Energy storage connector

Abstract

The utility model provides an energy storage connector, which comprises a plug and a socket, the plug is connected with the socket, the socket is fixed on a panel through a connecting piece, a sealing piece is arranged between the contact surfaces of a socket shell and the panel, and the connecting piece is in clearance fit with the socket shell. In the fixing process of the socket and the panel, sealing between the panel and the socket can be realized due to the fact that the sealing piece is attached to the panel, and after the socket is fixed to the panel, in the inserting process of the socket and the plug, the sealing piece is not prone to falling off due to the fact that the friction force between the sealing piece and the panel is smaller than the inserting force in the inserting process of the socket and the plug. The socket can move left and right along the kidney-shaped groove, and in the process, due to the fact that the sealing piece is attached to the panel all the time, sealing can be achieved in the floating installation process.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of connectors and belongs to an energy storage connector. Background Art

[0002] In the prior art, for the connector as shown in the attached drawing of this patent Figure 1 In order to achieve the sealing of the connector, the technical solution adopted is that during the mating process of the plug and the socket, relevant alignment is carried out through floating guidance, and after the plug and the socket are mated, the sealing ring is sealed by tightening the nut, so that there is a seal between the panel and the socket. And this technical solution needs to achieve sealing by tightening the nut after the plug and the socket are mated; for the cases where the plug and the socket are respectively installed on stacked modules, etc., there is no space to tighten the nut, so the seal between the panel and the socket cannot be achieved.

[0003] If the relevant in the prior art realizes the seal between the panel and the socket through the existing seal, it is necessary to make the panel and the sealing ring fit closely. If the adhesion force is not enough, the seal will be insufficient. When the seal between the sealing ring and the panel is tight, during the process of inserting the plug into the socket, since the installation between the sealing ring and the panel has been completed, if a floating connection between the plug and the socket is to be achieved and the mating force between the plug and the socket is large, it will force the movement between the socket and the panel, and this movement will damage the already sealed sealing ring, and the actual waterproof effect cannot be achieved.

[0004] Moreover, in the prior art, in order to achieve the seal between the socket and the panel, it is necessary to press the sealing rubber ring between the socket and the panel, and the friction force between the socket and the panel is large; at the same time, in order to be able to achieve the floating of the plug and the socket, the friction force between the socket and the panel needs to be small enough to enable floating, and the friction force needs to be large enough to achieve sealing and small enough to enable the floating of the plug and the socket during the mating process, which is an urgent problem to be solved currently. Summary of the Utility Model

[0005] The purpose of the utility model is to provide a connector that can achieve the seal between the socket and the panel while meeting the floating requirements during the mating of the plug and the socket. The main technical solution adopted in this patent is: an energy storage connector, which includes a plug and a socket, the plug is connected to the socket, wherein the socket is fixed on the panel through a connecting piece, a sealing member is arranged between the contact surface of the socket housing and the panel, and the connecting piece and the socket housing are in clearance fit.

[0006] Further, the aforementioned sealing member is a special-shaped sealing member.

[0007] Further, the aforementioned special-shaped connector is a Y-shaped sealing member.

[0008] Further, a groove is provided at one end of the foregoing Y-shaped seal that contacts the socket.

[0009] Further, at least one such groove is provided.

[0010] Further, a mounting hole for the foregoing connecting member to pass through is provided on the socket.

[0011] Further, the axial dimension of the foregoing connecting member is smaller than the dimension of the mounting hole.

[0012] Further, the foregoing connecting member includes a connecting bolt and a floating gasket sleeved outside the connecting bolt.

[0013] Further, the mounting hole provided on the foregoing connector is a kidney-shaped groove with one end open.

[0014] As can be seen from the above technical content, the beneficial effects of the present utility model are as follows: During the process of fixing the socket to the panel, since the seal fits with the panel, sealing between the panel and the socket can be achieved. After the socket is fixed to the panel, during the insertion process of the socket and the plug, since the frictional force between the seal and the panel is less than the insertion force during the insertion process of the socket and the plug, the socket can move left and right along the kidney-shaped groove. During this process, since the seal always fits with the panel, sealing can be achieved during the floating installation process.

