Dual-mode vehicle door electric system and vehicle having electric system

Abstract

The present invention relates to the field of vehicle doors, and specifically to a dual-mode vehicle door electric system and a vehicle having the electric system. The dual-mode vehicle door electric system comprises a hinge assembly, wherein a connecting mechanism and a driving mechanism are connected to the hinge assembly; the driving mechanism comprises a side-opening driving mechanism and a swing-wing driving mechanism; the hinge assembly comprises a support mechanism and a locking mechanism, wherein the support mechanism comprises a vehicle body member and a vehicle door member, the vehicle door member being rotatable on the vehicle body member; the connecting mechanism comprises a vehicle door connecting member arranged on the vehicle door member; the vehicle door connecting member can be pushed by the side-opened driving mechanism to rotate on the vehicle door member; and the locking mechanism comprises a first locking portion and a second locking portion which are connected to the vehicle door member for locking and limiting the vehicle door. In the present invention, by means of the cooperative use of the hinge assembly, the connecting mechanism and the driving mechanism, the vehicle door provided with the electric system can have two door opening modes, facilitating the use of the vehicle door during an actual opening process.

Description

A dual-mode electric door system and a vehicle having the electric system

[0001] This invention claims priority to Chinese Patent Application No. 202410921533.7, filed on July 10, 2024, entitled "A Dual-Mode Electric Door System and a Vehicle Having the Electric System", the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference. Technical Field

[0002] This invention relates to the field of vehicle doors, and more specifically to a dual-mode electric door system and a vehicle having the electric system. Background Technology

[0003] With the rapid development of automotive technology, especially among younger customers, there is an increasing demand for youthful and personalized vehicles. As a result, the ways to open and close car doors are becoming more diverse, and the hinges for scissor doors are becoming more common.

[0004] In recent years, various opening and closing forms of closures have become a hot research direction for major OEMs, such as electric side doors, scissor doors, gull-wing doors, and tailgates.

[0005] These novel closure mechanisms, combined with increasingly sophisticated intelligent control, greatly enhance the product's technological sophistication, premium feel, and quality, making them a powerful innovation point for attracting customers.

[0006] For sedans, the low-slung body and the upward-sweeping scissor doors create a visual impact that is very popular with young customers.

[0007] However, the existing door opening methods are relatively simple. In normal use, scissor doors are limited by longitudinal space, and conventional side-opening doors are limited by lateral space; that is, the opening of traditional doors is limited by the external environment of the vehicle.

[0008] A search revealed that existing patent CN215408025U - A door hinge structure and automotive door hinge assembly and vehicle - does not explicitly disclose any technical insights to solve the aforementioned technical problems.

[0009] Therefore, in order to improve or solve at least one of the above problems, it is necessary to optimize the design of the existing door structure. Summary of the Invention

[0010] The purpose of this invention is to provide a car door electric system that enables the car door to have two opening methods.

[0011] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted by the present invention is as follows:

[0012] A dual-mode electric door system includes a hinge assembly; a connecting mechanism and a drive mechanism are connected to the hinge assembly;

[0013] The drive mechanism includes a side-opening drive mechanism and a rotor drive mechanism;

[0014] The connecting mechanism is used to connect the car door;

[0015] The side-opening drive mechanism can push the door to rotate around the hinge assembly;

[0016] The rotor drive mechanism can drive the door to rotate via the hinge assembly;

[0017] The hinge assembly includes a support mechanism and a locking mechanism;

[0018] The support mechanism includes body parts and door parts, and the door parts are able to rotate on the body parts;

[0019] The connecting mechanism includes a door connector mounted on the door component; the door connector is rotatable on the door component under the push of the side opening drive mechanism;

[0020] The locking mechanism includes a first locking part and a second locking part connected to the door component for door locking and limiting.

[0021] The first locking part is connected to the door component and the other part is connected to the body component. The first locking part is used to lock the rotation of the door component on the body component. The second locking part is connected to the door connector and the other part is connected to the door. The second locking part is used to lock the rotation of the door connector on the door component.

[0022] The door component is connected to the body component via a rotating component. The rotating component includes a first rotating component and a second rotating component. The first rotating component includes a rotating rod, one end of which is rotatably connected to the body component, and the other end of which is rotatably connected to the door component.

[0023] The door component can rotate around the central axis of the rotating rod;

[0024] The second rotating component includes a connecting rod, one end of which is rotatably connected to the door component, and the other end is connected to the body component via a ball joint mechanism.

[0025] The locking mechanism also includes a locking control component;

[0026] The locking control component includes a turntable; the turntable is connected to a rotation drive for rotating the turntable; the rotation drive drives the turntable to rotate to control the unlocking operation of the first locking part and the second locking part.

[0027] The turntable is connected to the first locking part and the second locking part by a cable respectively;

[0028] The cable is connected to the turntable via a control component;

[0029] The control components include a control arc groove and a side connecting groove set on the turntable. The control arc groove is connected to the side of the turntable through the side connecting groove. The cable head of the cable is arranged in the control arc groove, and the cable sheath of the cable is located outside the turntable.

[0030] The door component includes a frame body, which has a first extension plate and a second extension plate. The first extension plate and the second extension plate are arranged intersecting with the frame body. The first extension plate is used to connect to the side opening drive mechanism. The second extension plate is used to connect to the second locking part.

[0031] The door connector is connected to the door component via a rotating support; the rotating support includes a lower support block disposed on the door component and an upper support block disposed on the door connector; the upper support block is connected to the lower support block via a rotating pin; the rotor drive mechanism includes a first drive mechanism and a second drive mechanism, which are spaced apart on the door component.

