Tool open straight head energy storage connector

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of electric connection, in particular to a tool open straight head energy storage connector, which comprises a plastic shell, a power connection element, a wiring assembly and a locking assembly, an insertion cavity is arranged at one end of the plastic shell, a wiring cavity is arranged at the other end of the plastic shell, an insertion sleeve is arranged in the insertion cavity, one end of the insertion sleeve is communicated with the wiring cavity, and the other end of the insertion sleeve is communicated with the locking assembly. The wiring assembly is arranged in the wiring cavity, and the power connection element is arranged in the plugging sleeve; a locking bin is arranged on the side, located in the inserting cavity, of the plastic shell, the locking assembly comprises a sliding block, a lock catch, a spring and a baffle, the sliding block is slidably arranged in the locking bin, one end of the lock catch is connected with the sliding block, the other end of the lock catch extends to the inserting cavity, the baffle is arranged at one end of the locking bin, and the two ends of the spring abut against the sliding block and the baffle respectively; an insertion hole is formed in one end of the locking bin, and an ejector pin is inserted into the insertion hole to push the sliding block to slide in the locking bin. Locking can be opened only through a special tool, the safety of inserting connection is ensured, and the inserting hole is specially designed for an unlocking tool.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of electrical connection, in particular to a tool-straightened energy storage connector. Background Art

[0002] Energy storage connectors are crucial components in energy storage systems, specifically designed to connect and transmit energy. Specifically, they establish reliable power connections between energy storage devices, battery packs, inverters, and other related equipment. This role is crucial because they must meet the stringent requirements of high-power energy storage systems for high current, low resistance, high reliability, and safety.

[0003] Energy storage connectors typically feature high-current plug and socket designs to ensure efficient power transmission and connection stability. The design principle is based on the needs of power transmission and data communication, with a particular emphasis on low resistance, high conductivity, and good thermal tolerance to reduce energy loss and heat generation. Furthermore, the robustness of the mechanical structure is also key to the design to ensure the reliability and stability of the connection under various environmental conditions. While ensuring the robustness of the mechanical structure connection, a locking structure is required. However, existing locking structures are typically pressed, which poses a safety hazard when used by non-professionals. Therefore, improvements are needed to the existing energy storage connector structure. Utility Model Content

[0004] To solve the above problem, the utility model has a socket at one end of the lock chamber for inserting a pin to push the slider to slide inside the lock chamber. A special tool is required to unlock the lock to ensure the safety of the plug. The socket is designed for the unlocking tool. Through precise insertion, it can effectively push the internal slider to slide smoothly in the lock chamber, realizing the rapid locking and unlocking of the connector.

[0005] The technical solution adopted by the present utility model is: a tool-opened straight-head energy storage connector, comprising a plastic shell, an electrical connection element, a wiring assembly and a locking assembly, wherein a plug-in cavity is provided at one end of the plastic shell and a wiring cavity is provided at the other end, the plug-in cavity is provided with a plug-in sleeve, one end of the plug-in sleeve is communicated with the wiring cavity, the wiring assembly is arranged in the wiring cavity, and the electrical connection element is arranged in the plug-in sleeve; a locking bin is provided on one side of the plug-in cavity of the plastic shell, the locking assembly comprises a slider, a lock buckle, a spring and a baffle, the slider is slidably arranged in the locking bin, one end of the lock buckle is connected to the slider and the other end extends to the plug-in cavity, the baffle is provided at one end of the locking bin, and the two ends of the spring respectively abut the slider and the baffle; a jack is provided at one end of the locking bin for inserting a pin to push the slider to slide in the locking bin.

[0006] A further improvement to the above solution is that the wall surface of the plug-in cavity is provided with plug-in orientation strips, and two plug-in orientation strips are provided, and the two plug-in orientation strips are arranged on both sides of the plug-in cavity opposite to each other.

