Adapter, connector and vehicle

Abstract

The utility model relates to an adapter, a connector and a vehicle. The adapter includes a housing and an electrical connector. The housing is configured with a mounting channel. The installation channel is provided with a first socket and a second socket located on the outer surface of the shell. And the electric connecting piece is arranged in the mounting channel. The electric connecting piece is provided with a first electric connecting part extending towards the direction of the first socket and a second electric connecting part extending towards the direction of the second socket. According to the technical scheme, the shell can be used for replacing a female sheath and a male sheath, so that a self-locking device and a mistaken unlocking protection device which are detachably connected between the female sheath and the male sheath are omitted. Therefore, the occupied space of the adapter can be reduced, the miniaturization design of the adapter is realized, and the production consumables of the adapter are reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of electrical connectors, and in particular to an adapter, a connector and a vehicle. Background Art

[0002] In the related art, automotive wire-to-wire connectors usually include a female sheath and its accessories, a female terminal, a male sheath and its accessories, and a male terminal. The female sheath is usually provided with a self-locking cantilever, and the self-locking cantilever is constructed with a self-locking hanging platform. A fixed hanging platform is usually provided in the cavity of the male sheath. The female sheath is inserted into the cavity of the male sheath, and a detachable connection is achieved by the mutual cooperation of the fixed hanging platform and the self-locking hanging platform. It can be seen that the detachable connection between the female sheath and the male sheath requires the additional self-locking devices such as the self-locking cantilever and the fixed hanging platform, and the mis-locking protection device also needs to be provided, which will take up more space and will lead to an increase in consumables, resulting in higher costs. Utility Model Content

[0003] The embodiments of the present application provide an adapter, a connector and a vehicle, wherein a housing is used to replace a female housing and a male housing of a split connection, thereby eliminating a self-locking device and a mis-locking protection device, saving space and reducing the use of raw materials.

[0004] In order to achieve the above object, according to a first aspect of the present application, an adapter is provided, comprising:

[0005] A housing is configured with a mounting channel, wherein the mounting channel has a first socket and a second socket located on an outer surface of the housing;

[0006] An electrical connector is disposed in the installation channel, and has a first electrical connector extending toward the first socket and a second electrical connector extending toward the second socket.

[0007] Optionally, a fixing portion is configured on the inner surface of the mounting channel, and the electrical connector is fixedly connected to the fixing portion.

[0008] Optionally, one of the fixing portion and the electrical connector is configured with a groove, and the other is configured with a protrusion, and the protrusion is snap-fitted into the groove;

[0009] And / or, at least one of the fixing portion and the electrical connector is configured with a knurling structure.

[0010] Optionally, on a side close to the first socket, the inner surface of the installation channel is recessed inward to form a first clearance groove;

[0011] And / or, on a side close to the second socket, the inner surface of the installation channel is recessed inward to form a second clearance groove.

[0012] Optionally, the installation channel extends along a first direction, and there are at least two installation channels, and at least two installation channels are spaced apart along a second direction, wherein each installation channel is provided with an electrical connector, and the first direction is perpendicular to the second direction.

[0013] Optionally, at least two of the mounting channels spaced apart along the second direction form a channel row, and along a third direction, the channel rows are spaced apart to be two, wherein the third direction is perpendicular to the first direction and the third direction is perpendicular to the second direction.

[0014] According to a second aspect of the present application, a connector is provided, comprising:

[0015] a terminal configured to connect an electrical wire;

[0016] An adapter as described above;

[0017] The terminal is inserted into the installation channel from the first socket and is electrically connected to the first electrical connection portion, and / or the terminal is inserted into the installation channel from the second socket and is electrically connected to the second electrical connection portion.

[0018] Optionally, the terminal is structured with a hanging portion, a hanging hole communicating with the mounting channel is formed on the shell, and the hanging portion is connected to the hanging hole.

[0019] Optionally, the housing is constructed with a mounting part on a side facing away from the mounting hole, and the mounting part is configured to be connected to a body sheet metal of a vehicle.

[0020] Optionally, the connector further includes a top cover, which is detachably connected to the shell and closes the hanging hole.