[0032] The side-opening drive mechanism enables the side-opening operation of the vehicle door;

[0033] The door rotor can be opened via a rotor drive mechanism;

[0034] When the door rotor is opened:

[0035] The steps to open the car door are as follows:

[0036] The first locking part opens first; the second locking part remains locked; then the side door lock is released; next, the rotor drive mechanism is activated, which rotates the door component to drive the door to rotate upward to make rotor motion; thus realizing the door rotor opening operation.

[0037] The steps for closing the car door are as follows:

[0038] Reactivate the rotor drive mechanism, and rotate the door component to drive the door downwards to create rotor motion; thereby achieving the door rotor closing operation.

[0039] After the car door is closed, the first locking part locks, and the second locking part remains locked.

[0040] When the car door is opened to the side:

[0041] The steps to open the car door are as follows:

[0042] The first locking part remains locked, the second locking part opens, then the side door lock is released, and then the side opening drive mechanism is activated, which pushes the door outward to rotate; thus realizing the side opening operation of the door.

[0043] The steps for closing the car door are as follows:

[0044] When the side-opening drive mechanism is activated, the door is pulled and rotated inward until it reaches the set closed position. Then, the side door lock closes, the first locking part remains locked, and the second locking part locks.

[0045] During the door opening operation: When the door is opened, the side opening drive mechanism or rotor drive mechanism is energized; a buffer block is provided on the first locking part and / or the second locking part.

[0046] A vehicle includes a side panel assembly and a door; the door is connected to the side panel assembly via an electric system.

[0047] The electric system is connected to the side assembly of the vehicle body;

[0048] The side panel assembly is equipped with multiple clearance slots for obstacle avoidance;

[0049] The vehicle also includes a control system, which includes a detection module connected to the control module, and the control module connected to the execution module.

[0050] The side panel assembly is provided with an initial position support mechanism, which includes a support limiting block disposed on the side panel assembly; when the door is in the closed position, the door component presses against the support limiting block.

[0051] The advantages of this invention are:

[0052] This invention discloses a dual-mode electric door system and a vehicle having the electric system.

[0053] This invention, through the coordinated use of the hinge assembly, connecting mechanism, and drive mechanism, enables vehicle doors equipped with this electric system to have two opening methods, facilitating the use of the door during actual opening. Attached Figure Description

[0054] The following is a brief explanation of the contents of each of the accompanying drawings and the markings in the drawings:

[0055] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the present invention.

[0056] Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of the electric system when the door rotor of the present invention is opened.

[0057] Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of the electric system for opening the door to the side according to the present invention.

[0058] Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the present invention when it is installed on a vehicle body.

[0059] Figure 5 is a top view of the invention when it is installed on a vehicle body.

[0060] Figure 6 is a flowchart of the opening process of the vehicle door according to the present invention.

[0061] Figure 7 is a schematic diagram of the locking mechanism in this invention.

[0062] Figure 8 is a schematic diagram of the locking control mechanism in this invention.

[0063] Figure 9 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the side-opening drive mechanism in this invention when connected to the car door.

[0064] Figure 10 is a schematic diagram of the structure when the side panel assembly is connected in this invention.

[0065] Figure 11 is a schematic diagram of the locking control mechanism of the present invention arranged on the side panel assembly.

[0066] Figure 12 is a schematic diagram of the structure when the electric system with a buffer block is connected to the side panel assembly.

[0067] Figure 13 is a structural schematic diagram of the door component in this invention.

[0068] Figure 14 is a structural schematic diagram of the vehicle body component in this invention.

[0069] Figure 15 is a schematic diagram of the structure when the second latch of the present invention is equipped with a buffer block.

[0070] Figure 16 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the present invention with an initial support mechanism.

[0071] The markings in the above figures are: 1. Door, 2. Side panel assembly, 3. Door electric system. Detailed Implementation

[0072] The specific embodiments of the present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and the description of the preferred embodiments.

[0073] A dual-mode electric door system 3 includes a hinge assembly; a connecting mechanism and a drive mechanism are connected to the hinge assembly; by using the hinge assembly, the connecting mechanism and the drive mechanism in cooperation, the present invention can enable the door 1 equipped with the electric system 3 to have two opening methods, which facilitates the use of the door 1 in the actual opening process.

[0074] The electric door system 3 disclosed in this invention is mainly an electric system for opening and closing the door 1.

[0075] The electric door system 3 disclosed in this invention mainly includes a hinge assembly. In this invention, the hinge assembly is essentially a hinge assembly for a scissor door 1. Here, an existing scissor door hinge assembly can be used, or the hinge assembly described below in this invention can be used. The function of this hinge assembly is twofold: one is to provide a basic connection, and the other is to enable the rotary opening of the door 1 (scissor door opening).

[0076] A connecting mechanism and a driving mechanism are connected to the hinge assembly. In this invention, the connecting mechanism is mainly used to connect the door 1 to the hinge assembly. At the same time, the connecting mechanism also acts as a rotating component, so that the door 1 can rotate around the connecting mechanism during subsequent use, thus facilitating the side opening operation of the door 1.

