Wire harness adapter connector, electric equipment and vehicle

Abstract

The utility model discloses a wire harness adapter connector, electric equipment and a vehicle. The wire harness adapter connector comprises a first junction box and a second junction box. The first junction box is used for connecting a first wire harness assembly; the second junction box is used for connecting a second wire harness assembly; wherein the first junction box is connected with the second junction box, so that the first wire harness assembly is electrically connected with the second wire harness assembly. According to the utility model, the first junction box and the second junction box which can be connected and combined are arranged, so that the first junction box and the second junction box can be positioned on the inner side and the outer side of the spacing object, and the electric connection of the inner-side wire harness and the outer-side wire harness is realized.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model generally relates to the technical field of wire harness connectors, and more specifically to a wire harness adapter connector, electrical equipment and a vehicle. Background Art

[0002] In order to realize various circuit connections, new energy vehicles in the prior art often use wiring harness connectors. The existing wiring harness connectors are usually suitable for wiring harness transfer on the same surface. For the wiring harness transfer inside and outside the vehicle body structure, and when there is a high waterproof requirement on both the inside and outside, the existing wiring harness connectors obviously cannot meet the use requirements.

[0003] Therefore, it is necessary to provide a wiring harness adapter connector, an electric device and a vehicle to at least partially solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0004] A series of simplified concepts are introduced in the utility model content section, which will be further described in detail in the detailed implementation section. The utility model content section of the utility model does not mean to attempt to define the key features and essential technical features of the technical solution claimed for protection, nor does it mean to attempt to determine the scope of protection of the technical solution claimed for protection.

[0005] In order to at least partially solve the above problems, the first aspect of the utility model provides a wiring harness adapter connector, comprising:

[0006] a first junction box, the first junction box being used to connect a first wiring harness assembly;

[0007] a second junction box, the second junction box being used to connect a second wiring harness assembly;

[0008] The first junction box and the second junction box are connected so that the first wiring harness assembly and the second wiring harness assembly are electrically connected.

[0009] Optionally, the first junction box and the second junction box are arranged in a superimposed manner, so that parts of the first wiring harness assembly and the second wiring harness assembly in the wiring harness adapter connector are located in different planes.

[0010] Optionally, the first junction box includes a first plastic shell, the first plastic shell is provided with a first accommodating cavity, and the first wiring harness assembly can enter the first accommodating cavity;

[0011] The second junction box includes a second plastic shell, the second plastic shell is provided with a second accommodating cavity, and the second wiring harness assembly can enter the second accommodating cavity.

[0012] Optionally, the first junction box further includes a first metal shell, which is disposed in the first accommodating cavity and fixedly connected to the first plastic shell;

[0013] The second junction box further includes a second metal shell, which is disposed in the second accommodating cavity and fixedly connected to the second plastic shell.

[0014] Optionally, the wiring harness adapter connector further includes:

[0015] A cover plate, wherein the first accommodating cavity is provided with an opening corresponding to the first metal shell, and the first metal shell can enter the first accommodating cavity from the opening; the cover plate is sealed at the opening of the first accommodating cavity, and the cover plate is a metal part.

[0016] Optionally, the wiring harness adapter connector further includes:

[0017] A first screw is sequentially passed through the cover plate, the first junction box and the second metal shell to be threadedly connected, so as to achieve a fixed connection between the first junction box and the second junction box.

[0018] Optionally, the wiring harness adapter connector further includes:

[0019] A second screw, wherein the second screw and the first screw are arranged along the axial direction of the wiring harness adapter connector, and the second screw is used to connect the first plastic shell and the second metal shell to achieve a fixed connection between the first junction box and the second junction box.

[0020] Optionally, the cover plate is provided with a positioning groove corresponding to the first screw, the first screw passes through the positioning groove to be connected to the second metal shell, and the nut of the first screw is arranged in the positioning groove.

[0021] Optionally, the second metal shell is provided with:

[0022] a first connecting hole, wherein the first connecting hole is used to connect the first screw;

[0023] A second connecting hole, wherein the second connecting hole is used to connect the second screw.

[0024] Optionally, a through hole is provided at the bottom of the first plastic shell for the first screw to pass through, a plastic sleeve is provided in the through hole, the plastic sleeve is used to fasten the first screw, and the plastic sleeve is an elastic member.

[0025] Optionally, a protrusion is provided on the outer wall of the plastic sleeve, and the protrusion is arranged along the axial direction of the plastic sleeve, and a rib is provided on the inner wall of the plastic sleeve.

