Integrated high-voltage connector

By using an integrated high-voltage connector in the battery system, the positive and negative electrodes are connected in a single structure, solving the problems of inconvenient operation, high manufacturing cost and consistency in the prior art, and achieving a more compact, reliable and economical battery System design.

CN222508276UActive Publication Date: 2025-02-18XUZHOU YUNTAI AUTOMOBILE ELECTRICAL APPLIANCE
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Application Number
CN202323612951.8
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2023-12-28
Publication Date
2025-02-18
Estimated Expiration
2033-12-28

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Technical Problem

In existing battery systems, the connector structure with separate positive and negative poles causes inconvenient operation, high manufacturing cost and consistency problems, affecting the performance and reliability of the system.

Method used

The integrated high-voltage connector is adopted to connect the positive and negative electrodes in a single structure, and the main body flange, signal terminal, connecting copper bar and upper cover is designed to achieve clamping and fixed connection.

Benefits of technology

Reduces the size of the connector, improves installation efficiency and system compactness, reduces manufacturing costs and risk of mistouching, and enhances the performance and reliability of the system.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to an integrated high-voltage connector, which belongs to the technical field of high-voltage connectors and comprises a connector main body and an upper cover for clamping a main body flange plate. The connector main body comprises a main body flange plate, two groups of signal terminals and connecting copper bars are mounted in the main body flange plate in a mirror image manner, and a sealing gasket is mounted at the lower end of the main body flange plate; an upper cover sliding groove used in cooperation with the upper cover is formed in the upper end of the main body flange plate, and the upper cover slides in along the upper cover sliding groove and is connected with the upper cover clamping hole in a clamped mode through the upper cover buckle. After the structure is adopted, the utility model has the following advantages: the integrated connector is adopted, and the positive electrode and the negative electrode are connected in a single structure. This design reduces the volume of the connector, making it more suitable for a miniaturized and compact layout battery system. The advantage of reducing the volume is that precious space can be saved, and the battery system is more compact, so that more efficient utilization of space resources in various application fields is facilitated.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of high-voltage connectors, in particular to an integrated high-voltage connector. Background Art

[0002] Battery technology is constantly improving to adapt to a variety of applications, from mobile devices to electric vehicles and renewable energy storage. Among them, the structure and design of batteries tend to be miniaturized and compact to increase energy density, reduce volume and weight, and reduce manufacturing costs. These trends require battery components to operate efficiently in limited space while requiring higher cost-effectiveness.

[0003] To adapt to this trend, a possible solution is to use an integrated high-voltage connector. An integrated high-voltage connector can connect the positive and negative electrodes of the battery in a single structure, reducing the required connection space, assembly complexity, and manufacturing costs. This design of connector helps to improve the integration of the battery system and further meet the requirements of miniaturization and compact layout.

[0004] However, most of the traditional connectors on the market currently use a connector structure with separate positive and negative poles, which leads to some defects and challenges: ① Inconvenient operation: The connector with separate positive and negative poles needs to be inserted and connected separately, which may be cumbersome during installation and maintenance, especially when operating in a limited space. ② High manufacturing cost: The cost of manufacturing separate connectors is relatively high because they usually require more parts and assembly processes. This puts pressure on the manufacturing cost of the entire battery system and reduces cost-effectiveness. ③ Consistency issues: Separate connectors may have problems with poor or unstable connection, which may affect the performance and reliability of the battery system. Utility Model Content

[0005] The utility model aims to solve the above technical problems and provides an integrated high-voltage connector.

[0006] In order to solve the above technical problems, the technical solution provided by the utility model is:

[0007] An integrated high-voltage connector comprises a connector body and an upper cover clamped to a flange of the body;

[0008] The connector body comprises a main body flange, in which two groups of signal terminals and connecting copper bars are mirror-mounted, and a sealing gasket is mounted at the lower end of the main body flange;

[0009] An upper cover slide groove for cooperating with the upper cover is formed at the upper end of the main body flange, an upper cover buckle is installed on the main body flange, upper cover clamping holes for cooperating with the upper cover buckle are formed on both sides of the upper cover, and the upper cover slides in along the upper cover slide groove and is clamped through the upper cover buckle and the upper cover clamping hole.

[0010] Preferably, a mounting hole for connecting the copper bar is provided on the main body flange, a copper bar fixing buckle is installed on the inner wall of the mounting hole, and upper and lower copper bar buckles for clamping the connected copper bar are installed on the main body flange.

[0011] Preferably, a locking nut hexagonal slot for fixing the signal terminal is provided on the main body flange, a locking nut is installed in the locking nut hexagonal slot, and the signal terminal is inserted into the locking nut hexagonal slot and fixedly connected by bolts and locking nuts.

