Energy storage and new energy automobile connector with fool-proof structure

By using cylindrical anti-stop parts and jagged teeth anti-stop parts in the energy storage connector, the problem of easy misplugging when the plug and socket of the energy storage connector is connected is solved, and the correct distinction and connection of positive and negative electrodes is achieved, improving the security.

CN222483886UActive Publication Date: 2025-02-14DONGGUAN HANCHUAN INFORMATION CONSULTING CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202420642873.1
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-03-29
Publication Date
2025-02-14
Estimated Expiration
2034-03-29

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Technical Problem

The energy storage connector is prone to misplugging during the connection between the plug and the socket, which leads to electrical connection of the external circuit with the unfit energy storage unit, which may damage the energy storage unit.

Method used

An energy storage and new energy vehicle connector with an anti-stupid structure was designed, and a cylindrical anti-stupid piece and a clamped teeth anti-stupid piece were used as a structure for preventing errors in plugs and sockets to ensure the correct distinction and connection of positive and negative poles.

Benefits of technology

Through the adaptive anti-stup structure, the situation of positive and negative electrodes being connected in reverse is effectively avoided, the safety of the connection is improved, and damage to the energy storage unit is prevented.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an energy storage and new energy automobile connector with a fool-proof structure, the connector comprises a plug and a socket, the plug comprises a housing, a wiring terminal and a first fool-proof member; the wiring terminal is connected in the shell, and the first fool-proof piece and the shell are integrally arranged and extend out of the shell; the socket comprises a mounting sleeve, a pin and a second fool-proof piece; the contact pin is connected to the interior of the mounting sleeve, and the second fool-proof piece is connected to the interior of the contact pin; wherein the first fool-proof piece is divided into a cylindrical fool-proof piece and a clamping tooth fool-proof piece, the second fool-proof piece is divided into a circular hole fool-proof piece and a clamping groove fool-proof piece, and a through hole matched with the first fool-proof piece is formed in the second fool-proof piece; and the plug is detachably and electrically connected with the socket. According to the utility model, the first fool-proof member and the second fool-proof member cooperate with each other, so that misinsertion is avoided during use, the positive and negative electrodes of the energy storage connector can be effectively distinguished, and the safety is improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of connectors, and in particular to an energy storage and new energy vehicle connector with a fool-proof structure. Background Art

[0002] With the development of our society, the use of electric energy is increasing, but people's electricity consumption is time-dependent and spatial-dependent. In order to rationally regulate electric energy, the development of the energy storage industry that can store electric energy has been driven, storing electric energy during low-peak periods and releasing electric energy during peak periods.

[0003] The energy storage system usually includes a box, in which several energy storage units are installed. The energy storage units in the box are electrically connected to the external circuit through the energy storage connector, so as to realize the input or output of electrical energy to the energy storage unit. The energy storage connector is a key component used to connect the energy storage device to the power system, and its function is to realize the interface of energy input and output. The energy storage connector usually includes a plug and a socket adapted to the plug. The socket is provided with a slot for the plug to be inserted, and the slot is provided with a pin for conduction. The plug is provided with a conductive groove for the pin to be inserted and electrically connected.

[0004] With the continuous development of energy storage technology and applications, energy storage connectors will face higher requirements and challenges. The inventors found that there are the following defects: when the staff inserts the plug of the external circuit electrical connection into the socket, it may be inserted incorrectly, so that the external circuit is electrically connected to an incompatible energy storage unit, which will damage the energy storage unit. Utility Model Content

[0005] In order to overcome the above technical defects, the utility model provides an energy storage and new energy vehicle connector with a fool-proof structure. In order to solve the above problems, the utility model is implemented according to the following technical solutions:

[0006] A connector for energy storage and new energy vehicles with a foolproof structure, the connector comprising a plug and a socket, the plug comprising a shell, a terminal and a first foolproof component; the terminal is connected to the inside of the shell, the first foolproof component is integrally arranged with the shell and extends from the shell; the socket comprises a mounting sleeve, a pin and a second foolproof component; the pin is connected to the inside of the mounting sleeve, and the second foolproof component is connected to the inside of the pin;

[0007] Among them, the first anti-idiot part is divided into a cylindrical anti-idiot part and a tooth anti-idiot part, the second anti-idiot part is divided into a round hole anti-idiot part and a slot anti-idiot part, and the second anti-idiot part is provided with a through hole compatible with the first anti-idiot part; the plug and the socket are detachably electrically connected.