[0026] Optionally, connecting ears are provided on both sides of the first metal shell and / or the second metal shell for fixing the wiring harness adapter connector.

[0027] Optionally, the first junction box further includes:

[0028] A terminal sleeve is arranged in the first accommodating cavity, and the terminal sleeve is used to fix the terminal of the first wiring harness assembly to prevent the terminal of the first wiring harness assembly from withdrawing from the first accommodating cavity.

[0029] Optionally, the wiring harness adapter connector further includes:

[0030] The terminal is arranged at the first terminal box and the second terminal box, the first end of the terminal is used to connect the terminal of the first wiring harness assembly, and the second end is used to connect the terminal of the second wiring harness assembly, so that the first wiring harness assembly and the second wiring harness assembly are electrically connected.

[0031] Optionally, the first junction box further includes:

[0032] a first terminal screw, the first terminal screw being used to fix a terminal of the first wiring harness assembly and a first end of the terminal post;

[0033] a second terminal screw, the second terminal screw being used for fixing a terminal connecting the second wiring harness assembly and a second end of the terminal post;

[0034] Both ends of the terminal post are provided with threaded holes, which are respectively connected to the first terminal screw and the second terminal screw.

[0035] Optionally, a side wall of the terminal is provided with an anti-slip portion, and is fixed to the first plastic shell or the second plastic shell via the anti-slip portion.

[0036] Optionally, a first wire harness guide port is provided at the end of the first plastic shell for the first wire harness assembly to enter and exit the first accommodating cavity, and a clamping structure is provided at the first wire harness guide port for connecting the first wire harness assembly;

[0037] A second wire harness guide port is disposed at the end of the second plastic shell for the second wire harness assembly to enter and exit the second accommodating cavity, and a clamping structure is disposed at the second wire harness guide port for connecting the second wire harness assembly.

[0038] A second aspect of the utility model provides an electrical device, comprising a wiring harness adapter connector according to any one of the above technical solutions.

[0039] Optionally, the electrical equipment further includes:

[0040] A sheet metal part, the first junction box or the second junction box is connected to the sheet metal part to fix the wiring harness adapter connector, the first junction box and the second junction box can be distributed on both sides of the sheet metal part, and the sheet metal part is provided with a through hole for accommodating the first junction box or the second junction box.

[0041] A third aspect of the utility model provides a vehicle, comprising a wiring harness adapter connector according to any one of the above technical solutions.

[0042] According to a wiring harness adapter connector, electrical equipment and vehicle of the utility model, by setting a first junction box and a second junction box that can be connected in combination, the first junction box and the second junction box can be located on the inner and outer sides of the partition object, the first junction box is used to connect the first wiring harness assembly, and the second junction box is used to connect the second wiring harness assembly, thereby realizing the electrical connection between the inner and outer wiring harnesses, which is conveniently set on the vehicle sheet metal and used for wiring harness adapters inside and outside the vehicle body structure. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0043] The following drawings of the embodiments of the present invention are used as part of the present invention for understanding the present invention. The drawings show the embodiments of the present invention and their descriptions, and are used to explain the principles of the present invention. In the drawings,

[0044] Figure 1 It is a stereoscopic diagram of a wiring harness adapter connector according to a preferred embodiment of the utility model;

[0045] Figure 2 It is a front view of a wiring harness adapter connector according to a preferred embodiment of the utility model;

[0046] Figure 3 It is an exploded view of a wiring harness adapter connector according to a preferred embodiment of the utility model;

[0047] Figure 4 It is an exploded view of a wiring harness adapter connector according to a preferred embodiment of the utility model;

[0048] Figure 5 A bottom view of a wiring harness adapter connector according to a preferred embodiment of the utility model;

[0049] Figure 6 for Figure 5 Sectional view along GG;

[0050] Figure 7 A top view of a wiring harness adapter connector according to a preferred embodiment of the utility model;

[0051] Figure 8 for Figure 7Sectional view along the middle line MM;

[0052] Fig. 9 A bottom view of a second junction box according to a preferred embodiment of the utility model;

[0053] Fig.10 is a cross-sectional view of a first junction box according to a preferred embodiment of the utility model;

[0054] Fig.11 for Fig.10 A partial enlarged view of the

[0055] Fig.12 A top view of a plastic sleeve according to a preferred embodiment of the utility model;

[0056] Fig.13 for Fig.12 Sectional view along LL;

[0057] Fig.14 A bottom view of a wiring harness adapter connector according to a preferred embodiment of the utility model;

[0058] Fig.15 It is a stereoscopic diagram of a wiring harness switching state according to a preferred embodiment of the utility model.

