Inductor for vehicle

Abstract

The invention provides a sensor for a vehicle. The sensor comprises a body and a connecting piece. The body forms a working space; the connecting piece is inserted into the body and comprises a first end; the first end is arranged in the working space and comprises a holding part; the connecting piece of the vehicle sensor comprises the first end with the holding part, so that when the components are electrically connected, the conductive component can be held at the first end, the relative position between the components is adjusted, and then welding is performed, so that the automation of the assembly process can be realized, and the production efficiency is improved. Therefore, the effects of improving the assembling efficiency and reducing the labor cost are achieved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention provides a vehicle sensor, and more particularly relates to a vehicle sensor that helps improve the efficiency of assembling internal components. Background Art

[0002] Cars are an indispensable means of transportation in our lives. Generally speaking, to prevent collisions with other vehicles or obstacles while moving (driving or reversing), sensors are typically installed around the vehicle to detect the distance between the vehicle and other vehicles or obstacles. Using non-contact detection technologies such as ultrasonic and optical sensors, these sensors instantly inform the driver of the safe distance when driving or reversing, thereby protecting vehicles, people, and pedestrians from potential collisions. Summary of the Invention

[0003] Existing automotive sensors include sensors (transducers) that implement the aforementioned detection technology, control components that perform calculations and interpretation based on sensor signals, terminals that electrically connect the sensors and control components, and a body that houses these components. However, due to the relatively limited space within the body, establishing electrical connections between components, such as soldering wires between sensors and terminals, can easily cause relative displacement between the wires and terminals. This necessitates manual soldering and assembly, reducing assembly efficiency and increasing labor costs.

[0004] The inventor then devoted all his energy to careful research and developed a vehicle sensor that helps to improve the efficiency of internal component assembly, thereby achieving the effect of improving assembly efficiency and reducing labor costs.

[0005] The present invention provides a vehicle sensor, comprising a body and a connector. The body forms a working space; the connector is inserted into the body and comprises a first end, which is disposed in the working space and comprises a retaining portion.

[0006] In one embodiment, the connecting member further includes an inserting portion and an extending portion, wherein the inserting portion is inserted into the body, and the extending portion is attached to a surface of the body.

[0007] In one embodiment, the surface includes a horizontal plane and a vertical plane, and the extension portion includes a first extension segment and a second extension segment, the first extension segment is attached to the horizontal plane, and the second extension segment is bent relative to the first extension segment and attached to the vertical plane.

[0008] In one embodiment, the first end is disposed on the extension portion.

[0009] In one embodiment, the retaining portion is formed as a groove or a hole.

[0010] In one embodiment, the surface of the holding portion is adhesive.

[0011] In one embodiment, the above-mentioned working space includes a first working space and a second working space. The cross-sectional dimension of the first working space is larger than that of the second working space, and the first end is disposed within the first working space.

[0012] In one embodiment, the vehicle sensor further includes a control component. The connecting member further includes a second end, and the second end is electrically connected to the control component.

[0013] In one embodiment, the above-mentioned second end is plugged into or welded to the control component.

[0014] In one embodiment, the above-mentioned body and the connecting member are integrally formed.

[0015] Thus, the connecting member of the vehicle sensor of the present invention includes a first end having a holding portion. Therefore, when establishing an electrical connection between components, the conductive component can be held at the first end, and the relative positions of the components can be adjusted before welding, so as to achieve the automation of the assembly process, and further achieve the effects of improving the assembly efficiency and reducing the labor cost.

[0016] To make the above features and advantages of the present invention more obvious and understandable, the following specific embodiments are given, and detailed descriptions are provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings as follows. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] Figure 1 Is a perspective schematic diagram of the first embodiment of the vehicle sensor of the present invention.

[0018] Figure 2 Is Figure 1 The top view schematic diagram of.

[0019] Figure 3 Is Figure 2 The perspective schematic diagram of the connecting member in.

[0020] Figure 4 Is Figure 2 The cross-sectional schematic diagram along the X-X section.

[0021] Figure 5 Is Figure 2 The cross-sectional schematic diagram along the X-X section after the vehicle sensor in is assembled with other components.

