Integrated automobile connector

Abstract

The utility model relates to the field of connectors, in particular to an integrated automobile connector which comprises a base plate, a plurality of connector shells and contact terminals. The plurality of connector shells are fixed on the base plate; the contact terminal is located in the connector shell; the connector shell is further provided with a connecting plate, the contact terminals penetrate through the connecting plate and are fixedly connected with the connecting plate, and the connecting plate is provided with fasteners used for being connected with a PCB. According to the integrated automobile connector, a plurality of originally dispersed connectors are integrated on one base plate, unified management and use are achieved, the number of mounting holes formed in an equipment shell is greatly reduced, therefore, the machining process of the shell is simplified, and the assembling complexity is effectively reduced. The design of the connecting plate on the connector shell ensures the stable connection with the PCB, and the overall stability and reliability are improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of connectors, and more particularly to an integrated automotive connector. Background Art

[0002] With the rapid development and popularization of the automotive industry in China, and the development of automotive intelligence, there are more and more electrical devices on automobiles. Therefore, the usage amount of connectors has also increased significantly. For example, on the ECU control box of an automobile, several connectors will be provided to achieve electrical connection between the ECU control box and various electrical devices.

[0003] It is precisely because more and more connectors are used on electrical devices that many mounting holes are opened on the housing of the device. These mounting holes are scattered at various positions on the device housing, which is not only inconvenient for processing, but also inconvenient for subsequent management, and will also affect the electrical connection efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0004] This application provides an integrated automotive connector, which can integrate several connectors into one body, thereby simplifying the installation of the connectors and improving the usage efficiency of the connectors.

[0005] The integrated automotive connector provided by this application adopts the following technical solutions:

[0006] An integrated automotive connector includes a base plate, a plurality of connector housings, and contact terminals; the plurality of connector housings are all fixed on the base plate; the contact terminals are located inside the connector housings;

[0007] A connecting plate is further provided on the connector housing, the contact terminal passes through the connecting plate and is fixedly connected to the connecting plate, and a fastener is provided on the connecting plate for connecting to a PCB board.

[0008] By adopting the above technical solutions, the original scattered multiple connectors are integrated onto a single base plate for unified management and use, greatly reducing the number of mounting holes opened on the device housing, thereby simplifying the processing process of the housing and effectively reducing the complexity of assembly. The design of the connecting plate on the connector housing ensures a stable connection with the PCB board, improving the overall stability and reliability.

[0009] Preferably, a connecting tenon is further provided on the base plate for snap-fitting with the outer shell of the electrical device.

[0010] By adopting the above technical solutions, the connecting tenon is added, so that the integrated connector can be quickly and stably connected to the outer shell of the electrical device, further simplifying the assembly process and improving the usage convenience.

[0011] Preferably, a plurality of the connector housings are integrally formed, and a partition plate is provided between two adjacent connector housings, and partition holes are formed inside the partition plate.

[0012] By adopting the above technical solution, the integrally formed connector housing enhances the integrity and stability of the structure. At the same time, the design of the partition plate and the partition holes helps with heat dissipation and reduces the overall weight, without affecting the electrical performance between the connection ports.

[0013] Preferably, mounting holes are further formed in the base plate; a plurality of the connector housings are inserted into the mounting holes; the integrated automotive connector further includes a detachable component, and the connector housing is detachably connected to the base plate through the detachable component.

[0014] By adopting the above technical solution, the introduction of the detachable design enables the connector to be quickly replaced or repaired when necessary, greatly improving the maintainability and flexibility of the system.

[0015] Preferably, the detachable component includes a buckle and a clamping block, and the buckle and the clamping block are respectively arranged on the connector housing and the base plate.

[0016] By adopting the above technical solution, the simple design of the buckle and the clamping block makes the disassembly and installation of the connector more convenient and fast, reducing the complexity of the operation.

[0017] Preferably, a partition strip is further arranged in the mounting hole, and the partition strip is arranged between two adjacent connector housings for separating and abutting against the connector housing to enhance the stability of the connector housing.

[0018] By adopting the above technical solution, the partition strip not only serves as a physical isolation to improve safety, but also enhances the stability of the connector housing during use by abutting against it.

