Electric vehicle battery socket connector
By using negative electrode tubes in the electric vehicle battery socket connector to shield the current and magnetic field of the positive electrode pin, combined with mirror symmetric design and redundant signal terminals, the existing electric vehicle connectors have solved the problems of unstable signal and poor anti-interference ability, achieving a more efficient battery connection and a better user experience.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422304868.2
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-09-21
- Publication Date
- 2025-09-05
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-09-21
AI Technical Summary
The existing electric vehicle connectors lack battery management systems, remote monitoring and diagnosis functions, and the signal transmission is unstable and the anti-interference ability is poor, making it difficult to adapt to the development of battery-swap electric vehicles.
An electric vehicle battery socket connector is designed, and a negative electrode tube is used to wrap the positive electrode pin to shield the current and magnetic field. It combines a mirror symmetrical structure and redundant signal terminals to achieve the stability of signal transmission and anti-interference ability.
It improves the stability and convenience of battery connection, improves the overall performance and user experience of electric vehicles, and ensures the accuracy and reliability of signal transmission.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of connectors, in particular to a battery socket connector for an electric vehicle. Background Art
[0002] With the rapid development of electric vehicle technology, the requirements for battery connectors are becoming increasingly higher, especially for the rapid plugging and unplugging of batteries, the stability of electrode contact, and the accuracy of signal transmission. The battery connectors in the existing technology mainly use ordinary plugs, most of which only have positive and negative poles, and lack battery management systems (BMS), remote monitoring and diagnosis, etc., which makes it difficult to adapt to the development of battery-swap electric vehicles. In order to be safer and more intelligent, it is necessary to add a battery management system, remote monitoring and diagnosis, etc. inside the battery and connect it to the vehicle. However, the current electric vehicle connectors basically have no signal terminals and are easily affected by the environment, resulting in unstable signal transmission and poor anti-interference ability. Utility Model Content
[0003] In response to the problems existing in the prior art, the utility model provides an electric vehicle battery socket connector, which, through optimized structural design, achieves vehicle and battery connection with strong anti-interference ability and stable signal transmission, and is easy to operate, thereby improving usage efficiency.
[0004] The present invention provides an electric vehicle battery socket connector, comprising a plug and a socket that are inserted into each other, the plug comprising a base, a positive pin being provided in the center of the base, a negative tube being designed on the outer ring of the positive pin, an insulating sleeve being provided between the positive pin and the negative tube for insulation, the negative tube being used to wrap and shield the current and magnetic field of the positive pin, and effectively improving the anti-interference ability of the signal terminal. Positioning guide posts are provided on the front and rear sides of the negative tube, a plurality of signal pins are provided on the side of the negative tube, the positioning guide posts and the signal pins are electrically connected to the PCB board inside the base, the positioning guide posts are used for grounding, and the signal pins are surrounded by a sheath to form a whole, effectively preventing the signal pins from being short-circuited by external objects and interfering with the signal. The socket comprising a base, the base being provided with a positive plug tube, a negative sleeve, a positioning conduit, and a signal tube that are sleeved with the positive pin, the negative tube, the positioning guide posts, and the signal pin, and the signal tube is electrically connected to the PCB board inside the base. The negative sleeve also wraps around the positive plug, effectively shielding the current and magnetic field of the positive pin and reducing interference with the signal terminal.
[0005] Furthermore, fixing holes are provided on the base and the seat, and a groove is provided on the base to surround the negative electrode sleeve, positioning guide tube, and sheath. A groove is provided on the seat to surround the negative electrode tube, positioning guide column, and signal pin. The groove is used to place a sealing ring so that the plug or socket can be sealed and installed on other components.
[0006] More preferably, the positive electrode pin and negative electrode tube are mounted within an injection molded part, which is secured to the base. The positioning guide pin is connected to a ground wire on the PCB, providing both positioning and grounding functions. The signal pin and positioning guide pin are electrically connected to a communication plug on the PCB via the PCB.
[0007] Optionally, the signal pins are divided into two groups, each group has 6 pins, and are symmetrically arranged on the left and right sides of the negative tube, and are all wrapped by a sheath to achieve blind insertion of the socket and plug in both directions.
[0008] Optionally, the sheath is provided with a notch.
[0009] Furthermore, the seat body protrudes upward to form a frame, and the frame wraps the negative electrode sleeve, positioning conduit, and signal tube to improve overall stability.
[0010] More preferably, an insulating sleeve is provided between the positive electrode plug and the negative electrode sleeve, and the insulating sleeve wraps the top end of the positive electrode plug to prevent contact with other objects.
[0011] More preferably, the signal tubes are divided into two groups, each group has 6 tubes, and are symmetrically arranged on the left and right sides of the negative sleeve, and are all wrapped by the base to form terminals to achieve blind insertion of sockets and plugs in both directions.
[0012] More preferably, the top ends of the positive electrode pin and the negative electrode tube are lower than the top end of the insulating sleeve to prevent contact with other objects, prevent accidental short circuit and discharge, and improve overall safety performance.
