CN221428076U - Dust cover and charging socket assembly - Google Patents

Abstract

A dust cover is provided for covering a charging socket that includes a flange bracket (100) adapted to be fixedly mounted. The dust cover includes: a dust cover body (210) adapted to be pivotally mounted to the flange bracket (100) via a first pivot (310) to cover at least the receptacle interface of the charging receptacle in a closed state; and a press latch mechanism (220) connected to the dust cap body (210), the press latch mechanism (220) having a first engagement structure (221), the first engagement structure (221) being configured to engage with the flange bracket (100) when the dust cap body (210) is in a closed state to lock the dust cap body (210) relative to the flange bracket (100), and the press latch mechanism (220) being adapted to be pressed to unlock engagement of the first engagement structure (221) with the flange bracket (100) to allow the dust cap body (210) to pivot relative to the flange bracket (100) to be opened. A charging jack assembly is also provided.

Description

Dust cover and charging socket assembly

Technical Field

Embodiments of the present disclosure relate generally to the field of connectors, and more particularly, to a dust cap for a connector, such as a charging receptacle, and a charging receptacle assembly including the dust cap.

Background

For connectors used on outdoor equipment, such as charging jacks for electric vehicles, dust caps are often provided to prevent dust, debris, rain, and other impurities from entering the interior of the connector and affecting connector performance.

For the charging socket of the electric vehicle, the conventional dust cover mainly comprises two forms, namely a plug-in dust cover and a flip-type dust cover, wherein the flip-type dust cover is provided with a shifting block, so that a user can conveniently open the dust cover and the dust cover is not charged to be closed and limited. Along with development of electric vehicles, manufacturers attach more and more importance to the appearance of the charging socket, and all define the dust cover as an appearance piece so as to improve the use experience of end users. In general, in order to meet the appearance requirement, the mounting position of the charging socket is special, the mounting space is small, the shifting block used by the flip type dust cover needs a larger operation space, the product space arrangement requirement is difficult to meet in practical application, and the plug type dust cover has the problems of inconvenient use and easy loss.

Disclosure of utility model

The present disclosure is directed to overcoming at least one of the above and other problems and disadvantages in the art.

According to one aspect of the present disclosure, there is provided a dust cover for covering a charging socket including a flange bracket adapted to be fixedly mounted, the dust cover comprising: a dust cap body adapted to be pivotably mounted to the flange bracket via a first pivot to cover at least a receptacle interface of the charging receptacle in a closed state; and a press latch mechanism connected to the dust cap body, the press latch mechanism having a first engagement structure configured to engage with the flange bracket to lock the dust cap body relative to the flange bracket when the dust cap body is in the closed state, and the press latch mechanism being adapted to be pressed to unlock engagement of the first engagement structure with the flange bracket to allow the dust cap body to pivot relative to the flange bracket to be opened.

In some embodiments, the dust cap further comprises a second pivot via which the press latch mechanism is rotatably connected to the dust cap body to rotate relative to the dust cap body in a first direction when pressed such that the first engagement structure is disengaged from the flange bracket, and the press latch mechanism is configured to be allowed to rotate relative to the dust cap body in a second direction opposite the first direction when not pressed such that the first engagement structure is engaged with the flange bracket in the closed state.

In some embodiments, the push latch mechanism is connected to the dust cap body via the second pivot at a location adjacent a side edge of the dust cap body remote from the first pivot.

In some embodiments, the dust cap body is formed with a recess on an outer surface facing away from the flange bracket, the push latch mechanism is partially received in the recess, and the second pivot is mounted to the dust cap body across the recess.

In some embodiments, the dust cap body is formed with a first limit structure at an edge defining the recess, the push latch mechanism has a first end and a second end on opposite sides of the second pivot, the first end is formed with the first engagement structure, the second end is formed with a second limit structure, and in the closed state, the second limit structure abuts the first limit structure to prevent further rotation of the push latch mechanism relative to the dust cap body in the second direction.