[0022] Figure 6 Is the top view schematic diagram of the second embodiment of the vehicle sensor of the present invention.

[0023] Figure 7 Is Figure 6 The perspective schematic diagram of the connecting member in.

[0024] Figure 8 IsFigure 6 Schematic cross-sectional view along the Y-Y section.

[0025] Figure 9 Isometric schematic view of the connector of the third embodiment of the vehicle sensor of the present invention.

[0026] Figure 10 Is Figure 9 Schematic cross-sectional view along the Y-Y section when the connector of is completed and assembled.

[0027] Reference numerals

[0028] 1, 1': Vehicle sensor

[0029] 100, 100': Body

[0030] 110, 110': Base

[0031] 112: Front end

[0032] 114, 114': Rear end

[0033] 114a: Horizontal plane

[0034] 114b: Vertical plane

[0035] 120: Mounting portion

[0036] 160: Front-end opening

[0037] 170: Working space

[0038] 172: First working space

[0039] 174: Second working space

[0040] 200, 200', 200": Connector

[0041] 210: Connection body

[0042] 212: Second end

[0043] 220, 220', 220": Insertion portion

[0044] 222: First end

[0045] 222a: Holding portion

[0046] 230: Extension portion

[0047] 232, 232": First end

[0048] 232a: Holding portion

[0049] 234: First extension segment

[0050] 236: Second extension segment

[0051] 300: Auxiliary connecting member

[0052] 310: First auxiliary end

[0053] 320: Second auxiliary end

[0054] 400: Sensor

[0055] 500: Housing

[0056] 600: Conductive component

[0057] 700: Control component

[0058] X-X, Y-Y: Section Detailed implementation manners

[0059] The foregoing and other technical contents, features and effects of the present invention will be clearly presented in the following detailed description of the preferred embodiments with reference to the drawings. It is worth mentioning that the directional terms mentioned in the following embodiments, such as up, down, left, right, front or rear, etc., are only with reference to the directions of the attached drawings. Therefore, the directional terms used are for illustration, rather than limiting the present invention. In addition, in the following embodiments, the same or similar components will adopt the same or similar reference numerals.

[0060] Please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 , wherein Figure 1 is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the first embodiment of the vehicle sensor of the present invention, and Figure 2 is Figure 1 a top view schematic diagram of

[0061] Please refer to Figure 3 , Figure 3 is Figure 2Schematic diagram of a three-dimensional connector in FIG. As shown in the figure, the connector 200 may include a connecting body 210 and an inserting portion 220, wherein the connecting body 210 is used to connect to one of the sensing component and the control component; the inserting portion 220 is connected to the connecting body 210, and the connector 200 is suitable for being inserted into the body 100 through the inserting portion 220. In this embodiment, the connector 200 also includes a first end 222, wherein the first end 222 is disposed on an end of the inserting portion 220 away from the connecting body 210 and is bent relative to the inserting portion 220, and the first end 222 has a retaining portion 222a on the end away from the inserting portion 220, and the retaining portion 222a is suitable for retaining the conductive component used to connect to the sensing component.

[0062] Specifically, due to the small size of the various components of the automotive sensor 1, when establishing electrical connections between the components, such as when soldering wires between the sensor component and the connecting terminals, relative displacement between the wires and the connecting terminals can easily occur during the assembly process. This necessitates manual soldering and assembly, which inadvertently reduces assembly efficiency and increases labor costs. To address this issue, the first end 222 of the connector 200 of this embodiment includes a retaining portion 222a. Before soldering, a portion of the wire can be temporarily retained by the retaining portion 222a, allowing the relative position between the sensor component and the connector 200 to be adjusted. During this displacement process, the portion of the wire remains retained by the retaining portion 222a and prevents it from disengaging from the connector 200. Therefore, once the sensor component and connector 200 are both in their final assembled positions, the wire retained by the first end 222 and the connector 200 can be quickly and reliably soldered, automating the assembly process and thereby improving assembly efficiency and reducing labor costs.

