Automobile fuse box

By separating the fuse box into two cavitys and using a Z-type connecting plate and sealing structure, the problem of poor sealing in the prior art is solved, and better sealing performance and reliability are achieved.

CN223218251UActive Publication Date: 2025-08-12ZHEJIANG DAOU ELECTRONICS CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422519716.4
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Priority Date
2024-06-21
Filing Date
2024-10-17
Publication Date
2025-08-12
Estimated Expiration
2034-10-17

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Technical Problem

The existing car fuse box has poor sealing properties, which leads to the fuse being easily damp or corroded, affecting the normal operation of the car circuit.

Method used

The box body of the fuse box is divided into a first cavity and a second cavity. The fuse is installed in the first cavity. The pile head terminal is installed in the second cavity. The conductive plate is composed of a first connecting plate, a second connecting plate and a third connecting plate. The second connecting plate is a Z-shaped structure, and a sealing ring and a sealing sleeve are provided in the box to enhance the sealing performance.

Benefits of technology

Improve the sealing performance of the fuse box, prevent the fuse from being damp and corroded, and ensure the stable operation of the car circuit.

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Abstract

The utility model provides an automobile fuse box, comprising a box body provided with a first cavity and a second cavity which are separated from each other, the first cavity is internally provided with a fuse, and the second cavity is internally provided with a pile head terminal; and the conductive plate comprises a first connecting plate, a second connecting plate and a third connecting plate which are connected in sequence, the first connecting plate extends into the first cavity to be connected with the fuse, the second connecting plate is embedded in the box body, and the third connecting plate extends into the second cavity to be connected with the pile head terminal. Compared with the prior art that the fuse, the conductive plate and the pile head terminal are all installed in the same box body cavity, the sealing performance is better. In addition, by arranging a sealing ring and a sealing sleeve, sealing of the box body and the wires can be better achieved.
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Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] The car fuse box is used to protect the various electrical circuits of the car. It can effectively limit the rated current carried by each electrical circuit of the car to a safe range, ensuring that the various circuits on the car will not cause damage to electrical components or fire due to heavy loads.

[0003] Existing fuse boxes generally include a box body, and a fuse, a conductive plate, and a terminal block that are sequentially connected inside the box body. The box body is formed with openings corresponding to the terminal blocks. During assembly, the positive electrode of the vehicle battery passes through the opening and is fixedly connected to the terminal block. Since the fuse, conductive plate, and terminal block are all installed in the same cavity of the box body, the opening of the box body results in poor sealing. The fuse is easily affected by moisture or corrosion, which can cause a short circuit and affect the normal operation of the vehicle circuit. Utility Model Content

[0004] Therefore, the technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to overcome the defect in the prior art that fuses are easily affected by moisture and affect the normal operation of automobile circuits, thereby providing an automobile fuse box with good sealing and high reliability.

[0005] To this end, the present utility model provides an automobile fuse box, comprising a box body and a conductive plate, the box body having a first cavity and a second cavity separated therefrom, the first cavity being provided with a fuse, and the second cavity being provided with a post terminal; the conductive plate comprising a first connecting plate, a second connecting plate and a third connecting plate connected in sequence, the first connecting plate extending into the first cavity and connected to the fuse, the second connecting plate being embedded in the box body, and the third connecting plate extending into the second cavity and connected to the post terminal.

[0006] The second connecting plate has a Z-shaped structure.

[0007] The second connecting plate is formed with a plurality of slots arranged at intervals.

[0008] The box body includes a cover plate and a base arranged above and below. The cover plate and the base enclose the first cavity and the second cavity. The conductive plate is arranged in the base. A sealing ring is provided between the cover plate and the base to seal the first cavity.

[0009] The base has a first partition plate and a second partition plate separating the first cavity and the second cavity, and a gap between the first partition plate and the second partition plate. The sealing ring is arranged on the top of the first partition plate. The cover plate is formed with a third partition plate and a fourth partition plate arranged opposite to each other. The third partition plate and the fourth partition plate form a first slot for inserting the first partition plate and the sealing ring, and the fourth partition plate is inserted into the gap.

[0010] The base is formed with at least one wire tube for external wires to pass through, and a sealing structure is provided at the wire tube, and the sealing structure includes: a sealing sleeve, which is formed with a first through hole in the middle, and the sealing sleeve has a first sealing portion that extends into the wire tube and is interference fit with the inner wall of the wire tube, and an annular boss that abuts against the outer end face of the wire tube; a buckle cover, which is detachably mounted on the wire tube, has a baffle portion that abuts against the outer end face of the annular boss, and a second through hole provided in the middle of the baffle portion and corresponding to the first through hole.

