Charging port cover and vehicle

Abstract

The present invention relates to the technical field of vehicles. Disclosed are a charging port cover and a vehicle. The charging port cover comprises a capacitive switch, a waterproof layer, a cover plate, and a charging port actuator. A sensing area is provided on a surface of the capacitive switch, the capacitive switch is in signal connection with the charging port actuator and is mounted on the inner side of the cover plate. The waterproof layer is located between the capacitive switch and the inner side of the cover plate and covers the sensing area. When the outer side of the cover plate is touched, the sensing area of the capacitive switch senses a touch signal and transmits the touch signal to the charging port actuator, and the charging port actuator actuates the cover plate. The charging port cover of the present disclosure prevents water from entering the sensing area of the capacitive switch, thereby avoiding adverse effects on normal sensing of touch signals by the sensing area of the capacitive switch.

Description

Charging port cover and vehicle

[0001] This application claims priority to Chinese Patent Application No. 202510010989.2, filed on January 3, 2025, entitled “Charging Port Cover and Vehicle”, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference. Technical Field

[0002] This disclosure relates to the field of automotive technology, and in particular to a charging port cover. Background Technology

[0003] With the rapid development of the automotive industry, charging port covers are also constantly iterating with market demand. Smart ports have basically become a standard feature of new energy vehicles. Opening the port requires a wake-up source to trigger the opening command.

[0004] Compared to traditional push-button switches, charging port covers using capacitive touch switches as wake-up sources have advantages such as no need to press, small size, simple and flat appearance, and strong sense of technology. However, since the wake-up source is usually installed near the external charging port, water from the outside can easily enter the sensing area of ​​the capacitive switch on the charging port cover through the installation gaps, causing the sensing area of ​​the capacitive switch to be unable to properly sense touch signals, which greatly affects the user experience. Summary of the Invention

[0005] Therefore, this disclosure provides a charging port cover and a vehicle that prevents water from entering the sensing area of ​​the capacitive switch, thus avoiding interference with the normal sensing of touch signals by the capacitive switch's sensing area. The technical solution is as follows:

[0006] In a first aspect, a charging port cover is provided, the charging port cover including a capacitive switch, a waterproof layer, a cover plate and a port actuator;

[0007] The surface of the capacitive switch has a sensing area, the capacitive switch is signal-connected to the box actuator, and the capacitive switch is installed on the inside of the cover plate;

[0008] The waterproof layer is located between the inside of the capacitive switch and the cover plate, and covers the sensing area;

[0009] When the outer side of the cover is touched, the sensing area of ​​the capacitive switch senses the touch signal and sends it to the mouth box actuator, which then actuates the cover.

[0010] In one possible implementation, the waterproof layer is elastic and is compressed by the capacitive switch and the cover plate.

[0011] In one possible implementation, the waterproof layer is made of foam.

[0012] In one possible implementation, a water-blocking arch is provided on the inner side of the cover plate, the water-blocking arch is located above the capacitive switch, and the two ends of the water-blocking arch extend beyond the two ends of the capacitive switch.

[0013] In one possible implementation, a base plate is also included. The capacitive switch is installed between the cover plate and the base plate. A first fixing structure is provided between the base plate and the cover plate. The cover plate and the base plate are detachably connected through the first fixing structure. When the outer side of the cover plate is touched, the sensing area of ​​the capacitive switch senses a touch signal and sends it to the mouth box actuator. The mouth box actuator actuates the base plate to actuate the cover plate.

[0014] In one possible implementation, the outer surface of the base plate has a limiting structure surrounding the capacitive switch to restrict the movement of the capacitive switch on the surface of the base plate.

[0015] In one possible implementation, a positioning structure is provided between the outer surface of the base plate and the capacitive switch. The positioning structure includes a main positioning structure and an auxiliary positioning structure. The main positioning structure and the auxiliary positioning structure are asymmetrically located on both sides of the capacitive switch. The main positioning structure includes a first positioning structure and a second positioning structure that are mutually adapted and located on the base plate and the capacitive switch, respectively. The auxiliary positioning structure includes a third positioning structure and a fourth positioning structure that are mutually adapted and located on the base plate and the capacitive switch, respectively, so as to determine the installation position of the capacitive switch on the base plate through the main positioning structure and the auxiliary positioning structure.

