Double-pressing type lock catch assembly of large-current energy storage connector

By designing a double-pressure lock assembly in the energy storage connector, including buttons and return springs on both sides of the lock, the problem of only suitable right-hand workers in the prior art is solved, and the unlocking and locking functions suitable for different groups of people are realized.

CN222637805UActive Publication Date: 2025-03-18DONGGUAN LIYANG MOTOR CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202420350351.4
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-02-26
Publication Date
2025-03-18
Estimated Expiration
2034-02-26

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Technical Problem

The thumb press position of the existing energy storage connector is on the left side and is only suitable for right-handed workers. One-sided pressing is not conducive to left-handed workers.

Method used

A double-pressure lock assembly for a high-current energy storage connector is designed, including a pair of buttons and return springs distributed on both sides of the lock. The lock is equipped with a reset function slide groove and a reset function contact slide rail. The buttons and the lock are unlocked and locked through sliding cooperation.

Benefits of technology

It realizes the effect of dual-button unlocking or left-right single-press unlocking, which is suitable for different groups of people and improves the adaptability and versatility of the product.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a double push type lock catch assembly of a heavy current energy storage connector, comprising a lock catch, buttons and a reset spring, a pair of buttons are distributed at two sides of the lock catch, the reset spring is arranged between the pair of buttons, the lock catch is provided with a reset function slide rail groove, and the reset function slide rail groove is provided with a reset function slide rail. Any key is provided with a reset function contact sliding rail which can be matched with the reset function sliding rail groove. When the plug finished product is inserted into the socket finished product, the product is in a locking state. During unlocking, the left button or the right button is pressed singly, or the double-side buttons are pressed at the same time, the reset spring is compressed, the reset function contact sliding rails of the buttons are inserted into the reset function sliding rail grooves of the lock catch, the lock catch is driven to move backwards, the lock catch does not limit the buckling step of the socket any more, the product is in an unlocked state, and the socket can be separated from the plug. The left button and the right button are suitable for different crowds and are not limited by space positions and sizes, the applicable crowds and the applicable space range of the product are widened, and the design has universality for different crowds and various use situations.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of energy storage connectors, in particular to a connector locking structure. Background Art

[0002] In the energy storage connector of the prior art, the plug and the socket are plugged together, and the lock on the plug locks the plug-in state of the plug and the socket. When unlocking, the left button is used to compress the spring, and the spring acts on the lock, the lock is stressed, displaced, and separated from the socket hook. In this way, the plug can be separated from the socket.

[0003] The thumb pressing position of the above energy storage connector product is on the left side, which is only convenient for right-handed workers. Single-sided pressing is not conducive to use by left-handed workers. Utility Model Content

[0004] The technical problem solved by the utility model is that the thumb pressing position of the energy storage connector product is on the left side, which is only convenient for right-handed workers to use, and unilateral pressing is not conducive to the use of left-handed workers.

[0005] In order to solve the above technical problems, the utility model provides the following technical solutions: a double-press lock assembly of a large current energy storage connector, including a lock and a button, and a reset spring used in conjunction with the button, a pair of buttons are distributed on both sides of the lock, the reset spring is arranged between the pair of buttons, the lock is provided with a reset function slide rail groove, any button is provided with a reset function contact slide rail that can cooperate with the reset function slide rail groove, and the reset function slide rail groove and the reset function contact slide rail are both inclined.

[0006] The lock assembly is first installed into the plug body. When the finished plug is inserted into the finished socket, the buckle step of the socket cooperates with the lock, and the product is in a locked state.

[0007] When unlocking, press the left or right button alone, or press both buttons at the same time. The reset spring is compressed, and the reset function contact slide rail of the button is inserted into the reset function slide rail groove of the lock, driving the lock to move backward. The lock no longer restricts the socket's snap-on step. The product is in unlocked state and the socket can be separated from the plug.

[0008] When the button stops being pressed, the reaction force of the reset spring causes the reset function contact slide rail to separate from the reset function slide rail groove, thereby achieving a reset effect.

[0009] The plug body is provided with a lock buckle installation groove, a longitudinal slide groove is provided in the lock buckle installation groove, and the lock buckle is provided with a longitudinal slide rail structure matched with the longitudinal slide rail groove. The lock buckle and a pair of buttons are installed in the lock buckle installation groove, and the pair of buttons are located on both sides of the lock buckle. Under the drive of the reset function contact slide rail, the lock buckle retreats along the longitudinal slide rail groove and is unlocked. The reset function contact slide rail is reset, and the lock buckle advances along the longitudinal slide rail groove and is reset, so that the plugging of the finished plug and the finished socket can be locked.

[0010] A transverse slide groove is provided in the lock buckle installation groove, and a transverse slide structure matching the transverse slide groove is provided on the button. When the button is pressed, the button moves along the transverse slide groove, the reset function contact slide rail is inserted into the reset function slide groove, and the lock buckle is driven to retreat and unlock. When the button is released, the button moves along the transverse slide groove under the action of the reset spring, the reset function contact slide rail exits the reset function slide groove, the button is reset, and the lock buckle is reset forward.

