A rectangular copper bar 90-degree side outlet type single-end waterproof electrical connector socket

Abstract

This invention discloses a rectangular copper busbar 90-degree side-outlet single-ended waterproof electrical connector socket, comprising a socket insulator, a short-circuit signal socket, a signal terminal sealing body, a socket housing, a dual-ended power socket, a socket end cover, a power terminal baffle, a power terminal TPA, a power terminal sealing body, and a power busbar adapter assembly. This invention achieves single-ended waterproofing of a rectangular copper busbar 90-degree side-outlet socket without using complex processes such as potting, plastic sealing, and encapsulation. All parts of this invention with a risk of leakage are sealed with assembled seals, resulting in excellent waterproofing. Furthermore, it fully considers issues during assembly, utilizing anti-misalignment structures and various snap-fit ​​structures to achieve connector socket installation, resulting in low assembly difficulty and high assembly precision.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of electrical connections, and more specifically, to a rectangular copper busbar 90-degree side-outlet single-ended waterproof electrical connector socket. Background Technology

[0002] Since the battery pack accounts for the highest cost of a new energy vehicle, and the risk factor of the battery pack is also relatively high during use, many OEMs have proposed that the battery pack connector should have a single-end waterproof function in order to provide better protection for the vehicle battery pack.

[0003] The so-called single-ended waterproof function means that when the electrical connector socket is installed in the battery pack, even if water accumulates inside the socket cavity, water cannot flow into the battery pack, and even if the entire battery pack is immersed in water to a depth of 1 meter, water still cannot penetrate the battery pack. Single-ended waterproof function has been achieved in high-current and low-current electrical connectors. However, in the stamping of high-current surface-mount terminal connectors, only socket terminals can be used, and this scenario additionally requires the socket to be connected to the copper busbar side for wiring. Currently, there is no technical solution to achieve single-ended waterproofing. Summary of the Invention

[0004] This invention overcomes the shortcomings of existing high-current flat-type terminal electrical connectors, which cannot achieve single-end waterproofing. It provides a rectangular copper busbar 90-degree side-outlet single-end waterproof electrical connector socket, which is expected to solve the problems existing in the prior art.

[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, one embodiment of the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0006] A rectangular copper busbar 90-degree side-out single-ended waterproof electrical connector socket includes a socket insulator, a short-circuit signal socket, a signal terminal sealing body, a socket housing, a double-ended power socket, a socket end cover, a power terminal baffle, a power terminal TPA, a power terminal sealing body, and a power busbar conversion assembly.

[0007] The socket insulator is fixed with a short-circuit signal socket and a signal terminal sealing body, and the signal terminal sealing body is a rectangular structure.

[0008] The socket insulator is equipped with dual-head power sockets and power terminal baffles on both sides, and the socket insulator is installed in the socket housing;

[0009] The power terminal sealing body is installed on the power conversion copper busbar assembly, and the power conversion copper busbar assembly and the power terminal TPA are installed in the socket end cover;

[0010] The socket housing and the socket end cap are inserted and assembled.

[0011] By installing the power terminal sealing body onto the power conversion copper busbar assembly, and then installing the power conversion copper busbar assembly into the socket end cover, and finally inserting the socket housing with the socket insulator and the socket end cover into the assembly, single-end waterproofing of the rectangular copper busbar side-outlet 90-degree socket can be achieved without using complex processes such as potting, plastic sealing, and encapsulation. This effectively solves a problem in the industry.

[0012] A further technical solution is that the power switching copper busbar assembly includes a left power switching copper busbar assembly and a right power switching copper busbar assembly;

[0013] The left-turn power copper busbar assembly consists of a left-turn power copper busbar and a press-fit nut;

[0014] The left-turn power copper busbar is formed by stamping copper alloy sheet in one piece. The left-turn power copper busbar consists of an insertion part, a connecting part, and a screw-in plane. The insertion part and the connecting part are located on the same plane, and the screw-in plane and the connecting part plane have a 90° angle.

[0015] The press-fit nut is riveted and fixed to the screw plane of the left-hand power copper busbar. The connecting part is provided with a power terminal sealing body receiving groove, and the power terminal sealing body is installed in the power terminal sealing body receiving groove.

[0016] The right-side power busbar assembly is mirror-symmetrical to the left-side power busbar assembly.

[0017] The difference between the aforementioned power transfer copper busbar and existing copper busbars is that the power transfer copper busbar is formed by stamping copper alloy sheet in one piece, the elastic contact part and other parts of the substrate have a stepped thickness transition, and the rounded corners of the sealing contact part and the pre-positioning groove of the copper busbar are also formed by stamping in one piece.

