Charging port cover opening structure

Abstract

The utility model discloses a charging port cover opening structure relates to charging port cover technical field, the utility model discloses a base, the rotation of charging port cover base and cover body on base is connected to the base and is located the top of the one side of base mutual departure respectively, the rotation of charging port cover base and cover body is connected through transmission structure transmission between the charging port cover base and cover body, the rotation of charging port cover base and cover body is equipped with torsional spring all, the torsional spring has the elastic deformation potential energy that causes both to rotate to the direction of far away from base, the restriction structure that is used for limiting cover body far away is equipped with on the charging port cover base, through the setting of structure, make the charging port cover open, and the charging port cover base is inclined to set, and then make charging gun insert more convenient.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to a charging port cover, and more specifically, to a charging port cover opening structure. Background Technology

[0002] The automotive industry has undergone a transformation, with cars evolving from traditional modes of transportation into intelligent and electrified vehicles. The ergonomics and comfort of all components within the car cabin are fundamental elements, and the modular opening and closing of charging port covers is a growing trend. Traditional charging port covers typically employ a fixed structure, with a fixed angle between the charging socket and the charging gun. This forces drivers to frequently adjust their posture or the angle of the charging gun to accommodate the fixed charging interface. This design not only reduces the convenience of the charging process but also negatively impacts the user experience, failing to meet the evolving trends of modern intelligent and electrified automobiles.

[0003] In existing technologies, charging port covers mostly use simple hinges or sliding mechanisms to open and close, lacking angle adjustment capabilities. For example, some charging port covers can only open in one direction, requiring strict alignment when inserting the charging gun; otherwise, it can easily lead to a loose connection or wear. Furthermore, fixed-angle charging port covers cannot accommodate drivers of different heights or with varying usage habits, potentially causing inconvenience or fatigue during charging.

[0004] Therefore, a new solution is needed to address this problem. Utility Model Content

[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model provides a charging port cover opening structure.

[0006] The technical solution of this utility model is: A charging port cover opening structure includes a base, a charging port cover base rotatably connected to the base, and a cover body. The rotating parts of the charging port cover base and the cover body are respectively located on the top of opposite sides of the base. The charging port cover base and the cover body are connected by a transmission structure. Both the rotating parts of the charging port cover base and the cover body are provided with torsion springs. The torsion springs have elastic deformation potential energy that causes both to rotate away from the base. The charging port cover base is provided with a limiting structure for limiting the cover body from moving away.

[0007] The present invention is further configured such that the transmission structure includes a first transmission arm and a second transmission arm rotatably connected to each other, the end of the first transmission arm opposite to the second transmission arm is rotatably connected to the bottom of the charging port cover base, and the end of the second transmission arm opposite to the first transmission arm is rotatably connected to the base.

[0008] The present invention is further configured such that the transmission structure includes a mating component fixedly connected to the cover, and the side of the second transmission arm opposite to the first transmission arm is integrally formed with a contact portion at the axis of rotation and contacts the side wall of the mating component.

[0009] The present invention is further configured such that the limiting structure is a press-type spring latch, including a housing and a buckle. The housing is fixed on the charging port cover base, and the buckle engages with a mating part on the cover to achieve locking and unlocking of the cover.

[0010] The present invention is further configured such that a rotating seat is provided on one side of the top of the base, the charging port cover base is rotatably connected to the rotating seat through a rotating shaft, and the torsion spring is sleeved on the rotating shaft, with one end abutting against the rotating seat and the other end abutting against the rotating shaft.

[0011] The present invention is further configured such that a mounting seat is provided on the other side of the top of the base, the mounting seat is hinged to the cover body via a hinge, and a torsion spring is provided on the hinge for driving the cover body to rotate in a direction away from the base.

[0012] The present invention is further provided that the charging port cover base has an insertion port for the end of the charging gun to pass through, and a groove for engaging with the charging gun latch.

[0013] The beneficial technical effects of this utility model are: By utilizing the cooperation of the transmission structure, torsion spring, and limiting structure, when the cover is opened, due to the linkage of the transmission structure, the rotation angle of the charging port cover base is related to the opening angle of the cover, thereby making the charging port cover base tilted, which makes it easier to insert the charging gun, can better adapt to the angle of the charging gun, and improves the charging experience. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model in the closed state; Figure 2 This is a structural schematic diagram of the present invention from another perspective when it is in the closed state; Figure 3 yes Figure 2 Enlarged view of point A in the middle; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model in its open state; Figure 5 This is a structural schematic diagram of the present invention from another perspective when it is in the open state; Figure 6 yes Figure 5 Enlarged view of point B in the middle.