[0007] A further improvement to the above solution is that one end of the plug-in sleeve extends out of the plug-in cavity, a sealing groove is provided at the end of the plug-in sleeve, and a plug-in sealing ring is provided on the sealing groove.

[0008] A further improvement to the above scheme is that the power connection element includes a power connection sleeve, a wiring sleeve and a plug-in positioning column. The power connection sleeve is arranged in the plug-in sleeve, one end of the wiring sleeve is connected to the power connection sleeve, and the other end extends toward the wiring assembly. The plug-in positioning column is arranged at the axis center of the power connection sleeve.

[0009] A further improvement to the above solution is that a connecting sleeve is provided at one end of the wiring sleeve, a fixing disk is provided at one end of the plug-in positioning column, one end of the power connection sleeve is provided on the connecting sleeve, and the fixing disk is fixed on the connecting sleeve.

[0010] A further improvement to the above solution is that a threaded portion is provided on the periphery of the wiring cavity, a sealing groove is provided between the threaded portion and the outside of the plug-in cavity, and a wiring sealing ring is provided on the sealing groove.

[0011] A further improvement to the above solution is that the wiring assembly includes a locking sleeve, a sealing sleeve and a threaded sleeve, the locking sleeve is arranged in the threaded sleeve, the sealing sleeve is arranged in the locking sleeve, and one end of the threaded sleeve is connected to the threaded part.

[0012] A further improvement to the above solution is that a pressing slope is provided at one end of the threaded sleeve, and the locking sleeve is provided with a clamping portion close to the pressing slope, and the clamping portion clamps the sealing sleeve under the action of the pressing slope.

[0013] A further improvement to the above solution is that a sliding cavity is provided in the locking chamber, and the slider is provided with a sliding portion, and the sliding portion is slidably provided in the sliding cavity.

[0014] A further improvement to the above solution is that a card slot is provided at one end of the locking bin, and the baffle is provided with a buckle, and the buckle is used to fit on the card slot to close one end of the locking bin.

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

[0016] Compared with the existing energy storage connectors, the present invention adopts a plastic shell structure design, which not only ensures the overall lightweight and cost-effectiveness of the connector, but also effectively isolates the plug-in and wiring areas through the finely divided plug-in cavity and wiring cavity inside, avoids electrical interference, and improves electrical performance. The setting of the plug-in sleeve makes the plug-in process smoother, reduces the risk of wear and poor contact. The locking assembly realizes reliable locking and unlocking of the connector plug-in state through the coordinated action of the slider, lock, spring and baffle. When the connector is correctly plugged in, the lock automatically engages to ensure a stable connection; when unlocking is required, the slider can be easily unlocked by inserting the external ejector pin into the jack, which is simple and quick to operate. The addition of the spring not only provides the reset force of the lock, but also enhances the stability and durability of the lock. A jack is provided at one end of the locking bin of the present invention for inserting the ejector pin to push the slider to slide in the locking bin. Special tools are required to unlock and ensure the safety of the connection. The socket is designed for the unlocking tool. Through precise insertion, it can effectively push the internal slider to slide smoothly in the lock chamber to achieve rapid locking and unlocking of the connector. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the straight-end energy storage connector of the utility model tool;

[0018] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Exploded diagram of the straight energy storage connector with a middle tool;

[0019] Figure 3 for Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the main view of the straight energy storage connector with a middle tool;

[0020] Figure 4 for Figure 3 Cross-sectional view of AA;

[0021] Figure 5 for Figure 3 Cross-sectional view of the BB.

