Electric connection assembly and charging device

By securing heat sinks to the charging terminals and power transmission components and using a black heat dissipation film, the problem of severe overheating at the charging terminals was solved, enabling a more efficient and safer charging process.

CN223583273UActive Publication Date: 2025-11-21TYCO ELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY (SIP) CO LTD +1
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Application Number
CN202423210932.7
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Priority Date
2024-09-05
Filing Date
2024-12-25
Publication Date
2025-11-21
Estimated Expiration
2034-12-25

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Technical Problem

Existing charging terminals generate significant heat during high-current charging, affecting charging efficiency and safety.

Method used

The heat sink is fastened to the charging terminal and power transmission components. The heat sink is connected by fasteners, and the heat sink is in thermal contact with the charging terminal to absorb heat. The heat dissipation efficiency is improved by a black heat dissipation film.

Benefits of technology

It effectively reduces the temperature of the charging terminals, improves charging efficiency and safety, and the heat sink has a large heat dissipation area and a high thermal radiation coefficient, which can quickly dissipate heat.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an electric connection assembly and a charging device. The electrical connection assembly comprises a charging terminal having a first connection end; the power transmission piece comprises a metal bar with a second connecting end; a heat dissipation block; and the fastener is used for fastening the first connecting end, the second connecting end and the heat dissipation block together. The heat dissipation block is in thermal contact with the first connecting end of the charging terminal or is in thermal contact with the first connecting end of the charging terminal and the second connecting end of the power transmission piece at the same time. According to the utility model, the heat dissipation block is in direct thermal contact with the charging terminal, so that the heat on the charging terminal can be quickly transferred to the heat dissipation block, thereby effectively reducing the temperature of the charging terminal and improving the charging efficiency and the charging safety.
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Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to an electrical connection component and a charging device including the electrical connection component. Background Technology

[0002] In existing technologies, charging docks typically include a housing, charging terminals, and a power transmission component. The charging terminals are housed within the housing, and one end of the power transmission component extends into the housing and is electrically connected to the charging terminals. In existing technologies, increasing the charging current is usually necessary to improve charging speed. When a large current passes through the charging terminals, the terminals overheat significantly, affecting charging efficiency and safety. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this utility model is to solve at least one aspect of the aforementioned problems and defects existing in the prior art.

[0004] According to one aspect of the present invention, an electrical connection assembly is provided. The electrical connection assembly includes: a charging terminal having a first connection end; a power transmission component including a metal busbar having a second connection end; a heat sink; and fasteners for fastening the first connection end, the second connection end, and the heat sink together. The heat sink is in thermal contact with the first connection end of the charging terminal or simultaneously in thermal contact with both the first connection end of the charging terminal and the second connection end of the power transmission component.

[0005] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the fastener includes: a nut, which is disposed or fixed to the other side of the first connecting end of the charging terminal; and a bolt, which passes through the first connecting end, the second connecting end and the heat sink and is threadedly connected to the nut.

[0006] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a first connecting hole, a second connecting hole, and a third connecting hole that allow the bolt to pass through are respectively formed on the first connecting end, the second connecting end, and the heat sink; the second connecting hole is an elongated elliptical hole and its major axis is parallel to the axial direction of the charging terminal, and the first connecting hole and the third connecting hole are circular holes.

[0007] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a plurality of third connection holes are formed on the heat sink, and the plurality of third connection holes are spaced apart axially on the charging terminal, so that the mounting position of the heat sink relative to the first connection end and the second connection end can be adjusted.

[0008] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a receiving recess is formed on the heat sink, and the head of the bolt is received in the receiving recess of the heat sink.

[0009] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a positioning groove is formed on the heat sink, and a portion of the end of the power transmission component is positioned in the positioning groove of the heat sink.

[0010] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a threaded hole is formed on the heat sink, and a first connecting hole and a second connecting hole are formed on the first connecting end and the second connecting end, respectively; the fastener includes a bolt that passes through the first connecting hole and the second connecting hole and is threadedly connected to the threaded hole on the heat sink.

[0011] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the first connecting end and the second connecting end are flat and each has two opposite sides in its thickness direction. One side of the first connecting end of the charging terminal is in electrical contact with one side of the second connecting end of the power transmission component. The heat sink is in thermal contact with the other side of the first connecting end of the charging terminal or simultaneously in thermal contact with both the other side of the first connecting end of the charging terminal and the other side of the second connecting end of the power transmission component. According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the heat sink has a flat contact surface; the contact surface of the heat sink abuts against the surface of the first connecting end or the second connecting end.

