Protective sleeve for vehicle
The hinge type vehicle cover with a terminal sheath and locking plate design addresses the issue of loosening in automotive connectors, ensuring stable connections and extended service life through secure terminal locking.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202420871499.2
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-04-25
- Publication Date
- 2024-12-10
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-04-25
AI Technical Summary
Existing automotive covers for vehicle connectors are prone to loosening due to vibrations and frequent plugging/unplugging, leading to poor contact and affecting normal operation.
A hinge type vehicle cover with a terminal sheath and wiring terminal design, featuring a terminal locking plate with locking blocks and elastic transition portions, integrated with a shield body, ensuring secure connection and stability through a trapezoidal head structure.
The design effectively prevents loosening of wiring terminals, maintains good contact, and extends service life by providing high holding force and stable connections, while being easy to assemble and reducing mold costs.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model relates to a protective cover for a vehicle. Background Art
[0002] An automotive connector is a device used to connect two active devices in a car to transmit current or signals. An automotive connector generally consists of a socket and a plug that plugs into the socket. An automotive cover is a protective cover that covers the outside of an automotive terminal. Existing automotive covers are prone to loosening of the internal terminals when the vehicle is subjected to vibrations or frequent plugging and unplugging during long-term operation, resulting in poor contact and affecting normal use. To address this problem, the automotive cover needs to be further optimized and improved. Utility Model Content
[0003] In order to solve the above problems, the technical problem to be solved by the utility model is to provide a hinge type vehicle cover.
[0004] The technical solution adopted by the vehicle sheath of the utility model: includes a terminal sheath and a wiring terminal arranged in the terminal sheath, characterized in that: the wiring terminal includes a terminal plug-in portion, a terminal reinforcement portion, a terminal wire crimping foot and a terminal insulator foot which are arranged in sequence from front to back and are plugged into a counterpart, a terminal plug-in portion is provided with a terminal slot at the bottom, the terminal sheath includes a sheath body and a terminal locking plate, the rear end of the sheath body is provided with a terminal installation cavity combination arranged in two rows horizontally at intervals, the terminal installation cavity combination includes two terminal insertion cavities for inserting the wiring terminal and a sheath partition plate arranged between the two terminal insertion cavities, and the upper and lower ends of the sheath body are provided with locking plate installation openings for docking the terminal locking plate;
[0005] The terminal locking plate is provided with a locking block body which is spaced apart and corresponds to the upper surface of the sheath partition, the locking block body is provided with a locking block locking protrusion for abutting against the rear end of the terminal reinforcement portion, the width of the locking block locking protrusion is greater than the width of the sheath partition, and the sheath partition is provided with a partition latch corresponding to the locking block locking protrusion.
[0006] The terminal shield also includes a shield elastic transition portion connecting the shield body and the terminal locking plate together, the terminal locking plate can be flipped to dock with the locking plate mounting port, and the shield body, the terminal locking plate and the shield elastic transition portion are integrally injection molded.
[0007] The terminal locking plate is also provided with locking plate guide blocks at intervals, and the sheath body is provided with sheath spacers in the locking plate mounting opening, and the sheath spacers divide the locking plate mounting opening into a plurality of locking block insertion openings corresponding to the locking block body and a guide block positioning opening for orienting the locking plate guide block.
[0008] The terminal locking plate is provided with a locking block clamping with the locking plate mounting opening, and the locking block locking protrusion is provided with a locking plate guide inclined surface for easy docking.
[0009] The terminal locking plate is provided with a locking plate prying opening for easy opening.
[0010] A terminal docking interface communicating with the terminal insertion cavity is arranged at the front end of the terminal insertion cavity, and an elastic clamping block corresponding to the terminal clamping groove is arranged at the bottom of the terminal insertion cavity.
[0011] The head of the sheath body is a trapezoidal structure.
[0012] The advantages of the vehicle cover of the utility model are: the locking protrusion of the locking block of the terminal locking plate can simultaneously rear-lock the two wiring terminals, the terminal holding force is high, and the wiring terminals can be effectively supported after frequent plugging and unplugging or vibration, effectively preventing loosening, having good contact, and improving the service life; the terminal locking plate and the cover body are integrated into one design, which is convenient to assemble and saves mold opening costs. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0013] The utility model is further described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific implementation methods.
[0014] Figure 1 It is an exploded view of the vehicle protective cover of the utility model;
[0015] Figure 2 It is a structural schematic diagram of the utility model wiring terminal;
[0016] Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram of the rear structure of the terminal sheath of the utility model;
[0017] Figure 4 It is the front view of the terminal sheath of the utility model;
[0018] Figure 5 It is a schematic diagram of the front structure of the terminal cover of the utility model. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0019] like Figure 1-5As shown, the vehicle-use sheath involved in the utility model comprises a terminal sheath 1 and a wiring terminal 2 arranged in the terminal sheath 1, the wiring terminal 2 comprises a terminal plug-in portion 4, a terminal reinforcement portion 5, a terminal wire crimping foot 6 and a terminal insulator foot 7 which are arranged in sequence from front to back and are plugged into a counterpart, the terminal plug-in portion 4 is provided with a terminal slot 8 at the bottom, the terminal sheath 1 comprises a sheath body 10 and a terminal locking plate 11, the rear end of the sheath body 10 is provided with a terminal installation cavity combination 16 which is horizontally spaced in two rows in an upper and lower direction, the terminal installation cavity combination 16 comprises two terminal insertion cavities 14 for inserting the wiring terminal 2 and a sheath partition 15 arranged between the two terminal insertion cavities 14, the upper and lower ends of the sheath body 10 are provided with locking means for docking the terminal locking plate 11 Plate mounting opening 18; the terminal locking plate 11 is provided with a locking block body 20 which is arranged at intervals and corresponds to the upper surface of the sheath partition 15, the locking block body 20 is provided with a locking block locking protrusion 21 for abutting against the rear end of the terminal reinforcement portion 5, the width of the locking block locking protrusion 21 is greater than the width of the sheath partition 15, and the sheath partition 15 is provided with a partition bayonet 22 corresponding to the locking block locking protrusion 21, the locking block locking protrusion 21 of the terminal locking plate 11 can simultaneously rear-lock the two terminal blocks 2, the terminal holding force is high, and the terminal can be effectively supported after frequent plugging and unplugging or vibration, effectively preventing loosening, having good contact, and improving service life, and the partition bayonet 22 can strengthen the tightness of the locking block locking protrusion 21 after locking, so that the overall structure is more stable.