[0012] Preferably, the main body flange is marked with terminal serial numbers.

[0013] Preferably, a locking bolt hole is provided on the main body flange.

[0014] Preferably, the connecting copper busbar is bent at 90°.

[0015] Preferably, a mounting groove for cooperating with a sealing gasket is provided on the inner side of the lower end of the main flange.

[0016] Preferably, limiting sliding grooves are provided on both sides of the upper cover.

[0017] After adopting the above structure, the utility model has the following advantages:

[0018] The utility model adopts an integrated connector to connect the positive and negative electrodes in a single structure. This design reduces the size of the connector, making it more suitable for miniaturized and compactly laid out battery systems. The advantage of reducing the size is that it can save valuable space and make the battery system more compact, which helps to use space resources more efficiently in various application fields.

[0019] Flexible Installation: The one-piece connector design is more flexible as it can adapt to different installation needs and conditions, which simplifies the installation process, especially when operating in limited space. This improves the installation efficiency of the battery system and reduces the risk of human error and installation problems.

[0020] Reduce costs: The use of integrated connectors is expected to reduce manufacturing costs. Fewer parts and assembly processes reduce manufacturing complexity, which helps save production, assembly, inspection, and installation costs, reduces the price of the final product, and improves market competitiveness.

[0021] Stronger consistency: The integrated connector helps improve the consistency of the connection and reduces the problem of poor or unstable connection. This means that the performance and reliability of the battery system are more stable and predictable, reducing the need for maintenance and troubleshooting. The enhanced consistency helps ensure that the battery system can always maintain a high level of performance in a variety of applications.

[0022] Prevent accidental touch: The one-piece connector design reduces the risk of accidental touch. Since the positive and negative poles are connected in one structure, the possibility of accidental touch or short circuit is reduced, which helps improve the safety of the battery system and reduces the risk of potential danger and damage.

[0023] The above summary is for the purpose of description only and is not intended to be limiting in any way. In addition to the illustrative aspects, embodiments and features described above, further aspects, embodiments and features of the utility model will be readily apparent by reference to the accompanying drawings and the following detailed description. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0024] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present application or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings required for use in the embodiments or technical descriptions will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present application. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying creative work.

[0025] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of the utility model;

[0026] Figure 2 It is an exploded view of the utility model.

[0027] As shown in the figure: 1. Upper cover; 11. Upper cover clip hole; 12. Limiting slide groove; 2. Connector body; 21. Signal terminal; 22. Connecting copper busbar; 23. Locking nut; 24. Sealing gasket; 25. Main body flange; 251. Locking bolt hole; 252. Upper cover clip groove; 253. Fixing copper busbar clip; 254. Locking nut hexagonal clip groove; 255. Terminal serial number; 256. Copper busbar upper and lower clips; 257. Upper cover clip. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0028] The embodiments of the present application are described in detail below, and examples of the embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals throughout represent the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the present application, and cannot be understood as limiting the present application.

[0029] In the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installed", "connected", and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; 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. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in this application can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0030] The utility model is further described in detail below in conjunction with the full text.

[0031] Combined with Figure 1 and Figure 2 , an integrated high-voltage connector, comprising a connector body 2 and an upper cover 1 snap-fitted to the connector body 2;

[0032] The connector body 2 includes a main body flange 25, in which two groups of signal terminals 21 and connecting copper bars 22 are mirror-mounted, and a sealing gasket 24 is mounted at the lower end of the main body flange 25;

[0033] An upper cover slot 252 for cooperating with the upper cover 1 is formed at the upper end of the main body flange 25, and an upper cover buckle 257 is installed on the main body flange 25. Upper cover clamping holes 11 for cooperating with the upper cover buckle 257 are formed on both sides of the upper cover 1. The upper cover 1 slides in along the upper cover slot 252 and is clamped through the upper cover buckle 257 and the upper cover clamping hole 11. The upper cover slots 252 on the left and right sides are designed to facilitate the installation of the upper cover 1 from both sides.

[0034] The main body flange 25 is provided with a mounting hole for connecting the copper bar 22 , and a copper bar fixing buckle 253 is installed on the inner wall of the mounting hole. The main body flange 25 is provided with upper and lower copper bar buckles 256 for clamping the copper bar 22 .

[0035] The main flange 25 is provided with a locking nut hexagonal slot 254 for fixing the signal terminal 21 , in which a locking nut 23 is installed, and the signal terminal 21 is inserted into the locking nut hexagonal slot 254 and fixedly connected via bolts and the locking nut 23 .