[0059] Description of reference numerals:

[0060] 1: First terminal box 11: First screw

[0061] 12: Cover plate 13: Second screw

[0062] 141: first plastic shell 142: first metal shell

[0063] 143: Terminal sheath 144: Plastic sheath

[0064] 145: First wiring harness assembly 146: First terminal screw

[0065] 147: protrusion 148: rib

[0066] 2: Second junction box 21: Terminals

[0067] 22: Second metal shell 23: Second plastic shell

[0068] 24: Second terminal screw 25: Second wiring harness assembly

[0069] 221: first connection hole 222: second connection hole

[0070] 223: Connecting ear 224: Third screw

[0071] 26: Solid busbar 3: Sheet metal DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0072] In the following description, a large number of specific details are given to provide a more thorough understanding of the utility model. However, it is obvious to those skilled in the art that the utility model can be implemented without one or more of these details. In other examples, in order to avoid confusion with the utility model, some technical features known in the art are not described.

[0073] In order to thoroughly understand the utility model, a detailed description will be provided in the following description. It should be understood that these embodiments are provided to make the disclosure of the utility model thorough and complete, and to fully convey the concepts of these exemplary embodiments to those of ordinary skill in the art. Obviously, the implementation of the embodiments of the utility model is not limited to the specific details familiar to those skilled in the art. The preferred embodiments of the utility model are described in detail below, but in addition to these detailed descriptions, the utility model may also have other embodiments.

[0074] Ordinal numbers such as "first" and "second" cited in the present invention are merely identifiers and do not have any other meanings, such as a specific order, etc. Moreover, for example, the term "first component" itself does not imply the existence of the "second component", and the term "second component" itself does not imply the existence of the "first component".

[0075] It should be noted that the terms "upper", "lower", "front", "back", "left", "right", "inside", "outside" and similar expressions used in the present invention are for illustrative purposes only and are not restrictive.

[0076] The utility model discloses a wiring harness adapter connector, electrical equipment and a vehicle.

[0077] Now, exemplary embodiments according to the present invention will be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0078] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 As shown, in a preferred embodiment, a wiring harness adapter connector includes: a first junction box 1 and a second junction box 2;

[0079] The first junction box 1 is used to connect the first wiring harness assembly 145;

[0080] The second junction box 2 is used to connect the second wiring harness assembly 25;

[0081] The first junction box 1 and the second junction box 2 are connected, so that the first wiring harness assembly 145 and the second wiring harness assembly 25 can be electrically connected.

[0082] The first wiring harness assembly 145 may be a single wire or multiple wires, and the figure shows two wires arranged side by side; the second wiring harness assembly 25 may be a single wire or multiple wires, and the figure shows two wires arranged side by side.

[0083] The wiring harness adapter connector in this embodiment, by providing a first junction box 1 and a second junction box 2 that can be connected in combination, can make the first junction box 1 and the second junction box 2 located on the inner and outer sides of a partition object, such as the inner and outer sides of a sheet metal part 3. The first junction box 1 is used to connect the first wiring harness assembly 145, and the second junction box 2 is used to connect the second wiring harness assembly 25, thereby realizing the electrical connection between the inner and outer wiring harnesses, and is conveniently provided on the vehicle sheet metal for wiring harness adapters inside and outside the vehicle body structure.

[0084] In one embodiment, if Figure 1 , Figure 2 As shown, the first junction box 1 and the second junction box 2 are arranged in a stacked manner, so that the parts of the first wire harness assembly 145 and the second wire harness assembly 25 in the wire harness adapter connector are located in different planes.

[0085] By providing the first junction box 1 and the second junction box 2 which are superimposed and connected, it is more convenient to make the first junction box 1 and the second junction box 2 located at the inner and outer sides of the partition object, such as the inner and outer sides of the sheet metal part 3. The first junction box 1 and the second junction box 2 can be partially or completely superimposed in structure, as long as the first wiring harness assembly 145 and the second wiring harness assembly 25 in the wiring harness adapter connector can be located in different planes in the superimposed space and can be electrically connected.

[0086] In one embodiment, if Figure 1 , Figure 2 As shown, the first junction box 1 includes a first plastic shell 141, and the first plastic shell 141 is provided with a first accommodating cavity, and the first wiring harness assembly 145 can enter the first accommodating cavity;

[0087] The second junction box 2 comprises a second plastic shell 23 . The second plastic shell 23 is provided with a second accommodating cavity. The second wiring harness assembly 25 can enter the second accommodating cavity.

