Reinforcing assembly, connector and vehicle

Abstract

A reinforcing assembly, a connector and a vehicle, the reinforcing assembly comprises a first reinforcing mechanism and a second reinforcing mechanism, the first reinforcing mechanism is connected with the second reinforcing mechanism, the first reinforcing mechanism comprises a first plug connector, the second reinforcing mechanism comprises a second plug connector, the first plug connector is used for being clamped with a terminal at a first position, and the second plug connector is used for being clamped with the terminal at a second position. And the second plug connector is used for being clamped with the locking assembly so as to maintain the clamping state of the locking assembly on the terminal at the second position, so that the reinforcing assembly can reinforce the primary self-locking force of the terminal and provide an independent locking force, and the first reinforcing mechanism and the second reinforcing mechanism only need to be installed once.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of line end connectors, in particular to a reinforcement component, a connector and a vehicle. Background Art

[0002] A connector, also known as a connector, a connector, a plug or a socket, is a device used to connect a circuit conductor to another circuit conductor, or a transmission element to another transmission element. In two circuit subsystems, the connector provides a separable interface, usually installed on a cable (cable) or device for electrical connection of the transmission system.

[0003] In existing wire-end connectors, usually only one of the terminal primary locking reinforcement mechanism and the terminal secondary reinforcement mechanism is used, or both are installed in steps, which has the risk of terminal retreat and cumbersome installation. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of the utility model is to provide a reinforcement component, a connector and a vehicle, which solves the problem that only one of the terminal primary locking reinforcement mechanism and the terminal secondary reinforcement mechanism is used, or both are installed in steps, there is a risk of terminal retreat and the installation is complicated.

[0005] In order to achieve the purpose of the utility model, the utility model provides the following technical solutions:

[0006] In the first aspect, the utility model provides a reinforcement assembly, including a first reinforcement mechanism and a second reinforcement mechanism, the first reinforcement mechanism and the second reinforcement mechanism are connected, the first reinforcement mechanism includes a first connector, the second reinforcement mechanism includes a second connector, the first connector and the second connector are spaced apart, the first connector is used to engage with a terminal in a first position, and the second connector is used to engage with a locking assembly to maintain the locking assembly in the second position of the terminal.

[0007] In one embodiment, the first reinforcing mechanism further includes a first connector, the first connector includes a first insertion strip and a stopper, one end of the first insertion strip is connected to the first connector, the stopper is connected to the first insertion strip, and the stopper is used to engage with the terminal at the first position.

[0008] In one embodiment, there are a plurality of the stoppers, and the plurality of the stoppers are spaced apart and arranged on the first inserting strip.

[0009] In one embodiment, there are a plurality of the first inserting strips, one end of each of the plurality of the first inserting strips is connected to the first connecting member, and the plurality of the first inserting strips are parallel to each other.

[0010] In one embodiment, the first reinforcing mechanism further includes a first clamping member, which is located between two adjacent first insertion strips, one end of the first clamping member is connected to the first connecting member, and the other end is used to clamp with the locking assembly.

[0011] In one embodiment, the second reinforcement mechanism also includes a second connecting member, the second plug-in member includes a second insertion strip and a wedge, one end of the second insertion strip is connected to the second connecting member, the wedge is connected to the second insertion strip, the wedge is used to engage with the locking assembly to maintain the locking assembly in the second position of the terminal, and the second connecting member is connected to the first connecting member.

[0012] In one embodiment, there are a plurality of wedges, and the plurality of wedges are spaced apart in the length direction of the second insertion strip and are all connected to the surface of the second insertion strip facing the first connector.

[0013] In one embodiment, there are a plurality of the second inserting strips, one end of each of the plurality of the second inserting strips is connected to the second connecting member, and the plurality of the second inserting strips are parallel to each other.

[0014] In one embodiment, the first connecting member includes a first connecting portion, and the second connecting member includes a second connecting portion, and the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion are detachably connected.

[0015] In the second aspect, the utility model also provides a connector, comprising a base, a locking assembly and a reinforcement assembly described in any one of the various embodiments of the first aspect, the locking assembly is connected to the base, the reinforcement assembly is connected to the locking assembly, the base and the locking assembly are used for terminal insertion, the reinforcement assembly is used to snap-on with the terminal, the locking assembly has an insertion hole, and the insertion hole is used for another terminal to insert into the reinforcement assembly.

[0016] In one embodiment, the connector also includes a terminal, the terminal includes a column and a first protrusion, the first protrusion is connected to the outer peripheral surface of the column, the cross-sectional shape of the column at any position is rectangular, the column includes an abutment surface and a clamping surface opposite to each other in the length direction, the abutment surface is opposite to the plug-in hole, the clamping surface is clamped with the block of the reinforcement component, and the first protrusion is clamped with the locking component.

[0017] In one embodiment, a first slide groove is formed between the locking assembly and the base, the stopper is received in the first slide groove, and the stopper and the clamping surface are opposite to each other in the length direction of the terminal.

[0018] In one embodiment, the locking assembly includes a first baffle and an elastic member, one end of the elastic member is connected to the first baffle, the end of the elastic member away from the first baffle is opposite to the first protrusion in the length direction of the terminal, and the end of the elastic member away from the first baffle is used for elastic deformation in a direction close to or away from the first baffle; a second slide groove is formed between the elastic member and the first baffle, the wedge is accommodated in the second slide groove, and abuts against the first baffle and the elastic member.

[0019] In one embodiment, a first opening is formed between the base and the locking assembly, the locking assembly has a second opening, the first connector is used to be inserted into the first slide groove of the connector through the first opening, and the second connector is used to be inserted into the second slide groove of the connector through the second opening simultaneously.