[0018] Compared with the existing process of stamping copper busbars to the same thickness first and then machining them locally, this method can effectively improve production efficiency and reduce manufacturing costs.

[0019] A further technical solution is that the single-ended waterproof electrical connector socket also includes a sealing gasket;

[0020] The sealing gasket is installed between the socket insulator and the socket housing.

[0021] The sealing gasket prevents potential water leakage between the socket insulator and the socket housing, thus improving the waterproof performance of the connector socket.

[0022] A further technical solution is that the single-ended waterproof electrical connector socket also includes a socket sealing ring;

[0023] The bottom surface of the socket housing is provided with a sealing ring mounting groove, and the socket sealing ring is installed in the sealing ring mounting groove.

[0024] The sealing ring is used to further prevent possible water leakage between the socket housing and the socket end cap, thus further improving the waterproof performance of the connector socket.

[0025] A further technical solution is that a sealing lip is provided on the outer side of the signal terminal sealing body.

[0026] A further technical solution is that the power terminal sealing wire body is provided with an inner sealing lip and the outer sealing lip is provided.

[0027] A further technical solution is that an assembly error prevention structure is provided between the socket housing and the socket insulator;

[0028] The socket insulator is provided with an assembly error prevention groove at the signal terminal sealing body.

[0029] The aforementioned error-proof structures can all employ a matching boss and groove design to prevent errors, effectively reducing assembly mistakes, lowering assembly gaps, and improving waterproof performance.

[0030] A further technical solution is that the short-circuit signal jack has a rectangular hollow structure and is equipped with external elastic teeth;

[0031] The socket insulator is provided with a terminal bracket, and the elastic hanging teeth are engaged and fixed with the terminal bracket in the socket insulator.

[0032] A further technical solution is that the dual-head power socket has a symmetrical structure, consisting of a contact guide, an elastic contact, and a copper alloy substrate. The dual-head power socket has elastic contact at both ends, which can simultaneously match with the male plug terminal to achieve current transmission.

[0033] A further technical solution is that the socket housing and the socket tail cover are respectively provided with matching buckle hanging slots and buckle hanging platforms.

[0034] Once the buckle slot engages with the buckle mounting platform, the assembly between the two components is complete.

[0035] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has at least the following beneficial effects: The present invention achieves single-end waterproofing of a rectangular copper busbar 90-degree side-outlet socket without using complex processes such as potting, plastic sealing, and encapsulation. All parts of the present invention that are at risk of leakage are sealed and protected by assembled sealing parts, resulting in excellent waterproofing. Furthermore, the present invention fully considers the problems in the assembly process, and uses error-proof structures and various snap-fit ​​structures to realize the installation of the connector socket, resulting in low assembly difficulty and high assembly accuracy. Attached Figure Description

[0036] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the exploded structure according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0037] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the signal terminal sealing structure;

[0038] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the socket housing structure;

[0039] Figure 4 Schematic diagram of dual-head power socket structure;

[0040] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the copper busbar assembly for power conversion;

[0041] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the right-hand power busbar structure.

[0042] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the power terminal TPA structure;

[0043] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the socket end cap structure;

[0044] Figure 9 Assembly diagram of socket housing and socket end cap;

[0045] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the overall assembled structure.

[0046] In the diagram, 1-socket insulator, 2-short-circuit signal socket, 3-signal terminal sealing body, 4-socket housing, 5-double-ended power socket, 6-socket end cover, 7-power terminal baffle, 8-power terminal TPA, 9-power terminal sealing body, 10-adapter power copper busbar assembly, 101-left-adapter power copper busbar assembly, 102-right-adapter power copper busbar assembly, 103-left-adapter power copper busbar, 104-press-fit nut, 105-power terminal sealing body receiving groove, 11-sealing gasket, 12-socket sealing ring. Detailed Implementation

[0047] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this invention clearer, the invention will be further described in detail below with reference to embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative and not intended to limit the invention.

[0048] A rectangular copper busbar 90-degree side-outlet single-ended waterproof electrical connector socket, see [link / reference]. Figure 1 The components include: 1. Socket insulator, 2. Short-circuit signal socket, 3. Signal terminal sealing body, 4. Socket housing, 5. Double-ended power socket, 6. Socket tail cover, 7. Power terminal baffle, 8. Power terminal TPA, 9. Power terminal sealing body, 10. Adapter power copper busbar assembly, 11. Sealing gasket, and 12. Socket sealing ring.

[0049] The socket insulator 1 is fixed with a short-circuit signal socket 2 and a signal terminal sealing body 3. The short-circuit signal socket 2 is a rectangular hollow structure with elastic hanging teeth on the outside.

