Improved energy storage connector

Abstract

The utility model relates to an improved energy storage connector, which comprises a plug and a socket, the plug is provided with a plug body, a button and a retaining part, the button is arranged at the front end of the plug body and can be arranged on the plug body in a back-and-forth moving manner, and a neutral gap for adjusting the gap size along with back-and-forth movement of the button is formed between the button and the plug body. The retaining piece is arranged on the plug body and can move up and down to correspondingly move into the neutral gear gap or move out of the neutral gear gap after being driven; after the retaining piece moves out of the neutral gear gap and the button is pressed, the plugging state of the plug and the socket is released; the retaining piece moves into the neutral gear gap to stop the button from being pressed to move so as to maintain the plugging state of the plug and the socket. As long as the retaining piece is operated to move into the neutral gear gap, the socket and the plug cannot be separated even if the button is pressed by mistake, and the socket and the plug can be separated only through secondary unlocking operation of firstly moving the retaining piece out of the neutral gear gap and then pressing the button, so that the safety of the connector is ensured.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of connectors, in particular to an improved energy storage connector. Background Art

[0002] Energy storage connectors are typically used as connecting components between energy storage devices and electrical devices, enabling high-current transmission between the two. Existing energy storage connectors primarily consist of mating plugs and sockets. The plugs connect to the cables of the energy storage device, while the sockets connect to the electrical device or other equipment.

[0003] However, existing energy storage connectors have shortcomings: once non-professionals install and maintain the energy storage connector, it is easy to mislock or touch the energy storage connector, causing the energy storage connector to be unlocked at will, which will pose a great safety hazard. Utility Model Content

[0004] The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide an improved energy storage connector which can prevent misinterpretation of the lock in view of the above-mentioned prior art.

[0005] The technical solution adopted by the present invention to solve the above technical problems is: an improved energy storage connector, comprising:

[0006] A plug having a plug body;

[0007] Socket, which mates with the plug;

[0008] The plug is characterized in that:

[0009] A button is provided at the front end of the plug body and is movable forward and backward on the plug body, with a gap formed between the button and the plug body, the size of which is adjusted as the button moves forward and backward;

[0010] A retaining member is provided on the plug body and is configured to move up and down correspondingly into or out of the neutral gap after receiving a driving force;

[0011] Among them, the retaining member moves out of the neutral gap and the button is pressed to release the plug-in state of the plug and the socket; the retaining member moves into the neutral gap to stop the button from being pressed and moved, so as to maintain the plug-in state of the plug and the socket.

[0012] Improved, in this utility model, the improved energy storage connector further includes a reset elastic member, which is telescopically arranged between the button and the plug body.

[0013] Further improvement, in the improved energy storage connector, the button includes:

[0014] Button body;

[0015] At least one claw is elastically expandably arranged on the button body and is configured to elastically clamp the socket when it is plugged into and mated with the plug.

[0016] Furthermore, in the improved energy storage connector, a latching groove into which the engaging claw moves is provided on the inner side of the plug body.

[0017] Further improved, in the improved energy storage connector, the claw includes:

[0018] an elastic claw body, located on and formed by the button body;

[0019] An elastic free portion having an elastic free end and a fixed end arranged on the claw body;

[0020] The claw portion is located at the end of the claw body and is configured to clamp the socket when it is plugged into and matched with the plug.

[0021] Preferably, in the improved energy storage connector, the button has two claws, one of the two claws is located on the left side of the button body, and the other of the two claws is located on the right side of the button body.

[0022] As a further improvement, in the improved energy storage connector, the two claws are arranged in an embracing shape.

[0023] Improved, in the improved energy storage connector, the side wall of the retaining member is provided with a sliding portion, and the button body is provided with a sliding groove for the sliding portion of the retaining member to move up and down.

[0024] As a further improvement, in the improved energy storage connector, a positioning post is provided on the plug body, and the reset elastic member is sleeved on the outer side of the positioning post.

