Adapter, center console and vehicle

Abstract

This disclosure relates to an adapter, a center console, and a vehicle. The adapter includes a connecting rod and an adapter connector. The connecting rod has a mounting portion and a first conductive portion. The adapter connector is connected to the connecting rod and has a fixing portion and a second conductive portion. The second conductive portion is electrically connected to the first conductive portion. The fixing portion is used for connecting to an external device, and the second conductive portion is used for electrically connecting to the external device. The adapter in this disclosure embodiment simultaneously functions to mechanically fix the external device and to supply power to the external device.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to the field of connector technology, and more specifically to an adapter, a center console, and a vehicle. Background Technology

[0002] In related technologies, vehicles are typically equipped with power ports (such as USB interfaces) to supply power to in-vehicle devices. Additionally, brackets are used to secure these devices to the vehicle using suction cups, adhesives, or other methods. For in-vehicle devices that not only need to be fixed to the vehicle but also require power from it, both a bracket and a power port are necessary. This necessitates a small gap between the bracket and the power port to meet both fixation and power supply requirements. Therefore, there is an urgent need to design an adapter that simultaneously provides mechanical fixation and power supply functionality. Summary of the Invention

[0003] This disclosure aims to at least partially address one of the technical problems in the related art.

[0004] Therefore, embodiments of this disclosure propose an adapter that simultaneously functions as a mechanical fixation device for external devices and a power supply device for external devices.

[0005] The adapter according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes a connecting rod and an adapter. The connecting rod has a mounting portion and a first conductive portion. The adapter is connected to the connecting rod and has a fixing portion and a second conductive portion. The second conductive portion is electrically connected to the first conductive portion. The fixing portion is used to connect to an external device, and the second conductive portion is used to connect to the external device.

[0006] Optionally, the adapter is located on one axial side of the connecting rod.

[0007] Optionally, the adapter includes a fixed base and an adapter base, the fixed base is connected to the connecting rod, the adapter base is connected to the fixed base, the fixing part is disposed on the fixed base, and the second conductive part is disposed on the adapter base.

[0008] Optionally, the adapter is rotatably connected to the fixed base to adjust the position of the second conductive part.

[0009] Optionally, the rotation angle of the adapter is less than 360°.

[0010] Optionally, the fixed seat is provided with a first limiting part and a second limiting part, and the adapter seat is provided with a first stop part and a second stop part; the adapter seat rotates between a first limit position and a second limit position, and when the adapter seat rotates to the first limit position, the first stop part abuts against the first limiting part; when the adapter seat rotates to the second limit position, the second stop part abuts against the second limiting part.

[0011] Optionally, the rotation angle of the adapter is 15° to 345°.

[0012] Optionally, the adapter includes an electrical connector, through which the second conductive part is electrically connected to the first conductive part. The electrical connector includes a bendable redundant section that unfolds or bends during the rotation of the adapter.

[0013] Optionally, the adapter has a storage cavity, and the redundant section is foldably disposed within the storage cavity.

[0014] Optionally, the fixed seat includes a first abutting part, the adapter seat includes a second abutting part, the second abutting part abuts against the first abutting part along the axial direction of the connecting rod, and an elastic element is provided between the second abutting part and the first abutting part.

[0015] Optionally, the connecting rod is provided with a first insertion part, and the fixing base is provided with a first insertion hole, wherein the first insertion part is inserted into and engaged with the first insertion hole.

[0016] Optionally, the first insertion hole is a blind hole with its opening facing the connecting rod, the fixing base is provided with a first clearance opening, and the second conductive part is electrically connected to the first conductive part through the first clearance opening.

[0017] Optionally, the fixing base is provided with a second insertion part, and the adapter base is provided with a second insertion hole, wherein the second insertion part and the second insertion hole are inserted and engaged.

[0018] Optionally, the second insertion hole is a through hole, and the fixing part is provided on the second insertion part.

[0019] Optionally, the adapter further includes a screwing component, which is located on the side of the adapter seat away from the connecting rod in the axial direction of the connecting rod. The screwing component is connected to the fixed seat and has a screwing part.

[0020] Optionally, the adapter further includes a clamping member, which is located on the side of the screwing member away from the connecting rod in the axial direction of the connecting rod. The clamping member is connected to the fixed seat, and the screwing member is clamped between the adapter seat and the clamping member in the axial direction of the connecting rod.

[0021] Optionally, the adapter further includes a decorative cover, which is disposed axially on the side of the clamping member away from the connecting rod, and the decorative cover is connected to the screwing member.

[0022] Optionally, the connecting rod is provided with a third conductive part, which is located inside the adapter. The third conductive part is electrically connected to the first conductive part, and the second conductive part is electrically connected to the third conductive part.

[0023] Optionally, at least one of the first conductive part and the third conductive part is disposed on the outer peripheral side of the connecting rod.

[0024] Optionally, the adapter includes an adapter shell and a circuit board, with the fixing base and the adapter shell forming a receiving cavity, the circuit board being disposed in the receiving cavity and connected to the adapter shell, and the second conductive part being electrically connected to the first conductive part through the circuit board.

[0025] Optionally, the adapter further includes a back plate disposed within the receiving cavity, and the circuit board is connected to the back plate.