[0012] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the power transmission component further includes an outer insulating layer wrapped around the outside of the metal busbar, with the second connection end of the metal busbar exposed from the outer insulating layer.

[0013] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a black heat dissipation film is formed on the surface of the heat sink to improve the heat radiation coefficient and heat dissipation efficiency of the heat sink.

[0014] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the heat dissipation film is a black oxide film formed by surface anodizing of the heat dissipation block.

[0015] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the heat dissipation film is a black coating formed by spraying oil onto the surface of the heat sink.

[0016] According to another aspect of the present invention, an electrical connection assembly is provided. The electrical connection assembly includes: a charging terminal; a power transmission component electrically connected to the charging terminal; and a heat sink in thermal contact with the charging terminal. A black heat dissipation film is formed on the surface of the heat sink to improve its thermal radiation coefficient and heat dissipation efficiency.

[0017] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the heat dissipation film is a black oxide film formed by surface anodizing of the heat dissipation block.

[0018] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the heat dissipation film is a black coating formed by spraying oil onto the surface of the heat sink.

[0019] According to another aspect of the present invention, a charging device is provided. The charging device includes: a housing; and the aforementioned electrical connection assembly, which is installed in the housing. A second connection end of the power transmission element, the charging terminal, and the heat sink are located within the housing, and the power transmission element extends from a rear port of the housing.

[0020] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the housing includes a front housing and a rear housing that are axially opposite to and assembled together on the charging terminal, wherein a terminal socket is formed in the front housing; the charging terminal has a first connecting end and a mating end that are axially opposite to each other, the mating end of the charging terminal is inserted into the terminal socket for mating with an inserted mating charging terminal; the first connecting end of the charging terminal, the second connecting end of the power transmission component and the heat sink are accommodated in the inner cavity of the rear housing.

[0021] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a mounting port is formed on the top wall of the rear housing to allow bolts to enter, such that the first connecting end, the second connecting end, and the heat sink can be fastened together by bolts entering from the mounting port.

[0022] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the charging device further includes a sealing plug, which is inserted into the mounting port of the rear housing to seal the mounting port.

[0023] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the charging device includes two electrical connection components arranged side by side, and two mounting ports corresponding to the bolts of the two electrical connection components are formed on the top wall of the rear housing. The charging device includes two sealing plugs that are respectively inserted into the two mounting ports.

[0024] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a first protrusion is formed on the outer side of the rear end of the front housing, and a first slot is formed on the outer side of the front end of the rear housing. The first slot engages with the first protrusion to lock the front housing and the rear housing together.

[0025] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the charging device further includes a sealing member, which is installed in the rear port of the rear housing to seal the rear port. A through hole is formed on the sealing member to allow the power transmission member to pass through, and the power transmission member is interference-fitted with the wall of the through hole on the sealing member to achieve a seal between them.

[0026] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the housing further includes a rear end cover, which is mounted to the rear port of the rear housing, and the power transmission component is led out of the housing through a through hole in the rear end cover.

[0027] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a second protrusion is formed on the outer side of the peripheral wall of the rear port of the rear housing, and a second slot is formed on the rear end cover. The second slot engages with the second protrusion to lock the rear end cover onto the rear housing.

[0028] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the charging device is a charging base or a charging gun.

[0029] In the foregoing exemplary embodiments of this utility model, fasteners are used to secure the charging terminal, power transmission component, and heat sink together. The heat sink is in direct thermal contact with the connection end of the charging terminal or power transmission component, allowing heat from the charging terminal to be quickly transferred to the heat sink, thereby effectively reducing the temperature of the charging terminal and improving charging efficiency and safety.

[0030] In the foregoing exemplary embodiments of the present invention, the heat sink not only absorbs a large amount of heat, but also has a large heat dissipation area and a high thermal radiation coefficient, which can quickly dissipate the absorbed heat through thermal convection and thermal radiation, effectively preventing the charging terminals from overheating during charging, and improving charging efficiency and charging safety.