[0063] Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the retaining portion 222a forms, for example, a slightly semicircular groove, and the groove is suitable for accommodating at least a portion of the wire from the side; in other possible embodiments, in order to facilitate the arrangement of the wire in the groove, or to enable the wire to be more firmly clamped in the groove, the arc enclosed by the groove may also be smaller than or larger than the semicircle, or it may not be designed as a circular groove but may form a V-shaped hook, or even directly form a hole with a closed contour, and the wire is passed through the hole. As long as the effect of partially or completely accommodating or clamping the wire can be achieved, the present invention is not limited to this.

[0064] In addition, in some possible embodiments, the holding part 222a can also hold the wire in a way other than accommodating the wire. For example, an adhesive suitable for permanently or temporarily adhering the wire can be disposed on the surface of the holding part 222a, so that the surface of the holding part 222a has adhesiveness. Thereby, before assembly, the wire to be welded can be adhered to the holding part 222a first, and welding can be performed after the connecting member 200 and the sensing component reach the designated positions, which also has the effect of improving the welding success rate.

[0065] On the other hand, the connecting member 200 of this embodiment further includes a second end 212, wherein the second end 212 is disposed at one end of the connecting body 210 away from the insertion part 220, and its outer shape is, for example, a fish-eye pin and extends parallel to the connecting body 210. With such a configuration, before or after the first end 222 completes the welding process, the second end 212 can be directly press-fitted to the other one of the control component or the sensing component, thereby quickly completing the electrical connection between the two.

[0066] Please refer to Figure 4 , Figure 4 For Figure 2 a schematic cross-sectional view along the X-X section. Specifically, the body 100 includes a base 110 and a mounting part 120, wherein the base 110 may include a front end 112 and a rear end 114. The front end 112 forms a front opening 160, and the rear end 114 forms a working space 170. As Figure 2 and Figure 4 shown, the base 110 can form a groove for clamping the connecting member 200. When the user wants to perform the assembly process between the connecting member 200 and the body 100, the connecting member 200 can be pressed into the groove on the base 110, so that the first end 222 and the holding part 222a are disposed in the working space 170; and when the user wants to remove the connecting member 200 from the body 100, tools such as pliers or clips can also be used to clamp the connecting body 210 and apply force in the opposite direction of the installation direction to pull out the connecting member 200 from the base 110. In other words, the connecting member 200 of this embodiment is detachably inserted into the body 100, thereby improving the reusability of the components.

[0067] In addition, the working space 170 may include a first working space 172 ( Figure 4 the part above the horizontal dotted line in Figure 4 ) and a second working space 174 ( Figure 4As shown, the cross-sectional dimensions of the first working space 172 are larger than the cross-sectional dimensions of the second working space 174. Thus, the vehicle sensor 1 can utilize the size difference between the first working space 172 and the second working space 174 to lock the internal components in a specific position, thereby achieving a structural positioning effect for the components.

[0068] On the other hand, the mounting portion 120 is used for mounting and connecting with the vehicle equipped with the vehicle sensor 1, and has a cavity formed therein. Figure 4 As shown, the auxiliary connector 300 may include a first auxiliary end 310 and a second auxiliary end 320. The first auxiliary end 310 is disposed within the first workspace 172, and the second auxiliary end 320 is connected to and bent relative to the first auxiliary end 310. The second auxiliary end 320 is disposed within the cavity of the mounting portion 120. With this configuration, the auxiliary connector 300 can receive power from the vehicle via the second auxiliary end 320 and supply power to the various electronic components within the workspace 170 via the first auxiliary end 310. In this embodiment, the auxiliary connector 300 is, for example, co-injection molded with the main body 100, i.e., the auxiliary connector 300 and the main body 100 are integrally formed. Based on actual needs, the connector 200 may also be integrally molded with the main body 100, thereby eliminating the need for subsequent assembly steps. This is not a limitation of the present invention.