[0015] In the figure, 1 is the base; 11 is the rotating seat; 12 is the mounting seat; 2 is the charging port cover base; 21 is the rotating shaft; 22 is the socket; 23 is the groove; 24 is the limiting part; 3 is the cover; 31 is the hinge; 32 is the mating part; 4 is the torsion spring; 5 is the limiting structure; 6 is the first transmission arm; 7 is the second transmission arm; and 71 is the contact part. Detailed Implementation

[0016] In order to better understand the technical means of this utility model and to implement it in accordance with the contents of the specification, the specific embodiments of this utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and examples. The following examples are used to illustrate this utility model, but are not intended to limit the scope of this utility model.

[0017] A charging port cover opening structure, such as Figures 1-6 As shown, it includes a base 1, a charging port cover base 2 rotatably connected to the base 1, and a cover 3. The rotating parts of the charging port cover base 2 and the cover 3 are respectively located on the top of the opposite side of the base 1. The charging port cover base 2 and the cover 3 are connected by a transmission structure. Both the rotating parts of the charging port cover base 2 and the cover 3 are provided with torsion springs 4. The torsion springs 4 have elastic deformation potential energy that causes both to rotate in a direction away from the base 1. The charging port cover base 2 is provided with a limiting structure 5 for limiting the cover 3 from moving away. The top of the base 1 is open, and a rotating seat 11 is integrally formed on one side of the top of the base 1, which is symmetrically arranged. The charging port cover base 2 is provided with a rotating shaft 21. The two ends of the rotating shaft 21 are rotatably connected to the rotating seat 11 through shaft hole cooperation. The torsion spring 4 is sleeved on the rotating shaft 21, with one end abutting against the rotating seat 11 and the other end abutting against the rotating shaft 21. The bottom of the charging port cover base 2 is provided with a limiting part 24 extending toward the inner bottom wall of the base 1. By using the limiting part 24 to contact the inner bottom wall of the base 1, the rotation angle of the bottom of the charging port cover base 2 is limited. On the top of the base 1, on the side opposite to the rotating seat 11, there are symmetrical mounting seats 12. The mounting seats 12 are fixedly connected to one side of the base 1 by bolts. The bottom of the mounting seats 12 extends vertically upward and passes over the charging port cover base 2. Each mounting seat 12 is provided with a hinge 31 at the top and is hinged to the cover 3 through the hinge 31. A torsion spring 4 is also provided on the hinge 31 to drive the cover 3 to rotate in a direction away from the base 1. The transmission structure includes a first transmission arm 6 and a second transmission arm 7 rotatably connected to each other. The end of the first transmission arm 6 opposite to the second transmission arm 7 is rotatably connected to the bottom of the charging port cover base 2. The base 1 has a notch on the side opposite to the rotating part of the charging port cover base 2. The end of the second transmission arm 7 opposite to the first transmission arm 6 extends into the notch and is rotatably connected to the inner sidewall of the notch. The transmission structure also includes a mating part 32, which is fixedly connected to one side of the cover 3 and extends downward in the vertical direction. The side of the second transmission arm 7 opposite to the first transmission arm 6 has an integrally formed contact part 71 located at the rotation axis 21 line, which contacts the sidewall of the mating part 32. The mating part 32 also extends into the notch. Inside, the charging port cover base 2 has two inlets 22 for the end of the charging gun to pass through. On one side of the inlets 22, there is also a groove 23 that cooperates with the charging gun latch. The inner wall of the groove has a recess for the charging gun latch to be inserted. Through the cooperation of the transmission structure and the torsion spring 4, when the cover 3 is opened, the charging port cover base 2 can also open synchronously through the elasticity of the torsion spring 4 and the cooperation part 32. As the cover 3 opens, the charging port cover base 2 also rotates accordingly, so that the charging port cover base 2 is tilted, which makes it easier to insert the charging gun and can better adapt to the angle of the charging gun, thus improving the charging experience.