[0016] In one possible implementation, a second fixing structure is provided between the outer surface of the base plate and the capacitive switch, and the base plate and the capacitive switch are detachably connected through the second fixing structure.

[0017] In one possible implementation, the cover plate has a waterproof housing on its inner side, the waterproof housing having an opening, the capacitive switch having a plug-in terminal led out through a wiring harness, the plug-in terminal being used to extend from the opening into the waterproof housing and connect to the interface of the vehicle information unit (VIU), the wiring harness being fitted with a sealing plug that is adapted to the opening to seal the opening when the plug-in terminal is connected to the interface of the vehicle information unit (VIU).

[0018] In a second aspect, a vehicle is provided, the vehicle including a charging port cover as described in any of the first aspects.

[0019] In the solution disclosed herein, the capacitive switch is installed on the inside of the cover plate, and only a small amount of external water can enter the inside of the cover plate through the gap in the cover plate installation. The waterproof layer set between the cover plate and the capacitive switch covers the sensing area of ​​the capacitive switch, and the waterproof layer also fills the gap between the capacitive switch and the cover plate, so that a small amount of water cannot enter the sensing area, thus avoiding affecting the normal sensing of touch signals in the sensing area of ​​the capacitive switch. Attached Figure Description

[0020] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this disclosure, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the accompanying drawings described below are only some embodiments of this disclosure. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0021] Figure 1 is a structural schematic diagram of a charging port cover provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0022] Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of the AA cross-sectional structure of a charging port cover provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0023] Figure 3 is a structural schematic diagram of a charging port cover removal plate provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0024] Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of the structure of a capacitor switch provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0025] Figure 5 is a schematic diagram of the structure of a base plate provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0026] Figure 6 is a schematic diagram of the assembly of a base plate and a capacitor switch according to an embodiment of this disclosure.

[0027] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached drawings: 100, Inlet tube body; 200, Charging base; 1, Capacitor switch; 11, Sensing area; 12, Wiring harness; 13, Plug-in terminal; 14, Sealing plug; 2, Waterproof layer; 3, Cover plate; 4, Inlet box actuator; 5, Base plate; 51, Limiting structure; 52, Wiring harness fixing clip; 53, First rotating structure; 6, Waterproof arch; 7, First fixing structure; 8, Second fixing structure; 9, Waterproof shell; 91, Opening; 101, First positioning structure; 102, Second positioning structure; 103, Third positioning structure; 104, Fourth positioning structure. Detailed Implementation

[0028] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this disclosure clearer, the embodiments of this disclosure will be described in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0029] This embodiment relates to a charging port cover. The charging port cover can be classified according to its opening method, specifically it can be a rotating charging port cover or an inner sliding charging port cover. This embodiment does not limit the opening method of the charging port cover. The structural features of the charging port cover will be described in detail below.

[0030] Figure 1 shows a structural schematic diagram of the charging port cover; Figure 2 shows a structural schematic diagram of the AA cross-section of the charging port cover; Figure 3 shows a structural schematic diagram of the charging port cover without the cover plate; Figure 4 shows a structural schematic diagram of the capacitor switch; Figure 5 shows a structural schematic diagram of the base plate; and Figure 6 shows a structural schematic diagram of the assembly of the base plate and the capacitor switch.

[0031] Referring to Figures 1 and 2, the charging port cover includes a capacitor switch 1, a waterproof layer 2, a cover plate 3, and a port box actuator 4. The cover plate 3 is located at the opening of the port tube body 100 of the vehicle charging port. The charging base 200 is installed inside the port tube body 100. The cover plate 3 can block most of the external water from entering and protects the charging base 200.

[0032] Referring again to Figures 1 and 2, and further to Figure 4, the surface of the capacitive switch 1 has a sensing area 11. The capacitive switch 1 is signal-connected to the box actuator 4, and the capacitive switch 1 is mounted on the inside of the cover plate 3. To facilitate the function of the sensing area 11 of the capacitive switch 1, the sensing area of ​​the capacitive switch 1 is located on the side of the capacitive switch 1 facing the cover plate 3.