[0020] In a third aspect, the present invention further provides a vehicle, comprising the connector described in each embodiment of the second aspect.

[0021] By setting a first reinforcement mechanism and a second reinforcement mechanism, the first reinforcement mechanism and the second reinforcement mechanism are connected, the first reinforcement mechanism includes a first connector, and the second reinforcement mechanism includes a second connector. The first connector is used to engage with the terminal at a first position, and the second connector is used to engage with the locking assembly to maintain the locking state of the locking assembly to the terminal at the second position, so that the reinforcement assembly can strengthen the self-locking force of the terminal and provide an independent locking force, and the first reinforcement mechanism and the second reinforcement mechanism only need to be installed once. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0022] In order to more clearly illustrate the implementation methods of the utility model or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings required for use in the implementation methods or the description of the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some implementation methods of the utility model. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying creative work.

[0023] Figure 1 is a structural diagram of a connector of an embodiment;

[0024] Figure 2 is an exploded view of a connector of an embodiment;

[0025] Figure 3 is a top view of a board terminal of an embodiment;

[0026] Figure 4 is a structural diagram of a terminal of an embodiment;

[0027] Figure 5is a side view of a terminal of an embodiment;

[0028] Figure 6 is a cross-sectional view of a connector of an embodiment;

[0029] Figure 7 is a structural diagram of a reinforcement assembly of an embodiment;

[0030] Figure 8 is a structural diagram of a first reinforcing mechanism of an embodiment;

[0031] Fig. 9 is a structural diagram of a second reinforcing mechanism of an embodiment.

[0032] Description of reference numerals:

[0033] 100-connector;

[0034] 10-base, 11-housing, 12-base, 13-installation space, 14-first terminal hole, 15-first installation portion, 16-first supporting structure, 17-second supporting structure;

[0035] 20-sealing ring;

[0036] 30-locking assembly, 31-main body, 311-plug hole, 312-second terminal hole, 313-second mounting portion, 314-structural hole, 315-positioning hole, 316-first boss, 317-first clamping groove, 318-second clamping groove, 32-first slide groove, 321-first opening, 33-first baffle, 34-elastic member, 341-third connecting portion, 342-elastic portion, 343-second protrusion, 35-second slide groove, 351-second opening, 352-third opening, 36-second baffle;

[0037] 40-reinforcement assembly, 41-first reinforcement mechanism, 411-first plug-in connector, 4111-first insertion strip, 4112-block, 4113-first reinforcement rib, 4114-guide surface, 412-first connecting member, 4121-first connecting portion, 413-first clamping member, 414-second clamping member, 415-second reinforcement rib, 42-second reinforcement mechanism, 421-second plug-in connector, 4211-second insertion strip, 4212-wedge, 4213-second boss, 422-second connecting member, 4221-second connecting portion;

[0038] 50-terminal, 51-column, 511-abutting surface, 512-clamping surface, 52-first protrusion, 521-inclined surface, 522-parallel surface, 523-locking surface, 53-connecting piece, 531-base plate, 532-first clamping piece, 533-second clamping piece, 534-installing piece;

[0039] 200-board end connector, 201-board end terminal, 202-fixing structure, 203-positioning piece. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0040] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the utility model to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the utility model, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the utility model.

[0041] It should be noted that when a component is said to be "fixed to" another component, it can be directly on the other component or there can be a central component. When a component is said to be "connected to" another component, it can be directly connected to the other component or there can be a central component at the same time.

[0042] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used in this utility model have the same meaning as those commonly understood by technicians in the technical field of this utility model. The terms used in the specification of this utility model are only for the purpose of describing specific embodiments and are not intended to limit this utility model. The term "and / or" used in this utility model includes any and all combinations of one or more related listed items.

[0043] In conjunction with the accompanying drawings, some embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below. In the absence of conflict, the following embodiments and features in the embodiments can be combined with each other.

[0044] Please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 3 The present invention provides a vehicle (not shown), including the connector 100 in the embodiment of the present invention. Optionally, the vehicle can be a fuel vehicle, an electric vehicle, a hybrid vehicle, etc., without limitation. Optionally, the vehicle also includes a board-end connector 200, and the connector 100 in the embodiment of the present invention is connected to the board-end connector 200. Optionally, please refer to Figure 3 The board-end connector 200 is provided with a board-end terminal 201, which is used to be electrically connected to the terminal 50 of the connector 100. Optionally, the board-end connector 200 is provided with a fixing structure 202 for connecting and fixing with the base 10 of the connector 100, which structure is relatively conventional and will not be repeated.

[0045] The vehicle provided by the utility model realizes electrical connection between the electrical components of the vehicle by adopting the connector 100 in the embodiment of the utility model, and the connector 100 has a good fixing effect on the terminal 50, and the connector 100 is quick to install.

[0046] Please refer to Figures 1 to 5 The utility model also provides a connector 100, including a base 10, a sealing ring 20, a locking assembly 30 and a reinforcing assembly 40 in an embodiment of the utility model, the locking assembly 30 is connected to the base 10, the reinforcing assembly 40 is connected to the locking assembly 30, the base 10 and the locking assembly 30 are used for inserting the terminal 50, the reinforcing assembly 40 is used for clamping with the terminal 50, the locking assembly 30 has a plug hole 311, the plug hole 311 is used for another terminal 50 to insert the reinforcing assembly 40.

[0047] The base 10 includes a housing 11 and a base 12. The housing 11 encloses an installation space 13, and the base 12 is received in the installation space 13. The base 12 is provided with a first terminal hole 14, and the first terminal hole 14 is used to receive the terminal 50 in the embodiment of the utility model.

