Connector plug and energy storage device

Abstract

The utility model provides a connector plug and an energy storage device, and the connector plug comprises a body, one end of the body is provided with a first connecting part, the other end of the body is provided with a second connecting part, the first connecting part is used for being connected with a cable, and the second connecting part is used for being in plugging cooperation with a connector socket; and the second connecting part can rotate at least 180 degrees relative to the body. By applying the technical scheme of the utility model, the technical problem of low installation efficiency of the connector can be improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of connectors, in particular to a connector plug and an energy storage device. Background Art

[0002] Standards and regulations related to marine power battery systems are rapidly driving the development of new energy vessels. In these power systems, connectors connect two active components, transmitting current or signals. However, the plugs and sockets of traditional high-voltage energy storage connectors are non-cylindrical in structure, lacking a circular cross-section. Consequently, when mated, the plug and socket form no rotation axis, preventing the entire plug from freely rotating along the axis to adjust the output direction. This hinders connector installation and adjustment, reducing installation efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0003] The embodiments of the present utility model provide a connector plug and an energy storage device, which can improve the technical problem of low connector installation efficiency.

[0004] In the first aspect, an embodiment of the present invention provides a connector plug, which includes: a body, a first connecting part is provided at one end of the body, and a second connecting part is provided at the other end of the body, the first connecting part is used to connect to the cable, and the second connecting part is used to plug and mate with the connector socket; wherein the second connecting part can be rotated at least 180° relative to the body.

[0005] In one embodiment, a plurality of annular protrusions are provided on one of the inner side wall of the second connecting portion and the outer side wall of the main body, and the plurality of annular protrusions are arranged at intervals along the axial direction of the outer side wall of the main body. The plurality of annular protrusions cooperate with the other inner side wall of the second connecting portion and the outer side wall of the main body to form a rotating structure, and the second connecting portion and the main body rotate relative to each other through the rotating structure.

[0006] In one embodiment, the second connecting portion has an annular structure abutting against the connector socket, and the diameter of the annular structure is R1, where 29 mm ≤ R1 ≤ 30 mm.

[0007] In one embodiment, an extension length of a connection point between the second connection portion and the connector socket along the axial direction of the second connection portion is L1, and 31.4 mm ≤ L1 ≤ 32.4 mm.

[0008] In one embodiment, an extension length of the first connecting portion along a radial direction of the second connecting portion is L2, 31.7 mm ≤ L2 ≤ 32.7 mm and / or;

[0009] An extension length of the connector plug along the axial direction of the first connecting portion is L3, 105.85 mm ≤ L3 ≤ 107.85 mm and / or;

[0010] An extension length of the connector plug along the axial direction of the second connecting portion is L4, 67.7 mm ≤ L4 ≤ 68.7 mm.

[0011] In one embodiment, a limiting protrusion is provided at one end of the second connecting portion close to the main body, and a limiting groove corresponding to the limiting protrusion is provided on the main body. The limiting protrusion and the limiting groove are engaged with each other to limit the position of the second connecting portion relative to the main body.

[0012] In one embodiment, the main body includes a first section and a second section connected in sequence and set at an angle, the end of the first section away from the second section is connected to the first connecting part, the end of the second section away from the first section is connected to the second connecting part, and the second connecting part can be rotated at least 180° along the axis of the second section.

[0013] In one embodiment, the connector plug further includes a buckle, which is swingably disposed on the outer side wall of the second section, and the swing axis of the buckle is perpendicular to the axis of the second section, and the buckle is used to fix the connector plug to the connector socket.

[0014] In one embodiment, the material of the connector plug includes zinc-nickel alloy.

[0015] In one embodiment, the outer surface of the connector plug is provided with an insulating coating.

[0016] In one embodiment, the connector plug also has a plurality of key positions, which are arranged on the outer side wall of the second connecting portion along the circumference of the second connecting portion. The key positions are used to align with the key position grooves on the connector socket. When the connector plug is plugged into the connector socket, the key positions are inserted into the key position grooves, and the connector plug is electrically connected to the connector socket.

[0017] In a second aspect, an embodiment of the present invention provides an energy storage device, which includes the above-mentioned connector plug.

[0018] By applying the technical solution of the present invention, the second connecting part is set to be rotatable at any angle relative to the main body. Therefore, when the second connecting part is plugged into the connector socket, the output direction of the line can be adjusted by rotating the second connecting part, thereby facilitating the installation and adjustment of the connector, thereby improving the installation efficiency of the connector. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for use in the description of the embodiments. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative work.