[0033] Referring to Figure 2, the waterproof layer 2 is located between the inner sides of the capacitive switch 1 and the cover plate 3, and covers the sensing area 11. For example, the waterproof layer 2 can be adhered to the capacitive switch 1, or it can be adhered to the inner side of the cover plate 3, or it can simply be clamped between the capacitive switch 1 and the cover plate. In this embodiment, the installation form of the waterproof layer 2 between the capacitive switch 1 and the cover plate is not limited, as long as the waterproof layer 2 can cover the sensing area 11.

[0034] In one example, the coverage area of ​​the waterproof layer 2 is greater than or equal to that of the sensing area 11, and in order to improve the protection effect, the coverage area of ​​the waterproof layer 2 is greater than that of the sensing area 11.

[0035] When the outer side of the cover plate 3 is touched, the sensing area 11 of the capacitive switch 1 senses the touch signal and sends it to the mouth box actuator 4, which actuates the cover plate 3.

[0036] For example, when the charging port cover is a rotary charging port cover, the port box actuator 4 causes the cover plate 3 to rotate, thereby opening or closing the vehicle charging port; when the charging port cover is an inward sliding charging port cover, the port box actuator 4 causes the cover plate 3 to slide, thereby opening or closing the vehicle charging port.

[0037] Taking a rotating charging port cover as an example, the port box actuator 4 includes a motor and a controller. A transmission mechanism is connected between the motor and the cover plate 3. After receiving the touch signal from the capacitive switch 1, the controller controls the motor to start. The motor transmits power to the cover plate 3 through the transmission mechanism, thereby driving the cover plate 3 to rotate.

[0038] It should be noted that the inner side of the cover plate 3 refers to the side facing the charging base 200 after the cover plate 3 seals the opening of the tube body 100 and closes the vehicle charging port. The outer side is opposite to the inner side and is the side facing away from the charging base 200.

[0039] In this embodiment, the capacitive switch 1 is installed on the inner side of the cover plate 3. Only a small amount of external water can enter the inner side of the cover plate 3 through the gap in the cover plate 3. The waterproof layer 2, which is disposed between the cover plate 3 and the capacitive switch 1, covers the sensing area 11 of the capacitive switch 1. The waterproof layer 2 also fills the gap between the capacitive switch 1 and the cover plate 3, so that a small amount of water cannot enter the sensing area 11, thus avoiding affecting the normal sensing of touch signals by the sensing area 11 of the capacitive switch 1.

[0040] In one example, the waterproof layer 2 is elastic and is compressed by the capacitive switch 1 and the cover plate 3. For example, the waterproof layer 2 can be made of a sheet of rubber or nylon. The area of ​​the waterproof layer 2 is larger than the area of ​​the sensing area 11 it covers, and the thickness of the waterproof layer 2 is slightly greater than the gap between the cover plate 3 and the capacitive switch 1.

[0041] In this way, when the capacitive switch 1 is installed inside the cover plate 3, the capacitive switch 1 and the cover plate 3 compress the waterproof layer 2. The waterproof layer 2 can improve its ability to fill the gap between the capacitive switch 1 and the cover plate 3 through deformation, further reducing the possibility of water entering the sensing area 11 from the gap between the capacitive switch 1 and the cover plate 3.

[0042] In one example, the waterproof layer 2 is made of a sheet of foam material. The area of ​​the foam sheet is larger than the area of ​​the sensing area 11 it covers, and its thickness is slightly greater than the gap between the cover plate 3 and the capacitive switch 1. Foam material has a stronger deformation capacity than materials such as rubber or nylon, and it also has a stronger ability to fill the gap between the capacitive switch 1 and the cover plate 3. This not only reduces the possibility of water entering the sensing area 11 through the gap between the capacitive switch 1 and the cover plate 3, but also, because the foam is under strong compression, even if a small amount of water seeps into the foam during rain or snow, it is insufficient to form an ice layer that would affect the operation of the sensing area 11. Furthermore, since the force required for the foam to produce the same deformation is relatively small, it also reduces the difficulty of assembly.

[0043] A small amount of water from the outside enters the inside of the cover plate 3 through the gap in the cover plate 3 installation, and then slides down due to gravity.

