Electronic mechanical brake and connector arrangement structure

By designing a connector arrangement structure in the electromechanical brake, the difficulties in the spatial layout of the wheel hub cavity are alleviated, especially the limitation of the radius of the coarse-diameter wire harness, which improves the space utilization and connection stability and extends the service life of the control unit.

CN223686547UActive Publication Date: 2025-12-19SUZHOU COORDINATE SYST INTELLIGENT TECH CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202520196431.3
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-02-08
Publication Date
2025-12-19
Estimated Expiration
2035-02-08

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Technical Problem

Electromechanical brakes, due to the requirements of high-power motor drive and high current transmission, present challenges in the internal space layout of the hub cavity, especially the limitations of the radius of the thick-diameter wire harness and the low space utilization.

Method used

Design a connector arrangement structure, including a bent part and a recessed part of the connector to connect the plug, separate the control unit and the transmission mechanism, reduce the space occupied by the plug, and enhance the connection strength and heat dissipation through reinforcing ribs, alleviate the limitation of wire harness radius, and improve space utilization.

Benefits of technology

It effectively alleviates the limitation of the radius of the coarse-diameter wiring harness, improves the space utilization of the hub cavity, avoids damage to the control unit, extends the service life, and improves the stability and safety of the connection.

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Abstract

The utility model provides an electronic mechanical brake and connector arrangement structure which comprises a driving mechanism, the driving mechanism comprises a shell, a transmission mechanism and a control unit are arranged in the shell, the shell is provided with a sinking part, the sinking part is connected with a plug, and the plug is electrically connected with the control unit arranged in the shell through a copper insert arranged in the sinking part. The sinking part comprises a bending piece and a connecting piece, the bending piece and the connecting piece are integrally arranged, the bending piece is connected with the shell, and the patch plug is connected with the connecting piece. According to the utility model, the plug is connected to the shell through the sinking part, so that the occupied space of the plug is reduced, the radius limitation of a large-diameter wire harness is relieved, and the space utilization rate of a hub cavity is improved.
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TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model belongs to the vehicle technical field, specifically relates to an electronic mechanical brake and plug-in device arrangement structure. BACKGROUND

[0002] With the acceleration of the process of automobile electrification and intelligentization, brake-by-wire technology gradually becomes the mainstream direction of the development of vehicle braking systems due to its promotion effect on the efficiency of vehicle energy recovery, the response speed of automatic driving and the integration of chassis. As the core execution unit of brake-by-wire, the electromechanical brake (EMB) realizes braking by driving the friction plate through the motor, completely abandoning the hydraulic transmission path relied on by traditional hydraulic braking, and has the advantages of fast braking response, high control precision and strong structural decoupling. However, limited by the maturity of technology and engineering bottleneck, the EMB system still faces many challenges in the arrangement level of the wheel end.

[0003] Compared with the traditional hydraulic brake, the electromechanical brake needs to drive the brake mechanism directly through a high-power motor, which leads to the increase of the volume of the execution unit. At the same time, in order to meet the high-current transmission demand, the cross-sectional area of the power wire harness increases significantly. The increase of the size of the EMB body requires more installation space on the inside of the wheel hub, and the bending radius limitation, mechanical fatigue resistance requirement and electromagnetic shielding requirement of the thick diameter wire harness further aggravate the problem of space layout inside the wheel hub cavity.

[0004] Therefore, the above problems need to be solved.

[0005] Practical content

[0006] The utility model provides an electromechanical brake and plug-in device arrangement structure, which can relieve the radius limitation of thick diameter wire harness and improve the space utilization rate of the wheel hub cavity.

[0007] Technical scheme: In order to achieve the above purpose, the utility model provides a plug-in device arrangement structure, which comprises a driving mechanism, the driving mechanism comprises a shell, the inside of the shell is provided with a transmission mechanism and a control unit, the shell is provided with a sunken part, the sunken part is connected with a plug, the plug is electrically connected with the control unit in the shell through the copper insert provided in the sunken part. The sunken part comprises a bending piece and a connecting piece, the bending piece and the connecting piece are integrally arranged, the bending piece is connected with the shell, and the plug is connected with the connecting piece. The utility model is applied to an electromechanical brake, the power driving wire harness and the control wire harness are connected through the plug, the driving mechanism drives the caliper body in the electromechanical brake to work, and vehicle braking is realized. The plug is connected to the shell through the sunken part, the occupied space of the plug is reduced, the radius limitation of thick diameter wire harness is relieved, and the space utilization rate of the wheel hub cavity is improved.

[0008] Further, in the connector arrangement, the shell comprises an upper shell and a lower shell, the upper shell and the lower shell are connected to form a transmission cavity, and the transmission mechanism is arranged in the transmission cavity. The upper shell is provided with a top shell on the side away from the lower shell, the upper shell and the top shell are connected to form a control cavity, and the control unit is arranged in the control cavity. The shell is divided into a transmission cavity and a control cavity, the control unit and the transmission mechanism are separated, the control unit is various electrical elements, and the transmission mechanism is a gear set. Separating the control unit and the transmission mechanism can prevent oil stains and debris generated during the operation of the transmission mechanism from entering the control unit, prevent short circuit or corrosion of the control unit, avoid damage to the control unit, and prolong the service life.