[0022] Explanation of the accompanying drawings: plastic shell 1, plug-in cavity 11, plug-in orientation strip 111, wiring cavity 12, threaded portion 121, sealing groove 122, plug-in sleeve 13, sealing groove 131, plug-in sealing ring 132, locking chamber 14, jack 141, sliding cavity 142, card slot 143, power connection element 2, power connection sleeve 21, wiring sleeve 22, connecting sleeve 221, plug-in positioning column 23, fixing disk 231, wiring assembly 3, locking sleeve 31, sealing sleeve 32, threaded sleeve 33, tightening slope 331, clamping portion 332, locking assembly 4, slider 41, sliding portion 411, lock buckle 42, spring 43, baffle 44, buckle 441. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0023] To facilitate understanding of the present invention, a more comprehensive description of the present invention will be provided below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The drawings illustrate preferred embodiments of the present invention. However, the present invention can be implemented in many different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided to facilitate a more thorough and comprehensive understanding of the disclosure of the present invention.

[0024] It should be noted that when an element is referred to as being “fixed to” another element, it may be directly on the other element or there may be an intermediate element. When an element is referred to as being “connected to” another element, it may be directly connected to the other element or there may be an intermediate element.

[0025] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meanings as those commonly understood by those skilled in the art to which this invention pertains. The terms used herein in the specification of this invention are only for the purpose of describing specific embodiments and are not intended to limit this invention. Figures 1 to 5As shown, in one embodiment of the present invention, a tool-opened straight energy storage connector is provided, comprising a molded case 1, an electrical connection element 2, a wiring assembly 3, and a locking assembly 4. One end of the molded case 1 is provided with a plug-in cavity 11, and the other end is provided with a wiring cavity 12. The plug-in cavity 11 is provided with a plug-in sleeve 13, and one end of the plug-in sleeve 13 is connected to the wiring cavity 12. The wiring assembly 3 is provided in the wiring cavity 12, and the electrical connection element 2 is provided in the plug-in sleeve 13; the molded case 1 is located in the plug-in cavity 11. A locking bin 14 is provided on one side, and the locking assembly 4 includes a slider 41, a lock catch 42, a spring 43 and a baffle 44. The slider 41 is slidably provided in the locking bin 14, one end of the lock catch 42 is connected to the slider 41, and the other end extends to the plug-in cavity 11. The baffle 44 is provided at one end of the locking bin 14, and the two ends of the spring 43 respectively abut the slider 41 and the baffle 44; a socket 141 is provided at one end of the locking bin 14 for inserting a pin to push the slider 41 to slide in the locking bin 14. The present invention adopts a plastic shell 1 structural design, which not only ensures the overall lightweight and cost-effectiveness of the connector, but also effectively isolates the plug-in and wiring areas through the finely divided plug-in cavity 11 and wiring cavity 12 inside it, avoids electrical interference, and improves electrical performance. The provision of the plug sleeve 13 makes the plug-in process smoother, reduces the risk of wear and poor contact. The locking assembly 4 realizes reliable locking and unlocking of the connector plug-in state through the coordinated action of the slider 41, the lock 42, the spring 43 and the baffle 44. When the connector is correctly plugged in, the lock 42 automatically engages to ensure a firm connection; when unlocking is required, the slider 41 is pushed by inserting the external ejector pin into the socket 141 to easily unlock the connector, which is simple and quick to operate. The addition of the spring 43 not only provides a reset force for the lock 42, but also enhances the stability and durability of the lock. A socket 141 is provided at one end of the locking chamber 14 of the utility model for inserting the ejector pin to push the slider 41 to slide in the locking chamber 14. Special tools are required to unlock and ensure the safety of the plug-in. The socket 141 is specially designed for unlocking tools. Through precise insertion, it can effectively push the internal slider 41 to slide smoothly in the locking chamber 14, thereby realizing rapid locking and unlocking of the connector.

[0026] The wall of the plug-in cavity 11 is provided with a plug-in orientation strip 111. There are two plug-in orientation strips 111, which are arranged on both sides of the plug-in cavity 11. In this embodiment, the connector is ensured to be accurately aligned along the predetermined trajectory during the insertion process, effectively preventing damage or poor contact caused by misaligned insertion. At the same time, the plug-in orientation strip 111 acts as a physical guide, simplifying the operator's installation steps, reducing the requirements for operating skills, and improving work efficiency and installation success rate. In addition, this design also enhances the structural stability of the connector, and can still maintain reliable electrical connection and mechanical strength under long-term use or in harsh environments.