[0025] Compared with the prior art, the advantages of the present invention are: in the energy storage connector of the present invention, the plug is provided with a button and a retaining member on the basis of a structure having a plug body, the button is arranged at the front end of the plug body and can be moved back and forth on the plug body, and an idle gap is formed between the button and the plug body, the gap size of which is adjusted as the button moves back and forth; the retaining member is arranged on the plug body and is configured to move up and down correspondingly into or out of the idle gap after being driven by a force, and the retaining member is moved out of the idle gap and the button is pressed to release the plug-in state of the plug and the socket; and the retaining member is moved into the idle gap to stop the button from being pressed and moved, so as to maintain the plug-in state of the plug and the socket. In this way, as long as the retaining member is operated to move into the idle gap between the button and the plug body, even if the button is pressed by mistake, the socket and the plug of the energy storage connector cannot be separated. The socket and the plug can only be disassembled after a secondary unlocking operation such as first operating the retaining member to move out of the idle gap and then pressing the button, thereby ensuring the safety of the energy storage connector. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0026] Figure 1 This is a structural diagram of the improved energy storage connector (the retaining member is not moved downward) in an embodiment of the utility model;

[0027] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structural decomposition of the improved energy storage connector shown;

[0028] Figure 3 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the partial position structure of the improved energy storage connector shown;

[0029] Figure 4 for Figure 3 A magnified schematic diagram of part A in FIG;

[0030] Figure 5 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the improved energy storage connector after the retaining member is moved downward;

[0031] Figure 6 For the improved energy storage connector Figure 5 A cross-sectional view of the state shown;

[0032] Figure 7 for Figure 6 An enlarged schematic diagram of part B in FIG. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0033] The present invention will be described in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0034] This embodiment provides an improved energy storage connector. Figures 1 to 4 As shown, the improved energy storage connector of this embodiment includes a plug 1 and a socket 2. The plug 1 has a plug body 11. The socket 2 is pluggable with the plug 1. The plug 1 also has a button 12 and a retaining member 13. The button 12 is disposed at the front end of the plug body 11 and is movable forward and backward on the plug body 11. A gap 10 is formed between the button 12 and the plug body 11, the gap size of which is adjusted as the button 12 moves forward and backward. The retaining member 13 is disposed on the plug body 11 and is configured to move up and down upon receiving a driving force, correspondingly moving into or out of the gap 10.

[0035] The retaining member 13 moves out of the gap 10 and the button 12 is pressed to release the plug-in state between the plug and the socket; the retaining member 13 moves into the gap 10 to stop the button 12 from being pressed and moved, thereby maintaining the plug-in state between the plug and the socket.

[0036] As a way to achieve the button being movably arranged on the plug body, in this embodiment, the improved energy storage connector further includes a reset elastic member 14, which is telescopically arranged between the button 12 and the plug body 11. For example, the reset elastic member 14 is preferably a spring.

[0037] Specifically in this embodiment, the plug 1 further includes a first electrical connection structure 15, and the socket 2 has a second electrical connection structure 21 that plugs into the first electrical connection structure 15 to achieve electrical connection. A sealing ring 16 is provided at the plugging point between the first electrical connection structure 15 and the second electrical connection structure 21.

[0038] As a specific structural form of the above-mentioned button, the button 12 of this embodiment includes a button body 121 and at least one claw 122. The claw 122 is elastically expandably provided on the button body 121 and is configured to elastically engage the socket 2 when mated with the plug 1. A slot 111 is provided on the inner side of the plug body 11, into which the engaging claw 122 moves.

[0039] As for the structural setting of the above-mentioned claws, see Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, in the improved energy storage connector of this embodiment, the claw 122 includes an elastic claw body 1221, an elastic free portion 1222 and a claw portion 1223. The claw body 1221 is located on the button body 121 and is formed by the button body 121; the elastic free portion 1222 has an elastic free end 1222a and a fixed end 1222b arranged on the claw body 1221; the claw portion 1223 is located at the end of the claw body 1221 and is configured to clamp the socket 2 when it is plugged into and mated with the plug 1.

[0040] In order to enhance the stability and firmness of the button when it is clamped in the socket, in the energy storage connector of this embodiment, the button 12 has two claws 122, one of the two claws 122 is located on the left side of the button body 121, and the other of the two claws is located on the right side of the button body 121.

[0041] In order to further enhance the clamping effect on the socket, the two clamping claws 122 are arranged in an embracing shape.

[0042] As a means of achieving the up-and-down movement of the retaining member on the plug body, in this embodiment, the retaining member 13 has a sliding portion 131 on its side wall, and the plug body 11 has a sliding groove 110 for the sliding portion 131 of the retaining member 13 to move up and down. Of course, preferably, the retaining member 13 has sliding portions 131 on both the left and right walls. Accordingly, the left side of the plug body 11 has a sliding groove that slidably cooperates with the left sliding portion, and the right side of the plug body 11 has a sliding groove that slidably cooperates with the right sliding portion.

