Connecting piece, battery assembly and vehicle-mounted T-BOX equipment

By using conductive connectors in vehicle-mounted T-BOX equipment, simple electrical connection between the battery and the circuit board is achieved using clamp slots and plug-ins, the complex connection problem in the prior art is solved, production efficiency and stability are improved, and production difficulty and cost are reduced.

CN223124239UActive Publication Date: 2025-07-18SHENZHEN HIGHPOWER TECH CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422072445.2
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-08-26
Publication Date
2025-07-18
Estimated Expiration
2034-08-26

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

In existing automotive T-BOX equipment, the connection between the backup battery module and the motherboard is complicated, resulting in high production difficulty and low efficiency.

Method used

Conductive connectors are adopted, and clamping grooves and plug-ins are provided on the connectors. When clamped on the workpiece, the plug-ins are plugged onto the workpiece to realize the electrical connection between the battery and the circuit board and simplify the assembly process.

Benefits of technology

It reduces assembly difficulty, improves production efficiency, and improves clamping stability through the fixing effect of the plug-in, simplifies the processing process, and reduces production costs.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a connecting piece, a battery assembly and vehicle-mounted T-BOX equipment. The connecting piece is arranged in a conductive manner; a clamping groove is formed in the connecting piece, the clamping groove is used for being clamped on a workpiece, and an inserting piece extending into the clamping groove is arranged on the inner wall of the clamping groove, so that when the clamping groove is clamped on the workpiece, the inserting piece is inserted into the workpiece. During application, the connecting piece is clamped on the shell, one side wall of the clamping groove is electrically connected with the battery in the shell, and the other side wall of the clamping groove is positioned outside the shell and is connected with the circuit board, so that the battery and the circuit board can be electrically connected through the connecting piece, the operation is simple, and the assembly difficulty is reduced. Meanwhile, the connecting piece is simple in structure and convenient to machine, the production difficulty is effectively reduced, and the production efficiency is improved. And moreover, as the inserting piece on the connecting piece is inserted into the workpiece, the purpose of fixing the connecting piece on the workpiece is achieved, the workpiece is prevented from being separated from the clamping groove, and the clamping stability is improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of vehicle-mounted communication equipment, and in particular to a connector, a battery assembly and a vehicle-mounted T-BOX device. Background Art

[0002] With the development of Internet of Vehicles technology, vehicle-mounted T-BOX devices have become an important part of the Internet of Vehicles system. T-BOX (Telematics BOX) is an on-board communication unit that is mainly used to collect vehicle data and transmit the data to the backend server through a wireless communication network to achieve vehicle remote monitoring, diagnosis, navigation and other functions. In existing T-BOX devices, the connection between the backup battery assembly and the main board is usually made by using a connector (plug, socket) and a wire, and the assembly process is relatively complicated. Utility Model Content

[0003] The embodiments of the utility model provide a connector, a battery assembly and a vehicle-mounted T-BOX device to solve the problem of complicated processing and assembly process of existing connectors, thereby achieving the effect of reducing production difficulty and improving production efficiency.

[0004] Specifically, the utility model provides a connecting piece, which can be configured to be conductive; a clamping groove is provided on the connecting piece, and the clamping groove is used to clamp on the workpiece, and an inserting piece extending into the clamping groove is provided on the inner wall of the clamping groove, so that when the clamping groove is clamped on the workpiece, the inserting piece is inserted into the workpiece.

[0005] Optionally, a protrusion is provided on the connecting member, the protrusion is located on the outer side wall of the clamping groove and protrudes in a direction away from the clamping groove; the protrusion is used to abut against another workpiece.

[0006] Optionally, the connecting member includes a first connecting piece, a second connecting piece and a third connecting piece, the plug-in piece is arranged on the first connecting piece, and the protrusion is arranged on the side of the first connecting piece away from the plug-in piece; the second connecting piece is parallel to the first connecting piece and is arranged at an interval; the two ends of the third connecting piece are respectively connected to the first connecting piece and the second connecting piece to form a clamping groove between the first connecting piece and the second connecting piece.

[0007] Optionally, the connecting member also includes a fourth connecting piece and a fifth connecting piece, the fourth connecting piece is arranged on a side of the second connecting piece away from the clamping groove and extends in a direction perpendicular to the second connecting piece; the fifth connecting piece is arranged at an end of the fourth connecting piece away from the second connecting piece and extends in a direction perpendicular to the fourth connecting piece.