[0027] One end of the plug-in sleeve 13 extends out of the plug-in cavity 11, and a sealing groove 131 is provided at the end of the plug-in sleeve 13, and a plug-in sealing ring 132 is provided on the sealing groove 131. In this embodiment, the sealing groove 131 at the end of the plug-in sleeve 13 and the matching plug-in sealing ring 132 constitute a high-efficiency sealing system, which effectively prevents harmful substances such as dust and moisture in the external environment from invading the interior of the connector, protects the precision components and circuits inside the connector, and extends the service life of the product. The combination of the sealing groove 131 and the plug-in sealing ring 132 also enhances the sealing performance of the connector during the plug-in and unplugging process, reduces the risk of sealing failure caused by the plug-in and unplugging action, and ensures reliable connection and stable transmission of the connector in high-intensity or frequent use scenarios.

[0028] The power connection element 2 includes a power connection sleeve 21, a wiring sleeve 22, and a plug-in positioning post 23. The power connection sleeve 21 is disposed within the plug-in sleeve 13. One end of the wiring sleeve 22 is connected to the power connection sleeve 21, and the other end extends toward the wiring assembly 3. The plug-in positioning post 23 is disposed at the axis of the power connection sleeve 21. Specifically, a connecting sleeve 221 is disposed at one end of the wiring sleeve 22, and a fixing disk 231 is disposed at one end of the plug-in positioning post 23. One end of the power connection sleeve 21 is disposed on the connecting sleeve 221, and the fixing disk 231 is fixed to the connecting sleeve 221. In this embodiment, the nested design of the power connection sleeve 21 and the plug-in sleeve 13 enhances the stability and reliability of the electrical connection and effectively resists interference with contact performance caused by external environmental factors. The extended design of the wiring sleeve 22 not only optimizes the cable layout, but also facilitates precise docking with the wiring assembly 3, reducing assembly difficulty and error rate. In particular, the insertion positioning post 23, located at the axis of the power connection sleeve 21, combined with the fastening method of the fixing plate 231 and the connecting sleeve 221, ensures precise alignment and secure locking of the connector during insertion, preventing poor contact caused by vibration or impact. This design not only improves the overall durability of the connector, but also significantly enhances energy transmission efficiency and safety.

[0029] The wiring cavity 12 is provided with a threaded portion 121 on its outer periphery. A sealing groove 122 is provided between the threaded portion 121 and the exterior of the plug-in cavity 11. A wiring sealing ring 123 is provided on the sealing groove 122. The wiring assembly 3 comprises a locking sleeve 31, a sealing sleeve 32, and a threaded sleeve 33. The locking sleeve 31 is disposed within the threaded sleeve 33, and the sealing sleeve 32 is disposed within the locking sleeve 31. One end of the threaded sleeve 33 is connected to the threaded portion 121. A compression slope 331 is provided on one end of the threaded sleeve 33. The locking sleeve 31 is provided with a clamping portion 332 adjacent to the compression slope 331. The clamping portion 332 clamps the sealing sleeve 32 against the compression slope 331. In this embodiment, the threaded portion 121 is tightly coupled to the sealing groove 122 and the wiring sealing ring 123 on the exterior of the plug-in cavity 11, effectively preventing moisture, dust, and other impurities from the external environment from entering the connector, ensuring the stability and security of the electrical connection. The precise combination of the locking sleeve 31 , the sealing sleeve 32 and the threaded sleeve 33 achieves efficient clamping of the sealing sleeve 32 through the interaction between the pressing inclined surface 331 and the clamping portion 332 , thereby further enhancing the sealing effect.

