Connector and automobile

Abstract

The utility model provides a connector and an automobile, and relates to the technical field of automobiles. The joint provided by the utility model is used for connecting pipelines in an automobile and comprises a body, a first interface end communicated with the body and a sealing assembly, the sealing assembly comprises an elastic sealing ring and a clamping piece, the clamping piece comprises an annular base and an elastic clamping hook connected to the side face of the annular base, the annular base is installed on the periphery of the body, the elastic sealing ring is arranged on the periphery of the annular base in a sleeving mode, and the first connector end is configured to penetrate through a target partition plate and be connected with the target partition plate in a clamped mode through the elastic clamping hook. The first side face of the elastic sealing ring abuts against the side face of the target partition plate. The utility model provides a joint and an automobile, which are good in sealing performance.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of automobiles, in particular to a joint and an automobile. Background Art

[0002] In an automobile cooling system, a joint is generally used to connect cooling pipes. Especially when connecting the cooling pipes between the engine compartment and the cab of an automobile, to ensure the stability of the installation of the joint and the pipes, one interface end of the joint generally passes through the partition between the engine compartment and the cab, so as to extend from the engine compartment into the cab and connect with the cooling pipe in the cab, thereby cooling or heating the cab.

[0003] However, due to the limitation of its own structure, the existing joint has poor sealing with the partition, and it is easy for the moisture in the cab to flow into the engine compartment from the gap between the joint and the partition. Summary of the Utility Model

[0004] In order to solve at least one problem mentioned in the background art, the utility model provides a joint and an automobile with good sealing performance.

[0005] In order to achieve the above purpose, the utility model provides the following technical solutions:

[0006] In the first aspect, the utility model provides a joint for connecting pipes inside an automobile, including a body, a first interface end communicated with the body, and a sealing component;

[0007] The sealing component includes an elastic sealing ring and a clamping member. The clamping member includes an annular seat and elastic clamping hooks connected to the side surface of the annular seat. The annular seat is installed on the outer periphery of the body. The elastic sealing ring is sleeved on the outer periphery of the annular seat. The first interface end is configured to pass through a target partition and be clamped with the target partition through the elastic clamping hooks, so as to abut a first side surface of the elastic sealing ring against the side surface of the target partition.

[0008] As an optional implementation manner, the inner side of the elastic sealing ring has an annular installation groove, and the annular seat is configured to be installed in the annular installation groove.

[0009] As an optional implementation manner, the outer periphery of the body has a baffle. A second side surface of the elastic sealing ring abuts against the baffle. The first side surface and the second side surface are two side surfaces opposite to each other along the axial direction of the elastic sealing ring.

[0010] As an optional implementation manner, the baffle is an annular baffle, the baffle and the body are integrally formed, and the diameter of the baffle is greater than or equal to the diameter of the elastic sealing ring.

[0011] As an alternative embodiment, the outer periphery of the body has an arc-shaped convex rib, which is located on the side of the baffle facing the elastic sealing ring. The arc-shaped convex rib and the baffle form a clamping structure along the axial direction of the body, and the inner side of the annular seat has a clamping portion that is clamped with the clamping structure.

[0012] As an alternative embodiment, the first side surface of the elastic sealing ring and the outer peripheral surface of the elastic sealing ring are transitioned through an inclined surface.

[0013] As an alternative embodiment, the second side surface of the elastic sealing ring has an annular convex rib protruding towards the baffle.

[0014] As an alternative embodiment, there are a plurality of elastic hooks, and the plurality of elastic hooks are evenly arranged on one side of the annular seat.

[0015] As an alternative embodiment, the joint is a three-way joint, and the joint further includes a second interface end and a third interface end. The orientations of the first interface end, the second interface end, and the third interface end are perpendicular to each other.

[0016] In a second aspect, the present utility model further provides an automobile, including a vehicle body and the joint in any one of the first aspects. The vehicle body forms a cab and an engine compartment. There is a partition between the engine compartment and the cab, and there is a through hole on the partition that communicates the engine compartment and the cab. The joint is arranged in the engine compartment, and the first interface end of the joint passes through the through hole and is hooked to the edge of the through hole by an elastic hook, so as to press the elastic sealing ring against the edge of the through hole.