[0044] In one example, to further avoid or reduce the amount of water falling into the sensing area 11 of the capacitive switch 1, referring to Figure 2 and in conjunction with Figure 6, a water-blocking arch 6 is also provided on the inner side of the cover plate 3. The water-blocking arch 6 is located on the upper side of the capacitive switch 1, and both ends of the water-blocking arch 6 extend beyond the two ends of the capacitive switch 1. A small amount of water entering the inner side of the cover plate 3 from the upper gap will first fall onto the water-blocking arch 6 and be blocked by it. In this way, the amount of water falling into the sensing area 11 of the capacitive switch 1 can be further reduced, which helps to avoid problems such as the sensing area 11 malfunctioning.

[0045] In one example, the capacitive switch 1 can be directly connected to and installed on the inside of the cover plate 3. Exemplarily, the capacitive switch 1 can be directly fixed to the inside of the cover plate 3 by means of bolts, pins, etc.

[0046] In another example, continuing to refer to Figure 2, the charging port cover also includes a base plate 5, and a capacitive switch 1 is installed between the cover plate 3 and the base plate 5. A first fixing structure 7 is provided between the base plate 5 and the cover plate 3, and the cover plate 3 and the base plate 5 are detachably connected through the first fixing structure 7.

[0047] For example, the first fixing structure 7 may include a first fixing buckle and a first fixing slot that are adapted to each other, wherein the first fixing buckle and the first fixing slot are located on the base plate 5 and the cover plate 3, respectively. For example, the first fixing buckle is located on the base plate 5 and the first fixing slot is located on the cover plate 3. Or, for example, referring to Figures 2 and 6, the first fixing slot is located on the base plate 5 and the first fixing buckle is located on the cover plate 3.

[0048] In one example, the first fixing structure 7 includes multiple structures, which are located on opposite sides of the capacitive switch 1. For example, referring to FIG6, the first fixing structure 7 includes six structures, which are located on the upper and lower sides of the capacitive switch 1 respectively.

[0049] When the outer side of the cover plate 3 is touched, the sensing area 11 of the capacitive switch 1 senses the touch signal and sends it to the box actuator 4. The box actuator 4 actuates the base plate 5. Since the cover plate 3 is connected to the base plate 5, the cover plate 3 is actuated when the base plate 5 is actuated.

[0050] For example, when the charging port cover is a rotary charging port cover, the port box actuator 4 causes the base plate 5 to rotate, and the cover plate 3 rotates accordingly, thereby opening or closing the vehicle charging port; when the charging port cover is an inward sliding charging port cover, the port box actuator 4 causes the base plate 5 to slide, and the cover plate 3 slides accordingly, thereby opening or closing the vehicle charging port.

[0051] Taking a rotating charging port cover as an example, the base plate 5 has a first rotating structure 53 on one side, and the port body 100 has a second rotating structure at its opening. The base plate 5 and the port body 100 are rotatably connected through the cooperation of the first and second rotating structures. The motor of the port actuator 4 is connected to the base plate 5 through a transmission mechanism. After receiving a touch signal from the capacitive switch 1, the controller starts the motor, which transmits power to the base plate 5 through the transmission mechanism, thereby causing the base plate 5 to rotate around the first rotating structure 53.

[0052] In one example, in the first rotating structure of the base plate 5 and the second rotating structure of the tube body 100, one is a rotating shaft and the other is a rotating hole. For example, the first rotating structure is a rotating hole and the second rotating structure is a rotating shaft, or the first rotating structure is a rotating shaft and the second rotating structure is a rotating hole.

[0053] Compared to the example where the capacitor switch 1 is directly connected to and installed inside the cover plate 3, the example where the cover plate 3 is connected to the base plate 5 and the capacitor switch 1 is installed between the cover plate 3 and the base plate 5 makes it more convenient to maintain, repair or replace the capacitor switch 1 when necessary.

[0054] For example, technicians can begin diagnosing the capacitive switch 1 simply by removing the cover plate 3.

[0055] For example, under safe conditions, users can remove the cover 3 themselves to observe the status of the capacitor switch 1, or show the status of the capacitor switch 1 to technicians for remote diagnosis via remote video.

[0056] In one example, the water-blocking brow 6 can be fixedly connected to the inside of the cover plate 3. For example, the water-blocking brow 6 can be integrally formed with the cover plate 3, or it can be two separate parts. The water-blocking brow 6 can be fixed to the inside of the cover plate 3 by welding, bonding or other methods.