[0077] The drive mechanism acts as a driving component, facilitating the automatic opening and closing of the car door 1. In this invention:

[0078] As shown in Figures 1 to 3, the drive mechanism includes a side-opening drive mechanism 39 and a rotor drive mechanism 33. The side-opening drive mechanism 39 is generally an electric side-opening actuator, which is arranged inside the door 1, so that the front end of the door 1 extends out. Subsequently, the side-opening push of the door 1 is realized through the self-extension and retraction movement of the electric side-opening actuator (see Figures 3 and 5 for side-opening push). In this invention, one end of the electric side-opening actuator presses against the side panel assembly 2 (see Figure 11 here), and the other end is connected to the vehicle... On door 1 (see Figure 9), the extension of the electric side-opening actuator facilitates the opening of door 1. In addition, in order to facilitate the subsequent rotor opening operation of door 1 (see Figures 2 and 4 for rotor opening operation), the end of the electric side-opening actuator is not directly connected to the side assembly 2, but acts on the side assembly 2 through the first extension plate 322 on the door component 32. This arrangement avoids the problem of the electric side-opening actuator being connected to the side assembly 2 and affecting the opening of the rotor of door 1.

[0079] The rotor drive mechanism 33 mainly applies rotational force to the hinge assembly, causing the door component 32 in the hinge assembly to rotate around the body component 31, thereby driving the door 1 to rotate around the body component 31, and thus realizing the opening of the rotor of the door 1.

[0080] In addition, in this invention, the connecting mechanism is used to connect the door 1; this facilitates the connection between the electric system 3 and the door 1. The side opening drive mechanism 39 can push the door 1 to rotate around the hinge assembly, which facilitates the side opening operation of the door 1. The rotor drive mechanism 33 can drive the door 1 to rotate through the hinge assembly, which facilitates the rotor opening operation of the door 1.

[0081] In this invention, the hinge assembly includes a bracket mechanism and a locking mechanism. The bracket mechanism is mainly used for installation and fixation, facilitating the connection of the electric system 3 to the vehicle body and subsequent connection with the door 1. As shown in Figure 1, the bracket mechanism includes a body part 31 and a door part 32, which can rotate on the body part 31. The body part 31 is a fixed part, generally directly fixed to the vehicle body. The fixing method can be one or more of screwing, riveting, or welding.

[0082] As shown in Figure 1, the door component 32 acts as a bridging component and a rotating component. The door component 32 and the door connector 34 are interconnected. The connecting mechanism includes the door connector 34 disposed on the door component 32. The door connector 34 can rotate on the door component 32 under the push of the side opening drive mechanism 39. This arrangement can realize that while the subsequent door 1 is connected to the hinge assembly, the side opening operation of the door 1 can also be easily realized.

[0083] As shown in Figure 1, the locking mechanism in this invention includes a first locking part 37 and a second locking part 36 connected to the door component 32 for locking and limiting the door 1. A portion of the first locking part 37 is connected to the door component 32, and another portion is connected to the body component 31. The first locking part 37 is used to lock the rotation of the door component 32 on the body component 31. A portion of the second locking part 36 is connected to the door connector 34, and another portion is connected to the door component 32. The second locking part 36 is used to lock the rotation of the door connector 34 on the door component 32. The first locking part 37 is used to lock and fix the door component 32 on the body, and the second locking part 36 is used for locking the door 1 and the door component 32.

[0084] Referring to Figures 1 and 7, in this invention, the first locking part 37 mainly includes a first latch 371 and a first lock body 372. The first latch 371 is connected to the side of the door piece 32 near the side panel assembly 2, and the first lock body 372 is connected to the side panel assembly 2. The second locking part 36 includes a second latch 361 and a second lock body 362. The second lock body 362 is connected to the door 1, and the second latch 361 is connected to the door piece 32, specifically to the side of the door piece 32 near the door 1. In actual implementation, it is set on the second extension plate 323.

[0085] Furthermore, in this invention, the door component 32 is connected to the body component 31 via a rotating component 4. The rotating component 4 is mainly provided to realize the connection of the door component 32 on the body component 31, and at the same time, it can also realize the rotation of the door component 32 on the body component 31.

[0086] In addition, in this invention, the rotating component 4 includes a first rotating component 4 and a second rotating component 4. By setting the first rotating component 4 and the second rotating component 4, a spatial three-dimensional linkage structure is formed between the door component 32, the body component 31, the connecting rod 42, and the rotating rod 41; thus, the door 1 can be opened in a scissor door manner.

[0087] As shown in Figure 1, in this invention, the first rotating component includes a rotating rod 41, one end of which is rotatably connected to the body component 31, and the other end is rotatably connected to the door component 32. Referring to Figures 1 and 14, in this invention, the rotating rod 41 is connected to the body component 31 via a first rotating shaft assembly 301. The first rotating shaft assembly 301 includes two sets of first mounting plates and a first shaft. The two sets of first mounting plates are respectively vertically arranged on the body component 31, and the rotating rod 41 is mounted between the two sets of first mounting plates. The first shaft passes through the two sets of first mounting plates and the rotating rod 41. Furthermore, in this invention, the door component 32 is riveted to the rotating rod 41, and the door component 32 is also essentially riveted to the door component 32 via a rotating shaft. The door component 32 can rotate around the central axis of the rotating rod 41.

[0088] Meanwhile, as shown in Figure 1, the second rotating component in this invention includes a connecting rod 42, one end of which is rotatably connected to the door component 32, and the other end is connected to the body component 31 through a ball joint mechanism 43; as shown in Figure 14, the connection between the connecting rod 42 and the door component 32 can also be achieved by using a similar first rotating shaft assembly 301 as described above.

[0089] The connection between the connecting rod 42 and the door component 32 is achieved through a ball joint mechanism 43. As shown in Figures 1 and 14, the ball joint mechanism 43 mainly includes a ball socket box 302 set on the body component 31; the ball socket box 302 is provided with a ball socket structure, and the connecting rod 42 is assembled at one end of the ball socket box 302 with a ball head; the ball head is set in the ball socket structure and performs spherical rotation in the ball socket structure to form a spherical pair, and a ball head bushing is injection molded on the ball head; wherein, the ball head bushing is tightly combined with the ball head, making the ball head more wear-resistant.

