New energy commercial vehicle charging port cover structure

By combining a charging port side cover, spring, flange with boss pivot and groove fixing seat, and using snap-fit ​​and bolts, the problems of rust, abnormal noise and unsightly appearance of the charging port cover of new energy commercial vehicles are solved, and the effects of multi-angle operation and rust prevention are achieved.

CN224576705UActive Publication Date: 2026-07-31ZHEJIANG UFO AUTOMOBILE MFG CO LTD +1
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
ZHEJIANG UFO AUTOMOBILE MFG CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-07-24
Publication Date
2026-07-31

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing charging port covers for new energy commercial vehicles are prone to rusting, making abnormal noises, getting stuck, and are unsightly. The locking mechanism is bulky and exposed.

Method used

It adopts a combination structure of charging port side cover, spring, flange with boss shaft and flange with groove fixing seat, combined with snap fastener and bolt, and uses composite material and locking mechanism design to achieve free opening and closing at multiple angles and prevent rust.

Benefits of technology

It enhances the user experience, allows for free operation of the charging port cover from multiple angles, ensures convenient and reliable installation and disassembly, and is both aesthetically pleasing and rust-resistant.

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Abstract

This utility model relates to the field of new energy vehicle components, specifically to a charging port cover structure for a new energy commercial vehicle. It includes a mounting bracket mounted on the vehicle frame, a charging port mounting base, a charging port side cover, and a charging port outer cover. The mounting bracket and the charging port mounting base are connected. A charging socket is mounted on the charging port mounting base. The charging port side cover is rotatably mounted on the side of the mounting bracket away from the charging port mounting base. The charging port side cover and the charging port outer cover are connected. The charging port outer cover has a locking mechanism. The size of the charging port outer cover is larger than the size of the charging port mounting base, covering the charging port mounting base when closed. This solves the problems of current charging port covers made of sheet metal bending and welding, which are prone to rust; metal rotating hinges without damping mechanisms, which cannot achieve multi-angle free positioning; which easily produce abnormal noise and jamming when opening and closing; and which easily allow rust to flow out. The locking mechanism uses a lever lock, which is bulky and has an exposed structure, is unsightly, and the metal material is prone to wear and rust.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of new energy vehicle parts, specifically to a charging port cover structure for new energy commercial vehicles. Background Technology

[0002] At present, the charging mechanism of new energy commercial vehicles is mainly assembled on the vehicle frame. The charging port cover and mounting base are made of sheet metal bending and welding, which is simple in appearance, lacks aesthetics, and is prone to rust. The metal rotating hinge has no damping mechanism, cannot achieve free positioning at multiple angles, and is prone to abnormal noise and jamming when opening and closing, and rust stains are easy to flow out. The locking mechanism uses a lever lock, which is large in size and has an exposed structure, which is not aesthetically pleasing, and the metal material is prone to wear and rust.

[0003] In summary, a new type of charging port cover structure for new energy commercial vehicles is proposed to solve the aforementioned problems. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a charging port cover structure for new energy commercial vehicles to solve the problems of the current charging port cover being made of sheet metal bending and welding, which is prone to rust; the metal rotating hinge has no damping mechanism, which cannot achieve free positioning at multiple angles; it is easy to produce abnormal noise and jamming when opening and closing; and the rust stains are easy to flow out. The locking mechanism uses a lever lock, which is large in size and has an exposed structure, which is not aesthetically pleasing, and the metal material is prone to wear and rust.

[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows: A charging port cover structure for a new energy commercial vehicle includes a mounting bracket mounted on a vehicle frame, a charging port mounting base, a charging port side cover, and a charging port outer cover. The mounting bracket and the charging port mounting base are connected and mounted on the vehicle frame. A charging socket is mounted on the charging port mounting base. The charging port side cover is rotatably mounted on the side of the mounting bracket away from the charging port mounting base. The charging port side cover and the charging port outer cover are connected. The charging port outer cover is provided with a locking mechanism. The size of the charging port outer cover is larger than the size of the charging port mounting base, so that it covers the charging port mounting base when closed.

