Terminal assembly and junction box

Abstract

The utility model provides a terminal assembly and a junction box, the terminal assembly is arranged in the junction box, the terminal assembly comprises a terminal and a locking piece, the terminal is connected with a cable so as to realize electric connection of the cable and the junction box, the terminal is provided with a first groove and a second groove which are communicated with each other, and the arrangement directions of the first groove and the second groove are different; the cable is arranged in one of the first groove and the second groove, and the locking piece is arranged in the other one of the first groove and the second groove so as to lock the cable and the terminal. The terminal is provided with the first groove and the second groove which are communicated with each other, and the arrangement directions of the first groove and the second groove are different, so that after water enters the terminal, the water flows in from one groove and flows out from the other groove, and the water drainage effect can be achieved. The cable is arranged in one of the first groove and the second groove, and the locking piece is arranged in the other one of the first groove and the second groove, so that the cable can be electrically connected with the terminal conveniently, and the wiring efficiency is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of electrical devices, and in particular to a terminal assembly and a junction box. Background Art

[0002] In a junction box (86 box), a hole is usually opened on the wire box, and the cable passes through the hole to enter the inside of the wire box and connect to the terminal. However, when the external environment is humid, water will enter the terminal position of the junction box through the hole. If the terminal position is damp or water enters, it is easy to cause sparks, short circuits and other problems. Utility Model Content

[0003] In view of this, the present application provides a terminal assembly, which solves the safety problems of water ingress or sparking, short circuit, etc. at the terminal position. The present application also provides a junction box including the above terminal assembly.

[0004] In order to achieve the above objectives, this application provides the following technical solutions:

[0005] A terminal assembly is provided in a junction box, the terminal assembly comprising a terminal and a locking member, the terminal is connected to a cable to achieve electrical connection between the cable and the junction box, wherein:

[0006] The terminal is provided with a first groove and a second groove which are connected to each other, and the first groove and the second groove are arranged in different directions; the cable is arranged in one of the first groove and the second groove, and the locking member is arranged in the other one to lock the cable and the terminal.

[0007] Optionally, the first groove is opened along a first direction, the second groove is opened along a second direction, and an angle between the first direction and the second direction is 60° to 120°.

[0008] Optionally, the angle between the first direction and the second direction is 95°.

[0009] Optionally, one end of the first groove overlaps with one end of the second groove.

[0010] A junction box comprises a bottom shell, a front shell and any one of the above-mentioned terminal assemblies.

[0011] Optionally, the terminal and the bottom shell are integrally formed.

[0012] Optionally, the bottom shell includes a circuit board, and the protruding portion of the terminal protruding toward the surface shell is welded to the circuit board.

[0013] Optionally, the cable is arranged in the first groove, and the first groove is opened on a side of the terminal facing away from the surface shell.

[0014] Optionally, the locking member is disposed in the second groove, and the second groove is opened on a side surface of the terminal.

[0015] Optionally, a through hole through which the locking member passes is formed on the side wall of the bottom shell, and the through hole and the second groove are arranged in the same direction.

[0016] The terminal assembly provided by the present application has a first groove and a second groove connected to each other in the terminal, and the first groove and the second groove are arranged in different directions, so that when water enters the terminal, the water will flow into one groove and out of the other groove, thereby playing a role in drainage. The cable is arranged in one of the first groove and the second groove, and the locking member is arranged in the other, so that it is easy to realize the electrical connection between the cable and the terminal, and improve the wiring efficiency. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] 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 the description of the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only embodiments of the present application. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on the provided drawings without paying any creative work.

[0018] Figure 1 An exploded view of the bottom shell provided in this embodiment;

[0019] Figure 2 is a three-dimensional diagram of the terminal;

[0020] Figure 3 for Figure 2 Sectional view at AA;

[0021] Figure 4 A three-dimensional diagram of the bottom shell;

[0022] Figure 5 is a cross-sectional view of the bottom shell;

[0023] Figure 6 A three-dimensional diagram of the junction box.

[0024] exist Figure 1-Figure 6 middle:

[0025] 1-terminal assembly, 2-bottom shell, 3-face shell, 4-cable;

[0026] 11-terminal, 12-locking piece, 21-circuit board, 22-through hole;

[0027] 111 - first groove, 112 - second groove. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0028] The present application provides a terminal assembly and a junction box including the terminal assembly.