[0090] Furthermore, as shown in FIG1, the locking mechanism in this invention also includes a locking control component 38; the locking control component 38 in this invention can control the unlocking operation of the first locking part 37 or the second locking part 36 as needed.

[0091] As shown in Figure 7, in this invention, the locking control component 38 includes a turntable 382; the turntable 382 is connected to a rotation drive for rotating the turntable 382; the rotation drive drives the turntable 382 to rotate, controlling the unlocking operation of the first locking part 37 and the second locking part 36; the turntable 382 is connected to the first locking part 37 or the second locking part 36 via a cable 3801; in this invention, the turntable 382 acts as a connector and a control component, and the rotation drive can be a drive motor 383 or a gas-driven component. In this invention, the rotating drive can drive the turntable 382 to rotate, thereby cooperating with the cable 3801 to realize the unlocking operation of the first locking part 37 or the second locking part 36. In this invention, one end of the cable 3801 is connected to the turntable 382, ​​and the other end is connected to the lock body of the first locking part 37 or the second locking part 36. By pulling the corresponding lock body through the cable 3801, the lock body is separated from the corresponding latch, thereby realizing the corresponding unlocking operation. This facilitates the side or rotary opening of the car door 1 as needed during subsequent use.

[0092] As shown in Figures 7 and 8, the rotation drive component in this invention may include a drive motor 383. A worm gear is provided on the output shaft of the drive motor 383, and a worm wheel is provided on the turntable 382. The drive motor 383 drives the turntable 382 to rotate through the worm wheel and worm gear structure 384.

[0093] In addition, in this invention, the cable 3801 mainly includes a cable core, a cable head 3802 at the end of the cable core, and a cable sheath outside the cable core.

[0094] Furthermore, in this invention, the turntable 382 is connected to the first locking part 37 and the second locking part 36 via a cable 3801. Based on this configuration, the unlocking operation of the first locking part 37 or the second locking part 36 can be controlled by a turntable 382, ​​which can reduce the use of locking control components 38, that is, reduce the number of locking control components 38, thereby saving costs.

[0095] Meanwhile, in this invention, the cable 3801 is connected to the turntable 382 via a regulating component. The regulating component serves two purposes: firstly, it facilitates the connection between the cable 3801 and the turntable 382; secondly, it prevents the rotation of the turntable 382 from simultaneously controlling the synchronous unlocking of the first locking part 37 and the second locking part 36 during subsequent use.

[0096] As shown in Figure 8, the regulating component in this invention includes a regulating arc-shaped groove 3821 and a side-connecting groove 3822 disposed on the turntable 382. The regulating arc-shaped groove is connected to the side of the turntable 382 through the side-connecting groove 3822. The cable head 3802 of the cable 3801 is arranged in the regulating arc-shaped groove 3821. Based on the above design, the cable 3801 can be stably connected on the turntable 382. In this invention, the regulating arc-shaped groove 3821 is an arc-shaped groove structure, and the regulating... The length of the control arc groove 3821 is greater than the size of the cable head 3802, allowing the cable head 3802 to move within the control arc groove 3821. The side connecting groove 3822 mainly facilitates the threading of the cable core, avoiding installation interference with the turntable 382. Meanwhile, in this invention, the cable sheath of the cable 3801 is located outside the turntable 382. In this invention, the cable sheath is embedded in the locking housing 381. This design facilitates subsequent pulling of the cable core, enabling subsequent unlocking operations.

[0097] Based on the above, it can be understood that the locking control component 38 of the present invention also includes a locking housing 381. In the present invention, the turntable 382, ​​the rotation drive component, and the aforementioned control component are all disposed inside the locking housing 381. The cable 3801 extends through the locking housing 381 to the turntable 382. The cable 3801 sheath is embedded in the outer wall of the locking housing 381, and the locking housing 381 serves as an end limiter. Furthermore, the locking housing 381 facilitates the subsequent installation and assembly of the locking control component 38. As shown in Figures 8 to 10 to 12, during subsequent installation, the locking control component 38 can be connected to the side assembly 2 through the locking housing 381, which facilitates the placement of the locking control component 38 on the vehicle.

[0098] Furthermore, as shown in Figure 1, in this invention, the door component 32 includes a frame body 321, which is the main structure of the door component 32. In this invention, the structure and shape of the frame body 321 can be designed as needed, as long as the strength is guaranteed and interference with adjacent components is avoided.

[0099] Meanwhile, as shown in Figures 1, 13, and 16 (Figure 16 is a partial schematic diagram of Figure 13), the frame body 32 in this invention also includes a first extension plate 322 and a second extension plate 323, which are intersecting with the frame body 321. The first extension plate 322 is used to connect the side opening drive mechanism 39; the second extension plate 323 is used to connect the second locking part 36. In this invention, the first extension plate 322 and the second extension plate 323 can generally be set perpendicular to the frame body 321. In subsequent use, the first extension plate 322 and the second extension plate 323 are arranged on the side of the side assembly 2, which can be used to a certain extent for lateral positioning during the assembly of the door component 32, ensuring the accuracy of the subsequent assembly of the door component 32.

[0100] Another major function of the first extension plate 322 and the second extension plate 323 is to facilitate the connection and limiting of the door 1; in essence, it facilitates the installation and connection of the side opening drive mechanism 39 and the second locking part 36 on the hinge assembly; it facilitates the linkage between the door 1 and the door component 32 during subsequent movement, thereby ensuring that the door 1 can be opened by the rotor.

