Electric connection device and scooter

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of scooters, in particular to an electric connection device and a scooter. The electric connection device comprises a functional part which comprises a functional part shell, and the functional part shell is installed on a scooter body of the scooter; the interface is installed on the functional part shell, the interface is not located at the top of the functional part, and the interface is electrically connected with the scooter. According to the electric connection device, the interface and the functional part are integrated together, the interface does not need to occupy the space of a vehicle body independently, in addition, the shell of the functional part can play a certain role in shielding rainwater, and the probability that rainwater enters the interface to cause short circuit of the interface is reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of scooters, and in particular to an electrical connection device and a scooter. Background Art

[0002] With the rapid development of the electric scooter industry, the battery life of scooters has been significantly improved, allowing users to ride longer. At the same time, as people often need to carry various digital devices during daily travel, the problem of insufficient battery power has become increasingly prominent.

[0003] Currently, scooters are equipped with interfaces on their bodies, through which users can charge their digital products.

[0004] However, the interface is separately provided on the vehicle body and occupies a large space of the vehicle body. Utility Model Content

[0005] Based on this, the present application provides an electrical connection device and a scooter to solve the problem in the related art that the interface is separately set on the vehicle body and occupies a large space on the vehicle body.

[0006] In one aspect, the present application provides an electrical connection device, comprising:

[0007] The functional component includes a functional component housing, which is mounted on the body of the scooter;

[0008] The interface is installed on the functional component housing. The interface is not located on the top of the functional component. The interface is electrically connected to the scooter.

[0009] In a possible implementation, the interface is a plug-in interface, the functional component housing has a first cylindrical portion, the first cylindrical portion connects the interior of the functional component housing with the exterior of the functional component housing, and the plug-in interface passes through the first cylindrical portion.

[0010] In one possible implementation, the electrical connection device also includes a first waterproof plug, which is configured to block one end of the first cylindrical portion facing the outside of the functional component housing, and the first waterproof plug includes a first protrusion, which is embedded in one end of the first cylindrical portion facing the outside of the functional component housing.

[0011] In a possible implementation, a first sealing ring is provided at one end of the first cylindrical portion facing the outside of the functional component housing, the first protrusion passes through the first sealing ring, and the first sealing ring is clamped between the first protrusion and the first cylindrical portion.

[0012] In a possible implementation, the electrical connection device further includes an external shell, which is detachably connected to the functional component shell, and the interface is provided on the external shell.

[0013] In a possible implementation, the interface is a plug-in interface, the external shell has a second cylindrical portion, the second cylindrical portion connects the interior of the external shell with the exterior of the external shell, and the plug-in interface passes through the second cylindrical portion.

[0014] In a possible implementation, the electrical connection device further includes a charging cable, the charging cable is further provided with a first connector, the first connector is electrically connected to the plug interface, and a second sealing ring is provided on the first connector.

[0015] In a possible implementation, the interface is a magnetic interface, and the magnetic interface is provided on the functional component housing.

[0016] In a possible implementation, a guide groove is provided on the functional component housing, and the magnetic interface is provided at the bottom of the guide groove.

[0017] On the other hand, the present application also provides a scooter, comprising a vehicle body and the above-mentioned electrical connection device, wherein the functional component housing of the electrical connection device is sealed and mounted on the vehicle body.

[0018] The present application provides an electrical connection device and a scooter. The electrical connection device includes a functional component and an interface. The functional component housing is mounted on the scooter body, and the interface is mounted on the functional component housing. The interface is not located on top of the functional component, and the interface is electrically connected to the scooter. In this way, the electrical connection device integrates the interface and the functional component, and the interface does not need to occupy a separate space on the scooter body. In addition, the functional component housing can provide a certain degree of protection from rainwater, reducing the probability of rainwater entering the interface and causing a short circuit in the interface. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present application or the technical solutions in the prior art, a brief introduction will be given below to the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of the present application. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without any creative work.

[0020] Figure 1 A schematic structural diagram of a first electrical connection device provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0021] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of the electrical connection device after the first waterproof plug is removed;

[0022] Figure 3 for Figure 1 An exploded view of the electrical connection device shown;

[0023] Figure 4 A schematic structural diagram of the second housing provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0024] Figure 5 A schematic structural diagram of a first waterproof plug provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0025] Figure 6 A schematic structural diagram of a second electrical connection device provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0026] Figure 7 A schematic diagram of the connection between the external housing and the interface provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0027] Figure 8 for Figure 7 Exploded diagram;

[0028] Figure 9 A schematic diagram of a portion of the structure of a charging cable provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0029] Figure 10 This is a schematic structural diagram of a third electrical connection device provided in an embodiment of the present application.

