Grounding device
By designing a grounding device including grounding sheath, grounding terminal, expansion sheath and expansion terminal, the problem that existing grounding devices cannot achieve automation and expansion of grounding quantity is solved, an efficient and automated grounding solution is achieved, and the rigidity and production efficiency of the whole vehicle are improved.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202420489840.8
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-03-14
- Publication Date
- 2025-03-11
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-03-14
AI Technical Summary
The existing grounding devices cannot be automated, have low production efficiency, and cannot effectively expand the number of groundings, which affects the rigid structure of the entire vehicle.
A grounding device including a grounding sheath, a grounding terminal, an expansion sheath and an expansion terminal is designed. The clamping connection between the ground sheath and the expansion sheath is achieved through the clamping device and the lead-out slot, and the matching electrical connection between the male and female ends of the plug is achieved to achieve automated production and expansion of the grounding quantity.
The grounding device is scalable and can achieve grounding of multiple grounding wires through a single grounding pile, reducing the number of grounding piles, simplifying the vehicle structure, improving the rigidity of the vehicle, and achieving automated production and improving production efficiency.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of whole vehicle grounding, and more specifically, to a grounding device. Background Art
[0002] As the complexity of automobile configuration increases, there are more and more electronic and electrical components, and the demand for grounding wires is also increasing. Currently, ring terminals are used to achieve the grounding function. This method cannot be automated, has low production efficiency, and cannot achieve the expansion of the number of groundings. It is often necessary to increase grounding piles to meet the grounding wires required by the increased number of electronic and electrical components. Too many grounding piles also affect the rigid structure of the entire vehicle.
[0003] In order to solve such shortcomings, a new grounding device is needed to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content
[0004] The utility model aims to provide a grounding device, comprising a grounding sleeve, a grounding terminal at least partially fixed in the grounding sleeve, at least one extension sleeve and an extension terminal corresponding to the extension sleeve and at least partially fixed in the extension sleeve.
[0005] A clamping device and a guide groove are provided on the opposite side of the grounding sleeve and the extension sleeve, and the grounding sleeve is clamped with the corresponding extension sleeve through the clamping device; at the same time, at least part of the extension terminal and the grounding terminal pass through the guide groove for matching electrical connection.
[0006] Optionally, at least one first cavity is opened at one end of the grounding sleeve, one end of the grounding terminal is at least partially located in the first cavity and is used for plugging with the mating terminal; at least part of the other end of the grounding terminal extends out of the grounding sleeve and is fixedly connected to the vehicle body.
[0007] Optionally, at least one second cavity is formed at one end of the extension sheath, and at least a portion of the extension sheath is located in the second cavity and plugged into a mating terminal.
[0008] Optionally, one of the opposite sides of the ground terminal and the extension terminal is provided with a plug-in male end, and the other is provided with a plug-in female end, and the plug-in male end and the plug-in female end respectively pass through the lead-out groove and are plug-in connected.
[0009] Optionally, there are multiple expansion sheaths, and snap-fit devices are respectively provided on opposite sides of the multiple expansion sheaths, and they are combined together by overlapping and snap-fitting.
[0010] Optionally, there are multiple extension terminals, which are arranged one-to-one corresponding to the extension sheaths, and the plug-in male end or the plug-in female end is also arranged on the side of the extension terminal opposite to the corresponding grounding terminal.
[0011] Optionally, the ground terminal and the ground sleeve are integrally injection molded.
[0012] Optionally, the expansion terminal and the expansion sheath are integrally injection molded.
[0013] Optionally, the grounding terminal includes a first connecting part, a first fixing part and a first plug-in part connected in sequence, there are multiple first plug-in parts, the first connecting part is at least partially arranged outside the grounding sleeve for fixed connection with the vehicle body, and multiple first plug-in parts are respectively arranged in different first cavities for connection with the plug-in terminal; the extension terminal includes a second fixing part and a second plug-in part connected in sequence, there are multiple second plug-in parts, the second fixing part is arranged in the extension sleeve, and multiple second plug-in parts are respectively arranged in different second cavities for connection with the plug-in terminal.