[0015] It should be understood that all combinations of the foregoing concepts and additional concepts described in more detail below can be regarded as part of the inventive subject matter of the present disclosure as long as such concepts do not conflict with each other. In addition, all combinations of the claimed subject matter are regarded as part of the inventive subject matter of the present disclosure.

[0016] The foregoing and other aspects, embodiments, and features of the teachings of the present utility model can be more fully understood from the following description in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Other additional aspects of the present utility model, such as the features and / or beneficial effects of exemplary embodiments, will be apparent in the following description or will be learned through practice of the specific embodiments according to the teachings of the present utility model. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] The drawings are not intended to be drawn to scale. In the drawings, each identical or approximately identical component shown in each figure may be denoted by the same reference numeral. For clarity, not every component is labeled in each figure. Now, embodiments of various aspects of the present utility model will be described by way of example and with reference to the drawings, wherein:

[0018] Figure 1 It is a schematic structural diagram of a product for realizing floating seal in the prior art.

[0019] Figure 2This is a schematic structural diagram of the plug and socket of the present utility model.

[0020] Figure 3 This is an installation diagram of the socket of the present utility model and the panel.

[0021] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of the installation diagram of the socket of the present utility model and the panel.

[0022] Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional view of the sealing ring of the present utility model.

[0023] In the figure, the names of the components with relevant serial numbers are: 1. Socket, 11. Sealing ring, 111. Groove, 12. Bolt, 13. Waist-shaped groove, 2. Plug, 3. Panel. Detailed implementation manners

[0024] For a better understanding of the technical content of the present utility model, specific embodiments are hereby given and described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings as follows.

[0025] In the present disclosure, aspects of the present utility model are described with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which many illustrative embodiments are shown. The embodiments of the present disclosure are not necessarily intended to cover all aspects of the present utility model. It should be understood that the various concepts and embodiments introduced above, as well as those concepts and embodiments described in more detail below, can be implemented in any of many ways, because the concepts and embodiments disclosed in the present utility model are not limited to any implementation manner. Additionally, some aspects of the present utility model can be used alone, or in any suitable combination with other aspects of the present utility model.

[0026] Those skilled in the art will recognize that the embodiments can be implemented without one or more specific details or in combination with other alternative and / or additional methods, materials, or components. In other instances, well-known structures, materials, or operations are not shown or described in detail so as not to obscure aspects of the embodiments of the present utility model. Similarly, for purposes of explanation, specific quantities, materials, and configurations are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of the embodiments of the present utility model. However, the present utility model can be implemented without specific details. In addition, it should be understood that the embodiments shown in the accompanying drawings are illustrative representations and not necessarily drawn to scale.

[0027] A kind as Figures 2 to 5 shown, a kind of energy storage connector, as Figure 2 shown, during the use of the plug 2 and the socket 1 of this energy storage connector, they are in a mutually inserted state, wherein the socket 1 passes through the panel 3 from one side of the panel 3 and cooperates with the plug 2 located on the other side of the panel 3. The socket 1 is fixedly installed on the panel 3 through the bolt 12, and the bolt 12 can also be replaced with components such as screws that can achieve connection according to the situation.

[0028] The following is an example using the bolt 12. To ensure the reliability of the connection of the bolt 12, a floating gasket can be provided on the contact surface between the bolt 12 and the socket 1, which can increase the tightness of the connection between the bolt 12 and the socket 1.

[0029] Meanwhile, to enable the movement between the socket 1 and the panel 3, the aperture of the hole in the socket 1 through which the bolt 12 passes is larger than the axial dimension of the bolt 12, so that there is a clearance fit between the bolt 12 and the socket 1. The hole for accommodating the bolt 12 can be set as a waist-shaped groove 13 as needed, or a waist-shaped groove 13 with an opening on one side. The waist-shaped groove 13 enables a displacement of plus or minus 2 mm between the socket 1 and the plug 2.