[0020] Figure 1This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of a connector plug provided in an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0021] Figure 2 This is a front view schematic diagram of a connector plug provided in an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0022] Figure 3 This is a side view of a connector plug provided in an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0023] Figure 4 is a schematic top view of a connector plug provided in an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0024] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 Schematic diagram of the cross section at AA in the middle;

[0025] Figure 6 It is a structural diagram of the main body provided by an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0026] Figure 7 It is a structural schematic diagram of the second connecting portion provided in an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0027] The above drawings include the following reference numerals:

[0028] 10. Main body; 11. First section; 12. Second section; 13. Annular protrusion; 14. Position limiting groove;

[0029] 20. First connecting portion;

[0030] 30. Second connecting portion; 31. Ring structure; 32. Position limiting protrusion;

[0031] 40. Buckle;

[0032] 50. Key position. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0033] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the embodiments described are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without making creative efforts shall fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0034] like Figures 1 to 7As shown, in the first aspect, an embodiment of the present invention provides a connector plug, which includes: a body 10, a first connecting portion 20 is provided at one end of the body 10, and a second connecting portion 30 is provided at the other end of the body 10, the first connecting portion 20 is used to connect to the cable, and the second connecting portion 30 is used to plug and mate with the connector socket; wherein the second connecting portion 30 can be rotated at least 180° relative to the body 10.

[0035] By applying the technical solution of the present invention, the second connecting part 30 is configured to be rotatable at any angle relative to the main body 10. Therefore, when the second connecting part 30 is plugged into the connector socket, the output direction of the line can be adjusted by rotating the second connecting part 30, thereby facilitating the installation and adjustment of the connector, thereby improving the installation efficiency of the connector.

[0036] In one embodiment, a plurality of annular protrusions 13 are provided on one of the inner sidewall of the second connecting portion 30 and the outer sidewall of the body 10. These annular protrusions 13 are spaced apart axially along the outer sidewall of the body 10. These annular protrusions 13 cooperate with the other inner sidewall of the second connecting portion 30 and the outer sidewall of the body 10 to form a rotational structure, enabling relative rotation of the second connecting portion 30 and the body 10. In the present application, the annular protrusions 13 are provided on the outer sidewall of the body 10. This structure not only enables free rotation of the second connecting portion 30 but also simplifies the structure, facilitating fabrication and reducing its difficulty.

[0037] In one embodiment, the second connecting portion 30 has an annular structure that abuts the connector receptacle. The annular structure has a diameter R1, 29 mm ≤ R1 ≤ 30 mm. When R1 is greater than 30 mm, the cross-section of the second connecting portion 30 is too large, which increases the material required for production and, therefore, increases the production cost. Furthermore, an overly large second connecting portion 30 also occupies additional installation space, hindering the installation of other components. When R1 is less than 29 mm, the cross-section of the second connecting portion 30 is too small, which may hinder mating with the connector receptacle and reduce mating efficiency. Therefore, adjusting the diameter to 29 mm ≤ R1 ≤ 30 mm not only reduces the material required for production of the second connecting portion 30, thereby reducing its production cost, but also reduces the space required for installation, facilitating the installation of other components and facilitating mating with the connector receptacle, thereby improving mating efficiency. Optionally, R1 can be set to a value such as 29 mm, 29.5 mm or 30 mm. The specific setting should be selected according to the use environment of the second connecting part 30 and is not specifically limited here.

[0038] In one embodiment, the axial extension length of the second connection portion 30 at the connection between the second connection portion 30 and the connector receptacle is L1, and 31.4 mm ≤ L1 ≤ 32.4 mm. When L1 is greater than 32.4 mm, the axial extension length of the second connection portion 30 at the connection between the second connection portion 30 and the connector receptacle is too large, which increases the material required for the production of the second connection portion 30 and, to a certain extent, increases the production cost of the second connection portion 30. Furthermore, an oversized second connection portion 30 also occupies additional installation space, hindering the installation of other components. When L1 is less than 31.4 mm, the axial extension length of the second connection portion 30 at the connection between the second connection portion 30 and the connector receptacle is too small, which reduces the contact area between the second connection portion 30 and the connector receptacle, making it difficult to plug and match the connector receptacle and reducing the stability of the connection between the two. Therefore, setting 31.4mm ≤ L1 ≤ 32.4mm not only reduces the material required to produce the second connecting portion 30, thereby reducing the production cost to a certain extent, but also ensures the contact area between the second connecting portion 30 and the connector receptacle, thereby facilitating plug-in mating with the connector receptacle and improving the stability of the connection between the two. Optionally, L1 can be set to 31.4mm, 32mm, or 32.4mm, etc. The specific setting should be selected based on the usage environment of the second connecting portion 30 and is not specifically limited here.

