Automobile hole type connector assembly

By designing a waterproof and dust-proof structure covering the terminals with an insulated shell and combining the sealing ring and end cover, the problem of lack of insulation protection of the terminals is solved, and the safety, reliability and lightweight of the connectors are achieved.

CN223066505UActive Publication Date: 2025-07-04WENZHOU FENGDI CONNECTOR
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422022837.8
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-08-20
Publication Date
2025-07-04
Estimated Expiration
2034-08-20

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Technical Problem

The wiring terminals in existing automotive hole joints lack insulation protection, resulting in an increase in the risk of electric shock, and the joint structure fails to take into account both lightweight and waterproof and dustproof requirements.

Method used

An automotive hole joint assembly consisting of an insulated housing, terminals, sealing rings, end covers and positioning hoses is designed. The insulated housing covers the terminals, the sealing rings and end covers provide waterproof and dustproof functions, and the positioning hoses provide a stable connection to ensure that the terminals remain lightweight while being insulated.

Benefits of technology

It realizes insulation protection of terminals, reduces the risk of electric shock, and has waterproof and dust-proof functions to ensure the safety and reliability of the connector and lightweight characteristics.

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Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of automobile accessories, and particularly relates to an automobile hole type connector assembly which comprises an insulating shell, a wiring terminal, a sealing ring, an end cover and a positioning hose, the wiring terminal is composed of a connecting end used for being connected with a wiring column and a welding end used for being welded with an aluminum wire, and the insulating shell is provided with a wiring through hole. The connecting end is provided with a wiring through hole, the sealing ring is installed at the lower end of the wiring through hole, the end cover is installed at the bottom of the insulating shell in a buckling connection mode, the end cover is located below the sealing ring and shields the bottom of the wiring through hole, and the positioning hose is used for connecting the insulating shell and the end cover. An external insulation protection function is provided for the wiring terminal, the whole joint has the advantage of light weight, the sealing ring is matched with the end cover to provide a safer and more reliable working environment for the wiring terminal, and the hose has the characteristics of elasticity and high temperature resistance to provide stable positioning and connecting functions.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of automotive parts, and particularly relates to an automotive hole-type connector assembly. Background Art

[0002] A hole-type connector is a fitting used to achieve electrical connection. In an automobile, various connector assemblies are usually used to connect a wiring harness and a busbar of a junction box. In order to facilitate connection and installation, a terminal is usually exposed outside, and no additional insulation protection structure is provided on the surface of the terminal, so that the terminal can be easily contacted from the outside, resulting in an electric shock accident.

[0003] The utility model designs an automotive hole-type connector assembly to solve the above problems. Summary of the Utility Model

[0004] In order to achieve the above object, the utility model adopts the following technical solutions:

[0005] An automotive hole-type connector assembly includes an insulating housing, a terminal, a sealing ring, an end cover, and a positioning hose. The terminal consists of a connection end for connecting to a terminal post and a welding end for welding to an aluminum wire. A wiring through-hole is provided on the insulating housing. The connection end is fixed inside the insulating housing and coincides with the axis of the wiring through-hole. The welding end is exposed outside the insulating housing. The sealing ring is installed at the lower end of the wiring through-hole. The end cover is installed at the bottom of the insulating housing in a snap-fit manner. The end cover is located below the sealing ring and covers the bottom of the wiring through-hole. The positioning hose is used to connect the insulating housing and the end cover.

[0006] As a preferred solution, the insulating housing includes a plurality of limiting grooves. The limiting grooves are symmetrically distributed in the wiring through-hole and are located above the connection end. The limiting grooves extend along the axis direction of the wiring through-hole.

[0007] As a preferred solution, a guiding hole is provided in the upper half region of the wiring through-hole inside the insulating housing. The connection end is fixed in the guiding hole. The limiting grooves are located on the inner wall of the guiding hole. The sealing ring is located below the guiding hole.

[0008] As a preferred solution, the welding end consists of a welding surface and a crimping wing.

