Electronic locking type differential connector assembly

Abstract

The utility model discloses an electronic locking type differential connector assembly which comprises a guide cable connected with a differential lock and an installation hole formed in a differential shell, the other end of the guide cable is connected with a connecting plug, an adapter is inserted into the connecting plug, the connecting plug can penetrate through the installation hole and the adapter to be installed on the outer side face of the shell, and the outer side face of the shell is connected with the guide cable. One end of the adapter is connected with the connecting plug, and the other end is connected with an external vehicle end interface; by means of the mode, the problem that the electronic locking type differential mechanism plug connector assembly collides with a large disc tooth of a differential mechanism in the assembling process can be solved, and the assembling efficiency can be improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of electronically lockable differentials, in particular to an electronically lockable differential connector assembly. Background Art

[0002] Most of the existing electronically lockable differential products on the market are integrated into the drive unit of traditional fuel vehicles, and there is sufficient space for the installation of connectors during the assembly process.

[0003] However, with the increasing application of electronically lockable differentials in electric drive assemblies, the space of the electric drive assembly is compact. During the process of assembling the electronically lockable differential connector into the electric drive assembly, there will be a blind installation problem, and the risk of the large differential gear being knocked is extremely high, which is not conducive to the operation of the assembly line and the assembly efficiency is low. Summary of the Utility Model

[0004] The main technical problem to be solved by the utility model is to provide an electronically lockable differential connector assembly, which can avoid the problem of the electronically lockable differential connector assembly being knocked against the large differential gear during assembly and can improve the assembly efficiency.

[0005] To solve the above technical problem, a technical solution adopted by the utility model is: to provide an electronically lockable differential connector assembly, including: a guiding cable connected to a differential lock and a mounting hole opened on a differential housing, the other end of the guiding cable is connected with a plug connector, the plug connector is inserted with a adapter, the plug connector can pass through the mounting hole, the adapter is installed on the outer side surface of the housing, one end of the adapter is connected with the plug connector, and the other end is connected with an external vehicle end interface.

[0006] Preferably, an anti-rotation groove is opened on the housing, and the anti-rotation groove is engaged with a rotation-stopping piece on the differential lock.

[0007] Preferably, a sealing ring is sleeved on the adapter. When the adapter is installed on the housing, the end of the adapter connected with the plug connector is located inside the mounting hole and is sealed with the mounting hole through the sealing ring.

[0008] Preferably, a mounting plate extends from the adapter, a connection hole is opened on the mounting plate, a connection bolt is arranged on the connection hole, a connection hole is opened on the housing, and the connection bolt is connected with the connection hole.

[0009] Preferably, a positioning groove is opened on one side of the plug connector, a clamping plate extends from the plug connector, a clamping groove is opened on the clamping plate, and a positioning block matched with the positioning groove and a clamping block matched with the clamping groove are arranged on the adapter.

[0010] The beneficial effects of the present utility model are as follows: By providing a mounting hole on the housing that is larger than the size of the plug connector, it is convenient to pull the plug connector out of the housing. By splitting the original plug-in component into two parts, namely the plug connector and the adapter, the size of the plug connector part can be made smaller, which facilitates moving the plug connector outside the housing and thus facilitates assembly. In summary, the problems of low assembly efficiency of the plug-in connector of the electronically lockable differential and the knocking of the large differential disc teeth during blind assembly are solved, promoting the application of the electronically lockable differential in the electric drive assembly market. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0011] Figure 1 is the overall structural schematic diagram when the housing of the present utility model is assembled with the electronically lockable differential;

[0012] Figure 2 is the overall structural schematic diagram of the present utility model;

[0013] Figure 3 is the structural schematic diagram of the present utility model from another perspective;

[0014] Figure 4 is the exploded schematic diagram of the plug connector and the adapter of the present utility model;

[0015] Figure 5 is the exploded schematic diagram of the plug connector and the adapter of the present utility model from another perspective.

[0016] The labels of the various components in the drawings are as follows:

[0017] 1. Guide cable; 2. Housing; 4. Plug connector; 5. Adapter; 6. Anti-rotation groove; 7. Anti-rotation piece;

[0018] 8. Sealing ring; 9. Mounting plate; 10. Connecting hole; 11. Connecting bolt; 12. Positioning groove; 13. Clamping plate; 15. Positioning block; 16. Clamping block. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS

[0019] In order to make the above-mentioned objects, features and advantages of the present utility model more obvious and understandable, the following detailed description of the specific embodiments of the present utility model will be given in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Many specific details are set forth in the following description in order to fully understand the present utility model. However, the present utility model can be implemented in many other ways different from those described herein, and those skilled in the art can make similar improvements without departing from the connotation of the present utility model. Therefore, the present utility model is not limited by the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0020] In the description of the present utility model, it should be understood that the orientation or positional relationship indicated by the terms "center", "longitudinal", "transverse", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc. is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings. It is only for the convenience of describing the present utility model and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, it should not be construed as a limitation to the present utility model.

[0021] In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are only used for descriptive purposes and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the quantity of the indicated technical features. Thus, the features defined with "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one such feature. In the description of the present utility model, the meaning of "a plurality of" is at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise specifically and clearly defined.

[0022] In the present utility model, unless otherwise clearly specified and defined, the terms "mounted", "connected", "connected to", "fixed", etc. should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it may be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or integrated; it may be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it may be directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, and it may be the internal communication of two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements, unless otherwise clearly defined. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present utility model can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0023] In the present utility model, unless otherwise clearly specified and defined, the first feature being "on" or "under" the second feature may be that the first and second features are in direct contact, or the first and second features are in indirect contact through an intermediate medium. Moreover, the first feature being "above", "over" and "on top of" the second feature may be that the first feature is directly above or obliquely above the second feature, or merely indicates that the first feature has a higher horizontal height than the second feature. The first feature being "under", "beneath" and "underneath" the second feature may be that the first feature is directly below or obliquely below the second feature, or merely indicates that the first feature has a lower horizontal height than the second feature.