In some embodiments, the push latch mechanism has a generally L-shaped profile, the first engagement structure includes a hook formed at the first end, the second limit structure includes a flange formed at the second end and protruding toward an inner sidewall of the recess, and the push latch mechanism is formed with a through hole between a bent portion thereof and the second end, the second pivot shaft being inserted through the through hole such that opposite ends of the second pivot shaft are mounted to the dust cap body.

In some embodiments, the dust cap further includes a first resilient member positioned between the recess and the press latch mechanism to provide a resilient force to the press latch mechanism at a location between the second end and the second pivot that urges the press latch mechanism to rotate relative to the dust cap body in the second direction and to retain the first engagement structure in engagement with the flange bracket in the closed state.

In some embodiments, a first positioning structure is formed on the bottom surface of the recess, and a first positioning structure is formed on the inner side surface of the pressing latch mechanism facing the bottom surface of the recess; and the positioning structure is suitable for being engaged with the second positioning structure so as to keep the positioning of the pressing locking mechanism relative to the dust cover body.

In some embodiments, one of the first and second locating structures includes a locating slot and the other includes a locating post, the first resilient member being at least partially disposed in the locating slot.

In some embodiments, the compression latch mechanism is supported by the second pivot such that the inner side of the compression latch mechanism is spaced apart from the bottom surface of the recess in the closed state, and in response to compression of the compression latch mechanism at a location between the second end and the second pivot, the compression latch mechanism rotates in the first direction relative to the dust cap body such that the second end moves toward the bottom surface of the recess to compress the first resilient member, and the first engagement structure formed at the first end moves outwardly to disengage from the flange bracket.

According to another aspect of the present disclosure, there is provided a charging socket assembly, comprising: a charging socket having a socket interface adapted to be electrically connected with a charging plug and a flange bracket adapted to be fixedly mounted with respect to the socket interface, the flange bracket being formed with an opening exposing the socket interface; and a dust cap described in any of the embodiments of the present disclosure, pivotably mounted to the flange bracket via a first pivot, the dust cap body being closed and locked relative to the flange bracket to cover at least the receptacle interface via engagement of the first engagement structure with the flange bracket, and being unlocked in response to the pressing latch mechanism being pressed to allow the dust cap body to pivot relative to the flange bracket to be opened.

In some embodiments, the flange bracket includes a plate-shaped bracket body and a flange portion extending from the bracket body, the dust cover is mounted to the flange portion, and the flange portion is formed with a second engagement structure adapted to engage with the first engagement structure.

In some embodiments, the flange portion is formed with a recess on a side surface opposite the first pivot, the recess being configured to at least partially receive the first engagement structure in the closed state, and a ridge is formed at an edge of the recess as the second engagement structure.

In some embodiments, the charging jack assembly further comprises: a second resilient member mounted on the first pivot and engaged with the dust cap body, the second resilient member configured to provide a force urging the dust cap body to pivot relative to the flange bracket to be opened when unlocked.

In some embodiments, the charging receptacle has two receptacle interfaces spaced apart, the flange bracket has two openings exposing the two receptacle interfaces, respectively, and the charging receptacle assembly includes two dust caps, each dust cap adapted to cover a corresponding receptacle interface.

Drawings

The above and other aspects, features and advantages of various embodiments of the present disclosure will become more apparent from the following detailed description when taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in which:

Fig. 1 is a perspective view schematically illustrating a structure of a portion of a charging socket assembly according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, in which a dust cover is in a closed state;

Fig. 2 is a perspective view schematically illustrating a structure of a portion of a charging socket assembly according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, in which a dust cover is in an open state;

fig. 3 is a cross-sectional view schematically illustrating a structure of a portion of a charging socket assembly according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, wherein the dust cap is in a closed state;

Fig. 4 is a perspective view schematically showing a structure of a part of a charging socket assembly according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, in which a pressing latch mechanism is in a pressed state;

Fig. 5 is a sectional view schematically showing a structure of a part of a charging jack assembly according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, in which a pressing latch mechanism is in a pressed state;

fig. 6 is a perspective view schematically illustrating the structure of a dust cap of a charging receptacle assembly according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, with a push latch mechanism removed; and

Fig. 7 is a perspective view schematically illustrating the structure of a push latch mechanism of a charging jack assembly according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

Detailed Description

Embodiments of the present disclosure will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the present specification, the same or similar parts are denoted by the same or similar reference numerals. The following description of embodiments of the present disclosure with reference to the accompanying drawings is intended to illustrate the general concepts of the disclosure and should not be taken as limiting the disclosure.

