraint required when the other dust cover is opened.

[0023] Another object of this application is to provide a car equipped with the dustproof structure for the charging socket described in this application. The car of this application possesses the technical advantages of the aforementioned dustproof structure for the charging socket. Attached Figure Description

[0024] The accompanying drawings, which form part of this application, are used to provide a further understanding of this application. The illustrative embodiments and descriptions of this application are used to explain this application. The directional terms such as front / back, up / down, etc., used therein are only used to indicate relative positional relationships and do not constitute an improper limitation of this application. In the accompanying drawings: Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the dustproof charging socket described in the embodiments of this application; Figure 2 This is an exploded view of the dustproof structure of the charging socket described in the embodiments of this application; Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the dust cover described in the embodiment of this application; Figure 4 for Figure 3 The diagram shows the structure of the dust cover from another perspective; Figure 5 for Figure 3 A magnified view of part A in the diagram; Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the dustproof structure of the charging socket described in this application embodiment when both the first dustproof cover and the second dustproof cover are open.

[0025] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures: 1. Socket body; 10. Locking slot; 11. DC charging port; 12. AC charging port; 13. Pivoting slot; 14. Mounting hole; 2. First dust cover; 20. First cover body; 200. DC charging indicator; 21. First pivot part; 210. First shaft hole; 22. First sealing ring; 3. Second dust cover; 30. Second cover body; 300. AC charging indicator; 31. Second pivot part; 310. Second shaft hole; 311. Transition plate body; 32. Second sealing ring; 4. Shaft; 40. Shaft body; 41. Mounting stud; 5. Locking element; 50. Unlocking button; 51. Card head; 52. Elastomer. Detailed Implementation

[0026] To make the technical solution and advantages of this application clearer, the following detailed description is provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative and not intended to limit the scope of this application.

[0027] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in this application can be combined with each other.

[0028] Furthermore, it should be stated in the description of this application that if terms indicating orientation or positional relationship, such as "up," "down," "left," "right," "front," "rear," "inner," and "outer," appear, they are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings and are only for the convenience of describing this application and for clarity and conciseness of expression, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed or operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this application. Taking the automobile described in this application as an example, the directional terms such as "up," "down," "left," "right," "front," and "rear" used in the embodiments are defined based on the vehicle's vertical direction (also known as the height direction), horizontal direction (also known as the width direction), and front-back direction (also known as the length direction). Specifically, as shown in the accompanying drawings, the X direction is the vehicle's front-back direction, where the side pointed by the arrow is "front," and the opposite is "rear." The Y direction is the vehicle's horizontal direction, where the side pointed by the arrow is "left," and the opposite is "right." The Z direction is the vehicle's vertical direction, where the side pointed by the arrow is "up," and the opposite is "down." "," "Inner" and "outer" are defined based on the outline of the corresponding component. For example, "inner" and "outer" are defined based on the outline of the vehicle. The side of the vehicle outline closer to the middle of the vehicle is "inner", and the other side is "outer".

[0029] Furthermore, in the description of this application, unless otherwise expressly defined, the terms "installation," "connection," "joint," and "connector" should be interpreted broadly. For example, a connection can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, or it can be a connection within two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application in light of the specific circumstances. The qualifying terms such as "first," "second," "A," "B," "C," and "D" appearing in the description of this application are merely for distinguishing similar features in different locations, attributions, or uses, in order to avoid ambiguity and confusion, and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0030] In this application, the terms "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., refer to a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example, which is included in at least one embodiment or example of this application. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0031] In traditional designs, dust covers are typically hinged to the socket body or connected to it via a plastic rope. With a hinged design, the dust cover flips open during charging, but the lack of restraint allows it to swing freely, potentially bumping into the vehicle's surface and damaging the paint. With a plastic rope connection, the dust cover is plugged into the charging port; removing it during charging allows it to hang freely, also potentially bumping into the paint and causing damage. This design is also less convenient and aesthetically pleasing; furthermore, the plastic rope is prone to aging and breakage, posing a risk of the dust cover being lost.