[0017] The joint provided by the present utility model is used for connecting pipelines inside an automobile, and includes a body, a first interface end communicated with the body, and a sealing assembly; the sealing assembly includes an elastic sealing ring and a clamping member, the clamping member includes an annular seat and an elastic hook connected to the side surface of the annular seat, the annular seat is installed on the outer periphery of the body, the elastic sealing ring is sleeved on the outer periphery of the annular seat, the first interface end is configured to pass through a target partition and is clamped with the target partition through an elastic hook, so as to abut the first side surface of the elastic sealing ring against the side surface of the target partition. When the joint provided by the present utility model connects pipelines on both sides of the engine compartment and the cab of an automobile, the first interface end can pass through the through hole on the partition between the engine compartment and the cab of the automobile, and the elastic hook can be clamped on the edge of the through hole on the partition, thereby connecting the joint and the partition together. At the same time, when the elastic hook is clamped with the partition, the side surface of the elastic sealing ring can be pressed against the edge of the through hole, thereby sealing the gap between the joint and the partition, and preventing moisture in the cab from flowing into the engine compartment through the gap between the joint and the partition. Therefore, the joint provided by the present utility model not only has good sealing performance but also is convenient for installation. Description of the Drawings

[0018] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention or the prior art, the following will briefly introduce the drawings required for the description of the embodiments or the prior art. Obviously, the drawings in the following description are some embodiments of the present invention. For those of ordinary skill in the art, without creative efforts, other drawings can also be obtained based on these drawings.

[0019] Figure 1 The first structural schematic diagram of the joint provided by the embodiment of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 2 The second structural schematic diagram of the joint provided by the embodiment of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 3 The sectional view of the joint provided by the embodiment of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 4 For Figure 3 The enlarged view of part A in

[0023] Figure 5 The exploded view of the joint provided by the embodiment of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 6 The first schematic diagram of the connection between the joint and the partition provided by the embodiment of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 7 The second schematic diagram of the connection between the joint and the partition provided by the embodiment of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 8 For Figure 7 The enlarged view of part B in

[0027] Figure 9 The overall structural schematic diagram of the elastic sealing ring in the joint provided by the embodiment of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 10 For Figure 9 The front view of

[0029] Figure 11 For Figure 10 The sectional view taken along the line A-A in

[0030] Figure 12 The overall structural schematic diagram of the connecting piece in the joint provided by the embodiment of the present invention.

[0031] Explanation of reference numerals:

[0032] 100 - Joint;

[0033] 110 - Body;

[0034] 111 - Baffle;

[0035] 112 - Arc-shaped convex rib;

[0036] 120 - First interface end;

[0037] 130 - Sealing assembly;

[0038] 131 - Elastic sealing ring;

[0039] 1311 - Annular mounting groove;

[0040] 1312 - Annular convex rib;

[0041] 1313 - Inclined plane;

[0042] 132 - Connector;

[0043] 1321 - Annular seat;

[0044] 1322 - Elastic catch;

[0045] 1323 - Clamping part;

[0046] 140 - Second interface end;

[0047] 150 - Third interface end;

[0048] 200 - Partition board;

[0049] 210 - Through hole. Detailed implementation mode

[0050] Next, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present invention, rather than all the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative efforts shall fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

[0051] In the application, the orientation or positional relationship indicated by terms such as "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "front", "rear", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "vertical", "horizontal", "lateral", "longitudinal", etc. is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. These terms are mainly used to better describe the present invention and its embodiments, and are not used to limit that the indicated devices, elements or components must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation.

[0052] Moreover, in addition to being used to indicate orientation or positional relationship, some of the above terms may also have other meanings. For example, the term "upper" may also be used to indicate a certain attachment relationship or connection relationship in some cases. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of these terms in the present utility model can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0053] In addition, the terms "installed", "set", "provided with", "connected", and "linked" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it may be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral structure; it may be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it may be directly connected, or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, or there may be internal communication between two devices, components, or parts. 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.

[0054] In addition, the terms "first", "second", etc. are mainly used to distinguish different devices, components, or parts (the specific types and structures may be the same or different), and are not used to indicate or imply the relative importance and quantity of the indicated devices, components, or parts. Unless otherwise specified, the meaning of "a plurality" is two or more.

[0055] In an automotive cooling system, joints are generally used to connect cooling pipes. Especially when connecting the cooling pipes between the engine compartment and the cab of the vehicle, to ensure the stability of the installation of the joint and the pipe, one of the interface ends of the joint generally passes through the partition between the engine compartment and the cab, so as to extend from the engine compartment into the cab to connect with the cooling pipe in the cab, thereby cooling or heating the cab. However, due to the limitations of its own structure, the existing joints have poor sealing with the partition, which easily causes the moisture in the cab to flow into the engine compartment through the gap between the joint and the partition.