[0026] Optionally, the second conductive part is electrically connected to the first conductive part through the electrical connector, the electrical connector including a bendable redundant section; the back plate is disposed on the side of the circuit board away from the connecting rod, and the redundant section is disposed on the side of the back plate away from the circuit board.

[0027] Optionally, the circuit board is provided with a second clearance opening for the electrical connector to pass through, and the back plate is provided with a third clearance opening for the electrical connector to pass through.

[0028] Optionally, the back plate has a wire-clamping portion on the side away from the circuit board, and a portion of the electrical connector is clamped to the wire-clamping portion.

[0029] Optionally, the mounting portion is an external thread provided on the outer circumferential surface of the connecting rod.

[0030] Optionally, the mounting portion is disposed axially between the first conductive portion and the adapter on the connecting rod.

[0031] Optionally, the fixing part is a threaded hole.

[0032] Optionally, the second conductive part is a plug-in interface.

[0033] Embodiments of this disclosure also propose a central control console.

[0034] The central control panel of this embodiment includes a mounting bracket and an adapter. The mounting bracket is provided with a socket and a fixed conductive part. The adapter is any of the adapters described above. The connecting rod is inserted into the socket, and the first conductive part is electrically connected to the fixed conductive part.

[0035] Embodiments of this disclosure also propose a vehicle.

[0036] The vehicle in this embodiment of the disclosure includes the adapter or the center console described in any of the above claims.

[0037] In use, the adapter of this embodiment utilizes the mounting portion of the connecting rod to secure it, and the first conductive portion of the connecting rod to electrically connect the adapter to the power supply. Then, the external device is connected to the fixing portion of the adapter to achieve a mechanical connection, and the external device is electrically connected to the second conductive portion of the adapter to achieve an electrical connection. Thus, the adapter simultaneously functions as both mechanically securing the external device and supplying power to it. Attached Figure Description

[0038] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the adapter according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0039] Figure 2 This is a perspective view of the adapter according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0040] Figure 3 This is a top view of the adapter according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0041] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 AA view.

[0042] Figure 5 yes Figure 3 BB view.

[0043] Figure 6 This is an exploded view of the adapter according to an embodiment of this disclosure.

[0044] Figure 7 This is a perspective view of the mounting base of the adapter according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0045] Figure 8 This is a perspective view of the adapter housing of the adapter according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0046] Figure 9 This is a perspective view of the adapter housing of the adapter according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0047] Figure 10 This is a perspective view of the connecting rod of the adapter according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0048] Figure 11 This is a perspective view of the circuit board of the adapter according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0049] Figure 12 This is a perspective view of the backplate of the adapter according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0050] Figure 13This is a partial structural schematic diagram of the adapter according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0051] Figure 14 This is a perspective view of the screwing component of the adapter according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0052] Figure 15 This is a perspective view of the decorative cover of the adapter according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0053] Figure label:

[0054] 100. Adapter;

[0055] 1. Connecting rod; 101. Mounting part; 102. First conductive part; 103. Third conductive part; 11. First insertion part; 111. Through hole; 12. Connecting plate; 121. First connecting hole;

[0056] 2. Adapter; 201. Fixing part; 202. Second conductive part; 203. Receiving cavity; 204. Receiving cavity; 205. Second colloid; 206. First colloid; 207. Protective sleeve; 208. Second screw; 209. First screw; 210. Protective pad; 21. Fixing base; 211. First limiting part; 212. Second limiting part; 213. First abutting part; 214. Second insertion part; 215. First insertion hole; 216. First clearance opening; 217. Fixing plate; 2171. First threaded hole; 22. Adapter; 221, First stop part; 222, Second stop part; 223, Second abutment part; 224, Second insertion hole; 225, Second threaded hole; 226, Insertion port; 2201, Adapter shell; 23, Screwing part; 231, Snap-fit ​​hole; 24, Clamping part; 25, Decorative cover; 251, Buckle; 26, Decorative ring; 27, Circuit board; 271, Second clearance opening; 272, Second connecting hole; 28, Back plate; 281, Third clearance opening; 282, Wire clamping part; 283, Third connecting hole; 29, Elastic element;

[0057] 3. Electrical connectors; 31. Redundant sections. Detailed Implementation

[0058] Embodiments of this disclosure are described in detail below, with examples of these embodiments illustrated in the accompanying drawings. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and intended to explain this disclosure, and should not be construed as limiting it.

[0059] like Figures 1 to 6As shown, the adapter 100 of this embodiment includes a connecting rod 1 and an adapter 2, with the adapter 2 connected to the connecting rod 1. The connecting rod 1 has a mounting portion 101 and a first conductive portion 102. The adapter 2 has a fixing portion 201 and a second conductive portion 202, the second conductive portion 202 being electrically connected to the first conductive portion 102. The fixing portion 201 is used for connecting to an external device, and the second conductive portion 202 is used for electrically connecting to an external device.