[0008] Optionally, the second connecting piece includes a first sub-piece and a second sub-piece. The first sub-piece and the second sub-piece are located on both sides of the fourth connecting piece and are both connected to the fourth connecting piece; the first sub-piece is connected to the third connecting piece.

[0009] Optionally, the first sub-piece and the second sub-piece are integrally formed;

[0010] Alternatively, the first sub-piece and the second sub-piece are spaced apart in the width direction of the first connecting piece, and the second sub-piece is formed by bending one end of the fourth connecting piece close to the clamping groove in a direction away from the third connecting piece.

[0011] Optionally, the plugging piece is formed by bending one end of the first connecting piece away from the third connecting piece into the clamping groove.

[0012] The present utility model also provides a battery assembly, including a first housing and the connecting piece as described in any one of the above. A plugging groove is provided on one side of the first housing, the connecting piece is clamped on the first housing, and the plugging piece is plugged into the plugging groove.

[0013] Optionally, the battery assembly further includes a second housing and a battery. A battery groove is provided on one side of the first housing facing away from the plugging groove, the battery is arranged in the battery groove, and the second housing is connected to the first housing to seal the battery groove.

[0014] The present utility model also provides a vehicle-mounted T-BOX device, including a circuit board, and also including the connecting piece as described in any one of the above or the battery assembly as described in any one of the above. The connecting piece abuts against the conductive connecting piece of the circuit board.

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

[0016] When the connecting piece and the battery assembly provided by the present utility model are applied, the connecting piece is clamped on the outer shell, so that one side wall of the clamping groove is electrically connected to the battery inside the outer shell, and the other side wall of the clamping groove is located outside the outer shell and is connected to the circuit board. In this way, the battery and the circuit board can be electrically connected through the connecting piece. The operation is simple and the assembly difficulty is reduced. At the same time, the structure of the connecting piece is simple and easy to process, effectively reducing the production difficulty and improving the production efficiency.

[0017] Furthermore, since the plugging piece on the connecting piece is plugged into the workpiece, the purpose of fixing the connecting piece on the workpiece is realized, avoiding the workpiece from disengaging from the clamping groove and improving the clamping stability. Description of the Drawings

[0018] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present utility model, the following will briefly introduce the drawings required for use in the description of the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the drawings in the following description are only 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.

[0019] Figure 1 FIG. is a schematic structural diagram of a connector in an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0020] Figure 2 FIG.

[0019] is a schematic structural diagram of a connector in an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0021] Figure 3 FIG. Figure 1 is a schematic cross-sectional view of a battery assembly in an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0022] Figure 4 FIG. is a schematic structural diagram of a connector in another embodiment of the present utility model;

[0023] Figure 5 FIG.

[0020] is a schematic partial cross-sectional view of a battery assembly in an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0024] Figure 6 FIG. Figure 2 is a schematic partial structural diagram of a battery assembly in an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0025] Figure 7 FIG. is a schematic partial structural diagram of a battery assembly in an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0026] In the figures: 100, connector; 101, clamping groove; 102, insertion piece; 103, protrusion; 110, first connecting piece; 120, second connecting piece; 121, first sub-piece; 122, second sub-piece; 130, third connecting piece; 140, fourth connecting piece; 150, fifth connecting piece; 200, first housing; 210, insertion slot; 220, battery slot; 300, second housing; 400, battery. Detailed implementation manners

[0027] In order to make the technical problems, technical solutions and beneficial effects solved by the present utility model more clearly understood, the following further details the present utility model in conjunction with the drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain the present utility model and are not used to limit the present utility model.

[0028] In the description of the present utility model, it should be understood that the orientation or positional relationships indicated by the terms "longitudinal", "radial", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc. are based on the orientation or positional relationships shown in the drawings. These are only for the convenience of describing the present utility model 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. Therefore, it should not be construed as a limitation to the present utility model.

[0029] In the description of the present utility model, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "mounted", "connected", and "coupled" 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 elements. 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.

[0030] Figure 1 is a schematic structural diagram of a connector in an embodiment of the present utility model, as Figure 1 shown, and referring to Figures 2 to 7 , an embodiment of the present utility model provides a connector 100. The connector 100 is electrically conductive. A clamping groove 101 is provided on the connector 100. The clamping groove 101 is used for clamping on a workpiece. Insertion pieces 102 extending into the clamping groove 101 are provided on the inner wall of the clamping groove 101, so that when the clamping groove 101 clamps on the workpiece, the insertion pieces 102 are inserted into the workpiece.