[0056] In view of this, the present utility model provides a joint 100 for connecting pipelines inside an automobile, which includes a body 110, a first interface end 120 communicated with the body 110, and a sealing assembly 130; the sealing assembly 130 includes an elastic sealing ring 131 and a clamping member, the clamping member includes an annular seat 1321 and elastic clamping hooks 1322 connected to the side surface of the annular seat 1321, the annular seat 1321 is installed on the outer periphery of the body 110, the elastic sealing ring 131 is sleeved on the outer periphery of the annular seat 1321, the first interface end 120 is configured to pass through a target partition 200 and be clamped with the target partition 200 through the elastic clamping hooks 1322, so that the first side surface of the elastic sealing ring 131 abuts against the side surface of the target partition 200. When the joint 100 provided by the present utility model connects pipelines on both sides of an automobile engine compartment and a cab, the first interface end 120 can pass through a through hole 210 on a partition 200 between the automobile engine compartment and the cab, and the elastic clamping hooks 1322 can be clamped on the edge of the through hole 210 on the partition 200, thereby connecting the joint 100 and the partition 200 together. At the same time, when the elastic clamping hooks 1322 are clamped with the partition 200, the side surface of the elastic sealing ring 131 can be tightly abutted against the edge of the through hole 210, thereby sealing the gap between the joint 100 and the partition 200 and preventing moisture in the cab from flowing into the engine compartment through the gap between the joint 100 and the partition 200. Therefore, the joint 100 provided by the present utility model not only has good sealing performance but also is convenient for installation.

[0057] Figure 1 The first structural schematic diagram of the joint provided by the embodiment of the present utility model; Figure 2 The second structural schematic diagram of the joint provided by the embodiment of the present utility model; Figure 3 The sectional view of the joint provided by the embodiment of the present utility model; Figure 4 For Figure 3 The enlarged view of part A in Figure 5 The exploded view of the joint provided by the embodiment of the present utility model; Figure 6 The first schematic diagram of the connection between the joint provided by the embodiment of the present utility model and the partition; Figure 7 The second schematic diagram of the connection between the joint provided by the embodiment of the present utility model and the partition; Figure 8 For Figure 7 The enlarged view of part B in Figure 9 The overall structural schematic diagram of the elastic sealing ring in the joint provided by the embodiment of the present utility model; Figure 10 For Figure 9 The front view of Figure 11 For Figure 10 The sectional view taken along line A-A in Figure 12 The overall structural schematic diagram of the connecting member in the joint provided by the embodiment of the present utility model.

[0058] It can be referred toFigures 1 to 12 , an embodiment of the present utility model provides a joint 100 for connecting pipelines inside an automobile, which includes a body 110, a first interface end 120 communicating with the body 110, and a sealing component 130; the sealing component 130 includes an elastic sealing ring 131 and a clamping member, the clamping member includes an annular seat 1321 and an elastic clamping hook 1322 connected to the side surface of the annular seat 1321, the annular seat 1321 is installed on the outer periphery of the body 110, the elastic sealing ring 131 is sleeved on the outer periphery of the annular seat 1321, and the first interface end 120 is configured to pass through a target partition 200 and be clamped with the target partition 200 through the elastic clamping hook 1322, so as to abut the first side surface of the elastic sealing ring 131 against the side surface of the target partition 200.

[0059] When the joint 100 provided by the embodiment of the present utility model is connecting the pipelines on both sides of the engine compartment and the cab of the automobile, the first interface end 120 can pass through the through hole 210 on the partition 200 between the engine compartment and the cab of the automobile, and the elastic clamping hook 1322 can be clamped on the edge of the through hole 210 on the partition 200, so as to connect the joint 100 and the partition 200 together. At the same time, when the elastic clamping hook 1322 is clamped with the partition 200, the side surface of the elastic sealing ring 131 can be tightly abutted against the edge of the through hole 210, so as to seal the gap between the joint 100 and the partition 200, preventing moisture in the cab from flowing into the engine compartment through the gap between the joint 100 and the partition 200. Therefore, the joint 100 provided by the present utility model not only has good sealing performance, but also is convenient for installation.

[0060] It can be understood that when installing the joint 100 into the through hole 210 on the partition 200, the elastic clamping hook 1322 can be first squeezed towards the axis direction of the body 110 to facilitate the elastic clamping hook 1322 to pass through the through hole 210. After the elastic clamping hook 1322 passes through the through hole 210, the elastic clamping hook 1322 can return to its original shape, so as to hook on the edge of the through hole 210 and clamp the joint 100 on the partition 200. When specifically installing the joint 100, the joint 100 can be pushed from the engine compartment towards the cab side. When the clamping hook hooks on the edge of the through hole 210 on the cab side, the elastic sealing ring 131 sleeved on the outer periphery of the annular seat 1321 is squeezed around the through hole 210 on the engine compartment side, so as to seal the gap between the through hole 210 and the joint 100. Among them, the clamping member can be specifically made of plastic to save costs.