[0030] The locking chamber 14 is provided with a sliding cavity 142, and the slider 41 is provided with a sliding portion 411, which is slidably arranged in the sliding cavity 142. In this embodiment, the slider 41 is allowed to move smoothly within the sliding cavity 142, which not only achieves fast and precise positioning and locking of the connector, but also enhances the smoothness and reliability of the connection process. The precise fit between the sliding cavity 142 and the sliding portion 411 effectively prevents loosening or misalignment during the connection process, ensuring the continued stable operation of the energy storage connector in high-load and high-vibration environments.

[0031] One end of the locking chamber 14 is provided with a slot 143, and the baffle 44 is provided with a buckle 441, which is used to engage with the slot 143 to close one end of the locking chamber 14. In this embodiment, by simply and precisely snapping the buckle 441 on the baffle 44 into the slot 143 of the locking chamber 14, the locking assembly 4 is quickly closed and locked, effectively preventing connection interruption or damage caused by unauthorized operation or accidental touch, and enhancing the stability and reliability of the device operation.

[0032] The above embodiments merely illustrate several implementations of the present invention. While the descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the present invention. It should be noted that a person skilled in the art would be able to make numerous variations and improvements without departing from the concept of the present invention, all of which fall within the scope of protection of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present invention shall be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A tool-straightened energy storage connector, characterized in that: The jack is provided at one end of the lock chamber, and the two ends of the spring are respectively against the slider and the baffle; a socket is provided at one end of the lock chamber for inserting a pin to push the slider to slide in the lock chamber.

2. The tool-straightened energy storage connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The wall surface of the plug-in cavity is provided with plug-in orientation strips, and two plug-in orientation strips are provided. The two plug-in orientation strips are arranged on both sides of the plug-in cavity relatively.

3. The tool-straightened energy storage connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: One end of the plug-in sleeve extends out of the plug-in cavity, a sealing groove is provided at the end of the plug-in sleeve, and a plug-in sealing ring is provided on the sealing groove.

4. The tool-straightened energy storage connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The power connection element includes a power connection sleeve, a wiring sleeve and a plug-in positioning column. The power connection sleeve is arranged in the plug-in sleeve. One end of the wiring sleeve is connected to the power connection sleeve and the other end extends toward the wiring assembly. The plug-in positioning column is arranged at the axis of the power connection sleeve.

5. The tool-straightened energy storage connector according to claim 4, characterized in that: One end of the wiring sleeve is provided with a connecting sleeve, one end of the plug-in positioning column is provided with a fixing disk, one end of the power connection sleeve is provided on the connecting sleeve, and the fixing disk is fixed on the connecting sleeve.

6. The tool-straightened energy storage connector according to claim 5, characterized in that: A threaded portion is provided on the outer periphery of the wiring cavity, a sealing groove is provided between the threaded portion and the outside of the plug-in cavity, and a wiring sealing ring is provided on the sealing groove.

7. The tool-straightened energy storage connector according to claim 6, characterized in that: The wiring assembly includes a locking sleeve, a sealing sleeve and a threaded sleeve. The locking sleeve is arranged in the threaded sleeve. The sealing sleeve is arranged in the locking sleeve. One end of the threaded sleeve is connected to the threaded part.

8. The tool-straightened energy storage connector according to claim 7, characterized in that: One end of the threaded sleeve is provided with a pressing inclined surface, and the locking sleeve is provided with a clamping portion close to the pressing inclined surface. The clamping portion clamps the sealing sleeve under the action of the pressing inclined surface.

9. The tool-straightened energy storage connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: A sliding cavity is provided in the locking bin, and the slider is provided with a sliding portion, and the sliding portion is slidably provided in the sliding cavity.

10. The tool-straightened energy storage connector according to claim 9, characterized in that: One end of the locking bin is provided with a slot, and the baffle is provided with a buckle, and the buckle is used to fit on the slot to close one end of the locking bin.

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