Furthermore, in the following detailed description, for purposes of explanation, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of the embodiments of the present disclosure. It may be evident, however, that one or more embodiments may be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, well-known structures and devices are shown in the drawings in order to simplify the drawings.

In the following detailed description, directional terms such as "front", "rear", "upper", "lower", "top", "bottom", "left", "right", "upper" and "lower", "inner", "outer", etc. are defined according to the drawings, but the shapes and positions of the components are not limited by these terms and may be adjusted according to practical applications.

Furthermore, the terminology used herein is used to describe exemplary embodiments and is not intended to limit and/or restrict the present disclosure. The singular forms "a," "an," and "the" are intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. In this disclosure, "comprising," "including," "having," and similar terms are used to enumerate features, numbers, steps, operations, elements, components, or combinations thereof, but do not exclude the presence or addition of one or more of such features, numbers, steps, operations, elements, components, or combinations thereof.

Although the terms "first," "second," etc. may be used herein to describe various elements, these elements should not be limited by these terms. These terms are only used to distinguish one element from another element. For example, a first element could be termed a second element, and a second element could be termed a first element, without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. The term "and/or" includes a plurality of combinations of associated items or any of a plurality of associated items.

Exemplary embodiments according to the present disclosure provide a dust cap for covering and opening an interface of an electrical connector, such as a receptacle, to prevent external dust, rain, etc. from entering the interface when in a closed state, and to allow the interface to interface or electrically connect with a mating connector interface when in an open state. As an example, the described receptacle may be a charging receptacle mounted on an electric vehicle or other powered device, such as a dc charging receptacle and/or an ac charging receptacle, but the disclosure is not so limited, and the dust cap provided by embodiments of the disclosure may be applicable to a variety of types of connectors that need to be covered.

The charging jack typically includes a jack interface (not shown) adapted to electrically connect with a charging plug (not shown). In the embodiment shown in fig. 1-5, the charging socket further comprises a flange bracket 100, the flange bracket 100 being adapted to be fixedly mounted with respect to the socket interface, e.g. to the body of an electric vehicle, the flange bracket 100 being formed with an opening 101 exposing the socket interface. In order to prevent external dust, rainwater, etc. from entering the socket interface to adversely affect the charging performance, a dust cover is provided for the charging socket.

In an exemplary embodiment, as shown in fig. 1-7, the dust cap includes a dust cap body 210 and a push latch mechanism 220 coupled to the dust cap body 210. The dust cap body 210 may be pivotally mounted to the flange bracket 100 via a first pivot 310 so as to be able to switch between an open state and a closed state, like a flip-type dust cap, in which the dust cap body 210 covers at least the receptacle interface of the charging receptacle. As an example, the dust cap body 210 may have a pivot mounting structure on one side (e.g., at its side edges as shown in fig. 2-4 and 6), and the flange bracket 100 also has a pivot mounting structure at a corresponding location, with the first pivot 310 being mounted to the pivot mounting structure of both the dust cap body 210 and the flange bracket 100 such that the dust cap body 210 is pivotable relative to the flange bracket 100.

The push latch mechanism 220 is used to lock or unlock the dust cap body 210 relative to the flange bracket 100 to allow the dust cap body 210 to pivot relative to the flange bracket 100 to close or open. As shown, the push latch mechanism 220 has a first engagement structure 221, the first engagement structure 221 being for engaging with the flange bracket 100 when the dust cover body 210 is in the closed state to hold and lock the dust cover body 210 relative to the flange bracket 100, preventing the dust cover from being accidentally opened. At the same time, the compression latch mechanism 220 is adapted to be compressed to unlock or loosen the engagement of the first engagement structure 221 with the flange bracket 100, thereby allowing the dust cap body 210 to pivot relative to the flange bracket 100 to be opened.