[0021] Optionally, the terminal is constructed with an anti-foolproof portion, and the shell is constructed with a first anti-foolproof notch connected to the first socket, and the anti-foolproof portion is accommodated in the first anti-foolproof notch; and / or, the shell is constructed with a second anti-foolproof notch connected to the second socket, and the anti-foolproof portion is accommodated in the second anti-foolproof notch.

[0022] According to a third aspect of the present application, a vehicle is also provided, comprising the connector as described above.

[0023] In the adapter, connector and vehicle of the embodiments of the present application, the electrical connector is connected by constructing a mounting channel in the shell, so that the first electrical connection part extends in the direction of the first socket, and the second electrical connection part extends in the direction of the second socket. The terminal can directly pass through the mounting channel from the first socket and form an electrical connection with the first electrical connection part. The terminal can also directly pass through the mounting channel from the second socket and form an electrical connection with the second electrical connection part. Since the terminal is used to connect the wires, the adapter can be used to achieve a line-to-line electrical connection. By using a shell to replace the female sheath and the male sheath, the self-locking device and the mislocking protection device that realize the detachable connection between the female sheath and the male sheath can be eliminated. In this way, the space occupied by the adapter can be reduced, and the production consumables of the adapter can be reduced.

[0024] Other features and advantages of the present application will be described in detail in the subsequent detailed description. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0025] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for use in the description of the embodiments. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present application, and those skilled in the art can obtain other drawings based on these drawings without creative work.

[0026] In order to more completely understand the present application and its beneficial effects, the following description will be given in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, wherein the same figure numbers represent the same parts in the following description.

[0027] Figure 1 is a schematic structural diagram of an adapter provided in an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0028] Figure 2 is a front view of an adapter provided in an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0029] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 Sectional view of section AA;

[0030] Figure 4 yes Figure 2 Cross-sectional view of the middle BB section;

[0031] Figure 5 is a schematic structural diagram of a connector provided in an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0032] Figure 6 is a front view of a connector provided in an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0033] Figure 7 yes Figure 6 Sectional view of the CC section;

[0034] Figure 8 is a schematic structural diagram of a connector provided in an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0035] Fig. 9 yes Figure 8 Schematic diagram of the explosion structure;

[0036] Fig.10 is a schematic structural diagram of a terminal provided in an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0037] Description of reference numerals:

[0038] 1. Shell; 11. Installation channel; 111. Fixing part; 112. Groove; 113. First clearance groove; 114. Second clearance groove; 12. First socket; 13. Second socket; 14. Hanging hole; 15. First foolproof notch; 16. Block; 17. Accommodation groove;

[0039] 2. Electrical connector; 21. First electrical connector; 22. Second electrical connector; 23. Protruding portion;

[0040] 3. Terminal; 31. Hanging part; 32. Anti-fool part; 33. Box body; 34. Head opening; 35. Wire core crimping part; 36. Wire skin crimping part; 37. Contact spring;

[0041] 4. Wires;

[0042] 5. Top cover; 51. Connecting plate; 52. Card slot. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0043] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be described clearly and completely below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present application, rather than all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative work are within the scope of protection of the present application.

[0044] Reference Figures 1 to 10 The present application provides an adapter. The adapter includes a shell 1 and an electrical connector 2. The shell 1 is configured with a mounting channel 11. The mounting channel 11 has a first socket 12 and a second socket 13 located on the outer surface of the shell 1. The electrical connector 2 is arranged in the mounting channel 11. The electrical connector 2 has a first electrical connection portion 21 extending toward the first socket 12 and a second electrical connection portion 22 extending toward the second socket 13. The first electrical connection portion 21 and the second electrical connection portion 22 are both configured as electrical connection terminals 3.

[0045] In some embodiments, the electrical connector 2 is connected by constructing a mounting channel 11 in the housing 1, so that the first electrical connection portion 21 extends in the direction of the first socket 12, and the second electrical connection portion 22 extends in the direction of the second socket 13. The terminal 3 can directly penetrate into the mounting channel 11 from the first socket 12 and form an electrical connection with the first electrical connection portion 21, and another terminal 3 can also directly penetrate into the mounting channel 11 from the second socket 13 and form an electrical connection with the second electrical connection portion 22. Since the terminal 3 is used to connect the wire 4, the adapter can be used to achieve a line-to-line electrical connection. By using the housing 1 to replace the female sheath and the male sheath, the self-locking device and the mislocking protection device for realizing the detachable connection between the female sheath and the male sheath can be eliminated. In this way, the space occupied by the adapter can be reduced, the miniaturized design of the adapter can be achieved, and the production consumables of the adapter can be reduced.