[0031] Other objects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the following description of the invention with reference to the accompanying drawings, and will help to provide a comprehensive understanding of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0032] Figure 1 A perspective view of a charging dock according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0033] Figure 2 An exploded view of a charging dock according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0034] Figure 3Another exploded view of a charging dock according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0035] Figure 4 Another exploded view of a charging dock according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0036] Figure 5 A perspective view of an electrical connection assembly of a charging dock according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0037] Figure 6 This diagram shows an axial view of an electrical connection assembly of a charging dock according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

[0038] Figure 7 An exploded view of an electrical connection assembly of a charging dock according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0039] Figure 8 A perspective view of a heat sink of an electrical connection component of a charging dock according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0040] Figure 9 Showing a cross-sectional view of a heat sink of an electrical connection component of a charging dock according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

[0041] Figure 10 show Figure 9 A magnified view of region A in the diagram. Detailed Implementation

[0042] The technical solution of this utility model will be further described in detail below through embodiments and in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. In this specification, the same or similar reference numerals indicate the same or similar components. The following description of the embodiments of this utility model with reference to the accompanying drawings is intended to explain the overall inventive concept of this utility model and should not be construed as a limitation thereof.

[0043] Furthermore, in the following detailed description, numerous specific details are set forth for ease of explanation to provide a thorough understanding of the embodiments disclosed herein. However, it will be apparent that one or more embodiments may be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, well-known structures and apparatuses are illustrated to simplify the figures.

[0044] According to a general technical concept of this utility model, an electrical connection assembly is provided. The electrical connection assembly includes: a charging terminal having a first connection end; a power transmission component including a metal busbar having a second connection end; a heat sink; and fasteners for fastening the first connection end, the second connection end, and the heat sink together. The heat sink is in thermal contact with the first connection end of the charging terminal or simultaneously in thermal contact with both the first connection end of the charging terminal and the second connection end of the power transmission component.

[0045] According to another overall technical concept of this utility model, an electrical connection assembly is provided. The electrical connection assembly includes: a charging terminal; a power transmission component electrically connected to the charging terminal; and a heat sink in thermal contact with the charging terminal. A black heat dissipation film is formed on the surface of the heat sink to improve its thermal radiation coefficient and heat dissipation efficiency.

[0046] According to another general technical concept of this utility model, a charging device is provided. The charging device includes: a housing; and the aforementioned electrical connection assembly, which is installed in the housing. The second connection end of the power transmission component, the charging terminal, and the heat sink are located in the housing, and the power transmission component extends from the rear port of the housing.

[0047] Figure 1 A perspective view of a charging dock according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown; Figure 2 An exploded view of a charging dock according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown; Figure 3 Another exploded view of a charging dock according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown; Figure 4 Another exploded view of a charging dock according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown; Figure 5 A perspective view of an electrical connection assembly 100 of a charging dock according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown. Figure 6 This diagram shows an axial view of an electrical connection assembly 100 of a charging dock according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. Figure 7 An exploded view of an electrical connection assembly 100 of a charging dock according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown. Figure 8 A perspective view of a heat sink 3 of an electrical connection assembly 100 of a charging dock according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown. Figure 9 Showing a cross-sectional view of a heat sink 3 of an electrical connection component of a charging dock according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention; Figure 10 show Figure 9 A magnified view of region A in the diagram.

[0048] like Figures 1 to 10 As shown, in an exemplary embodiment of this utility model, an electrical connection assembly is disclosed. The electrical connection assembly includes: a charging terminal 1, a power transmission component 2, a heat sink 3, and a fastener 5. The charging terminal 1 has a first connection end 10. The power transmission component 2 includes a metal strip 21 having a second connection end 20. The fastener 5 secures the first connection end 10 of the charging terminal 1, the second connection end 20 of the power transmission component 2, and the heat sink 3 together. The heat sink 3 is in thermal contact with the first connection end 10 of the charging terminal 1, or simultaneously in thermal contact with both the first connection end 10 of the charging terminal 1 and the second connection end 20 of the power transmission component 2.

[0049] like Figures 1 to 10 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the fastener 5 includes a nut 52 and a bolt 51. The nut 52 is disposed on or fixed to the first connection end 10 of the charging terminal 1. The bolt 51 passes through the first connection end 10, the second connection end 20, and the heat sink 3 and is threadedly connected to the nut 52. In the illustrated embodiment, the nut 52 can be riveted or welded to the first connection end 10 of the charging terminal 1.