[0039] In one embodiment, the radial extension length of the first connecting portion 20 along the second connecting portion 30 is L2, and 31.7 mm ≤ L2 ≤ 32.7 mm. When L2 is greater than 32.7 mm, the radial extension length of the first connecting portion 20 along the second connecting portion 30 is too large, which increases the material required for production of the first connecting portion 20, thereby increasing the production cost of the first connecting portion 20 to a certain extent. Furthermore, an oversized first connecting portion 20 also occupies additional installation space, hindering the installation of other components. When L2 is less than 31.7 mm, the radial extension length of the first connecting portion 20 along the second connecting portion 30 is too small, which reduces the contact area between the first connecting portion 20 and the cable, making it difficult to plug and mate with the connector receptacle and reducing the stability of the connection between the two. Therefore, setting 31.7 mm ≤ L2 ≤ 32.7 mm not only reduces the material required for production of the first connecting portion 20, thereby reducing the production cost of the first connecting portion 20 to a certain extent, but also ensures the contact area between the first connecting portion 20 and the cable, facilitating connection and mating with the cable and improving the stability of the connection between the two. Optionally, L2 can be set to a value such as 31.7 mm, 32 mm or 32.7 mm. The specific setting should be selected according to the use environment of the first connecting part 20 and is not specifically limited here.

[0040] In one embodiment, the axial extension length of the connector plug along the first connecting portion 20 is L3, and 105.85 mm ≤ L3 ≤ 107.85 mm. When L3 is greater than 107.85 mm, the axial extension length of the connector plug along the first connecting portion 20 is too large, which increases the material required for the connector plug's production, thereby increasing the connector plug's production cost to a certain extent. Furthermore, an oversized connector plug also occupies additional installation space, hindering the installation of other components. When L3 is less than 105.85 mm, the axial extension length of the connector plug along the first connecting portion 20 is too small, which reduces the contact area when the connector plug connects to other components, making it difficult to connect and mate with other components and reducing the stability of the connection. Therefore, setting 105.85 mm ≤ L3 ≤ 107.85 mm not only reduces the material required for the connector plug's production, thereby reducing the connector plug's production cost to a certain extent, but also ensures the contact area between the connector plug and other components, facilitating the connection and mate with other components and improving the stability of the connection. Optionally, L3 can be set to values such as 105.85 mm, 106 mm or 107.85 mm. The specific setting should be selected according to the use environment of the connector plug and is not specifically limited here.

[0041] In one embodiment, the axial extension length of the connector plug along the second connecting portion 30 is L4, and 67.7 mm ≤ L4 ≤ 68.7 mm. When L4 is greater than 68.7 mm, the axial extension length of the connector plug along the second connecting portion 30 is too large, which increases the material required for the connector plug's production, thereby increasing the production cost of the connector plug to a certain extent. Furthermore, an oversized connector plug also occupies additional installation space, hindering the installation of other components. When L4 is less than 67.7 mm, the axial extension length of the connector plug along the second connecting portion 30 is too small, which reduces the contact area when the connector plug is connected to other components, making it difficult to connect and cooperate with other components and reducing the stability of the connection. Therefore, setting 67.7 mm ≤ L4 ≤ 68.7 mm not only reduces the material required for the connector plug's production, thereby reducing the production cost of the connector plug to a certain extent, but also ensures the contact area between the connector plug and other components, thereby facilitating the connection and cooperation with other components and improving the stability of the connection. Optionally, L4 can be set to values such as 67.7 mm, 68 mm or 68.7 mm. The specific setting should be selected according to the use environment of the connector plug and is not specifically limited here.

[0042] In one embodiment, a limiting protrusion 32 is provided on one end of the second connecting portion 30 that is adjacent to the body 10. A limiting groove 14 is provided on the body 10 that corresponds to the limiting protrusion 32. The limiting protrusion 32 engages with the limiting groove 14 to limit the position of the second connecting portion 30 relative to the body 10. This structure prevents the second connecting portion 30 from being displaced relative to the body 10 during use, thereby ensuring the stability of the connector plug during use.