[0060] In use, the adapter 100 of this embodiment is mounted and fixed using the mounting portion 101 of the connecting rod 1, and electrically connected to a power source using the first conductive portion 102 of the connecting rod 1. For example, the mounting portion of the connecting rod 1 is threaded into a threaded hole in a vehicle, and the first conductive portion 102 of the connecting rod 1 is electrically connected to the vehicle's power source. Then, the external device is connected to the fixing portion 201 of the adapter 2 to achieve a mechanical connection between the external device and the adapter 100, and the external device is electrically connected to the second conductive portion 202 of the adapter 2 to achieve an electrical connection between the external device and the adapter 100. Thus, the adapter 100 simultaneously functions as both mechanically fixing the external device and supplying power to the external device.

[0061] The external device can be a mobile phone, camera, etc. In actual use, the fixing part 201 and the second conductive part 202 can be used simultaneously, or only the fixing part 201 or the second conductive part 202 can be used. When only the fixing part 201 is used, the adapter 100 only serves to support and fix the external device; when only the second conductive part 202 is used, the adapter 100 only serves to supply power to the external device.

[0062] In some embodiments, such as Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 4 , Figure 5 and Figure 10 As shown, the mounting part 101 has an external thread on the outer circumferential surface of the connecting rod 1.

[0063] By setting the mounting part 101 to an external thread, the connecting rod 1 can be inserted into the socket, and by screwing the connecting rod 1 to make the external thread connect with the socket thread, the adapter 100 can be installed and fixed, which facilitates the installation and fixing of the adapter 100.

[0064] Optionally, the mounting part 101 is disposed axially between the first conductive part 102 and the adapter 2 on the connecting rod 1.

[0065] By arranging the mounting part 101 axially between the first conductive part 102 and the adapter 2 on the connecting rod 1, when the adapter 100 is installed and fixed, the first conductive part 102 first extends into the socket, and then the mounting part 101 is threadedly connected to the socket, thereby making the first conductive part 102 located inside the socket, avoiding the first conductive part 102 being exposed to the outside, and improving the safety of the adapter 100.

[0066] In some embodiments, such as Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the fixing part 201 is a threaded hole.

[0067] For example, the fixing part 201 is a standard imperial 1 / 4-20 threaded hole.

[0068] By making the fixing part 201 a threaded hole, the connection between the external device and the fixing part 201 of the adapter 2 is threaded, which not only improves the connection reliability between the external device and the adapter 100, but also facilitates the connection and disassembly between the external device and the adapter 100.

[0069] Of course, in other embodiments, the fixing part 201 can also be configured with other structures. For example, the fixing part 201 is provided with claws, which clamp the external device to achieve the connection between the external device and the fixing part 201. Alternatively, the fixing part 201 can be magnetic, with the magnetic component magnetically attracting the external device to achieve the connection between the external device and the fixing part 201.

[0070] In some embodiments, such as Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the second conductive part 202 is a plug-in interface.

[0071] For example, the second conductive part 202 is a USB-A interface or a USB-C interface.

[0072] By setting the second conductive part 202 as a plug interface, the external device and the second conductive part 202 of the adapter 2 can be electrically connected and disconnected by plugging and unplugging, which facilitates the connection and disconnection between the external device and the adapter 100.

[0073] Of course, in other embodiments, the second conductive part 202 may also be a conductive block or a conductive probe. In this case, the external device contacts the second conductive part 202 to realize the electrical connection between the external device and the adapter 100.

[0074] In some embodiments, such as Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the adapter 2 is located on one axial side of the connecting rod 1.

[0075] For example, the axial direction of the connecting rod 1 is consistent with the vertical direction, and the adapter 2 is located on the upper side of the connecting rod 1.

[0076] By placing the adapter 2 on one axial side of the connecting rod 1, one side of the connecting rod 1 is used for mounting and fixing the adapter 100, while the other side of the adapter 2 is used for connecting to external devices. This not only facilitates the mounting and fixing of the adapter 100 but also facilitates the connection between external devices and the adapter 100.

[0077] In some embodiments, such as Figure 2 , Figure 4 , Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the adapter 2 includes a fixed base 21 and an adapter base 22. The fixed base 21 is connected to the connecting rod 1, and the adapter base 22 is connected to the fixed base 21. The fixing part 201 is provided on the fixed base 21, and the second conductive part 202 is provided on the adapter base 22.

[0078] It is understandable that the fixing part 201, in order to achieve mechanical connection, usually requires it to have sufficient structural strength, and the second conductive part 202, in order to achieve electrical connection, usually requires the surrounding components to have good insulation performance.

[0079] By providing the fixing part 201 on the fixing base 21 and the second conductive part 202 on the adapter base 22, the fixing base 21 and the adapter base 22 can be designed and manufactured according to the requirements of the fixing part 201 and the second conductive part 202, thereby facilitating the design and manufacture of the adapter 2 and the adapter 100.

[0080] Optionally, such as Figure 5 , Figure 7 and Figure 10 As shown, the connecting rod 1 includes a connecting plate 12, and the fixing seat 21 includes a fixing plate 217. The fixing plate 217 is disposed on one side of the connecting plate 12 in the axial direction of the connecting rod 1, and the connecting plate 12 and the fixing plate 217 are connected.

[0081] For example, such as Figure 5 , Figure 7 and Figure 10 As shown, the connecting plate 12 has a first connecting hole 121, the fixing plate 217 has a first threaded hole 2171, and the first screw 209 passes through the first connecting hole 121 and is threadedly connected to the first threaded hole 2171. The first screw 209 can be a countersunk screw.