[0048] Optionally, there are multiple first terminal holes 14 , and the multiple first terminal holes 14 are spaced apart in the length direction and / or the width direction of the base 12 .

[0049] Optionally, a first mounting portion 15 is provided at each end of the base 12 in the length direction, and the first mounting portion 15 is used to be clamped and fixed with the locking assembly 30 .

[0050] Optionally, a first supporting structure 16 and a second supporting structure 17 extending along the length direction of the base 12 are provided on the base 12 , and the first supporting structure 16 and the second supporting structure 17 are used to abut against the locking assembly 30 to provide supporting force for the locking assembly 30 .

[0051] Optionally, the base 10 may be made of a material with good insulation, high melting point and certain structural strength, specifically polyvinyl chloride, polyurethane, polypropylene, phenolic resin and epoxy resin, etc., without limitation.

[0052] The sealing ring 20 is annular, and is received in the installation space 13 and sleeved on the outer peripheral wall of the base 12. Optionally, the sealing ring 20 can be made of a waterproof and elastic material, specifically rubber, silicone, plastic, etc., without limitation.

[0053] By setting the sealing ring 20, when the connector 100 is connected to the board-end connector 200, the inner ring of the sealing ring 20 abuts against the base 12, and the outer ring of the sealing ring 20 abuts against the board-end connector 200 to fill the gap between the connector 100 and the board-end connector 200 to prevent water from entering.

[0054] The locking assembly 30 is connected to the base 10 and is partially accommodated in the installation space 13. The locking assembly 30 includes a main body 31, and the main body 31 has a plug hole 311 and a second terminal hole 312. The second terminal hole 312 is used to install the terminal 50 and is fixed with the terminal 50. The plug hole 311 is opposite to and connected with the second terminal hole 312, and the second terminal hole 312 is opposite to and connected with the first terminal hole 14. Optionally, there are multiple second terminal holes 312, and the multiple second terminal holes 312 are arranged in a one-to-one correspondence with the multiple first terminal holes 14.

[0055] Optionally, in the length direction of the locking assembly 30, the two ends of the main body 31 are respectively provided with second mounting portions 313, and the second mounting portions 313 are used to be clamped and fixed with the first mounting portion 15, so that the locking assembly 30 and the base 10 are correctly installed and will not fall off. Optionally, the first mounting portion 15 and the second mounting portion 313 can also be connected and fixed by screw connection, magnetic attraction, riveting, etc., without limitation.

[0056] Optionally, a structural hole 314 is opened between any two adjacent second terminal holes 312 in the length direction of the locking assembly 30. The structural hole 314 is used to make the injection molding material evenly distributed and facilitate the locking assembly 30 to be removed from the manufacturing mold (not shown) when the locking assembly 30 is manufactured by the injection molding process.

[0057] Optionally, in the length direction of the locking assembly 30, the main body 31 is also provided with a plurality of spaced positioning holes 315, and the aforementioned board-end connector 200 is correspondingly provided with a plurality of spaced positioning pieces 203, and the plurality of positioning pieces 203 are inserted into the plurality of positioning holes 315 one by one, so that the board-end connector 200 and the connector 100 can be quickly positioned and correctly connected, and the terminal 50 can be prevented from being damaged by a connection error, thereby improving the production speed and production efficiency. Optionally, the material used by the locking assembly 30 is similar to that of the aforementioned base 10, and can be used for reference only, and no further description is given.

[0058] The connector 100 of the present invention realizes the connection and fixation between the connector 100 and the board-end connector 200 by setting the base 10, the sealing ring 20, the locking assembly 30, the terminal 50 and the reinforcing assembly 40 in the embodiment of the present invention, so that the two circuit subsystems are electrically connected and the connector 100 and the board-end connector 200 have good waterproofness. The locking assembly 30 is engaged with the engaging surface 512 of the terminal 50 to provide a self-locking force. At the same time, the first protrusion 52 is engaged with the reinforcing assembly 40, which strengthens the self-locking force of the terminal 50 and provides an independent locking force. The installation of the reinforcing assembly 40 is simple and fast.

[0059] Please refer to Figure 4-Figure 5The connector 100 also includes a terminal 50, which includes a column 51 and a first protrusion 52. The first protrusion 52 is connected to the outer peripheral surface of the column 51. The cross-sectional shape of the column 51 at any position is rectangular. The column 51 includes an abutment surface 511 and a clamping surface 512 opposite to each other in the length direction. The abutment surface 511 is opposite to the plug-in hole 311, and the clamping surface 512 is clamped with the stop block 4112 of the reinforcement component 40. The first protrusion 52 is clamped with the locking component 30.

[0060] Optionally, the abutting surface 511 is opposite to the aforementioned plug hole 311, and is used to abut against the board terminal 201 to form an electrical connection. Optionally, the first protrusion 52 is used to engage with the elastic member 34 of the locking assembly 30, and the first protrusion 52 and the engaging surface 512 are both used to prevent the terminal 50 from moving from the abutting surface 511 to the engaging surface 512.

[0061] Optionally, the column 51 is hollow, and the abutment surface 511 is used to close the opening of the end of the column 51 away from the connecting piece 53. Optionally, the opening of the end of the column 51 opposite to the plug hole 311 may not be closed, and the board terminal 201 may be inserted into the opening and electrically connected to the terminal 50 in the embodiment of the utility model.

[0062] Optionally, the first protrusion 52 includes a bevel 521, a parallel surface 522 and a locking surface 523 connected in sequence, one end of the bevel 521 is connected to the outer peripheral surface of the column 51, and the other end is connected to the parallel surface 522, the end of the parallel surface 522 away from the bevel 521 is connected to the locking surface 523, and the end of the locking surface 523 away from the parallel surface 522 is connected to the outer peripheral surface of the column 51, the bevel 521 is used to squeeze the locking assembly 30 of the connector 100 so that the terminal 50 can be inserted into the second terminal hole 312, and the locking surface 523 is used to engage with the elastic member 34 of the locking assembly 30.

