CN-121989669-A - Lid opening and closing device for vehicle

Abstract

The lid opening/closing device is provided with a lid plate. The cover plate covers the opening. A switch is disposed in the opening. The switch drives the cover plate to open and close. The cover plate has a through hole formed therein at a position facing the switch. Moreover, a plug cover is arranged on the cover plate. The plug can advance and retreat in the penetrating direction in the penetrating hole.

Inventors

• UEMURA TAKUJI

Assignees

• 丰田自动车株式会社

Dates

Publication Date

20260508

Application Date

20251028

Priority Date

20241101

Claims (6)

1. 1. A lid opening/closing device for a vehicle, which opens/closes an opening provided in an outer panel of the vehicle, The lid opening/closing device includes a plate that covers the opening, A switch for opening and closing the plate is arranged in the opening part, The plate is provided with a through hole at a position opposite to the switch, The plate is provided with a plug that can advance and retreat in the penetrating direction in the penetrating hole.
2. 2. The lid opening/closing device for vehicle according to claim 1, wherein, The plug cover is connected to the plate via a sealing member that seals the through hole.
3. 3. The lid opening/closing device for vehicle according to claim 2, wherein, The switch abuts the plug cover when the plate is in a closed state.
4. 4. The lid opening/closing device for vehicle according to claim 2, wherein, The plug cover is provided with: an outer member that is exposed to the outside of the vehicle; An inner member opposed to the outer member, The sealing member is sandwiched by the outer member and the inner member.
5. 5. The lid opening/closing device for vehicle according to claim 2, wherein, The sealing member is provided with: A central portion that holds the plug cap; An outer ring surrounding the central portion; A telescoping portion connecting the central portion with the outer ring, The lid opening/closing device includes a retainer ring that sandwiches the outer ring together with the plate.
6. 6. The lid opening/closing device for vehicle according to claim 5, wherein, The outer ring is provided with an annular sealing protrusion on at least one of a facing surface facing the plate and a facing surface facing the retainer ring.

Description

Lid opening and closing device for vehicle Technical Field In the present specification, a lid opening/closing device of a vehicle is disclosed. Background An opening is formed in an outer panel of the vehicle. A power supply module or an oil supply module is provided in the opening. The opening is closed by a cover body called a lid. For example, in japanese patent No. 7207563, the lid in a closed state is pushed into the vehicle interior, and the lock of the lid is released. Disclosure of Invention However, a switch for opening and closing the cover is sometimes provided on the power supply module or the oil supply module. That is, a switch is disposed on the back surface side of the cover. In this case, the cover is pushed inward in the vehicle width direction, so that the switch is pushed down by the cover. Here, a stopper such as a stopper for restricting the stroke of the cover may be provided to the power supply module and the oil supply module. The portion of the cover that abuts the stopper is restricted from traveling toward the vehicle inside. In such a case, it is necessary to bend a portion between the abutment portion with the stopper and the switch in the portion of the cover to press the switch. Depending on the rigidity of the cover, the load required for pressing the switch may be significant. Accordingly, in the present specification, a lid opening/closing device for a vehicle is disclosed that can reduce an operation load required for pressing a switch. In the present specification, a lid opening/closing device of a vehicle is disclosed. An opening is provided in an outer panel of the vehicle. The lid opening/closing device opens and closes the opening. The lid opening/closing device further includes a plate. The plate covers the opening. A switch is disposed in the opening. The switch drives the plate to open and close. The plate has a through hole formed therein at a position facing the switch. Further, a plug is provided on the plate. The plug can advance and retreat in the penetrating direction in the penetrating hole. According to the above configuration, the switch can be pressed by simply pressing the plug cover. In addition, in the above structure, the plug cover may be connected to the plate via the sealing member. The sealing member seals the through hole. According to the above configuration, the sealing property of the plate can be ensured. In the above configuration, the switch may be in contact with the plug when the plate is in the closed state. From the viewpoint of design, an allowable range is set for the protruding height or the recessed depth of the exposed surface of the plug relative to the exposed surface of the plate. By bringing the switch into contact with the plug, the position of the exposed surface of the plug is maintained at a constant value. That is, the protruding height and the recessed depth can be controlled with higher accuracy than in the case where the plug is in a floating state. In the above configuration, the plug cover may include an outer member and an inner member. The outer member is exposed to the outside of the vehicle. The inner member is opposed to the outer member. The sealing member is sandwiched between the outer member and the inner member. According to the above structure, the sealing member is sandwiched between the inner and outer members, thereby ensuring the sealing property. In the above configuration, the seal member may include a center portion, an outer ring, and a bellows portion. The central portion holds the plug. An outer ring surrounds the central portion. The telescoping portion connects the central portion with the outer ring. The lid opening/closing device for a vehicle is provided with a retainer ring. The retaining ring clamps the outer ring with the plate. According to the above structure, the sealing member is sandwiched between the plate and the outer ring, thereby ensuring the sealing property. In the above-described structure, the outer ring may be provided with an annular sealing protrusion. A sealing protrusion is provided on at least one of the opposing surfaces opposing the plate and the retaining ring. According to the above structure, the sealing protrusion is crushed when the outer ring is sandwiched by the plate and the retainer ring. This can provide a high sealing performance as compared with the case where there is no sealing protrusion. According to the lid opening/closing device for a vehicle disclosed in the present specification, the operation load required for pressing the switch can be reduced. Drawings Features, advantages, and technical and industrial significance of exemplary embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which like numerals denote like elements, and in which: Fig. 1 is a diagram illustrating a front side of a vehicle; Fig. 2 is a side view illustrating a closing of the lid opening/closing device of the vehicle ac