[0043] In order to prevent the resetting movement product of the resetting elastic member from deviating, in the energy storage connector of this embodiment, a positioning post 112 is provided on the plug body 11 , and the resetting elastic member 14 is sleeved on the outer side of the positioning post 112 .

[0044] The following combination Figures 1 to 7 , the working principle of the improved energy storage connector in this embodiment is explained:

[0045] First, see Figures 1 to 4 As shown, when the socket and plug of the energy storage connector are plugged in, and the retaining member has not been pressed down to move into the gap between the button and the plug body, the button can be pressed to move closer to the front end of the plug body. Once the button is pressed and moves toward the plug body, its movement is not affected by the retaining member. The button continues to move toward the plug body, and the resilient member is compressed by the button until the claw on the button moves with the button body and no longer grips the socket. The socket is no longer mated with the plug, making it easier to separate the socket and plug.

[0046] Secondly, see Figures 5-7As shown, when the socket and plug of the energy storage connector are in a plugged state and the retaining member is pressed down and moved into the idle gap between the button and the plug body, because the retaining member is blocked between the button and the plug body, even if the button is pressed, the button cannot continue to move toward the front end of the plug body, thereby ensuring that as long as the retaining member is operated to move into the above-mentioned idle gap, even if the button is pressed by mistake, the socket and plug of the energy storage connector cannot be separated. The socket and the plug can only be disassembled after a secondary unlocking operation such as first operating the retaining member to move out of the idle gap and then pressing the button, thereby ensuring the safety of the energy storage connector by utilizing the secondary unlocking structure.

[0047] Although the preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail above, it should be clearly understood that various modifications and variations are possible for those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principles of the present invention shall be included within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. Improved energy storage connector, including: A plug (1) having a plug body (11); The socket (2) is plugged into and matched with the plug (1); The plug (1) is characterized in that it further comprises: A button (12) is provided at the front end of the plug body (11) and is arranged on the plug body (11) so as to be movable forward and backward, and a gap (10) is formed between the button (12) and the plug body (11), the size of which is adjusted as the button (12) moves forward and backward; A stopper (13) is provided on the plug body (11) and is configured to move up and down correspondingly into or out of the idle gap (10) when driven by a driving force; The retaining member (13) moves out of the idle gap (10) and the button (12) is pressed to release the plug-in state between the plug and the socket; the retaining member (13) moves into the idle gap (10) to stop the button (12) from being pressed and moved, thereby maintaining the plug-in state between the plug and the socket.

2. The improved energy storage connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a reset elastic member (14), which is telescopically arranged between the button (12) and the plug body (11).

3. The improved energy storage connector according to claim 2, characterized in that: The button (12) comprises: Button body (121); At least one claw (122) is elastically expandably arranged on the button body (121) and is configured to elastically clamp the socket (2) when it is plugged into and mated with the plug (1).

4. The improved energy storage connector according to claim 3, characterized in that: The inner side of the plug body (11) is provided with a clamping groove (111) into which the engaging clamping claw (122) moves.

5. The improved energy storage connector according to claim 3 or 4, characterized in that: The claw (122) includes: An elastic claw body (1221) is located on the button body (121) and is formed by the button body (121); An elastic free portion (1222) having an elastic free end (1222a) and a fixed end (1222b) disposed on the claw body (1221); The claw portion (1223) is located at the end of the claw body (1221) and is configured to clamp the socket (2) when it is plugged into and mated with the plug (1).

6. The improved energy storage connector according to claim 5, characterized in that: The button (12) has two claws (122), one of the two claws (122) is located on the left side of the button body (121), and the other of the two claws is located on the right side of the button body (121).

7. The improved energy storage connector according to claim 6, characterized in that: The two claws (122) are arranged in an embracing shape.

8. The improved energy storage connector according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: The side wall of the retaining member (13) is provided with a sliding portion (131), and the plug body (11) is provided with a sliding groove (110) for the sliding portion (131) of the retaining member (13) to move up and down.

9. The improved energy storage connector according to any one of claims 2 to 4, characterized in that: A positioning column (112) is provided on the plug body (11), and the reset elastic member (14) is sleeved on the outside of the positioning column (112).

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