[0046] Based on the above solution, directly using the shell 1 to replace the female sheath and the male sheath can prevent shaking between the female sheath and the male sheath in a vibration environment and affect the contact of the terminal 3, which can extend the service life of the adapter and enhance the reliability of the electrical connection.

[0047] The housing 1 can be integrally injection molded. Compared with the prior art solution that requires simultaneous injection molding of the female housing and the male housing, this solution can also reduce a set of injection molds. Based on the symmetrical design of the housing 1, the structures of the two terminals 3 located in the installation channel 11 can be made the same, thereby optimizing the mold structure of the terminals 3 and saving mold costs.

[0048] like Figure 4 As shown, in some embodiments, the mounting channel 11 can be arranged in a straight line shape. Then the first socket 12 and the second socket 13 are respectively located on opposite sides of the housing 1. For example, the mounting channel 11 extends along the length direction of the housing 1, and the first socket 12 and the second socket 13 are respectively located on opposite sides of the length direction of the housing 1.

[0049] In some embodiments, the installation channel 11 can also be set to an L shape. Then the first socket 12 and the second socket 13 are respectively located on two adjacent sides of the housing 1. For example, the installation channel 11 has a first section extending in the length direction and a second section extending in the width direction in the housing 1. One end of the first section forms the first socket 12 on one side of the length direction of the housing 1, the other end of the first section is connected to one end of the second section, and the other end of the second section forms the second socket 13 on one side of the width direction of the housing 1.

[0050] In some embodiments, the installation channel 11 may also be configured as two sub-channels connected at an obtuse angle. Then the first socket 12 and the second socket 13 may also be located on two adjacent sides of the housing 1 .

[0051] In some embodiments, the installation channel 11 may also be configured as two sub-channels connected at an acute angle, and the first socket 12 and the second socket 13 may also be located on two adjacent sides of the housing 1 .

[0052] like Figure 2 As shown, the vertical cross section of the installation channel 11 is usually set to be square. Fig.10 As shown in , the terminal 3 is also configured as a square structure, which has a square box portion 33. The outer surface of the box portion 33 of the terminal 3 is slidably fitted with the inner surface of the installation channel 11, thereby achieving the installation of the terminal 3.

[0053] In some embodiments, the electrical connector 2 is made of a conductive material. For example, the electrical connector 2 is made of copper. The electrical connector 2 can be designed as a double-ended pin, so that the electrical connector 2 has a first electrical connection portion 21 and a second electrical connection portion 22. When the mounting channel 11 is set to be in a straight line, the electrical connector 2 is also set to be in a straight line. When the mounting channel 11 is set to be in an L-shape, the electrical connector 2 is also set to be in an L-shape.

[0054] Among them, the first electrical connection part 21 and the second electrical connection part 22 can be set to a cylindrical, rectangular, truncated cone, prism, cone, pyramid and other shapes. The first electrical connection part 21 and the second electrical connection part 22 are suspended in the installation channel 11 so that the first electrical connection part 21 and the second electrical connection part 22 are spaced from the inner surface of the installation channel 11. The box body 33 of the terminal 3 is formed with a head opening 34. The suspended first electrical connection part 21 and the second electrical connection part 22 are convenient for direct insertion into the head opening 34 of the terminal 3, so that the first electrical connection part 21 and the second electrical connection part 22 can be electrically connected to the contact spring 37 inside the terminal 3, which is beneficial to the assembly of the terminal 3.

[0055] In some embodiments, the housing 1 is an integral injection-molded structure. The electrical connector 2 can be placed in a mold of an injection molding machine before injection molding, so that the electrical connector 2 and the housing 1 are connected by injection molding.

[0056] In some embodiments, reference Figure 3 The inner surface of the installation channel 11 is configured with a fixing portion 111. The electrical connector 2 is fixedly connected to the fixing portion 111. It can be understood that, based on the setting of the fixing portion 111, the electrical connector 2 can be installed in the installation channel 11 with a fixed position, preventing the electrical connector 2 from being displaced or deflected in the installation channel 11, which may cause the terminal 3 to be unable to be electrically connected thereto.