Thus, in the closed state of the dust cap, the dust cap body 210 is closed and locked relative to the flange bracket 100 to cover at least the receptacle interface via the engagement of the first engagement structure 221 of the push latch mechanism 220 with the flange bracket 100; and in response to the push latch mechanism 220 being pushed, the engagement of the first engagement structure 221 with the flange bracket 100 is unlocked or separated to allow the dust cap body 210 to pivot relative to the flange bracket 100 to be opened. In such a dust cover, since the pressing latch mechanism is mounted on the dust cover body, not at a spatial position near the socket interface as in the case of a dial block for a conventional flip-type dust cover, the mounting space is not additionally occupied, and the pressing latch mechanism can be operated directly in the space facing the socket interface, without additional operation space, so that the mounting arrangement and aesthetic requirements of the charging socket can be well satisfied.

In the embodiment shown in fig. 1-5, the flange bracket 100 includes a bracket body 110 and a flange portion 120 extending from the bracket body 110, with the opening 101 extending through the flange portion 120 and the bracket body 110 to expose the receptacle interface. The bracket body 110, for example, has a plate shape, may be fixed to a vehicle body or an equipment housing, and the dust cover is pivotably mounted to the flange portion 120, such as the dust cover body 210 is pivotably mounted at an edge thereof to a top or outer end portion of the flange portion 120 via a first pivot 310. As shown in fig. 1-5, the flange portion 120 is formed with a second engagement structure 121 adapted to engage (e.g., snap-fit) with a first engagement structure 221 of the dust cap body 210.

In an exemplary embodiment, the flange portion 120 is formed with a recess 122 on a side surface opposite the first pivot 310, the recess 122 being configured to at least partially receive the first engagement structure 221 of the push latch mechanism 220 in the closed state, and the second engagement structure 121 being formed as a ridge protruding at an edge of the recess 122. As an example, the first engagement structure 221 may include or be formed as a hook to engage or hook the ridge, so that the dust cap body 210 mounted with the push latch mechanism 220 may be prevented from being separated from the flange portion 120. It will be appreciated that the particular form of the first engagement structure and the second engagement structure is not limited thereto and that a person skilled in the art may employ various structures that may be engaged or locked with each other.

In an exemplary embodiment, as shown in fig. 3-6, the dust cap may further include or be provided with a second pivot 410, via which second pivot 410 the push latch mechanism 220 is rotatably connected to the dust cap body 210. For example, the second pivot 410 is mounted to the dust cap body 210 at a location adjacent or proximate to a side edge of the dust cap body 210 remote from the first pivot 310, and the push latch mechanism 220 is connected to the dust cap body 210 via the second pivot 410. In some examples, the second pivot 410 is rotatably mounted to the dust cap body 210, and the push latch mechanism 220 is fixedly coupled together to rotate together relative to the dust cap body 210; in other examples, the second pivot 410 may be fixedly mounted to the dust cap body 210, while the push latch mechanism 220 may rotate relative to the second pivot 410.

Thus, the push latch mechanism 220 will rotate relative to the dust cap body 210 in a first direction (e.g., counterclockwise in the drawing) when pushed (e.g., when pushed at a location on the push latch mechanism 220 that is on a side of the second pivot 410 that is remote from the first engagement structure 221) such that its first engagement structure 221 disengages from the flange bracket 100 to allow the dust cap body 210 to be opened. When the push latch mechanism 220 is not depressed, the push latch mechanism 220 may be allowed or urged to rotate relative to the dust cap body 210 in a second direction (e.g., clockwise) opposite the first direction such that the first engagement structure 221 may engage with the flange bracket 100 in the closed state.

In some embodiments, as shown in fig. 1, 3-6, the dust cap body 210 may be formed with a recess 211 on an outer surface facing away from the flange bracket 100, with the compression latch mechanism 220 being partially received in the recess 211, and the second pivot 410 being mounted to the dust cap body 210 across the recess 211, e.g., with both ends of the second pivot 410 being mounted to opposite sides of the dust cap body 210 defining the recess 211, such that in a non-depressed state, the compression latch mechanism 220 is supported by the second pivot 410 so as to be suspended or spaced apart relative to the dust cap body 210 to facilitate rotation of the compression latch mechanism 220 relative to the dust cap body 210.