[0088] The first plastic shell 141 and the second plastic shell 23 are injection molded parts, which are made of suitable materials and have the characteristics of being resistant to high salt spray levels. As shells, the wiring harness adapter connector can meet the 960H salt spray resistance requirements without additional surface treatment, saving the cost of the connector.

[0089] In one embodiment, if Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3As shown, the first junction box 1 further includes a first metal shell 142 , which is disposed in the first accommodating cavity and fixedly connected to the first plastic shell 141 .

[0090] The second junction box 2 further includes a second metal shell 22 , which is disposed in the second accommodating cavity and fixedly connected to the second plastic shell 23 .

[0091] The first metal shell 142 and the second metal shell 22 are formed of sheet metal. The first metal shell 142 can be fixedly connected to the first plastic shell 141 by injection molding or clipping, and the second metal shell 22 can be fixedly connected to the second plastic shell 23 by injection molding or clipping, which is convenient for manufacturing and has high manufacturing efficiency.

[0092] In one embodiment, if Figure 3 , Figure 4 As shown, the wiring harness adapter connector also includes:

[0093] The cover plate 12 , the first accommodation cavity of the first plastic shell 141 is provided with an opening corresponding to the first metal shell 142 , the first metal shell 142 can enter the first accommodation cavity from the opening, and the cover plate 12 is sealed at the opening of the first accommodation cavity, and the cover plate 12 is a metal part.

[0094] The cover plate 12 can be formed of sheet metal, and can be made of materials such as aluminum alloy, stainless steel, etc. The cover plate 12 is made of metal material, which can play a role in constructing an electromagnetic shielding circuit and improve the safety of the wiring harness connection.

[0095] In one embodiment, if Figure 4 , Figure 6 As shown, the wiring harness adapter connector also includes:

[0096] The first screw 11 passes through the cover plate 12, the first junction box 1 and the second metal shell 22 in sequence to achieve fixed connection between the first junction box 1 and the second junction box 2. The first screw 11 is relatively long to ensure that it can enter the second junction box 2.

[0097] In one embodiment, if Figure 4 , Figure 6 As shown, the wiring harness adapter connector also includes:

[0098] The second screw 13 is arranged along the axis direction of the wiring harness adapter connector with the first screw 11, and the second screw 13 is used to connect the first plastic shell 141 and the second metal shell 22 to achieve a fixed connection between the first junction box 1 and the second junction box 2. By providing the second screw 13 and the first screw 11, the first junction box 1 and the second junction box 2 can be stably fixedly connected, and the first junction box 1 and the second junction box 2 can be prevented from being misaligned after being fixedly connected.

[0099] The length of the second screw 13 is smaller than that of the first screw 11 because the first junction box 1 and the second junction box 2 are both designed as triangular blocks or trapezoidal blocks with different thicknesses. The thickness is larger at the location where the first screw 11 is connected, and the thickness is smaller at the location where the second screw 13 is connected.

[0100] In one embodiment, if Figure 6 As shown, the cover plate 12 is provided with a positioning groove corresponding to the first screw 11 , the first screw 11 passes through the positioning groove to connect to the second metal shell 22 , and the nut of the first screw 11 is arranged in the positioning groove.

[0101] By providing the positioning groove, the first screw 11 can be kept perpendicular to the first junction box 1 and the second junction box 2 , and the nut of the first screw 11 will not protrude from the surface of the cover plate 12 .

[0102] The first plastic shell 141 may also be provided with a positioning groove corresponding to the second screw 13 . The second screw 13 passes through the positioning groove and is connected to the second metal shell 22 . The nut of the second screw 13 is disposed in the positioning groove.

[0103] In one embodiment, if Fig. 9 As shown, the second metal shell 22 is provided with:

[0104] A first connecting hole 221, the first connecting hole 221 is used to connect the first screw 11;

[0105] The second connecting hole 222 is used to connect the second screw 13 .

[0106] The first screw 11 is connected to both the cover plate 12 and the second metal shell 22 , so that the cover plate 12 and the second metal shell 22 can be constructed into an electromagnetic shielding circuit, thereby improving the safety of the wiring harness connection.

[0107] In one embodiment, if Fig.10 , Fig.11 As shown, a through hole is provided at the bottom of the first plastic shell 141 for the first screw 11 to pass through, and a plastic sleeve 144 is provided in the through hole. The plastic sleeve 144 is used to fasten the first screw 11, and the plastic sleeve 144 is an elastic member.

