Connector fixing clamp, steering wheel and vehicle

Abstract

The invention discloses a connector fixing clamp, a steering wheel and a vehicle, and relates to the field of vehicle parts, the connector fixing clamp comprises a fixing main body, first limiting parts are symmetrically arranged at one end of the fixing main body, second limiting parts are symmetrically arranged at the other end of the fixing main body, and the first limiting parts and the second limiting parts are used for limiting a connector in the Z direction; a positioning face A is arranged on the side, away from the second limiting part, of the first limiting part, a positioning face B is arranged on the side, close to the first limiting part, of the second limiting part, and the positioning face A and the positioning face B are used for limiting the connector in the X direction. The connector fixing clamp is matched with the connector in a clamping manner, so that the connector is effectively limited; and the connector fixing clamp is fixed with the steering wheel, so that the mounting stability and reliability of the connector are ensured, and the problems of looseness and abnormal sound of the connector are avoided.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the field of vehicle parts, and particularly to a connector fixing card, a steering wheel and a vehicle. Background Art

[0002] With the continuous progress of automotive technology and the increasing diversification of drivers' needs, the functions of the steering wheel are no longer limited to traditional steering control, but integrate various functions such as cruise setting, driving mode selection, vehicle information display, etc. Due to these new functions, the number of electronic components and connectors inside the steering wheel has increased significantly. As a bridge connecting various electronic components, the stability and reliability of the connector are crucial for ensuring the normal operation of various functions. Currently, the fixing method of the connector inside the steering wheel mostly adopts direct fixing on the steering wheel foam. The material properties of the foam determine that its strength and hardness are relatively low, and it is difficult to provide sufficient supporting force to firmly fix the connector. During long-term use, especially under vibrations and impacts, the connector may gradually loosen or even come out of the foam; abnormal noises may also occur due to the loosening of the connector. Summary of the Invention

[0003] Aiming at the deficiencies of the prior art, the purpose of the present invention is to provide a connector fixing card, a steering wheel and a vehicle. The connector fixing card is snap-fitted with the connector to effectively limit the connector; the connector fixing card is fixed to the steering wheel to ensure the installation stability and reliability of the connector, and avoid problems such as loosening and abnormal noises of the connector.

[0004] To achieve the above purpose, the present invention is realized through the following technical solutions:

[0005] In a first aspect, an embodiment of the present invention provides a connector fixing card, including a fixing main body. One end of the fixing main body is symmetrically provided with first limiting parts, and the other end is symmetrically provided with second limiting parts. The first limiting parts and the second limiting parts are used for Z-direction limiting of the connector; on one side of the first limiting parts away from the second limiting parts, there is a positioning surface A, and on one side of the second limiting parts close to the first limiting parts, there is a positioning surface B. The positioning surface A and the positioning surface B are used for X-direction limiting of the connector.

[0006] As a further implementation manner, Z-direction limiting protrusions are provided at the tops of the first limiting parts and the second limiting parts.

[0007] As a further implementation manner, the first limiting parts and the second limiting parts are arranged on one side surface of the fixing main body, and a positioning protrusion is provided on the other side surface of the fixing main body. The positioning protrusion is used for plug-in fit with the steering wheel skeleton.

[0008] As a further implementation manner, the fixing main body is further provided with fixing holes, and the fixing holes are used for connecting the steering wheel skeleton.

[0009] As a further implementation manner, the fixing hole is opened at the center of the boss structure, and the boss structure and the positioning protrusion are located on the same side of the fixing main body.

[0010] As a further implementation manner, the positioning surface A is matched with the end surface of the male end of the connector.

[0011] As a further implementation manner, the connector fixing clip is a plastic part.

[0012] In a second aspect, an embodiment of the present invention further provides a steering wheel, including:

[0013] A steering wheel skeleton;

[0014] A connector, which is clamped on the connector fixing clip; the connector fixing clip is fixed to the steering wheel skeleton through a connecting member.

[0015] As a further implementation manner, the fixing main body of the connector fixing clip fits on the surface of the steering wheel skeleton, and the positioning protrusion is inserted into the steering wheel skeleton;

[0016] The steering wheel skeleton is matched with the fixing hole of the connector fixing clip and is connected by screws.

[0017] In a third aspect, an embodiment of the present invention further provides a vehicle equipped with the steering wheel.