[0020] The terminal shield 1 also includes a shield elastic transition portion 12 connecting the shield body 10 and the terminal locking plate 11 together. The terminal locking plate 11 can be flipped to dock with the locking plate mounting port 18. The shield body 10, the terminal locking plate 11 and the shield elastic transition portion 12 are integrally injection molded, which is convenient for assembly and saves mold opening costs.
[0021] The terminal locking plate 11 is also provided with locking plate guide blocks 24 at intervals, and the sheath body 10 is provided with a sheath spacer 25 in the locking plate mounting opening 18, and the sheath spacer 25 divides the locking plate mounting opening 18 into a plurality of locking block insertion openings 26 corresponding to the locking block body 20 and a guide block positioning opening 27 for orienting the locking plate guide block 24, so as to provide good guidance and smooth installation.
[0022] The terminal locking plate 11 is provided with a locking block clamping block 29 clamped with the locking plate mounting opening 18, and the locking block locking protrusion 21 is provided with a locking plate guide inclined surface 30 for easy docking, so that the clamping is firm and the structure is reliable.
[0023] The terminal locking plate 11 is provided with a locking plate prying opening 32 which is easy to open, so that it is convenient for personnel to operate when maintenance and replacement are required.
[0024] A terminal docking port 34 communicating with the terminal insertion cavity 14 is disposed at the front end of the terminal insertion cavity 14 , and an elastic clamping block 35 corresponding to the terminal clamping groove 8 is disposed at the bottom of the terminal insertion cavity 14 , and the connection terminal 2 is clamped in the terminal insertion cavity 14 .
[0025] The head of the sheath body 10 is a trapezoidal structure, and the fool-proof structural design can effectively prevent customers from installing it incorrectly.
[0026] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present invention are included in the protection scope of the present invention.
Claims
1. A vehicle sheath, comprising a terminal sheath (1) and a connection terminal (2) arranged in the terminal sheath (1), characterized in that: The wiring terminal (2) comprises a terminal plug-in portion (4) for plugging into a counterpart, a terminal reinforcement portion (5), a terminal wire crimping foot (6) and a terminal insulator foot (7) arranged in sequence from front to back, the terminal plug-in portion (4) having a terminal slot (8) at its bottom, the terminal sheath (1) comprising a sheath body (10) and a terminal locking plate (11), the rear end of the sheath body (10) being provided with a terminal mounting cavity assembly (16) arranged in two rows horizontally spaced apart from each other, the terminal mounting cavity assembly (16) comprising two terminal insertion cavities (14) for inserting the wiring terminal (2) and a sheath partition (15) arranged between the two terminal insertion cavities (14), the upper and lower ends of the sheath body (10) being provided with locking plate mounting openings (18) for docking with the terminal locking plate (11); The terminal locking plate (11) is provided with a locking block body (20) which is spaced apart and corresponds to the upper surface of the sheath partition (15); the locking block body (20) is provided with a locking block locking protrusion (21) for abutting against the rear end of the terminal reinforcement portion (5); the width of the locking block locking protrusion (21) is greater than the width of the sheath partition (15); and the sheath partition (15) is provided with a partition bayonet (22) corresponding to the locking block locking protrusion (21).
2. The vehicle cover according to claim 1, characterized in that: The terminal shield (1) further comprises a shield elastic transition portion (12) connecting the shield body (10) and the terminal locking plate (11); the terminal locking plate (11) can be flipped and docked with the locking plate mounting opening (18); the shield body (10), the terminal locking plate (11) and the shield elastic transition portion (12) are integrally injection-molded.
3. The vehicle cover according to claim 1, characterized in that: The terminal locking plate (11) is also provided with locking plate guide blocks (24) at intervals, and the sheath body (10) is provided with a sheath spacer (25) in the locking plate mounting opening (18), and the sheath spacer (25) divides the locking plate mounting opening (18) into a plurality of locking block insertion openings (26) corresponding to the locking block body (20) and a guide block positioning opening (27) for orienting the locking plate guide block (24).
4. The vehicle cover according to claim 1, characterized in that: The terminal locking plate (11) is provided with a locking block clamping block (29) that is clamped with the locking plate mounting opening (18), and the locking block locking protrusion (21) is provided with a locking plate guide inclined surface (30) that facilitates docking.
5. The vehicle cover according to claim 1, characterized in that: The terminal locking plate (11) is provided with a locking plate prying opening (32) for easy opening.
6. The vehicle cover according to claim 1, characterized in that: The front end of the terminal insertion cavity (14) is provided with a terminal docking port (34) communicating with the terminal insertion cavity (14), and the bottom of the terminal insertion cavity (14) is provided with an elastic card block (35) corresponding to the terminal card slot (8).
7. The vehicle cover according to claim 1, characterized in that: The head of the sheath body (10) is a trapezoidal structure.