[0101] Furthermore, as shown in Figure 1, in this invention, the door connector 34 is connected to the door component 32 via a rotating support 35. The rotating support 35 includes a lower support block 352 disposed on the door component 32 and an upper support block 351 disposed on the door connector 34. The upper support block 351 is connected to the lower support block 352 via a rotating pin. The rotor drive mechanism 33 includes a first drive mechanism and a second drive mechanism, which are spaced apart on the door component 32. In this invention, the rotating support 35 facilitates the connection between the door connector 34 and the door component 32, and also facilitates the subsequent connection between the door 1 and the door component 32. At the same time, the rotating support 35 serves as the rotation base, acting as the rotation fulcrum when the door 1 is opened to the side. In addition, in this invention, multiple rotating support 35s can be provided, spaced apart along the longitudinal direction; generally, two sets are sufficient.

[0102] Furthermore, in this invention, the side-opening drive mechanism 39 enables the side-opening operation of the vehicle door 1; the rotor drive mechanism 33 enables the rotor opening operation of the vehicle door 1.

[0103] When the door 1 rotor is opened:

[0104] The steps for opening door 1 are as follows: the first locking part 37 opens first; the second locking part 36 remains locked; then the door lock is released; next, the rotor drive mechanism 33 is activated, and the door 1 is rotated upward by rotating the door component 32 to perform rotor motion; thus realizing the rotor opening operation of door 1. The steps for closing door 1 are as follows: the rotor drive mechanism 33 is activated again, and the door 1 is rotated downward by rotating the door component 32 to perform rotor motion; thus realizing the rotor closing operation of door 1. After door 1 is closed, the first locking part 37 is locked, and the second locking part 36 remains locked.

[0105] When door 1 is opened:

[0106] The steps for opening door 1 are as follows: the first locking part 37 remains locked, the second locking part 36 is opened, then the door lock is released, and then the side opening drive mechanism 39 is activated, which pushes door 1 outward to rotate; thus realizing the side opening operation of door 1. The steps for closing door 1 are as follows: the side opening drive mechanism 39 is activated, which pulls door 1 inward to rotate until it reaches the set closing position, then the door lock completes the magnetic closing action, and then the first locking part 37 remains locked, and the second locking part 36 is locked.

[0107] During the rotor opening operation of door 1, the opening operation steps are as follows: control the first locking part 37 to release the lock on the rotation of door component 32 on body component 31, control the second locking part 36 to lock the rotation of door connector 34 on door component 32, control the door lock to release, control the rotor drive mechanism 33 to start, so as to drive door 1 to rotate upward by rotating door component 32 to make rotor movement; the closing operation steps are as follows: control the rotor drive mechanism 33 to start, so as to drive door 1 to rotate downward by rotating door component 32 to make rotor movement until door 1 is closed, control the first locking part 37 to lock the rotation of door component 32 on body component 31, and control the second locking part 36 to lock the rotation of door connector 34 on door component 32;

[0108] During the side-opening operation of door 1, the opening steps of door 1 are as follows: control the first locking part 37 to lock the rotation of door component 32 on body component 31, the second locking part 36 to release the lock of door connector 34 on door component 32, control the door lock to release, control the side-opening drive mechanism 39 to start, so as to drive door 1 to rotate outward by rotating door connector 34; the closing steps of door 1 are as follows: control the side-opening drive mechanism 39 to start, so as to drive door to rotate inward by rotating door connector 34 until the set closing position is reached, control the door lock to close, control the first locking part 37 to lock the rotation of door component 32 on body component 31, and the second locking part 36 to lock the rotation of door connector 34 on door component 32.

[0109] Based on the above operating method, it can be understood that the electric system 3 disclosed in this invention can realize the lateral opening operation of the door 1 and the rotor opening operation, thus increasing the scope of application of this invention.

[0110] Furthermore, in this invention, during the opening operation of the door 1 rotor: when the door 1 is opened, the side opening drive mechanism 39 is energized; as shown in Figure 15, a buffer block is provided on the second locking part 36; based on this setting, the shaking when the door 1 rotor is opened can be reduced; because when the door 1 rotor is opened, the side opening drive mechanism 39 is energized, so that the side opening drive mechanism 39 is in a pre-working state. This setting can ensure that the drive end of the side opening drive mechanism 39 is under force and stable, and can easily avoid the shaking caused by the gap between the drive end and the adjacent parts, thereby avoiding the shaking when the door 1 moves upward; in this invention, the second locking part 36 is provided with a buffer block, which is a limiting block, which can prevent the relative movement between the door 1 and the door connecting member 34, thereby preventing the door 1 from shaking when it rotates and rises.

[0111] Similarly, when the door 1 is opened to the side, the rotor drive mechanism 33 is required to be energized; a buffer block is provided on the first locking part 37.

[0112] A vehicle includes a side panel assembly 2 and a door 1; the door 1 is connected to the side panel assembly 2 via an electric system 3; the electric system 3 is connected to the side panel assembly 2 of the vehicle body; based on this configuration, the door 1 has two opening methods, thus making the door 1 disclosed in this invention have a wider range of applications.

[0113] In this invention, the electric system 3 is mainly connected to the side assembly 2 of the vehicle body. The body component 31 in the electric system 3 is fixedly connected to the vehicle body. The body connecting component is used to connect the door 1. The hinge assembly is connected to the connecting mechanism and the drive mechanism for cooperation, so as to realize two opening methods of the door 1.