[0050] like Figures 1 to 10 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, a first connecting hole 101, a second connecting hole 201, and a third connecting hole 301 are respectively formed on the first connecting end 10, the second connecting end 20, and the heat sink 3, allowing the bolt 51 to pass through. The second connecting hole 201 is an elongated elliptical hole with its major axis parallel to the axial direction of the charging terminal 1, while the first connecting hole 101 and the third connecting hole 301 are circular holes. In the illustrated embodiment, because the second connecting hole 201 is an elongated elliptical hole, the bolt 51 can move along the axial direction of the charging terminal 1 within the second connecting hole 201, thereby absorbing certain installation and manufacturing errors.

[0051] like Figures 1 to 10 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, a plurality of third connection holes 301 are formed on the heat sink 3. The plurality of third connection holes 301 are spaced apart axially from the charging terminal 1, so that the mounting position of the heat sink 3 relative to the first connection end 10 and the second connection end 20 can be adjusted.

[0052] like Figures 1 to 10 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, a receiving recess 31 is formed on the heat sink 3, and the head 51a of the bolt 51 is received in the receiving recess 31 of the heat sink 3.

[0053] like Figures 1 to 10 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, a positioning groove 302 is formed on the heat sink 3, and a portion of the end of the power transmission component 2 is positioned in the positioning groove 302 of the heat sink 3.

[0054] This invention is not limited to the illustrated embodiments. For example, in another exemplary embodiment of this invention, a threaded hole (not shown) is formed on the heat sink 3, and a first connecting hole 101 and a second connecting hole 201 are formed on the first connecting end 10 and the second connecting end 20, respectively. The fastener 5 includes a bolt 51, which passes through the first connecting hole 101 and the second connecting hole 201 and is threadedly connected to the threaded hole on the heat sink 3.

[0055] like Figures 1 to 10 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the first connecting end 10 and the second connecting end 20 are flat and each has two opposite sides in its thickness direction. One side of the first connecting end 10 of the charging terminal 1 is in electrical contact with one side of the second connecting end 20 of the power transmission member 2. The heat sink 3 is in thermal contact with the other side of the first connecting end 10 of the charging terminal 1, or simultaneously in thermal contact with both the other side of the first connecting end 10 of the charging terminal 1 and the other side of the second connecting end 20 of the power transmission member 2.

[0056] like Figures 1 to 10 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the heat sink 3 has a flat contact surface 30. The contact surface 30 of the heat sink 3 abuts against the surface of the first connecting end 10 or the second connecting end 20.

[0057] like Figures 1 to 10 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the power transmission component 2 further includes an outer insulating layer 22 that wraps around the outside of the metal busbar 21, with the second connection end 20 of the metal busbar 21 exposed from the outer insulating layer 22.

[0058] However, the present invention is not limited to the illustrated embodiments. For example, in another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the power transmission component 2 may include a cable and a connection terminal electrically connected to one end of the conductor core of the cable, one end of which serves as a second connection end 20.

[0059] like Figures 1 to 10 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, a black heat dissipation film 3a is formed on the surface of the heat sink 3 to improve the thermal radiation coefficient and heat dissipation efficiency of the heat sink 3.

[0060] like Figures 1 to 10 As shown, in an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the aforementioned heat dissipation film 3a can be a black oxide film formed by surface anodizing of the heat dissipation block 3.

[0061] like Figures 1 to 10 As shown, in another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the aforementioned heat dissipation film 3a may be a black coating formed by spraying oil onto the surface of the heat sink 3.

[0062] like Figures 1 to 10As shown, in another exemplary embodiment of this utility model, an electrical connection assembly is also disclosed. The electrical connection assembly includes: a charging terminal 1, a power transmission component 2, and a heat sink 3. The power transmission component 2 is electrically connected to the charging terminal 1. The heat sink 3 is in thermal contact with the charging terminal 1. A black heat dissipation film 3a is formed on the surface of the heat sink 3 to improve the thermal radiation coefficient and heat dissipation efficiency of the heat sink 3.

[0063] like Figures 1 to 10 As shown, in another exemplary embodiment of this utility model, a charging device is also disclosed. The charging device includes a housing 4 and an electrical connection assembly 100. The electrical connection assembly 100 is mounted in the housing 4. The second connection end 20 of the power transmission component 2, the charging terminal 1, and the heat sink 3 are located in the housing 4, and the power transmission component 2 extends from the rear port 402 of the housing 4.