[0030] Description of reference numerals:

[0031] 110 - functional part housing; 111 - first housing; 112 - second housing; 113 - combination key; 114 - first cylindrical portion; 115 - guide groove; 120 - external housing; 121 - third housing; 122 - fourth housing; 123 - second cylindrical portion;

[0032] 210 - interface; 220 - charging cable; 221 - first connector;

[0033] 310 - first waterproof plug; 311 - first protrusion; 320 - first sealing ring; 330 - second sealing ring. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0034] In order to make the purpose, technical solutions and advantages of the present application clearer, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be described in more detail below in conjunction with the drawings in the preferred embodiments of the present application. In the drawings, the same or similar reference numerals throughout represent the same or similar parts or parts with the same or similar functions. The described embodiments are part of the embodiments of the present application, not all of the embodiments. The embodiments described below with reference to the drawings are exemplary and are intended to be used to explain the present application, and should not be understood as limitations on the present application. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative work are within the scope of protection of this application. The embodiments of the present application are described in detail below in conjunction with the drawings.

[0035] In the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, the terms "mounted," "connected," and "connected" should be understood broadly. For example, they may refer to a fixed connection, an indirect connection via an intermediate medium, internal communication between two components, or an interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of these terms in this application based on specific circumstances.

[0036] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "upper", "lower", "front", "back", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", etc., indicating orientations or positional relationships, are orientations or positional relationships based on the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be understood as a limitation on this application.

[0037] The terms "first", "second" and "third" (if any) in the description and claims of this application and the above drawings are used to distinguish similar objects and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence.

[0038] In addition, the terms "comprises" and "having" and any variations thereof are intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion, for example, a process, method, system, product or display that includes a series of steps or elements is not necessarily limited to those steps or elements expressly listed but may include other steps or elements not expressly listed or inherent to such process, method, product or display.

[0039] In the prior art, scooters have ports installed on their bodies, allowing users to charge digital devices through them. However, these ports, when installed separately on the body, take up a large amount of space. Furthermore, in rainy or snowy weather, these ports are prone to water ingress and short circuits.

[0040] After repeated consideration and verification, the inventors discovered that if the interface is integrated into the functional component on the vehicle body, the interface does not need to occupy a separate space on the vehicle body. At the same time, the interface is not located on the top of the functional component housing. The functional component housing can provide some shielding against rainwater, reducing the probability of rainwater entering the interface and causing a short circuit.

[0041] In order to make the purpose, technical solutions and advantages of the present application clearer, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be described in more detail below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present application. In the drawings, the same or similar reference numerals throughout represent the same or similar parts or parts with the same or similar functions. The described embodiments are part of the embodiments of the present application, not all of the embodiments. The embodiments described below with reference to the drawings are exemplary and are intended to be used to explain the present application, and should not be understood as limitations on the present application. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative work are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0042] Reference Figures 1 to 4 As shown, the electrical connection device provided in an embodiment of the present application includes a functional component and an interface 210. The functional component includes a functional component housing 110, which is mounted on the body of the scooter. The interface 210 is mounted on the functional component housing 110, but is not located on top of the functional component. The interface 210 is electrically connected to the scooter.

[0043] Illustratively, the functional component can be a button module, the scooter's forehead, a shifter, or a pedal. When the functional component is the scooter's forehead, the interface 210 can be located at the front lower portion of the forehead. The interface 210 is located on the functional component to prevent it from being intruded by rain. This embodiment uses the button module as an example, but this does not limit the scope of protection. The functional component housing 110 can be secured to the scooter body by fastening with fasteners or snap-fit ​​connection, and this is not intended to be the only limitation.

[0044] As will be understood, the functional component further includes a combination button 113 and a circuit board. The circuit board is disposed within the functional component housing 110. The combination button 113 is movably mounted on the functional component housing 110 and electrically connected to the circuit board. The interface 210 on the functional component housing 110 can be electrically connected to the circuit board to achieve an electrical connection between the interface 210 and the scooter.