[0018] The limiting structure 5 is a press-type spring latch, specifically an MS press-type latch, including a housing detachably connected to the charging port cover base 2 and a mating part 32 integrally formed on the bottom of the cover 3 and engaged with the latch inside the housing. Using this press-type spring latch, the guide mechanism inside the housing and the spring work together to allow the latch inside the housing to have two states: extended and retracted. When the latch is extended, it is in the open state; when the latch is retracted, it is in the closed state. The mating part 32 is then locked in the closed state, thus fixing the cover 3 and the charging port cover base 2 relatively. This mechanism enables convenient operation of "one press to open, release to lock," allowing the limiting structure 5 to relatively restrict the cover 3 and the charging port cover base 2 when the cover 3 is pressed; pressing again releases the restriction, allowing the cover 3 to open and the charging gun to be inserted into the socket 22, making operation quick and convenient.

[0019] Working principle: In the closed state, the cover 3 is locked to the charging port cover base 2 by the limiting structure 5 (press-type spring lock), and the two remain relatively fixed. When charging is needed, the user presses the cover 3, the limiting structure 5 unlocks, and the cover 3 automatically rotates and opens away from the base 1 under the action of the torsion spring 4 on the hinge 31. At the same time, the opening of the cover 3 drives the charging port cover base 2 to rotate through the transmission structure: specifically, the mating part 32 on the cover 3 contacts the second transmission arm 7 of the transmission structure, pushing the second transmission arm 7, which in turn drives the charging port cover base 2 to rotate around its rotation axis 21 through the first transmission arm 6. The charging port cover base 2 also rotates away from the base 1 under the action of its own torsion spring 4, but due to the linkage of the transmission structure, the rotation angle of the charging port cover base 2 is related to the opening angle of the cover 3, thus making the charging port cover base 2 tilted. In this way, the charging gun can be inserted into the socket 22 on the charging port cover base 2 at a more comfortable angle and fixed by the locking mechanism through the groove 23. After charging is complete, the user presses the cover 3, locking the limiting structure 5 again. The cover 3 and the charging port cover base 2 then reset and close under the action of the torsion spring 4. The entire operation is convenient, achieving the function of "one press to open, release to lock", significantly improving the charging experience.

[0020] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. It should be noted that for those skilled in the art, several improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the technical principles of the present utility model, and these improvements and modifications should also be considered within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A charging port cover opening structure, characterized in that: The device includes a base (1), a charging port cover base (2) rotatably connected to the base (1), and a cover (3). The rotating parts of the charging port cover base (2) and the cover (3) are located on the top of the base (1) on opposite sides. The charging port cover base (2) and the cover (3) are connected by a transmission structure. Both the charging port cover base (2) and the cover (3) are provided with torsion springs (4). The torsion springs (4) have elastic deformation potential energy that causes them to rotate away from the base (1). The charging port cover base (2) is provided with a limiting structure (5) for limiting the cover (3) from moving away.

2. The charging port cover opening structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The transmission structure includes a first transmission arm (6) and a second transmission arm (7) that are rotatably connected to each other. The end of the first transmission arm (6) away from the second transmission arm (7) is rotatably connected to the bottom of the charging port cover base (2), and the end of the second transmission arm (7) away from the first transmission arm (6) is rotatably connected to the base (1).

3. The charging port cover opening structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: The transmission structure also includes a fitting part (32) fixedly connected to the cover (3). The second transmission arm (7) has an integral contact part (71) on the side opposite to the first transmission arm (6) at the rotation axis (21) line, and contacts the side wall of the fitting part (32).

4. The charging port cover opening structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The limiting structure (5) is a press-type spring latch, including a housing and a buckle. The housing is fixed on the charging port cover base (2), and the buckle engages with the mating part (32) on the cover (3) to lock and unlock the cover (3).

5. The charging port cover opening structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The base (1) has a rotating seat (11) on one side of its top. The charging port cover base (2) is rotatably connected to the rotating seat (11) via a rotating shaft (21). The torsion spring (4) is sleeved on the rotating shaft (21), with one end abutting against the rotating seat (11) and the other end abutting against the rotating shaft (21).

6. The charging port cover opening structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The base (1) has a mounting seat (12) on the other side of its top. The mounting seat (12) is hinged to the cover (3) via a hinge (31). The hinge (31) is provided with a torsion spring (4) for driving the cover (3) to rotate away from the base (1).

7. The charging port cover opening structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The charging port cover base (2) has an opening (22) for the end of the charging gun to pass through, and a groove (23) for engaging with the charging gun latch.

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