[0006] Furthermore, there are two mounting brackets, located on the left and right sides of the charging port mounting base, respectively, and two charging port side covers, installed on the mounting brackets on the left and right sides, respectively.

[0007] Further, the mounting brackets on both the left and right sides are provided with mounting holes, and also include a flange with a grooved fixing seat, a flange with a boss rotating shaft and a spring. The flange with a grooved fixing seat is installed in the mounting hole, the flange with a boss rotating shaft is installed in the flange with a grooved fixing seat, and the spring is installed between the flange with a boss rotating shaft and the charging port side cover.

[0008] Further defined, the flange with grooved mounting base includes a mounting end and a clamping claw, the mounting end and the clamping claw being integrally formed. The clamping claw passes through the mounting bracket and engages with the inner side of the mounting bracket. The flange with grooved mounting base is provided with a through hole. The boss portion of the flange with boss rotating shaft passes through the through hole and is mounted on the flange with grooved mounting base. The size of the through hole matches the size of the boss portion of the flange with boss rotating shaft. The charging port side cover is provided with a connecting post. The connecting post is provided with a threaded through hole. The central axis of the threaded through hole and the central axis of the connecting post are on the same horizontal line. The flange with boss rotating shaft is provided with a sleeve hole. The size of the sleeve hole matches the size of the connecting post. The flange with boss rotating shaft is sleeved on the connecting post. It also includes a self-tapping bolt. The self-tapping bolt is threadedly connected to the threaded through hole. The spring is sleeved on the connecting post between the flange with boss rotating shaft and the charging port side cover.

[0009] Furthermore, the charging port side cover is provided with two snap-fit ​​buckles, and the left and right side walls of the charging port outer cover are each provided with two snap-fit ​​grooves. When the charging port side cover and the charging port outer cover are assembled, the snap-fit ​​buckles are snapped into the snap-fit ​​grooves.

[0010] Further specifying, the charging port cover is also provided with a torsion spring block and a through hole for the locking mechanism to pass through. The locking structure includes a handle and a latch. The locking block is provided with a lock hole. The latch is also provided with a rotating shaft. A torsion spring is sleeved on the rotating shaft. One end of the torsion spring is provided on the latch, and the other end is provided on the torsion spring block. When the charging port cover is closed, the latch passes through the through hole on the charging port cover and engages in the lock hole of the locking block.

[0011] The advantages of this utility model over the current technology are as follows: 1. It features a combination structure consisting of a charging port side cover, a spring, a flange with a boss pivot, and a flange with a grooved fixing seat, which allows the charging port cover to be opened and closed freely at multiple angles, greatly improving the user experience.

[0012] 2. The charging port side cover and the outer cover are fitted with snap-fit ​​buckles and bolts, ensuring ease and reliability of installation and disassembly. Attached Figure Description

[0013] Figure 1 This is an exploded view of the present invention; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the open state of this utility model; Figure 3 This is an assembly diagram of the charging outer cover and the charging side cover of this utility model; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram showing the locking mechanism of this utility model in the closed state and its cooperation with the locking block; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram showing the installation of the flange with grooved fixing seat, the flange with boss rotating shaft, and the spring of this utility model; Figure 6 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the flange with groove fixing seat of this utility model.

