Energy storage connector locking structure

Abstract

The utility model relates to an energy storage connector locking structure, and relates to the connector field, the energy storage connector locking structure comprises a plug body and a socket body, one end of the socket body is inserted in the plug body to realize connection, the plug body is provided with a locking groove, the locking groove is internally provided with a locking assembly, and the locking assembly is connected with the plug body. The side, facing the socket body, of the locking groove is provided with a through groove, and the locking assembly abuts against the side wall of the socket body through the through groove. The beneficial effects are that the locking assembly is inserted in the locking groove to realize installation connection with the socket body, the locking assembly passes through the through groove to abut against the side wall of the plug body, and the plug body is locked and fixed through friction force, so that the connection stability between the socket body and the plug body is improved; the phenomenon that the plug body and the socket body are separated from each other is reduced, and the phenomenon that the energy storage connector is unstable in connection and falls off in the working process is reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the field of connectors, and in particular to a locking structure of an energy storage connector. Background Art

[0002] Energy storage connectors are connectors used to connect energy storage devices and other electrical devices. It can transmit electrical energy and signals in energy storage systems to achieve energy storage and release. Energy storage connectors are usually made of conductive materials with high conductivity, low impedance and corrosion resistance. They can be divided into different types such as direct plug-in type, plate type and wire-to-wire type to adapt to different application scenarios. In the fields of electric vehicles, solar cells and energy storage systems, energy storage connectors are an indispensable component. Their quality and reliability are crucial to the performance and safety of the entire system.

[0003] Energy storage connectors are usually used for high current connections and can be applied in a variety of connector fields. When used, they must be plugged in stably to avoid safety hazards caused by loose or falling connectors. In electronic equipment, electrical connectors are usually required to achieve electrical connections between electrically independent components. Electrical connectors can achieve electrical conduction between two independent electrical structures. Energy storage connectors are one of the common electrical connectors, which include a board-end socket fixed to the device housing and a line-end plug that plugs in with the board-end socket. Electrical connection can be achieved after the line-end plug is plugged into the board-end socket.

[0004] The existing energy storage connector is not structurally strong enough after being plugged in, which results in instability during use and is easy to fall off, thus affecting the use effect. Utility Model Content

[0005] In order to improve the connection stability of the energy storage connector and reduce the phenomenon of falling during operation, the present application provides an energy storage connector locking structure.

[0006] The energy storage connector locking structure provided in this application adopts the following technical solution:

[0007] A locking structure of an energy storage connector comprises a plug body and a socket body, one end of the socket body is inserted into the plug body to achieve connection, a locking groove is provided on the plug body, a locking assembly is provided in the locking groove, a through groove is provided on the side of the locking groove facing the socket body, and the locking assembly abuts against the side wall of the socket body through the through groove, thereby achieving a locking connection between the socket body and the plug body.

[0008] By adopting the above technical solution, the locking assembly is inserted into the locking groove to realize the installation connection with the socket body. The locking assembly passes through the through groove and abuts against the side wall of the plug body, and the locking and fixation of the plug body is realized by friction, thereby improving the connection stability between the socket body and the plug body, reducing the phenomenon of mutual separation between the plug body and the socket body, and reducing the occurrence of unstable connection and falling of the energy storage connector during operation.

[0009] Optionally, the locking assembly includes a locking button and an elastic retractable part, the locking button being slidably connected in the locking groove, one end of the elastic retractable part abutting against the inner wall of the locking groove, and the other end abutting against the locking button, the telescopic direction of the elastic retractable part is consistent with the sliding direction of the locking button, the elastic retractable part is always in a compressed state, and a locking protrusion is provided on the side of the locking button facing the inner wall of the through groove, the locking protrusion is used to abut against the socket body, and the elastic retractable part is used to provide a force to push the locking protrusion toward one side of the socket body.

[0010] By adopting the above technical solution, the elastic telescopic part pushes the locking button and the locking protrusion connected to the locking button through elastic potential energy, so that the locking protrusion is always in contact with the side wall of the plug body, thereby locking and fixing the plug body at one time. The structure is simple, convenient and fast.

[0011] Optionally, a receiving groove is provided on the locking button, the elastic telescopic component is inserted into the receiving groove, and a gap is reserved between the inner wall of the receiving groove and the side wall of the elastic telescopic component.

[0012] By adopting the above technical scheme, the setting of the accommodating groove can accommodate the elastic telescopic part, reducing the space occupied by the locking assembly. The gap between the accommodating groove and the elastic telescopic part can reduce the phenomenon of the elastic telescopic part being stuck when elastic deformation occurs, thereby improving the working stability of the elastic telescopic part.