[0057] In some embodiments, reference Figure 3One of the fixing portion 111 and the electrical connector 2 is configured with a groove 112, and the other is configured with a protrusion 23. The protrusion 23 is snapped into the groove 112. It can be understood that the electrical connector 2 can be positioned by the cooperation between the groove 112 and the protrusion 23 to prevent the electrical connector 2 from being displaced or deflected in the installation channel 11, which may cause the terminal 3 to be unable to be electrically connected thereto.

[0058] For example, the fixing portion 111 is configured with a groove 112, and the electrical connection portion is configured with a protrusion 23. The protrusion 23 of the electrical connection portion is snapped into the groove 112 of the fixing portion 111, so as to achieve the position fixation of the electrical connection portion in the installation channel 11, so as to prevent the electrical connector 2 from being displaced or deflected in the installation channel 11, thereby preventing the terminal 3 from being electrically connected thereto.

[0059] For example, the fixing portion 111 is configured with a protrusion 23, and the electrical connection portion is configured with a groove 112. The protrusion 23 of the fixing portion 111 is snapped into the groove 112 of the electrical connection portion, thereby achieving the position fixation of the electrical connection portion in the installation channel 11, so as to prevent the electrical connector 2 from being displaced or deflected in the installation channel 11, thereby preventing the terminal 3 from being electrically connected thereto.

[0060] In some embodiments, at least one of the fixing portion 111 and the electrical connector 2 is configured with a knurled structure. It is understood that the fixing portion 111 can fit the electrical connector to achieve radial fixation of the two. The knurled structure at the fitting position achieves axial fixation of the two. Thus, displacement, deflection, etc. of the electrical connector can be prevented, which may cause the terminal 3 to be unable to be electrically connected to it.

[0061] For example, a knurling structure may be configured on the side of the fixing portion 111 facing the electrical connector 2. A knurling structure may also be configured on the side of the electrical connector 2 facing the fixing portion 111. A knurling structure may also be configured on both the fixing portion 111 and the electrical connector 2.

[0062] In some embodiments, a groove 112 may be formed on one of the fixing portion 111 and the electrical connector 2, and a protrusion 23 may be formed on the other. At the same time, a knurling structure may be formed on one of the fixing portion 111 and the electrical connector. Thus, the electrical connector is fully fixed in position in the installation channel 11 through the snap-fitting of the protrusion 23 and the groove 112 and the knurling structure, so as to prevent the electrical connector 2 from being displaced or deflected in the installation channel 11, which may cause the terminal 3 to be unable to be electrically connected thereto.

[0063] It is understandable that when the groove 112, the protrusion 23 and the knurling structure are provided at the same time, the knurling structure can be provided on the side of the fixing portion 111 facing the electrical connector 2. Or the knurling structure can be provided on the side of the electrical connector 2 facing the fixing portion 111. Or the knurling structure can be provided on the protrusion 23. Or the knurling structure can be provided on the groove wall surface of the groove 112.

[0064] Please continue to refer to Figure 3 In some embodiments, on a side close to the first socket 12 , the inner surface of the installation channel 11 is recessed inward to form a first clearance groove 113 .

[0065] It is understandable that the terminal 3 will be connected to the wire 4 before being installed in the installation channel 11. Based on the setting of the first clearance groove 113, the accommodating space of the installation channel 11 can be increased, so that the installation channel 11 can accommodate wires 4 with larger wire diameters.

[0066] Please continue to refer to Figure 3 In some embodiments, on a side close to the second socket 13 , the inner surface of the mounting channel 11 is recessed inward to form a second clearance groove 114 .

[0067] It is understandable that the terminal 3 will be connected to the wire 4 before being installed in the installation channel 11. Based on the setting of the second clearance groove 114, the accommodation space of the installation channel 11 can be increased, so that the installation channel 11 can accommodate wires 4 with larger wire diameters.

[0068] Please continue to refer to Figure 3 In some embodiments, on the side close to the first socket 12, the inner surface of the installation channel 11 is recessed inward to form a first clearance groove 113. At the same time, on the side close to the second socket 13, the inner surface of the installation channel 11 is recessed inward to form a second clearance groove 114.