[0011] The buckle cover is assembled with the wire tube through a buckle structure, and the buckle structure includes a buckle platform provided on the outer wall of the wire tube, and an elastic buckle provided on the buckle cover, and the elastic buckle is provided in a slot buckled with the buckle platform.

[0012] A second slot for inserting the annular boss is formed on the inner wall of the baffle portion.

[0013] The outer wall and the inner wall of the first sealing portion are both provided with a plurality of convex ribs spaced apart along the length direction thereof.

[0014] The base has mounting feet on both sides thereof, each of which is formed with a through-hole, and a buffer assembly is installed at the through-hole. The buffer assembly includes: an annular elastic member, which is passed through the through-hole and has an annular groove formed on its outer wall for the side wall of the through-hole to be inserted into; and a connecting sleeve, which is installed inside the annular elastic member.

[0015] The technical solution of this utility model has the following advantages:

[0016] 1. The automobile fuse box provided by the utility model is divided into a first cavity and a second cavity. A fuse is installed in the first cavity, and a terminal block is installed in the second cavity. The conductive plate includes a first connecting plate, a second connecting plate, and a third connecting plate connected in sequence. The first connecting plate extends into the first cavity and is connected to the fuse, the second connecting plate is embedded in the box body, and the third connecting plate extends into the second cavity and is connected to the terminal block. In this way, the fuse and the terminal block are separated. Compared with the existing method in which the fuse, conductive plate, and terminal block are all installed in the same cavity of the box body, this method has better sealing performance.

[0017] 2. The automobile fuse box provided by the present invention has a second connecting plate with a Z-shaped structure. Furthermore, the second connecting plate is formed with a plurality of slots arranged at intervals. The Z-shaped structure and the slots make the connection between the second connecting plate and the box body more secure.

[0018] 3. In the automobile fuse box provided by the utility model, a sealing ring is provided between the cover plate and the base to seal the first cavity, thereby improving the sealing performance.

[0019] 4. The automotive fuse box provided by this utility model features a sealing structure at the conduit. The sealing structure comprises: a sealing sleeve with a first through-hole formed in the middle, a first sealing portion extending into the conduit and forming an interference fit with the inner wall of the conduit, and an annular boss abutting the outer end face of the conduit; and a snap cover, removably mounted on the conduit, comprising a baffle portion abutting the outer end face of the annular boss, and a second through-hole located in the middle of the baffle portion, corresponding to the first through-hole. The sealing sleeve seals the conduit from the outside, while the dust cover restricts the position of the sealing sleeve.

[0020] 5. The automotive fuse box provided by this utility model has a base with mounting feet on either side. The mounting feet are formed with perforations, and buffer assemblies are installed in the perforations. The buffer assembly includes: an annular elastic member, which is inserted into the perforations and has an annular groove formed on its outer wall for the perforation wall to engage; and a connecting sleeve, which is installed inside the annular elastic member. Bolts passing through the connecting sleeve secure the mounting feet to the sheet metal of the vehicle frame. The annular elastic member can absorb vibrations during vehicle operation, thereby reducing the impact on the fuses in the fuse box and improving reliability. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0021] In order to more clearly illustrate the specific implementation methods of the utility model or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings required for use in the specific implementation methods or the description of the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some implementation methods of the utility model. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying any creative work.

[0022] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional diagram of the automobile fuse box of the present utility model;

[0023] Figure 2 is a first cross-sectional view of the fuse box;

[0024] Figure 3 for Figure 2 Schematic diagram of the enlarged structure of part A;

[0025] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the explosion structure of the fuse box;

[0026] Figure 5 is a three-dimensional diagram of a conductive plate;

[0027] Figure 6 is a second cross-sectional view of the fuse box;

[0028] Figure 7 This is a perspective view of a car fuse box (without the mounting feet);