[0013] Optionally, a button hook is also provided on the locking button, the length direction of the button hook is consistent with the sliding direction of the locking button, and an anti-drop hole is provided on the inner wall of the locking groove, and the hook portion of the button hook is inserted into the anti-drop hole.

[0014] By adopting the above technical solution, the setting of the button hook and the anti-drop hole can realize the limitation of the locking button, reduce the occurrence of the locking button detaching from the locking hole, and improve the connection stability between the locking button and the socket body.

[0015] Optionally, the height direction of the anti-drop hole is arranged along the sliding direction of the locking button, and the hook portion of the button hook has a height smaller than the height of the anti-drop hole, that is, the hook portion of the button hook can slide in the anti-drop hole.

[0016] By adopting the above technical solution, the height of the anti-drop hole is greater than the height of the hook of the button hook, so that the hook of the button hook has a certain moving hole space in the anti-drop hole, so that the sliding of the locking button is not affected while ensuring the connection stability between the locking button and the locking groove.

[0017] Optionally, a guide block is provided on an inner wall of one side of the locking groove, and a guide slide groove is provided on the locking button. The guide block is slidably connected in the guide slide groove, and the sliding direction of the guide block is consistent with the sliding direction of the locking button.

[0018] By adopting the above technical solution, the setting of the guide block and the guide slot can realize the sliding limit of the locking button, thereby reducing the occurrence of the locking button being stuck in the locking slot due to rotational deviation.

[0019] Optionally, a flexible anti-slip member is provided on a side of the locking button facing away from the locking groove.

[0020] By adopting the above technical solution, the provision of the flexible anti-skid member can increase the friction force when the operator presses the lock button, thereby reducing the phenomenon of the operator's finger slipping when pressing the lock button.

[0021] Optionally, an anti-slip groove is provided on a side of the flexible anti-slip member facing away from the locking button.

[0022] By adopting the above technical solution, the provision of the anti-slip groove further increases the friction between the operator's finger and the locking button.

[0023] In summary, the present application includes at least one of the following beneficial technical effects:

[0024] 1. The locking assembly is inserted into the locking groove to realize the installation connection with the socket body. The locking assembly passes through the through groove and abuts against the side wall of the plug body. The plug body is locked and fixed by friction, which improves the connection stability between the socket body and the plug body, reduces the phenomenon of mutual separation between the plug body and the socket body, and reduces the phenomenon of unstable connection and falling of the energy storage connector during operation.

[0025] 2. The setting of the button hook and the anti-drop hole can realize the limit of the locking button, reduce the occurrence of the locking button detaching from the locking hole, and improve the connection stability between the locking button and the socket body. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0026] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the energy storage connector locking structure of the embodiment of the present application.

[0027] Figure 2It is a schematic diagram showing the cross-sectional structure of the locking groove.

[0028] Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram showing the exploded structure of the locking assembly.

[0029] Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram showing the exploded structure of the guide block.

[0030] Explanation of the accompanying drawings: 1. socket body; 2. plug body; 3. locking groove; 4. locking assembly; 41. locking button; 42. elastic telescopic member; 5. through groove; 6. locking protrusion; 7. accommodating groove; 8. button hook; 9. anti-drop hole; 10. guide block; 11. guide slide groove; 12. flexible anti-slip member; 13. anti-slip groove. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0031] The following is combined with Figure 1-4 This application is described in further detail.

[0032] The embodiment of the present application discloses a locking structure of an energy storage connector. Figure 1 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 The energy storage connector locking structure includes a plug body 2 and a socket body 1. One end of the socket body 1 can be inserted into the plug body 2 to realize the connection and power supply between the plug body 2 and the socket body 1. A locking groove 3 is provided on the socket body 1. A locking assembly 4 is provided in the locking groove 3. The locking assembly 4 includes a locking button 41 and an elastic telescopic member 42. The locking button 41 is slidably connected to the locking groove 3. A locking protrusion 6 is integrally formed on one side of the locking button 41. A through groove 5 is provided on the inner wall of the locking body 2. The locking protrusion 6 passes through the through groove 5 and abuts against the plug body 2. The locking protrusion 6 realizes the locking and fixing of the plug body 2 by friction force on the side wall of the head body 2; a guide block 10 is also integrally formed on the inner wall of the locking groove 3, and a guide slide groove 11 is provided on the locking button 41. The guide block 10 is slidably connected in the guide slide groove 11, and the sliding direction of the guide block 10 is consistent with the sliding direction of the locking button 41; a flexible anti-slip part 12 is bonded to the side of the locking button 41 away from the locking groove 3. The material of the flexible anti-slip part 12 in this embodiment can be rubber, and the side of the flexible anti-slip part 12 away from the locking button 41 is evenly provided with anti-slip grooves 13.