[0014] The markings in the diagram correspond to: 1-mounting bracket, 2-charging port mounting base, 3-charging port side cover, 4-charging port outer cover, 5-flange with grooved fixing base, 51-mounting end, 52-claw, 6-flange with boss rotating shaft, 7-spring, 8-locking mechanism, 9-clamping buckle, 10-clamping groove, 11-charging socket, 12-locking block, 13-torsion spring clamping block, 14-handle, 15-locking tongue, 16-rotating shaft, 17-torsion spring, 18-self-tapping screw. Detailed Implementation

[0015] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the technical solution of this utility model, the technical solution of this utility model will be further described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. Example

[0016] like Figures 1-6As shown, a charging port cover structure for a new energy commercial vehicle includes a mounting bracket 1, a charging port mounting seat 2, a charging port side cover 3, and a charging port outer cover 4, all mounted on the vehicle frame. There are two mounting brackets 1, both mounted on the vehicle frame and connected to the charging port mounting seat 2. A slow-charging socket and a fast-charging socket are installed inside the charging port mounting seat 2. A locking block 12 with a locking hole is also provided between the slow-charging socket and the fast-charging socket. The two mounting brackets 1 are located on the left and right sides of the charging port mounting seat 2, respectively. Mounting holes are provided on both sides of the mounting brackets 1. The structure also includes a flange with a grooved fixing seat 5, a flange with a boss rotating shaft 6, and a spring 7. The flange with a grooved fixing seat 5 includes a mounting end 51 and a claw 52, ​​which are integrally formed. 2. The flange with grooved mounting base 5 is provided with a through hole, the size of which matches the size of the boss part of the flange with boss rotating shaft 6. The boss part of the flange with boss rotating shaft 6 passes through the through hole and is installed on the flange with grooved mounting base 5. The charging port side cover 3 is provided with a connecting post, and the connecting post is provided with a threaded through hole. The central axis of the threaded through hole and the central axis of the connecting post are on the same horizontal line. The flange with boss rotating shaft 6 is provided with a sleeve hole, the size of which matches the size of the connecting post. The flange with boss rotating shaft 6 is sleeved on the connecting post. It also includes a self-tapping bolt 18, which is threadedly connected to the threaded through hole. The spring 7 is sleeved on the connecting post between the flange with boss rotating shaft 6 and the charging port side cover 3.

[0017] The charging port cover 4 is provided with a locking mechanism 8, a torsion spring block 13, and a through hole for the locking mechanism 8 to pass through. The locking structure includes a handle 14 and a locking tongue 15. The locking tongue 15 is also provided with a rotating shaft 16. A torsion spring 17 is sleeved on the rotating shaft 16. One end of the torsion spring 17 is set on the locking tongue 15, and the other end is set on the torsion spring block 13. When the charging port cover 4 is closed, the locking tongue 15 passes through the through hole on the charging port cover 4 and is locked in the locking hole of the locking block 12.

[0018] There are two charging port side covers 3, located at the left and right ends of the two mounting brackets 1 respectively. Each charging port side cover 3 is provided with two snap fasteners 9. The left and right side walls of the charging port outer cover 3 are provided with two snap-fit ​​grooves 10. When the charging port side cover 4 and the charging port outer cover 3 are assembled, the snap fasteners 9 are snapped into the snap-fit ​​grooves 10. Spring 7 is mounted on the connecting post between the charging port side cover 3 and the mounting bracket. The charging port side cover 3 is rotatably mounted on the mounting bracket 1. Using the combined structure of the charging port side cover 3, spring 7, flange with boss rotating shaft 6, and flange with grooved fixing seat 5, the charging port cover 4 can be opened and closed freely at multiple angles, greatly improving the user experience. The flange with boss rotating shaft 6 and flange with grooved fixing seat 5 are both made of nylon and glass fiber composite material, which is wear-resistant and self-lubricating. The charging port cover 4 and the charging port side cover 3 adopt the cooperation of snap-fit ​​buckle 9 and snap-fit ​​groove 10, as well as the cooperation of self-tapping bolts and threaded through holes, to ensure the convenience and reliability of installation and disassembly. At the same time, the locking structure 8 adopts the structure of a handle, which is more convenient to operate. The charging port cover 4 and the charging port side cover 3 are both made of composite material, which makes the product lightweight and prevents rust, and the design is more concise and beautiful.

[0019] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "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 component 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.