[0057] In another example, referring to Figure 6, the water-blocking eyebrow 6 can also be fixedly connected to the outside of the base plate 5. For example, the water-blocking eyebrow 6 can be integrally formed with the base plate 5, or it can be two separate parts. The water-blocking eyebrow 6 can be fixed to the outside of the base plate 5 by welding, bonding or other methods.

[0058] It should be noted that the outer side of the base plate 5 refers to the side facing the cover plate 3, while the inner side is opposite to the outer side and is the side facing away from the cover plate 3.

[0059] In one example, the outer surface of the base plate 5 has a limiting structure 51, which surrounds the capacitive switch 1 to restrict the movement of the capacitive switch 1 on the surface of the base plate 5. For example, the body of the capacitive switch 1 is rectangular, and the limiting structure 51 is a rectangular annular baffle that surrounds the capacitive switch 1 and whose shape matches the shape of the capacitive switch 1, or multiple baffles forming a rectangle as shown in Figure 6, with the inner side of the baffles fitting against the body of the capacitive switch 1.

[0060] It should be noted that the limiting structure 51 and the base plate 5 can be integrally formed or they can be two separate parts. The limiting structure 51 can be fixed to the base plate 5 by welding, snap-fitting or other methods.

[0061] As described above, by installing the capacitive switch 1 inside the limiting structure 51 and limiting the capacitive switch 1, it is possible to prevent the position of the capacitive switch 1 from shifting due to vibration or gravity, which would cause the sensing area 11 of the capacitive switch 1 to shift, or the position of the capacitive switch 1 and the waterproof layer 2 to become misaligned, resulting in a reduction or even failure of the protective effect of the waterproof layer 2 on the sensing area 11.

[0062] In one example, the rectangular baffle includes at least four corner baffles located at the four corners of the capacitive switch 1, which can provide a relatively stable limiting effect on the capacitive switch 1.

[0063] In one example, a positioning structure is provided between the outer surface of the base plate 5 and the capacitive switch 1. The positioning structure includes a main positioning structure and an auxiliary positioning structure, which are asymmetrically located on both sides of the capacitive switch 1.

[0064] In one example, the main positioning structure and the auxiliary positioning structure are located on the upper and lower sides of the capacitive switch 1, respectively, but the main positioning structure and the auxiliary positioning structure are not centrally symmetrical with respect to the center of the capacitive switch 1.

[0065] For example, the main positioning structure and the auxiliary positioning structure are symmetrical about the center of the capacitive switch 1, but the main positioning structure and the auxiliary positioning structure are different in structure and / or size; for another example, the main positioning structure and the auxiliary positioning structure are the same in structure and size, but the main positioning structure and the auxiliary positioning structure are asymmetrical about the center of the capacitive switch 1; for yet another example, the main positioning structure and the auxiliary positioning structure are different in structure and / or size, and the main positioning structure and the auxiliary positioning structure are asymmetrical about the center of the capacitive switch 1.

[0066] As described above, there will be no problem of accidentally installing the capacitor switch 1 backwards, such as backwards on the left or right or backwards on the top or bottom.

[0067] In one example, the main positioning structure includes a first positioning structure 101 and a second positioning structure 102 that are mutually adapted to each other and located on the base plate 5 and the capacitive switch 1, respectively. The auxiliary positioning structure includes a third positioning structure 103 and a fourth positioning structure 104 that are mutually adapted to each other and located on the base plate 5 and the capacitive switch 1, respectively. For example, the first positioning structure 101 and the third positioning structure 103 are located on the capacitive switch 1, and the second positioning structure 102 and the fourth positioning structure 104 are located on the base plate 5.

[0068] In one example, in the first positioning structure 101 and the second positioning structure 102, one is a first positioning groove and the other is a first positioning protrusion that can be inserted into the first positioning groove. In the third positioning structure 103 and the fourth positioning structure 104, one is a second positioning groove and the other is a second positioning protrusion that can be inserted into the second positioning groove.

[0069] For example, the first positioning structure 101 is a first positioning groove, and the second positioning structure 102 is a first positioning protrusion, or the first positioning structure 101 is a first positioning protrusion and the second positioning structure 102 is a first positioning groove; the third positioning structure 103 is a second positioning groove and the fourth positioning structure 104 is a second positioning protrusion, or the third positioning structure 103 is a second positioning protrusion and the fourth positioning structure 104 is a second positioning groove.

