Split type electric connection joint

Abstract

The utility model relates to a split type electric connection joint. The electrical connection joint includes two separate plugs (e.g., a power plug and a signal plug) that are connected in a turnable manner. According to the utility model, through the split type, the electric connection joint can be made to be smaller so as to be convenient to assemble, and the hole on the vehicle body can also be made to be smaller.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present utility model relates to the field of vehicles. Specifically, the present utility model relates to an electrical connection for a vehicle. BACKGROUND

[0002] The voltage of the electrical system of a conventional motor vehicle is generally 12 V, and it uses a standard electrical connection and contact system suitable for 12 V.

[0003] For modern motor vehicles, in particular electric vehicles, the voltage of the electrical system can be 48 V, which requires a large insulation distance between the terminals of the electrical connection of the electrical system, in particular the power terminals and the signal terminals, so that the electrical connection is generally large. The problem at present is that the plug for 48 V applications cannot pass through the small hole currently provided on the vehicle body. Therefore, in the application of these vehicles, the electrical connection must currently be used to a certain size, and the hole on the vehicle body must also be made larger so that the connection can pass through the hole on the vehicle body together with the cable and be inserted into the electrical control unit of the corresponding application.

[0004] There is a need to reduce the size of the electrical connection of the electrical system of a motor vehicle. SUMMARY

[0005] The object of the present utility model is to overcome the disadvantages of the electrical connection of the prior art. To this end, the present utility model provides a split electrical connection comprising two separate pin-terminal plugs, for example a power plug and a signal plug, which are connected in a reversible manner.

[0006] According to an embodiment, the two smaller separate plugs, for example the power plug and the signal plug, each contain a part of the electrical connection, which respectively comprises a plug housing and a terminal accommodated therein, and the two plug housings are snapped or clamped together. Specifically, the two plug housings are respectively provided with structural elements, for example guide rails, which cause the two separate plugs to be snap-connected, the two guide rails being able to engage with each other in a sliding manner, so that the two plug housings are snapped or clamped together. For example, the portions of the two guide rails that engage with each other are respectively configured as a male structure and a female structure, such as a guide rib and a guide groove. Preferably, the rib is provided with a snap / catch portion at the end.

[0007] According to an embodiment, the two smaller separate plugs, for example the power plug and the signal plug, are stacked on each other when connected, with the guide rails being arranged on the surfaces of the two plug housings that face each other. According to other embodiments, the two smaller separate plugs, for example the power plug and the signal plug, can also be in other configurations when connected, with the guide rails being arranged at other positions of the two plug housings.

[0008] According to the electrical connection according to the utility model, the first separate plug and the second separate plug (for example, a power plug and a signal plug) can pass through the holes on the vehicle body respectively and individually to be electrically connected with the vehicle motor, for example, when installing the vehicle tail door motor. Then, the two smaller separate plugs (the power plug and the signal plug) can be combined together by means of the buckle connection parts (and the guide rails for guiding, for example) located on each self, thereby forming one single integral larger plug. In this way, the electrical connection can be made smaller, and the holes on the vehicle body can also be made smaller. On the other hand, the matching plug of the client does not need to be changed, and still maintains the one-piece plug. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0009] Other features and advantages of the utility model will be apparent from the following detailed description and drawings.

[0010] The embodiments of the utility model will be explained in more detail in the drawings, in which:

[0011] Figure 1 And Figure 2 is a perspective view of two separate plugs of an electrical connection according to an embodiment of the utility model.

[0012] For the sake of clarity, the drawings only show the plug housings of the individual separate plugs of the electrical connection. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0013] The embodiments of the utility model will be described below with reference to the drawings.

[0014] Figure 1 And Figure 2 respectively show perspective views of two smaller separate plugs (for example, a signal plug and a power plug) of a split type electrical connection according to the utility model. In this example, the two smaller separate plugs are arranged in a stacked manner with each other when connected.

[0015] As Figure 1As shown, a first individual plug (e.g., a signal plug) 10 containing multiple terminal pins includes a plug housing 11 that houses six terminals. A snap-fit / locking connection 12 (e.g., designed as a guide rail with snap-fit / locking portions at its ends) is provided on the surface of the plug housing 11 facing the second individual plug when the first and second individual plugs (e.g., a power plug) are connected to ultimately form a single connector. In this example, the snap-fit / locking connections of each individual connector are designed as guide rails. The guide rail 12 is composed of a rib 12a and a guide groove 12b defined by the rib 12a, to slidably engage with a corresponding guide groove and rib on the plug housing of the second individual plug (e.g., a power plug). In this example, one of the ribs 12a has a snap-fit / locking portion 12c at one end to restrict relative movement of the guide rails of the two plug housings and ultimately connect the individual connectors.

[0016] like Figure 2 As shown, the second individual plug (e.g., a power plug) 20 includes a plug housing 21 that houses several terminals (e.g., two power terminals) (not shown) and has a snap-fit / clamping connection (e.g., a guide rail 22 designed on the surface of the plug housing 21) that faces the plug housing of the first individual plug when the first and second individual plugs are connected. In this example, the snap-fit / clamping connection of each individual plug is designed as a guide rail. The guide rail 22 is also composed of a rib 22a and a guide groove 22b defined by the rib 22a to slidably engage with the corresponding guide groove and rib on the plug housing of the first individual plug. In this example, the snap-fit / clamping connection is designed such that the intermediate rib 22a has a snap-fit / clamping portion 22c at one end to restrict the relative movement of the guide rails of the two plug housings and ultimately connect the individual plugs.

[0017] In use, first thread the two separate plugs of the electrical connector (such as the power plug and the signal plug) along with the cable through the holes on the vehicle body. Then, by pushing the two guide rails toward each other, they slide along each other until they are engaged at the snap / clamping part, thus connecting the two plugs into a single integral plug, thereby forming the electrical connector.

[0018] In some cases, the features disclosed in this invention may be used independently of other features. On the other hand, when necessary, the features disclosed in this invention may be combined to provide various combinations.

[0019] The wording and expressions used in this invention are illustrative and not restrictive, and therefore are not intended to exclude any equivalent examples of the illustrated and described features from the scope of this invention. Various modifications, variations, and substitutions may exist within the scope of the claims. For example, the description in the specification pertains to a configuration where two plugs overlap when connected, but it is understood that the invention is equally applicable to other configurations. Therefore, the claims are intended to cover all such equivalent examples.

Claims

1. A split-type electrical connector, characterized in that, The electrical connector includes two separate plugs that are connected in a reversible manner, wherein each plug includes a plug housing and a terminal therein, and the two plug housings snap or clamp together.

2. The electrical connection connector according to claim 1, characterized in that, Each of the two plug housings has a structural element that allows them to engage with each other.

3. The electrical connection connector according to claim 2, characterized in that, Each of the two plug housings is equipped with a guide rail, and the two guide rails can be engaged with each other in a sliding manner.

4. The electrical connection connector according to claim 3, characterized in that, The parts where the two guide rails join together are respectively constructed as a male structure and a female structure.

5. The electrical connection connector according to claim 4, characterized in that, The male and female structures are the guide ribs and guide grooves, respectively.

6. The electrical connection connector according to claim 5, characterized in that, The rib has a snap-fit / locking part at the end.

7. The electrical connection connector according to claim 2, characterized in that, Two separate plugs are stacked on top of each other when connected, with structural elements arranged on the mutually facing surfaces of the two plug housings.

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