[0082] The connecting rod 1 and the fixing seat 21 are configured as described above to facilitate the connection and fixation of the fixing seat 21 and the connecting rod 1.

[0083] Optionally, the adapter 22 is rotatably connected to the fixed base 21 to adjust the position of the second conductive part 202.

[0084] For example, the adapter 22 rotates about the axis of the connecting rod 1, and the second conductive part 202 is provided on the outer periphery of the adapter 22. By rotating the adapter 22, the position and orientation of the second conductive part 202 can be adjusted in the circumferential direction of the connecting rod 1.

[0085] By rotatably connecting the adapter 22 to the fixed base 21, the user can easily adjust the position of the second conductive part 202 as needed, thus improving the user experience of the adapter 100.

[0086] Of course, in some other embodiments, the adapter 22 and the fixed base 21 can also be fixedly connected, that is, the adapter 22 and the fixed base 21 cannot rotate relative to each other.

[0087] Optionally, the rotation angle of the adapter 22 is less than 360°.

[0088] It is understandable that when the adapter 22 rotates one revolution, the second conductive part 202 returns to its initial position. Therefore, the rotation angle of the adapter 22 can be set to less than 360°.

[0089] By setting the rotation angle of the adapter 22 to less than 360°, the user's needs for different positions of the second conductive part 202 are met, while avoiding excessive rotation angle of the adapter 22, thus facilitating the design and manufacturing of the adapter 2.

[0090] Optionally, the rotation angle of the adapter 22 is 15° to 345°.

[0091] For example, the rotation angle of the adapter 22 is 330°.

[0092] In some embodiments, such as Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, the fixed base 21 is provided with a first limiting part 211 and a second limiting part 212, and the adapter 22 is provided with a first stop part 221 and a second stop part 222. The adapter 22 rotates between a first limit position and a second limit position. When the adapter 22 rotates to the first limit position, the first stop part 221 abuts against the first limiting part 211. When the adapter 22 rotates to the second limit position, the second stop part 222 abuts against the second limiting part 212.

[0093] When the adapter 22 rotates to the first limit position, the first stop portion 221 stops against the first limit portion 211; when the adapter 22 rotates to the second limit position, the second stop portion 222 stops against the second limit portion 212, which can restrict the rotation of the adapter 22 between the first limit position and the second limit position, and facilitate the restriction of the rotation angle of the adapter 22.

[0094] Optionally, such as Figure 7As shown, the fixing base 21 is provided with a limiting protrusion. On the circumferential direction of the fixing base 21, a first limiting part 211 and a second limiting part 212 are formed on opposite sides of the limiting protrusion.

[0095] Optionally, such as Figure 8 As shown, the adapter 22 is provided with a stop protrusion. In the circumferential direction of the adapter 22, the two opposite ends of the stop protrusion form a first stop portion 221 and a second stop portion 222, respectively.

[0096] In some embodiments, such as Figure 5 As shown, the fixed seat 21 includes a first abutting part 213, and the adapter seat 22 includes a second abutting part 223. The second abutting part 223 abuts against the first abutting part 213 along the axial direction of the connecting rod 1. An elastic member 29 is provided between the second abutting part 223 and the first abutting part 213.

[0097] Understandably, the gap between the adapter 22 and the fixed base 21 directly affects the friction between them. However, during the assembly of the fixed base 21 and the adapter 22, it is difficult to keep the gap between them within a preset range, resulting in the friction between them failing to meet the design requirements.

[0098] By providing an elastic element 29 between the second abutment portion 223 and the first abutment portion 213, the elastic deformation of the elastic element 29 can adjust the gap between the second abutment portion 223 and the first abutment portion 213, thereby ensuring that the gap between the adapter 22 and the fixed seat 21 meets the design requirements, and that the friction between the adapter 22 and the fixed seat 21 meets the design requirements, thus improving the reliability of the adapter 100.

[0099] Optionally, such as Figure 8 and Figure 9 As shown, the adapter 22 includes an adapter housing 2201, the adapter housing 2201 is provided with a socket 226, and a second conductive part 202 is provided inside the adapter housing 2201 and is provided corresponding to the socket 226. The socket 226 is for external devices to be inserted and is electrically connected to the second conductive part 202.

[0100] The adapter shell 2201 is an insulating shell. By placing the second conductive part 202 inside the adapter shell 2201, it is easy to achieve insulation between the second conductive part 202 and other components, thereby improving the safety of the adapter 100.

[0101] In some embodiments, such as Figure 5 and Figure 10 As shown, the connecting rod 1 is provided with a first insertion part 11, and the fixing base 21 is provided with a first insertion hole 215. The first insertion part 11 and the first insertion hole 215 are inserted and engaged.

[0102] By inserting the first connector 11 into the first socket 215, the positioning between the fixing base 21 and the connecting rod 1 is easily achieved, thereby facilitating the connection between the fixing base 21 and the connecting rod 1. This makes the assembly of the adapter 100 easier and helps reduce the cost of the adapter 100.