[0061] In the above embodiments, an annular mounting groove 1311 may be provided inside the elastic sealing ring 131, and the annular seat 1321 is configured to be mounted in the annular mounting groove 1311. By providing the annular mounting groove 1311 inside the elastic sealing ring 131, the connection between the heart-shaped sealing ring and the annular seat 1321 can be made more reliable, avoiding the elastic sealing ring 131 slipping off the annular seat 1321 when the joint 100 vibrates in the later stage. In addition, this connection method can also increase the contact surface between the elastic sealing ring 131 and the annular seat 1321, increase the sealing performance between the elastic sealing ring 131 and the annular seat 1321, and further improve the sealing performance between the joint 100 and the partition 200.

[0062] In the above embodiments, the outer periphery of the body 110 may have a baffle 111, and the second side surface of the elastic sealing ring 131 abuts against the baffle 111. The first side surface and the second side surface are two side surfaces opposite to each other along the axial direction of the elastic sealing ring 131. By providing the baffle 111, the first side surface and the second side surface of the elastic sealing ring 131 can be clamped between the partition 200 and the baffle 111, increasing the deformation amount of the elastic sealing ring 131 and further improving the sealing performance of the elastic sealing ring 131. Moreover, the baffle 111 can also make the force on the elastic sealing ring 131 more uniform, avoiding the sealing performance from decreasing due to the one-way deformation of the elastic sealing ring 131.

[0063] In the above embodiments, the baffle 111 may be designed as an annular baffle 111. The baffle 111 and the body 110 are integrally formed, and the diameter of the baffle 111 is greater than or equal to the diameter of the elastic sealing ring 131. The baffle 111 is designed as an annular shape, which can make the elastic sealing ring 131 and the baffle 111 abut more fully, improving the sealing performance between the baffle 111 and the elastic sealing ring 131. The baffle 111 and the body 110 are integrally formed, which can improve the connection stability between the baffle 111 and the body 110. The diameter of the baffle 111 is greater than or equal to the diameter of the elastic sealing ring 131, which can make the second side surface of the elastic sealing ring 131 fully abut against the side surface of the baffle 111, further improving the sealing performance.

[0064] In the above embodiments, the outer periphery of the body 110 has an arc-shaped convex rib 112. The arc-shaped convex rib 112 is located on the side of the baffle 111 facing the elastic sealing ring 131. The arc-shaped convex rib 112 and the baffle 111 form a clamping structure along the axial direction of the body 110. The inner side of the annular seat 1321 has a clamping portion 1323 that is clamped with the clamping structure. It can be understood that there is a notch between the two ends of the arc-shaped convex rib 112. The clamping portion 1323 of the annular seat 1321 can enter the area between the arc-shaped convex rib 112 and the baffle 111 along the axial direction through this notch, and then by appropriately rotating the annular seat 1321, the clamping portion 1323 cannot be removed along the axial direction, thereby realizing the quick installation of the annular seat 1321. Specifically, the shape of the clamping portion 1323 can be similar to that of the arc-shaped convex rib 112.

[0065] In the above embodiments, the first side surface of the elastic sealing ring 131 and the outer peripheral surface of the elastic sealing ring 131 are transitioned through an inclined surface 1313. Thus, the diameter of one end of the elastic sealing ring 131 close to the second side surface can be shrunk, which is convenient for extruding the elastic sealing ring 131 to improve the sealing performance between the elastic sealing ring 131 and the partition plate 200.

[0066] In the above embodiments, the second side surface of the elastic sealing ring 131 has an annular convex rib 1312 protruding towards the baffle 111. It can be understood that the cross-section of the annular convex rib 1312 is small, and under the same extrusion force, it can undergo greater deformation, thereby improving the sealing performance between the elastic sealing ring 131 and the baffle 111.

[0067] In the above embodiments, there are multiple elastic hooks 1322, and the multiple elastic hooks 1322 are evenly arranged on one side of the annular seat 1321. During installation, the multiple elastic hooks 1322 are squeezed towards the center so that they can enter the through hole 210, and the multiple hooks are hooked together at the edge of the through hole 210, making the connection more stable.

[0068] In the above embodiments, the joint 100 is a three-way joint 100. The joint 100 further includes a second interface end 140 and a third interface end 150. The orientations of the first interface end 120, the second interface end 140, and the third interface end 150 are perpendicular to each other, and the three interface ends are respectively communicated with different pipelines.