[0114] Meanwhile, in this invention, the side assembly 2 is provided with a plurality of avoidance grooves for avoidance; the avoidance grooves are provided in various ways, mainly to avoid installation interference between the electric system 3 and the side assembly 2.

[0115] In this invention, the side panel assembly 2 is provided with at least two clearance grooves on the side near the door 1; these two clearance grooves are used to avoid the first extension plate 322 and the second extension plate 323 in the electric system 3.

[0116] In addition, the vehicle in this invention also includes a control system, which includes a detection module connected to the control module, and the control module connected to the execution module. The detection module can be a radar or camera for depth measurement, mainly used to identify the surrounding environment of the vehicle body and to identify whether there are obstacles around the door 1. The control module is mainly used to receive signals transmitted from the detection module, perform identification processing, and issue commands. The control module can be a vehicle computer, and the execution module mainly performs corresponding operations according to the commands issued by the control module. The execution module can be a side-opening drive mechanism 39, a rotor drive mechanism 33, and a rotation drive component, etc., mainly used for the corresponding structure for opening and closing the door 1. Through the setting of the control system, this invention can intelligently realize the opening and closing operation of the door 1.

[0117] Meanwhile, to facilitate the intelligent opening of the car door 1, the control system also includes an input module, which can be one or more of voice input, physical switch switching, and large screen switch switching, or a combination thereof.

[0118] Furthermore, in this invention, the side panel assembly 2 is provided with an initial support mechanism, which is an auxiliary support structure mainly to prevent the door 1 from sagging due to gravity and to reduce the stress on the hinge assembly. In this invention, the initial support mechanism includes a support limiting block provided on the side panel assembly 2. When the door 1 is in the closed position, the door component 32 presses against the support limiting block. The support limiting block can be bolted to the side panel assembly 2. When the door 1 is in the closed position, the door component 32 presses against the support limiting block. This arrangement allows the door component 32 to be supported by the support limiting block, which can reduce the stress on the rotating component 4 and help extend the service life of the rotating component 4.

[0119] Meanwhile, in order to facilitate positioning, the door component 32 is provided with a limiting groove. The door component 32 presses against the supporting limiting block through the limiting groove. In order to increase the contact area between the supporting limiting block and the door component 32, the supporting limiting block can be designed as a stepped block, and the limiting groove on the door component 32 can also be designed as a stepped structure.

[0120] Meanwhile, in order to avoid interference, the support limiting block of the present invention is set at the end of the door component 32 near the front of the vehicle.

[0121] The following is an example:

[0122] The electric system 3 disclosed in this invention can mainly realize the electric rotor opening and electric side opening of the door 1, and can realize the coexistence of the two modes, and can realize the electric switching of the two modes through the locking control component 38.

[0123] As shown in Figure 1, the electric system 3 disclosed in this invention mainly includes a body component 31, a door component 32, a door connector 34, a rotating rod 41, a connecting rod 42, a locking control component 38, a side opening drive mechanism 39, a rotor drive mechanism 33, a first locking part 37, and a second locking part 36.

[0124] The side-opening drive mechanism 39 disclosed in this invention mainly includes an electric side door actuator; while the rotor drive mechanism 33 mainly includes electric struts and gas struts disposed at both ends of the door component 32.

[0125] As shown in Figures 7 and 15, the first locking part 37 includes a first latch 371, which is used to lock the door component 32 on the side assembly 2. The second locking part 36 includes a second latch 361, which is used to lock the door 1 on the door component 32.

[0126] The opening method of door 1 will be explained below with reference to Figure 6:

[0127] In electric rotary door mode (described as adaptive mode):

[0128] Door 1 opens: When door 1 receives an opening signal, the radar determines the opening method of door 1. When it is determined that the upper distance is large enough to allow the swivel door to open: the first locking part 37 (i.e., lock A) opens first, the second locking part 36 (i.e., lock B) remains locked, then the door lock is released, and then the electric strut is electrically shortened. Door 1 is pulled upward and rotates to make a swivel motion. The strut contains a Hall effect counting function to record the movement position of door 1 in real time. When the set Hall effect count is reached, the movement stops. At this time, the swivel door completes a complete opening motion.

[0129] Door 1 closes: When door 1 receives a closing signal, the sequence of actions is as follows: the electric strut extends electrically, door 1 is pushed downward and rotates in a rotor motion, and the strut contains a Hall effect counter to record the movement position of door 1 in real time. When the set Hall effect count is reached, the movement stops, the door lock completes the closing action, then the first locking part 37 performs the locking action, and the second locking part 36 remains locked. At this time, the rotor door completes a complete closing motion.

[0130] In the electric side-opening mode (described as adaptive mode):

[0131] Door 1 opens: When door 1 receives an opening signal, the radar determines the opening method of door 1. When it is determined that the side distance is large enough to allow for electric side opening, the action sequence is as follows: the first locking part 37 remains locked, the second locking part 36 is opened, then the door lock is released, and then the electric side door actuator strut extends electrically, pushing door 1 outward to rotate. It also has a Hall counting function to record the movement position of door 1 in real time. When the set Hall count is reached, the movement stops. At this time, the electric side door completes a complete opening movement.

[0132] Door 1 closes: When door 1 receives a closing signal, the sequence of actions is as follows: the electric side door actuator strut is electrically shortened, door 1 is pulled and rotated inward, and the strut contains a Hall effect counter to record the position of door 1 in real time. When the set Hall effect count is reached, the movement stops, the door lock completes the closing action, the first locking part 37 maintains the locking action, and the second locking part 36 locks. At this time, the swivel door completes a complete closing movement.