[0020] The above provides a detailed description of the charging port cover structure for new energy commercial vehicles provided by this utility model. The description of the specific embodiments is only for the purpose of helping to understand the method and core idea of ​​this utility model. It should be noted that for those skilled in the art, several improvements and modifications can be made to this utility model without departing from the present utility model, and these improvements and modifications also fall within the protection scope of the claims of this utility model.

Claims

1. A new energy commercial vehicle charging port cover structure, characterized in that: The device includes a mounting bracket (1) mounted on the vehicle frame, a charging port mounting base (2), a charging port side cover (3), and a charging port outer cover (4). The mounting bracket (1) and the charging port mounting base (2) are connected and mounted on the vehicle frame. A charging socket (11) is mounted on the charging port mounting base (2). The charging port side cover (3) is rotatably mounted on the side of the mounting bracket (1) away from the charging port mounting base (2). The charging port side cover (3) and the charging port outer cover (4) are connected. A locking mechanism (8) is provided on the charging port outer cover (4). The size of the charging port outer cover (4) is larger than the size of the charging port mounting base (2). When closed, it covers the charging port mounting base (2). A locking block (12) is also provided on the charging port mounting base (2) to cooperate with the locking mechanism (8).

2. The new energy commercial vehicle charging port cover structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: There are two mounting brackets (1), located on the left and right sides of the charging port mounting base (2), and there are two charging port side covers (3), which are installed on the mounting brackets (1) on the left and right sides, respectively.

3. The charging port cover structure of a new energy commercial vehicle according to claim 2, characterized in that: The mounting brackets (1) on the left and right sides are provided with mounting holes, and also include a flange grooved fixing seat (5), a flange boss rotating shaft (6) and a spring (7). The flange grooved fixing seat (5) is installed in the mounting hole, the flange boss rotating shaft (6) is installed in the flange grooved fixing seat (5), and the spring (7) is installed between the flange boss rotating shaft (6) and the charging port side cover (3).

4. The charging port cover structure of a new energy commercial vehicle according to claim 3, characterized in that: The flange grooved fixing seat (5) includes a mounting end (51) and a claw (52), which are integrally formed. The claw (52) passes through the mounting bracket (1) and is engaged with the inner side of the mounting bracket (1). The flange grooved fixing seat (5) is provided with a through hole. The boss part of the flange boss rotating shaft (6) passes through the through hole and is installed on the flange grooved fixing seat (5). The size of the through hole matches the size of the boss part of the flange boss rotating shaft (6). The charging port side A connecting post is provided on the cover (3), and a threaded through hole is provided on the connecting post. The central axis of the threaded through hole and the central axis of the connecting post are on the same horizontal line. A sleeve hole is provided on the flange with boss rotating shaft (6). The size of the sleeve hole matches the size of the connecting post. The flange with boss rotating shaft (6) is sleeved on the connecting post. It also includes a self-tapping bolt (18). The self-tapping bolt (18) is threadedly connected to the threaded through hole. The spring (7) is sleeved on the connecting post between the flange with boss rotating shaft (6) and the charging port side cover (3).

5. The new energy commercial vehicle charging port cover structure according to claim 4, characterized in that: The charging port side cover (3) is also provided with two snap fasteners (9), and the charging port outer cover (4) is provided with two snap slots (10) on the left and right side walls. When the charging port side cover (3) and the charging port outer cover (4) are assembled, the snap fasteners (9) are snapped into the snap slots (10).

6. The new energy commercial vehicle charging port cover structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The charging port cover is also provided with a torsion spring block (13) and a through hole for the locking mechanism to pass through. The locking structure includes a handle (14) and a latch (15). The locking block (12) is provided with a lock hole. The latch (15) is also provided with a rotating shaft (16). A torsion spring (17) is sleeved on the rotating shaft (16). One end of the torsion spring (17) is provided on the latch (15), and the other end is provided on the torsion spring block (13). When the charging port cover (4) is closed, the latch (15) passes through the through hole on the charging port cover (4) and is engaged in the lock hole of the locking block (12).