[0029] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the present application to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present application, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0030] like Figure 1-Figure 6 As shown, an embodiment of the present application provides a terminal assembly 1, which is a component of a junction box, and a terminal 11 is connected to a cable 4, so as to realize an electrical connection between the cable 4 and the junction box. The terminal assembly 1 is arranged in the junction box, and the terminal assembly 1 mainly includes a terminal 11 and a locking member 12, and the terminal 11 is connected to the cable 4 to realize an electrical connection between the cable 4 and the junction box. The terminal 11 is electrically connected to the cable 4, and the locking member 12 is used to lock the terminal 11 and the cable 4 to realize an electrical connection between the terminal 11 and the cable 4, so as to realize an electrical connection between the cable 4 and the junction box.

[0031] The terminal 11 is provided with a first slot 111 and a second slot 112 which are connected to each other, and the first slot 111 and the second slot 112 are arranged in different directions; the cable 4 is arranged in one of the first slot 111 and the second slot 112, and the locking member 12 is arranged in the other one to lock the cable 4 with the terminal 11. Here, the arrangement directions of the first slot 111 and the second slot 112 are not limited, and it is only necessary to ensure that the arrangement directions of the first slot 111 and the second slot 112 are different, so that the locking member 12 can lock the cable 4.

[0032] It should be noted that the locking member 12 may be a locking screw or a spring, etc. For example, taking the locking member 12 as a locking screw, the cable 4 is arranged in the first groove 111, and the locking member 12 is arranged in the second groove 112 as an example, when the locking member 12 is a locking screw, an internal thread adapted to the locking screw is arranged on the inner wall of the second groove 112, so that after the cable 4 is placed in the first groove 111, the locking screw is rotated to lock the cable 4. With such a configuration, the cable 4 can be locked quickly, and the locking effect is good, so that the cable 4 and the terminal 11 are firmly connected.

[0033] It should also be noted that the arrangement of the first groove 111 and the second groove 112 is not limited. The cable 4 is arranged in the first groove 111, and correspondingly, the locking member 12 is arranged in the second groove 112; the cable 4 is arranged in the second groove 112, and correspondingly, the locking member 12 is arranged in the first groove 111.

[0034] It should also be noted that the terminal 11 is usually a copper terminal 11, and the junction box is usually an 86 box.

[0035] The terminal assembly 1 of the above structure has a first groove 111 and a second groove 112 that are connected to each other in the terminal 11, and the first groove 111 and the second groove 112 are arranged in different directions, so that when water enters the terminal 11, the water will flow into one of the grooves and flow out from the other groove, and the first groove 111 and the second groove 112 can also play a role in drainage. In addition, the cable 4 is arranged in one of the first groove 111 and the second groove 112, and the locking member 12 is arranged in the other, so that it is easy to achieve electrical connection between the cable 4 and the terminal 11, and improve wiring efficiency.

[0036] In some embodiments, the first groove 111 is opened along the first direction, the second groove 112 is opened along the second direction, and the angle between the first direction and the second direction is 60° to 120°. Specifically, ensuring that the angle between the first direction and the second direction is within the above range can increase the locking force applied by the locking member 12 to the cable 4 and the terminal 11, improve the stability of the connection between the cable 4 and the terminal 11, and prevent the cable 4 from moving out of the terminal 11.

[0037] Illustratively, the angle between the first direction and the second direction may be: 60°, 70°, 80°, 85°, 90°, 95°, 100°, 105°, 110°, 115°, 120°, etc.

[0038] In some embodiments, the angle between the first direction and the second direction is ensured to be 95°, so that when water flows into the first groove 111 of the terminal 11, the water can quickly flow out from the second groove 112 to increase the water outflow speed and avoid water retention in the terminal 11, thereby reducing or even avoiding the probability of ignition short circuit, and improving the safety of the junction box when in use; and the angle between the first direction and the second direction is within the above range, while increasing the water outflow speed, it can also improve the locking effect of the locking member 12 on the cable 4 and improve the stability of the connection between the cable 4 and the terminal 11.

[0039] In addition, the angle between the first direction and the second direction can also be greater than 90° and less than or equal to 150°. In this way, when water enters from the first groove 111, since the angle between the first direction and the second direction is greater than 90°, the water can quickly flow out from the second groove 112, avoiding water from remaining in the terminal 11, thereby improving the safety of the junction box when in use.

