Bus connector and bus connector assembly

Abstract

The utility model relates to a bus connector and a bus connector assembly, the bus connector comprises a busbar structure and an insulating layer, the head end and the tail end of the busbar structure are provided with a first plugging part and a second plugging part, and the axial directions of the first plugging part and the second plugging part are not on the same straight line. The first plugging part is provided with a first port and a first watchband contact finger, the second plugging part is provided with a second port and a second watchband contact finger, the watchband contact finger is arranged in the port, and the insulating layer is arranged on the outer surface and the inner wall of the busbar structure. The bus connector assembly comprises a bus connector, two cables, two insulating sleeves, two terminals and two cable heads, the insulating sleeves are arranged outside the cables, and the cable heads are of a linear structure or an L-shaped structure. According to the busbar connector, the wiring direction can be adjusted, good connection of the busbar and the cable head is guaranteed, and the busbar connector assembly is simple in structure, convenient to install and low in cost.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of electric connectors, in particular to a plug-in busbar connector and a busbar connector assembly. Background Art

[0002] In recent years, in the power system, various cable plug-in connectors and detachable connectors are needed to connect equipment and equipment or equipment and cables, so that they can play the role of connecting cables or connecting cables to equipment, and be used as electrical current. In actual use, there are situations where the direction of the cable needs to be adjusted. The conventional straight-line connection method cannot meet this use requirement. A busbar connector is needed to make it easy to adjust the wiring direction of the cable in a narrow space. In addition, the traditional busbar connector assembly must combine T-joints, cross joints, busbars and other connection components during use. There are many on-site connection components and the process is cumbersome. When there are many connection boxes, this structural design is complicated to install, resulting in a long installation process and prone to installation failures.

[0003] In the process of implementing the utility model, the inventor found that the prior art has the following problems:

[0004] 1. Busbar connectors mostly use a straight-line connection method, and the cable connection direction cannot be adjusted.

[0005] 2. The busbar connector assembly has many parts, complex structure, cumbersome installation and high cost. Utility Model Content

[0006] In view of the above problems, the present application provides a pluggable busbar connector and a busbar connector assembly, which are used to solve the technical problems of being unable to adjust the cable direction, complex assembly structure and cumbersome installation.

[0007] To achieve the above-mentioned objectives, in a first aspect, the present application provides a pluggable busbar connector, which includes a busbar structure and an insulating layer, a first plug-in portion and a second plug-in portion are arranged at both ends of the busbar structure, the first plug-in portion includes a first port and a first strap contact finger, the first strap contact finger is installed in the first port, the second plug-in portion includes a second port and a second strap contact finger, the second strap contact finger is installed in the second port, the axial directions of the first plug-in portion and the second plug-in portion are not on the same straight line, the insulating layer includes a first insulating layer and a second insulating layer, the first insulating layer is arranged on the outer surface of the busbar structure, and the second insulating layer is arranged on the inner wall of the busbar structure.

[0008] Different from the prior art, the axial directions of the plug-in parts at both ends of the busbar connector of the present application are not on the same straight line. The cable or device is respectively connected to the first plug-in part and the second plug-in part, and the strap contacts are installed in the first port and the second port, which can realize the adjustment of the wiring direction and ensure good connection between the busbar and the cable head.

[0009] On the other hand, the present application provides a busbar connector assembly, including the busbar connector, two cables, two insulating sleeves, two terminals and two cable heads, wherein the insulating sleeves are arranged on the outside of the cables.

[0010] Different from the existing technology, the busbar connector assembly has the function of adjusting the wiring direction of the busbar structure. At the same time, it has fewer parts and a small size. The connecting parts are all pre-made in the factory, which is convenient for installation technicians and low-cost.

[0011] As an implementation mode of the present utility model, the busbar structure is designed to be U-shaped, and the first port and the second port are oriented in the same direction.

[0012] In this way, the busbar structure is U-shaped, the ports are oriented in the same direction, and the cables are connected to both ends of the U-shaped structure respectively, so that the cables can easily turn or make a U-turn on the same side in a narrow space.

[0013] As an implementation mode of the present invention, the cross-sectional shape of the first port and the second port is circular.

[0014] In this way, the cross section of the port is circular, and the opening of the plug-in portion of the busbar connector is hole-shaped, which facilitates the connection of the terminal or the conductive rod to the plug-in portion.

[0015] As an implementation mode of the utility model, a card slot is formed on the inner wall of the first plug-in portion and the second plug-in portion, and the watch strap contact finger is fixed in the card slot.

[0016] In this way, the inner wall space of the plug-in portion is fully utilized without occupying the internal space, the structure is simple, and the position of the contact finger of the watch strap is ensured not to move.

[0017] As an implementation mode of the present utility model, the card slot is located in the middle of the first plug-in portion or the second plug-in portion.