The push latch mechanism 220 may have a first end and a second end on opposite sides of the second pivot 410, the first end formed with a first engagement structure 221, for example, the first engagement structure 221 is or includes a hook formed at the first end. In an exemplary embodiment, as shown in fig. 1-5 and 7, the compression latch mechanism 220 has a generally L-shaped profile, including first and second portions, wherein the first portion is received in the recess 211 of the dust cap body 210, e.g., in a closed state, an exposed surface (upper or top surface in the figures) of the first portion of the compression latch mechanism 220 is generally flush with an outer surface (upper or top surface in the figures) of the dust cap body 210, while an open side of the recess 211 is recessed relative to a side surface of the flange portion 120 where the recess 122 is formed, such that the second portion of the compression latch mechanism is generally flush with the side surface of the dust cap body 210, and preferably also generally flush with the side surface of the flange portion 120 where the recess 122 is formed. Thus, the pressing latch mechanism 220 is substantially identical or matched to the dust cover body 210 or the overall appearance of the dust cover without protruding outside the dust cover body 210, taking up no additional space, and improving the coordination and aesthetic appearance of the overall appearance of the dust cover.

In a first portion of the push latch mechanism 220, i.e., between the bent portion and the second end of the push latch mechanism 220, a through hole 224 may be formed, and the second pivot 410 is inserted through the through hole 224 such that opposite ends of the second pivot 410 are mounted into opposite sidewalls of the recess 211. Although in the illustrated embodiment the second pivot is a unitary or single shaft, the present disclosure is not so limited, for example the second pivot may comprise two sub-pivots located on opposite sides of the push latch mechanism, each sub-pivot being connected between the push latch mechanism and the dust cap body.

In the illustrated embodiment, as particularly shown in fig. 3, 5 and 7, the dust cap body 210 is formed with a first limit structure 213 at an edge defining the recess 211, and the pressing latch mechanism 220 is formed with a second limit structure 223 at a second end thereof, such that in the closed state of the dust cap, the first limit structure 213 abuts against the second limit structure 223 to prevent further rotation of the pressing latch mechanism 220 relative to the dust cap body 210 in the second direction. As an example, the second stopper 223 may include a flange formed at the second end of the push latch mechanism 220 and protruding toward the inner sidewall of the recess 211.

As shown in fig. 3, 5 and 7, the dust cover may further include a first resilient member 420, such as a spring, the first resilient member 420 being positioned between the recess 211 of the dust cover body 210 and the push latch mechanism 220 (a first portion thereof) to provide a resilient force to the push latch mechanism 220 at a location between the second end of the push latch mechanism 220 and the second pivot 410 that urges the push latch mechanism 220 to rotate in a second direction relative to the dust cover body 210 and may maintain the first engagement structure 221 engaged with the flange bracket 100 in the closed state, preventing the push latch mechanism 220 from being accidentally disengaged from the flange bracket 100.

In some embodiments, as shown in fig. 3, 5-7, a first detent 212 is formed on the bottom surface of the recess 211, and a second detent 222 is formed on the inner side of the pressing latch 220 facing the bottom surface of the recess 211, the first detent 212 being adapted to engage with the second detent 222 to maintain the positioning of the pressing latch 220 relative to the dust cap body 210, e.g., to prevent the pressing latch 220 from moving or swinging relative to the dust cap body 210 along the first pivot 410. In the illustrated embodiment, the first positioning structure 212 is a positioning post and the second positioning structure 222 is a positioning slot, but vice versa. The first resilient member 420 may be at least partially disposed in the detent and may fit over the detent post when in the form of a spring.

As previously described, the push latch mechanism 220 is supported by the second pivot 410 such that in the closed state the inner side of the push latch mechanism 220 is spaced from the bottom surface of the recess 211, whereas in response to a push of the push latch mechanism 220 (as indicated by the thick dashed arrow in the figure) on a first portion of the push latch mechanism 220, such as at a location between the second end thereof and the second pivot 410, the push latch mechanism 220 will rotate relative to the dust cover body 210 in a first direction such that the second end thereof moves toward the bottom surface of the recess 211, thereby compressing or compressing the first resilient member 420, and the first engagement structure 221 formed at the first end moves outwardly out of engagement with the flange bracket 100, thereby allowing the dust cover body 210 to pivot and open. In the non-depressed state, the elastic force of the previously compressed first elastic member 420 will urge the pressing latch mechanism 220 to rotate in the second direction relative to the dust cap body 210.