[0063] Optionally, there is a first angle A between the outer peripheral surface of the column 51 connected to the inclined surface 521 and the inclined surface 521, which satisfies 30°≤A≤60°, and can be 30°, 45°, and 60°, etc., without limitation. Optionally, the outer peripheral surface of the column 51 connected to the inclined surface 521 and the parallel surface 522 are arranged in parallel. Optionally, there is a second angle B between the outer peripheral surface of the column 51 connected to the locking surface 523 and the locking surface 523, which satisfies 30°≤B≤90°, and can be 30°, 45°, 60°, and 90°, etc., without limitation.

[0064] Optionally, the terminal 50 further includes a connecting piece 53, which is connected to one end of the column 51 close to the clamping surface 512, and is used to be electrically connected to a wire (not shown). The connecting piece 53 includes a substrate 531, two first clips 532 and two second clips 533, the two first clips 532 are respectively arranged on both sides of one end of the substrate 531 close to the column 51, and the two second clips 533 are respectively arranged on both sides of one end of the substrate 531 away from the column 51, and the first clip 532 and the second clip 533 are used to fix the wire and be electrically connected to the wire.

[0065] Optionally, the end of the substrate 531 away from the column 51 is also connected to a mounting piece 534, and the mounting piece 534 is used by the operator to insert the terminal 50 into the connector 100. Optionally, the connecting piece 53 can be an integral structure made by an integral molding process with the column 51, or connected and fixed to the column 51 by welding or other methods, without limitation.

[0066] Optionally, the first clip 532 is smoothly connected to the base plate 531, so that when the first clip 532 is bent to fix the wire, the first clip 532 and the base plate 531 will not be broken. Optionally, the second clip 533 is smoothly connected to the base plate 531. Optionally, the mounting piece 534 is smoothly connected to the base plate 531, so that the sharp part of the connection between the mounting piece 534 and the base plate 531 will not cause damage to other components and operators.

[0067] Optionally, the terminal 50 may be made of a material with good conductivity, high melting point and easy processing and forming, specifically copper, copper alloy, steel and nickel, etc., without limitation. Optionally, the outer peripheral surface of the terminal 50 may be covered with an electroplating layer to improve the durability, conductivity and high temperature resistance of the terminal 50, and the electroplating layer may be made of nickel, silver, gold and tin, etc., without limitation.

[0068] Optionally, the cross-sectional shape of any position of the column 51 is a rectangle. Optionally, the cross-sectional shape of any position of the column 51 may also be a triangle, a polygon, an ellipse, a non-circle, etc., without limitation. Optionally, the cross-sectional shape of any position of the aforementioned first protrusion 52 is similar to the cross-sectional shape of any position of the column 51, which can be used as a reference and will not be repeated. Optionally, the connection between any two adjacent outer wall surfaces of the column head is chamfered so that the sharp part of the terminal 50 will not cause damage to other components and operators.

[0069] Optionally, the cross-sectional shape of any position of the aforementioned board terminal 201 is similar to the cross-sectional shape of any position of the column 51, which can be used as a reference and will not be repeated. Optionally, the cross-sectional shape of any position of the aforementioned first terminal hole 14 is similar to the cross-sectional shape of any position of the column 51, which can be used as a reference and will not be repeated, so that the terminal 50 can be inserted in a matching manner. Optionally, the cross-sectional shape of any position of the aforementioned second terminal hole 312 is similar to the cross-sectional shape of any position of the column 51, which can be used as a reference and will not be repeated, so that the terminal 50 can be inserted in a matching manner.

[0070] By setting the terminal 50, the terminal 50 includes a column 51 and a first protrusion 52, the first protrusion 52 is connected to the outer peripheral surface of the column 51, the cross-sectional shape of the column 51 at any position is rectangular, the column 51 includes an abutment surface 511 and a clamping surface 512 opposite to each other in the length direction, the abutment surface 511 is opposite to the plug-in hole 311, the clamping surface 512 is clamped with the stop block 4112 of the reinforcement component 40, and the first protrusion 52 is clamped with the locking component 30, so that the terminal 50 can be clamped and fixed with the locking component 30 and the reinforcement component 40, and can be electrically connected to the board end terminal 201.

[0071] Please refer to Figure 6 A first slide groove 32 is formed between the locking assembly 30 and the base 10 . The first connector 411 of the reinforcing assembly 40 in the embodiment of the utility model is received in the first slide groove 32 . The first connector 411 and the aforementioned snap-on surface 512 are opposite to each other in the length direction of the terminal 50 .

[0072] By setting a first slide groove 32 between the locking assembly 30 and the base 10, the first connector 411 of the aforementioned reinforcement assembly 40 is accommodated in the first slide groove 32, and the first connector 411 and the aforementioned snap-in surface 512 are opposite to each other in the length direction of the terminal 50, so that the reinforcement assembly 40 can be connected to the locking assembly 30 and can provide a separate locking force for the terminal 50.

[0073] Please refer to Figure 2 and Figure 6 The locking assembly 30 also includes a first baffle 33 and an elastic member 34. One end of the first baffle 33 is connected to the aforementioned main body 31, and the other end extends along the height direction of the main body 31 to be flush with the plug-in hole 311. One end of the elastic member 34 is connected to the first baffle 33. The end of the elastic member 34 away from the first baffle 33 is opposite to the first protrusion 52 in the length direction of the terminal 50, and the end of the elastic member 34 away from the first baffle 33 is used for elastic deformation in a direction close to or away from the first baffle 33. A second slide groove 35 is formed between the elastic member 34 and the first baffle 33. The second plug-in member 421 of the reinforcement assembly 40 in the embodiment of the utility model is accommodated in the second slide groove 35 and abuts against the first baffle 33 and the elastic member 34.