[0069] In some embodiments, reference Figure 5 The installation channel 11 extends along the first direction. There are at least two installation channels 11. At least two installation channels 11 are arranged at intervals along the second direction. An electrical connector 2 is arranged in each installation channel 11. The first direction is perpendicular to the second direction.

[0070] It is understandable that an electrical connector 2 is provided in each installation channel 11, and two terminals 3 can be connected. The terminal 3 is used to connect the wire 4. Thus, each installation channel 11 can realize a set of wire-to-wire electrical connections. By providing at least two installation channels 11 in the housing 1, multiple sets of wire-to-wire electrical connections can be realized.

[0071] Wherein, each installation channel 11 is parallel to each other.

[0072] For example, Figure 5 As shown, five installation channels 11 are arranged in the housing 1 at intervals along the second direction.

[0073] In some embodiments, at least two installation channels 11 spaced apart along the second direction form a channel row. Along the third direction, the channel row is spaced apart to form two channels. The third direction is perpendicular to the first direction, and the third direction is perpendicular to the second direction.

[0074] It can be understood that by constructing two channel rows along the third direction, the housing 1 can achieve more sets of line-to-line electrical connections. At the same time, based on the arrangement of the first direction, the second direction and the third direction, the size of the housing 1 can also be reasonably set to prevent its length, width or height from being too large.

[0075] Based on the one-to-one electrical connection of the terminals 3 in one installation channel 11, the problem of difficulty in installing the male and female connectors in the prior art when the number of terminals 3 is too large can be avoided, thereby improving the adaptability of the connector.

[0076] For example, five mounting channels 11 are arranged at intervals along the second direction in the housing 1 , and two channel rows are arranged at intervals along the third direction in the housing 1 .

[0077] The housing 1 may be in a rectangular parallelepiped shape. The first direction is the length direction of the housing 1 , the second direction may be the width direction of the housing 1 , and the third direction may be the height direction of the housing 1 .

[0078] The present application also provides a connector, which includes a terminal 3 and the above-mentioned adapter. The terminal 3 is configured to connect the wire 4. The terminal 3 is inserted into the installation channel 11 from the first socket 12 and is electrically connected to the first electrical connection portion 21. And / or, the terminal 3 is inserted into the installation channel 11 from the second socket 13 and is electrically connected to the second electrical connection portion 22. The connector has all the beneficial effects of the above-mentioned adapter, and the present disclosure will not repeat them here.

[0079] In some embodiments, Fig.10As shown, the terminal 3 includes a box body 33. A head opening 34 is formed on one side of the box body 33, and a wire core crimping portion 35 and a wire skin crimping portion 36 connected in sequence are formed on the other side. A contact spring 37 is installed in the box body 33. The box body 33 can be slidably inserted into the installation channel 11 from the first socket 12. As the box body 33 gradually slides, the head opening 34 will dock with the first electrical connection portion 21. After the first electrical connection portion 21 is inserted into the box body 33 from the head opening 34, it can form a mechanical connection and an electrical connection with the contact spring 37. Alternatively, the box body 33 can be slidably inserted into the installation channel 11 from the second socket 13. As the box body 33 gradually slides, the head opening 34 will dock with the second electrical connection portion 22. After the second electrical connection portion 22 is inserted into the box body 33 from the head opening 34, it can form a mechanical connection and an electrical connection with the contact spring 37.

[0080] The core crimping portion 35 can be used to fix the core of the electric wire 4. The sheath crimping portion 36 can be used to fix the sheath of the electric wire 4. In this way, reliable fixation between the electric core and the terminal 3 is achieved. The terminal 3 is a conductive component. When the electric wire 4 is fixed to the core crimping portion 35 and the sheath crimping portion 36, the electric connection with the first electrical connection portion 21 can be achieved through the core crimping portion 35, the box portion 33, and the contact spring 37. Alternatively, when the electric wire 4 is fixed to the core crimping portion 35 and the sheath crimping portion 36, the electric connection with the second electrical connection portion 22 can be achieved through the core crimping portion 35, the box portion 33, and the contact spring 37.