[0029] Explanation of the accompanying drawings: 1. first cavity; 2. second cavity; 3. box body; 4. pile terminal; 5. conductive plate; 6. first connecting plate; 7. second connecting plate; 8. third connecting plate; 9. slot; 10. cover plate; 11. first partition plate; 12. second partition plate; 13. third partition plate; 14. fourth partition plate; 15. base; 16. sealing ring; 17. first slot; 18. first through hole; 19. first sealing portion; 20. annular boss; 21. baffle portion; 22. second through hole; 23. buckle platform; 24. elastic buckle; 25. slot; 26. second slot; 27. rib; 28. wire tube; 29. sealing sleeve; 30. buckle cover; 31. mounting foot; 32. through hole; 33. annular elastic member; 34. annular groove; 35. connecting sleeve. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0030] The following is a clear and complete description of the technical solution of the present invention in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the embodiments described are only some of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of them. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making any creative efforts are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0031] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicating positions or relationships, are based on the positions or relationships shown in the accompanying drawings and are intended solely to facilitate the description of this utility model and simplify the description. They do not indicate or imply that the devices or components referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed, or operate in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0032] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, the terms "mounted," "connected," and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they can refer to fixed connections, detachable connections, or integral connections; mechanical connections, electrical connections; direct connections, indirect connections through an intermediate medium, and internal communication between two components. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0033] In addition, the technical features involved in the different embodiments of the present invention described below can be combined with each other as long as they do not conflict with each other.

[0034] Example

[0035] This embodiment provides a car fuse box, such as Figure 2 As shown, it includes a box body 3, a conductive plate 5, a sealing ring 16, a sealing sleeve 29 and a buckle cover 30.

[0036] Box body 3, such as Figure 1 、 Figure 2 、 Figure 4 and Figure 7 As shown, it includes a cover plate 10 and a base 15 arranged above and below, the cover plate 10 and the base 15 enclose a first cavity 1 and a second cavity 2 separated from each other, the first cavity 1 is equipped with a fuse, and the second cavity 2 is equipped with a pile terminal 4, as shown in FIG. Figure 2 As shown, the base 15 has a first partition 11 and a second partition 12 separating the first cavity 1 and the second cavity 2, and a gap between the first partition 11 and the second partition 12. The cover plate 10 is formed with a third partition 13 and a fourth partition 14 arranged opposite to each other. The third partition 13 and the fourth partition 14 relatively form a first slot 17 for inserting the first partition 11, and the fourth partition 14 is inserted into the gap.

[0037] Conductive plate 5, such as Figure 2 、 Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the housing 3 includes a first connecting plate 6, a second connecting plate 7, and a third connecting plate 8, which are connected in sequence. The first connecting plate 6 extends into the first cavity 1 and connects to the fuse. The second connecting plate 7 is embedded in the housing 3. The third connecting plate 8 extends into the second cavity 2 and connects to the stud terminal 4. In this embodiment, the second connecting plate 7 has a Z-shaped structure and has multiple slots 9 spaced apart. During processing, the conductive plate 5 is placed in an injection mold, and the base 15 of the housing 3 is formed by injection molding. The second connecting plate 7 is located inside the housing 3.

[0038] The sealing ring 16 is installed on the top of the first partition 11 to achieve sealing between the cover plate 10 and the base 15.

[0039] One side of the base 15 is provided with a plurality of wire tubes 28 for external wires to pass through, and the wire tubes 28 are provided with a sealing structure, such as Figure 3 As shown, the sealing structure includes: a sealing sleeve 29, which is formed with a first through hole 18 in the middle, and the sealing sleeve 29 has a first sealing portion 19 extending into the wire tube 28 and having an interference fit with the inner wall of the wire tube 28, and an annular boss 20 abutting against the outer end surface of the wire tube 28, and the outer wall and inner wall of the first sealing portion 19 are provided with a plurality of ribs 27 arranged at intervals along the length direction thereof; a buckle cover 30, which is detachably mounted on the wire tube 28, and has a baffle portion 21 abutting against the outer end surface of the annular boss 20, and a second through hole 22 provided in the middle of the baffle portion 21 and corresponding to the first through hole 18. The buckle cover 30 is assembled with the wire tube 28 through a buckle structure. The buckle structure includes a buckle platform 23 provided on the outer wall of the wire tube 28 and an elastic buckle 24 provided on the buckle cover 30. The elastic buckle 24 is provided in a slot 25 engaged with the buckle platform 23. A second slot 26 for inserting the annular boss 20 is formed on the inner wall of the baffle portion 21. Figure 1 and Figure 6 As shown, the base 15 has mounting feet 31 on both sides thereof, and a through-hole 32 is formed on the mounting foot 31. A buffer assembly is installed at the through-hole 32, and the buffer assembly includes: an annular elastic member 33, which is passed through the through-hole 32 and has an annular groove 34 formed on its outer wall for the side wall of the through-hole 32 to be inserted into; a connecting sleeve 35, which is installed inside the annular elastic member 33.

