Plug-in locking structure of connector

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of electric connectors, in particular to a connector plugging and locking structure, which comprises a connecting plug, a connecting socket and a locking element, an installation panel is arranged on one side of the connecting plug, the connecting plug is provided with a locking sliding chute, the locking sliding chute comprises an end surface groove and a lateral sliding chute, and the end surface groove and the lateral sliding chute are arranged on the installation panel. Elastic elements are arranged at positions, close to the lateral sliding grooves, of the end face grooves; the locking element comprises a locking beam and sliding pins arranged on the two sides of the locking beam, locking blocks are arranged on the outer sides of the sliding pins, the sliding pins are arranged on the lateral sliding grooves in a sliding mode, and one end of the elastic element abuts against the locking beam; the connecting socket is provided with a locking groove, and one end of the connecting plug is inserted into the connecting socket. According to the energy storage connector, the phenomenon that the existing energy storage connector is easy to loosen and fall off after plugging is solved, the connecting plug and the connecting socket are locked and fixed through the locking element, the locking of the connector after plugging is realized, and the connection stability of the connector is ensured.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of electric connectors, in particular to a connector plug-in locking structure. Background Art

[0002] The energy storage connector is a connector specially used for connecting and transmitting electrical energy. The main functions of the energy storage connector are to provide current transmission, voltage distribution, and partial protection of the system battery pack. It needs to withstand high voltage and high current, and also have a sufficiently low contact resistance, so as to ensure stable current transmission and low energy consumption, and improve the efficiency of the entire energy storage system. When using the energy storage connector, the connector needs to maintain contact, and there must be no disconnection or loosening. Existing connectors are prone to loosening and falling off when affected by external forces, so it is necessary to improve the plug structure of the existing energy storage connector. Utility Model Content

[0003] In order to solve the above problems, the utility model provides a solution to the problem that the existing energy storage connector is prone to loosening and falling off after being plugged in. The connecting plug and the connecting socket are locked and fixed by a locking element, so that the connectors are locked after being plugged in, ensuring the stability of the connector connection and allowing the plugged connectors to maintain the transmission connector plug-in locking structure.

[0004] The technical solution adopted by the utility model is: a connector plug-in locking structure, including a connecting plug, a connecting socket and a locking element, wherein a mounting panel is arranged on one side of the connecting plug, a locking slide groove is arranged on the side of the connecting plug located on the mounting panel, the locking slide groove includes an end face groove and lateral slide grooves located on both sides of the end face groove, the lateral slide grooves are located on both sides of the connecting plug, and elastic elements are arranged at positions of the end face grooves close to the lateral slide grooves; the locking element includes a locking beam and sliding pins arranged on both sides of the locking beam, a locking block is arranged on the outer side of the sliding pin, the sliding pin can be slidably arranged on the lateral slide groove, and one end of the elastic element is pressed toward the locking beam; the connecting socket is provided with a locking groove, and one end of the connecting plug is inserted into the connecting socket to lock the locking block in conjunction with the locking groove.

[0005] A further improvement to the above scheme is that the connecting plug is provided with an insertion end, a sealing groove is provided between the insertion end and the locking slide groove, a sealing ring is installed in the sealing groove, and the connecting socket is provided with a locking cavity and an inserting cavity, and the insertion end is used to be inserted into the inserting cavity so that the insertion end and the locking slide groove are sealed and separated by the sealing ring.

[0006] A further improvement to the above scheme is that the locking cavity is provided with a locking step, the locking groove is provided on both sides of the locking cavity, the locking groove includes an entry portion and a locking portion, the entry portion is connected with the locking portion to form an L-shaped locking groove, when one end of the connecting plug is inserted into the connecting socket, the locking block enters from the entry portion, and under the action of the elastic element, the locking beam is pushed upward to drive the locking block to enter the locking portion.