[0081] It can be understood that after the first socket 12 and the second socket 13 are respectively plugged with a terminal 3, a line-to-line electrical connection can be achieved. The current direction is: wire A-wire core crimping portion 35-box portion 33-contact spring 37-first electrical connection portion 21-second electrical connection portion 22-contact spring 37-box portion 33-wire core crimping portion 35-wire B.

[0082] In some embodiments, reference Figure 7 The terminal 3 is configured with a hanging portion 31. The housing 1 is formed with a hanging hole 14 which is connected to the mounting channel 11. The hanging portion 31 is connected to the hanging hole 14.

[0083] The hanging hole 14 is a process hole formed on the outer surface of the housing 1. The hanging hole 14 can be set as a square hole. The hanging portion 31 can abut against the hole wall of the hanging hole 14 to limit the hanging portion 31 and prevent the terminal 3 from sliding out of the installation channel 11. When the connector is repaired, the hanging hole 14 can also be used as an operation hole for disassembling the terminal 3 to facilitate the removal of the terminal 3.

[0084] The hanging portion 31 can be an elastic sheet arranged obliquely. Along the direction from the head opening 34 to the wire core crimping portion 35, the hanging portion 31 is inclined in the direction away from the box portion 33. When the terminal 3 is slidably installed in the installation channel 11, the installation channel 11 can press the hanging portion 31 in the direction of the box portion 33. As the terminal 3 gradually slides, when the hanging portion 31 slides to the position of the hanging hole 14, it can be tilted and clamped in the hanging hole 14 through its own self-restoring deformation, so as to realize the limit stop of the hanging hole 14 on the terminal 3, thereby preventing the terminal 3 from exiting the installation channel 11.

[0085] In some embodiments, the mounting channel 11 is configured as a straight-line structure to form a first socket 12 and a second socket 13 on the left and right sides of the housing 1, respectively. The hanging hole 14 can be provided on the upper surface of the housing 1. The length of the hanging hole 14 can match the length of the hanging portion 31, and the depth of the hanging hole 14 can match the height of the hanging portion 31.

[0086] It is understandable that the above-mentioned hanging portion 31 can be used as a locking structure of the terminal 3. In some embodiments, a TPA part can be provided between the box body portion 33 and the wire core crimping portion 35 to block the box body portion 33 to form a secondary lock, which can enhance the holding force of the terminal 3. This embodiment does not limit the secondary locking structure.

[0087] In some embodiments, the housing 1 is configured with a mounting part on a side facing away from the mounting hole 14 , and the mounting part is configured to be connected to a body sheet metal of a vehicle.

[0088] It is understandable that the connector can be fixed to the body sheet metal of the vehicle through the assembly part to realize the application of the connector on the vehicle.

[0089] In some embodiments, the assembly part can be configured as a snap-fit ​​fixing structure. A mounting hole is constructed on the body sheet metal, and the snap-fit ​​fixing structure is penetrated into the mounting hole and realizes self-locking to realize the assembly between the connector and the vehicle.

[0090] In some embodiments, the assembly part can be set as a stud. A mounting hole is constructed on the body sheet metal, and the stud is inserted into the mounting hole and locked in position by a nut and a washer, thereby achieving assembly between the connector and the vehicle.

[0091] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 8 and Fig. 9 The connector further comprises a top cover 5. The top cover 5 is detachably connected to the housing 1 and closes the hanging hole 14.

[0092] It can be understood that the top cover 5 is used to close the hanging hole 14 to achieve the effect of dustproof and protection. Both sides of the top cover 5 are bent toward the direction of the shell 1 to form a connecting plate 51. A block 16 is configured on one of the connecting plate 51 and the shell 1, and a slot 52 is configured on the other. The block 16 is engaged with the slot 52 to achieve the fixed installation of the connecting plate 51 and the shell 1, so that the top cover 5 is detachably installed on the shell 1. For example, the connecting plate 51 is configured with a block 16, and the side surface of the shell 1 is configured with a slot 52, so that the block 16 of the connecting plate 51 is engaged with the slot 52 on the side surface of the shell 1 to achieve the detachable installation of the top cover 5. For example, the connecting plate 51 is configured with a slot 52, and the side surface of the shell 1 is configured with a block 16, so that the block 16 on the side surface of the shell 1 is engaged with the slot 52 on the connecting plate 51 to achieve the detachable installation of the top cover 5.