[0018] The beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows:

[0019] (1) The connector fixing clip of the present invention is provided with a first limiting portion and a second limiting portion, and the X-direction, Y-direction and Z-direction limiting of the connector are formed through the first limiting portion and the second limiting portion, so as to ensure the stability of the cooperation between the connector and the connector fixing clip and ensure the reliable installation of the plug-in member.

[0020] (2) The connector fixing clip of the present invention is simultaneously provided with a positioning protrusion and a fixing hole. The positioning protrusion plays a positioning role with the steering wheel skeleton, and together with the connecting member, it ensures the connection stability between the connector fixing clip and the steering wheel; after the connector fixing clip is connected to the steering wheel skeleton, the connector is snapped onto the connector fixing clip. Under the combined action of the connection between the connector fixing clip and the steering wheel skeleton and the multi-directional limiting of the connector fixing clip to the connector, the reliable installation of the connector is ensured, and even if it is subjected to vibration and impact, the connector will not shake; moreover, the plug-in connection method between the connector and the plug fixing clip facilitates the disassembly and assembly of the connector and is universal for the same type of connectors. Description of the Drawings

[0021] The accompanying drawings forming a part of the present invention are used to provide a further understanding of the present invention. The schematic embodiments and descriptions thereof of the present invention are used to explain the present invention and do not constitute an improper limitation of the present invention.

[0022] Figure 1 is a schematic structural diagram of a steering wheel assembly according to one or more embodiments of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 2 is a schematic assembly diagram of a clock spring according to one or more embodiments of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 3 is a three-dimensional view of a connector fixing clip according to one or more embodiments of the present invention Figure 1 ;

[0025] Figure 4 is a three-dimensional view of a connector fixing clip according to one or more embodiments of the present invention Figure 2 ;

[0026] Figure 5 is a schematic diagram of the snap connection between a connector and a connector fixing clip according to one or more embodiments of the present invention Figure 1 ;

[0027] Figure 6 is a schematic diagram of the snap connection between a connector and a connector fixing clip according to one or more embodiments of the present invention Figure 2 ;

[0028] Figure 7 is a sectional view of the installation of a connector fixing clip and a steering wheel skeleton according to one or more embodiments of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 8 is a sectional view of the installation of a connector, a connector fixing clip and a steering wheel skeleton according to one or more embodiments of the present invention.

[0030] Wherein, 1. Steering wheel, 10. Sub-part skeleton, 11. Steering wheel skeleton, 12. Screw, 20. Clock spring, 21. Male end of the connector, 22. Female end of the connector, 30. Connector fixing clip, 31. Positioning protrusion, 32. First limiting portion, 33. Second limiting portion, 34. Fixing hole. Detailed embodiments

[0031] It should be noted that the following detailed description is illustrative and is intended to provide further explanation of the present invention. Unless otherwise specified, all technical and scientific terms used in the present invention have the same meaning as commonly understood by those of ordinary skill in the technical field to which the present invention belongs.

[0032] For the convenience of description, in the present invention, if the words "upper", "lower", "left", and "right" appear, they only indicate the same direction as the upper, lower, left, and right directions of the accompanying drawings themselves, and do not limit the structure. It is only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or component referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be construed as a limitation on the present invention.

[0033] Embodiment 1:

[0034] In order to solve the problems that the connector is fixed on the steering wheel 1 foam body, with unreliable fixation and easy generation of abnormal noises, this embodiment provides a connector fixing clip. The connector is snap-connected to the connector fixing clip 30 to ensure the connection reliability and stability of the connector.

[0035] In this embodiment, the connector fixing clip 30 is a plastic part as a whole, meeting the lightweight requirement and not causing excessive weight gain due to the addition of the connector; as Figure 3 and Figure 4 shown, the connector fixing clip 30 includes a fixing main body, a first limiting part 32, and a second limiting part 33. In the installed state, the fixing main body is horizontally arranged; the fixing main body is a plate part, and its shape is adjusted according to the installation space.

[0036] According to Figure 3 and Figure 4 the view directions shown, both the first limiting part 32 and the second limiting part 33 are arranged on the upper surface of the fixing main body. The two together realize the snap connection of the connector and play a role in limiting the connector in the Z direction. Specifically, the first limiting part 32 is arranged near one end of the fixing main body, the second limiting part 33 is arranged near the other end of the fixing main body, and the distance between the first limiting part 32 and the second limiting part 33 is determined according to the length of the male end of the connector. Moreover, there are two first limiting parts 32 and two second limiting parts 33 respectively. The two first limiting parts 32 are symmetrically arranged with respect to the fixing main body. Similarly, the two second limiting parts 33 are symmetrically arranged with respect to the fixing main body.