[0133] In this invention, the electric rotor switching is as follows: the first locking part 37 is opened, the second locking part 36 remains locked, and then the electric strut performs electric extension and retraction actions to realize the raising and lowering of the rotor of the door 1.

[0134] Electric side opening switching: The first locking part 37 remains locked, the second locking part 36 is opened, and then the electric side opening actuator drives the arm to perform electric extension and retraction actions to realize the electric rotation opening and closing of the side door of the vehicle door 1.

[0135] This invention, through the setting of the locking control component 38, uses one motor to control the first locking part 37 and the second locking part 36. There are three possible states for the combination of the first locking part 37 and the second locking part 36, all of which can be achieved by this module, as detailed below (with the aid of Table 1):

[0136] Table 1. Correspondence between door status and locking control components

[0137] This locking control component 38 includes a rotary drive, which includes a motor, a worm gear drive, and a turntable 382.

[0138] Rotary door switching: When the motor drives the turntable 382 to reverse, the turntable 382 drives the cable 3801 to move, so that the first locking part 37 opens and the second locking part 36 remains locked, thereby realizing the switching of the electric rotary door.

[0139] Side-opening door switching: When the motor drives the turntable 382 to rotate forward, the turntable 382 drives the cable 3801 to move, so that the second locking part 36 is opened and the first locking part 37 remains locked, thereby realizing electric side-opening switching.

[0140] Closed state: The motor is stationary, the first locking part 37 and the second locking part 36 remain locked, and the door 1 is locked.

[0141] Meanwhile, when the door 1 rotor is opened, the present invention can effectively reduce or eliminate the shaking when the door 1 rotor is opened by adding a buffer block at the second locking part 36 and requiring the electric side door actuator to be energized so that it carries a micro current.

[0142] In this invention, the buffer block provides buffering force to the side panel assembly 2 and the door component 32, so that the door 1 minimizes shaking when unlocking and moving. At the same time, a micro-current is passed through the electric side door actuator to compensate for the small gap between the electric side door actuator mechanisms, thereby preventing the door 1 from shaking.

[0143] Similarly, the method to eliminate vibration when the car door is opened on one side is the same as above.

[0144] A buffer block and an electric strut are provided on the first locking part 37 to carry a micro current.

[0145] The buffer block provides a buffering force between the side panel assembly 2 and the door component 32, so that the door 1 minimizes vibration when unlocking and moving. At the same time, the actuator is supplied with a micro current to compensate for the small gaps in the mechanism components, so that the door 1 does not vibrate.

[0146] Referring to Figures 2 and 7, in this invention, the second lock body 362 in the second locking part 36 and the electric side door actuator are required to be installed inside the door 1; one end of the rotor drive mechanism 33 is connected to the side panel assembly 2, and the other end is connected to the door component 32, while the first latch 371 of the first locking part 37 is connected to the door component 32, and the first lock body 372 is connected to the side panel assembly 2; in order to avoid interference, the side panel is required to make adaptive avoidance to the door component 32 in the above manner.

[0147] Example 2

[0148] The electric system 3 disclosed in this invention can realize two opening methods: electric rotor lifting (rotor opening) and electric horizontal rotation opening (side opening), and the two modes can be switched electrically.

[0149] The electric rotary door achieves the following: the control module controls the locking control component 38 to open the first locking part 37 and lock the second locking part 36, so that there is no relative movement between the door component 32 and the door connecting part 34. Thus, a three-dimensional spatial linkage structure is formed between the door component 32, the door connecting part 34, the body component 31, the connecting rod 42, and the rotating rod 41. When current is supplied to the electric support rod through the control module, the extension and retraction of the electric support rod is realized, thereby realizing the rotation, raising and lowering of the door 1.

[0150] Electric side opening is achieved by controlling the locking control component 38 to lock the first locking part 37 and open the second locking part 36, so that the door component 32 and the door connecting part 34 can rotate relative to each other, while there is no relative movement between the door 1 and the body component 31. At this time, current is supplied to the electric side door actuator, and the electric side door drive arm performs a telescopic action, thereby driving the door 1 to achieve electric side opening and rotation.

[0151] In this invention, the locking mechanism includes a first locking part 37, a second locking part 36, a locking control component 38, and a cable 3801.

[0152] When the electric rotary door is opened: the control module controls the motor in the locking control component 38 to reverse and pull the cable 3801, thereby releasing the first locking part 37 and locking the second locking part 36, so that the hinge realizes the structural switching of the electric rotary door.

[0153] When the electric side opening is opened: the controller controls the motor in the locking control component 38 to rotate forward, pulls the cable 3801, thereby locking the first locking part 37 and releasing the second locking part 36, so that the hinge can realize the structure switching of electric side opening.

[0154] In this invention, the electric side-opening actuator is fixed to the door 1 by the electric side-opening actuator housing, and the drive arm of the electric side-opening actuator is connected to the second extension plate 323 of the door component 32; this design can realize the integration of the electric side-opening door and the electric swivel door on a single hinge.

[0155] The switching between electric rotary door and electric side-opening door can be achieved by inputting commands in the following ways:

[0156] Adaptive switching: The control module uses radar to identify the distance between overhead and ground obstacles, and then determines the appropriate method to open based on the distance.

[0157] Voice commands: Control the switching between electric rotary door and electric side door via voice commands;

[0158] Hard switch: By installing a hard switch at a certain location on the vehicle, the switching between electric rotary door and electric side door can be achieved directly by pressing a button.

[0159] Triggered by soft switches: The switching between electric rotary door and electric side door is controlled by a large-screen soft switch.