[0045] Exemplarily, the functional housing 110 includes a first housing 111 and a second housing 112 that are interlocked, the interface 210 can be provided on the second housing 112, and the combination button 113 can be movably mounted on the first housing 111. The type of the interface 210 can be USB or Type-C, etc., which is not limited here.

[0046] The electrical connection device provided in this embodiment integrates the interface 210 and the functional component. The electrical connection device not only has the function of the functional component but can also charge digital products through the interface 210. The interface 210 does not need to occupy space in the vehicle body separately. In addition, the functional component housing 110 can play a certain role in shielding rainwater, reducing the probability of rainwater entering the interface 210 and causing a short circuit in the interface 210.

[0047] In one embodiment, Figure 1-Figure 4 As shown, the interface 210 is a plug-in interface. The functional housing 110 has a first cylindrical portion 114 , which connects the interior of the functional housing 110 with the exterior of the functional housing 110 . The plug-in interface passes through the first cylindrical portion 114 .

[0048] Those skilled in the art will appreciate that the plug-in interface can be plugged into the connector of the charging cable 220 to achieve electrical connection between the interface 210 and the charging cable 220. The first cylindrical portion 114 can be integrally formed with the second housing 112 of the functional component housing 110. The cross-sectional shape and size of the first cylindrical portion 114 can match those of the interface 210. Once the interface 210 is inserted into the first cylindrical portion 114, it can be secured to the first cylindrical portion 114 through an interference fit.

[0049] Illustratively, one end of the plug interface facing the inside of the functional component housing 110 can be electrically connected to the circuit board of the functional component, and one end of the plug interface facing the outside of the functional component housing 110 can be used to be plugged into the connector of the charging cable 220.

[0050] With this structure, the first cylindrical portion 114 of the functional component housing 110 can reinforce the plug interface, so that the plug interface will not shake during the plugging and unplugging process with the charging cable 220, thereby ensuring a reliable electrical connection between the interface 210 and the functional component circuit board, and further ensuring a reliable electrical connection between the interface 210 and the scooter.

[0051] In a specific embodiment, Figure 1-Figure 5 As shown, the electrical connection device further includes a first waterproof plug 310, which is configured to block the end of the first cylindrical portion 114 facing the outside of the functional component housing 110. The first waterproof plug 310 includes a first protrusion 311, which is embedded in the end of the first cylindrical portion 114 facing the outside of the functional component housing 110.

[0052] The end of the first cylindrical portion 114 facing the exterior of the functional component housing 110 extends beyond the interface 210, so that the first protrusion 311 of the first waterproof plug 310 does not interfere with the interface 210 after being inserted into the first cylindrical portion 114. The first waterproof plug 310 can be made of an elastic material such as silicone or rubber. The cross-sectional shape and size of the first protrusion 311 can match the end of the first cylindrical portion 114 facing the exterior of the functional component housing 110. After being inserted into the first cylindrical portion 114, the first protrusion 311 can be fixed to the first cylindrical portion 114 through an interference fit.

[0053] Schematically, the first waterproof plug 310 also includes an eaves extending from the first protrusion 311 on all sides. The eaves can be located at one end of the first waterproof plug 310 facing the outside of the functional part housing 110. The eaves can be against the functional part housing 110 to limit the depth of the first protrusion 311 extending into the first cylindrical portion 114.

[0054] The first waterproof plug 310 can block one end of the first cylindrical portion 114 facing the outside of the functional component housing 110 to prevent water from entering the interface 210 .

[0055] In other embodiments, a cover can be installed on the functional component housing 110, and the cover can be slidably connected or rotatably connected to the functional component housing 110. By adjusting the position of the cover, the cover can block the first cylindrical portion 114 or expose the first cylindrical portion 114 to prevent water from entering the interface 210 in the first cylindrical portion 114.

[0056] In a more specific embodiment, Figure 2 and Figure 4 As shown, a first sealing ring 320 is provided at one end of the first cylindrical portion 114 facing the outside of the functional component housing 110 , the first protrusion 311 is provided through the first sealing ring 320 , and the first sealing ring 320 is clamped between the first protrusion 311 and the first cylindrical portion 114 .