[0069] Please refer to Figure 5 , Figure 5 for Figure 2Schematic cross-sectional view of the vehicle sensor along the X-X section after being assembled with other components. Hereinafter, the welding and assembly processes of the vehicle sensor 1 of this embodiment will be described in detail. First, the user can first dispose the sensor 400 in the housing 500 for accommodating the sensor 400 and relatively fix the sensor 400 to the housing 500. Then, insert the connecting member 200 into the groove of the base 110 (if the connecting member 200 and the body 100 are integrally formed, this step can be omitted). At the same time, weld one end of the conductive component 600 to the surface of the sensor 400, and fix the body of the conductive component 600 to the holding portion 222a of the connecting member 200 by means of accommodation, clamping or attachment. The conductive component 600 is, for example, a wire or a flexible circuit board, and the present invention does not limit this. Next, snap the housing 500 into the front end opening 160 for fixation, weld the conductive component 600 held on the holding portion 222a to the first end 222, and remove the redundant conductive component 600 according to actual requirements. Finally, press-fit the control component 700 onto the second end 212 of the connecting member 200 and the first auxiliary end 310 of the auxiliary connecting member 300, so that the second end 212 and the first auxiliary end 310 are electrically connected to the control component 700. The control component 700 is, for example, a circuit board provided with a logic circuit, thus completing the assembly and electrical connection of all internal components of the vehicle sensor 1.

[0070] It is worth mentioning that although in this embodiment the second end 212 is a fish-eye pin and the physical electrical connection is completed by pressing the control component 700 onto the second end 212, the present invention is not limited thereto. In other possible embodiments, the second end 212 can also be a general pin, and the electrical connection between the second end 212 and the control component 700 is established by welding.

[0071] Please refer to Figure 6 , Figure 6 Top view schematic diagram of the second embodiment of the vehicle sensor of the present invention. The vehicle sensor 1' of this embodiment is substantially similar to the vehicle sensor 1 of the first embodiment. The main difference between the two is that: a part of the connecting member 200' of the vehicle sensor 1' is buried in the body 100', and the connecting member 200' further includes an extension portion 230.

[0072] Please refer to Figure 7 , Figure 7 is Figure 6Schematic perspective view of the connecting member therein. As shown in the figure, the connecting member 200' includes a connecting body 210, an insertion portion 220', an extension portion 230, a first end 232, and a second end 212, wherein the insertion portion 220' is connected to the connecting body 210; the extension portion 230 extends and protrudes relative to the connecting body 210 and / or the insertion portion 220'; the first end 232 is disposed on the extension portion 230 and includes a holding portion 232a; and the second end 212 is disposed on one end of the connecting body 210 away from the insertion portion 220' and the extension portion 230, and its outer shape is, for example, a fish-eye pin and extends parallel to the connecting body 210.

[0073] Please also refer to Figure 7 and Figure 8 , wherein Figure 8 is Figure 6 A schematic cross-sectional view along the Y-Y section. Specifically, since the cross-sectional size of the first working space 172 is larger than that of the second working space 174, if the first end 232 of the welding conductive component 600 can be disposed in the first working space 172, the yield of the welding process can be further improved. For this purpose, as Figure 8 shown, the connecting member 200' can be inserted into the base 110' through the insertion portion 220'. At this time, one end of the insertion portion 220' away from the connecting body 210 is buried inside the base 110', and the first end 232 is disposed on the extension portion 230 located in the first working space 172. Through such a configuration, the user can perform the welding process of the connecting member 200' and the conductive component 600 in a larger working space, thereby improving the yield of the finished product.

[0074] In addition, since the first end 232 is disposed on the extension portion 230, the insertion portion 220' does not need to have conductive ability, and thus a material with stronger temperature difference adaptability or higher mechanical strength relative to the connecting body 210 and the extension portion 230 can be selected. Thereby, even if the body 100' and the connecting member 200' are integrally formed by injection molding, it will not affect the conductive ability and bonding strength of the connecting member 200'.

[0075] Furthermore, the extension portion 230 of this embodiment can be attached to the surface of the base 110', thereby enhancing the stability of the connection between the connecting member 200' and the body 100'. As Figure 6 and Figure 8As shown, the rear end 114’ has a surface that may include a horizontal plane 114a and a vertical plane 114b, and the vertical plane 114b is orthogonal to the horizontal plane 114a. On the other hand, the extension portion 230 may include a first extension segment 234 and a second extension segment 236. The first extension segment 234 is, for example, connected between the connection body 210 and the insertion portion 220’. The second extension segment 236 is disposed at one end of the first extension segment 234 away from the connection body 210 and the insertion portion 220’ and is bent relative to the first extension segment 234. When the body 100’ and the connector 200’ are relatively fixed, the first extension segment 234 adheres to the horizontal plane 114a, and the second extension segment 236 adheres to the vertical plane 114b. With such a configuration, the connector 200’ can not only strengthen the bonding strength with the body 100’ through parts other than the insertion portion 220’, but also the user can choose to weld the end of the conductive component 600 away from the sensor 400 to the first end 232, the first extension segment 234, or the second extension segment 236, thereby reducing the difficulty of welding the conductive component 600.