[0108] like Fig.12 , Fig.13As shown, the outer wall of the plastic sleeve 144 is provided with a plurality of protrusions 147, which are arranged along the axial direction of the plastic sleeve 144, and the inner wall of the plastic sleeve 144 is provided with a plurality of ribs 148. The protrusions 147 and the inner wall of the through hole are fixed by interference, and the ribs 148 interfere with the threads of the first screw 11. When the first screw 11 passes through the first junction box 1 and is inserted into the plastic sleeve 144, the interference fixes the first screw 11 and the first junction box 1 assembly so that they do not fall off, thereby achieving the purpose of pre-installation.

[0109] The plastic sleeve 144 itself has elastic properties of being compressible and expandable, which facilitates the plastic sleeve 144 to be clamped and fixed in the through hole. The plastic sleeve 144 may or may not be provided with threads, and is connected with the first screw 11 to play a role similar to that of an expansion screw.

[0110] In one embodiment, if Figure 4 , Figure 5 As shown, connecting ears are provided on both sides of the first metal shell 142 and / or the second metal shell 22 for fixing the wiring harness adapter connector.

[0111] In the figure, connecting ears 223 are provided on both sides of the second metal shell 22, and the connecting ears 223 are provided with connecting holes, which can be fixedly connected to the sheet metal part 3 by a third screw 224. At the same time, the sheet metal part 3 and the first metal shell 142 or the second metal shell 22 can also be constructed into an electromagnetic shielding circuit, which can improve the safety of the wiring harness connection.

[0112] In one embodiment, if Figure 3 , Figure 4 As shown, the first junction box 1 also includes:

[0113] The terminal sheath 143 is disposed in the first accommodation cavity and is used to fix the terminal of the first harness assembly 145 to prevent the terminal of the first harness assembly 145 from withdrawing from the first accommodation cavity. The terminal sheath 143 is buckled onto the terminal of the first harness assembly 145 so that the terminal is positioned and prevented from withdrawing when inserted into the first junction box 1, which facilitates the subsequent first terminal screw 146 to lock the terminal of the first harness assembly 145.

[0114] In one embodiment, if Figure 7 , Figure 8 As shown, the wiring harness adapter connector also includes:

[0115] The terminal 21 is arranged in the first terminal box 1 and the second terminal box 2, the first end of the terminal 21 is used to connect the terminal of the first wiring harness assembly 145, and the second end is used to connect the terminal of the second wiring harness assembly 25, so that the first wiring harness assembly 145 and the second wiring harness assembly 25 are electrically connected.

[0116] The number of the terminals 21 is set according to the number of the first wiring harness assembly 145 and the second wiring harness assembly 25. The figure shows that the first wiring harness assembly 145 and the second wiring harness assembly 25 are both two wires arranged side by side, and there are two corresponding terminals 21, which are also arranged side by side.

[0117] In one embodiment, if Figure 8 As shown, the first junction box 1 also includes:

[0118] A first terminal screw 146, the first terminal screw 146 is used to fix the terminal connecting the first wiring harness assembly 145 and the first end of the terminal post 21;

[0119] The second terminal screw 24 is used to fix the terminal connecting the second wiring harness assembly 25 and the second end of the terminal 21 .

[0120] The terminals of the first wiring harness assembly 145 and the terminals of the second wiring harness assembly 25 are both provided with connection holes, so as to facilitate fixed connection with the terminal post 21 by means of screws.

[0121] In one embodiment, if Figure 8 As shown, threaded holes are provided at both ends of the terminal post 21, which are connected to the first terminal screw 146 and the second terminal screw 24 respectively.

[0122] The terminal post 21 may be a hollow post, with threaded holes provided at both ends.

[0123] In one embodiment, if Figure 3 As shown, the side wall of the terminal 21 is provided with an anti-slip portion, and is fixed to the first plastic shell 141 or the second plastic shell 23 through the anti-slip portion.

[0124] like Figure 3 As shown in , the anti-slip portion can be a step provided in the middle of the side wall of the terminal 21. By providing the step, the terminal 21 can be injection-molded and fixed in the second plastic shell 23, thereby improving the stability of the connection with the second plastic shell 23.

