Loading flap arrangement

Abstract

The invention relates to a charging flap arrangement (1), in particular of a motor vehicle (2) with an opening (4) with a charging socket (5) which is arranged behind the opening (4) and with a charging flap (6) which in a first closed position closes the opening (4) and protects the charging socket (5) from access and which in a second position releases the opening (4) and allows access to the charging socket (5), wherein the charging flap (6) can be moved from the first position to the second position or vice versa by means of an actuator (7), wherein a gear (8) is attached to the charging flap (6) and meshes with a rack (9), such that the gear (8) can be rotated by means of the rack (9) or along the rack (9) and the charging flap (6) rotates with the rotation of the gear (8).

Description

[0001] The invention relates to a loading flap arrangement, in particular of a motor vehicle and a motor vehicle with a loading flap arrangement.

[0002] Electrically powered vehicles have a battery that typically needs to be recharged regularly so that the stored electrical energy can be supplied to a drive motor to power the vehicle. To recharge the battery, the vehicle has a charging port that can be connected to a charging cable to recharge the battery from a charging network. However, the charging port is a sensitive component that should be protected from environmental conditions and tampering. Therefore, the charging port is typically located in a protected compartment within the vehicle, which is covered by a charging port cover. When the charging port is not in use, the cover closes the opening and the charging port itself.

[0003] Such loading flap arrangements are known, for example, from DE 10 2022 127 405 A1. This loading flap incorporates a complex arrangement of a loading tray module, which accomplishes the lateral displacement of the loading flap.

[0004] DE 10 2022 127 405 A1 discloses a charging flap arrangement, in particular of a motor vehicle, with an opening with a charging socket which is arranged behind the opening and with a charging flap which in a first closed position closes the opening and protects the charging socket from access and which in a second position releases the opening and allows access to the charging socket, wherein the charging flap can be moved from the first position to the second position or vice versa by means of an actuator.

[0005] The task is to create a loading flap assembly that allows the loading flap to be easily and with minimal mechanical effort moved from a closed to an open state. The task is also to create a motor vehicle equipped with such an improved loading flap assembly.

[0006] The problem is solved with regard to the loading flap arrangement with the features of claim 1.

[0007] One embodiment of the invention relates to a charging flap assembly, particularly of a motor vehicle, comprising an opening with a charging socket located behind the opening and a charging flap which, in a first closed position, closes the opening and protects the charging socket from access, and which, in a second position, opens the opening and allows access to the charging socket. The charging flap can be moved from the first position to the second position or vice versa by means of an actuator. A gear is attached to the charging flap and meshes with a rack such that the gear can be rotated by means of or along the rack, and the charging flap rotates with the rotation of the gear. This allows the charging flap of the charging flap assembly to be pivoted easily and simply to open and close the opening to provide access to a charging socket.

[0008] It is particularly advantageous if the gear is firmly and imperviously connected to the loading flap. This ensures that the loading flap follows the rotation of the gear without any problems. If the gear is rotated, the loading flap also rotates.

[0009] It is also advantageous if the gear and loading flap are formed as a single unit. This simplifies manufacturing, for example, by injection molding. This measure offers several advantages, such as eliminating an assembly step and reducing the costs of warehousing.

[0010] It is also advantageous for the gear to roll on the rack. This rotates the loading flap and also moves it along the rack in a largely linear direction. The loading flap thus undergoes a superimposed rotational and linear motion.

[0011] It is also advantageous if the actuator moves the loading flap in such a way that the loading flap's gear rolls on the rack. This enables automated movement.

[0012] It is also advantageous if, before rotating the charging flap, the actuator moves the flap from its first position out of the opening towards the charging socket by laterally displacing it, and / or if, after rotating the charging flap, the actuator moves it back into its first position by laterally displacing it away from the charging socket and into the opening. This achieves both the movement of the charging flap away from and towards the opening, as well as its rotation away from and towards the opening.

[0013] It is also advantageous if the gear and rack are designed in such a way that the gear remains engaged with the rack even during lateral movement of the loading flap. This ensures reliable control of the loading flap.

[0014] Furthermore, it is advantageous if the loading flap performs a superimposed rotary and sliding movement, thus releasing the opening by a lateral displacement of the loading flap, or if the loading flap performs a rotary movement, thus releasing the opening by a lateral displacement of the loading flap. This also ensures reliable control of the loading flap.

[0015] It is also advantageous if the actuator is an electromechanical actuator. This allows for quick and uncomplicated operation.

[0016] The problem is solved for the motor vehicle with the features of claim 10.

[0017] One embodiment of the invention relates to a motor vehicle with a loading flap arrangement.

[0018] The invention will now be explained in detail using an exemplary embodiment and with reference to the drawing. The drawings show: Fig. 1 a schematic sectional view of an embodiment of a motor vehicle with a loading flap arrangement, and Fig. 2 another schematic view of such a loading flap arrangement.

[0019] The Fig. 1 and Fig. Figure 2 shows in various schematic representations an embodiment of a loading flap arrangement according to the invention 1.