[0018] In this way, the watch strap contact finger is installed in the middle position of the plug-in part, and the terminal or the conductive rod needs to extend into the interior of the plug-in part to ensure that the contact between the terminal or the conductive rod and the plug-in part is more stable.

[0019] As an implementation mode of the utility model, there are multiple strap contact fingers, which are symmetrically arranged about the central axis of the first plug-in portion and the second plug-in portion.

[0020] In this way, a plurality of contact fingers are provided on the strap and are symmetrical along the central axis of the plug-in portion, thereby increasing the contact area between the terminal or the conductive rod and the plug-in portion and improving the contact effectiveness.

[0021] As an implementation mode of the present utility model, the cable head is a straight-line structure or an L-shaped structure.

[0022] In this way, technicians can choose a cable head with a straight structure or an L-shaped structure according to actual needs, which is convenient for application.

[0023] As an implementation mode of the utility model, one end of the cable head is connected to the cable, the other end of the cable head is connected to the busbar connector, the cable is connected to the terminal, and the terminal is connected to the first strap contact finger or the second strap contact finger of the busbar structure.

[0024] In this way, the cable head fixes the insulation layer of the cable exterior and the busbar structure, and at the same time, the terminal and strap contact fingers are used to form a sliding contact structure to ensure a good connection between the busbar and the cable head.

[0025] The above-mentioned records related to the content of the utility model are only an overview of the technical solution of the present application. In order to enable ordinary technicians in the field to more clearly understand the technical solution of the present application, and then implement it according to the text of the specification and the contents recorded in the drawings, and to make the above-mentioned purpose and other purposes, features and advantages of the present application easier to understand, the following is an explanation in combination with the specific implementation method and drawings of the present application. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0026] The drawings are only used to illustrate the principles, implementation methods, applications, characteristics and effects of the specific embodiments of the present application and other related contents, and shall not be considered as limitations of the present application.

[0027] In the drawings of the specification:

[0028] Figure 1 A cross-sectional view of a terminal block according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0029] Figure 2 A cross-sectional view of a busbar connector assembly according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0030] Figure 3 An enlarged cross-sectional view of a busbar connector assembly according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0031] Figure 4 A cross-sectional view of a connection terminal according to a second embodiment of the present application;

[0032] Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional view of a terminal block according to a third embodiment of the present application.

[0033] The reference numerals in the above drawings are described as follows:

[0034] 1. The first strap touches the finger.

[0035] 2. The second strap touch finger,

[0036] 3. Busbar structure,

[0037] 4. The first insulating layer,

[0038] 5. The second insulating layer,

[0039] 6. The first plug-in portion,

[0040] 7. The second plug-in portion,

[0041] 8. First port,

[0042] 9. Second port,

[0043] 10. Terminal,

[0044] 11. Cable head,

[0045] 12. Cables,

[0046] 13. Insulating sleeve. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0047] In order to explain in detail the possible application scenarios, technical principles, specific schemes that can be implemented, and the purposes and effects that can be achieved, the following is a detailed description of the specific embodiments listed in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. The embodiments described herein are only used to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the present application, and are therefore only used as examples, and cannot be used to limit the scope of protection of the present application.

[0048] Reference to "embodiment" herein means that the specific features, structures or characteristics described in conjunction with the embodiment may be included in at least one embodiment of the present application. The term "embodiment" appearing in various places in the specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor does it particularly limit its independence or association with other embodiments. In principle, in the present application, as long as there is no technical contradiction or conflict, the various technical features mentioned in the embodiments can be combined in any way to form a corresponding implementable technical solution.

[0049] Unless otherwise defined, the technical terms used in this document have the same meanings as those generally understood by those skilled in the art to which this application belongs; the use of relevant terms in this document is only for describing specific embodiments and is not intended to limit this application.

[0050] In the description of this application, the term "and / or" is an expression used to describe the logical relationship between objects, indicating that three relationships may exist, for example, X and / or Y, which means: X exists, Y exists, and X and Y exist at the same time. In addition, the character " / " in this article generally indicates that the objects before and after are in a logical relationship of "or".

[0051] In the present application, terms such as “first” and “second” are merely used to distinguish one entity or operation from another entity or operation, and do not necessarily require or imply any actual relationship of quantity, priority or sequence between these entities or operations.

[0052] Without further limitations, in this application, the words "include", "comprises", "has" or other similar expressions used in the sentences are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion. These expressions do not exclude the presence of additional elements in the process, method or product including the elements, so that the process, method or product including a series of elements may include not only those limited elements, but also other elements not explicitly listed, or also include elements inherent to such process, method or product.