[0007] A further improvement to the above scheme is that a limiting spring piece is provided on the mounting panel above the locking beam, and the limiting spring piece includes an embedded portion and a spring piece portion, one end of the embedded portion is embedded in the mounting panel, and the locking beam is provided with a positioning groove toward the spring piece portion, one end of the limiting spring piece is connected to the embedded portion, and the other end faces the locking beam, so as to limit the locking beam when the elastic element is pressed.

[0008] A further improvement to the above scheme is that sliding baffles are provided on both sides of the lateral slide groove, and sliding steps are provided on both sides of the sliding pin, and the sliding steps are used to cooperate with the sliding baffles to enable the sliding pin to keep sliding in the lateral slide groove.

[0009] A further improvement to the above scheme is that a sliding limit slot is provided in the lateral sliding slot, the sliding pin is provided with a sliding elastic buckle, an elastic slot is provided on the periphery of the sliding elastic buckle, the sliding elastic buckle can be slidably set in the sliding limit slot, one end of the sliding limit slot is provided with a limiting platform, and the limiting platform is used for limiting the sliding elastic buckle.

[0010] A further improvement to the above scheme is that one side of the locking beam can be sunk into the end face groove, elastic grooves are provided on both sides of the end face groove, positioning columns are provided in the elastic grooves, and a positioning sleeve is provided on the locking beam facing the positioning column, and the elastic element is a spring and is provided between the positioning column and the positioning sleeve.

[0011] A further improvement to the above solution is that a guide slope is provided on one side of the locking block, two locking blocks are provided, and the number of the locking grooves is the same as the number of the locking blocks.

[0012] A further improvement to the above solution is that an unlocking hole is provided at the opening of the connecting socket, and one end of the unlocking hole is connected to the locking beam so that an unlocking tool can be inserted to press and unlock the locking beam.

[0013] A further improvement to the above solution is that an insertion portion is provided in the connection socket, and the connection plug is provided with a mating cavity, and the insertion portion is used to be inserted into the mating cavity.

[0014] The beneficial effects of the utility model are:

[0015] Compared with the existing plug-in structure of connectors, the utility model is used to lock the connectors after plugging them together, which solves the problem that the existing energy storage connectors are prone to loosening and falling off after plugging them together. The connecting plug and the connecting socket are locked and fixed by the locking element to achieve the locking of the connectors after plugging them together, ensuring the stability of the connector connection and allowing the plugged connectors to maintain transmission.

[0016] The connector plug-in locking structure is provided with locking elements and locking grooves, and uses locking beams, sliding pins, elastic elements, etc. to lock the connector after plugging, thereby ensuring the stability and reliability of the connector. It can effectively prevent the connector from falling off or loosening under external forces such as vibration and impact, thereby improving the service life and stability of the connector. Locking can be achieved through the top pressure of the elastic element. The connector is smoother during the plug-in process, reducing the difficulty of operation and the possibility of misoperation, and improving the reliability of the connector. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] Figure 1 It is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the plug-in locking structure of the connector of the utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A three-dimensional schematic diagram of another state of the plug-in locking structure of the connector;

[0019] Figure 3 for Figure 1 An exploded schematic diagram of the plug-in locking structure of the connector;

[0020] Figure 4 for Figure 1 An exploded schematic diagram of the connector plug-in locking structure from another perspective;

[0021] Figure 5 for Figure 1 A top view of the connecting plug of the plug-in locking structure of the middle connector;

[0022] Figure 6 for Figure 5 Sectional view of AA in the middle;

[0023] Figure 7 It is a schematic diagram of the locking process of the locking element of the utility model.