[0011] A limit card slot is provided in the lock buckle installation slot, and an anti-retraction card point cooperating with the limit card slot is provided at the end of the transverse slide rail structure. The transverse slide rail structure of the button cooperates with the transverse slide rail slot, and the anti-retraction card point cannot be withdrawn after being installed in the limit card slot, thereby realizing stable assembly of the button and the lock buckle in the lock buckle installation slot.

[0012] The button is provided with a spring hole, the spring holes of a pair of buttons are arranged oppositely, the middle of the lock buckle is hollowed out, the reset spring passes through the lock buckle, and the two ends of the reset spring are matched with the pair of spring holes. The operator can press the left button of a pair of buttons, or press the right button alone, or press a pair of buttons at the same time, which can compress the reset spring and accumulate elastic potential energy. When the button is released, the elastic potential energy of the reset spring is released to reset the button.

[0013] The front end of the lock buckle is provided with a locking structure, and the rear end of the lock buckle is provided with a dovetail-shaped elastic structure, which can abut against the side wall of the lock buckle installation slot. When the lock buckle is in the locked state, the locking structure abuts against the buckle step of the socket. When unlocking, the lock buckle passively moves backward, and the elastic structure abuts against the side wall of the lock buckle installation slot, causing elastic deformation. After the button is reset, the elastic structure releases elastic potential energy to reset the lock buckle forward.

[0014] The locking and unlocking structure of the plug body, the button and the lock buckle of the utility model can achieve double-button unlocking or left-right single-press unlocking effects through the sliding cooperation of the button and the lock buckle.

[0015] The left and right side buttons of the utility model are suitable for different groups of people and are not limited by spatial position and size, thereby improving the range of people and spaces that the product can adapt to, and having universal applicability for different groups of people and various usage scenarios. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] The utility model is further described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings:

[0017] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of a finished plug 10;

[0018] Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of a finished socket 20;

[0019] Figure 3 is an exploded view of the finished plug 10;

[0020] Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of the plug body 11;

[0021] Figure 5 is a schematic diagram of button 13;

[0022] Figure 6 is a schematic diagram of the lock buckle 12;

[0023] Figure 7 is a schematic diagram of the return spring 14;

[0024] Figure 8 The finished plug 10 and the finished socket 20 are locked in a locked state;

[0025] Fig. 9 for Figure 8 Rear view of

[0026] Fig.10 for Fig. 9 A top view of

[0027] Fig.11 for Fig. 9 A magnified image of point A;

[0028] Fig.12 for Fig.10 The enlarged view of point B;

[0029] Fig.13 A schematic diagram of unlocking the finished plug 10 and the finished socket 20;

[0030] Fig.14 for Fig.13 Rear view of

[0031] Fig.15 A schematic diagram showing the finished plug 10 and the finished socket 20 when viewed from above after being unlocked;

[0032] Fig.16 for Fig.14 Enlarged view of point C in the middle;

[0033] Fig.17 for Fig.15 Enlarged view of point D in the middle.

[0034] Explanation of symbols in the figure:

[0035] 10. Finished plug; 11. Plug body; 111. Longitudinal slide rail groove; 112. Horizontal slide rail groove; 113. Limiting card slot;

[0036] 12. Lock buckle; 121. Reset function slide rail groove; 122. Longitudinal slide rail structure; 123. Clamping structure; 124. Elastic structure; 13. Button; 131. Reset function contact slide rail; 132. Horizontal slide rail structure; 133. Anti-retraction clamping point; 134. Spring hole; 14. Reset spring;

[0037] 20. Finished socket; 21. Snap-fit ​​steps. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0038] Combination Figures 1 to 4 A high current energy storage connector includes a finished plug 10 and a finished socket 20. The finished plug includes a plug body 11 and a double-press lock assembly arranged on the plug body.

[0039] refer to Figures 3 to 7 ,as well as Fig.12 The double-press lock assembly includes a lock 12 and a button 13, as well as a reset spring 14 used in conjunction with the button. A pair of buttons are distributed on both sides of the lock, and the reset spring is arranged between the pair of buttons. The lock is provided with a reset function slide rail groove 121, and any button is provided with a reset function contact slide rail 131 that can cooperate with the reset function slide rail groove, and the reset function slide rail groove and the reset function contact slide rail are both inclined.

[0040] like Figures 8 to 12 The lock assembly is first installed into the plug body 11. When the finished plug 10 is inserted into the finished socket 20, the buckle step 21 of the finished socket cooperates with the lock 12, and the product is locked. Figures 13 to 17 When unlocking, press the left or right button 13 alone, or press both buttons 13 at the same time, the reset spring 14 is compressed, the reset function contact rail 131 of the button is inserted into the reset function rail groove 121 of the lock buckle, and the lock buckle 12 is driven to move backward. The lock buckle no longer restricts the buckling step 21 of the finished socket. The product is unlocked, and the finished socket 20 can be separated from the finished plug 10. When the button 13 is stopped, the reaction force of the reset spring 14 causes the reset function contact rail 131 to separate from the reset function rail groove 121, achieving the reset effect.