[0125] In one embodiment, if Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 As shown, a first wire harness guide port is provided at the end of the first plastic shell 141 for the first wire harness assembly 145 to enter and exit the first accommodating cavity, and a clamping structure is provided at the first wire harness guide port for connecting the first wire harness assembly 145, which can prevent the first wire harness assembly 145 from accidentally detaching from the first plastic shell 141, thereby improving the stability of the connection;

[0126] A second wiring harness guide port is provided at the end of the second plastic shell 23 for the second wiring harness assembly 25 to enter and exit the second accommodating cavity. The second wiring harness guide port is provided with a snap-on structure for connecting the second wiring harness assembly 25, which can prevent the second wiring harness assembly 25 from accidentally detaching from the second plastic shell 23 and improve the stability of the connection.

[0127] The first wire harness assembly 145 and the second wire harness assembly 25 in this embodiment may be formed by twisting a plurality of monofilament conductors, or may be formed by a single solid conductor.

[0128] like Fig.14 , Fig.15 As shown, the wiring harness adapter connector in this embodiment can adapt to the interconnection of traditional twisted cables and high-voltage shielded circular solid busbar 26. The connectors at both ends can use two different cables respectively, providing flexible usage scenarios and conditions for the use and promotion of the solid busbar 26.

[0129] The high-power shielded circular solid busbar for charging and distribution of electric vehicles and the matching high-voltage shielded circular solid busbar are both circular solid structures with many advantages such as low cost, compact structure, strong conductivity, excellent heat dissipation performance, physical flame retardancy, etc. They provide the possibility for high-power charging and distribution within the limited layout space inside the vehicle and have broad application prospects in the future.

[0130] An embodiment of the utility model further provides an electrical device, comprising a wiring harness adapter connector according to any one of the above embodiments.

[0131] The electrical equipment may be a vehicle, a ship, a spacecraft, etc. The vehicle may be a fuel vehicle, a gas vehicle or a new energy vehicle, and the new energy vehicle may be a pure electric vehicle, a hybrid vehicle or an extended-range vehicle, etc. The spacecraft includes an airplane, a rocket, a space shuttle and a spacecraft, etc. The present application embodiment does not impose any special restrictions on the above-mentioned electrical equipment.

[0132] In one embodiment, if Figure 1 , Figure 2 As shown, the electrical equipment also includes:

[0133] The sheet metal part 3, the first junction box 1 or the second junction box 2 are connected to the sheet metal part 3 to fix the wiring harness adapter connector, the first junction box 1 and the second junction box 2 can be distributed on both sides of the sheet metal part 3, and the sheet metal part 3 is provided with a through hole for accommodating the first junction box 1 or the second junction box 2. The sheet metal part 3 can be a sheet metal of a car body, a sheet metal of a hull, a sheet metal of a spacecraft, etc.

[0134] The utility model provides a wiring harness adapter connector and an electrical device, which have the following characteristics:

[0135] 1. The connector can meet the 960H salt spray resistance requirement, using the plastic coating process to evenly coat the plastic on the outside of the metal parts. This connector structure relies on the characteristics of the plastic parts themselves that can withstand high salt spray levels, and does not require additional surface treatment, which greatly saves the cost of the connector; in addition, this connector can ensure structural strength while the metal parts wrapped inside act as a shielding layer, greatly simplifying the subsequent assembly process.

[0136] 2. The first junction box and the second junction box of the connector are fixed by a center screw and a top screw: one screw is locked at the top of the connector, and the other screw passes through the center of the upper cover and is fixed to the threaded hole of the metal plastic-coated part of the second junction box. While fixing the upper cover (cover plate 12), the locking force required for the first junction box and the second junction box to be matched and fixed is provided, abandoning the traditional connection method of fixing the four corners of the upper cover with screws and fixing the connector and the body sheet metal with screws.

[0137] Through the above-mentioned screw connection method: the body sheet metal only needs two screws to fix the second junction box, and the first junction box is fixed to the threaded hole of the second junction box by screws, which reduces the use of screws, thereby reducing material costs, simplifying assembly, and reducing the risk of missing screws in the connector; in addition, the design of center-fixed screws reduces the outer contour of the connector to reduce the space reserved for screw installation, and the size and weight of the connector are reduced; furthermore, the metal cover acts as a shielding structure of the connector. When shielding a traditional connector, the cover needs to be added with a spring sheet and a reserved contact structure to achieve a stable connection. This connector does not require a spring sheet and a reserved contact contact. While fixing the cover, the screw conducts the shielding current of the cover to the metal shell of the second junction box, and the connection is stable and reliable.