[0053] Similar to the understanding in the Examination Guidelines, in this application, expressions such as "greater than", "less than", "exceed" and the like are understood to exclude the number itself; expressions such as "above", "below", "within" and the like are understood to include the number itself. In addition, in the description of the embodiments of this application, "multiple" means more than two (including two), and similar expressions related to "multiple" are also understood in this way, such as "multiple groups", "multiple times", etc., unless otherwise clearly and specifically limited.

[0054] In the description of the embodiments of the present application, space-related expressions used, such as "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "vertical", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc., indicate the orientation or position relationship based on the orientation or position relationship shown in the specific embodiments or drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the specific embodiments of the present application or facilitating the reader's understanding, and do not indicate or imply that the referred device or component must have a specific position, a specific orientation, or be constructed or operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the embodiments of the present application.

[0055] Unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, in the description of the embodiments of the present application, the terms such as "install", "connect", "connect", "fix", "set", etc. used should be understood in a broad sense. For example, the "connection" can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integrated setting; it can be a mechanical connection, an electrical connection, or a communication connection; it can be a direct connection, or it can be indirectly connected through an intermediate medium; it can be the internal connection of two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements. For technicians in the technical field to which the present application belongs, the specific meanings of the above terms in the embodiments of the present application can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0056] In the power system, various connector units are needed to connect equipment and equipment or equipment and cables, so that they can play the role of connecting cables or connecting cables and equipment, and be used as electrical current. Therefore, the busbar connector is an important connector of the cable branching system. The existing technology mainly improves the connection quality between the busbar connector and the cable, and improves the safety and stability of the cable branching system. The actual application involves the adjustment of the cable direction.

[0057] In order to facilitate technicians to adjust the direction when laying cables in actual applications, on the one hand, the present application provides a pluggable busbar connector, such as Figure 1 As shown, the busbar connector includes a busbar structure 3 and an insulating layer, and the insulating layer can be made of rubber material. The first plug-in portion 6 and the second plug-in portion 7 are arranged at both ends of the busbar structure 3, and the plug-in portion can be connected to a device or a cable. The first plug-in portion 6 includes a first port 8 and a first strap contact finger 1, and the first strap contact finger 1 is installed in the first port 8. The second plug-in portion 7 includes a second port 9 and a second strap contact finger 2, and the second strap contact finger 2 is installed in the second port 9. The strap contact finger is a specially formed elastic connection element. As a conductive medium, the strap contact finger can significantly improve the quality of electrical connection and energy transmission, so that the connector has a continuously low contact resistance. The axial directions of the first plug-in portion 6 and the second plug-in portion 7 are not in the same straight line. The insulating layer includes a first insulating layer 4 and a second insulating layer 5. The first insulating layer 4 is arranged on the outer surface of the busbar structure 3, and the second insulating layer 5 is arranged on the inner wall of the busbar structure 3.

[0058] The axial directions of the plug-in parts at both ends of the busbar connector of the present application are not on the same straight line. The busbar connector can be designed into different shapes so that the angles between the first plug-in part and the second plug-in part are different. The cable or device is respectively connected to the first plug-in part and the second plug-in part. The strap contacts are installed in the first port and the second port, which can realize the adjustment of the wiring direction and ensure a good connection between the busbar and the cable head.

[0059] On the other hand, the present application provides a busbar connector assembly, such as Figure 2 As shown, the busbar connector assembly includes a busbar connector, two cables 12, two insulating sleeves 13, two terminals 10 and two cable heads 11. The insulating sleeve 13 is arranged on the outside of the cable 12. The insulating sleeve can be provided with an inner shielding layer, an insulating layer and an outer shielding layer. The fracture of the outer shielding layer can be designed to be a trumpet-shaped structure, so as to play a role in evacuating the electric field when cooperating with the cable shielding layer. Figure 3 yes Figure 2 A partial enlarged view of the contact point between the terminal and the strap contact finger, the terminal 10 slides into the first port 8 and forms an electrical connection with the first strap contact finger 1.

[0060] The busbar connector assembly has the function of adjusting the wiring direction of the busbar structure. At the same time, it has fewer parts and a small size. The connecting parts are all pre-made in the factory, which is convenient for technicians to install and reduce costs.

[0061] According to some embodiments of the present application, optionally, the busbar structure 3 is designed to be U-shaped, and the first port 8 and the second port 9 are oriented in the same direction.

[0062] In this way, the busbar structure 3 is U-shaped, the ports face the same direction, and the cables 12 are respectively connected to both ends of the U-shaped structure, so that the cables 12 can easily turn or make a U-turn on the same side in a narrow space.

[0063] also, Figure 4 A second embodiment of the present application is provided, in which the busbar structure 3 is designed in a Z shape, and the first port 8 and the second port 9 are oriented in opposite directions. The cable 12 is connected to both ends of the Z-shaped structure, so that when the cable 12 encounters an obstacle, it is easy to bypass the obstacle and continue to advance. Figure 5 A third embodiment of the present application is provided, in which the axial direction of the plug-in parts at both ends of the busbar connector forms a certain angle with the central axis direction, and the cable 12 is connected to both ends of the port, so that the cable 12 can easily change angles and turn around in a small space.

