Integrated connector

By designing integrated connectors, integrated power supply and signal terminals, the complex structure of the vehicle controller is solved and the wiring harness is easily plugged in.

CN222996002UActive Publication Date: 2025-06-17ROSENBERGER (CHANGZHOU) ELECTRONIC TECH CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422108335.7
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-08-29
Publication Date
2025-06-17
Estimated Expiration
2034-08-29

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Technical Problem

The vehicle controller needs to connect multiple lidar wire harnesses, resulting in complex structures and difficult to simplify.

Method used

An integrated connector is designed, including a housing, a plug block, a power supply terminal and a signal terminal, and the ends of the power supply and signal terminals extend into the plug cavity to simplify the connection of the wiring harness.

Benefits of technology

By integrating power supply and signal terminals, the structure of the vehicle controller is simplified, the wiring harness is plugged in, and complex structure problems are avoided.

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Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of connectors, and particularly relates to an integrated connector, which comprises a shell, an insertion block is arranged at the front end of the shell, and an insertion cavity is formed in the side wall of the insertion block; the power supply terminal is inserted into the rear end of the shell, and the end part of the power supply terminal extends into the insertion cavity; the signal terminal is inserted into the rear end of the shell, and the end part of the signal terminal extends into the insertion cavity; in short, the shell is installed on the controller of the vehicle, the power terminal and the signal terminal are integrated in the shell, one end of the power terminal and one end of the signal terminal are connected to the controller, the other end of the power terminal and the other end of the signal terminal extend into the insertion cavity, wire harnesses responsible for transmitting signals and electric power can be inserted into one connector, and the structure of the controller is simplified.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of connectors, and particularly relates to an integrated connector. Background Art

[0002] With the rapid development of information technology, the degree of vehicle automation is also getting higher and higher. Vehicles usually need to be equipped with multiple lidars, and the lidars need to be connected to the vehicle through multiple wire harnesses, which are responsible for transmitting signals and power respectively. Multiple connectors need to be matched on the vehicle controller to connect with the wire harnesses, resulting in a complex structure of the controller.

[0003] Therefore, how to avoid the complex structure of the controller is a technical problem that urgently needs to be solved in the field. Summary of the Utility Model

[0004] The purpose of the utility model is to provide an integrated connector.

[0005] To solve the above technical problems, the utility model provides an integrated connector, including: a housing, a plug-in block is arranged at the front end of the housing, and a plug-in cavity is arranged on the side wall of the plug-in block; a power terminal, which is plugged at the rear end of the housing, and the end of the power terminal extends into the plug-in cavity; a signal terminal, which is plugged at the rear end of the housing, and the end of the signal terminal extends into the plug-in cavity.

[0006] Preferably, a partition plate is arranged in the plug-in cavity, and the extending ends of the power terminal and the signal terminal are respectively arranged on both sides of the partition plate.

[0007] Preferably, a holding step is arranged in the plug-in cavity, and the holding step is higher than the extending ends of the power terminal and the signal terminal.

[0008] Preferably, a positioning notch is arranged on the side wall of the plug-in cavity.

[0009] Preferably, a pair of positioning blocks with unequal widths are respectively arranged on the long side walls of the plug-in block.

[0010] Preferably, a plurality of positioning grooves are arranged on the positioning blocks.

[0011] Preferably, the positioning grooves equally divide the positioning blocks into several blocks.

[0012] Preferably, an installation block is integrally arranged at the rear end of the housing, and an installation buckle is integrally arranged at the bottom of the installation block.

[0013] Preferably, the head of the installation buckle is designed to be arc-shaped.

[0014] Preferably, a locking block is integrally provided at the rear end of the housing. A locking hole is formed in the locking block, and the locking hole penetrates through the front end of the housing.

[0015] The beneficial effects of the present utility model are as follows:

[0016] Install the housing on the controller of the vehicle, and integrate the power terminal and the signal terminal in the housing. One ends of the power terminal and the signal terminal are respectively connected to the controller, and the other ends extend into the insertion cavity, enabling the wire harness responsible for transmitting signals and electricity to be inserted into one connector, simplifying the structure of the controller.

[0017] Other features and advantages of the present utility model will be described in the subsequent description, and, in part, will be obvious from the description or learned by implementing the present utility model.

[0018] To make the above objects, features, and advantages of the present utility model more obvious and understandable, the following specifically enumerates preferred embodiments and, in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, details are described as follows. Description of the Drawings

[0019] In order to more clearly illustrate the specific embodiments of the present utility model or the technical solutions in the prior art, the following will briefly introduce the drawings required for the description of the specific embodiments or the prior art. Obviously, the following drawings are some embodiments of the present utility model. For those of ordinary skill in the art, without creative efforts, other drawings can also be obtained based on these drawings.

[0020] Figure 1 is a perspective view of a preferred embodiment of the integrated connector of the present utility model;

[0021] Figure 2 is a perspective view of a preferred embodiment of the integrated connector of the present utility model;

[0022] In the figure:

[0023] 1. Housing;

[0024] 11. Mounting block; 111. Mounting buckle;

[0025] 12. Locking block; 121. Locking hole;

[0026] 2. Insertion block;

[0027] 21. Insertion cavity; 22. Partition board; 23. Abuttment step; 24. Positioning notch;

[0028] 25. Positioning block; 251. Positioning groove;

[0029] 3. Power terminal;

[0030] 4. Signal terminal Specific embodiments

[0031] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of the present utility model clearer, the technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Apparently, the described embodiments are some, but not all, of the embodiments of the present utility model. All other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art based on the embodiments of the present utility model without making creative efforts shall fall within the scope of protection of the present utility model.