[0019] Preferably, limiting strips are arranged on the inner wall of the mounting hole, the limiting strips are arranged along the length direction of the mounting hole, and limiting grooves slidably matched with the limiting strips are formed on the connector housing.

[0020] By adopting the above technical solution, the matching design of the limiting strips and the limiting grooves ensures the accurate positioning of the connector housing on the base plate and effectively prevents displacement caused by vibration or other reasons.

[0021] Preferably, a protective plate is further included, the protective plate is arranged around the periphery of the mounting hole, and the side wall of the connector housing abuts against the protective plate.

[0022] By adopting the above technical solution, the arrangement of the protective plate further enhances the stability of the connector housing and effectively prevents shaking or falling off that may occur in a complex environment.

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

[0024] 1. By integrating multiple connectors into one, the number of mounting holes on the automotive equipment housing is significantly reduced, simplifying the manufacturing process, improving production efficiency and management convenience; the integrated design and optimized layout save a large amount of space, meeting the development trend of automotive compactness, and at the same time facilitating assembly and disassembly operations, providing great convenience for frequent maintenance and replacement.

[0025] 2. The stable connection design and various optional stable components, such as connection tenons, partition bars, limit bars, and protective plates, greatly improve the stability and safety of the connector in actual use. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0026] Figure 1 is a schematic structural diagram of the integrated automotive connector in Embodiment 1 of the present application;

[0027] Figure 2 is a schematic structural diagram of the integrated automotive connector connected to the PCB board in Embodiment 1 of the present application;

[0028] Figure 3 is a schematic structural diagram of the integrated automotive connector using a partition bar in Embodiment 2 of the present application;

[0029] Figure 4 is a schematic structural diagram of the integrated automotive connector using a limit bar in Embodiment 2 of the present application.

[0030] Reference numerals in the drawings: 1, base plate; 11, mounting hole; 12, partition bar; 13, limit bar; 14, protective plate; 15, connection tenon; 2, connector housing; 21, connecting plate; 22, fastener; 23, partition plate; 24, partition hole; 25, limit groove; 3, contact terminal; 4, detachable component; 41, buckle; 42, block. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS

[0031] The following further describes the present application in detail with reference to the attached Figures 1-4 drawings.

[0032] Embodiment 1

[0033] This embodiment discloses an integrated automotive connector. Refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2, including a base plate 1, a connector housing 2, and a contact terminal 3. In the embodiment of the present application, the base plate 1 and the connector housing 2 are integrally provided. The contact terminal 3 is made of metal and fixed inside the connector housing 2. The connector housing 2 is also provided with a connecting plate 21. The contact terminal 3 passes through the connecting plate 21 and is fixedly connected to the connecting plate 21. At the same time, one end of the contact terminal 3 passing through the connecting plate 21 is welded to the PCB board. A fastener 22 is provided on the connecting plate 21 for connecting the connector to the PCB board.

[0034] Through an integrated design, multiple connectors are assembled on a base plate 1, thereby reducing the number of openings on the device housing. At the same time, the fixing method between the connector housing 2 and the base plate 1 ensures the stability of the connector. The fastener 22 on the connecting plate 21 enables the connector to be conveniently connected to the PCB board, ensuring the position accuracy and strength of the contact terminal 3, improving the quality stability and reliability, and at the same time improving the assembly efficiency.

[0035] A connecting tenon 15 is added to the base plate 1. The connecting tenon 1 can be snapped onto the outer shell of the electrical device and can be installed on electrical devices such as an automotive ECU control box and an automotive seat control module, thereby enhancing the connection firmness between the integrated automotive connector and the outer shell of the electrical device. At the same time, multiple connector housings 2 adopt an integrally formed design. A partition plate 23 is provided between adjacent two connector housings 2, and a partition hole 24 is also opened inside the partition plate 23. This design not only ensures the independence of each connector housing 2 but also realizes an overall compact layout.

[0036] Embodiment 2

[0037] The difference from Embodiment 1 is that with reference to Figure 3 , the connector housing 2 and the base plate 1 are separately provided. Specifically, mounting holes 11 are opened on the base plate 1, and the connector housing 2 is fixed by being inserted into the mounting holes 11. At the same time, the connector further includes a detachable component 4. Through the detachable component 4, the detachable connection between the connector housing 2 and the base plate 1 can be realized, which is convenient for maintenance and replacement. The detachable component 4 includes a buckle 41 and a block 42. The buckle 41 is provided on the connector housing 2, while the block 42 is provided on the base plate 1, and the two cooperate with each other to realize the detachable connection.