[0024] Description of reference numerals: connecting plug 1, mounting panel 11, limiting spring piece 111, embedding portion 1111, spring piece portion 1112, end surface groove 12, elastic groove 121, positioning column 122, positioning sleeve 123, lateral sliding groove 13, sliding baffle 131, sliding limiting slot 132, elastic element 14, insertion end 15, sealing ring 16, plug-in cavity 17;

[0025] Connecting socket 2, locking groove 21, entry portion 211, locking portion 212, locking cavity 22, locking step 221, plug-in cavity 23, unlocking through hole 24, insertion portion 25;

[0026] The locking element 3 , the locking beam 31 , the sliding pin 32 , the sliding step 321 , the sliding elastic buckle 322 , the locking block 33 , and the guiding inclined surface 331 . DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0027] In order to facilitate the understanding of the present invention, the present invention will be described more fully below with reference to the relevant drawings. The preferred embodiments of the present invention are given in the drawings. However, the present invention can be implemented in many different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. On the contrary, the purpose of providing these embodiments is to make the understanding of the disclosure of the present invention more thorough and comprehensive.

[0028] It should be noted that when an element is referred to as being "fixed to" another element, it may be directly on the other element or there may be an intermediate element. When an element is considered to be "connected to" another element, it may be directly connected to the other element or there may be an intermediate element at the same time.

[0029] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as those commonly understood by those skilled in the art of the present invention. The terms used herein in the specification of the present invention are only for the purpose of describing specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the present invention.

[0030] like Figure 1 to Figure 7As shown, in one embodiment of the utility model, a connector plug-in locking structure is involved, including a connecting plug 1, a connecting socket 2 and a locking element 3, one side of the connecting plug 1 is provided with a mounting panel 11, and the connecting plug 1 is provided with a locking slide groove on the side of the mounting panel 11, the locking slide groove includes an end face groove 12 and lateral slide grooves 13 located on both sides of the end face groove 12, the lateral slide grooves 13 are located on both sides of the connecting plug 1, and the end face groove 12 is provided with an elastic element 14 near the lateral slide groove 13; the locking element 3 includes a locking beam 31 and sliding pins 32 arranged on both sides of the locking beam 31, the outer side of the sliding pin 32 is provided with a locking block 33, the sliding pin 32 can be slidably arranged on the lateral slide groove 13, and one end of the elastic element 14 is pressed toward the locking beam 31; the connecting socket 2 is provided with a locking groove 21, and one end of the connecting plug 1 is inserted into the connecting socket 2 to lock the locking block 33 with the locking groove 21. This embodiment is used to lock the connectors after they are plugged in, which solves the problem that the existing energy storage connectors are prone to loosening and falling off after plugging in. The connecting plug 1 and the connecting socket 2 are locked and fixed by the locking element 3, so that the connectors are locked after plugging in, ensuring the stability of the connector connection and allowing the relative connectors to maintain transmission.

[0031] The connector plug-in locking structure is provided with a locking element 3 and a locking groove 21, and uses a locking beam 31, a sliding pin 32, an elastic element 14, etc. to lock the connector after plugging, thereby ensuring the stability and reliability of the connector. It can effectively prevent the connector from falling off or loosening under the action of external forces such as vibration and impact, thereby improving the service life and stability of the connector. The locking can be achieved through the top pressure of the elastic element 14. The connector is smoother during the plug-in process, reducing the difficulty of operation and the possibility of misoperation, and improving the reliability of the connector.

[0032] The connecting plug 1 is provided with an insertion end 15, a sealing groove is provided between the insertion end 15 and the locking slide groove, a sealing ring 16 is installed in the sealing groove, and the connecting socket 2 is provided with a locking cavity 22 and an inserting cavity 23, and the insertion end 15 is used to be inserted into the inserting cavity 23, so that the insertion end 15 and the locking slide groove are sealed and separated by the sealing ring 16. In this embodiment, the insertion end 15 cooperates with the inserting cavity 23 to realize the plug-in of the connector, and the sealing ring 16 is provided for separation and sealing, which plays a sealing and protective role on the electrical connection part, thereby ensuring the reliability of the connector after plug-in.