[0009] As a preferred solution, a sealing tube is provided in the middle of the end cover. The sealing tube extends into the wiring through-hole, and the outer wall of the sealing tube is closely attached to the inner wall of the sealing ring.

[0010] As a preferred solution, a plurality of fastening frames are provided on the outside of the end cover. Fixed blocks corresponding to the fastening frames are provided on the outer wall of the insulating housing. The fastening frames are installed on the fixed blocks.

[0011] As a preferred solution, a first positioning bracket is provided on the insulating housing, and a second positioning bracket is provided on the end cover. The head and tail ends of the positioning hose are respectively clamped into the interiors of the first positioning bracket and the second positioning bracket.

[0012] Compared with the existing technology, the advantages of the present utility model are as follows:

[0013] 1. The insulating housing of the present utility model covers the outside of the connection end. On the premise of maintaining the connection function with the terminal post, it provides an external insulation protection function for the terminal block. The welding end exposed outside the insulating housing can still be welded to the aluminum wire in a conventional manner, and the overall joint has the advantage of being lightweight. The sealing ring cooperates with the end cover to provide a waterproof and dustproof function for the area except the connection area between the insulating housing and the terminal post, providing a safer and more reliable working environment for the terminal block. Description of the Drawings

[0014] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the present utility model.

[0015] Figure 2 is an exploded schematic diagram of the present utility model.

[0016] Names of the reference numerals in the drawings: 1. Insulating housing; 2. Terminal block; 3. Sealing ring; 4. End cover; 5. Connection end; 6. Welding end; 7. Wiring through-hole; 8. Limiting groove; 9. Guide hole; 10. Welding surface; 11. Crimping wing; 13. Sealing tube; 14. Fastening bracket; 15. Fixed block; 16. Positioning hose; 17. First positioning bracket; 18. Second positioning bracket. Detailed Embodiment

[0017] The following will further describe in detail the specific embodiments of the present utility model in conjunction with the drawings and embodiments. The following embodiments or drawings are used to illustrate the present utility model, but not to limit the scope of the present utility model.

[0018] An automotive hole-type connector assembly, as Figure 1 and Figure 2 shown, includes an insulating housing 1, a terminal block 2, a sealing ring 3, an end cover 4, and a positioning hose 16. The terminal block 2 is composed of a connection end 5 for connecting with a terminal post and a welding end 6 for welding with an aluminum wire. A wiring through-hole 7 is provided on the insulating housing 1. The connection end 5 is fixed inside the insulating housing 1, and the connection end 5 coincides with the central axis of the wiring through-hole 7. The welding end 6 is exposed outside the insulating housing 1. The sealing ring 3 is installed at the lower end of the wiring through-hole 7. The end cover 4 is installed at the bottom of the insulating housing 1 in a snap-fit connection manner. The end cover 4 is located below the sealing ring 3 and covers the bottom of the wiring through-hole 7. The positioning hose 16 is used to connect the insulating housing 1 and the end cover 4.

[0019] The insulating housing 1 covers the outside of the connection end 5. On the premise of maintaining the connection function with the terminal post, it provides an external insulation protection function for the terminal 2. The welding end 6 exposed outside the insulating housing 1 can still be welded to the aluminum wire in a conventional manner. The overall joint has the advantage of being lightweight. The sealing ring 3 cooperates with the end cover 4 to provide a waterproof and dustproof function for the area except for the connection area between the insulating housing 1 and the terminal post, providing a safer and more reliable working environment for the terminal 2. In addition, the hose 16 has the advantages of good elasticity and high temperature resistance, being convenient for installation on the insulating housing 1 and the end cover 4, and providing a stable positioning and connection function.

[0020] The insulating housing 1 includes a plurality of limiting grooves 8. The limiting grooves 8 are symmetrically distributed in the wiring through-hole 7 and are located above the connection end 5. The limiting grooves 8 extend along the axis direction of the wiring through-hole 7. Relying on the limiting grooves 8, the insulating housing 1 can be fixed more safely and stably at the designated position, ensuring that it does not fall off after installation.