[0032] In view of the above-mentioned problems in the related technologies, this application innovatively proposes a brand-new dustproof structure for charging sockets, which can improve the situation where the dust cover is prone to swinging freely when open, causing bumps and scratches to the car paint.

[0033] The present application will now be described in detail through exemplary embodiments. However, it should be understood that, without further description, elements, structures, and features in one embodiment may be advantageously incorporated into other embodiments.

[0034] An embodiment of the first aspect of this application provides a dustproof structure for a charging socket; an exemplary structure is as follows: Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown.

[0035] Overall, the dustproof structure of the charging socket includes a socket body 1 and a dustproof cover disposed on the socket body 1. The socket body 1 has a charging port, and the dustproof cover is hinged to one side of the charging port and can be rotated to open and close the charging port. At the same time, the dustproof cover is provided with an adsorption body, and the socket body 1 is correspondingly provided with a restraining part. When the dustproof cover is in the open position, it is adsorbed onto the restraining part by the adsorption body and thus restrained in the open position.

[0036] Based on the above overall design concept, a flip-openable dust cover is provided at the charging port of the socket body 1. The dust cover can be opened by flipping it to allow the charging gun to be inserted into the charging port to charge the vehicle. After charging is completed, the dust cover is closed. The dust cover covers the charging port to prevent dust from contaminating the charging port. By setting a restraining part at a suitable position on the socket body 1, when the dust cover is opened to the open position, the dust cover can be attracted to the restraining part by the suction body on the dust cover, thereby preventing the dust cover from shaking freely. This helps to improve the situation where the dust cover is easy to swing freely in the open state, which may cause bumps and abrasions to the car paint.

[0037] It should be noted that, based on the above overall design concept, the technical solution of this application can adopt a variety of different specific implementation structures, forms, or configuration sequences. For example, the dust cover can be hinged to the socket body 1 using existing hinges, or it can be hinged to the socket body 1 by setting a pivot 4; the adsorption body can be a suction cup, or it can be made of different materials or solutions such as magnets. The assembly of the socket body 1 on the vehicle body, as well as the specific setting sequence and assembly method of the dust cover on the socket body 1, can also be flexibly adjusted. For the parts required for the implementation of the overall solution but not covered in the above overall settings, reasonable and flexible designs can be made by referring to mature setting methods in the field and the actual situation during implementation, which will not be elaborated here. The specific implementation scheme described below in this embodiment is only one of the many solutions that can be formed by the above various combinations and variations. In actual implementation, those skilled in the art can make flexible adjustments and improvements based on the actual situation. Obviously, the many solutions that can be formed by the above various specific combinations and variations, as well as the specific implementation scheme of this embodiment, are all within the protection scope of this application.

[0038] Specifically, such as Figure 2 and combined Figure 3 , Figure 4 As shown, in some preferred exemplary embodiments, the dust cover includes a cover body for covering the charging port and a pivot portion provided at one end of the cover body, the pivot portion being hinged to the socket body 1; at the same time, a sealing ring is provided on the cover body, and when the dust cover is in the closed position, the sealing ring abuts against the socket body 1 at the edge of the charging port.

[0039] The dust cover is designed with two parts: the cover body and the pivot part. By setting an annular sealing ring on the cover body, when the dust cover is in the closed position, the sealing ring can form a tight seal between the edge of the charging port and the dust cover, thereby improving the dustproof and waterproof function of the dust cover. The pivot part can be set with a shaft hole or other means to easily realize the hinge assembly between the dust cover and the socket body 1, so as to realize the smooth rotation and opening and closing action of the dust cover.