[0069] In addition, an embodiment of the present utility model further provides an automobile, which includes a vehicle body and the joint 100 in the above embodiment. The vehicle body forms a cab and an engine compartment. There is a partition 200 between the engine compartment and the cab. The partition 200 has a through hole 210 communicating the engine compartment and the cab. The joint 100 is disposed in the engine compartment, and the first interface end 120 of the joint 100 passes through the through hole 210 and is hooked to the edge of the through hole 210 by an elastic hook 1322, so as to press the elastic sealing ring 131 against the edge of the through hole 210. Wherein, the joint 100 includes a body 110, a first interface end 120 communicating with the body 110, and a sealing assembly 130; the sealing assembly 130 includes an elastic sealing ring 131 and a clamping member. The clamping member includes an annular seat 1321 and an elastic hook 1322 connected to the side surface of the annular seat 1321. The annular seat 1321 is installed on the outer periphery of the body 110, and the elastic sealing ring 131 is sleeved on the outer periphery of the annular seat 1321. When connecting the pipelines on both sides of the engine compartment and the cab of the automobile, the first interface end 120 can pass through the through hole 210 on the partition 200 between the engine compartment and the cab of the automobile, and the elastic hook 1322 can be clamped to the edge of the through hole 210 on the partition 200, thereby connecting the joint 100 and the partition 200 together. At the same time, when the elastic hook 1322 is clamped to the partition 200, the side surface of the elastic sealing ring 131 can be pressed against the edge of the through hole 210, thereby sealing the gap between the joint 100 and the partition 200, preventing moisture in the cab from flowing into the engine compartment through the gap between the joint 100 and the partition 200, avoiding damage to the components in the engine compartment, and improving the safety and reliability of the automobile.

[0070] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present utility model, rather than to limit them; although the present utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those of ordinary skill in the art should understand that they can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or perform equivalent replacements on some or all of the technical features; and these modifications or replacements do not make the essence of the corresponding technical solutions deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A connector, characterized in that, For making pipe connections inside an automobile, including a body, a first interface end communicating with the body, and a sealing assembly; The sealing assembly includes an elastic sealing ring and a clamping member. The clamping member includes an annular seat and elastic hooks connected to the side surface of the annular seat. The annular seat is installed on the outer periphery of the body. The elastic sealing ring is sleeved on the outer periphery of the annular seat. The first interface end is configured to pass through a target partition and be clamped to the target partition by the elastic hooks, so that the first side surface of the elastic sealing ring abuts against the side surface of the target partition.

2. The joint according to claim 1, characterized in that, The inner side of the elastic sealing ring has an annular installation groove, and the annular seat is configured to be installed in the annular installation groove.

3. The joint according to claim 2, characterized in that, The outer periphery of the body has a baffle plate, and the second side surface of the elastic sealing ring abuts against the baffle plate. The first side surface and the second side surface are two side surfaces opposite to each other along the axial direction of the elastic sealing ring.

4. The joint according to claim 3, characterized in that, The baffle plate is an annular baffle plate, the baffle plate and the body are integrally formed, and the diameter of the baffle plate is greater than or equal to the diameter of the elastic sealing ring.

5. The joint according to claim 4, characterized in that, The outer periphery of the body has an arc-shaped convex rib, the arc-shaped convex rib is located on the side of the baffle plate facing the elastic sealing ring, and the arc-shaped convex rib and the baffle plate form a clamping structure along the axial direction of the body. The inner side of the annular seat has a clamping portion that is mutually clamped with the clamping structure.

6. The joint according to claim 5, characterized in that, The first side surface of the elastic sealing ring and the outer peripheral surface of the elastic sealing ring are transitioned through an inclined surface.

7. The joint according to claim 6, characterized in that, The second side surface of the elastic sealing ring has an annular convex rib protruding towards the baffle plate.

8. The joint according to any one of claims 1-7, characterized in that There are multiple elastic hooks, and the multiple elastic hooks are evenly arranged on one side of the annular seat.

9. The joint according to any one of claims 1-7, characterized in that, The joint is a tee joint. The joint further includes a second interface end and a third interface end. The orientations of the first interface end, the second interface end, and the third interface end are perpendicular to each other.

10. A vehicle, characterized in that, Including a vehicle body and the joint described in any one of claims 1-9. The vehicle body forms a cab and an engine compartment. There is a partition between the engine compartment and the cab. The partition has a through hole communicating the engine compartment and the cab. The joint is arranged in the engine compartment, and the first interface end of the joint passes through the through hole and is hooked to the edge of the through hole by the elastic hooks, so as to tightly press the elastic sealing ring against the edge of the through hole.

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