[0033] Reference Figure 2 and Figure 3The elastic telescopic member 42 of this embodiment can be a spring. A receiving groove 7 is provided on the locking button 41. The elastic telescopic member 42 is inserted into the receiving groove 7. A gap is reserved between the inner wall of the receiving groove 7 and the side wall of the elastic telescopic member 42. One end of the elastic telescopic member 42 abuts against the inner wall of the receiving groove 7, and the other end abuts against the bottom wall of the locking groove 3. The elastic telescopic member 42 of this embodiment is always in a compressed state. The elastic telescopic member 42 is used to provide a force to push the locking protrusion 6 toward one side of the socket body 1.

[0034] Reference Figure 3 A button hook 8 is also integrally formed on the locking button 41, and the button hook 8 can undergo elastic deformation. The length direction of the button hook 8 is consistent with the sliding direction of the locking button 41. An anti-drop hole 9 is opened on the inner wall of the locking groove 3, and the hook portion of the button hook 8 is inserted into the anti-drop hole 9. The height direction of the anti-drop hole 9 is set along the sliding direction of the locking button 41, and the hook portion of the button hook 8 can diffract the height direction of the anti-drop hole 9 and slide in the anti-drop hole 9.

[0035] The implementation principle of the energy storage connector locking structure of the embodiment of the present application is as follows: when in use, after the plug body 2 and the socket body 1 are connected to each other, the elastic telescopic member 42 pushes the locking button 41 and the locking protrusion 6 to slide, so that the locking protrusion 6 abuts against the side wall of the plug body 2, thereby realizing the locking and fixation between the plug body 2 and the socket body 1. Pressing the locking button 41 squeezes the elastic telescopic member 42. At this time, the locking protrusion 6 and the locking button 41 move together and detach from the side wall of the plug body 2. At this time, the mutual disassembly between the plug body 2 and the socket body 1 can be realized, which is convenient and quick.

[0036] The above are all preferred embodiments of the present application, and the protection scope of the present application is not limited thereto. Therefore, any equivalent changes made according to the structure, shape, and principle of the present application should be included in the protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A locking structure for an energy storage connector, characterized in that: The invention comprises a plug body (2) and a socket body (1), one end of the socket body (1) is inserted into the plug body (2) to realize connection, a locking groove (3) is provided on the plug body (2), a locking assembly (4) is provided in the locking groove (3), a through groove (5) is provided on the side of the locking groove (3) facing the socket body (1), and the locking assembly (4) is abutted against the side wall of the socket body (1) through the through groove (5), thereby realizing a locking connection between the socket body (1) and the plug body (2).

2. The energy storage connector locking structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The locking assembly (4) comprises a locking button (41) and an elastic telescopic member (42); the locking button (41) is slidably connected in the locking groove (3); one end of the elastic telescopic member (42) abuts against the inner wall of the locking groove (3), and the other end abuts against the locking button (41); the telescopic direction of the elastic telescopic member (42) is consistent with the sliding direction of the locking button (41); the elastic telescopic member (42) is always in a compressed state; a locking protrusion (6) is provided on the side of the locking button (41) facing the inner wall of the through groove (5); the locking protrusion (6) is used to abut against the socket body (1); and the elastic telescopic member (42) is used to provide a force for pushing the locking protrusion (6) toward one side of the socket body (1).

3. The energy storage connector locking structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: The locking button (41) is provided with a receiving groove (7), the elastic telescopic member (42) is inserted into the receiving groove (7), and a gap is reserved between the inner wall of the receiving groove (7) and the side wall of the elastic telescopic member (42).

4. The energy storage connector locking structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: The locking button (41) is also provided with a button hook (8), the length direction of the button hook (8) is consistent with the sliding direction of the locking button (41), and the inner wall of the locking groove (3) is provided with an anti-drop hole (9), and the hook portion of the button hook (8) is inserted into the anti-drop hole (9).

5. The energy storage connector locking structure according to claim 4, characterized in that: The height direction of the anti-drop hole (9) is arranged along the sliding direction of the locking button (41), and the hook portion height of the button hook (8) is smaller than the height of the anti-drop hole (9), that is, the hook portion of the button hook (8) can slide in the anti-drop hole (9).

6. The energy storage connector locking structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: A guide block (10) is provided on an inner wall of one side of the locking groove (3), a guide slide groove (11) is provided on the locking button (41), the guide block (10) is slidably connected in the guide slide groove (11), and the sliding direction of the guide block (10) is consistent with the sliding direction of the locking button (41).

7. The energy storage connector locking structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: A flexible anti-slip member (12) is provided on the side of the locking button (41) facing away from the locking groove (3).

8. The energy storage connector locking structure according to claim 7, characterized in that: An anti-slip groove (13) is provided on the side of the flexible anti-slip member (12) facing away from the locking button (41).

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