[0031] It should be noted that the workpiece in the embodiment of the present utility model is the outer shell of a battery assembly. In application, the connector 100 is clamped on the outer shell, so that one side wall of the clamping groove 101 is electrically connected to the battery 400 inside the outer shell, and the other side wall of the clamping groove 101 is located outside the outer shell and is connected to a circuit board. In this way, the battery 400 and the circuit board can be electrically connected through the connector 100. The operation is simple and the assembly difficulty is reduced. Moreover, since the insertion pieces 102 on the connector 100 are inserted into the workpiece, the purpose of fixing the connector 100 on the workpiece is achieved, and the workpiece is prevented from disengaging from the clamping groove 101, so as to improve the clamping stability. At the same time, the structure of the connector 100 is simple, which is convenient for processing, effectively reduces the production difficulty, and improves the production efficiency.

[0032] As Figure 2As shown, in one embodiment of the utility model, the connector 100 is provided with a protrusion 103, the protrusion 103 is located on the outer side wall of the clamping groove 101, and protrudes in a direction away from the clamping groove 101; the protrusion 103 is used to abut against another workpiece. When used, the side wall of the clamping groove 101 provided with the protrusion 103 is located outside the housing, so that the protrusion 103 is connected to the circuit board. In this arrangement, the connector 100 does not need to be tightly fitted with the circuit board, and only the protrusion 103 needs to abut against the circuit board to conduct electricity, thereby avoiding affecting the arrangement of other components on the circuit board.

[0033] like Figure 2 , Figure 3 As shown, in one embodiment of the utility model, the connector 100 includes a first connector 110, a second connector 120 and a third connector 130, the plug-in sheet 102 is arranged on the first connector 110, and the protrusion 103 is arranged on the side of the first connector 110 away from the plug-in sheet 102; the second connector 120 is parallel to the first connector 110 and is arranged at intervals; the two ends of the third connector 130 are respectively connected to the first connector 110 and the second connector 120 to form a clamping groove 101 located between the first connector 110 and the second connector 120. When used, the second connector 120 is located in the housing and is electrically connected to the battery 400; the first connector 110 and the third connector 130 are located outside the housing and abut against the circuit board. This arrangement makes the connector 100 simple in structure and easy to process and use; at the same time, the amount of material used in processing the connector 100 is small, which can effectively reduce costs.

[0034] The utility model also provides a battery assembly, comprising a first housing 200 and a connector 100 as in any of the above embodiments, so as to have all the effects of the connector 100. A plug-in slot 210 is provided on one side of the first housing 200, the connector 100 is clamped in the first housing 200, and the plug-in sheet 102 is plugged into the plug-in slot 210.

[0035] Furthermore, if Figures 5 to 7 As shown, the battery assembly further includes a second shell 300 and a battery 400. A battery slot 220 is provided on a side of the first shell 200 away from the plug slot 210. The battery 400 is disposed in the battery slot 220. The second shell 300 is connected to the first shell 200 to seal the battery slot 220. The second connecting sheet 120 is located between the second shell 300 and the first shell 200 and is connected to the battery 400.

[0036] like Figure 4 , Figure 5As shown, in another embodiment of the present utility model, the connecting member 100 further includes a fourth connecting piece 140 and a fifth connecting piece 150. The fourth connecting piece 140 is disposed on a side of the second connecting piece 120 away from the clamping groove 101 and extends in a direction perpendicular to the second connecting piece 120. The fifth connecting piece 150 is disposed at an end of the fourth connecting piece 140 away from the second connecting piece 120 and extends in a direction perpendicular to the fourth connecting piece 140. Specifically, the second connecting piece 120 extends between the first housing 200 and the battery 400 to play a further fixing role. The fourth connecting piece 140 extends along the axial direction of the battery 400, and the fifth connecting piece 150 is located at an end of the battery 400. The fifth connecting piece 150 extends along the radial direction of the battery 400 and is welded to the positive or negative electrode of the battery 400.

[0037] In an embodiment of the present utility model, the second connecting piece 120 includes a first sub-piece 121 and a second sub-piece 122. The first sub-piece 121 and the second sub-piece 122 are located on both sides of the fourth connecting piece 140 and are both connected to the fourth connecting piece 140. The first sub-piece 121 is connected to the third connecting piece 130, and the second sub-piece 122 is located between the first housing 200 and the battery 400. The first sub-piece 121 and the second sub-piece 122 are integrally formed.