[0014] Optionally, the free end of the first connecting portion is provided with an anti-rotation portion that flips toward the direction of the vehicle body.
[0015] Optionally, the clamping device includes a clamping slot and a clamping platform, and one of the opposite sides of the grounding sleeve and the expansion sleeve is provided with a clamping slot, and the other is provided with a clamping platform matched with the clamping slot.
[0016] The utility model has the following technical effects:
[0017] The grounding device is expandable and can realize grounding of multiple grounding wires by only relying on the first connecting part of the grounding terminal to be electrically connected to a grounding pile; through the grounding sheath and the grounding terminal, the number of grounding is expanded, the number of grounding wires is increased, the number of grounding piles is reduced, the vehicle structure is simplified, and the rigidity of the vehicle is improved.
[0018] In addition, the device can realize automated production. After the plug-in terminal is electrically connected to the grounding wire, it can be plugged into the grounding terminal and the expansion terminal to achieve electrical connection, thereby improving production efficiency and reducing labor costs.
[0019] Other features and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the following detailed description of exemplary embodiments of the present invention with reference to the accompanying drawings. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0020] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of the specification, illustrate embodiments of the present invention and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the present invention.
[0021] Figure 1 It is an exploded diagram of the grounding device of the utility model;
[0022] Figure 2It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the grounding device;
[0023] Figure 3 It is a structural schematic diagram of another implementation method of the grounding device;
[0024] Figure 4 It is a structural diagram of a clamping station in a grounding sheath or an expansion sheath;
[0025] Figure 5 It is a structural schematic diagram of the clamping slot in the grounding sheath or the extension sheath.
[0026] The following are marked in the figure:
[0027] 1. Grounding sheath; 2. Grounding terminal; 3. Extension sheath; 4. Extension terminal;
[0028] 12. guide groove; 24. anti-rotation part;
[0029] 13. First cavity; 33. Second cavity;
[0030] 221, male end for plugging; 421, female end for plugging;
[0031] 21. first connecting portion; 22. first fixing portion; 23. first plug-in portion;
[0032] 42. second fixing portion; 43. second plug-in portion;
[0033] 5. Card-joining slot; 6. Card-joining platform. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0034] Various exemplary embodiments of the present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be noted that unless otherwise specifically stated, the relative arrangements of components and steps, numerical expressions and numerical values set forth in these embodiments do not limit the scope of the present invention.
[0035] The following description of at least one exemplary embodiment is merely illustrative in nature and is in no way intended to limit the invention, its application, or uses.
[0036] Technologies, methods, and equipment known to ordinary technicians in the relevant art may not be discussed in detail, but where appropriate, the technologies, methods, and equipment should be considered as part of the specification.
[0037] In all examples shown and discussed herein, any specific values should be interpreted as merely exemplary and not limiting. Therefore, other examples of the exemplary embodiments may have different values.
[0038] like Figure 1-Figure 5The grounding device shown includes a grounding sleeve 1, a grounding terminal 2 at least partly fixed in the grounding sleeve 1, at least one extension sleeve 3 and an extension terminal 4 corresponding to the extension sleeve 3 and at least partly fixed in the extension sleeve 3; one end of the grounding terminal 2 is fixed inside the grounding sleeve 1 and can be plugged into the plug-in terminal, and the other end is exposed for electrical connection and fixation with the grounding pile of the vehicle body. A clamping device and a guide groove 12 are provided on the opposite side of the grounding sleeve 1 and the extension sleeve 3, and the grounding sleeve 1 is clamped with the corresponding extension sleeve 3 through the clamping device; preferably, the clamping device includes a clamping groove 5 and a clamping platform 6, and one of the opposite sides of the grounding sleeve 1 and the extension sleeve 3 is provided with a clamping groove 5, and the other is provided with a clamping platform 6 that cooperates with the clamping groove 5, and the two are clamped with each other.