[0043] In one embodiment, the body 10 includes a first section 11 and a second section 12 connected in series and arranged at an angle. The end of the first section 11 distal to the second section 12 is connected to the first connecting portion 20, and the end of the second section 12 distal to the first section 11 is connected to the second connecting portion 30. The second connecting portion 30 can rotate at least 180° along the axis of the second section 12. This arrangement prevents interference between the first connecting portion 20 and the second connecting portion 30, thereby facilitating stable operation of the connector plug. In the present application, the angle between the first section 11 and the second section 12 is a right angle. This not only facilitates the processing of the first and second sections 11, 12, but also reduces the processing difficulty and improves the processing efficiency of the first and second sections 11, 12.

[0044] In one embodiment, the connector plug further includes a latch 40, which is swingably mounted on the outer sidewall of the second section 12, with the latch 40's swing axis perpendicular to the axis of the second section 12. The latch 40 is used to secure the connector plug to the connector receptacle. This structure prevents the connector plug and the connector receptacle from becoming loose after they are assembled, thereby improving the stability of the connection between the two.

[0045] In one embodiment, the connector plug is made of a zinc-nickel alloy. Due to its excellent corrosion resistance, zinc-nickel alloy far surpasses pure zinc plating. At the same thickness, the corrosion resistance of a zinc-nickel alloy layer can be 4-8 times, or even higher, than that of a pure zinc plating layer. This corrosion resistance enables the zinc-nickel alloy to maintain long-term stable performance in a variety of environments, including those with high temperatures, high humidity, and high salinity. This extends the service life of the connector plug and correspondingly reduces its operating cost. Furthermore, after undergoing specific heat treatment, the zinc-nickel alloy's corrosion resistance can be further enhanced while maintaining excellent thermal fatigue resistance. Rapid cooling and heat treatment between -60°C and 250°C produces virtually no change in corrosion resistance. Furthermore, the zinc-nickel alloy boasts high strength and hardness, with a hardness over 30% higher than that of conventional zinc alloys. This ensures the zinc-nickel alloy maintains stable performance in a variety of harsh environments and offers excellent wear resistance, enabling it to meet a 720h salt spray rating and be used in marine applications.

[0046] In one embodiment, the outer surface of the connector plug is provided with an insulating coating. This structure provides electrical insulation to the outer surface of the connector plug, preventing current from flowing along undesirable paths and ensuring isolation between the internal and external electrical components of the connector, thereby ensuring the normal operation of electrical equipment and personnel safety. Furthermore, the insulating coating materials, such as epoxy powders and organic-inorganic composite coatings, exhibit excellent corrosion resistance. These coatings are resistant to corrosion by moisture, oxygen, and chemicals in the environment, thereby extending the service life of the connector plug.

[0047] In one embodiment, the connector plug further comprises a plurality of key positions 50, which are arranged along the circumference of the second connecting portion 30 on the outer sidewall of the second connecting portion 30. The key positions 50 are configured to align with the key position 50 slots on the connector receptacle. When the connector plug and the connector receptacle are mated, the key positions 50 are inserted into the key position 50 slots, and the connector plug and the connector receptacle are electrically connected. This arrangement can match the positions of different key positions 50 on the connector plug and meet the requirements of foolproofing on the connector, thus eliminating the need for redeveloping molds and reducing production costs.

[0048] In a second aspect, an embodiment of the present invention provides an energy storage device, which includes the above-mentioned connector plug.

[0049] By applying the technical solution of the present invention, the second connecting part 30 is configured to be rotatable at any angle relative to the main body 10. Therefore, when the second connecting part 30 is plugged into the connector socket, the output direction of the line can be adjusted by rotating the second connecting part 30, thereby facilitating the installation and adjustment of the connector, thereby improving the installation efficiency of the connector.

[0050] It should be noted that the terms used herein are only for describing specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the exemplary embodiments according to the present application. As used herein, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the singular form is also intended to include the plural form. In addition, it should be understood that when the terms "comprise" and / or "include" are used in this specification, they indicate the presence of features, steps, operations, devices, components and / or combinations thereof.

[0051] Unless otherwise specifically stated, the relative arrangement of the parts and steps, the numerical expressions and the numerical values set forth in these embodiments do not limit the scope of the present invention. At the same time, it should be understood that, for ease of description, the sizes of the various parts shown in the drawings are not drawn according to the actual proportional relationship. The techniques, methods and equipment known to those of ordinary skill in the relevant art may not be discussed in detail, but where appropriate, the techniques, methods and equipment should be considered as part of the authorization specification. In all examples shown and discussed here, any specific values should be interpreted as being merely exemplary and not as limitations. Therefore, other examples of the exemplary embodiments may have different values. It should be noted that similar numbers and letters represent similar items in the following figures, and therefore, once an item is defined in one figure, it does not need to be further discussed in subsequent figures.