There is also provided in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure a charging receptacle assembly including a charging receptacle and a dust cap described in embodiments of the present disclosure. In the illustrated embodiment, the charging jack assembly includes two charging jacks or jack interfaces spaced apart, and the flange bracket 100 has two openings exposing the two jack interfaces, respectively. The charging jack assembly may include a single dust cap covering both jack interfaces, or may include two dust caps, each adapted to cover a corresponding jack interface. For example, the charging jack assembly may include both a dc charging jack (or jack interface) and an ac charging jack (or jack interface) to meet different charging requirements.

As shown in fig. 2 and 5, a second elastic member 320 may also be provided for the dust cover, the second elastic member 320 being engaged with the dust cover body 210 to provide an elastic force to urge the dust cover body 210 to pivot with respect to the flange bracket 100 to be opened when the dust cover body 210 is unlocked. As an example, the second elastic member 320 may include a torsion spring mounted on the first pivot 310, but the present disclosure is not limited thereto. In addition, a damper 330 may be provided to dampen the impact of the dust cap body 210 when it is opened. Therefore, when charging, the user only needs to press the locking mechanism lightly to open the dust cover, and after charging, the user can directly press the dust cover to close.

Although embodiments of the present disclosure have been shown and described, it would be appreciated by those skilled in the art that changes may be made in these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the disclosure, the scope of which is defined in the claims and their equivalents. Furthermore, it should be noted that the terms "comprising," "including," "having," and the like, as used herein, do not exclude other elements or steps, unless otherwise specified. In addition, any element numbers of the claims should not be construed as limiting the scope of the disclosure.

Claims (15)

1. A dust cover for covering a charging socket, the charging socket comprising a flange bracket (100) adapted to be fixedly mounted, characterized in that the dust cover comprises:

A dust cover body (210) adapted to be pivotally mounted to the flange bracket (100) via a first pivot (310) to cover at least a receptacle interface of the charging receptacle in a closed state; and

A push latch mechanism (220) connected to the dust cap body (210),

The press latch mechanism (220) has a first engagement structure (221), the first engagement structure (221) being configured to engage with the flange bracket (100) when the dust cover body (210) is in the closed state to lock the dust cover body (210) relative to the flange bracket (100), and

The press latch mechanism (220) is adapted to be pressed to unlock engagement of the first engagement structure (221) with the flange bracket (100) to allow the dust cover body (210) to pivot relative to the flange bracket (100) to be opened.

2. The dust cover of claim 1, further comprising a second pivot (410), the push latch mechanism (220) being rotatably coupled to the dust cover body (210) via the second pivot (410) to rotate relative to the dust cover body (210) in a first direction when pressed such that the first engagement structure (221) is disengaged from the flange bracket (100), and

The press latch mechanism (220) is configured to be allowed to rotate relative to the dust cover body (210) in a second direction opposite to the first direction when not pressed, such that the first engagement structure (221) is engaged with the flange bracket (100) in the closed state.

3. A dust cap as claimed in claim 2, wherein,

The push latch mechanism (220) is connected to the dust cap body (210) via the second pivot (410) at a location adjacent to a side edge of the dust cap body (210) remote from the first pivot (310).

4. A dust cap as claimed in claim 2, wherein,

The dust cover body (210) is formed with a recess (211) on an outer surface facing away from the flange bracket (100), the press-locking mechanism (220) is partially accommodated in the recess (211), and the second pivot (410) is mounted to the dust cover body (210) across the recess (211).

5. The dust cover according to claim 4, wherein the dust cover body (210) is formed with a first stopper structure (213) at an edge defining the recess (211),

The push latch mechanism (220) has a first end and a second end on opposite sides of the second pivot (410), the first end being formed with the first engagement structure (221), the second end being formed with a second limit structure (223), and

In the closed state, the second limiting structure (223) abuts against the first limiting structure (213) to prevent the pressing latch mechanism (220) from further rotating relative to the dust cover body (210) in the second direction.