[0008] Preferably, the cylindrical fool-proofing piece is cylindrical; and the through hole of the circular hole fool-proofing piece is adapted to the cylindrical fool-proofing piece.

[0009] Preferably, a plurality of latch teeth are evenly distributed on the latch tooth fool-proofing piece, and the through hole of the slot fool-proofing piece is adapted to the latch tooth fool-proofing piece.

[0010] Preferably, one end of the second fool-proofing piece is provided with a through hole matched with the first fool-proofing piece, and the other end of the second fool-proofing piece has a plurality of tenons along the through hole, and the plurality of tenons are evenly distributed on the second fool-proofing piece.

[0011] Preferably, the plug pin includes an open end and a connecting end, the open end of the plug pin has a plurality of slits, and the slits evenly divide the open end into a plurality of parts; the inside of the open end has a falcon groove adapted to the tenon, and the tenon of the first anti-foolproofing component is clamped in the falcon groove.

[0012] Preferably, the plug pin is provided with a circular edge, and a raised stop block is provided inside the mounting sleeve, and the stop block abuts against the circular edge.

[0013] Preferably, one end of the mounting sleeve is a slot for the plug housing to fit into, the other end of the mounting sleeve is a mounting column, and the middle of the socket mounting sleeve is a connecting seat;

[0014] Wherein, the connecting end of the pin extends out from the mounting column.

[0015] Preferably, the connection terminal comprises a plug-in end and a connection end, the plug-in end is detachably electrically connected to a pin of the socket, and the connection end is electrically connected to a cable.

[0016] Preferably, the inner diameter of the plug-in end of the wiring terminal matches the outer diameter of the open end of the pin.

[0017] Compared with the prior art, the energy storage and new energy vehicle connector with a fool-proof structure described in the utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0018] A connector for energy storage and new energy vehicles with an anti-foolproof structure, the connector comprising a plug and a socket, the plug comprising a shell, a terminal and a first anti-foolproof part; the terminal is connected to the inside of the shell, the first anti-foolproof part is integrally arranged with the shell and extends from the shell; the socket, the socket comprising a mounting sleeve, a pin and a second anti-foolproof part; the pin is connected to the inside of the mounting sleeve, and the second anti-foolproof part is connected to the inside of the pin; wherein, the first anti-foolproof part is divided into a cylindrical anti-foolproof part and a tooth anti-foolproof part, the second anti-foolproof part is divided into a circular hole anti-foolproof part and a slot anti-foolproof part, and the second anti-foolproof part is provided with a through hole compatible with the first anti-foolproof part; the plug and the socket are detachably electrically connected.

[0019] The utility model provides an energy storage and new energy vehicle connector with an anti-foolproof structure, which is matched with a first anti-foolproof component and a second anti-foolproof component, and the first anti-foolproof component and the second anti-foolproof component respectively have two matched structures. The positive pole of the energy storage connector adopts a cylindrical anti-foolproof component and a round hole anti-foolproof component, and the negative pole adopts a tooth anti-foolproof component and a slot anti-foolproof component. The two anti-foolproof structures cooperate to effectively distinguish the positive and negative poles of the energy storage connector, and will not be inserted incorrectly during use, which can effectively avoid reverse connection of the positive and negative poles and improve safety. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] The specific implementation of the utility model is further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings, wherein:

[0021] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of an energy storage and new energy vehicle connector with a fool-proof structure of the utility model;

[0022] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of a socket of a first embodiment of an energy storage and new energy vehicle connector with a foolproof structure of the utility model;

[0023] Figure 3 It is an exploded cross-sectional view of a socket of a first embodiment of an energy storage and new energy vehicle connector with a fool-proof structure of the utility model;

[0024] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of a plug of a first embodiment of an energy storage and new energy vehicle connector with a foolproof structure of the utility model;

[0025] Figure 5 This is a structural diagram of a plug housing of a first embodiment of an energy storage and new energy vehicle connector with a foolproof structure of the utility model;