[0038] In an alternative embodiment of the present utility model, the first sub-piece 121 and the second sub-piece 122 are spaced apart in the width direction of the first connecting piece 110. The second sub-piece is bent from an end of the fourth connecting piece 140 close to the clamping groove 101 in a direction away from the third connecting piece 130. Such a setting can enable the entire connecting piece to be integrally bent and formed, making the overall structure of the connecting member 100 more compact.

[0039] Furthermore, the plugging piece 102 is bent into the clamping groove 101 from an end of the first connecting piece 110 away from the third connecting piece 130.

[0040] The embodiment of the present utility model further provides a vehicle-mounted T-BOX device, including a circuit board and the connecting member 100 or the battery assembly in any of the above embodiments to have all the effects of the connecting member 100 or the battery assembly. The connecting member 100 abuts against a conductive connecting member of the circuit board. The conductive connecting member can be copper foil, nickel-plated copper foil, gold-plated copper foil or gold foil.

[0041] The above-described embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention, rather than to limit it; although the present invention 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 for some of the technical features; and these modifications or replacements do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention, and should all be included within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A connecting piece, characterized in that, The connecting piece (100) is configured to be conductive; a clamping groove (101) is provided on the connecting piece (100), the clamping groove (101) is used to be clamped on a workpiece, and an inserting piece (102) extending into the clamping groove (101) is provided on the inner wall of the clamping groove (101), so that when the clamping groove (101) is clamped on the workpiece, the inserting piece (102) is inserted into the workpiece.

2. The connecting piece according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connecting piece (100) is provided with a protrusion (103), the protrusion (103) is located on the outer side wall of the clamping groove (101) and protrudes in a direction away from the clamping groove (101); the protrusion (103) is used to abut against another workpiece.

3. The connecting piece according to claim 2, characterized in that: The connecting piece (100) comprises a first connecting piece (110), a second connecting piece (120) and a third connecting piece (130); the plug-in piece (102) is arranged on the first connecting piece (110); the protrusion (103) is arranged on a side of the first connecting piece (110) away from the plug-in piece (102); the second connecting piece (120) is parallel to the first connecting piece (110) and is arranged at an interval; and the two ends of the third connecting piece (130) are respectively connected to the first connecting piece (110) and the second connecting piece (120) to form a clamping groove (101) located between the first connecting piece (110) and the second connecting piece (120).

4. The connecting piece according to claim 3, characterized in that: The connecting member (100) further comprises a fourth connecting piece (140) and a fifth connecting piece (150); the fourth connecting piece (140) is arranged on a side of the second connecting piece (120) away from the clamping groove (101), and extends in a direction perpendicular to the second connecting piece (120); the fifth connecting piece (150) is arranged at an end of the fourth connecting piece (140) away from the second connecting piece (120), and extends in a direction perpendicular to the fourth connecting piece (140).

5. The connecting piece according to claim 4, characterized in that: The second connecting sheet (120) comprises a first sub-sheet (121) and a second sub-sheet (122), wherein the first sub-sheet (121) and the second sub-sheet (122) are located on both sides of the fourth connecting sheet (140) and are both connected to the fourth connecting sheet (140); and the first sub-sheet (121) is connected to the third connecting sheet (130).

6. The connecting piece according to claim 5, characterized in that: The first sub-piece (121) and the second sub-piece (122) are integrally formed; Alternatively, the first sub-piece (121) and the second sub-piece (122) are spaced apart in the width direction of the first connecting piece (110), and the second sub-piece is formed by bending one end of the fourth connecting piece (140) close to the clamping groove (101) in a direction away from the third connecting piece (130).

7. The connecting member according to claim 3, wherein the plugging piece (102) is formed by bending from one end of the first connecting piece (110) away from the third connecting piece (130) into the clamping groove (101).

8. A battery assembly, characterized in that, comprising a first housing (200) and a connecting member (100) according to any one of claims 1 to 7, a plugging groove (210) is provided on one side of the first housing (200), the connecting member (100) is clamped on the first housing (200), and the plugging piece (102) is plugged into the plugging groove (210).

9. The battery assembly according to claim 8, wherein the battery (400) assembly further comprises a second housing (300) and a battery (400), a battery groove (220) is provided on a side of the first housing (200) facing away from the plugging groove (210), the battery (400) is disposed in the battery groove (220), and the second housing (300) is connected to the first housing (200) to seal the battery groove (220).

10. A vehicle-mounted T-BOX device, comprising a circuit board; characterized in that, further comprising a connecting member (100) according to any one of claims 1 to 7 or a battery assembly according to any one of claims 8 to 9; the connecting member (100) abuts against the conductive connecting member of the circuit board.