[0103] like Figures 4 to 6 As shown, the adapter 100 includes an electrical connector 3, and the second conductive part 202 is electrically connected to the first conductive part 102 through the electrical connector 3. That is, both ends of the electrical connector 3 are electrically connected to the first conductive part 102 and the second conductive part 202, respectively.

[0104] By providing the electrical connector 3, it is convenient to realize the electrical connection between the second conductive part 202 and the first conductive part 102.

[0105] Optionally, such as Figure 5 As shown, the first insertion hole 215 is a blind hole with its opening facing the connecting rod 1. (As indicated...) Figure 7 As shown, the mounting base 21 is provided with a first clearance opening 216, and the second conductive part 202 is electrically connected to the first conductive part 102 through the first clearance opening 216.

[0106] For example, the opening of the first socket 215 faces downward, the first clearance opening 216 is a through hole extending in the vertical direction, and one end of the electrical connector 3 passes through the first clearance opening 216 and is electrically connected to the second conductive part 202.

[0107] In some embodiments, such as Figure 5 , Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, the fixed base 21 is provided with a second insertion part 214, and the adapter base 22 is provided with a second insertion hole 224. The second insertion part 214 and the second insertion hole 224 are inserted and engaged.

[0108] By inserting the second connector 214 into the second socket 224, the positioning between the fixed base 21 and the adapter base 22 is easily achieved, thereby facilitating the connection between the fixed base 21 and the adapter base 22. This makes the assembly of the adapter 100 easier and helps reduce its cost.

[0109] Optionally, the second insertion hole 224 is a through hole, and the fixing part 201 is provided on the second insertion part 214.

[0110] By making the second socket 224 a through hole, the second socket 224 can be used to avoid the fixing part 201, which facilitates the connection between the external device and the fixing part 201.

[0111] Optionally, such as Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, a protective sleeve 207 is provided between the second insertion part 214 and the hole wall of the second insertion hole 224.

[0112] Among them, the protective cover 207 can be made of wear-resistant materials such as plastic.

[0113] By providing a protective sleeve 207 between the second insertion part 214 and the hole wall of the second insertion hole 224, the wear caused by friction between the adapter 22 and the fixed base 21 can be reduced, which is beneficial to improving the reliability of the adapter 100.

[0114] Optionally, such as Figure 10 As shown, the connecting rod 1 is provided with a third conductive part 103, which is located inside the adapter 2. The third conductive part 103 is electrically connected to the first conductive part 102, and the second conductive part 202 is electrically connected to the third conductive part 103.

[0115] By providing a third conductive part 103, which is electrically connected to the first conductive part 102, and the second conductive part 202 is electrically connected to the third conductive part 103, the distance between the second conductive part 202 and the third conductive part 103 is reduced, facilitating their electrical connection. Furthermore, by placing the third conductive part 103 inside the adapter 2, insulation between the third conductive part 103 and other components is facilitated.

[0116] Optionally, such as Figure 10 As shown, at least one of the first conductive part 102 and the third conductive part 103 is provided on the outer periphery of the connecting rod 1.

[0117] For example, a crown spring is sleeved on the outer periphery of the connecting rod 1, and the crown spring forms the first conductive part 102.

[0118] For example, such as Figure 10 As shown, the connecting rod 1 has a lead wire inside and a through hole 111 extending radially therein. One end of the lead wire is led out through the through hole 111 and forms a third conductive part 103.

[0119] By providing the first conductive part 102 on the outer periphery of the connecting rod 1, it is convenient to realize the electrical connection between the adapter 100 and the power supply. By providing the third conductive part 103 on the outer periphery of the connecting rod 1, it is convenient to realize the electrical connection between the third conductive part 103 and the second conductive part 202.

[0120] Of course, in other embodiments, at least one of the first conductive part 102 and the third conductive part 103 may also be provided at the end of the connecting rod 1. For example, the first conductive part 102 and the third conductive part 103 may be provided at both ends of the axial direction of the connecting rod 1.

[0121] In some embodiments, the electrical connector 3 includes a bendable redundant segment 31, which unfolds or bends during the rotation of the adapter 22.

[0122] For example, the electrical connector 3 is a flexible wire. When the rotation angle of the adapter 22 increases, the redundant section 31 unfolds; when the rotation angle of the adapter 22 decreases, the redundant section 31 bends and rolls up.

[0123] By configuring the electrical connector 3 to include a bendable redundant section 31, the redundant section 31 ensures the electrical connection between the third conductive part 103 and the second conductive part 202 by unfolding or bending during the rotation of the adapter 22.

[0124] In other embodiments, the third conductive part 103 and the second conductive part 202 may also be electrically connected by a conductive slip ring.

[0125] Optionally, such as Figure 5 As shown, the adapter 2 has a storage cavity 203, and the redundant section 31 is foldably disposed in the storage cavity 203.

[0126] By placing the redundant section 31 inside the storage cavity, interference between the redundant section 31 and other components can be avoided, preventing the redundant section 31 from being unable to unfold or bend, thus improving the reliability of the adapter 100.

[0127] In some embodiments, such as Figures 4 to 6 As shown, the adapter 22 includes an adapter shell 2201 and a circuit board 27. The fixing base 21 and the adapter shell 2201 form a receiving cavity 204. The circuit board 27 is disposed in the receiving cavity 204 and connected to the adapter shell 2201. The second conductive part 202 is electrically connected to the first conductive part 102 through the circuit board 27.