[0033] The locking cavity 22 is provided with a locking step 221, and the locking groove 21 is provided on both sides of the locking cavity 22. The locking groove 21 includes an entry portion 211 and a locking portion 212. The entry portion 211 is connected with the locking portion 212 to form an L-shaped locking groove 21. When one end of the connecting plug 1 is inserted into the connecting socket 2, the locking block 33 enters from the entry portion 211, and pushes the locking beam 31 upward under the action of the elastic element 14 to drive the locking block 33 to enter the locking portion 212. In this embodiment, an L-shaped locking groove 21 formed by the entry portion 211 and the locking portion 212 is provided, and the locking block 33 slides and locks after entering, thereby realizing automatic locking, good locking effect, and reliable structure.

[0034] The mounting panel 11 is provided with a limit spring piece 111 above the locking beam 31. The limit spring piece 111 includes an embedded portion 1111 and a spring piece portion 1112. One end of the embedded portion 1111 is embedded in the mounting panel 11. The locking beam 31 is provided with a positioning groove 311 toward the spring piece portion 1112. One end of the limit spring piece 111 is connected to the embedded portion 1111 and the other end faces the locking beam 31, so as to limit the locking beam 31 when the elastic element 14 presses. In this embodiment, the spring piece portion 1112 is provided to lock and fix the locking beam 31, so as to fix it after locking, and prevent the locking from being unstable.

[0035] Sliding baffles 131 are provided on both sides of the lateral slide groove 13, and sliding steps 321 are provided on both sides of the sliding pin 32. The sliding steps 321 are used to cooperate with the sliding baffles 131 so that the sliding pin 32 can keep sliding in the lateral slide groove 13. In this embodiment, the sliding baffles 131 are provided to cooperate with the sliding steps 321 to form a sliding structure of the slide rail, thereby ensuring structural stability during the sliding process and allowing the sliding pin 32 to keep sliding in the lateral slide groove 13.

[0036] A sliding limit slot 132 is provided in the lateral slide slot 13, the sliding pin 32 is provided with a sliding elastic buckle 322, the outer periphery of the sliding elastic buckle 322 is provided with an elastic buckle 323, the sliding elastic buckle 322 can be slidably provided in the sliding limit slot 132, one end of the sliding limit slot 132 is provided with a limit platform, and the limit platform is used to limit the sliding elastic buckle 322. In this embodiment, the sliding limit slot 132 and the sliding limit buckle are provided to limit the sliding position, and are kept in the sliding elastic buckle 322 during the pressing process of the elastic element 14.

[0037] One side of the locking beam 31 can be sunk into the end surface groove 12, and elastic grooves 121 are provided on both sides of the end surface groove 12, and positioning columns 122 are provided in the elastic grooves 121. The locking beam 31 is provided with positioning sleeves 123 facing the positioning columns 122, and the elastic element 14 is a spring and is provided between the positioning columns 122 and the positioning sleeves 123. In this embodiment, the positioning columns 122 and the positioning sleeves 123 are provided to position the elastic element 14, thereby ensuring the stability of the elastic element 14 inside.

[0038] A guide slope 331 is provided on one side of the locking block 33, and two locking blocks 33 are provided. The number of the locking grooves 21 is the same as the number of the locking blocks 33. In this embodiment, two locking blocks 33 are used to cooperate with two locking grooves 21 for locking and fixing, and the structural locking is stable to ensure the structural reliability.

[0039] An unlocking hole 24 is provided at the opening of the connection socket 2, and one end of the unlocking hole 24 is connected to the locking beam 31, so that an unlocking tool can be inserted to press and unlock the locking beam 31. In this embodiment, the locking step 221 is used to lock the movement of the locking beam 31. When the elastic element 14 lifts the locking beam 31, locking is achieved. By inserting a tool into the unlocking hole 24 and pressing the locking beam 31 downward, the locking block 33 can be pulled out from the entry portion 211.

[0040] The connection socket 2 is provided with an insertion portion 25, and the connection plug 1 is provided with a mating cavity 17, and the insertion portion 25 is used to be inserted into the mating cavity 17. In this embodiment, the insertion portion 25 cooperates with the mating cavity 17 to achieve conductive transmission of the connector.