[0052] In the description of the present invention, it needs to be understood that the directions or positional relationships indicated by directional words such as "front, back, up, down, left, right", "horizontal, vertical, vertical, horizontal" and "top, bottom" are usually based on the directions or positional relationships shown in the drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description. Unless otherwise specified, these directional words do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific direction or be constructed and operated in a specific direction. Therefore, they cannot be understood as limiting the scope of protection of the present invention; the directional words "inside and outside" refer to the inside and outside relative to the outline of each component itself.

[0053] For ease of description, spatially relative terms such as "above", "above", "on the upper surface of", "above", etc. may be used herein to describe the spatial positional relationship of a device or feature to other devices or features as shown in the figures. It should be understood that spatially relative terms are intended to include different orientations of the device in use or operation in addition to the orientation described in the figures. For example, if the device in the drawings is inverted, the device described as "above other devices or structures" or "above other devices or structures" will be positioned as "below other devices or structures" or "below other devices or structures". Thus, the exemplary term "above" can include both "above" and "below". The device can also be positioned in other different ways (rotated 90 degrees or in other orientations), and the spatially relative descriptions used here are interpreted accordingly.

[0054] In addition, it should be noted that the use of words such as "first" and "second" to limit components is only for the convenience of distinguishing the corresponding components. Unless otherwise stated, the above words have no special meaning and therefore cannot be understood as limiting the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0055] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. Those skilled in the art will readily appreciate that the present invention is susceptible to various modifications and variations. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, or improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present invention shall be included within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A connector plug, characterized in that: The connector plug comprises: A body, wherein one end of the body is provided with a first connecting portion, and the other end of the body is provided with a second connecting portion, the first connecting portion is used to connect to a cable, the second connecting portion is used to plug and mate with a connector socket, and the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion are electrically connected to each other; The second connecting portion can rotate at least 180° relative to the main body.

2. The connector plug according to claim 1, wherein: A plurality of annular protrusions are provided on one of the inner side wall of the second connecting part and the outer side wall of the main body, and the plurality of annular protrusions are arranged at intervals along the axial direction of the outer side wall of the main body. The plurality of annular protrusions cooperate with the other inner side wall of the second connecting part and the outer side wall of the main body to form a rotating structure, and the second connecting part and the main body rotate relative to each other through the rotating structure.

3. The connector plug according to claim 1, wherein: The second connecting portion has an annular structure abutting against the connector socket, and the diameter of the annular structure is R1, 29 mm ≤ R1 ≤ 30 mm.

4. The connector plug according to claim 1, wherein: An extending length of a connection point between the second connection portion and the connector socket along the axial direction of the second connection portion is L1, and 31.4 mm≤L1≤32.4 mm.

5. The connector plug according to claim 1, wherein: An extension length of the first connecting portion along a radial direction of the second connecting portion is L2, 31.7 mm ≤ L2 ≤ 32.7 mm and / or; The extending length of the connector plug along the axial direction of the first connecting portion is L3, 105.85 mm ≤ L3 ≤ 107.85 mm and / or; An axial extension length of the connector plug along the second connecting portion is L4, and 67.7 mm ≤ L4 ≤ 68.7 mm.

6. The connector plug according to claim 1, wherein: A limiting protrusion is provided at one end of the second connecting portion close to the main body, and a limiting groove corresponding to the limiting protrusion is provided on the main body. The limiting protrusion and the limiting groove are engaged with each other to limit the position of the second connecting portion relative to the main body.

7. The connector plug according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that: The main body includes a first section and a second section connected in sequence and set at an angle, the end of the first section away from the second section is connected to the first connecting part, the end of the second section away from the first section is connected to the second connecting part, and the second connecting part can be rotated at least 180° along the axis of the second section.

8. The connector plug according to claim 7, wherein: The connector plug also includes a buckle, which is swingably arranged on the outer side wall of the second section, and the swing axis of the buckle is perpendicular to the axis of the second section. The buckle is used to fix the connector plug to the connector socket.

9. The connector plug according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that: The material of the connector plug includes zinc-nickel alloy.

10. The connector plug according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that: The outer surface of the connector plug is provided with an insulating coating.

11. The connector plug according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that: The connector plug also has a plurality of key positions, which are arranged on the outer side wall of the second connecting portion along the circumference of the second connecting portion. The key positions are used to align with the key slots on the connector socket. When the connector plug is plugged into the connector socket, the key positions are plugged into the key slots, and the connector plug is electrically connected to the connector socket.

12. An energy storage device, characterized in that: The energy storage device comprises the connector plug according to any one of claims 1 to 11.

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