[0040] Of course, the number of dust covers mentioned above can be one or more, and should be set according to the number of charging ports opened on the socket body 1. In this embodiment, the charging ports include a DC charging port 11 and an AC charging port 12 arranged at intervals, and a pivot 4 is provided on the socket body 1 between the DC charging port 11 and the AC charging port 12. Accordingly, the dust covers include a first dust cover 2 corresponding to the DC charging port 11 and a second dust cover 3 corresponding to the AC charging port 12, and both the first dust cover 2 and the second dust cover 3 are provided on the pivot 4. Arranging two charging ports at intervals on the socket body 1 for AC slow charging and DC fast charging of the vehicle respectively can better meet the charging needs of the vehicle. The two dust covers are hinged and assembled onto the same pivot 4 located between the DC charging port 11 and the AC charging port 12. When the first dust cover 2 and the second dust cover 3 are opened at the same time, they can be in a state similar to the flapping of butterfly wings. The two dust covers can be closed together, thereby saving the space occupied by the dust covers in the open state and reducing the occurrence of collisions between the dust covers and surrounding parts, hands, etc.

[0041] Specifically, such as Figure 2 and combined Figures 3 to 5 As shown, the first dust cover 2 includes an integrally connected first cover body 20 and a first pivot part 21. The first cover body 20 is provided with a first sealing ring 22, and the first pivot part 21 has a first shaft hole 210 for the rotating shaft 4 to pass through. The second dust cover 3 includes an integrally connected second cover body 30 and a second pivot part 31. The second cover body 30 is provided with a second sealing ring 32, and the second pivot part 31 has a second shaft hole 310 for the rotating shaft 4 to pass through. The first dust cover 2 and the second dust cover 3 can adopt the same structural design, but the first pivot part 21 and the second pivot part 31 need to be staggered according to the installation arrangement of the rotating shaft 4. Refer to the specific manufacturing process. Figures 3 to 5 The second dust cover 3 shown can be used.

[0042] When the main point is needed, such as Figure 5 As shown, considering the need for the first dust cover 2 and the second dust cover 3 to fit together after opening, in order to avoid interference between the transition plate 311 at the root of the second pivot 31 and the root of the first pivot 21, the transition plate 311 can be designed as a bent and staggered structure, so that the second pivot 31 and the second cover 30 are not in the same plane, but are staggered by half the thickness of the plate. The root of the first pivot 21 of the first dust cover 2 can be set accordingly; in this way, the first dust cover 2 and the second dust cover 3 can fit together better after opening.

[0043] Continue as Figures 2 to 4As shown, in some preferred exemplary embodiments, a locking member 5 is provided at the other end of the dust cover body relative to the end where the pivot is located, and a corresponding locking groove 10 is provided on the socket body 1. Thus, as the dust cover rotates to the closed position, the locking member 5 can engage with the locking groove 10 to lock the dust cover in the closed position. The locking structure consisting of the locking groove 10 and the locking member 5 between the dust cover and the socket body 1 effectively locks the dust cover in the open position after it is closed, preventing it from opening on its own and ensuring the reliability of the dust cover in the closed state.

[0044] Various structural options are available to suit different configurations of the locking element 5; for example, a conventional bolt can be used. In this embodiment, the locking element 5 includes a latch 51 located on the side of the dust cover facing the locking groove 10, and an unlocking button 50 located on the side of the dust cover facing away from the locking groove 10. An elastic body 52 is provided between the dust cover and the socket body 1. The unlocking button 50 is connected to the latch 51. When the latch 51 is engaged in the locking groove 10, pressing the unlocking button 50 can cause the latch 51 to disengage from the locking groove 10, thereby releasing the lock on the dust cover. At this time, the unlocked dust cover can leave the closed position under the elastic force of the elastic body 52.

[0045] The locking element 5 adopts a combination of a locking head 51 and an unlocking button 50. The locking between the locking head 51 and the locking groove 10 can smoothly lock the dust cover in the open position. The unlocking button 50 adopts existing mature structures such as reset button and labyrinth lock unlocking, which can well complete the locking and unlocking control of the locking head 51. The setting of the elastic body 52 can promptly push the dust cover away from the closed position.