[0128] For example, the adapter shell 2201 is annular, and the fixing seat 21 is located inside the adapter shell 2201. The outer side of the fixing seat 21 and the inner side of the adapter shell 2201 form a receiving cavity 204.

[0129] By setting up circuit board 27, the power supply can be rectified and transformed, thereby improving the versatility of adapter 100.

[0130] Of course, in some other embodiments, the second conductive part 202 can also be directly electrically connected to the first conductive part 102 via a conductive element. In this case, the voltage and current at the second conductive part 202 and the first conductive part 102 are equal.

[0131] In some embodiments, such as Figures 4 to 6 As shown, the adapter 22 also includes a back plate 28, which is disposed in the receiving cavity 204, and the circuit board 27 is connected to the back plate 28.

[0132] The backplate 28 facilitates the installation and fixation of the circuit board 27.

[0133] Optionally, such as Figures 4 to 6As shown, the circuit board 27 and the back plate 28 are bonded together by the first adhesive 206.

[0134] The first colloid 206 can be double-sided tape.

[0135] Optionally, such as Figures 4 to 6 As shown, the circuit board 27, the back plate 28, and the adapter shell 2201 are connected by a second screw 208.

[0136] Optionally, both the circuit board 27 and the back plate 28 are provided with through holes for the second plug portion 214 to pass through.

[0137] For example, such as Figure 9 , Figure 11 and Figure 12 As shown, the adapter housing 2201 is provided with a second threaded hole 225, the circuit board 27 is provided with a second connection hole 272, the back plate 28 is provided with a third connection hole 283, and the second screw 208 passes through the third connection hole 283 and the second connection hole 272 and is threadedly connected to the second threaded hole 225.

[0138] When connecting the circuit board 27, the back plate 28 and the adapter shell 2201, the circuit board 27 and the back plate 28 can be bonded together first with the first adhesive 206, and then the second screw 208 can be threaded into the third connecting hole 283, the second connecting hole 272 and the second threaded hole 225.

[0139] In some embodiments, such as Figures 4 to 6 As shown, the back plate 28 is located on the side of the circuit board 27 away from the connecting rod 1, and the redundant section 31 is located on the side of the back plate 28 away from the circuit board 27.

[0140] For example, circuit board 27 is located on the lower side of back plate 28, and redundant section 31 is located on the upper side of back plate 28.

[0141] By placing the redundant section 31 on the side of the backplate 28 away from the circuit board 27, interference between the redundant section 31 and the electronic components on the circuit board 27 can be avoided, thereby improving the reliability of the adapter 100.

[0142] In some embodiments, such as Figure 12 and Figure 13 As shown, a wire-clamping part 282 is provided on the side of the back plate 28 away from the circuit board 27, and a part of the electrical connector 3 is clamped to the wire-clamping part 282.

[0143] The card slot 282 can be a card slot.

[0144] By setting the wire clamp 282, the redundant section 31 can be positioned, so that the redundant section 31 unfolds or bends according to a preset path, thereby further improving the reliability of the adapter 100.

[0145] In some embodiments, such as Figures 11 to 13 As shown, the circuit board 27 has a second clearance opening 271 through which the power supply connector 3 passes, and the back plate 28 has a third clearance opening 281 through which the power supply connector 3 passes.

[0146] By providing a second clearance opening 271 on the circuit board 27 and a third clearance opening 281 on the back plate 28, it is convenient for the electrical connector 3 to pass through the circuit board 27 and the back plate 28, thus facilitating the connection and fixation of the electrical connector 3.

[0147] In some embodiments, such as Figures 4 to 6 , Figure 14 As shown, the adapter 2 also includes a screwing component 23, which is located on the side of the adapter seat 22 away from the connecting rod 1 along the axial direction of the connecting rod 1. The screwing component 23 is connected to the fixed seat 21 and has a screwing part. The back plate 28, the adapter shell 2201, and the screwing component 23 together form the aforementioned storage cavity 203.

[0148] For example, such as Figures 4 to 6 As shown, the screwing part 23 is located on the upper side of the adapter 22. The screwing part 23 is annular, and the inner hole of the screwing part 23 is used to avoid the fixing part 201.

[0149] By providing a screwing part 23, the adapter 100 can be fixed by rotating the screwing part, which in turn rotates the mounting part 101 of the connecting rod 1, thus facilitating the installation and fixing of the adapter 100.

[0150] The screwing part can be a groove, a protrusion, or a textured structure.

[0151] In some embodiments, such as Figures 4 to 6 As shown, the adapter 2 also includes a clamping member 24, which is located axially on the side of the screwing member 23 away from the connecting rod 1, and is connected to the fixed seat 21. The screwing member 23 is clamped between the adapter seat 22 and the clamping member 24 axially on the connecting rod 1.

[0152] For example, such as Figures 4 to 6 As shown, the clamping member 24 is located on the upper side of the screwing member 23, and the screwing member 23 is clamped between the adapter 22 and the clamping member 24. The clamping member 24 is annular, and the inner hole of the clamping member 24 is used to avoid the fixing part 201.