[0074] Optionally, the elastic member 34 includes a third connecting portion 341, an elastic portion 342 and a second protrusion 343, one end of the third connecting portion 341 is connected to one end of the first baffle 33 close to the base 10, and the other end protrudes from the surface of the first baffle 33 and is connected to one end of the elastic portion 342, the elastic portion 342 extends along the length direction of the terminal 50, and the elastic portion 342 is used to elastically deform in a direction approaching or away from the first baffle 33, and the second protrusion 343 is connected to the surface of the elastic portion 342 facing the terminal 50, and is opposite to the first protrusion 52 in the length direction of the terminal 50.

[0075] Optionally, there are multiple elastic members 34, and the multiple elastic members 34 are arranged in a one-to-one correspondence at the multiple second terminal holes 312. Optionally, there are multiple second slide grooves 35, and in the width direction of the locking assembly 30, a second slide groove 35 is arranged between two adjacent second terminal holes 312. Optionally, the connection between the third connecting portion 341 and the elastic portion 342 is rounded to reduce the stress at the connection between the third connecting portion 341 and the elastic portion 342, and prevent the elastic portion 342 from breaking when elastic deformation occurs.

[0076] Optionally, the locking assembly 30 also includes a second baffle 36, one end of which is connected to the first baffle 33, and the other end is connected to the base 12 of the base 10. The second baffle 36 is used to cover the opening of the aforementioned first slide groove 32 in the length direction and provide limiting and protective effects on the reinforcement assembly 40.

[0077] By providing a first baffle plate 33 and an elastic member 34, one end of the first baffle plate 33 is connected to the aforementioned main body 31, and the other end extends along the height direction of the main body 31 to be flush with the plug-in hole 311, one end of the elastic member 34 is connected to the first baffle plate 33, and the end of the elastic member 34 away from the first baffle plate 33 is opposite to the first protrusion 52 in the length direction of the terminal 50, and the end of the elastic member 34 away from the first baffle plate 33 is used for elastic deformation in a direction close to or away from the first baffle plate 33, and a second slide groove 35 is formed between the elastic member 34 and the first baffle plate 33, and the second plug-in member 421 of the aforementioned reinforcement component 40 is accommodated in the second slide groove 35 and abuts against the first baffle plate 33 and the elastic member 34, so that the locking component 30 can provide a self-locking force for the terminal 50, and the reinforcement component 40 can be inserted into the first slide groove 32 and the second slide groove 35 to connect with the locking component 30, thereby strengthening the self-locking force of the terminal 50 and providing an independent locking force, and at the same time, the first baffle plate 33 provides a limiting effect and a protective effect on the reinforcement component 40.

[0078] Please refer to Figure 2A first opening 321 is formed between the base 10 and the locking assembly 30, and a second opening 351 is formed in the locking assembly 30. The first connector 411 of the reinforcing assembly 40 is used to be inserted into the first slide groove 32 of the connector 100 through the first opening 321, and the second connector 421 of the reinforcing assembly 40 is used to be inserted into the second slide groove 35 of the connector 100 through the second opening 351 simultaneously.

[0079] Optionally, another opening of the first slide slot 32 opposite to the first opening 321 is blocked by the second baffle 36. Optionally, another opening of the second slide slot 35 opposite to the second opening 351 is blocked by the first baffle 33.

[0080] Optionally, the second slide groove 35 also has a third opening 352 extending along the length direction of the second slide groove 35. The aforementioned main body 31 is provided with a first boss 316 at the third opening 352. The first boss 316 is multiple and corresponding to the multiple second terminal holes 312. The first boss 316 is used to abut against the reinforcement component 40 to provide limiting and supporting functions for the reinforcement component 40.

[0081] By setting a first opening 321 between the base 10 and the locking assembly 30, and setting a second opening 351 in the locking assembly 30, the first connector 411 of the reinforcing assembly 40 is used to be inserted into the first slide groove 32 of the connector 100 through the first opening 321, and the second connector 421 of the reinforcing assembly 40 is used to be inserted into the second slide groove 35 of the connector 100 through the second opening 351 simultaneously, so that the reinforcing assembly 40 can be inserted into the first slide groove 32 and the second slide groove 35 at one time from the side of the locking assembly 30, which is quick to install and improves the production speed.

[0082] Please refer to Figure 7 The utility model also provides a reinforcement component 40, including a first reinforcement mechanism 41 and a second reinforcement mechanism 42, the first reinforcement mechanism 41 and the second reinforcement mechanism 42 are connected, the first reinforcement mechanism 41 includes a first connector 411, the second reinforcement mechanism 42 includes a second connector 421, the first connector 411 and the second connector 421 are spaced apart, the first connector 411 is used to engage with the terminal 50 at the first position, and the second connector 421 is used to engage with the locking component 30 to maintain the locking state of the locking component 30 to the first protrusion 52 of the terminal 50 at the second position.

[0083] Optionally, the first plug-in component 411 is used to be inserted into the first slide groove 32 of the connector 100 from the aforementioned first opening 321, and is engaged with the engaging surface 512 of the aforementioned terminal 50 at the first position. Optionally, the second plug-in component 421 is used to be inserted into the second slide groove 35 of the connector 100 from the aforementioned second opening 351, and is engaged with the first baffle 33 and the elastic component 34. Optionally, the material used by the reinforcing mechanism is similar to that of the aforementioned base 10, which can be referred to and will not be described in detail.