[0093] The clamping block 16 may be provided with an inclined surface to facilitate the installation of the clamping plate.

[0094] like Fig. 9 As shown, the two opposite sides of the housing 1 can also be recessed inward to form a receiving groove 17, and the connecting plate 51 can be snapped into the receiving groove 17. Thus, the top cover 5 and the housing 1 are secondary fixed by snapping the connecting plate 51 with the receiving groove 17, and snapping the clamping block 16 with the clamping groove 52. At the same time, the side of the connector can be made substantially flush, making it more aesthetically pleasing.

[0095] In some embodiments, the terminal 3 is configured with a foolproof portion 32. The housing 1 is configured with a first foolproof notch 15 connected to the first socket 12. The foolproof portion 32 is accommodated in the first foolproof notch 15.

[0096] It is understandable that the terminal 3 needs to be inserted into the installation channel 11 to ensure the correct installation direction. Based on the cooperation between the anti-mistake portion 32 and the first anti-mistake notch 15, the terminal 3 is prevented from being assembled in the installation channel 11 from the first socket 12.

[0097] The foolproof part 32 can be set in a thin sheet shape and vertically connected to the box body 33 of the terminal 3. At this time, the first foolproof notch 15 is a notch extending along the height direction of the housing 1. In this way, the anti-foolproof part 32 and the first foolproof notch 15 are aligned and assembled. The foolproof part 32 can be located at a position close to the side of the upper surface of the box body 33. The position of the first foolproof notch 15 is adapted to the position of the foolproof part 32.

[0098] In some embodiments, the terminal 3 is configured with a foolproof portion 32. The housing 1 is configured with a second foolproof notch connected to the second socket 13. The foolproof portion 32 is accommodated in the second foolproof notch.

[0099] It is understandable that the terminal 3 needs to be inserted into the installation channel 11 to ensure the correct installation direction. Based on the cooperation between the anti-mistake portion 32 and the second anti-mistake notch, the terminal 3 is prevented from being assembled in the installation channel 11 from the second socket 13.

[0100] The foolproof part 32 can be set in a thin sheet shape and vertically connected to the box body 33 of the terminal 3. At this time, the second foolproof notch is a notch extending along the height direction of the housing 1. In this way, the alignment of the foolproof part 32 and the second foolproof notch is ensured. The foolproof part 32 can be located at a position close to the side of the upper surface of the box body 33. The position of the second foolproof notch matches the position of the foolproof part 32.

[0101] In some embodiments, two terminals 3 are provided in each installation channel 11, one of which is passed through the installation channel 11 from the first socket 12 and is electrically connected to the first electrical connection part 21, and the other terminal 3 is passed through the installation channel 11 from the second socket 13 and is electrically connected to the second electrical connection part 22.

[0102] It can be understood that an electrical connector 2 is provided in each installation channel 11, and the electrical connector 2 can connect two terminals 3, namely terminal A and terminal B. Terminal A penetrates into the installation channel 11 from the first socket 12, and the head opening 34 of terminal A can penetrate the first electrical connection part 21, so that the first electrical connection part 21 is electrically connected to the contact spring 37 in terminal A. Terminal B penetrates into the installation channel 11 from the second socket 13, and the head opening 34 of terminal B can penetrate the second electrical connection part 22, so that the second electrical connection part 22 is electrically connected to the contact spring 37 in terminal B. Therefore, based on the above connection method, the following current flow direction can be realized: the wire core crimping part 35 of terminal A-the box part 33 of terminal A-the contact spring 37 of terminal A-the first electrical connection part 21-the second electrical connection part 22-the contact spring 37 of terminal B-the box part 33 of terminal B-the wire core crimping part 35 of terminal B. Thus, the electrical connection between the two terminals 3 can be realized.

[0103] Before the terminal A and the terminal B are inserted into the installation channel 11, the terminal A and the terminal B are both connected with the wire 4. Therefore, based on the above connection method, the following current flow direction can be achieved: wire A-wire core crimping part 35 of terminal A-box part 33 of terminal A-contact spring 37 of terminal A-first electrical connection part 21-second electrical connection part 22-contact spring 37 of terminal B-box part 33 of terminal B-wire core crimping part 35 of terminal B-wire B. Therefore, each installation channel 11 realizes a set of wire-to-wire electrical connections.