[0153] By setting the clamping part 24, it is convenient to connect and fix the screwing part 23 to the fixed base 21, thereby facilitating the assembly of the adapter 100.

[0154] Optionally, the clamping member 24 is threadedly connected to the fixing base 21. For example, the outer peripheral surface of the second insertion part 214 is provided with a first thread, and the hole wall of the clamping member 24 is provided with a second thread, which is connected to the first thread.

[0155] In some embodiments, such as Figures 4 to 6 , Figure 15 As shown, the adapter 2 also includes a decorative cover 25, which is located on the side of the clamping member 24 away from the connecting rod 1 in the axial direction of the connecting rod 1, and the decorative cover 25 is connected to the screwing member 23.

[0156] For example, such as Figures 4 to 6 As shown, the decorative cover 25 is located on the upper side of the clamping member 24. The decorative cover 25 is annular, and the inner hole of the decorative cover 25 is used to avoid the fixing part 201.

[0157] The appearance of the adapter 100 can be improved by setting the decorative cover 25.

[0158] Optionally, the decorative cover 25 is snapped together with the screw 23.

[0159] For example, such as Figure 5 , Figure 14 and Figure 15 As shown, the screw-on part 23 is provided with a snap-fit ​​hole 231, and the decorative cover 25 is provided with a buckle 251, which snaps into the snap-fit ​​hole 231.

[0160] Optionally, such as Figures 4 to 6 As shown, the clamping member 24 and the decorative cover 25 are bonded together by a second adhesive 205.

[0161] The second colloid 205 can be double-sided tape.

[0162] Optionally, such as Figures 4 to 6 As shown, the adapter 2 also includes a decorative ring 26, which is bonded to the second plug portion 214.

[0163] Among them, the decorative ring 26 is a metal decorative ring, and the inner hole of the decorative ring 26 is provided corresponding to the fixing part 201 to avoid the fixing part 201.

[0164] Optionally, such as Figures 4 to 6 As shown, the adapter 2 also includes a protective pad 210, which is located on the side of the connecting plate 12 facing the mounting part 101 and is bonded to the connecting plate 12.

[0165] Among them, the protective pad 210 can be a rubber pad.

[0166] By setting the protective pad 210, the side of the fixed seat 21 facing the connecting rod 1 can be protected, thereby improving the reliability of the adapter 100.

[0167] The adapter 100 of this disclosure has good safety, strong versatility, convenient installation, and good appearance. In addition, it can realize rotary electrical connection at a low cost.

[0168] The central control unit of this embodiment includes a mounting bracket and an adapter 100. The adapter 100 is the adapter 100 described in any of the above embodiments. The mounting bracket is provided with a socket and a fixed conductive part. The connecting rod 1 is inserted into the socket, and the first conductive part 102 is electrically connected to the fixed conductive part.

[0169] Optionally, the wall of the insertion hole is provided with an internal thread, and the mounting part 101 is provided with an external thread on the outer peripheral surface of the connecting rod 1. The external thread and the internal thread are engaged to realize the connection between the mounting part 101 and the mounting bracket.

[0170] By threading the mounting part 101 to the mounting bracket, it is convenient to connect and disconnect the adapter 100 from the mounting bracket.

[0171] The vehicle disclosed in this embodiment includes the adapter 100 of any of the above embodiments or the center console described in any of the above embodiments. The vehicle can be a pure electric vehicle or a hybrid electric vehicle.

[0172] Sockets and fixed conductive parts can be provided at any location on the vehicle that needs to be connected to external devices. The connecting rod 1 is inserted into the socket, and the first conductive part 102 is electrically connected to the fixed conductive part.

[0173] In the description of this disclosure, it should be understood that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "clockwise," "counterclockwise," "axial," "radial," and "circumferential" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of describing this disclosure and simplifying the description, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this disclosure.

[0174] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this disclosure, "a plurality of" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0175] In this disclosure, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection, an electrical connection, or a connection that allows communication between components; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise expressly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this disclosure according to the specific circumstances.

[0176] In this disclosure, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first and second features are in direct contact, or that the first and second features are in indirect contact through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "on top of," and "over" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0177] In this disclosure, the terms "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., refer to a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example, which is included in at least one embodiment or example of this disclosure. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. Moreover, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples described in this specification, as well as the features of different embodiments or examples.

[0178] Although embodiments of the present disclosure have been shown and described above, it is understood that the above embodiments are exemplary and should not be construed as limiting the present disclosure. Those skilled in the art can make changes, modifications, substitutions and variations to the above embodiments within the scope of the present disclosure.

Claims

1. An adapter, characterized in that, include: The connecting rod is provided with a mounting part and a first conductive part; An adapter is provided, which is connected to the connecting rod. The adapter has a fixing part and a second conductive part. The second conductive part is electrically connected to the first conductive part. The fixing part is used to connect to an external device, and the second conductive part is used to connect to the external device.

2. The adapter according to claim 1, characterized in that, The adapter is located on one axial side of the connecting rod.

3. The adapter according to claim 2, characterized in that, The adapter includes a fixed base and an adapter base. The fixed base is connected to the connecting rod, and the adapter base is connected to the fixed base. The fixing part is disposed on the fixed base, and the second conductive part is disposed on the adapter base.