[0138] 3. A pre-installed rubber sleeve is installed inside the threaded hole of the first junction box. The petal-shaped shape of the rubber sleeve makes the rubber sleeve have elastic properties that can be compressed and expanded. The protruding position of the rubber sleeve interferes with the threaded hole and can be firmly fixed by pressing it into the threaded hole. When the screw passes through, the recessed structure interferes with the thread, so that the screw and the upper cover assembly are pre-installed on the first junction box. The design of this pre-installed structure enables the first junction box to rely on the pre-installed screws to fix the upper cover and the connector when it is not assembled with the second junction box, avoiding the risk of missing the internal components of the connector during transportation, and also making the connector waterproof and dustproof, protecting the internal components from contamination; the pre-installed structure also reduces the difficulty of final assembly and improves the efficiency of final assembly.

[0139] The processes and steps described in all the above preferred embodiments are only examples. Unless adverse effects occur, various processing operations can be performed in a sequence different from the sequence of the above processes. The sequence of steps in the above processes can also be increased, merged or deleted according to actual needs.

[0140] In understanding the scope of the present invention, the term "comprising" and its derivatives as used herein are intended to be open terms, which specify the existence of the recorded features, elements, components, groups, wholes and / or steps, but do not exclude the existence of other unrecorded features, elements, components, groups, wholes and / or steps. This concept also applies to words with similar meanings, such as the terms "including", "having" and their derivatives.

[0141] The terms "attached" or "attached" as used herein include: a configuration where an element is directly secured to another element by directly securing the element to the other element; a configuration where an element is indirectly secured to another element by securing the element to an intermediate member which in turn is secured to the other element; and a configuration where one element is integral with the other element, i.e., one element is substantially a part of the other element. This definition also applies to words with similar meanings such as "connect," "connect," "couple," "mount," "bond," "fix," and their derivatives. Finally, terms of degree such as "substantially," "approximately," and "approximately" as used herein represent the amount of deviation that modifies the term such that the end result will not be significantly changed.

[0142] Unless otherwise defined, the technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as those generally understood by those skilled in the art of the present invention. The terms used herein are only for describing specific implementation purposes and are not intended to limit the present invention. The features described herein in one embodiment may be applied to another embodiment alone or in combination with other features, unless the feature is not applicable or otherwise specified in the other embodiment.

[0143] The utility model has been described through the above-mentioned embodiments, but it should be understood that the above-mentioned embodiments are only for the purpose of example and description, and are not intended to limit the utility model to the scope of the described embodiments. In addition, it can be understood by those skilled in the art that the utility model is not limited to the above-mentioned embodiments, and more variations and modifications can be made according to the teachings of the utility model, and these variations and modifications all fall within the scope of protection claimed by the utility model.

Claims

1. A wiring harness adapter connector, characterized in that: include: A first junction box (1), the first junction box (1) being used to connect a first wiring harness assembly (145); A second junction box (2), the second junction box (2) being used for connecting a second wiring harness assembly (25); The first junction box (1) and the second junction box (2) are connected so that the first wiring harness assembly (145) and the second wiring harness assembly (25) are electrically connected.

2. The wiring harness adapter connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first junction box (1) and the second junction box (2) are arranged in a stacked manner, so that the parts of the first wiring harness assembly (145) and the second wiring harness assembly (25) in the wiring harness adapter connector are located in different planes.

3. The wiring harness adapter connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first junction box (1) comprises a first plastic shell (141), the first plastic shell (141) being provided with a first accommodating cavity, and the first wiring harness assembly (145) can enter the first accommodating cavity; The second junction box (2) comprises a second plastic shell (23), the second plastic shell (23) being provided with a second accommodating cavity, and the second wiring harness assembly (25) can enter the second accommodating cavity.

4. The wiring harness adapter connector according to claim 3, characterized in that: The first junction box (1) further comprises a first metal shell (142), wherein the first metal shell (142) is arranged in the first accommodating cavity and is fixedly connected to the first plastic shell (141); The second junction box (2) further comprises a second metal shell (22), wherein the second metal shell (22) is arranged in the second accommodating cavity and is fixedly connected to the second plastic shell (23).

5. The wiring harness adapter connector according to claim 4, characterized in that: Also includes: A cover plate (12), wherein the first accommodating cavity is provided with an opening corresponding to the first metal shell (142), and the first metal shell (142) can enter the first accommodating cavity from the opening; the cover plate (12) is sealed at the opening of the first accommodating cavity, and the cover plate (12) is a metal part.

6. The wiring harness adapter connector according to claim 5, characterized in that: Also includes: A first screw (11), wherein the first screw (11) passes through the cover plate (12), the first junction box (1) and the second metal shell (22) in sequence and is threadedly connected to achieve a fixed connection between the first junction box (1) and the second junction box (2).