[0046] In practical operation, the dust cover can be closed by sliding the cover body. To open the dust cover, the unlock button 50 can be pressed. As the latch 51 disengages from the locked state, the elastic force of the elastic body 52 can disengage the dust cover from the closed position. Then, the dust cover can be rotated further by finger until it is open. In specific implementation, the elastic body 52 can be configured as a spring and a telescopic rod. The spring drives the telescopic rod to extend outside the latch 51. When the dust cover is in the closed position, the telescopic rod abuts against the bottom of the locking groove 10, and the spring is compressed. When the lock is released, the telescopic rod is pushed out by the spring, driving the dust cover away from the closed position. Of course, the elastic body 52 can also be configured as a torsion spring located at the hinge position of the dust cover. After the latch 51 disengages from the locked state and the dust cover is unlocked, the torsion spring can be used to directly drive the dust cover to the open position.

[0047] There are, of course, various structural options for the placement of the adsorbent and its associated restraint. For example, the adsorbent can be placed in the middle of the dust cover, and the restraint can be placed at the corresponding position on the socket body 1 when the dust cover is in the open position. However, in some preferred exemplary embodiments, the adsorbent in this embodiment is embedded in the unlock button 50.

[0048] An adhesive element is placed on the unlock button 50, avoiding the need for an uneven structure on a relatively thin cover, thus ensuring the flatness of the cover. Furthermore, the unlock button 50 is located far from the hinge end of the dust cover; when the dust cover is opened, the adhesive force of the element generates a larger torque, improving the restraint effect on the open dust cover. Additionally, since the unlock button 50 typically protrudes a certain height relative to the cover, embedding the adhesive element in the unlock button 50 ensures that the unlock buttons 50 on both dust covers are most likely to touch first when the dust cover is opened, facilitating rapid adhesion. The choice of adhesive element is flexible; different materials such as magnets and suction cups can be used. For example, when using a magnet as the adhesive element, the restraining part can be a metal sheet located in a suitable position on the socket body 1, or another magnet.

[0049] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 and combined Figure 6 As shown, in the case where the socket body 1 has two dust covers, a first dust cover 2 and a second dust cover 3, preferably, the rotating shaft 4 in this embodiment includes a shaft 40 that passes through the first dust cover 2 and the second dust cover 3, and mounting studs 41 that fix both ends of the shaft 40 to the socket body 1. Simultaneously, corresponding to the shaft 40, a pivot groove 13 is formed on the socket body 1, providing clearance for the rotating first dust cover 2 and the second dust cover 3. In a specific configuration, a mounting hole 14 can be provided at each of the outer ends of the pivot groove 13 for screwing the two mounting studs 41 together.

[0050] The rotating shaft 4 is fixed to the shaft body 40 using mounting studs 41, which is simple in structure. During installation, the shaft body 40 can be first inserted into the first pivot part 21 of the first dust cover 2 and the second pivot part 31 of the second dust cover 3, and then the two ends of the shaft body 40 can be fixed using the mounting studs 41. The assembly operation is simple and quick. In view of the possibility that the first pivot part 21 and the second pivot part 31 may rub against and interfere with the socket body 1 during the rotation of the dust cover, a pivot groove 13 is provided at the corresponding position of the shaft body 40, which provides space for the dust cover to rotate smoothly, which helps to improve the ease of use and reliability of the dust cover.

[0051] In addition, relevant markings can be set on the dust covers. For example, a DC charging marking 200 can be set on the first dust cover 2, and an AC charging marking 300 can be set on the second dust cover 3. Setting DC charging marking 200 and AC charging marking 300 on the first dust cover 2 and the second dust cover 3 respectively can effectively prevent incorrect insertion during charging operations, and improve the ease of use and user experience.

[0052] Still refer to Figure 6 As shown, in some preferred exemplary embodiments, the adsorbents on the first dust cover 2 and the second dust cover 3 correspond to each other, constituting each other's restraining parts. In this way, when the dust cover is opened, the first dust cover 2 and the second dust cover 3 can adhere together, thereby restraining the opened dust cover to the open position. The adsorbents on the first dust cover 2 and the second dust cover 3 are correspondingly arranged, and the adsorbents can also be used as restraining parts; each adsorbent, while serving as an adsorbent on its own dust cover, also becomes a restraining part required when the other dust cover is opened.