[0070] Referring to Figure 5, using the first positioning structure 101 as the first positioning protrusion, the second positioning structure 102 as the first positioning groove, the third positioning structure 103 as the second positioning protrusion, and the fourth positioning structure 104 as the second positioning groove as an example, when installing the capacitive switch 1, align the positions of the first positioning structure 101 and the second positioning structure 102, and align the positions of the third positioning structure 103 and the fourth positioning structure 104. Then, press the capacitive switch 1 against the base plate 5, so that the first positioning structure 101 is inserted into the second positioning structure 102, and the third positioning structure 103 is inserted into the fourth positioning structure 104. This allows the capacitive switch 1 to be installed in the designated position on the base plate 5, preventing misalignment between the waterproof layer 2 and the capacitive switch 1 after the subsequent installation of the waterproof layer 2 and the cover plate 3, or causing deviation in the position of the sensing area 11.

[0071] In one example, a second fixing structure 8 is provided between the outer surface of the base plate 5 and the capacitive switch 1, and the base plate 5 and the capacitive switch 1 are detachably connected through the second fixing structure 8.

[0072] In one example, the second fixing structure 8 may include a mutually compatible second fixing buckle and a second fixing slot, wherein the second fixing buckle and the second fixing slot are located on the base plate 5 and the capacitive switch 1, respectively. For example, the second fixing buckle is located on the base plate 5 and the second fixing slot is located on the capacitive switch 1; or, for another example, the second fixing slot is located on the base plate 5 and the second fixing buckle is located on the capacitive switch 1.

[0073] In one example, referring to Figures 2 and 6, the second fixing slot can also be provided on the limiting structure 51, and the second fixing buckle is provided on the capacitive switch 1.

[0074] As described above, the capacitive switch 1 can be installed more stably inside the limiting structure 51, and the connection between it and the base plate 5 is also relatively stable.

[0075] In one example, the inner side of the cover plate 3 is provided with a waterproof housing 9, the waterproof housing 9 has an opening 91, the capacitive switch 1 has a plug terminal 13 led out through the wiring harness 12, the plug terminal 13 is used to extend into the waterproof housing 9 from the opening 91 and connect to the interface of the vehicle VIU, the wiring harness 12 is fitted with a sealing plug 14, the sealing plug 14 is adapted to the opening 91 to seal the opening 91 when the plug terminal 13 is connected to the interface of the vehicle VIU, and the controller of the box actuator 4 is also connected to the vehicle VIU.

[0076] In one example, the waterproof housing 9 can be attached to the inside of the cover plate 3, or, referring to Figures 4, 5, and 6, to the outside of the base plate 5. An example is given where the waterproof housing 9 is attached to the outside of the base plate 5.

[0077] For example, the waterproof housing 9 and the base plate 5 can be integrally formed, or they can be two separate parts that are fixed together by welding or screws.

[0078] After installing the capacitor switch 1, the connector 13 can be inserted into the waterproof housing 9 and connected to the interface of the vehicle's VIU to facilitate signal transmission between the capacitor switch 1 and the controller of the actuator 4, as well as to supply power to the capacitor switch 1. The opening 91 is then sealed with the sealing plug 14 on the wiring harness 12. This prevents water from entering the connection between the capacitor switch 1 and the vehicle's VIU, thus avoiding any impact on the signal transmission and power supply of the capacitor switch 1.

[0079] In one example, the opening 91 of the waterproof housing 9 can face the cover plate 3, or its axis can be parallel to the cover plate 3 and the base plate 5.

[0080] Taking the axis of opening 91 as parallel to cover plate 3 and base plate 5 as an example, opening 91 facing cover plate 3 can have a larger installation space, avoiding the cover plate 3 from squeezing the wire harness 12, which would cause damage to the wire harness 12, or the cover plate 3 not being installed tightly.

[0081] In one example, a wire harness fixing clip 52 is also provided on the outer side of the base plate 5, which can fix the wire harness 12 to the surface of the base plate 5 and prevent the wire harness 12 from shaking in the space between the cover plate 3 and the base plate 5, causing the wire harness 12 to collide with the cover plate 3, the base plate 5 and the body of the capacitive switch 1. This may affect the service life of the wire harness 12, or cause the connection between the cover plate 3, the base plate 5 and the capacitive switch 1 to become loose.