7. The wiring harness adapter connector according to claim 6, characterized in that: Also includes: A second screw (13), wherein the second screw (13) and the first screw (11) are arranged along the axial direction of the wiring harness adapter connector, and the second screw (13) is used to connect the first plastic shell (141) and the second metal shell (22) to achieve a fixed connection between the first junction box (1) and the second junction box (2).

8. The wiring harness adapter connector according to claim 6, characterized in that: The cover plate (12) is provided with a positioning groove corresponding to the first screw (11); the first screw (11) passes through the positioning groove to connect to the second metal shell (22); and the nut of the first screw (11) is arranged in the positioning groove.

9. The wiring harness adapter connector according to claim 7, characterized in that: The second metal shell (22) is provided with: A first connecting hole (221), wherein the first connecting hole (221) is used to connect the first screw (11); A second connecting hole (222), wherein the second connecting hole (222) is used to connect the second screw (13).

10. The wiring harness adapter connector according to claim 6, characterized in that: The bottom of the first plastic shell (141) is provided with a through hole for the first screw (11) to pass through, and a plastic sleeve (144) is provided in the through hole. The plastic sleeve (144) is used to fasten the first screw (11), and the plastic sleeve (144) is an elastic member.

11. The wiring harness adapter connector according to claim 10, characterized in that: The outer wall of the plastic sleeve (144) is provided with a protrusion (147), and the protrusion (147) is arranged along the axial direction of the plastic sleeve (144). The inner wall of the plastic sleeve (144) is provided with a rib (148).

12. The wiring harness adapter connector according to claim 4, characterized in that: Connecting ears are provided on both sides of the first metal shell (142) and / or the second metal shell (22) for fixing the wiring harness adapter connector.

13. The wiring harness adapter connector according to claim 3, characterized in that: The first junction box (1) further comprises: A terminal sleeve (143), wherein the terminal sleeve (143) is disposed in the first accommodating cavity, and the terminal sleeve (143) is used to fix the terminal of the first wiring harness assembly (145) to prevent the terminal of the first wiring harness assembly (145) from withdrawing from the first accommodating cavity.

14. The wiring harness adapter connector according to claim 3, characterized in that: Also includes: A terminal (21), wherein the terminal (21) is arranged at the first terminal box (1) and the second terminal box (2), wherein the first end of the terminal (21) is used to connect to the terminal of the first wiring harness assembly (145), and the second end of the terminal (21) is used to connect to the terminal of the second wiring harness assembly (25), so that the first wiring harness assembly (145) and the second wiring harness assembly (25) are electrically connected.

15. The wiring harness adapter connector according to claim 14, characterized in that: The first junction box (1) further comprises: A first terminal screw (146), the first terminal screw (146) being used to fix a terminal of the first wiring harness assembly (145) and a first end of the terminal post (21); A second terminal screw (24), the second terminal screw (24) being used to fix a terminal of the second wiring harness assembly (25) and a second end of the terminal post (21); Both ends of the terminal post (21) are provided with threaded holes, which are respectively connected to the first terminal screw (146) and the second terminal screw (24).

16. The wiring harness adapter connector according to claim 14, characterized in that: The side wall of the terminal (21) is provided with an anti-slip portion, and is fixed to the first plastic shell (141) or the second plastic shell (23) via the anti-slip portion.

17. The wiring harness adapter connector according to claim 4, characterized in that: A first wire harness guide port is provided at the end of the first plastic shell (141) for the first wire harness assembly (145) to enter and exit the first accommodating cavity, and a clamping structure is provided at the first wire harness guide port for connecting the first wire harness assembly (145); A second wire harness guide port is provided at the end of the second plastic shell (23) for the second wire harness assembly (25) to enter and exit the second accommodating cavity, and a snap-on structure is provided at the second wire harness guide port for connecting the second wire harness assembly (25).

18. An electrical equipment, characterized in that: It comprises a wiring harness adapter connector according to any one of claims 1-17.

19. The electrical equipment according to claim 18, characterized in that: Also includes: A sheet metal part (3), the first junction box (1) or the second junction box (2) is connected to the sheet metal part (3) to fix the wiring harness adapter connector, the first junction box (1) and the second junction box (2) can be distributed on both sides of the sheet metal part (3), and the sheet metal part (3) is provided with a through hole for accommodating the first junction box (1) or the second junction box (2).

20. A vehicle, characterized in that: It comprises a wiring harness adapter connector according to any one of claims 1-17.

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