[0050] The socket insulator 1 is provided with a terminal bracket, and the elastic hanging teeth are engaged and fixed with the terminal bracket in the socket insulator 1.

[0051] The signal terminal sealing body 3 has a rectangular structure. See below. Figure 2 A sealing lip is provided on the outer side of the signal terminal sealing body 3;

[0052] Both sides of the socket insulator 1 are equipped with dual-ended power sockets 5 and power terminal baffles 7. The dual-ended power sockets 5 have a symmetrical structure. See [link / description]. Figure 4 It consists of a contact guide, an elastic contact and a copper alloy base. The double-ended power socket 5 has elastic contact at both ends, which can be matched with the male plug terminal to realize current transmission.

[0053] The power terminal baffle 7 is provided with a rectangular through hole;

[0054] The socket insulator 1 is installed in the socket housing 4, and the sealing gasket 11 is installed between the socket insulator 1 and the socket housing 4.

[0055] An assembly error prevention structure is provided between the socket housing 4 and the socket insulator 1. (See below) Figure 3 ;

[0056] The socket insulator 1 is provided with an assembly error prevention groove at the assembly signal terminal sealing body 3.

[0057] The bottom surface of the socket housing 4 is provided with a sealing ring mounting groove, and the socket sealing ring 12 is installed in the sealing ring mounting groove.

[0058] The power terminal sealing body 9 is mounted on the power conversion copper busbar assembly 10. The power terminal sealing body 9 has an inner sealing lip and an outer sealing lip. The power conversion copper busbar assembly 10 and the power terminal TPA8 are mounted in the socket end cover 6. See below. Figure 7 ;

[0059] The socket housing 4 and the socket tail cover 6 are respectively provided with matching buckle hanging slots and buckle hanging platforms, and the socket housing 4 and the socket tail cover 6 are inserted and assembled together.

[0060] The power conversion copper busbar assembly 10 includes a left power conversion copper busbar assembly 101 and a right power conversion copper busbar assembly 102. See below. Figure 5 , Figure 6 ;

[0061] The left-hand transfer power copper busbar assembly 101 consists of a left-hand transfer power copper busbar 103 and a press-fit nut 104;

[0062] The left-hand power busbar 103 is formed by stamping copper alloy sheet in one piece. The left-hand power busbar 103 consists of an insertion part, a connecting part, and a screw-in plane. The insertion part and the connecting part are located on the same plane, and the screw-in plane and the connecting part plane have a 90° angle.

[0063] The press-fit nut 104 is riveted and fixed to the threaded plane of the left-hand power copper busbar 103. A power terminal sealing body receiving groove 105 is provided on the connecting part, and the power terminal sealing body 9 is installed in the power terminal sealing body receiving groove 105. (See also...) Figure 6 ;

[0064] The right-side power busbar assembly 102 is mirror-symmetrical to the left-side power busbar assembly 101.

[0065] During assembly, the middle section of the socket insulator 1 is provided with a short-circuit signal socket receiving cavity and a terminal hanger, and the rear end is provided with a signal terminal sealing body receiving cavity. The short-circuit signal socket 2 is placed into the socket insulator 1, and the elastic hanging teeth of the short-circuit signal socket 2 are engaged and fixed with the terminal hanger in the socket insulator 1. The signal terminal sealing body 3 is placed into the signal terminal sealing body receiving cavity.

[0066] The sealing gasket 11 is installed into the receiving cavity of the socket housing 4, and then the socket insulator 1 is installed into the socket insulator receiving cavity. An assembly error prevention structure is provided between the socket housing 4 and the socket insulator 1. The two can be correctly assembled only when the error prevention protrusion of the socket insulator 1 matches the error prevention groove of the socket housing 4.

[0067] The socket insulator 1 has a double-headed power socket receiving cavity on both sides and a sealing body receiving cavity at its rear end; the double-headed power socket 5 is installed into the double-headed power socket receiving cavity, and the power terminal baffle 7 is installed into the sealing body receiving cavity.

[0068] After assembly, the socket insulator 1, sealing gasket 11, and socket housing 4 are secured together with screws. The locking screws are inserted into the screw mounting holes of the socket insulator 1 and screwed into the socket housing 4. Then, the sealing ring is installed into the sealing ring mounting groove on the bottom surface of the socket housing 4. This completes the installation of the socket housing 4 assembly. (See attached image.) Figure 9 .

[0069] The socket end cover 6 has power copper busbar accommodating cavities on both sides, with a copper busbar insulating barrier between the two cavities. The power busbar adapter assembly 10 is installed in the power copper busbar accommodating cavity. The socket end cover 6 also has a power terminal TPA accommodating cavity on its side, with the power terminal TPA8 installed in it. The power busbar adapter has a power terminal sealing body accommodating groove 105, and two power terminal sealing bodies 9 are respectively inserted into the power terminal sealing body accommodating groove 105. At this point, the socket end cover 6 assembly is complete. See below. Figure 9 .