[0037] After the male end and female end of the connector are docked, they are snap-connected to the connector fixing clip 30. The first limiting part 32 and the second limiting part 33 play a role in limiting the combined connector in the X direction and Z direction. Among them, the length direction of the fixing main body is the X direction, and the vertical direction is the Z direction. In order to meet the Z-direction limiting requirement, Z-direction limiting protrusions are provided at the tops of the first limiting part 32 and the second limiting part 33, and the top surface of the connector is clamped by the Z-direction limiting protrusions.

[0038] As Figures 3 - 6As shown in the figure, on one side of the Z-direction limiting protrusion of the first limiting portion 32, there is an X-direction limiting protrusion. The X-direction limiting protrusion is located on the side of the first limiting portion 32 away from the second limiting portion 33. The X-direction limiting protrusion and the Z-direction limiting protrusion are connected to form an inverted L-shaped structure, so that a groove structure is formed inside the first limiting portion 32. This groove structure is used to block the end face of the male connector; among them, the contact surface of the X-direction limiting protrusion with the male connector is the positioning surface A, and the left end face of the male connector (taking the Figure 5 direction shown as a reference) is the positioning surface A''; the positioning surface A and the positioning surface A'' contact to form X-direction limiting, and the Z-direction limiting protrusion contacts the top surface of the male connector to form Z-direction limiting. Moreover, the two first limiting portions 32 cooperate to perform Y-direction limiting on the connector.

[0039] Since the top end of the second limiting portion 33 is also provided with a Z-direction limiting protrusion, the longitudinal section of the second limiting portion 33 is in an inverted L-shaped structure; the side surface of the second limiting portion 33 facing the first limiting portion 32 is the positioning surface B. As Figure 6 shown, a U-shaped groove structure is provided at the top of the male connector. The right end face of the U-shaped groove structure is the positioning surface B'', and the positioning surface B and the positioning surface B'' contact to form X-direction limiting on the right end of the connector. The two second limiting portions 33 cooperate to perform Y-direction limiting on the right end of the connector.

[0040] Therefore, the two first limiting portions 32 and the two second limiting portions 33 are used to simultaneously limit the X-direction, Y-direction, and Z-direction of the connector, ensuring the stability of the entire connector and making it not easy to loosen even under the action of vibration and impact.

[0041] As Figure 3 and Figure 4 shown, the fixing body is provided with a fixing hole 34, and the connection with the steering wheel skeleton 11 is realized by arranging a connecting piece in the fixing hole 34. In this embodiment, a convex platform structure is provided on the bottom surface of the fixing body, and the fixing hole 34 penetrates through the center of the convex platform structure, so that the convex platform structure forms a snap fit with the steering wheel skeleton 11, and then is fixed by the connecting piece to make the connection more firm and reliable.

[0042] Among them, as Figure 7 shown, the fixing hole 34 forms a counterbore in the convex platform structure, and the connecting piece is a screw 12. After assembly, the whole screw 12 is arranged in the fixing hole 34 to prevent the screw 12 from protruding from the surface of the fixing body and affecting the installation of the connector.

[0043] In this embodiment, the convex platform structure has two platforms, and gradually shrinks from the side close to the fixing body to the other side, which is convenient for forming a limiting fit with the steering wheel skeleton 11.

[0044] The bottom surface of the fixed body is also provided with a positioning protrusion 31, which is inserted and matched with the steering wheel skeleton 11 through the positioning protrusion 31. The positioning protrusion 31 can be a pin. The positioning protrusion 31 can play a positioning role with the steering wheel skeleton 11, facilitating the cooperation between the boss structure and the steering wheel skeleton 11 and ensuring the installation accuracy.

[0045] The connector fixing clip 30 of this embodiment realizes the precise positioning of the connector fixing clip 30 by setting the positioning protrusion 31; after the male end 21 of the wire harness connector and the female end 22 of the connector are plugged in, they are fixed to the connector fixing clip 30 through snap connection; the installation stability is ensured through the connection and snap connection cooperation, avoiding the problem of the connector coming out.

[0046] The connector fixing clip 30 of this embodiment can effectively fix the connector, and at the same time can match the connectors of the same model, and can be fixed at other positions, meeting the requirements of platformized connector layout, and avoiding the risk of the connector loosening due to unreliable fixing; since the connector is effectively restricted in the X, Y, and Z directions, no abnormal noise will occur.