[0026] Figure 6 This is an exploded view of a socket of Embodiment 2 of an energy storage and new energy vehicle connector with a foolproof structure of the utility model;

[0027] Figure 7 This is a structural diagram of a plug housing of a second embodiment of an energy storage and new energy vehicle connector with a foolproof structure of the utility model;

[0028] In the figure:

[0029] 10-plug; 11-housing; 12-connection terminal; 121-plug terminal; 122-connection terminal; 13-first foolproof part;

[0030] 131- cylindrical anti-foolproof part; 132- latch tooth anti-foolproof part;

[0031] 20-socket; 21-installation sleeve; 211-retracting block; 212-slot; 213-installation column; 214-connection seat; 22-pin;

[0032] 221-circular edge; 222-open end; 223-connecting end; 224-falcon groove; 23-second foolproof part; 231-circular hole foolproof part;

[0033] 232-card slot foolproof part; 233-through hole; 234-tenon;

[0034] 30-Cables. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0035] The preferred embodiments of the present invention are described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that the preferred embodiments described herein are only used to illustrate and explain the present invention, and are not used to limit the present invention.

[0036] In the description of the present invention, it is necessary to understand that the terms "one end", "middle", "the other end", "inside", etc. indicate orientations or positional relationships based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to 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.

[0037] In the present invention, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installation", "setting", "connection", etc. should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral one; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, it can be the internal connection of two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements. Unless otherwise clearly defined, ordinary technicians in this field can understand the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention according to the specific circumstances. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of technical features indicated.

[0038] like Figure 1 to Figure 7 As shown, two preferred embodiments of the energy storage and new energy vehicle connector with foolproof structure described in the utility model are shown. The connector of the utility model is not only suitable for energy storage boxes, but also for new energy vehicles.

[0039] Example 1

[0040] like Figure 1 to Figure 5 As shown, the first preferred implementation of the energy storage and new energy vehicle connector with a fool-proof structure described in the utility model.

[0041] In order to ensure that the plug 10 electrically connected to the external circuit can be inserted into the socket 20 accurately and quickly, the inventor invented a connector for energy storage and new energy vehicles with an anti-foolproof structure, the connector comprising a plug 10 and a socket 20, the plug 10 comprising a shell 11, a terminal 12 and a first anti-foolproof part 13; the terminal 12 is connected to the inside of the shell 11, the first anti-foolproof part 13 is integrally arranged with the shell 11 and extends from the shell 11; the socket 20 comprises a mounting sleeve 21, a pin 22 and a second anti-foolproof part 23; the pin 22 is connected to the inside of the mounting sleeve 21, and the second anti-foolproof part 23 is connected to the inside of the pin 22; wherein, the first anti-foolproof part 13 is divided into a cylindrical anti-foolproof part 131 and a latch tooth anti-foolproof part 132, the second anti-foolproof part 23 is divided into a circular hole anti-foolproof part 231 and a latch groove anti-foolproof part 232, the second anti-foolproof part 23 is provided with a through hole 233 adapted to the first anti-foolproof part 13; the plug 10 and the socket 20 are detachably electrically connected.

[0042] The cylindrical anti-idiot part 131 is cylindrical; the through hole 233 of the circular hole anti-idiot part 231 is adapted to the cylindrical anti-idiot part 131, that is, the through hole 233 of the circular hole anti-idiot part 231 is a circular hole, and the outer diameter of the cylindrical anti-idiot part 131 is adapted to the inner diameter of the through hole 233 of the circular hole anti-idiot part 231.

[0043] One end of the second foolproofing piece 23 is provided with a through hole 233 adapted to the first foolproofing piece 13 , and the other end of the second foolproofing piece 23 has a plurality of tenons 234 along the direction of the through hole 233 , and the plurality of tenons 234 are evenly distributed on the second foolproofing piece 23 .

[0044] The plug pin 22 includes an open end 222 and a connection end 223. The open end 222 of the plug pin 22 has a plurality of slits, and the slits evenly divide the open end 222 into a plurality of parts. The open end 222 has a groove 224 adapted to the tenon 234 inside, and the tenon 234 of the first foolproofing member 13 is snapped into the groove 224. The slits can facilitate the connection of the second foolproofing member 23 to the plug pin 22.