[0057] The first sealing ring 320 can be secured to the first cylindrical portion 114 by bonding or hot-melting. The material of the first sealing ring 320 can be an elastic material such as silicone or rubber. When the first protrusion 311 of the first waterproof plug 310 is embedded in the first cylindrical portion 114, the first protrusion 311 and the first cylindrical portion 114 jointly squeeze the first sealing ring 320. The elastic deformation of the first sealing ring 320 improves the sealing effect of the first waterproof plug 310 on the first cylindrical portion 114, further preventing water from entering the joints in the first cylindrical portion 114.

[0058] When the interface 210 and the connector of the charging cable 220 are plugged into each other, the connector of the charging cable 220 extends into the first cylindrical portion 114 and passes through the first sealing ring 320 . The first sealing ring 320 can also achieve a seal between the connector and the first cylindrical portion 114 .

[0059] In one embodiment, Figure 6-Figure 8 As shown, the electrical connection device further includes an external housing 120 , which is detachably connected to the functional component housing. The interface 210 is provided on the external housing 120 .

[0060] Among them, the external shell 120 can be in a suitable shape such as a columnar or cubic shape. The external shell 120 and the functional part shell can be connected by means of threads, fasteners, or snap-fitting. Exemplarily, magnetic contacts can be respectively provided on the external shell 120 and the functional part shell, the magnetic contacts on the external shell 120 are electrically connected to the interface 210, and the magnetic contacts on the functional part shell are electrically connected to the circuit board of the functional part, and the electrical connection between the interface 210 and the circuit board can be achieved through the magnetic contacts on the external shell 120 and the functional part shell. Alternatively, after the external shell 120 and the functional part shell are connected, a data cable can be used to connect the interface 210 and the circuit board respectively, and the data cable is provided through the functional part shell and the external shell 120.

[0061] In this structure, the external housing 120 is detachably connected to the functional housing. The user can place the external housing 120 on the functional housing or remove the external housing 120 from the functional housing as needed, and the use of the electrical connection device is more flexible.

[0062] In a specific embodiment, Figure 6-Figure 8 As shown, the interface 210 is a plug-in interface. The external housing 120 has a second cylindrical portion 123 . The second cylindrical portion 123 connects the interior of the external housing 120 with the exterior of the external housing 120 . The plug-in interface passes through the second cylindrical portion 123 .

[0063] Illustratively, the external housing 120 includes a third housing 121 and a fourth housing 122 that interlock with each other, and the second cylindrical portion 123 can be integrally formed on the fourth housing 122. The cross-sectional shape and size of the second cylindrical portion 123 can match those of the interface 210. When the interface 210 passes through the second cylindrical portion 123, it can be fixed to the second cylindrical portion 123 through an interference fit.

[0064] Optionally, a first sealing ring may be provided between the third housing 121 and the fourth housing 122 of the external housing 120 to ensure the sealing of the external housing 120. A second sealing ring may be provided between the outer shell and the functional component housing to ensure the sealing between the outer shell and the functional component housing.

[0065] The external housing 120 can reinforce the plug interface through the second cylindrical portion 123, so that the plug interface will not shake during the plugging and unplugging process with the charging cable 220, ensuring a reliable electrical connection between the interface 210 and the scooter.

[0066] In a possible implementation, the end of the second cylindrical portion 123 facing the outside of the external housing 120 may be sealed by a second waterproof plug to prevent water from entering the interface 210 .

[0067] In one possible implementation, Figure 9 As shown, the electrical connection device further includes a charging cable 220. The charging cable 220 is further provided with a first connector 221, which is electrically connected to the plug interface, and a second sealing ring 330 is provided on the first connector 221.

[0068] The type of first connector 221 matches the type of the plug interface. When the first connector 221 of the charging cable 220 is plugged into the plug interface, the second sealing ring 330 on the first connector 221 extends into the cylindrical portion of the corresponding housing. The second sealing ring 330 can be made of an elastic material such as silicone or rubber. The first connector 221 and the cylindrical portion jointly squeeze the second sealing ring 330, and the elastic deformation of the second sealing ring 330 achieves a seal between the first connector 221 and the corresponding housing.

[0069] It is worth mentioning that when a first sealing ring 320 is provided on the cylindrical portion, after the first joint 221 and the plug-in interface are electrically connected to each other, the second sealing ring 330 is located on the side of the first sealing ring 320 facing the outside of the corresponding shell, avoiding interference between the first sealing ring 320 and the second sealing ring 330.

