Charging flap system for electrically powered vehicles
The charging flap system addresses the inconvenience of manual cover operation in electric vehicles by implementing an automatic charging port cover mechanism, improving user convenience and protection.
DE102020128203B4Active Publication Date: 2026-07-02BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE AG
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- DE · DE
- Patent Type
- Patents
- Current Assignee / Owner
- BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE AG
- Filing Date
- 2020-10-27
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-02
AI Technical Summary
Technical Problem
Existing charging systems for electric vehicles require manual opening and closing of multiple covers during DC charging, which is inconvenient and time-consuming.
Method used
A charging flap system with a rotatable charging port cover that automatically opens and closes using a pivot joint, retaining hook, and spring mechanism, allowing seamless integration with the vehicle's design and ensuring the cover remains closed when not in use.
Benefits of technology
Enables convenient and efficient charging by automatically opening and closing the charging port cover, enhancing user experience and reducing manual intervention, while providing protection against external influences.
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Abstract
Charging flap system for electrically powered vehicles, comprising: a charging socket holder (3) and a charging socket mounted therein, the charging socket having an outer wall (51), an inner wall (52) and an intermediate cavity (53), comprising at least one DC charging socket (5); a charging socket cover (7), which is rotatably connected to the charging socket holder (3) via a pivot joint (8) with a return spring (81) and covers the DC charging socket (5) in a first position and releases it in a second position, characterized by: an undercut (80) arranged on the pivot joint (8); a retaining hook (9), comprising: a socket pin (90), the underside of which is slidable on the charging socket holder (3) and which has a tip (901) pointing towards the DC charging socket (5); and a pivot pin (91) which is connected to an end region opposite the tip (901) and extends away from the charging socket holder (3) at a predetermined angle.wherein the free end of the hinge pin (91) has a retaining lug (910) corresponding to the undercut (80), a spring (93) arranged on the hinge pin (91) such that the hinge pin (91) is pressed towards the charging can, a recess (510) in the outer wall (51) of the charging can arranged such that the tip (901) of the can pin (90) can pass through it, wherein the undercut (80) of the pivot joint (8) and the retaining hook (9) are arranged such that, in the closed state of the charging can lid (7), the retaining lug (910) rests against a region of the pivot joint (8) which does not have an undercut (80) such that the tip (901) of the can pin (90) extends through the outer wall (51) but not into the cavity (53), and in the open state of the charging can lid (7) the undercut (80) is arranged such that the retaining lug (910) engages in it and the tip (901) of the can pin (90) extends into the cavity (53).
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