[0039] At the same time, a portion of the extension terminal 4 and at least a portion of the ground terminal 2 pass through the lead-out slot 12 and are matched and electrically connected, and another portion of the extension terminal 4 is electrically connected to the plug-in terminal.
[0040] The grounding device is expandable and can realize grounding of multiple grounding wires by only relying on the first connecting part 21 of the grounding terminal 2 to be electrically connected to a grounding pile; through the grounding sheath 1 and the grounding terminal 2, the number of grounding is expanded, the number of grounding wires is increased, the number of grounding piles is reduced, the vehicle structure is simplified, and the rigidity of the vehicle is improved.
[0041] In addition, the device can realize automated production. After the plug-in terminal is electrically connected to the grounding wire, it is plugged into the grounding terminal 2 and the expansion terminal 4 to achieve the grounding connection, thereby improving production efficiency and reducing labor costs.
[0042] In one embodiment, the grounding terminal 2 is clamped inside the grounding sleeve 1; in order to simplify the operation procedure and enhance the connection strength between the grounding terminal 2 and the grounding sleeve 1, the grounding terminal 2 and the grounding sleeve 1 are integrally injection molded.
[0043] In one embodiment, the expansion terminal 4 is clamped inside the expansion sheath 3 ; preferably, the expansion terminal 4 and the expansion sheath 3 are integrally injection molded.
[0044] like Figure 1 and Figure 3As shown, at least one first cavity 13 is opened at one end of the grounding sleeve 1, and the first cavity 13 can be one or more. The grounding terminal 2 includes a first connecting portion 21, a first fixing portion 22 and a first plug-in portion 23 connected in sequence, and there are multiple first plug-in portions 23, and multiple first plug-in portions 23 are connected to the end of the first fixing portion 22 and are arranged one by one at intervals. The first connecting portion 21 is at least partially arranged outside the grounding sleeve 1 for fixed connection with the grounding pile of the vehicle body, and multiple different first plug-in portions 23 are respectively arranged in different first cavities 13 for electrical connection with the plug-in terminal;
[0045] At least one second cavity 33 is formed at one end of the expansion sheath 3, and at least a portion of the expansion sheath 3 is located in the second cavity 33 and plugged into the mating terminal. The expansion terminal 4 includes a second fixing portion 42 and a second plugging portion 43 connected in sequence, and there are multiple second plugging portions 43, at least a portion of the second fixing portion 42 is disposed in the expansion sheath 3, and the multiple second plugging portions 43 are respectively disposed in different second cavities 33 for connection with the mating terminal.
[0046] The number of the first plug-in parts 23 and the second plug-in parts 43 can be set according to actual use requirements. The grounding sheath 1 and the expansion sheath 3 can also be infinitely expanded horizontally.
[0047] The electrical connection between the ground terminal 2 and the expansion terminal 4 is as follows: Figure 1 As shown, one of the opposite sides of the ground terminal 2 and the extension terminal 4 is provided with a plug-in male end 221, and the other is provided with a plug-in female end 421. The plug-in male end 221 and the plug-in female end 421 respectively pass through the lead-out groove 12 and are plug-in connected.
[0048] Specific as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, a male end 221 is provided on the second fixing portion 42, and a female end 421 is provided on the first connecting portion 21. At least a portion of the second fixing portion 42 passes through the lead-out slot 12 of the expansion sleeve 3, and at least a portion of the first fixing portion 22 passes through the lead-out slot 12 of the grounding sleeve 1. The male end 221 and the female end 421 are plugged and matched to be electrically connected.
[0049] like Figure 2 As shown, the expansion sheath 3 is one, which is superimposed on the grounding sheath 1 and is fixed to each other by a clamping device. Figure 3 As shown, there are multiple expansion sleeves 3, and the multiple expansion sleeves are respectively provided with a clamping device on the opposite sides, and are clamped and fixed to each other. Specifically, the clamping device includes a clamping groove and a clamping platform 6, and one of the sides of the grounding sleeve 1 opposite to the expansion sleeve 3 is provided with a clamping groove 5, and the other is provided with a clamping platform 6 matched with the clamping groove 5.