[0013] Compared to existing technologies, this new design positions the positive and negative power lines in the center of the socket or plug, shielding the current and magnetic field by wrapping the negative pole around the positive pole. This optimized signal transmission design ensures the accuracy and reliability of data communication. A mirrored design allows for reverse-direction blind insertion of the socket and plug, while redundant signal terminals significantly improve the stability and convenience of battery connection, enhancing the overall performance and user experience of electric vehicles. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0014] 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 ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying any creative work.
[0015] Figure 1 An overall schematic diagram provided for an embodiment of the present utility model;
[0016] Figure 2A separation diagram provided for an embodiment of the present utility model;
[0017] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of a male connector provided in an embodiment of the present utility model;
[0018] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of an exploded male connector provided in an embodiment of the present utility model;
[0019] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of a female connector provided in an embodiment of the present utility model;
[0020] Figure 6 A schematic diagram of an exploded female connector provided by an embodiment of the present utility model;
[0021] Figure 7 、 8 This is an overall cross-sectional view provided for an embodiment of the present utility model.
[0022] Among them, the reference numerals in the figures are:
[0023] 1. Plug; 11. Base; 111. Fixing hole; 112. Groove; 113. Insulation sleeve; 114. Sheath; 115. Injection molded part; 12. Positive pin; 13. Negative tube; 14. Signal pin; 141. PCB board; 142. Communication plug; 15. Positioning guide post; 2. Socket; 21. Base; 211. Frame; 22. Positive tube; 221. Insulation sleeve; 23. Negative sleeve; 24. Signal tube; 25. Positioning guide.
[0024] The above drawings illustrate specific embodiments of the present invention, which will be described in more detail below. These drawings and descriptions are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention in any way, but rather to illustrate the concepts of the present invention for those skilled in the art by reference to specific embodiments. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0025] 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 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 ordinary technicians in this field without making creative efforts are within the scope of protection of the present invention.
[0026] 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 also be an element centered. When an element is considered to be "connected" to another element, it may be directly connected to the other element or there may be an element centered at the same time. In contrast, when an element is referred to as being "directly on" another element, there is no intermediate element. The terms "vertical", "horizontal", "left", "right" and similar expressions used herein are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to be the only embodiment. The terms "upper end", "lower end", "left side", "right side", "front end", "rear end" and similar expressions used herein are positional relationships with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[0027] In order to make the technical solutions and advantages of the present invention more clear, the embodiments of the present invention will be described in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[0028] See also Figure 1-8 As shown, the utility model provides an electric vehicle battery socket connector, including a plug 1 and a socket 2 that are inserted into each other, the plug 1 including a base 11, a positive pin 12 is provided in the center of the base 11, a negative tube 13 is designed on the outer ring of the positive pin 12, an insulating sleeve 113 is provided between the positive pin 12 and the negative tube 13 for insulation, and the negative tube 13 is used to wrap and shield the current and magnetic field of the positive pin 12, thereby effectively improving the anti-interference ability of the signal terminal. Positioning guide posts 15 are provided on the front and back sides of the negative tube 13, and a number of signal pins 14 are provided on the side of the negative tube 13 to realize signal transmission. The positioning guide posts 15 and the signal pins 14 are electrically connected to the PCB board 141 inside the base 11, and the positioning guide posts 15 are used for grounding. The signal pins 14 are surrounded by the sheath 114 to effectively prevent the signal pins 14 from being short-circuited by external objects and interfering with the signal. As shown Figure 5 、 6 As shown, the socket 2 includes a base 21, which is equipped with a positive plug 22, a negative sleeve 23, a positioning guide 25, and a signal tube 24, which are connected to the positive pin 12, the negative tube 13, the positioning guide 15, and the signal pin 14. The signal tube 24 is electrically connected to the PCB board 141 inside the base 21. The negative sleeve 23 also covers the positive plug 22, effectively shielding the current and magnetic field of the positive pin 12, reducing interference with the signal terminal.
[0029] In this embodiment, if Figure 3 、 5As shown, the base 11 and the seat 21 are both provided with fixing holes 111, and the base 11 is provided with a groove 112 surrounding the negative electrode sleeve 23, the positioning guide tube 25, and the sheath 114. The sheath 114 has a notch. The seat 21 is provided with a groove 112 surrounding the negative electrode tube 13, the positioning guide post 15, and the signal pin 14. The groove 112 is used to place a sealing ring to ensure that the plug 1 or the socket 2 is sealed and installed on other components. Figure 7 、 8 As shown, the positive electrode pin 12 and the negative electrode tube 13 are installed in the injection molded part 115, the injection molded part 115 is fixed on the base 11, the positioning guide post 15 is connected to the ground wire on the PCB board 141, and the signal pin 14 and the positioning guide post 15 are electrically connected to the communication plug 142 on the PCB board 141 through the PCB board 141.
[0030] In this embodiment, the signal pins 14 are divided into two groups, each with six pins, and are symmetrically arranged on the left and right sides of the cathode tube 13, and are both covered by the sheath 114. In this embodiment, there is only one group of signal tubes 24, which matches the signal pins 14 and can achieve blind insertion of the socket 2 and the plug 1 in both directions.