[0084] The utility model also provides a reinforcing component 40, which is provided with a first reinforcing mechanism 41 and a second reinforcing mechanism 42. The first reinforcing mechanism 41 and the second reinforcing mechanism 42 are connected, the first reinforcing mechanism 41 includes a first connector 411, and the second reinforcing mechanism 42 includes a second connector 421. The first connector 411 and the second connector 421 are arranged at intervals, the first connector 411 is used to engage with the terminal 50 at the first position, and the second connector 421 is used to abut against the locking component 30 to keep the locking component 30 engaged with the terminal 50 at the second position, so that the reinforcing component 40 can strengthen the self-locking force provided by the locking component 30 for the terminal 50, and provide an independent locking force to prevent the terminal 50 from moving from the abutting surface 511 to the engaging surface 512, and the first reinforcing mechanism 41 and the second reinforcing mechanism 42 are inserted into the first slide groove 32 and the second slide groove 35 respectively from the side of the locking component 30 at the same time, so that the installation is fast and easy, and the production speed is improved.

[0085] Please refer to Figure 8 The first reinforcing mechanism 41 also includes a first connecting member 412, and the first plug-in member 411 includes a first plug-in strip 4111 and a stopper 4112. One end of the first plug-in strip 4111 is connected to the first connecting member 412, and the stopper 4112 is connected to the first plug-in strip 4111. The stopper 4112 and the first plug-in strip 4111 are used to insert the first slide groove 32 of the connector 100 from the aforementioned first opening 321, and the stopper 4112 is used to engage with the engaging surface 512 of the terminal 50 at the first position.

[0086] Optionally, the first connector 411 and the first connector 412 may be an integrated structure, or may be detachably connected by means of snap connection, screw connection, magnetic attraction, etc., without limitation. Optionally, the second connector 421 and the second connector 422 may be an integrated structure, or may be detachably connected by means of snap connection, screw connection, magnetic attraction, etc., without limitation.

[0087] Optionally, one end of the stopper 4112 for inserting into the first slide groove 32 is chamfered to prevent the sharp portion of the stopper 4112 from causing damage to other components and operators.

[0088] Optionally, a first reinforcing rib 4113 is provided at the connection between the first insertion strip 4111 and the stop block 4112 to make the connection between the first insertion strip 4111 and the stop block 4112 more secure, thereby preventing the stop block 4112 from breaking and detaching from the first insertion strip 4111 when the first insertion strip 4111 and the stop block 4112 are inserted into the first sliding groove 32, thereby losing the limiting effect on the terminal 50.

[0089] Optionally, a guide surface 4114 is provided at one end of the first insertion strip 4111 for inserting into the first slide groove 32, and the two guide surfaces 4114 are relatively arranged on both sides of the first insertion strip 4111 in the width direction, and the interval distance between the two guide surfaces 4114 gradually decreases along the insertion direction of the first insertion strip 4111, so that the first insertion strip 4111 can be quickly positioned to the entrance of the first slide groove 32, while preventing the sharp part of the first insertion strip 4111 from causing damage to other components and operators.

[0090] By providing a first inserting strip 4111 and a stopper 4112, one end of the first inserting strip 4111 is connected to the first connecting member 412, the stopper 4112 is connected to the first inserting strip 4111, the stopper 4112 and the first inserting strip 4111 are used to be inserted into the first slide groove 32 of the connector 100 from the aforementioned first opening 321, and the stopper 4112 is used to be engaged with the engaging surface 512 of the terminal 50 at the first position, so that the first inserting strip 4111 and the first stopper 4112 can be installed into the locking assembly 30 at the same time, and provide a separate locking force for the terminal 50 to prevent the terminal 50 from moving from the abutting surface 511 to the engaging surface 512.

[0091] Please refer to Figure 8 There are multiple stoppers 4112 , and the multiple stoppers 4112 are arranged at intervals on the first inserting strip 4111 .

[0092] By providing a plurality of stoppers 4112, the plurality of stoppers 4112 are spaced apart on the first inserting strip 4111, so that the plurality of stoppers 4112 and the first inserting strip 4111 can be inserted into the first sliding groove 32 at one time, so that the plurality of stoppers 4112 do not need to be assembled separately, thereby improving production speed and production efficiency.

[0093] Please refer to Figure 8 , there are multiple first plug strips 4111, one end of each of the multiple first plug strips 4111 is connected to the first connector 412, and the multiple first plug strips 4111 are parallel to each other. Optionally, two adjacent first plug strips 4111 can be arranged at intervals, or can be an integrated structure, so that the first connector 411 can be engaged with multiple rows of terminals 50. Optionally, there are multiple first slide grooves 32, and in the width direction of the locking assembly 30, a first slide groove 32 is provided between each of the adjacent two second terminal holes 312, and the multiple first plug strips 4111 are accommodated in the multiple first slide grooves 32 in a one-to-one correspondence.

[0094] By providing a plurality of first insertion strips 4111, one end of the plurality of first insertion strips 4111 is connected to the first connecting member 412, the plurality of first insertion strips 4111 are parallel to each other, and a plurality of first slide grooves 32 are also provided, and in the width direction of the locking assembly 30, a first slide groove 32 is provided between each adjacent second terminal hole 312, and the plurality of first insertion strips 4111 are accommodated in the plurality of first slide grooves 32 one by one, so that the plurality of first insertion strips 4111 can be inserted into the corresponding plurality of first slide grooves 32 at one time, so that the plurality of first insertion strips 4111 do not need to be assembled separately, thereby improving the production speed and production efficiency.