[0030] An energy storage connector includes a plug 2 and a socket 1, the plug 2 is connected to the socket 1, wherein the socket 1 is fixed on the panel 3 through a connecting member, a seal is provided between the contact surface of the socket 1 housing and the panel 3, and there is a clearance fit between the connecting member and the socket 1 housing.

[0031] A seal is provided on the contact surface between the socket 1 and the panel 3, and the seal is used to achieve the seal between the socket 1 and the panel 3. The seal is a special-shaped seal, and the special-shaped seal can adopt an X-shaped, V-shaped, U-shaped, triangular, T-shaped or Y-shaped sealing ring 11. It can be seen that based on this patent, those skilled in the relevant technical field can think of other forms of the sealing ring 11 that are not adopted in this patent but can be thought of.

[0032] As a preferred technical solution, this patent adopts a Y-shaped sealing ring 11. As Figure 5 shown, one end of the Y-shaped sealing ring 11 disposed in the socket 1 is provided with at least one groove 111. As shown in the figure, there are two grooves 111. The setting of the grooves 111 increases the friction between the sealing ring 11 and the socket 1, and the length of the rib of the sealing ring 11 connected to the socket 1 is higher than the lengths of the other two ribs.

[0033] The foregoing description of the present disclosure is provided to enable any person skilled in the art to make or use the present disclosure. Various modifications to the present disclosure will be apparent to those skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein may be applied to other variations without departing from the spirit or scope of the present disclosure. Thus, the present disclosure is not intended to be limited to the examples and designs described in the specification, but should be accorded the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosed herein.

[0034] As can be seen from the above technical solution, during the process of the socket 1 approaching the mounting panel 3, since the sealing ring 11 is in contact with the panel 3, waterproofing between the socket 1 and the panel 3 can be achieved during installation. During the process of connecting to the panel 3 by bolts 12 or screws, the sealing ring 11 continuously contacts the panel 3. After the socket 1 is fixed to the panel 3, when the plug 2 is inserted into the socket 1, due to assembly errors, the plug 2 may not be perfectly inserted into the socket 1. To ensure that the plug 2 and the socket 1 can be inserted in such a situation, by providing the waist-shaped groove 13 on the socket 1, the plug 2 and the socket 1 can be automatically adjusted through the waist-shaped groove 13 during the insertion process, so that the plug 2 and the socket 1 can be inserted. Thus, the floating of the plug 2 and the socket 1 is achieved, and sealing can be achieved during the floating process.

[0035] Although the present utility model has been disclosed above with a preferred embodiment, it is not intended to limit the present utility model. Those with ordinary knowledge in the technical field to which the present utility model pertains can make various modifications and refinements without departing from the spirit and scope of the present utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of the present utility model shall be subject to what is defined by the claims.

Claims

1. A energy storage connector, characterized in that, The connector includes a plug and a socket, the plug is connected to the socket, wherein the socket is fixed on the panel through a connecting member, and a seal is provided between the contact surface of the socket housing and the panel, and there is a clearance fit between the connecting member and the socket housing.

2. The energy storage connector according to claim 1, wherein, The seal is a special-shaped seal.

3. The energy storage connector according to claim 2, characterized in that, The special-shaped connector is a Y-shaped seal.

4. The energy storage connector according to claim 3, wherein, A groove is provided at one end of the Y-shaped seal that contacts the socket.

5. The energy storage connector according to claim 4, wherein, At least one groove is provided.

6. The energy storage connector according to claim 1, wherein The socket is provided with a mounting hole for the connecting member to pass through.

7. The energy storage connector according to claim 6, characterized in that, The axial dimension of the connecting member is smaller than the dimension of the mounting hole.

8. The energy storage connector according to claim 6 or 7, characterized in that The connecting member is a bolt.

9. The energy storage connector according to claim 8, wherein The mounting hole provided on the connector is a kidney-shaped groove with one end open.

10. The energy storage connector according to claim 8, wherein A floating gasket is sleeved on the bolt.

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