[0064] like Figures 1 to 10 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the housing 4 includes a front housing 41 and a rear housing 42 that are axially opposed to and assembled together with the charging terminal 1. A terminal socket 401 is formed in the front housing 41. The charging terminal 1 has a first connecting end 10 and a mating end 11 that are axially opposed to each other. The mating end 11 of the charging terminal 1 is inserted into the terminal socket 401 for mating with an inserted mating charging terminal (not shown). The first connecting end 10 of the charging terminal 1, the second connecting end 20 of the power transmission element 2, and the heat sink 3 are accommodated in the cavity of the rear housing 42.

[0065] like Figures 1 to 10 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, a mounting port 403 is formed on the top wall of the rear housing 42 to allow bolts 51 to enter, so that the first connecting end 10, the second connecting end 20 and the heat sink 3 can be fastened together by bolts 51 entering from the mounting port 403.

[0066] like Figures 1 to 10 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the charging device further includes a sealing plug 7, which is inserted into the mounting port 403 of the rear housing 42 to seal the mounting port 403.

[0067] like Figures 1 to 10 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the charging device includes two electrical connection components 100 arranged side by side, and two mounting ports 403 are formed on the top wall of the rear housing 42, corresponding to the bolts 51 of the two electrical connection components 100 respectively. The charging device includes two sealing plugs 7 that are respectively inserted into the two mounting ports 403.

[0068] like Figures 1 to 10As shown in the illustrated embodiment, a first protrusion 41a is formed on the outer side of the rear end of the front housing 41, and a first slot 42a is formed on the outer side of the front end of the rear housing 42. The first slot 42a engages with the first protrusion 41a to lock the front housing 41 and the rear housing 42 together.

[0069] like Figures 1 to 10 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the charging device further includes a seal 6, which is installed in the rear port 402 of the rear housing 42 to seal the rear port 402. A through hole 6a is formed on the seal 6 to allow the power transmission member 2 to pass through. The power transmission member 2 is press-fitted with the wall of the through hole 6a on the seal 6 to achieve a seal between the two.

[0070] like Figures 1 to 10 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the housing 4 also includes a rear end cover 43, which is mounted on the rear port 402 of the rear housing 42, and the power transmission component 2 is led out from the housing 4 through a through hole in the rear end cover 43.

[0071] like Figures 1 to 10 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, a second protrusion 42b is formed on the outer side of the peripheral wall of the rear port 402 of the rear housing 42, and a second slot 43b is formed on the rear end cover 43. The second slot 43b engages with the second protrusion 42b to lock the rear end cover 43 onto the rear housing 42.

[0072] like Figures 1 to 10 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the charging device can be a charging dock or a charging gun.

[0073] The following experiment compares the temperature rise of a charging device with and without anodized surface of heat sink 3 under the same conditions.

[0074] First Experimental Example

[0075] Table 1 shows the temperature rise of the charging device whose surface of the heat sink has not undergone anodizing treatment; Table 2 shows the temperature rise of the charging device whose surface of the heat sink has undergone anodizing treatment.

[0076] Table 1 shows that the heat sinks were not anodized.

[0077] Terminal+ Terminal- Heat sink + Heat sink - Metal strip + Metal strip - Bolt + bolt- outer insulation layer + Outer insulation layer - Temperature rise 68.8 64 54 56.7 69 66.1 64.9 61 61.4 60.2

[0078] Table 2 shows the heat sinks after anodizing treatment.

[0079] Terminal+ Terminal- Heat sink + Heat sink - Metal strip + Metal strip - Bolt + bolt- outer insulation layer + Outer insulation layer - Temperature rise 47.2 42.5 32.5 35.2 47.5 44.6 43.5 36.9 39.7 38.6

[0080] In this diagram, the symbol "+" represents the positive terminal and the symbol "-" represents the negative terminal. For example, "terminal +" represents the positive charging terminal and "terminal -" represents the negative charging terminal. According to Tables 1 and 2, it is clear that the charging device with anodized surface treatment on heat sink 3 exhibits better heat dissipation performance and lower temperature rise.

[0081] Second Experimental Example

[0082] Table 3 shows the temperature rise of the charging device whose surface of the heat sink has not undergone anodizing treatment; Table 4 shows the temperature rise of the charging device whose surface of the heat sink has undergone anodizing treatment.

[0083] Table 3 shows that the heat sinks were not anodized.