[0040] Here, the first direction and the second direction are not limited. For example, the first direction is Figure 3 The first direction is the direction indicated by the double-headed arrow Y, and the second direction is the direction indicated by the double-headed arrow X. At this time, the angle between the first direction and the second direction is 95°.

[0041] Furthermore, in some embodiments, one end of the first groove 111 overlaps with one end of the second groove 112. In this way, when the cable 4 is placed in the first groove 111, the cable 4 is moved to the overlapping area of ​​the first groove 111 and the second groove 112, and then the locking member 12 is placed in the second groove 112, so as to lock the cable 4 and the terminal 11 in the overlapping area of ​​the first groove 111 and the second groove 112, the convenience of locking the cable 4 by the locking member 12 can be improved, and the stability of the connection between the cable 4 and the terminal 11 can be improved. And when water flows into the terminal 11 from the first groove 111 of the terminal 11, the water can be quickly discharged from the terminal 11 from the second groove 112 of the terminal 11, further improving the water discharge efficiency, further avoiding water from being retained in the terminal 11, and improving the safety of the terminal 11 when in use.

[0042] A junction box comprises a bottom shell 2, a front shell 3 and any one of the above-mentioned terminal assemblies 1. Since the junction box comprises the above-mentioned terminal assembly 1, the beneficial effects of the junction box brought by the terminal assembly 1 can be referred to the above content and will not be repeated here.

[0043] In some embodiments, the terminal 11 and the bottom shell 2 are integrally formed. Specifically, the terminal 11 and the bottom shell 2 are integrally injection molded, so that there is no gap between the terminal 11 and the bottom shell 2, and water is not easy to flow into the junction box from between the terminal 11 and the bottom shell 2, thereby improving the waterproofness of the junction box, avoiding sparks or short circuits caused by moisture or water ingress, and improving the safety of the junction box when in use.

[0044] In some embodiments, the bottom shell 2 includes a circuit board 21, and the protrusion of the terminal 11 protruding toward the front shell 3 is welded and connected to the circuit board 21. Specifically, the circuit board 21 refers to the power supply PCBA, and PCBA refers to the Printed Circuit Board Assembly 21. The terminal 11 is provided with a protrusion protruding toward the front shell 3, and the protrusion is connected to the circuit board 21, so as to realize the electrical connection between the cable 4, the terminal 11 and the circuit board 21, so that the socket of the junction box has electricity, and the welding of the protrusion and the circuit board 21 can also improve the stability of the connection between the two.

[0045] In some embodiments, the cable 4 is arranged in the first groove 111, and the first groove 111 is opened on the side of the terminal 11 away from the housing 3. Generally, the junction box is arranged in a wall, a groove for installing the junction box is opened on the wall, and the cable 4 is reserved in the wall, and the cable 4 is located on the side away from the junction box housing 3. The first groove 111 is opened on the side of the terminal 11 away from the housing 3, and the cable 4 is arranged in the first groove 111, which facilitates the installation of the cable 4, so as to improve the efficiency of installing the cable 4 into the terminal 11 of the junction box.

[0046] In some embodiments, the locking member 12 is disposed in the second groove 112, and the second groove 112 is opened on the side of the terminal 11. Specifically, on the basis that the cable 4 is disposed in the first groove 111, and the first groove 111 is opened on the side of the terminal 11 away from the face shell 3, the locking member 12 is disposed in the second groove 112, the locking member 12 is a locking screw, an internal thread is arranged on the groove wall of the second groove 112, and the second groove 112 is opened on the side of the terminal 11, so that it is convenient for the locking member 12 to lock the cable 4, so that the cable 4 and the terminal 11 are connected more firmly, and the efficiency of abutting the terminal 11 and the cable 4 together is further improved.

[0047] In addition, the first groove 111 and the second groove 112 can also be arranged in other ways, for example: the locking piece 12 is arranged in the second groove 112, and the second groove 112 is opened on the side of the terminal 11 away from the surface shell 3; the cable 4 is arranged in the first groove 111, and the first groove 111 is opened on the side of the terminal 11.