[0047] Embodiment 2:

[0048] This embodiment provides a steering wheel, as Figure 1 and Figure 2 shown. The steering wheel 1 includes a steering wheel skeleton 11, a sub-part skeleton 10, a clock spring 20, etc. The clock spring 20 is installed on the sub-part skeleton 10, and a wire harness is led out from the inside of the clock spring 20. The wire harness is connected to the male end 21 of the connector, and the male end 21 of the connector is inserted and matched with the female end 22 of the connector to form a connector; the connector is snap-connected to the connector fixing clip 30 described in Embodiment 1. Among them, after the connector fixing clip 30 is fixed to the steering wheel skeleton 11 through the screw 12, the connector is then matched with the connector fixing clip 30.

[0049] As Figure 7 shown, the positioning protrusion 31 of the connector fixing clip 30 corresponds to the jack of the steering wheel skeleton 11 to achieve positioning. The positioning protrusion 31 and the boss structure are simultaneously inserted into the steering wheel skeleton 11 until the bottom surface of the fixed body is attached to the steering wheel skeleton 11; then the screw 12 is passed through the fixing hole 34 and connected to the steering wheel skeleton 11. As Figure 8 shown, the docked connector is engaged with the first limiting portion 32 and the second limiting portion 33 of the connector fixing clip 30 to realize the installation of the connector.

[0050] In this embodiment, since the connector fixing card 30 is designed with a boss structure having a fixing hole 34 and a positioning protrusion 31, effective positioning and limiting with the steering wheel skeleton 11 are formed; the male end 21 of the connector and the female end of the connector are snap-connected to the connector fixing card 30 after being plugged; the Z-direction limiting of the connector is achieved by the snap connection of the first limiting portion 32 and the second limiting portion 33 with the connector; at the same time, the two first limiting portions 32 and the two second limiting portions 33 achieve Y-direction limiting of the connector; the X-direction limiting of the connector is achieved by the cooperation of the positioning surface A” and the positioning surface B” on the connector with the corresponding positioning surface A and positioning surface B of the connector fixing card 30, so as to ensure that the connector is firmly fixed to the steering wheel 1.

[0051] For the same connector, the connector fixing card 30 can achieve platform sharing for different steering wheel 1 shapes and different positions of the steering wheel skeleton 11, and realize generalization application.

[0052] Embodiment 3:

[0053] This embodiment provides a vehicle equipped with the steering wheel 1 described in Embodiment 2.

[0054] The above are only the preferred embodiments of the present application and are not used to limit the present application. For those skilled in the art, various changes and modifications can be made to the present application. Any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the present application shall be included in the protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A connector fixing card, characterized in that: It includes a fixed body, a first limiting part is symmetrically arranged at one end of the fixed body, and a second limiting part is symmetrically arranged at the other end, the first limiting part and the second limiting part are used for limiting the Z direction of the docking plug; a positioning surface A is arranged on the side of the first limiting part away from the second limiting part, and a positioning surface B is arranged on the side of the second limiting part close to the first limiting part, and the positioning surface A and the positioning surface B are used for limiting the X direction of the docking plug.

2. A connector fixing card according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top ends of the first limiting portion and the second limiting portion are provided with Z-direction limiting protrusions.

3. A connector fixing card according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first limiting portion and the second limiting portion are arranged on one side surface of the fixing body, and a positioning protrusion is arranged on the other side surface of the fixing body, and the positioning protrusion is used for plugging and matching with the steering wheel frame.

4. A connector fixing card according to claim 3, characterized in that: The fixing body is also provided with a fixing hole, and the fixing hole is used for connecting the steering wheel frame.

5. A connector fixing card according to claim 4, characterized in that: The fixing hole is arranged at the center of the boss structure, and the boss structure and the positioning protrusion are located on the same side of the fixing body.

6. A connector fixing card according to claim 1, characterized in that: The positioning surface A matches with the end surface of the male end of the connector.

7. A connector fixing card according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connector fixing card is a plastic part.

8. A steering wheel, characterized in that: include: Steering wheel frame; A connector, which is connected to the connector fixing card as described in any one of claims 1 to 7; The connector fixing card is fixed to the steering wheel frame through a connecting piece.

9. A steering wheel according to claim 8, characterized in that: The fixing body of the connector fixing card is fitted with the surface of the steering wheel frame, and the positioning protrusion is plugged into the steering wheel frame; The steering wheel frame is matched with the fixing hole of the connector fixing card and is connected by screws.

10. A vehicle, characterized in that: A steering wheel as claimed in claim 9 is installed.

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