[0020] The charging flap arrangement 1 is a charging flap arrangement of a motor vehicle 2 with a body 3 in which an opening 4 and a charging socket 5 is arranged behind the opening 4.

[0021] The charging flap arrangement 1 has a charging flap 6 which, in a first closed position, closes the opening 4 and protects the charging socket 5 from access, and which, in a second position, releases the opening 4 and allows access to the charging socket 5.

[0022] The loading flap 6 can be moved from the first position to the second position or vice versa by means of an actuator 7.

[0023] For this purpose, a gear 8 is attached to the loading flap 6, and a rack 9 is also provided, which meshes with the gear 8. The connection between the gear 8 and the rack 9 is designed such that the gear 8 can be displaced by means of the rack 9 and, in particular, the gear 8 can be rotated along the rack 9, as shown in Fig. 2 is indicated.

[0024] Since the loading flap 6 is connected to the gear 8, the loading flap 6 is also rotated when the gear 8 is rotated. This rotation occurs because the gear 8 rolls on the rack 9.

[0025] It is particularly advantageous if the gear 8 is firmly and non-rotatably connected to the loading flap 6. In particular, the gear 8 and the loading flap 6 are formed as a single unit.

[0026] The actuator 7 is designed and configured to move the loading flap 6 such that the gear 8 of the loading flap 6 rolls on the rack 9. The rack 9 is fixed in position, for example, fixed to the vehicle body.

[0027] The design of the charging flap assembly 1 is such that, before the charging flap 6 is rotated, the actuator 7 moves the charging flap 6 out of the opening 4 from its first position by laterally displacing it towards the charging socket 5, and / or, after the charging flap 6 has been rotated, the actuator 7 moves the charging flap 6 back into its first position by laterally displacing it away from the charging socket 5 and into the opening 4. Thus, in a first actuation step, the actuator 7 moves the charging socket 5 out of the opening 4, and subsequently rotates the charging flap 6 away from the opening 4. Conversely, after rotating the charging flap 6 towards the opening 4, it moves it back into the opening 4 if the opening 4 is to be closed.

[0028] The gear 8 and the rack 9 are designed such that the gear 8 is engaged or remains engaged with the rack 9 even during the lateral displacement of the loading flap 6.

[0029] Furthermore, the loading flap 6 is operated by a superimposed rotary and sliding movement and thus releases the opening 4 by a lateral displacement of the loading flap 6, or the loading flap 6 performs a rotary movement and thus releases the opening 4 by a lateral displacement of the loading flap 6.

[0030] Preferably, the actuator 7 is an electromechanical actuator. Reference symbol list 1 Loading flap arrangement 2 motor vehicles 3 Bodywork 4 Opening 5 charging sockets 6 Charging port 7 Actuator 8 gear 9 Rack

Claims

[1] Charging flap arrangement (1), in particular of a motor vehicle (2), comprising an opening (4) with a charging socket (5) which is arranged behind the opening (4) and with a charging flap (6) which in a first closed position closes the opening (4) and protects the charging socket (5) from access and which in a second position releases the opening (4) and allows access to the charging socket (5), wherein the charging flap (6) can be moved from the first position to the second position or vice versa by means of an actuator (7), wherein a gear (8) is attached to the charging flap (6) and meshes with a rack (9) such that the gear (8) can be rotated by means of the rack (9) or along the rack (9) and the charging flap (6) rotates with the rotation of the gear (8). [2] Loading flap arrangement (1) according to claim 1, characterized by , that the gear (8) is firmly and non-rotatably connected to the loading flap (6). [3] Loading flap arrangement (1) according to claim 2, characterized by , that the gear (8) is formed as a single unit with the loading flap (6). [4] Loading flap arrangement (1) according to claim 1, 2 or 3, characterized by , that the gear (8) rolls on the rack (9). [5] Loading flap arrangement (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by , that the actuator (7) moves the loading flap (6) such that the gear (8) of the loading flap (6) rolls on the rack (9). [6] Loading flap arrangement (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by, that the actuator (7) causes the charging flap (6) to move from the first position out of the opening (4) towards the charging socket (5) before a rotation of the charging flap (6) by a lateral displacement and / or that the actuator (7) causes the charging flap (6) to move into the first position out of the opening (4) after a rotation of the charging flap (6) by a lateral displacement of the charging flap (6) away from the charging socket (5) into the opening (4). [7] Loading flap arrangement (1) according to claim 6, characterized by , that the gear (8) and the rack (9) are designed such that the gear (8) is engaged with the rack (9) even during the lateral displacement of the loading flap (6). [8] Loading flap arrangement (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by, that the loading flap (6) performs a superimposed rotary and sliding movement and thus releases the opening (4) by a lateral displacement of the loading flap (6) or the loading flap (6) performs a rotary movement and thus releases the opening (4) by a lateral displacement of the loading flap (6). [9] Loading flap arrangement (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by , that the actuator (7) is an electromechanical actuator. [10] Motor vehicle (2) with a loading flap arrangement (1) according to one of the preceding claims.

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