[0084] Terminal+ Terminal- Heat sink + Heat sink - Metal strip + Metal strip - Bolt + bolt- outer insulation layer + Outer insulation layer - Temperature rise 62.6 60.1 62.2 60.6 66.4 65 65.3 64.4 60 59.7

[0085] Table 4 shows the heat sinks after anodizing treatment.

[0086] Terminal+ Terminal- Heat sink + Heat sink - Metal strip + Metal strip - Bolt + bolt- outer insulation layer + Outer insulation layer - Temperature rise 39.3 36.9 38.9 37.3 43.2 41.7 42 41.1 36.7 36.4

[0087] In this diagram, the symbol "+" represents the positive terminal and the symbol "-" represents the negative terminal. For example, "terminal +" represents the positive charging terminal and "terminal -" represents the negative charging terminal. According to Tables 1 and 2, it is clear that the charging device with anodized surface treatment on heat sink 3 exhibits better heat dissipation performance and lower temperature rise.

[0088] Those skilled in the art will understand that the embodiments described above are exemplary and can be improved upon. The structures described in the various embodiments can be freely combined without causing structural or principle conflicts, and these changes should fall within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0089] Although the present invention has been described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, the embodiments disclosed in the drawings are intended to illustrate preferred embodiments of the present invention and should not be construed as a limitation thereof.

[0090] While some embodiments of the general concept of this utility model have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will understand that changes may be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the general concept of this utility model, the scope of which is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

[0091] It should be noted that the word "comprising" does not exclude other elements or steps, and the words "a" or "an" do not exclude multiple elements. Furthermore, any reference numerals in the claims should not be construed as limiting the scope of this invention.

Claims

1. An electrical connection assembly, characterized in that, include: The charging terminal (1) has a first connection end (10); The power transmission component (2) includes a metal busbar (21) having a second connection end (20); Heat sink (3); and Fastener (5) secures the first connecting end (10), the second connecting end (20), and the heat sink (3) together. The heat sink (3) is in thermal contact with the first connection end (10) of the charging terminal (1) or simultaneously in thermal contact with the first connection end (10) of the charging terminal (1) and the second connection end (20) of the power transmission component (2).

2. The electrical connection assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fastener (5) includes: A nut (52) is provided or fixed to the other side of the first connection end (10) of the charging terminal (1); and A bolt (51) passes through the first connecting end (10), the second connecting end (20) and the heat sink (3) and is threadedly connected to the nut (52).

3. The electrical connection assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that: A first connecting hole (101), a second connecting hole (201), and a third connecting hole (301) that allow the bolt (51) to pass through are respectively formed on the first connecting end (10), the second connecting end (20), and the heat sink (3); The second connecting hole (201) is an elongated elliptical hole and its major axis is parallel to the axial direction of the charging terminal (1). The first connecting hole (101) and the third connecting hole (301) are circular holes.

4. The electrical connection assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that: A plurality of third connection holes (301) are formed on the heat sink (3), and the plurality of third connection holes (301) are spaced apart axially on the charging terminal (1), so that the mounting position of the heat sink (3) relative to the first connection end (10) and the second connection end (20) can be adjusted.

5. The electrical connection assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that: A receiving recess (31) is formed on the heat sink (3), and the head (51a) of the bolt (51) is received in the receiving recess (31) of the heat sink (3).

6. The electrical connection assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that: A positioning groove (302) is formed on the heat sink (3), and a portion of the end of the power transmission component (2) is positioned in the positioning groove (302) of the heat sink (3).

7. The electrical connection assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: A threaded hole is formed on the heat sink (3), and a first connecting hole (101) and a second connecting hole (201) are formed on the first connecting end (10) and the second connecting end (20), respectively. The fastener (5) includes: A bolt (51) passes through the first connecting hole (101) and the second connecting hole (201) and is threadedly connected to the threaded hole on the heat sink (3).

8. The electrical connection assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first connection end (10) and the second connection end (20) are flat and have opposite sides in their thickness direction. One side of the first connection end (10) of the charging terminal (1) is in electrical contact with one side of the second connection end (20) of the power transmission device (2). The heat sink (3) is in thermal contact with the other side of the first connection end (10) of the charging terminal (1) or simultaneously in thermal contact with the other side of the first connection end (10) of the charging terminal (1) and the other side of the second connection end (20) of the power transmission component (2).

9. The electrical connection assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The heat sink (3) has a flat contact surface (30), and the contact surface (30) of the heat sink (3) is attached to the surface of the first connecting end (10) or the second connecting end (20).