[0041] The above embodiments only express several implementation methods of the utility model, and the descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, but they cannot be understood as limiting the scope of the utility model patent. It should be pointed out that for ordinary technicians in this field, several modifications and improvements can be made without departing from the concept of the utility model, which all belong to the protection scope of the utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of the utility model patent shall be based on the attached claims.

Claims

1. A connector plug-in locking structure, characterized in that: The invention comprises a connecting plug, a connecting socket and a locking element, wherein a mounting panel is arranged on one side of the connecting plug, a locking slide groove is arranged on one side of the connecting plug located on the mounting panel, the locking slide groove comprises an end face groove and lateral slide grooves located on both sides of the end face groove, the lateral slide grooves are located on both sides of the connecting plug, and elastic elements are arranged at positions of the end face grooves close to the lateral slide grooves; the locking element comprises a locking beam and sliding pins arranged on both sides of the locking beam, a locking block is arranged on the outer side of the sliding pin, the sliding pin can be slidably arranged on the lateral slide groove, and one end of the elastic element is pressed toward the locking beam; the connecting socket is provided with a locking groove, and one end of the connecting plug is inserted into the connecting socket so as to lock the locking block in cooperation with the locking groove; One side of the locking beam can be sunk into the end surface groove, and elastic grooves are arranged on both sides of the end surface groove, and positioning columns are arranged in the elastic grooves.

2. The connector plug-in locking structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connecting plug is provided with an insertion end, a sealing groove is provided between the insertion end and the locking slide groove, a sealing ring is installed in the sealing groove, and the connecting socket is provided with a locking cavity and an inserting cavity, and the insertion end is used to be inserted into the inserting cavity so that the insertion end and the locking slide groove are sealed and separated by the sealing ring.

3. The connector plug-in locking structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: The locking cavity is provided with a locking step, and the locking groove is provided on both sides of the locking cavity. The locking groove includes an entry portion and a locking portion. The entry portion is connected with the locking portion to form an L-shaped locking groove. When one end of the connecting plug is inserted into the connecting socket, the locking block enters from the entry portion, and under the action of the elastic element, the locking beam is pushed upward to drive the locking block to enter the locking portion.

4. The connector plug-in locking structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mounting panel is provided with a limiting spring sheet above the locking beam, and the limiting spring sheet includes an embedded portion and a spring sheet portion. One end of the embedded portion is embedded in the mounting panel, and the locking beam is provided with a positioning groove toward the spring sheet portion. One end of the limiting spring sheet is connected to the embedded portion and the other end faces the locking beam, so as to limit the locking beam when the elastic element is pressed.

5. The connector plug-in locking structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: Sliding baffles are arranged on both sides of the lateral sliding groove, and sliding steps are arranged on both sides of the sliding pin. The sliding steps are used to cooperate with the sliding baffles so that the sliding pin keeps sliding in the lateral sliding groove.

6. The connector plug-in locking structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: A sliding limit slot is arranged in the lateral sliding slot, a sliding elastic buckle is arranged on the sliding pin, an elastic slot is arranged on the periphery of the sliding elastic buckle, the sliding elastic buckle can be slidably arranged in the sliding limit slot, a limiting platform is arranged at one end of the sliding limit slot, and the limiting platform is used for limiting the sliding elastic buckle.

7. The connector plug-in locking structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The locking beam is provided with a positioning sleeve facing the positioning column, and the elastic element is a spring, and is arranged between the positioning column and the positioning sleeve.

8. The connector plug-in locking structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: One side of the locking block is provided with a guiding inclined surface, two locking blocks are provided, and the number of the locking grooves is the same as the number of the locking blocks.

9. The connector plug-in locking structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: An unlocking hole is provided at the opening of the connecting socket, and one end of the unlocking hole is connected to the locking beam so that an unlocking tool can be inserted to press and unlock the locking beam.

10. The connector plug-in locking structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connection socket is provided with an insertion portion, the connection plug is provided with a mating cavity, and the insertion portion is used to be inserted into the mating cavity.

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