[0041] like Figures 4 to 6The plug body 11 is provided with a lock buckle installation groove, a longitudinal slide groove 111 is provided in the lock buckle installation groove, and the lock buckle 12 is provided with a longitudinal slide rail structure 122 matched with the longitudinal slide rail groove. The lock buckle 12 and a pair of buttons 13 are installed in the lock buckle installation groove, and the pair of buttons are located on both sides of the lock buckle 12. Under the drive of the reset function contact slide rail 131, the lock buckle 12 retreats along the longitudinal slide rail groove 111 and is unlocked. The reset function contact slide rail 131 is reset, and the lock buckle 12 moves forward along the longitudinal slide rail groove 111 and is reset, so that the plug-in connection between the finished plug 10 and the finished socket 20 can be locked.

[0042] A transverse slide groove 112 is provided in the lock buckle installation groove, and a transverse slide structure 132 matching the transverse slide groove is provided on the button 13. When the button 13 is pressed, the button moves along the transverse slide groove 112, and the reset function contact slide rail 131 is inserted into the reset function slide groove 121, driving the lock buckle 12 to move back and unlock. When the button 13 is released, the button moves along the transverse slide groove 112 under the action of the reset spring 14, and the reset function contact slide rail 131 exits the reset function slide groove 121, the button 13 is reset, and the lock buckle 12 is reset forward.

[0043] Combination Figure 4 , Figure 5 The lock buckle installation groove is provided with a limit card slot 113, and the end of the transverse slide rail structure 132 is provided with an anti-retraction card point 133 that cooperates with the limit card slot. The transverse slide rail structure 132 of the button 13 cooperates with the transverse slide rail groove 112, and the anti-retraction card point 133 cannot be withdrawn after being installed in the limit card slot 113, so that the button 13 and the lock buckle 12 can be stably assembled in the lock buckle installation groove.

[0044] The button 13 is provided with a spring hole 134, and the spring holes of a pair of buttons are arranged oppositely. The middle of the lock buckle 12 is hollowed out, and the reset spring 14 passes through the lock buckle, and the two ends are matched with the pair of spring holes. The operator can press the left button of the pair of buttons 13, or press the right button alone, or press the pair of buttons at the same time, which can compress the reset spring 14 and accumulate elastic potential energy. When the button 13 is released, the elastic potential energy of the reset spring 14 is released to reset the button.

[0045] like Figure 6 The front end of the lock buckle 12 is provided with a locking structure 123, and the rear end of the lock buckle is provided with a dovetail-shaped elastic structure 124, which can abut against the side wall of the lock buckle installation groove. When the lock buckle 12 is in a locked state, the locking structure 123 abuts against the buckle step 21 of the finished socket 20. When unlocking, the lock buckle 12 passively moves backward, and the elastic structure 124 abuts against the side wall of the lock buckle installation groove and undergoes elastic deformation. After the button 13 is reset, the elastic structure 124 releases the elastic potential energy to reset the lock buckle 12 forward.

[0046] The above contents are only preferred implementation modes of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, according to the concept of the present invention, there may be changes in the specific implementation mode and application scope. The content of this specification should not be understood as limiting the present invention.

Claims

1. A double-press lock assembly for a high-current energy storage connector, comprising a lock (12) and a button (13), and a return spring (14) used in conjunction with the button, characterized in that: A pair of buttons are distributed on both sides of the lock buckle, a reset spring is arranged between the pair of buttons, the lock buckle is provided with a reset function slide rail groove (121), any button is provided with a reset function contact slide rail (131) capable of cooperating with the reset function slide rail groove, and the reset function slide rail groove and the reset function contact slide rail are both inclined.

2. The double-press lock assembly of the high-current energy storage connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The plug body (11) is provided with a lock buckle installation groove, a longitudinal slide rail groove (111) is provided in the lock buckle installation groove, and the lock buckle (12) is provided with a longitudinal slide rail structure (122) matched with the longitudinal slide rail groove.

3. The double-press lock assembly of the high-current energy storage connector according to claim 2, characterized in that: A transverse slide rail groove (112) is provided in the lock buckle installation groove, and the button (13) is provided with a transverse slide rail structure (132) that matches the transverse slide rail groove.

4. The double-press lock assembly of the high-current energy storage connector according to claim 3, characterized in that: A limit slot (113) is provided in the lock buckle installation slot, and an anti-retraction point (133) cooperating with the limit slot is provided at the end of the transverse slide rail structure (132).

5. The double-press lock assembly of the high-current energy storage connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The button (13) is provided with a spring hole (134), and the spring holes of a pair of buttons are arranged opposite to each other. The middle of the lock buckle (12) is hollowed out, and the reset spring (14) passes through the lock buckle, and the two ends are matched with the pair of spring holes.

6. The double-press lock assembly of the high-current energy storage connector according to claim 2, characterized in that: The front end of the lock buckle (12) is provided with a locking structure (123), and the rear end of the lock buckle is provided with a dovetail-shaped elastic structure (124), which can abut against the side wall of the lock buckle installation groove.