[0095] Please refer to Figure 6 and Figure 8 The first reinforcing mechanism 41 also includes a first snap-in component 413, which is located between two adjacent first plug-in strips 4111. The end of the main body 31 for the first plug-in component 411 to enter is also provided with a first snap-in groove 317. One end of the first snap-in component 413 is connected to the first connecting component 412, and the other end is snap-in to the first snap-in groove 317.

[0096] Optionally, the first reinforcing mechanism 41 further includes a second clamping member 414 and a second reinforcing rib 415. The end of the main body 31 for the first plug-in member 411 to enter is further provided with a second clamping groove 318. One end of the second reinforcing rib 415 is connected to the first connector 412, and the other end is connected to a stopper 4112 close to the first connector 412. The second clamping member 414 is located in the middle of the second reinforcing rib 415 and is clamped to the second clamping groove 318. Optionally, the first reinforcing mechanism 41 and the locking assembly 30 may also be connected and fixed by screwing, magnetic attraction, riveting, etc., without limitation.

[0097] By arranging the first clamping member 413 and the second clamping member 414 on the first reinforcing mechanism 41, a first clamping groove 317 and a second clamping groove 318 are also opened at one end of the main body 31 for the first plug-in member 411 to enter, and the first clamping member 413 is clamped with the first clamping groove 317, and the second clamping member 414 is clamped with the second clamping groove 318, so that the first reinforcing mechanism 41 can be fixed to the locking assembly 30 to prevent the first reinforcing mechanism 41 from escaping from the locking assembly 30, maintain the limiting effect of the first reinforcing mechanism 41 on the terminal 50, and prevent the terminal 50 from moving from the abutting surface 511 to the clamping surface 512.

[0098] Please refer to Fig. 9The second reinforcing mechanism 42 also includes a second connecting member 422, and the second plug-in member 421 includes a second plug-in strip 4211 and a wedge 4212. One end of the second plug-in strip 4211 is connected to the second connecting member 422, and the wedge 4212 is connected to the second plug-in strip 4211. The second plug-in strip 4211 and the wedge 4212 are both used to insert the second slide groove 35 of the connector 100 from the aforementioned second opening 351. The wedge 4212 is used to abut against the first baffle 33 and the elastic member 34 to maintain the locking assembly 30 in a clamping state of the first protrusion 52 of the terminal 50 at the second position. The second connecting member 422 is connected to the first connecting member 412.

[0099] By providing a second inserting strip 4211 and a wedge 4212, one end of the second inserting strip 4211 is connected to the second connecting member 422, and the wedge 4212 is connected to the second inserting strip 4211. The second inserting strip 4211 and the wedge 4212 are both used to insert into the second slide groove 35 of the connector 100 from the aforementioned second opening 351. The wedge 4212 is used to abut against the first baffle 33 and the elastic member 34, so that the second inserting strip 4211 and the wedge 4212 can be installed into the locking assembly 30 at the same time. The wedge 4212 abuts against the first baffle 33 and the elastic member 34 to strengthen the self-locking force provided by the elastic member 34 to the terminal 50, thereby preventing the terminal 50 from moving from the abutting surface 511 to the clamping surface 512.

[0100] Please refer to Fig. 9 There are multiple wedges 4212, and the multiple wedges 4212 are spaced apart on the second inserting strip 4211. Optionally, the second inserting strip 4211 is provided with multiple spaced apart second bosses 4213, the second bosses 4213 are correspondingly provided with the multiple second stoppers 4112, and the second bosses 4213 are used to abut against the aforementioned multiple first bosses 316 one by one, so that the locking assembly 30 provides support force for the second reinforcing mechanism 42.

[0101] By providing a plurality of wedges 4212, the plurality of wedges 4212 are spaced apart on the second inserting strip 4211, so that the plurality of wedges 4212 and the second inserting strip 4211 can be inserted into the second slide groove 35 at one time, so that the plurality of wedges 4212 do not need to be assembled separately, thereby improving the production speed and production efficiency.

[0102] Please refer to Fig. 9, there are multiple second inserting strips 4211, one end of each of the multiple second inserting strips 4211 is connected to the second connecting member 422, and the multiple second inserting strips 4211 are parallel to each other. Optionally, two adjacent second inserting strips 4211 can be arranged at intervals, or can be an integrated structure, so that the wedge 4212 can be engaged with multiple terminals 50 installed in the locking assembly 30. Optionally, there are multiple second slide grooves 35, and a second slide groove 35 is also provided between two adjacent second terminal holes 312 in the width direction of the locking assembly 30, and the multiple second inserting strips 4211 are accommodated in the multiple second slide grooves 35 in a one-to-one correspondence.

[0103] By providing a plurality of second insertion strips 4211, one end of the plurality of second insertion strips 4211 is connected to the second connecting member 422, the plurality of second insertion strips 4211 are parallel to each other, and a plurality of second slide grooves 35 are also provided. In the width direction of the locking assembly 30, a second slide groove 35 is also provided between two adjacent second terminal holes 312. The plurality of second insertion strips 4211 are accommodated in the plurality of second slide grooves 35 one by one, so that the plurality of second insertion strips 4211 can be inserted into the corresponding plurality of second slide grooves 35 at one time, so that the plurality of second insertion strips 4211 do not need to be assembled separately, thereby improving the production speed and production efficiency.

[0104] Please refer to Figure 8 and Fig. 9 The first connecting member 412 includes a first connecting portion 4121 , and the second connecting member 422 includes a second connecting portion 4221 . The first connecting portion 4121 and the second connecting portion 4221 are detachably connected.