[0104] Among them, the structures of terminal A and terminal B are the same or different. It can be understood that when the shape, size and other designs of the same installation channel 11 at the first socket 12 and the second socket 13 are the same, the structures of terminal A and terminal B are exactly the same. When the shape, size and other designs of the same installation channel 11 at the first socket 12 and the second socket 13 are different, the structures of terminal A and terminal B are different.

[0105] The present application also provides a vehicle. The vehicle includes the above connector. The vehicle has all the beneficial effects of the above connector, which will not be described in detail in this disclosure.

[0106] The vehicle may be a fuel vehicle, a plug-in hybrid vehicle, a new energy vehicle, etc., and the present disclosure does not make any specific limitation on this.

[0107] In the description of this application, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more features. In the description of this application, the meaning of "plurality" is two or more, unless otherwise clearly and specifically defined.

[0108] In the above embodiments, the description of each embodiment has its own emphasis. For parts that are not described in detail in a certain embodiment, reference can be made to the relevant descriptions of other embodiments.

[0109] The embodiments, implementation methods and related technical features of the present application can be combined and replaced with each other without conflict.

[0110] The above are only preferred embodiments of the present application and do not constitute any form of limitation to the present application. However, any simple modifications, equivalent changes and modifications made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of the present application without departing from the content of the technical solution of the present application are still within the scope of the technical solution of the present application.

Claims

1. An adapter, characterized in that: include: A housing is configured with a mounting channel, wherein the mounting channel has a first socket and a second socket located on an outer surface of the housing; An electrical connector is disposed in the installation channel, and has a first electrical connector extending toward the first socket and a second electrical connector extending toward the second socket.

2. The adapter according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner surface of the installation channel is configured with a fixing portion, and the electrical connector is fixedly connected to the fixing portion.

3. The adapter according to claim 2, characterized in that: One of the fixing portion and the electrical connector is configured with a groove, and the other is configured with a protrusion, and the protrusion is clamped in the groove; And / or, at least one of the fixing portion and the electrical connector is configured with a knurling structure.

4. The adapter according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: On a side close to the first socket, the inner surface of the installation channel is inwardly recessed to form a first clearance groove; And / or, on a side close to the second socket, the inner surface of the installation channel is recessed inward to form a second clearance groove.

5. The adapter according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: The installation channel extends along a first direction, and there are at least two installation channels, and at least two installation channels are spaced apart along a second direction, wherein each installation channel is provided with an electrical connector, and the first direction is perpendicular to the second direction.

6. The adapter according to claim 5, characterized in that: At least two of the mounting channels spaced apart along the second direction form a channel row, and along the third direction, the channel row is spaced apart into two, wherein the third direction is perpendicular to the first direction, and the third direction is perpendicular to the second direction.

7. A connector, characterized in that: include: a terminal configured to connect an electrical wire; The adapter according to any one of claims 1 to 6; The terminal is inserted into the installation channel from the first socket and is electrically connected to the first electrical connection portion, and / or the terminal is inserted into the installation channel from the second socket and is electrically connected to the second electrical connection portion.

8. The connector according to claim 7, characterized in that: The terminal is structured with a hanging portion, a hanging hole communicating with the mounting channel is formed on the housing, and the hanging portion is connected to the hanging hole.

9. The connector according to claim 8, characterized in that: The housing is configured with an assembly part on a side facing away from the hanging hole, and the assembly part is configured to be connected to a body sheet metal of a vehicle.

10. The connector according to claim 8, characterized in that The connector further comprises a top cover which is detachably connected to the housing and closes the hanging hole.

11. The connector according to claim 7, characterized in that: The terminal is constructed with an anti-foolproof portion, and the shell is constructed with a first anti-foolproof notch connected to the first socket, and the anti-foolproof portion is accommodated in the first anti-foolproof notch; and / or, the shell is constructed with a second anti-foolproof notch connected to the second socket, and the anti-foolproof portion is accommodated in the second anti-foolproof notch.

12. A vehicle, characterized in that: Comprising the connector as described in any one of claims 7-11.

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