[0021] A guiding hole 9 is arranged in the insulating housing 1 in the upper half area of the wiring through-hole 7. The connection end 5 is fixed in the guiding hole 9. The limiting groove 8 is located on the inner wall of the guiding hole 9, and the sealing ring 3 is located below the guiding hole 9, facilitating the installation and positioning of each component on the insulating housing 1.

[0022] The welding end 6 is composed of a welding surface 10 and a crimping wing 11.

[0023] A sealing tube 13 is arranged in the middle of the end cover 4. The sealing tube 13 extends into the wiring through-hole 7, and the outer wall of the sealing tube 13 is closely attached to the inner wall of the sealing ring 3.

[0024] A plurality of fastening frames 14 are arranged outside the end cover 4. Fixed blocks 15 corresponding to the fastening frames 14 are arranged on the outer wall of the insulating housing 1, and the fastening frames 14 are installed on the fixed blocks 15.

[0025] A first positioning frame 17 is arranged on the insulating housing 1, and a second positioning frame 18 is arranged on the end cover 4. The head and tail ends of the positioning hose 16 are respectively clamped into the first positioning frame 17 and the second positioning frame 18. The positioning hose 16 has the characteristics of being resistant to folding and having strong mobility, and is suitable for the positioning requirements of different installation positions.

[0026] The above is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention, and does not impose any form of limitation on the present invention. Any simple modification or equivalent change made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of the present invention falls within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. An automotive hole-type joint assembly, characterized in that: It includes an insulating housing (1), a terminal (2), a sealing ring (3), an end cover (4), and a positioning hose (16). The terminal (2) consists of a connection end (5) for connecting to a terminal post and a welding end (6) for welding to an aluminum wire. The insulating housing (1) is provided with a wiring through-hole (7). The connection end (5) is fixed inside the insulating housing (1), and the axis of the connection end (5) coincides with the axis of the wiring through-hole (7). The welding end (6) is exposed outside the insulating housing (1). The sealing ring (3) is installed at the lower end of the wiring through-hole (7). The end cover (4) is installed at the bottom of the insulating housing (1) in a snap-connection manner. The end cover (4) is located below the sealing ring (3) and covers the bottom of the wiring through-hole (7). The positioning hose (16) is used to connect the insulating housing (1) and the end cover (4).

2. The automotive hole-type connector assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The insulating housing (1) includes a plurality of limiting grooves (8). The limiting grooves (8) are symmetrically distributed in the wiring through-hole (7) and are located above the connection end (5). The limiting grooves (8) extend along the axis direction of the wiring through-hole (7).

3. The automotive hole-type connector assembly according to claim 2, wherein: A guiding hole (9) is provided in the insulating housing (1) in the upper half region of the wiring through-hole (7). The connection end (5) is fixed in the guiding hole (9). The limiting grooves (8) are located on the inner wall of the guiding hole (9). The sealing ring (3) is located below the guiding hole (9).

4. The automotive hole-type joint assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The welding end (6) consists of a welding surface (10) and a crimping wing (11).

5. A kind of automotive hole-type joint assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: A sealing tube (13) is provided in the middle of the end cover (4). The sealing tube (13) extends into the wiring through-hole (7), and the outer wall of the sealing tube (13) is in close contact with the inner wall of the sealing ring (3).

6. The automotive hole-type joint assembly according to claim 5, characterized in that: A plurality of fastening frames (14) are provided outside the end cover (4). Fixed blocks (15) corresponding to the fastening frames (14) are provided on the outer wall of the insulating housing (1). The fastening frames (14) are installed on the fixed blocks (15).

7. A kind of automotive hole-type joint assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: A first positioning frame (17) is provided on the insulating housing (1), and a second positioning frame (18) is provided on the end cover (4). The two ends of the positioning hose (16) are respectively snapped into the first positioning frame (17) and the second positioning frame (18).