[0053] Specifically, when the first dust cover 2 is opened alone, it can rotate 180° and adhere to the second dust cover 3. When the second dust cover 3 is opened alone, it can rotate 180° and adhere to the first dust cover 2. When both the first and second dust covers 2 and 3 are opened simultaneously, they can both rotate 90° and adhere together, positioned between the two charging guns. When the adsorption body is embedded in the unlock button 50, since the unlock buttons 50 on the first and second dust covers 50 correspond exactly, after opening the dust covers, the unlock buttons 50 on the two dust covers adhere together, effectively restraining the dust covers in the open position.

[0054] Based on the above exemplary embodiments, as a preferred combination of the exemplary solutions, refer to Figures 1 to 6 As shown, when implementing the dustproof structure of the charging socket in this application, the following partial structural scheme can be referred to: The purpose of this dustproof structure for a charging socket is to develop a convenient, aesthetically pleasing, and multi-functional fast and slow charging socket assembly. The socket body 1 integrates two dustproof covers: a first dustproof cover 2 and a second dustproof cover 3, used to cover the DC charging port 11 and the AC charging port 12, respectively. The first and second dustproof covers 2 and 3 feature a symmetrical design with no handles, resulting in a cleaner look. By pressing the locking element 5, the dustproof cover is unlocked and then springs up by the elastic body 52, allowing it to be opened. The unlock button 50 has an integrated magnet on its upper surface, allowing the dustproof cover to be flipped 180° and fused with the other dustproof cover. Both dustproof covers can be flipped 90° and fused together in the middle. This satisfies the opening and closing requirements of the charging ports regardless of whether AC or DC charging is used, or whether one port is charging while the other is drawing power. Overall, the charging socket using this dustproof structure is very convenient and aesthetically pleasing in use. Meanwhile, a closure sensor can be installed in the locking slot 10 of the socket body 1 to detect whether the dust cover is closed. If the dust cover is not returned to its original position after the vehicle finishes charging, and the closure sensor does not detect that the dust cover is closed, the entire vehicle can be prevented from shifting gears and driving, thus playing a safety and leak-proof role.

[0055] In summary, the dustproof structure of the charging socket in this embodiment features a flip-openable dust cover at the charging port of the socket body 1. The dust cover can be opened by flipping it to allow the charging gun to be inserted into the charging port to charge the vehicle. After charging is complete, the dust cover is closed, thus preventing dust from contaminating the charging port. By providing a restraining part at a suitable position on the socket body 1, when the dust cover is opened to the open position, the suction on the dust cover can be attached to the restraining part, thereby preventing the dust cover from swinging around and improving the situation where the dust cover is prone to swinging freely in the open state, which could cause bumps and scratches to the vehicle paint.

[0056] An embodiment of the second aspect of this application provides a car equipped with a dustproof structure for the charging socket provided in Embodiment 1.

[0057] For new energy vehicles using power batteries, a simple, aesthetically pleasing, and easy-to-use dust cover for the charging socket is particularly important when the vehicle is being recharged. By installing a charging socket with the dustproof structure of this application on the vehicle, the operation of the dust cover can be simplified, reducing the risk of the dust cover damaging the paint. In this design, the dust cover adopts a cordless design, opening and closing by flipping, which is simpler and more aesthetically pleasing. An adsorption element on the dust cover can hold the opened dust cover in the open position, preventing contact and impact between the dust cover and the vehicle body, thus preventing abrasion to the paint. Simultaneously, a closure sensor is integrated into the locking groove 10 of the socket body 1 to detect whether the dust cover is fully closed, preventing the dust cover from being left on.