[0024] It should be noted that when an element is referred to as "fixed to" or "disposed on" another element, it can be directly on the other element or there can also be an intermediate element. When an element is considered to be "connected to" another element, it can be directly connected to the other element or there may be an intermediate element at the same time. The terms "vertical", "horizontal", "upper", "lower", "left", "right" and similar expressions used herein are only for the purpose of illustration and do not represent the only implementation.

[0025] For the physical quantities in the formula, if there is no separate annotation, they should be understood as the basic quantities of the SI base units, or the derived quantities derived from the basic quantities through mathematical operations such as multiplication, division, differentiation or integration.

[0026] Embodiment:

[0027] Reference Figures 1-5 , an electronic locking differential plug-in component, comprising: a guiding cable 1 connected to a differential lock and a mounting hole opened on a differential housing 2. The other end of the guiding cable 1 is connected with a plug head 4, and a adapter 5 is inserted into the plug head 4. The size of the plug head 4 is smaller than the size of the mounting hole, so that the plug head 4 can pass through the mounting hole, which is convenient for pulling the plug head 4 to the outside of the housing 2, so as to facilitate the insertion between the plug head 4 and the adapter 5. The adapter 5 is mounted on the outer side surface of the housing 2. One end of the adapter 5 is connected with the plug head 4, and the other end is connected with an external vehicle end interface. In this way, after pulling the plug head 4 to the outside of the housing 2 through the mounting hole, it is convenient for the operator to insert the adapter 5 and the plug head 4 in a mating manner, and then press the adapter 5 onto the housing 2 and make the end of the adapter 5 connected with the plug head 4 be in the mounting hole for installation.

[0028] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 , in order to prevent the differential lock from rotating and affecting the guiding cable 1, an anti-rotation groove 6 is opened on the housing 2, and the anti-rotation groove 6 is engaged with a rotation stopping piece 7 on the differential lock.

[0029] Reference Figures 3-5 , a sealing ring 8 is sleeved on the adapter 5. When the adapter 5 is mounted on the housing 2, the end of the adapter 5 connected with the plug head 4 is in the mounting hole and is sealed with the mounting hole through the sealing ring 8, so as to achieve the effect of waterproof and dustproof.

[0030] Reference Figures 3-5 , an installation plate 9 extends from the adapter 5, and a connection hole 10 is opened on the installation plate 9. The connection hole 10 can be a through hole, and a connection bolt 11 is rotatably fitted on the connection hole 10. A connection hole 10 is opened on the housing 2, so that the connection bolt 11 is threadedly connected with the connection hole 10, and then the adapter 5 after being inserted with the plug head 4 is mounted on the housing 2.

[0031] ReferenceFigures 3-5 , for facilitating the insertion between the plug connector 4 and the adapter, a positioning groove 12 is formed on one side of the plug connector 4, a clamping plate 13 extends upward from the plug connector 4, and a clamping groove is formed on the clamping plate 13. An integrally formed positioning block 15 that mates with the positioning groove 12 and a clamping block 16 that mates with the clamping groove are provided on the adapter 5, so as to avoid misalignment through the cooperation between the positioning groove 12 and the positioning block 15. The clamping plate 13 can be made of a material with certain elastic deformation, such as plastic. In this way, after the clamping block 16 is engaged with the clamping groove, the clamping plate 13 is manually toggled to disengage the clamping block 16 from the clamping groove, completing the separation between the plug connector 4 and the adapter 5.

[0032] The above are only the embodiments of the present invention, and do not limit the patent scope of the present invention accordingly. Any equivalent structure or equivalent process transformation made by using the content of the specification and drawings of the present invention, or directly or indirectly applied in other related technical fields, shall be equally included in the patent protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. An electronic locking differential connector assembly, characterized in that: include: A guide cable (1) connected to a differential lock and a mounting hole are provided on a differential housing (2); the other end of the guide cable (1) is connected to a plug connector (4); an adapter (5) is plugged into the plug connector (4); the plug connector (4) is capable of passing through the mounting hole; the adapter (5) is mounted on an outer surface of the housing (2); one end of the adapter (5) is connected to the plug connector (4) and the other end is connected to an external vehicle end interface.

2. The electronic locking differential connector assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The housing (2) is provided with an anti-rotation groove (6), and the anti-rotation groove (6) is engaged with a rotation-stopping plate (7) on the differential lock.

3. The electronic locking differential connector assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The adapter (5) is sleeved with a sealing ring (8); when the adapter (5) is mounted on the housing (2), one end of the adapter (5) connected to the plug connector (4) is located in the mounting hole and is sealed between the sealing ring (8) and the mounting hole.

4. The electronic locking differential connector assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: A mounting plate (9) extends from the adapter (5), a connecting hole (10) is provided on the mounting plate (9), a connecting bolt (11) is provided on the connecting hole (10), a connecting hole (10) is provided on the housing (2), and the connecting bolt (11) is connected to the connecting hole (10).

5. The electronic locking differential connector assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: A positioning groove (12) is provided on one side of the plug connector (4), a clamping plate (13) extends from the plug connector (4), a clamping groove is provided on the clamping plate (13), and a positioning block (15) matched with the positioning groove (12) and a clamping block (16) matched with the clamping groove are provided on the adapter (5).

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