[0070] Assemble the socket housing 4 components and the socket tail cover 6 components. Once the socket tail cover 6 latches and engages with the latching groove, the assembly between the two components is complete. See below for further details. Figure 10 .

[0071] During use, once the electrical connector socket is installed in the equipment, even if an accidental collision causes the connector head to separate, or if the equipment and socket are immersed in water or water accumulates inside the socket cavity, water cannot flow into the equipment and cause burn-out or oxidation corrosion of the internal circuitry because the socket housing and the enclosure panel, the socket housing and the socket insulator, and the power terminals and the socket insulator are all effectively sealed by rubber sealing parts.

[0072] Although the invention has been described herein with reference to illustrative embodiments, it should be understood that many other modifications and implementations can be devised by those skilled in the art, which will fall within the scope and spirit of the principles disclosed herein. More specifically, various variations and modifications can be made to the components and / or layout of the subject matter combination within the scope of this disclosure. Besides variations and modifications to the components and / or layout, other uses will be apparent to those skilled in the art.

Claims

1. A rectangular copper buss 90 degree side exit single ended waterproof electrical connector receptacle, characterized by, Includes socket insulator, short-circuit signal socket, signal terminal sealing body, socket housing, double-ended power socket, socket end cover, power terminal baffle, power terminal TPA, power terminal sealing body, and power busbar conversion assembly; The socket insulator is fixed with a short-circuit signal socket and a signal terminal sealing body, and the signal terminal sealing body is a rectangular structure. The socket insulator is equipped with dual-head power sockets and power terminal baffles on both sides, and the socket insulator is installed in the socket housing; The power terminal sealing body is installed on the power conversion copper busbar assembly, and the power conversion copper busbar assembly and the power terminal TPA are installed in the socket end cover; The socket housing and the socket end cap are inserted and assembled together; The power busbar assembly includes a left power busbar assembly and a right power busbar assembly; The left-turn power copper busbar assembly consists of a left-turn power copper busbar and a press-fit nut; The left-turn power copper busbar is formed by stamping copper alloy sheet in one piece. The left-turn power copper busbar consists of an insertion part, a connecting part, and a screw-in plane. The insertion part and the connecting part are located on the same plane, and the screw-in plane and the connecting part plane have a 90° angle. The press-fit nut is riveted and fixed to the screw plane of the left-hand power copper busbar. The connecting part is provided with a power terminal sealing body receiving groove, and the power terminal sealing body is installed in the power terminal sealing body receiving groove. The right-side power busbar assembly is mirror-symmetrical to the left-side power busbar assembly.

2. The rectangular copper busbar 90-degree side-outlet single-ended waterproof electrical connector socket as described in claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes sealing gaskets; The sealing gasket is installed between the socket insulator and the socket housing.

3. The rectangular copper busbar 90-degree side-outlet single-ended waterproof electrical connector socket as described in claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes socket sealing rings; The bottom surface of the socket housing is provided with a sealing ring mounting groove, and the socket sealing ring is installed in the sealing ring mounting groove.

4. The rectangular copper busbar 90-degree side-outlet single-ended waterproof electrical connector socket as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The signal terminal sealing body is provided with a sealing lip on the outside.

5. A rectangular copper busbar 90-degree side-outlet single-ended waterproof electrical connector socket as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The power terminal sealing wire body is provided with an inner sealing lip and an outer sealing lip.

6. A rectangular copper busbar 90-degree side-outlet single-ended waterproof electrical connector socket as described in claim 1, characterized in that, An assembly error prevention structure is provided between the socket housing and the socket insulator; The socket insulator is provided with an assembly error prevention groove at the signal terminal sealing body.

7. A rectangular copper busbar 90-degree side-outlet single-ended waterproof electrical connector socket as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The shorting signal jack has a rectangular hollow structure and is equipped with elastic teeth on the outside. The socket insulator is provided with a terminal bracket, and the elastic hanging teeth are engaged and fixed with the terminal bracket in the socket insulator.

8. A rectangular copper busbar 90-degree side-outlet single-ended waterproof electrical connector socket as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The dual-ended power socket has a symmetrical structure, consisting of a contact guide, an elastic contact, and a copper alloy substrate. The dual-ended power socket has elastic contact at both ends, which can simultaneously match the male plug terminal to achieve current transmission.

9. A rectangular copper busbar 90-degree side-outlet single-ended waterproof electrical connector socket as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The socket housing and the socket end cap are respectively provided with matching buckle slots and buckle platforms.

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