[0058] Moreover, the two dust covers on the socket body 1 adopt a symmetrical design, with a simple and beautiful structure. They can be folded together and fit together, which conforms to operating habits and makes operation convenient and simple. The charging socket is more aesthetically pleasing overall, and the setting of the same pivot 4 also saves manufacturing costs.

[0059] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this application. Detailed explanations of configurations, examples of specific structural arrangements, and descriptions of assembly and connection methods are provided to ensure sufficient disclosure so that those skilled in the art can better implement this application, and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of this application. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, or improvements made within the spirit and principles of this application should be included within the scope of protection of this application.

Claims

1. A dustproof structure for a charging socket, characterized in that: Includes a socket body (1) and a dust cover disposed on the socket body (1); The socket body (1) is provided with a charging port, and the dust cover is hinged to one side of the charging port and can be rotated to open and close the charging port; The dust cover is provided with an adsorption body, and the socket body (1) is provided with a corresponding restraint part. When the dust cover is in the open position, it is adsorbed onto the restraint part by the adsorption body and is restrained in the open position.

2. The dustproof structure of the charging socket according to claim 1, characterized in that: The dust cover includes a cover body for covering the charging port and a pivot part provided at one end of the cover body, the pivot part being hinged to the socket body (1); The cover is provided with a sealing ring. When the dust cover is in the closed position, the sealing ring abuts against the socket body (1) at the edge of the charging port.

3. The dustproof structure of the charging socket according to claim 2, characterized in that: A locking member (5) is provided at the other end of the cover relative to the end where the pivot part is located, and a locking groove (10) is correspondingly provided on the socket body (1). As the dust cover rotates to the closed position, the locking member (5) can be engaged in the locking groove (10) to lock the dust cover in the closed position.

4. The dustproof structure of the charging socket according to claim 3, characterized in that: The locking member (5) includes a latch (51) located on the side of the dust cover facing the locking groove (10) and an unlocking button (50) located on the side of the dust cover facing away from the locking groove (10), and an elastic body (52) is provided between the dust cover and the socket body (1). The unlock button (50) is connected to the card head (51) in a transmission manner. Pressing the unlock button (50) can drive the card head (51) to disengage from the locking groove (10) to release the lock on the dust cover. The unlocked dust cover can leave the closed position under the elastic force of the elastic body (52).

5. The dustproof structure of the charging socket according to claim 4, characterized in that: The adsorbent is embedded in the unlock button (50).

6. The dustproof structure of the charging socket according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: The charging port includes a DC charging port (11) and an AC charging port (12) spaced apart, and a pivot (4) is provided on the socket body (1) between the DC charging port (11) and the AC charging port (12). The dust cover includes a first dust cover (2) corresponding to the DC charging port (11) and a second dust cover (3) corresponding to the AC charging port (12). The first dust cover (2) and the second dust cover (3) are both located on the rotating shaft (4).

7. The dustproof structure of the charging socket according to claim 6, characterized in that: The rotating shaft (4) includes a shaft (40) that is mounted on the first dust cover (2) and the second dust cover (3), and mounting studs (41) that fix the two ends of the shaft (40) to the socket body (1). Corresponding to the shaft (40), a pivot groove (13) is formed on the socket body (1), the pivot groove (13) providing clearance space for the rotating first dust cover (2) and second dust cover (3).

8. The dustproof structure of the charging socket according to claim 6, characterized in that: The first dust cover (2) is provided with a DC charging symbol (200), and / or the second dust cover (3) is provided with an AC charging symbol (300).

9. The dustproof structure of the charging socket according to claim 6, characterized in that: The adsorbent on the first dust cover (2) and the adsorbent on the second dust cover (3) correspond to each other and constitute each other's constraint part; When the first dust cover (2) and / or the second dust cover (3) are opened, the first dust cover (2) and the second dust cover (3) adhere together to constrain the opened dust cover to the open position.

10. A car, characterized in that: The vehicle is equipped with a dustproof structure for the charging socket as described in any one of claims 1 to 9.

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