[0064] According to some embodiments of the present application, optionally, the cross-sectional shape of the first port 8 and the second port 9 is circular.

[0065] In this way, the port cross section is circular, and the opening of the plug-in part of the busbar connector is hole-shaped, which is convenient for the terminal or the conductive rod to be connected to the plug-in part. The terminal and the conductive rod are long cylindrical.

[0066] According to some embodiments of the present application, optionally, a card slot is opened on the inner wall of the first plug-in portion 6 and the second plug-in portion 7, and the strap contact fingers are fixed in the card slot.

[0067] In this way, the inner wall space of the plug-in portion is fully utilized without occupying the internal space, the structure is simple, and the position of the contact finger of the watch strap is ensured not to move.

[0068] According to some embodiments of the present application, optionally, the card slot is located in the middle of the first plug-in portion 6 or the second plug-in portion 7 .

[0069] In this way, the watchband contact finger is installed in the middle of the plug-in part, and the terminal 10 or the conductive rod needs to extend into the interior of the plug-in part to ensure that the contact between the terminal 10 or the conductive rod and the plug-in part is more stable.

[0070] According to some embodiments of the present application, optionally, there are multiple strap contacts, which are symmetrically arranged around the central axis of the first plug-in portion 6 and the second plug-in portion 7.

[0071] In this way, the watchband contact fingers are provided with a plurality of fingers, which are symmetrical along the central axis of the plug-in portion, thereby increasing the contact area between the terminal 10 or the conductive rod and the plug-in portion and improving the contact effectiveness.

[0072] According to some embodiments of the present application, optionally, the cable head 11 is in a straight line structure or an L-shaped structure.

[0073] In this way, technicians can choose a cable head with a straight structure or an L-shaped structure according to actual needs, which is convenient for application.

[0074] According to some embodiments of the present application, optionally, one end of the cable head 11 is connected to the cable 12, the other end of the cable head 11 is connected to the busbar connector, the cable 12 is connected to the terminal 10, and the terminal 10 is connected to the first strap contact finger 1 or the second strap contact finger 2 of the busbar structure.

[0075] In this way, the cable head fixes the insulation layer of the cable exterior and the busbar structure, and at the same time, the terminal and strap contact fingers are used to form a sliding contact structure to ensure a good connection between the busbar and the cable head.

[0076] It should be noted that although the above embodiments have been described in this article, this does not limit the scope of patent protection of the utility model. Therefore, based on the innovative concept of the utility model, changes and modifications to the embodiments described in this article, or equivalent structural or equivalent process changes made using the contents of the utility model specification and drawings, directly or indirectly applying the above technical solutions to other related technical fields are all included in the scope of protection of the utility model patent.

Claims

1. A busbar connector, characterized in that: It includes a busbar structure and an insulating layer, wherein a first plug-in portion and a second plug-in portion are arranged at both ends of the busbar structure, the first plug-in portion includes a first port and a first strap contact finger, the first strap contact finger is installed in the first port, the second plug-in portion includes a second port and a second strap contact finger, the second strap contact finger is installed in the second port, the axial directions of the first plug-in portion and the second plug-in portion are not on the same straight line, the insulating layer includes a first insulating layer and a second insulating layer, the first insulating layer is arranged on the outer surface of the busbar structure, and the second insulating layer is arranged on the inner wall of the busbar structure.

2. The busbar connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The busbar structure is U-shaped, and the first port and the second port are oriented in the same direction.

3. The busbar connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cross-sectional shapes of the first port and the second port are circular.

4. The busbar connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner walls of the first plug-in portion and the second plug-in portion are provided with card slots, and the strap contact fingers are fixed in the card slots.

5. The busbar connector according to claim 4, characterized in that: The card slot is located in the middle of the first plug-in portion or the second plug-in portion.

6. The busbar connector according to claim 5, characterized in that: There are a plurality of strap contact fingers, which are symmetrically arranged about the central axis of the first plug-in portion and the second plug-in portion.

7. A busbar connector assembly, characterized in that: The busbar connector comprises the busbar connector according to any one of claims 1 to 6, two cables, two insulating sleeves, two terminals and two cable heads, wherein the insulating sleeves are arranged on the outside of the cables.

8. The busbar connector assembly according to claim 7, characterized in that: The cable head is in a straight line or L-shaped structure.

9. The busbar connector assembly according to claim 7, characterized in that: One end of the cable head is connected to the cable, the other end of the cable head is connected to the busbar connector, the cable is connected to the terminal, and the terminal is connected to the first strap contact finger or the second strap contact finger of the busbar structure.

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