[0038] By opening the mounting holes 11 on the base plate 1, it provides positioning and fixing functions for the installation of the connector housing 2. At the same time, the design of adopting the detachable component 4 enables the connector housing 2 to be conveniently detached from the base plate 1, which is particularly important when repairing or replacing a damaged connector. The cooperation mode between the buckle 41 and the block 42 is simple and reliable, and the operation is convenient.

[0039] Furthermore, a partition strip 12 is added to the inner wall of the mounting hole 11. The partition strip 12 is arranged between two adjacent connector housings 2, enabling the connector housing 2 to be inserted into the area between the two partition strips 12. This design not only serves as a partition to prevent interference between adjacent connectors but also abuts against the connector housing 2 to enhance its stability.

[0040] Preferably, referring to Figure 4 , the partition strip 12 can also be removed and replaced with a limiting strip 13. Specifically, the limiting strip 13 is located within the mounting hole 11 and arranged along the length direction of the mounting hole 11. Correspondingly, a limiting groove 25 that slidably cooperates with the limiting strip 13 is formed on the connector housing 2. This structure can ensure the accurate position of the connector housing 2 within the mounting hole 11 and prevent it from shifting or shaking.

[0041] Furthermore, a protective plate 14 is also provided on the base plate 1. The protective plate 14 is arranged around the circumference of the mounting hole 11, and the side wall of the connector housing 2 abuts against the protective plate 14. The protective plate 14 can not only protect the connector from the direct influence of the external environment, such as dust and moisture, providing additional protection for the connector, but also further enhance the stability of the connector housing 2, enabling the integrated automotive connector to work stably in the complex and changeable automotive internal environment for a long time.

[0042] The above are all the preferred embodiments of this application. The protection scope of this application is not limited thereby. Therefore, any equivalent changes made according to the structure, shape, and principle of this application should be covered within the protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. An integrated automotive connector, characterized in that: It comprises a base plate (1), a plurality of connector housings (2) and contact terminals (3); the plurality of connector housings (2) are all fixed on the base plate (1); and the contact terminals (3) are located inside the connector housings (2); A connecting plate (21) is also provided on the connector housing (2), the contact terminal (3) passes through the connecting plate (21) and is fixedly connected to the connecting plate (21), and a fastener (22) is provided on the connecting plate (21) for connecting to a PCB board.

2. The integrated automotive connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The base plate (1) is also provided with a connecting tenon (15) for connecting with the housing of the electrical device.

3. The integrated automotive connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The plurality of connector housings (2) are integrally formed, and a partition plate (23) is provided between two adjacent connector housings (2), wherein a partition hole (24) is provided inside the partition plate (23).

4. The integrated automotive connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The base plate (1) is also provided with a mounting hole (11); the plurality of connector housings (2) are inserted into the mounting hole (11); the integrated automotive connector further comprises a detachable component (4), and the connector housing (2) is detachably connected to the base plate (1) via the detachable component (4).

5. The integrated automotive connector according to claim 4, characterized in that: The detachable component (4) comprises a buckle (41) and a clamping block (42), wherein the buckle (41) and the clamping block (42) are respectively arranged on the connector housing (2) and the base plate (1).

6. The integrated automotive connector according to claim 4, characterized in that: A separation bar (12) is also provided in the mounting hole (11); the separation bar (12) is provided between two adjacent connector housings (2) and is used for separation and abutting against the connector housings (2) to enhance the stability of the connector housings (2).

7. The integrated automotive connector according to claim 4, characterized in that: A limit strip (13) is provided on the inner wall of the mounting hole (11), the limit strip (13) being arranged along the length direction of the mounting hole (11), and a limit slot (25) slidably matched with the limit strip (13) is provided on the connector housing (2).

8. The integrated automotive connector according to claim 4, characterized in that: It also comprises a guard plate (14), the guard plate (14) being arranged around the peripheral side of the mounting hole (11), and the side wall of the connector housing (2) being in abutment with the guard plate (14).

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