[0076] It is worth mentioning that although in this embodiment, the first end 232 is disposed between the first extension segment 234 and the second extension segment 236, and the first end 232 extends and protrudes parallel to the first extension segment 234, the present invention is not limited thereto. In other possible embodiments, the first end 232 may also be disposed at the end of the second extension segment 236, or extend towards Figure 8 the upper right in. In addition, the insertion portion 220’ and the body 110 may also be integrally formed as long as the conductive component 600 can be successfully held, and all are within the protection scope of the present invention.

[0077] Please refer to Figure 9 and Figure 10 where Figure 9 is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the connector of the third embodiment of the vehicle sensor of the present invention, and Figure 10 is a Figure 9 cross-sectional schematic view along the Y-Y section when the connector of is assembled. The connector 200” of this embodiment is substantially similar to the connector 200’ of the second embodiment. The main difference between the two is that the connector 200” does not have the extension portion 230.

[0078] Specifically, the connecting member 200” includes a connecting body 210, an insertion portion 220”, a first end 232” and a second end 212. The insertion portion 220” is connected to the connecting body 210. The first end 232” is disposed on the insertion portion 220” and includes a holding portion 232a. The second end is disposed on an end of the connecting body 210 away from the insertion portion 220”, and has a shape such as a fish-eye pin and extends parallel to the connecting body 210. Thus, when the connecting member 200” and the body 100’ are assembled or integrally formed with each other, not only can the first end 232” be located in the larger first working space 172, but also it is more material-saving compared to the connecting member 200’ of the second embodiment, and the vertical position of the connecting member 200” can be adjusted according to actual needs, so as to determine whether to make the first end 232” adhere to the horizontal plane 114a to obtain greater support stability.

[0079] The present invention has been disclosed in the above preferred embodiments. However, those skilled in the art should understand that the above embodiments are only used to describe the present invention and should not be construed as limiting the scope of the present invention. It should be noted that all equivalent changes and substitutions to the above embodiments should be regarded as being covered within the scope of the present invention. Without generating conceptual contradictions or structural conflicts, the technical features of the above embodiments can be appropriately combined, substituted, omitted, and changed. Therefore, the protection scope of the present invention shall be defined by the scope of the patent application.

Claims

1. A vehicle sensor, characterized in that, Comprising: A body that forms a working space; And A connecting member inserted into the body and including a first end, the first end being disposed within the working space and including a holding portion.

2. The vehicle sensor according to claim 1, characterized in that, The connecting member further includes an insertion portion and an extension portion, the insertion portion being inserted into the body, and the extension portion being attached to the surface of the body.

3. The vehicle sensor according to claim 2, wherein The surface includes a horizontal plane and a vertical plane, and the extension portion includes a first extension segment and a second extension segment, the first extension segment being attached to the horizontal plane, and the second extension segment being bent relative to the first extension segment and attached to the vertical plane.

4. The vehicle sensor according to claim 2, wherein, The first end is disposed on the extension portion.

5. The vehicle sensor according to claim 1, characterized in that, The holding portion forms a groove or a hole.

6. The vehicle sensor according to claim 1, wherein The surface of the holding portion has adhesiveness.

7. The vehicle sensor according to claim 1, wherein The working space includes a first working space and a second working space, the cross-sectional dimension of the first working space being larger than the cross-sectional dimension of the second working space, and the first end being disposed within the first working space.

8. The vehicle sensor according to claim 1, characterized in that, It further includes a control component, the connecting member further includes a second end, and the second end is electrically connected to the control component.

9. The vehicle sensor according to claim 8, wherein, The second end is plugged or welded to the control component.

10. The vehicle sensor according to claim 1, characterized in that, The body and the connecting member are integrally formed.

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