[0160] When the electric rotary door is in motion: the electric side door actuator is powered by a microcurrent & the second locking part 36 locks it & a buffer block is designed between the door connector 34 and the door 1 so that there is no relative movement between the door 1 and the door connector 34, so that the door 1 does not shake when it rotates and rises.

[0161] When the electric side opening mechanism is in motion: the electric strut is energized with a microcurrent and a buffer block is designed between the door component 32 and the side assembly 2 to prevent wobbling between the side assembly and the door component 32, thus preventing the door 1 from shaking when it rotates.

[0162] Obviously, the specific implementation of this invention is not limited to the above-described methods. Any non-substantial improvements made using the inventive concept and technical solution of this invention are within the protection scope of this invention.

Claims

1. A dual-mode electric door system, characterized in that, Includes a hinge assembly; the hinge assembly is connected to a connecting mechanism and a driving mechanism; The connecting mechanism is used to connect the vehicle door; The drive mechanism includes a side-opening drive mechanism and a rotor drive mechanism; The side-opening drive mechanism can drive the door to rotate around the hinge assembly; The rotor drive mechanism can drive the door to rotate via the hinge assembly; The hinge assembly includes a support mechanism and a locking mechanism; The support mechanism includes a body component and a door component, and the door component is rotatable on the body component; The connecting mechanism includes a door connector disposed on the door component; the door connector is rotatable on the door component under the push of the side opening drive mechanism; The locking mechanism includes a first locking part and a second locking part connected to the door component for door locking and limiting.

2. The dual-mode electric door system according to claim 1, characterized in that, A portion of the first locking part is connected to the door component and another portion is connected to the body component. The first locking part is used to lock the rotation of the door component on the body component. A portion of the second locking part is connected to the door connector and another portion is connected to the door component. The second locking part is used to lock the rotation of the door connector on the door component.

3. The dual-mode electric door system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The door component is connected to the body component via a rotating component. The rotating component includes a first rotating component and a second rotating component. The first rotating component includes a rotating rod, one end of which is rotatably connected to the body component and the other end of which is rotatably connected to the door component. The door component is capable of rotating about the central axis of the rotating rod; The second rotating component includes a connecting rod, one end of which is rotatably connected to the door component, and the other end is connected to the body component via a ball joint mechanism.

4. The dual-mode electric door system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The locking mechanism also includes a locking control component; The locking control component includes a turntable; the turntable is connected to a rotation drive for driving the turntable to rotate; the rotation drive drives the turntable to rotate to control the unlocking operation of the first locking part and the second locking part. The turntable is connected to the first locking part or the second locking part by a cable.

5. A dual-mode electric door system according to claim 4, characterized in that, The turntable is connected to the first locking part and the second locking part by a cable respectively; The cable is connected to the turntable via an adjustment component; The control component includes a control arc groove and a side connecting groove disposed on the turntable. The control arc groove is connected to the side of the turntable through the side connecting groove. The cable head of the cable is arranged in the control arc groove, and the cable sheath of the cable is located on the outside of the turntable.

6. A dual-mode electric door system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The door component includes a frame body, a first extension plate, and a second extension plate, which are intersecting with the frame body. The first extension plate is used to connect to the side-opening drive mechanism, and the second extension plate is used to connect to the second locking part.

7. A dual-mode electric door system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The door connector is connected to the door component via a rotating support portion; the rotating support portion includes a lower support block disposed on the door component and an upper support block disposed on the door connector; the upper support block is connected to the lower support block via a rotating pin; the rotor drive mechanism includes a first drive mechanism and a second drive mechanism, the first drive mechanism and the second drive mechanism being spaced apart on the door component.

8. A dual-mode electric door system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The side-opening drive mechanism enables the side-opening operation of the vehicle door; The door rotor can be opened via a rotor drive mechanism; When the door rotor is opened: The steps to open the car door are as follows: The first locking part opens first; the second locking part remains locked; then the side door lock is released; next, the rotor drive mechanism is activated, which rotates the door component to drive the door to rotate upward to make rotor motion; thus realizing the door rotor opening operation. The steps for closing the car door are as follows: Reactivate the rotor drive mechanism, and rotate the door component to drive the door downwards to create rotor motion; thereby achieving the door rotor closing operation. After the car door is closed, the first locking part locks, and the second locking part remains locked. When the car door is opened to the side: The steps to open the car door are as follows: The first locking part remains locked, the second locking part opens, then the side door lock is released, and then the side opening drive mechanism is activated, which pushes the door outward to rotate; thus realizing the side opening operation of the door. The steps for closing the car door are as follows: When the side-opening drive mechanism is activated, the door is pulled and rotated inward until it reaches the set closed position. Then, the side door lock closes, the first locking part remains locked, and the second locking part locks.

9. A dual-mode electric door system according to claim 8, characterized in that, During the door opening operation: When the door is opened, the side opening drive mechanism or the rotor drive mechanism is energized; the first locking part and / or the second locking part are provided with a buffer block.

10. A vehicle, characterized in that, Includes a side panel assembly and a door; the door is connected to the side panel assembly via an electric system as described in any one of claims 1-9; The electric system is connected to the side assembly of the vehicle body; The side panel assembly is provided with multiple clearance grooves for avoidance; The vehicle also includes a control system, which includes a detection module connected to the control module, and the control module connected to the execution module.

11. A vehicle according to claim 10, characterized in that, The side panel assembly is provided with an initial position support mechanism, which includes a support limiting block disposed on the side panel assembly; when the door is in the closed position, the door component presses against the support limiting block.

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