[0048] In some embodiments, the side wall of the bottom shell 2 is provided with a through hole 22 through which the locking member 12 passes, and the through hole 22 and the second groove 112 are arranged in the same direction. Specifically, the through hole 22 is provided on the side wall of the shell, and the through hole 22 and the second groove 112 are arranged in the same direction, and the locking member 12 passes through the through hole 22 and the second groove 112 at the same time to lock the cable 4. In this way, when water flows into the terminal 11 from the first groove 111, the water flows through the second groove 112 and the through hole 22 in sequence to the outside of the junction box, thereby discharging the water to the outside of the junction box to improve the safety of the junction box when in use.

[0049] Furthermore, an internal thread adapted to the wire locking screw is provided on the inner wall of the through hole 22 , thereby increasing the connection length of the wire locking screw and further improving the fastening effect of the cable 4 and the terminal 11 .

[0050] The basic principles of the present application are described above in conjunction with specific embodiments. However, it should be noted that the advantages, strengths, effects, etc. mentioned in the present application are only examples and not limitations, and it cannot be considered that these advantages, strengths, effects, etc. are required by each embodiment of the present application. In addition, the specific details disclosed above are only for the purpose of illustration and ease of understanding, not for limitation, and the above details do not limit the present application to being implemented by adopting the above specific details.

[0051] The block diagrams of the devices, apparatuses, equipment, and systems involved in this application are only illustrative examples and are not intended to require or imply that they must be connected, arranged, and configured in the manner shown in the block diagram. As will be appreciated by those skilled in the art, these devices, apparatuses, equipment, and systems can be connected, arranged, and configured in any manner. Words such as "including", "comprising", "having", etc. are open words, referring to "including but not limited to", and can be used interchangeably with them. The words "or" and "and" used here refer to the words "and / or" and can be used interchangeably with them, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. The words "such as" used here refer to the phrase "such as but not limited to", and can be used interchangeably with them.

[0052] It should also be noted that in the apparatus, device and method of the present application, each component or each step can be decomposed and / or recombined. Such decomposition and / or recombination should be regarded as equivalent solutions of the present application.

[0053] The above description of the disclosed aspects is provided to enable any person skilled in the art to make or use the present application. Various modifications to these aspects will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein may be applied to other aspects without departing from the scope of the present application. Therefore, the present application is not intended to be limited to the aspects shown herein, but rather to the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosed herein.

[0054] It should be understood that the qualifiers "first", "second", "third", "fourth", "fifth" and "sixth" used in the description of the embodiments of the present application are only used to more clearly explain the technical solutions and cannot be used to limit the scope of protection of the present application.

[0055] The above description has been given for the purpose of illustration and description. In addition, this description is not intended to limit the embodiments of the present application to the forms disclosed herein. Although multiple example aspects and embodiments have been discussed above, those skilled in the art will recognize certain variations, modifications, changes, additions and sub-combinations thereof.

Claims

1. A terminal assembly, characterized in that: The terminal assembly is arranged in a junction box, and includes a terminal and a locking member. The terminal is connected to a cable to realize an electrical connection between the cable and the junction box, wherein: The terminal is provided with a first groove and a second groove which are connected to each other, and the first groove and the second groove are arranged in different directions; the cable is arranged in one of the first groove and the second groove, and the locking member is arranged in the other one to lock the cable and the terminal.

2. The terminal assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first groove is opened along a first direction, the second groove is opened along a second direction, and an angle between the first direction and the second direction is 60° to 120°.

3. The terminal assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that: The angle between the first direction and the second direction is 95°.

4. The terminal assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: One end of the first groove overlaps with one end of the second groove.

5. A junction box, characterized in that: It comprises a bottom shell, a surface shell and the terminal assembly described in any one of claims 1-4.

6. The junction box according to claim 5, characterized in that: The terminal and the bottom shell are integrally formed.

7. The junction box according to claim 5, characterized in that: The bottom shell includes a circuit board, and the protruding portion of the terminal protruding toward the surface shell is welded and connected to the circuit board.

8. The junction box according to claim 5, characterized in that: The cable is arranged in the first slot, and the first slot is opened on a side of the terminal away from the surface shell.

9. The junction box according to claim 8, characterized in that: The locking member is disposed in the second slot, and the second slot is opened on a side surface of the terminal.

10. The junction box according to claim 9, characterized in that: A through hole is formed on the side wall of the bottom shell for the locking member to pass through, and the through hole and the second groove are arranged in the same direction.

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