[0045] The plug pin 22 is provided with a circular edge 221 , and a raised stop block 211 is provided inside the installation sleeve 21 . The stop block 211 abuts against the circular edge 221 , so that the plug pin 22 will not slip out of the installation sleeve 21 .

[0046] One end of the mounting sleeve 21 is a slot 212 for matching with the housing 11 of the plug 10, the other end of the mounting sleeve 21 is a mounting column 213, and the middle part of the mounting sleeve 21 of the socket 20 is a connecting seat 214; wherein, the connecting end 223 of the pin 22 extends out from the mounting column, the mounting column 213 is electrically connected to the energy storage box, the connecting end 223 of the pin 22 is electrically connected to the energy storage unit in the energy storage box, and the connecting seat 214 is used to connect to the energy storage box.

[0047] The wiring terminal 12 includes a plug end 121 and a wiring end 122. The plug end 121 is detachably electrically connected to the pin 22 of the socket 20, and the wiring end 122 is electrically connected to the cable 30. The inner diameter of the plug end 121 of the wiring terminal 12 is matched with the outer diameter of the open end 222 of the pin 22. When the plug 10 is inserted into the socket 20, the open end 222 of the pin 22 is inserted into the plug end 121 of the wiring terminal 12, and the cylindrical foolproof part 131 is inserted into the through hole 233 of the round hole foolproof part 231, and then power can be turned on.

[0048] Embodiment 2

[0049] like Figure 6-7 As shown, a second preferred implementation of an energy storage and new energy vehicle connector with a fool-proof structure described in the utility model.

[0050] The second embodiment provides an energy storage and new energy vehicle connector with a foolproof structure, and its structure and principle are exactly the same as those of the first embodiment. The difference is that the second embodiment provides a preferred implementation of an energy storage and new energy vehicle connector with a foolproof structure, specifically:

[0051] A connector for energy storage and new energy vehicles with an anti-idiot structure, the connector comprising a plug 10 and a socket 20, the plug 10 comprising a shell 11, a terminal 12 and a first anti-idiot piece 13; the terminal 12 is connected to the inside of the shell 11, the first anti-idiot piece 13 is integrally arranged with the shell 11 and extends from the shell 11; the socket 20 comprises a mounting sleeve 21, a pin 22 and a second anti-idiot piece 23; the pin 22 is connected to the inside of the mounting sleeve 21, and the second anti-idiot piece 23 is connected to the inside of the pin 22; wherein, the first anti-idiot piece 13 is divided into a cylindrical anti-idiot piece 131 and a latch tooth anti-idiot piece 132, the second anti-idiot piece 23 is divided into a circular hole anti-idiot piece 231 and a latch groove anti-idiot piece 232, and the second anti-idiot piece 23 is provided with a through hole 233 adapted to the first anti-idiot piece 13; the plug 10 and the socket 20 are detachably electrically connected.

[0052] A plurality of latch teeth are evenly distributed on the latch tooth foolproofing piece 132 , and the through hole 233 of the slot foolproofing piece 232 is adapted to the latch tooth foolproofing piece 132 .

[0053] In summary, the positive pole of the energy storage connector adopts a cylindrical anti-mistake piece 131 and a round hole anti-mistake piece 231, and the negative pole of the energy storage connector adopts a latch tooth anti-mistake piece 132 and a slot anti-mistake piece 232. The two anti-mistake structures cooperate to successfully distinguish the positive and negative poles. When in use, there will be no wrong insertion. Moreover, the latch tooth anti-mistake piece 132 cannot be inserted into the round hole anti-mistake piece 231, and the cylindrical anti-mistake piece 131 cannot be inserted into the slot anti-mistake piece 232, thereby ensuring the safety of the connection.

[0054] The working principle of the energy storage and new energy vehicle connector with fool-proof structure described in the utility model is:

[0055] A connector for energy storage and new energy vehicles with an anti-foolproof structure, the connector comprising a plug and a socket, the plug comprising a shell, a terminal and a first anti-foolproof part; the terminal is connected to the inside of the shell, the first anti-foolproof part is integrally arranged with the shell and extends from the shell; the socket comprises a mounting sleeve, a pin and a second anti-foolproof part; the pin is connected to the inside of the mounting sleeve, and the second anti-foolproof part is connected to the inside of the pin; wherein, the first anti-foolproof part is divided into a cylindrical anti-foolproof part and a tooth anti-foolproof part, the second anti-foolproof part is divided into a circular hole anti-foolproof part and a slot anti-foolproof part, and the second anti-foolproof part is provided with a through hole compatible with the first anti-foolproof part; the plug and the socket are detachably electrically connected.