4. The adapter according to claim 3, characterized in that, The adapter is rotatably connected to the fixed base to adjust the position of the second conductive part.

5. The adapter according to claim 4, characterized in that, The adapter's rotation angle is less than 360°.

6. The adapter according to claim 5, characterized in that, The fixed base is provided with a first limiting part and a second limiting part, and the adapter is provided with a first stop part and a second stop part; The adapter rotates between a first limit position and a second limit position. When the adapter rotates to the first limit position, the first stop portion abuts against the first limiting portion. When the adapter rotates to the second limit position, the second stop portion abuts against the second limiting portion.

7. The adapter according to claim 5, characterized in that, The adapter has a rotation angle of 15° to 345°.

8. The adapter according to claim 4, characterized in that, The adapter includes an electrical connector, through which the second conductive part is electrically connected to the first conductive part. The electrical connector includes a bendable redundant section that unfolds or bends during the rotation of the adapter.

9. The adapter according to claim 8, characterized in that, The adapter has a storage cavity, and the redundant section can be bent and disposed in the storage cavity.

10. The adapter according to claim 4, characterized in that, The fixed seat includes a first abutting part, and the adapter seat includes a second abutting part. The second abutting part abuts against the first abutting part along the axial direction of the connecting rod, and an elastic element is provided between the second abutting part and the first abutting part.

11. The adapter according to claim 3, characterized in that, The connecting rod is provided with a first insertion part, and the fixed base is provided with a first insertion hole, wherein the first insertion part is inserted into the first insertion hole.

12. The adapter according to claim 11, characterized in that, The first insertion hole is a blind hole with its opening facing the connecting rod. The fixing base is provided with a first clearance opening, and the second conductive part is electrically connected to the first conductive part through the first clearance opening.

13. The adapter according to claim 10, characterized in that, The fixed base is provided with a second insertion part, and the adapter base is provided with a second insertion hole, and the second insertion part and the second insertion hole are inserted and engaged.

14. The adapter according to claim 13, characterized in that, The second insertion hole is a through hole, and the fixing part is provided on the second insertion part.

15. The adapter according to claim 3, characterized in that, The adapter also includes a screwing component, which is located on the side of the adapter seat away from the connecting rod along the axial direction of the connecting rod. The screwing component is connected to the fixed seat and has a screwing part.

16. The adapter according to claim 15, characterized in that, The adapter also includes a clamping member, which is located on the side of the screwing member away from the connecting rod in the axial direction of the connecting rod. The clamping member is connected to the fixed seat, and the screwing member is clamped between the adapter seat and the clamping member in the axial direction of the connecting rod.

17. The adapter according to claim 16, characterized in that, The adapter also includes a decorative cover, which is located axially on the side of the clamping member away from the connecting rod, and the decorative cover is connected to the screwing member.

18. The adapter according to claim 3, characterized in that, The connecting rod is provided with a third conductive part, which is located inside the adapter. The third conductive part is electrically connected to the first conductive part, and the second conductive part is electrically connected to the third conductive part.

19. The adapter according to claim 18, characterized in that, At least one of the first conductive part and the third conductive part is provided on the outer periphery of the connecting rod.

20. The adapter according to claim 3, characterized in that, The adapter includes an adapter shell and a circuit board. The fixed base and the adapter shell form a receiving cavity. The circuit board is disposed in the receiving cavity and connected to the adapter shell. The second conductive part is electrically connected to the first conductive part through the circuit board.

21. The adapter according to claim 20, characterized in that, The adapter also includes a back plate, which is disposed within the receiving cavity, and the circuit board is connected to the back plate.

22. The adapter according to claim 21, characterized in that, The second conductive part is electrically connected to the first conductive part through the electrical connector, the electrical connector including a bendable redundant section; The back plate is located on the side of the circuit board away from the connecting rod, and the redundant section is located on the side of the back plate away from the circuit board.

23. The adapter according to claim 22, characterized in that, The circuit board is provided with a second clearance opening for the electrical connector to pass through, and the back plate is provided with a third clearance opening for the electrical connector to pass through.

24. The adapter according to claim 22, characterized in that, The back plate has a wire-clamping part on the side away from the circuit board, and a part of the electrical connector is clamped to the wire-clamping part.

25. The adapter according to any one of claims 1-24, characterized in that, The mounting part is an external thread provided on the outer circumferential surface of the connecting rod.

26. The adapter according to claim 25, characterized in that, The mounting portion is disposed axially between the first conductive portion and the adapter on the connecting rod.

27. The adapter according to any one of claims 1-24, characterized in that, The fixing part is a threaded hole.

28. The adapter according to any one of claims 1-24, characterized in that, The second conductive part is a plug-in interface.

29. A central control panel, characterized in that, include: Mounting bracket, the mounting bracket being provided with insertion holes and a fixed conductive part; An adapter, wherein the adapter is any one of claims 1-28, wherein the connecting rod is inserted into the socket, and the first conductive part is electrically connected to the fixed conductive part.

30. A vehicle, characterized in that, Includes the adapter according to any one of claims 1-28 or the central control unit according to claim 29.

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