[0031] like Figure 5 As shown, the base body 21 protrudes upward to form a surrounding frame 211, and the surrounding frame 211 wraps the negative electrode sleeve 23, the positioning guide tube 25, and the signal tube 24 to improve the overall stability.
[0032] like Figure 7 、 8 As shown, an insulating sleeve 221 is placed between the positive electrode insert 22 and the negative electrode sleeve 23. The insulating sleeve 221 wraps around the top of the positive electrode insert 22 to prevent contact with other objects. The tops of the positive electrode pin 12 and the negative electrode tube 13 are both lower than the top of the insulating sleeve 113, preventing contact with other objects, preventing accidental short circuits and discharges, and improving overall safety.
[0033] In order to have a more thorough and comprehensive understanding of the disclosed content of the utility model, its principle is further explained below in combination with the usage method.
[0034] In actual use, the socket 2 is usually fixed on the vehicle or battery. In this embodiment, the plug 1 is installed on the vehicle and connected to the vehicle's wires one by one. The socket 2 and the plug 1 adopt a mirror-symmetrical design, so they can be blindly plugged in and out and can be used normally. Figure 7 、 8 As shown, the terminals are connected normally, and the central positive and negative poles of the power adopt large-area contact to ensure the passage of large current and reduce heat. The negative sleeve 23 and the negative tube 13 wrap the positive plug 22 and the positive pin 12 to shield the current and magnetic field, reducing interference to the signal terminal on one side.
[0035] Those skilled in the art will readily identify other embodiments of the present invention after considering this specification and practicing this invention. This application is intended to cover any variations, uses, or adaptations of the present invention that adhere to the general principles of the present invention and include common knowledge or customary techniques in the art not disclosed herein. The description and examples are to be considered as exemplary only; the true scope and spirit of the present invention are indicated by the following claims.
[0036] It should be understood that the present invention is not limited to the precise structure described above and shown in the accompanying drawings, and various modifications and changes can be made without departing from the scope thereof. The scope of the present invention is limited only by the appended claims.
Claims
1. An electric vehicle battery socket connector, characterized in that: The invention comprises a plug (1) and a socket (2) which are inserted into each other, wherein the plug (1) comprises a base (11), a positive electrode pin (12) is arranged in the center of the base (11), a negative electrode tube (13) is arranged on the outer ring of the positive electrode pin (12), an insulating sleeve (113) is arranged between the positive electrode pin (12) and the negative electrode tube (13), positioning guide posts (15) are arranged on the front and rear sides of the negative electrode tube (13), a plurality of signal pins (14) are arranged on the side of the negative electrode tube (13), and the positioning guide posts (15), the signal pins (14) and the base are connected. (11) is electrically connected to the PCB board (141) inside, and the signal pin (14) is surrounded by a sheath (114) to form a whole; the socket (2) includes a base body (21), and the base body (21) is provided with a positive plug tube (22), a negative sleeve (23), a positioning guide tube (25), and a signal tube (24) that are sleeved with the positive pin (12), the negative tube (13), the positioning guide column (15), and the signal pin (14), and the signal tube (24) is electrically connected to the PCB board (141) inside the base body (21).
2. The electric vehicle battery socket connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The base (11) and the seat (21) are both provided with fixing holes (111), and the base (11) is provided with a groove (112) surrounding the negative electrode sleeve (23), the positioning guide tube (25), and the sheath (114). The seat (21) is provided with a groove (112) surrounding the negative electrode tube (13), the positioning guide column (15), and the signal pin (14), and the groove (112) is used to place a sealing ring.
3. The electric vehicle battery socket connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The positive electrode pin (12) and the negative electrode tube (13) are installed in the injection molded part (115), and the injection molded part (115) is fixed on the base (11). The positioning guide column (15) is connected to the ground wire on the PCB board (141), and the signal pin (14) and the positioning guide column (15) are electrically connected to the communication plug (142) on the PCB board (141) through the PCB board (141).
4. The electric vehicle battery socket connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The signal pins (14) are divided into two groups, each group having 6 pins, and are symmetrically arranged on the left and right sides of the negative tube (13), and are all wrapped by the sheath (114).
5. The electric vehicle battery socket connector according to claim 4, characterized in that: The sheath (114) is provided with a notch.
6. The electric vehicle battery socket connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The seat body (21) protrudes upward to form a surrounding frame (211), and the surrounding frame (211) wraps the negative electrode sleeve (23), the positioning guide tube (25), and the signal tube (24).
7. The electric vehicle battery socket connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: An insulating sleeve (221) is provided between the positive electrode insert (22) and the negative electrode sleeve (23), and the insulating sleeve (221) wraps the top end of the positive electrode insert (22).
8. The electric vehicle battery socket connector according to claim 4, characterized in that: The signal tubes (24) are divided into two groups, each group having 6 tubes, and are symmetrically arranged on the left and right sides of the negative electrode sleeve (23), and are all wrapped by the base body (21) to form terminals.
9. The electric vehicle battery socket connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top ends of the positive electrode pin (12) and the negative electrode tube (13) are both lower than the top end of the insulating sleeve (113).