[0040] The automobile fuse box provided by the utility model is divided into a first cavity 1 and a second cavity 2 by dividing a box body 3. A fuse is installed in the first cavity 1, and a post terminal 4 is installed in the second cavity 2. The conductive plate 5 includes a first connecting plate 6, a second connecting plate 7, and a third connecting plate 8 connected in sequence. The first connecting plate 6 extends into the first cavity 1 and is connected to the fuse, the second connecting plate 7 is embedded in the box body 3, and the third connecting plate 8 extends into the second cavity 2 and is connected to the post terminal 4. In this way, the fuse and the post terminal are separated. Compared with the existing method in which the fuse, the conductive plate, and the post terminal are all installed in the same box cavity, this method has better sealing performance.

[0041] Obviously, the above embodiments are merely examples for clarity of explanation and are not intended to limit the implementation methods. Those skilled in the art will readily appreciate that other variations or modifications based on the above descriptions are possible. It is not necessary and impossible to enumerate all implementation methods here. Obvious variations or modifications arising therefrom remain within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. An automobile fuse box, characterized in that: include: The box body (3) has a first cavity (1) and a second cavity (2) separated from each other, wherein a fuse is installed in the first cavity (1) and a pile terminal (4) is installed in the second cavity (2); The conductive plate (5) comprises a first connecting plate (6), a second connecting plate (7) and a third connecting plate (8) connected in sequence, wherein the first connecting plate (6) extends into the first cavity (1) and is connected to the fuse, the second connecting plate (7) is embedded in the box body (3), and the third connecting plate (8) extends into the second cavity (2) and is connected to the pile terminal (4).

2. The automobile fuse box according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second connecting plate (7) is a Z-shaped structure.

3. The automobile fuse box according to claim 2, characterized in that: The second connecting plate (7) is formed with a plurality of slots (9) arranged at intervals.

4. The automobile fuse box according to claim 1, characterized in that: The box body (3) comprises a cover plate (10) and a base (15) arranged above and below, wherein the cover plate (10) and the base (15) enclose the first cavity (1) and the second cavity (2), the conductive plate (5) is arranged in the base (15), and a sealing ring (16) for sealing the first cavity (1) is arranged between the cover plate (10) and the base (15).

5. The automobile fuse box according to claim 4, characterized in that: The base (15) has a first partition (11) and a second partition (12) for separating the first cavity (1) and the second cavity (2), and a gap between the first partition (11) and the second partition (12); the sealing ring (16) is provided on the top of the first partition (11); the cover plate (10) is formed with a third partition (13) and a fourth partition (14) that are arranged opposite to each other; the third partition (13) and the fourth partition (14) relatively form a first slot (17) for inserting the first partition (11) and the sealing ring (16); and the fourth partition (14) is inserted into the gap.

6. The automobile fuse box according to claim 4, characterized in that: The base (15) is formed with at least one wire tube (28) for an external wire to pass through, and a sealing structure is provided at the wire tube (28), and the sealing structure includes: A sealing sleeve (29) is formed with a first through hole (18) in the middle, the sealing sleeve (29) has a first sealing portion (19) extending into the wire tube (28) and having an interference fit with the inner wall of the wire tube (28), and an annular boss (20) abutting against the outer end surface of the wire tube (28); A buckle cover (30) is detachably mounted on the wire tube (28), and comprises a baffle portion (21) abutting against the outer end surface of the annular boss (20), and a second through hole (22) provided in the middle of the baffle portion (21) and corresponding to the first through hole (18).

7. The automobile fuse box according to claim 6, characterized in that: The buckle cover (30) is assembled with the wire tube (28) through a buckle structure, wherein the buckle structure comprises a buckle platform (23) provided on the outer wall of the wire tube (28), and an elastic buckle (24) provided on the buckle cover (30), wherein the elastic buckle (24) is provided in a slot (25) buckled with the buckle platform (23).

8. The automobile fuse box according to claim 6, characterized in that: A second slot (26) for inserting the annular boss (20) is formed on the inner wall of the baffle portion (21).

9. The automobile fuse box according to claim 6, characterized in that: The outer wall and the inner wall of the first sealing portion (19) are both provided with a plurality of convex ribs (27) spaced apart along the length direction thereof.

10. The automobile fuse box according to claim 4, characterized in that: The base (15) has mounting feet (31) disposed on both sides thereof, and a through hole (32) is formed on the mounting foot (31). A buffer assembly is installed at the through hole (32), and the buffer assembly includes: An annular elastic member (33) is provided through the through hole (32), and an annular groove (34) is formed on the outer wall of the annular elastic member for the side wall of the through hole (32) to be inserted into. The connecting sleeve (35) is installed inside the annular elastic member (33).