[0070] In one embodiment, Figure 10 As shown, the interface 210 is a magnetic interface, which is provided on the functional component housing 110 .

[0071] Accordingly, the connector of the charging cable 220 is a magnetic connector, and the interface 210 is connected to the connector by magnetic attraction. Schematically, the magnetic interface includes multiple magnetic contacts, each end of which extends from the functional component housing 110, and the functional component housing 110 is sealed from the sidewalls of the magnetic contacts.

[0072] Through the above arrangement, when the magnetic interface contacts external water, the water will not flow into the interior of the functional component housing 110 and will not cause a short circuit in the interface 210 .

[0073] In a specific embodiment, Figure 10 As shown, a guide groove 115 is provided on the functional component housing 110 , and the magnetic interface is provided at the bottom of the guide groove 115 .

[0074] Schematically, the cross-sectional dimensions of the guide groove 115 match the dimensions of the magnetic connector of the charging cable 220 corresponding to the magnetic interface, and the end of the magnetic connector can be electrically connected to the magnetic interface after extending into the guide groove 115.

[0075] The guide groove 115 on the functional component housing 110 can guide and limit the magnetic connector of the charging cable 220, thereby improving the reliability of the electrical connection between the connector of the charging cable 220 and the interface 210.

[0076] The present application also provides a scooter, comprising a body and the above-mentioned electrical connection device, wherein a functional component housing 110 of the electrical connection device is sealed and mounted on the body.

[0077] The scooter provided in the present application adopts the above-mentioned electrical connection device, so the user can charge the digital product through the interface 210 of the electrical connection device, and the interface 210 does not occupy the space of the scooter body.

[0078] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present application, rather than to limit them. Although the present application has been described in detail with reference to the aforementioned embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that they can still modify the technical solutions described in the aforementioned embodiments, or make equivalent replacements for some or all of the technical features therein. These modifications or replacements do not deviate the essence of the corresponding technical solutions from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present application.

Claims

1. An electrical connection device, characterized in that: include: A functional component, comprising a functional component housing (110), wherein the functional component housing (110) is mounted on a body of the scooter; An interface (210) is installed on the functional component housing (110), the interface (210) is not located on the top of the functional component, and the interface (210) is electrically connected to the scooter.

2. The electrical connection device according to claim 1, characterized in that The interface (210) is a plug-in interface, the functional component housing (110) has a first cylindrical portion (114), the first cylindrical portion (114) connects the interior of the functional component housing (110) with the exterior of the functional component housing (110), and the plug-in interface passes through the first cylindrical portion (114).

3. The electrical connection device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The electrical connection device also includes a first waterproof plug (310), which is configured to block one end of the first cylindrical portion (114) facing the outside of the functional component housing (110), and the first waterproof plug (310) includes a first protrusion (311), which is embedded in one end of the first cylindrical portion (114) facing the outside of the functional component housing (110).

4. The electrical connection device according to claim 3, characterized in that: A first sealing ring (320) is provided at one end of the first cylindrical portion (114) facing the outside of the functional component housing (110), the first protrusion (311) is provided through the first sealing ring (320), and the first sealing ring (320) is clamped between the first protrusion (311) and the first cylindrical portion (114).

5. The electrical connection device according to claim 1, characterized in that The electrical connection device further comprises an external shell (120), the external shell (120) is detachably connected to the functional component shell (110), and the interface (210) is arranged on the external shell (120).

6. The electrical connection device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The interface (210) is a plug-in interface, the external shell (120) has a second cylindrical portion (123), the second cylindrical portion (123) connects the interior of the external shell (120) with the exterior of the external shell (120), and the plug-in interface passes through the second cylindrical portion (123).

7. The electrical connection device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The electrical connection device further comprises a charging cable (220), the charging cable (220) further being provided with a first connector (221), the first connector (221) being electrically connected to the plug interface, and a second sealing ring (330) being provided on the first connector (221).

8. The electrical connection device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The interface (210) is a magnetic interface, and the magnetic interface is arranged on the functional component housing (110).

9. The electrical connection device according to claim 8, characterized in that: A guide groove (115) is provided on the functional component housing (110), and the magnetic interface is provided at the bottom of the guide groove (115).

10. A scooter, characterized in that: The invention comprises a vehicle body and the electrical connection device according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein a functional part housing (110) of the electrical connection device is sealed and mounted on the vehicle body.

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