10. The electrical connection assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The power transmission component (2) also includes an outer insulating layer (22) that wraps around the metal busbar (21), with the second connection end (20) of the metal busbar (21) exposed from the outer insulating layer (22).

11. The electrical connection assembly according to any one of claims 1-10, characterized in that: A black heat dissipation film (3a) is formed on the surface of the heat sink (3) to improve the thermal radiation coefficient and heat dissipation efficiency of the heat sink (3).

12. The electrical connection assembly according to claim 11, characterized in that: The heat dissipation film (3a) is a black oxide film formed by surface anodizing of the heat dissipation block (3); or The heat dissipation film (3a) is a black coating formed by spraying oil onto the surface of the heat dissipation block (3).

13. An electrical connection assembly, characterized in that, include: Charging terminal (1); The power transmission component (2) is electrically connected to the charging terminal (1); and The heat sink (3) is in thermal contact with the charging terminal (1). A black heat dissipation film (3a) is formed on the surface of the heat sink (3) to improve the thermal radiation coefficient and heat dissipation efficiency of the heat sink (3).

14. The electrical connection assembly according to claim 13, characterized in that: The heat dissipation film (3a) is a black oxide film formed by surface anodizing of the heat dissipation block (3); or The heat dissipation film (3a) is a black coating formed by spraying oil onto the surface of the heat dissipation block (3).

15. A charging device, characterized in that, include: Shell (4); and The electrical connection assembly (100) according to any one of claims 1-14 is installed in the housing (4). The charging terminal (1) and the heat sink (3) are located in the housing (4), and the power transmission component (2) is led out from the rear port (402) of the housing (4).

16. The charging device according to claim 15, characterized in that: The housing (4) includes a front housing (41) and a rear housing (42) that are axially opposite to and assembled together on the charging terminal (1), and a terminal socket (401) is formed in the front housing (41); The charging terminal (1) has an axially opposite first connecting end (10) and a mating end (11). The mating end (11) of the charging terminal (1) is inserted into the terminal socket (401) for mating with the inserted mating charging terminal. The first connection end (10) of the charging terminal (1), the second connection end (20) of the power transmission component (2) and the heat sink (3) are housed in the inner cavity of the rear housing (42).

17. The charging device according to claim 16, characterized in that: A mounting port (403) is formed on the top wall of the rear housing (42) to allow bolts (51) to enter, so that the first connecting end (10), the second connecting end (20) and the heat sink (3) can be fastened together by bolts (51) entering from the mounting port (403).

18. The charging device according to claim 17, characterized in that, Also includes: A sealing plug (7) is inserted into the mounting port (403) of the rear housing (42) to seal the mounting port (403).

19. The charging device according to claim 18, characterized in that: The charging device includes two electrical connection components (100) arranged side by side, and two mounting ports (403) corresponding to the bolts (51) of the two electrical connection components (100) are formed on the top wall of the rear housing (42). The charging device includes two sealing plugs (7) that are respectively inserted into the two mounting ports (403).

20. The charging device according to claim 16, characterized in that: A first protrusion (41a) is formed on the outer side of the rear end of the front housing (41), and a first slot (42a) is formed on the outer side of the front end of the rear housing (42). The first slot (42a) engages with the first protrusion (41a) to lock the front housing (41) and the rear housing (42) together.

21. The charging device according to claim 16, characterized in that, Also includes: A seal (6) is installed in the rear port (402) of the rear housing (42) to seal the rear port (402). A through hole (6a) is formed on the seal (6) to allow the power transmission member (2) to pass through. The power transmission member (2) is press-fitted with the wall of the through hole (6a) on the seal (6) to achieve a seal between the two.

22. The charging device according to claim 21, characterized in that: The housing (4) also includes a rear end cover (43) which is mounted on the rear port (402) of the rear housing (42), and the power transmission component (2) is led out from the housing (4) through a through hole in the rear end cover (43).

23. The charging device according to claim 22, characterized in that: A second protrusion (42b) is formed on the outer side of the peripheral wall of the rear port (402) of the rear housing (42), and a second slot (43b) is formed on the rear end cover (43). The second slot (43b) engages with the second protrusion (42b) to lock the rear end cover (43) onto the rear housing (42).

24. The charging device according to any one of claims 15-23, characterized in that: The charging device is a charging dock or a charging gun.