[0082] This embodiment also provides a vehicle including a charging port cover of any of the examples described above. The cover plate 3 of the charging port cover is disposed at the opening of the charging port body 100 of the vehicle charging port. A charging base 200 is installed inside the charging port body 100. The cover plate 3 can block most of the external water from entering and protects the charging base 200.

[0083] The vehicle in this embodiment uses the charging port cover of this application, and has all the beneficial technical effects of the embodiments of this application.

[0084] The above are merely preferred embodiments of this disclosure and are not intended to limit this disclosure. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this disclosure should be included within the protection scope of this disclosure.

Claims

1. A charging port cover, wherein, The charging port cover includes a capacitor switch (1), a waterproof layer (2), a cover plate (3), and a port actuator (4); The surface of the capacitive switch (1) has a sensing area (11), the capacitive switch (1) is signal connected to the mouth box actuator (4), and the capacitive switch (1) is installed on the inside of the cover plate (3); The waterproof layer (2) is located between the inner side of the capacitive switch (1) and the cover plate (3) and covers the sensing area (11); When the outer side of the cover plate (3) is touched, the sensing area (11) of the capacitive switch (1) senses the touch signal and sends it to the mouth box actuator (4), which actuates the cover plate (3).

2. The charging port cover according to claim 1, wherein, The waterproof layer (2) is elastic and is compressed by the capacitive switch (1) and the cover plate (3).

3. The charging port cover according to claim 1, wherein, The waterproof layer (2) is made of foam.

4. The charging port cover according to claim 1, wherein, The inner side of the cover plate (3) is also provided with a water-blocking eyebrow (6), which is located on the upper side of the capacitor switch (1), and the two ends of the water-blocking eyebrow (6) extend beyond the two ends of the capacitor switch (1).

5. The charging port cover according to claim 1, wherein, It also includes a base plate (5), the capacitive switch (1) is installed between the cover plate (3) and the base plate (5), a first fixing structure (7) is provided between the base plate (5) and the cover plate (3), the cover plate (3) and the base plate (5) are detachably connected through the first fixing structure (7), when the outer side of the cover plate (3) is touched, the sensing area (11) of the capacitive switch (1) senses the touch signal and sends it to the mouth box actuator (4), the mouth box actuator (4) actuates the base plate (5) to actuate the cover plate (3).

6. The charging port cover according to claim 5, wherein, The outer surface of the base plate (5) has a limiting structure (51), which surrounds the capacitor switch (1) and is used to restrict the movement of the capacitor switch (1) on the surface of the base plate (5).

7. The charging port cover according to claim 5, wherein, A positioning structure is provided between the outer surface of the base plate (5) and the capacitor switch (1). The positioning structure includes a main positioning structure and an auxiliary positioning structure. The main positioning structure and the auxiliary positioning structure are asymmetrically located on both sides of the capacitor switch (1). The main positioning structure includes a first positioning structure (101) and a second positioning structure (102) that are mutually adapted and located on the base plate (5) and the capacitor switch (1) respectively. The auxiliary positioning structure includes a third positioning structure (103) and a fourth positioning structure (104) that are mutually adapted and located on the base plate (5) and the capacitor switch (1) respectively, so as to determine the installation position of the capacitor switch (1) on the base plate (5) through the main positioning structure and the auxiliary positioning structure.

8. The charging port cover according to claim 5, wherein, A second fixing structure (8) is provided between the outer surface of the base plate (5) and the capacitor switch (1), and the base plate (5) and the capacitor switch (1) are detachably connected through the second fixing structure (8).

9. The charging port cover according to claim 1, wherein, The cover plate (3) has a waterproof housing (9) on its inner side. The waterproof housing (9) has an opening (91). The capacitor switch (1) has a plug terminal (13) led out through the wire harness (12). The plug terminal (13) is used to extend from the opening (91) into the waterproof housing (9) and connect to the interface of the vehicle VIU. A sealing plug (14) is fitted on the wire harness (12). The sealing plug (14) is adapted to the opening (91) to seal the opening (91) when the plug terminal (13) is connected to the interface of the vehicle VIU.

10. A vehicle, wherein, The vehicle includes a charging port cover as claimed in any one of claims 1-9.

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