[0050] In this embodiment, the extension terminals 4 are also multiple and are arranged one by one with the extension sheaths 3. The connection method between the ground terminal 2 and the extension terminal 4 is as follows: Figure 1 As shown, the male end 221 and the female end 421 are electrically connected by plugging into each other. In addition, the male end 221 or the female end 421 is also provided on the side of the extension terminal 4 opposite to the corresponding grounding terminal 2 for electrical connection with another stacked extension terminal 4.
[0051] like Figure 1 The free end of the first connecting portion 21 is provided with an anti-rotation portion 24 which is turned toward the vehicle body. The anti-rotation portion 24 can be inserted into the square opening of the vehicle body to fix the grounding device.
[0052] Although some specific embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail by way of examples, it should be understood by those skilled in the art that the above examples are for illustration only and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention. It should be understood by those skilled in the art that the above embodiments may be modified without departing from the scope and spirit of the present invention. The scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims.
Claims
1. A grounding device, characterized in that: It includes a grounding sleeve, a grounding terminal at least partially fixed in the grounding sleeve, at least one extension sleeve and an extension terminal corresponding to the extension sleeve and at least partially fixed in the extension sleeve. A clamping device and a lead-out groove are provided on the opposite side of the grounding sleeve and the extension sleeve, and the grounding sleeve is clamped with the corresponding extension sleeve through the clamping device; at the same time, at least part of the extension terminal and the grounding terminal pass through the lead-out groove to match the electrical connection.
2. The grounding device according to claim 1, characterized in that: One end of the grounding sleeve is provided with at least one first cavity, one end of the grounding terminal is at least partially located in the first cavity and is used for plugging with the mating terminal; at least part of the other end of the grounding terminal extends out of the grounding sleeve and is fixedly connected to the vehicle body.
3. The grounding device according to claim 2, characterized in that: At least one second cavity is formed at one end of the expansion sheath, and at least a portion of the expansion sheath is located in the second cavity and plugged into the mating terminal.
4. The grounding device according to claim 1, characterized in that: One of the opposite sides of the ground terminal and the expansion terminal is provided with a plug-in male end, and the other is provided with a plug-in female end. The plug-in male end and the plug-in female end respectively pass through the lead-out groove and are plug-in connected.
5. The grounding device according to claim 4, characterized in that: There are multiple expansion sheaths, and clamping devices are respectively provided on opposite sides of the multiple expansions, and they are combined together by overlapping and clamping.
6. The grounding device according to claim 5, characterized in that: There are multiple extension terminals, which are arranged one by one corresponding to the extension sheaths. The side of the extension terminal opposite to the corresponding grounding terminal is also provided with the plug-in male end or the plug-in female end.
7. The grounding device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The grounding terminal and the grounding sleeve are integrally injection-molded.
8. The grounding device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The expansion terminal and the expansion sheath are integrally injection molded.
9. The grounding device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The grounding terminal includes a first connecting part, a first fixing part and a first plug-in part connected in sequence, there are multiple first plug-in parts, the first connecting part is at least partially arranged outside the grounding sleeve for fixed connection with the vehicle body, and multiple first plug-in parts are respectively arranged in different first cavities for connection with the plug-in terminal; the expansion terminal includes a second fixing part and a second plug-in part connected in sequence, there are multiple second plug-in parts, the second fixing part is arranged in the expansion sleeve, and multiple second plug-in parts are respectively arranged in different second cavities for connection with the plug-in terminal.
10. The grounding device according to claim 9, characterized in that: The free end of the first connecting portion is provided with an anti-rotation portion which is flipped toward the direction of the vehicle body.
11. The grounding device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The clamping device comprises a clamping slot and a clamping platform. One of the opposite sides of the grounding sleeve and the expansion sleeve is provided with a clamping slot, and the other is provided with a clamping platform matched with the clamping slot.