[0056] For other structures of the energy storage and new energy vehicle connector with a fool-proof structure described in this embodiment, refer to the prior art.

[0057] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and does not constitute any form of limitation to the present invention. Therefore, any modification, equivalent changes and modifications made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of the present invention without departing from the technical solution of the present invention are still within the scope of the technical solution of the present invention.

Claims

1. A connector for energy storage and new energy vehicles with a foolproof structure, characterized in that: include: A plug (10), the plug (10) comprising a housing (11), a connection terminal (12) and a first foolproof component; the connection terminal (12) is connected to the inside of the housing (11), and the first foolproof component (13) is integrally arranged with the housing (11) and extends out of the housing (11); A socket (20), the socket (20) comprising a mounting sleeve (21), a plug pin (22) and a second foolproof component (23); the plug pin (22) is connected inside the mounting sleeve (21), and the second foolproof component (23) is connected inside the plug pin (22); The first foolproof part (13) is divided into a cylindrical foolproof part (131) and a latch tooth foolproof part (132), the second foolproof part (23) is divided into a circular hole foolproof part (231) and a latch slot foolproof part (232), and the second foolproof part (23) is provided with a through hole (233) that is compatible with the first foolproof part (13); the plug (10) and the socket (20) are detachably electrically connected.

2. The energy storage and new energy vehicle connector with foolproof structure according to claim 1 is characterized in that: The cylindrical foolproofing piece (131) is cylindrical; the through hole (233) of the circular hole foolproofing piece (231) is compatible with the cylindrical foolproofing piece (131).

3. The energy storage and new energy vehicle connector with foolproof structure according to claim 1 is characterized in that: A plurality of latch teeth are evenly distributed on the latch tooth anti-mistake piece (132), and the through hole (233) of the latch groove anti-mistake piece (232) is adapted to the latch tooth anti-mistake piece (132).

4. The energy storage and new energy vehicle connector with foolproof structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: One end of the second anti-foolproofing part (23) is provided with a through hole (233) adapted to the first anti-foolproofing part (13), and the other end of the second anti-foolproofing part (23) has a plurality of tenons (234) along the direction of the through hole (233), and the plurality of tenons (234) are evenly distributed on the second anti-foolproofing part (23).

5. The energy storage and new energy vehicle connector with foolproof structure according to claim 4 is characterized in that: The plug pin (22) comprises an open end (222) and a connecting end (223), the open end (222) of the plug pin (22) having a plurality of slits, the slits evenly dividing the open end (222) into a plurality of parts; the open end (222) has a falcon groove (224) adapted to the tenon (234) inside, the tenon (234) of the first foolproof component (13) being snapped into the falcon groove (224).

6. The energy storage and new energy vehicle connector with foolproof structure according to claim 5, characterized in that: The insertion pin (22) is provided with a circular edge (221), and a protruding stop block (211) is provided inside the installation sleeve (21), and the stop block (211) is in conflict with the circular edge (221).

7. The energy storage and new energy vehicle connector with foolproof structure according to claim 6, characterized in that: One end of the mounting sleeve (21) is a slot (212) adapted for the housing (11) of the plug (10), the other end of the mounting sleeve (21) is a mounting column (213), and the middle of the mounting sleeve (21) is a connecting seat (214); Wherein, the connection end (223) of the plug pin (22) protrudes from the mounting column (213).

8. The energy storage and new energy vehicle connector with foolproof structure according to claim 5, characterized in that: The connection terminal (12) comprises a plug end (121) and a connection end (122); the plug end (121) is detachably electrically connected to a plug pin (22) of the socket (20); and the connection end (122) is electrically connected to a cable (30).

9. The energy storage and new energy vehicle connector with foolproof structure according to claim 8, characterized in that: The inner diameter of the plug-in end (121) of the connection terminal (12) matches the outer diameter of the open end (222) of the plug pin (22).