[0036] The terminal serial number 255 is marked on the main flange 25.

[0037] The main body flange 25 is provided with locking bolt holes 251 .

[0038] The connecting copper bar 22 is bent at 90°, and threaded holes are provided on the connecting copper bar 22 and the signal terminal 21, with a riveted nut design. This design enables the copper bar to better adapt to complex circuit layouts in the connector, and the use of riveted nuts further ensures the firmness and electrical conductivity of the signal line connection.

[0039] A mounting groove for matching the sealing gasket 24 is provided on the inner side of the lower end of the main flange 25 .

[0040] Limiting grooves 12 are provided on both sides of the upper cover 1. The limiting grooves 12 are used to fasten the upper part of the connector. This design ensures the stability of the connector and facilitates installation and disassembly.

[0041] The positive and negative integrated connector of the utility model reduces the cost and occupies less space while maintaining the original connector performance creepage distance, electrical clearance and temperature rise, thus solving the problems of high price, large space occupation and inconvenient installation.

[0042] The working principle of this utility model:

[0043] When using the connector, first install the copper bar 22 and signal terminal 21 of the connector into the corresponding installation panel, and insert the copper bar 22 and signal terminal 21 into the corresponding installation panel until the lower sealing gasket 24 is completely in contact with the installation panel. Then, use bolts to lock through the locking bolt holes 251 on both sides. During installation, the copper bar position adopts a symmetrical structure, which has a fool-proof effect and ensures correct installation.

[0044] In the installation panel, the corresponding connecting copper bar 22 is connected to the corresponding positive and negative electrodes. After the installation is locked in place, the signal terminal 21 will be connected to the current control signal to achieve controllable on and off of the high voltage current.

[0045] At the upper part of the connector, the corresponding connection terminals are connected according to the corresponding serial numbers. The bottoms of the connection copper bar 22 and the signal terminal 21 are both provided with nuts to facilitate the locking and installation of the corresponding connection bolts.

[0046] The upper cover slots 252 on both sides of the connector's main flange 25 have a symmetrical structure to facilitate installation of the upper cover 1 from both sides. Slide the upper cover 1 along the upper cover slots 252. When a "click" sound is heard, the upper cover buckle 257 and the upper cover clamping hole 11 are installed, indicating that the installation is complete, ensuring the reliability and stability of the connector. This design helps to improve the ease of use and installation efficiency of the connector.

[0047] The above describes the utility model and its implementation methods, which is not restrictive. What is shown in the full text is only one of the implementation methods of the utility model, and the actual structure is not limited thereto. In short, if ordinary technicians in this field are inspired by it, without departing from the purpose of the invention of the utility model, they can design a structure and embodiment similar to the technical solution without creativity, which should belong to the protection scope of the utility model.

Claims

1. An integrated high-voltage connector, comprising a connector body (2) and an upper cover (1) snap-fitted to the connector body (2), characterized in that: The connector body (2) comprises a main body flange (25), two groups of signal terminals (21) and connecting copper bars (22) are mirror-mounted inside the main body flange (25), and a sealing gasket (24) is mounted at the lower end of the main body flange (25); An upper cover slide groove (252) for use with the upper cover (1) is formed at the upper end of the main body flange (25); an upper cover buckle (257) is installed on the main body flange (25); upper cover clamping holes (11) for use with the upper cover buckle (257) are formed on both sides of the upper cover (1); the upper cover (1) slides in along the upper cover slide groove (252) and is clamped through the upper cover buckle (257) and the upper cover clamping holes (11).

2. An integrated high voltage connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The main body flange (25) is provided with a mounting hole for use with the copper bar (22), the inner wall of the mounting hole is provided with a copper bar fixing buckle (253), and the main body flange (25) is provided with upper and lower copper bar buckles (256) for clamping the copper bar (22).

3. The integrated high voltage connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The main body flange (25) is provided with a locking nut hexagonal slot (254) for fixing the signal terminal (21), a locking nut (23) is installed in the locking nut hexagonal slot (254), and the signal terminal (21) is inserted into the locking nut hexagonal slot (254) and fixedly connected via bolts and the locking nut (23).

4. The integrated high voltage connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The main body flange (25) is marked with a terminal serial number (255).

5. The integrated high voltage connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The main body flange (25) is provided with a locking bolt hole (251).

6. The integrated high voltage connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connecting copper busbar (22) is bent at 90°.

7. The integrated high voltage connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lower end inner side of the main body flange (25) is provided with a mounting groove for use with the sealing gasket (24).

8. The integrated high voltage connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: Limiting sliding grooves (12) are provided on both sides of the upper cover (1).