6. The dust cover of claim 5, wherein the push latch mechanism (220) has a generally L-shaped profile, the first engagement structure (221) includes a hook formed at the first end, the second limit structure (223) includes a flange formed at the second end and protruding toward an inner sidewall of the recess (211), and

The push latch mechanism (220) is formed with a through hole (224) between a bent portion thereof and the second end, and the second pivot shaft (410) is inserted through the through hole (224) such that opposite ends of the second pivot shaft (410) are mounted to the dust cover body (210).

7. The dust cover of claim 5, further comprising a first resilient member (420), the first resilient member (420) being positioned between the recess (211) and the press latch mechanism (220) to provide a resilient force to the press latch mechanism (220) at a location between the second end and the second pivot (410) that urges the press latch mechanism (220) to rotate in the second direction relative to the dust cover body (210) and to retain the first engagement structure (221) in engagement with the flange bracket (100) in the closed state.

8. The dust cap of claim 7, wherein a first locating structure (212) is formed on a bottom surface of the recess (211), and a second locating structure (222) is formed on an inner side surface of the pressing latch mechanism (220) facing the bottom surface of the recess (211), the first locating structure (212) being adapted to engage with the second locating structure (222) to maintain the positioning of the pressing latch mechanism (220) relative to the dust cap body (210).

9. The dust cap of claim 8, wherein one of the first and second locating structures includes a locating slot and the other includes a locating post, the first resilient member (420) being at least partially disposed in the locating slot.

10. The dust cover of claim 8, wherein the push latch mechanism (220) is supported by the second pivot (410) such that the inner side of the push latch mechanism (220) is spaced apart from a bottom surface of the recess (211) in the closed state, and

In response to pressing of the pressing latch mechanism (220) at a position between the second end and the second pivot (410), the pressing latch mechanism (220) rotates relative to the dust cover body in the first direction such that the second end moves toward a bottom surface of the recess (211) to press the first elastic member (420), and the first engagement structure (221) formed at the first end moves outward to disengage from the flange bracket (100).

11. A charging jack assembly, the charging jack assembly comprising:

A charging socket having a socket interface adapted to be electrically connected with a charging plug and a flange bracket (100) adapted to be fixedly mounted with respect to the socket interface, the flange bracket being formed with an opening (101) exposing the socket interface; and

The dust cap of any one of claims 1-10, being pivotally mounted to the flange bracket (100) via a first pivot (310),

Via engagement of the first engagement structure (221) with the flange bracket (100), the dust cap body (210) is closed and locked relative to the flange bracket (100) to cover at least the receptacle interface, and

In response to the compression latch mechanism (220) being compressed, engagement of the first engagement structure (221) with the flange bracket (100) is unlocked to allow the dust cap body (210) to pivot relative to the flange bracket (100) to be opened.

12. The charging jack assembly of claim 11, wherein,

The flange bracket (100) includes a plate-shaped bracket body (110) and a flange portion (120) extending from the bracket body, the dust cover is mounted to the flange portion (120), and

The flange portion is formed with a second engagement structure (121) adapted to engage with the first engagement structure (221).

13. The charging socket assembly of claim 12, wherein the flange portion is formed with a recess (122) on a side surface opposite the first pivot (310), the recess being configured to at least partially receive the first engagement structure (221) in the closed state, and a ridge is formed at an edge of the recess as the second engagement structure (121).

14. The charging jack assembly of claim 11, further comprising:

A second resilient member (320) mounted on the first pivot (310) and engaged with the dust cap body (210), the second resilient member configured to provide a force urging the dust cap body (210) to pivot relative to the flange bracket (100) to be opened when unlocked.

15. The charging jack assembly of any one of claims 11-14, wherein said charging jack has two jack interfaces spaced apart, said flange bracket has two openings exposing said two jack interfaces, respectively, and

The charging jack assembly includes two dust caps, each dust cap adapted to cover a corresponding jack interface.