[0105] Exemplarily, the first connection portion 4121 is an insert, and the second connection portion 4221 is a slot, and the insert is used to cooperate with the slot so that the first reinforcement mechanism 41 and the second reinforcement mechanism 42 can be detachably connected. Optionally, the first reinforcement mechanism 41 and the second reinforcement mechanism 42 can also be an integrated structure, or can be connected by screw connection, magnetic attraction, and clamping, etc., without limitation.

[0106] By setting the first connecting part 4121 on the first connecting part 412 and setting the second connecting part 422 on the second connecting part 422, the first connecting part 4121 and the second connecting part 4221 are detachably connected, so that the first reinforcing mechanism 41 and the second reinforcing mechanism 42 can be detachably connected, and at the same time, the first reinforcing mechanism 41 and the second reinforcing mechanism 42 can be independently manufactured and then installed, which reduces the difficulty of manufacturing the reinforcing component 40 and reduces the production cost.

[0107] In the description of the embodiments of the present invention, it should be noted that the orientation or positional relationship of terms such as "center", "up", "down", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "inside" and "outside" are based on the orientation or positional relationship described in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the referred device or element must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the present invention.

[0108] What is disclosed above is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention, and certainly cannot be used to limit the scope of rights of the present invention. Ordinary technicians in this field can understand that all or part of the processes of the above embodiment and equivalent changes made according to the claims of the present invention still fall within the scope covered by the present invention.

Claims

1. A reinforcement component, characterized in that: It includes a first reinforcement mechanism and a second reinforcement mechanism, the first reinforcement mechanism and the second reinforcement mechanism are connected, the first reinforcement mechanism includes a first connector, the second reinforcement mechanism includes a second connector, the first connector and the second connector are arranged at an interval, the first connector is used to engage with the terminal in a first position, and the second connector is used to engage with the locking assembly to maintain the locking assembly on the terminal in the second position.

2. The reinforcement assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first reinforcing mechanism also includes a first connector, the first connector includes a first insertion strip and a stopper, one end of the first insertion strip is connected to the first connector, the stopper is connected to the first insertion strip, and the stopper is used to engage with the terminal at the first position.

3. The reinforcement assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that: There are a plurality of stoppers, and the plurality of stoppers are arranged at intervals on the first inserting strip.

4. The reinforcement assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that There are a plurality of the first inserting strips, one end of each of the plurality of the first inserting strips is connected to the first connecting member, and the plurality of the first inserting strips are parallel to each other.

5. The reinforcement assembly according to claim 4, characterized in that: The first reinforcing mechanism further includes a first clamping member, which is located between two adjacent first insertion strips, one end of the first clamping member is connected to the first connecting member, and the other end is used for clamping with the locking assembly.

6. The reinforcement assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that: The second reinforcing mechanism also includes a second connecting piece, the second plug-in piece includes a second inserting strip and a wedge, one end of the second inserting strip is connected to the second connecting piece, the wedge is connected to the second inserting strip, the wedge is used to engage with the locking assembly to keep the locking assembly engaged with the terminal in the second position, and the second connecting piece is connected to the first connecting piece.

7. The reinforcement assembly according to claim 6, characterized in that There are a plurality of wedges, which are spaced apart in the length direction of the second inserting strip and are all connected to the surface of the second inserting strip facing the first connector.

8. The reinforcement assembly according to claim 7, characterized in that There are a plurality of the second inserting strips, one end of each of the plurality of the second inserting strips is connected to the second connecting member, and the plurality of the second inserting strips are parallel to each other.

9. The reinforcement assembly according to claim 6, characterized in that: The first connecting member includes a first connecting portion, the second connecting member includes a second connecting portion, and the first connecting portion is detachably connected to the second connecting portion.

10. A connector, characterized in that: It includes a base, a locking assembly and a reinforcement assembly as described in any one of claims 1 to 9, the locking assembly is connected to the base, the reinforcement assembly is connected to the locking assembly, the base and the locking assembly are used for terminal insertion, the reinforcement assembly is used to snap-on with the terminal, the locking assembly has an insertion hole, and the insertion hole is used for another terminal to insert into the reinforcement assembly.

11. The connector according to claim 10, characterized in that: The connector also includes a terminal, which includes a column and a first protrusion, wherein the first protrusion is connected to the outer peripheral surface of the column, and the cross-sectional shape of the column at any position is rectangular. The column includes an abutment surface and a clamping surface opposite to each other in the length direction, the abutment surface is opposite to the plug-in hole, the clamping surface is clamped with the block of the reinforcement component, and the first protrusion is clamped with the locking component.

12. The connector according to claim 11, characterized in that: A first slide groove is formed between the locking assembly and the base, the stopper is received in the first slide groove, and the stopper and the clamping surface are opposite to each other in the length direction of the terminal.

13. The connector according to claim 11, characterized in that The locking assembly comprises a first baffle and an elastic member, one end of the elastic member is connected to the first baffle, one end of the elastic member away from the first baffle is opposite to the first protrusion in the length direction of the terminal, and the end of the elastic member away from the first baffle is used to elastically deform in a direction close to or away from the first baffle; A second slide groove is formed between the elastic member and the first baffle plate. The second plug-in member includes a second insertion strip and a wedge. The wedge is connected to the second insertion strip. The wedge is accommodated in the second slide groove and abuts against the first baffle plate and the elastic member.

14. The connector according to claim 11, characterized in that A first opening is formed between the base and the locking assembly, and the locking assembly is provided with a second opening. The first connector is used to be inserted into the first slide groove of the connector through the first opening, and the second connector is used to be inserted into the second slide groove of the connector through the second opening simultaneously.

15. A vehicle, characterized in that: Comprising a connector as described in any one of claims 10-14.

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