[0032] As Figures 1 to 2 shown, at least one embodiment provides an integrated connector, including: a housing 1, a plug-in block 2 is provided at the front end of the housing 1, and a plug-in cavity 21 is formed on the side wall of the plug-in block 2; a power terminal 3, which is plugged into the rear end of the housing 1, and the end of the power terminal 3 extends into the plug-in cavity 21; a signal terminal 4, which is plugged into the rear end of the housing 1, and the end of the signal terminal 4 extends into the plug-in cavity 21; in short, the housing 1 is installed on the controller of the vehicle, and the power terminal 3 and the signal terminal 4 are integrated in the housing 1. One ends of the power terminal 3 and the signal terminal 4 are respectively connected to the controller, and the other ends extend into the plug-in cavity 21, so that the wire harnesses responsible for transmitting signals and power can be plugged into one connector, simplifying the structure of the controller.

[0033] In some embodiments, a partition plate 22 is provided in the plug-in cavity 21, and the extending ends of the power terminal 3 and the signal terminal 4 are respectively arranged on both sides of the partition plate 22; in short, by providing the partition plate 22, the plug-in cavity 21 can be divided into two regions, preventing the magnetic field generated by the wire harness for transmitting power from interfering with the signal transmission.

[0034] In some embodiments, a holding step 23 is provided in the plug-in cavity 21, and the holding step 23 is higher than the extending ends of the power terminal 3 and the signal terminal 4; in short, when plugging in the wire harness, the wire harness can be directly plugged into the holding step 23, which can limit the insertion depth of the wire harness and prevent the wire harness from being inserted too deeply and damaging the signal terminal 4 and the power electronics.

[0035] In some embodiments, a positioning notch 24 is formed on the side wall of the plug-in cavity 21; in short, by providing the positioning notch 24, incorrect plugging of the wire harness can be avoided.

[0036] In some embodiments, a pair of positioning blocks 25 with different widths are respectively provided on the long side walls of the plug-in block 2; in short, through the positioning blocks 25, the wire harness can be positioned when plugging in the outer-sheathed wire harness.

[0037] In some embodiments, a plurality of positioning grooves 251 are formed in the positioning block 25; in short, through the positioning grooves 251, the insertion of the wire harness can be accurately positioned.

[0038] In some embodiments, the positioning grooves 251 equally divide the positioning block 25 into several parts; in short, equally dividing the positioning block 25 by the positioning grooves 251 can ensure the strength of each part and improve the service life of the positioning block 25.

[0039] In some embodiments, an installation block 11 is integrally provided at the rear end of the housing 1, and an installation buckle 111 is integrally provided at the bottom of the installation block 11; in short, through the installation buckle 111, the housing 1 can be quickly inserted into the circuit board of the controller.

[0040] In some embodiments, the head of the installation buckle 111 is designed to be arc-shaped; in short, the head of the installation buckle 111 being designed to be arc-shaped can facilitate the insertion of the installation buckle 111.

[0041] In some embodiments, a locking block 12 is integrally provided at the rear end of the housing 1, a locking hole 121 is formed in the locking block 12, and the locking hole 121 penetrates through the front end of the housing 1; in short, the locking hole 121 can be connected to an outer shell (not shown in the figure) through a bolt to protect the housing 1.

[0042] In the description of the embodiments of the present invention, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installation", "connection", and "connection" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be directly connected, or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, and it can be the communication inside two components. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific situations.

[0043] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that the orientation or positional relationship indicated by the terms "center", "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "inner", "outer", etc. is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, and is only for the convenience of describing the present invention 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, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of the present invention. In addition, the terms "first", "second", and "third" are only used for descriptive purposes and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0044] Based on the above inspiration from the ideal embodiments of the present utility model, through the above description, relevant staff can completely make various changes and modifications without departing from the technical idea of the present utility model. The technical scope of the present utility model is not limited to the content in the specification, and its technical scope must be determined according to the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. An integrated connector, characterized in that: include: A housing (1), wherein a plug-in block (2) is disposed at the front end of the housing (1), and a plug-in cavity (21) is formed on a side wall of the plug-in block (2); A power terminal (3) plugged into the rear end of the housing (1), with an end of the power terminal (3) extending into the plug-in cavity (21); A signal terminal (4) is plugged into the rear end of the housing (1), and an end of the signal terminal (4) extends into the plug-in cavity (21).

2. The integrated connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: A partition plate (22) is provided in the plug-in cavity (21), and an insertion end of the power terminal (3) and an insertion end of the signal terminal (4) are respectively provided on two sides of the partition plate (22).

3. The integrated connector according to claim 1, wherein: A supporting step (23) is provided in the plug-in cavity (21), and the supporting step (23) is higher than the insertion end of the power terminal (3) and the insertion end of the signal terminal (4).

4. The integrated connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: A positioning notch (24) is provided on the side wall of the insertion cavity (21).

5. The integrated connector according to claim 1, wherein: A pair of positioning blocks (25) of unequal widths are respectively provided on the long side walls of the plug-in block (2).

6. The integrated connector according to claim 5, characterized in that: The positioning block (25) is provided with a plurality of positioning grooves (251).

7. The integrated connector according to claim 6, characterized in that: The positioning groove (251) divides the positioning block (25) into a plurality of equal blocks.

8. The integrated connector according to claim 1, wherein: A mounting block (11) is integrally provided at the rear end of the housing (1), and a mounting buckle (111) is integrally provided at the bottom of the mounting block (11).

9. The integrated connector according to claim 8, characterized in that: The head of the mounting buckle (111) is designed to be arc-shaped.

10. The integrated connector according to claim 1, wherein: A locking block (12) is integrally provided at the rear end of the shell (1), a locking hole (121) is provided on the locking block (12), and the locking hole (121) passes through the front end of the shell (1).