[0009] Further, in the connector arrangement, the bending piece comprises a horizontal part connected to the upper shell and a vertical part integrally arranged with the horizontal part, and the horizontal part is arranged parallel to the connecting piece. The vertical part is arranged to extend towards the lower shell. The connecting piece is connected to the vertical part, and the connector is connected to the connecting piece near the horizontal part. Connecting the connecting piece and the vertical part can reduce the height of the connector, facilitate the connection of the thick diameter wire harness, alleviate the radius limitation of the thick diameter wire harness, and improve the space utilization rate of the hub cavity.

[0010] Further, in the connector arrangement, the connecting piece is provided with a first reinforcing rib on the side away from the connector. The first reinforcing rib is arranged in a long strip shape, perpendicular to the vertical part, and arranged along the surface of the vertical part. The first reinforcing rib can strengthen the connection strength of the connecting piece and the vertical part, prevent deformation of the connecting piece, facilitate the insertion of the wire harness and the connector, and improve safety and convenience.

[0011] Further, in the connector arrangement, the connecting piece is provided with a first reinforcing rib on the side away from the connector. The first reinforcing rib is arranged in a long strip shape, perpendicular to the vertical part, and arranged along the surface of the vertical part. The first reinforcing rib can strengthen the connection strength of the connecting piece and the vertical part, prevent deformation of the connecting piece, facilitate the insertion of the wire harness and the connector, and improve safety and convenience.

[0012] Further, in the connector arrangement, the connector is provided with two or more connectors, the outer wall of the connector is provided with a lock catch, and the lock catch is arranged as an inclined surface near the opening side of the connector. The lock catch can be inserted into and contacted with the plug sleeve connected to the contact head, improving the connection stability of the connector and preventing loosening.

[0013] Further, in the connector arrangement, the lower shell is provided with a driving motor on the side away from the upper shell, and the driving motor is in transmission connection with the transmission mechanism.

[0014] Further, in the above-mentioned plug arrangement, in order to alleviate the radius limitation of the thick diameter wire harness and improve the convenience of wire harness connection, the open end of the plug is arranged below the top surface of the top shell.

[0015] The second aspect of the utility model provides an electric control mechanical brake, including the above-mentioned drive mechanism, and the drive mechanism is drivenly connected with a caliper body, and the caliper body is connected to a support.

[0016] The above technical solution can be seen, the utility model has the following beneficial effects: the utility model electric control mechanical brake and drive assembly, the plug is connected to the shell through the sinking part, the open end of the plug is arranged below the top surface of the top shell, the space occupied by the plug is reduced, the radius limitation of the thick diameter wire harness can be alleviated, and the space utilization rate of the hub cavity can be improved.The shell is divided into a transmission cavity and a control cavity, the control unit and the transmission mechanism are separated, oil stains and debris generated during the operation of the transmission mechanism are prevented from entering the control unit, the control unit is prevented from being damaged, and the service life is prolonged. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0017] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic view of the plug arrangement structure of the utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 It is a front view of Figure 1 ;

[0019] Figure 3 It is a partial enlarged view of Figure 2 ;

[0020] Figure 4 It is an explosion view of the electric control mechanical brake.

[0021] In the drawing: 100, drive mechanism, 1, shell, 11, sinking part, 12, plug, 121, lock catch, 111, bending piece, 111a, horizontal part, 111b, vertical part, 112, connecting piece, 113, first reinforcing rib, 114, second reinforcing rib, 13, top shell, 14, upper shell, 15, lower shell, 16, drive motor, 200, caliper body, 300, support. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0022] Example 1

[0023] As Figure 1The connector arrangement structure shown includes a drive mechanism 100, which includes a housing 1. The housing 1 houses a transmission mechanism and a control unit. The housing 1 has a recessed portion 11, which is connected to a connector 12. The connector 12 is electrically connected to the control unit inside the housing 1 via a copper insert within the recessed portion 11. The recessed portion 11 includes a bending member 111 and a connecting member 112, which are integrally formed. The bending member 111 is connected to the housing 1, and the connector 12 is connected to the connecting member 112.

[0024] like Figure 2 The connector arrangement shown includes a housing 1 comprising an upper housing 14 and a lower housing 15, which are connected to form a transmission cavity, within which a transmission mechanism is located. A top housing 13 is located on the side of the upper housing 14 away from the lower housing 15, and the upper housing 14 and top housing 13 are connected to form a control cavity, within which a control unit is located. Dividing the housing 1 into a transmission cavity and a control cavity separates the control unit and the transmission mechanism. A drive motor 16 is located on the side of the lower housing 15 away from the upper housing 14, and the drive motor 16 is connected to the transmission mechanism.

[0025] like Figure 3 The connector arrangement shown includes a bent member 111 comprising a horizontal portion 111a connected to the upper housing 14, and a vertical portion 111b integrally formed with the horizontal portion 111a. The horizontal portion 111a is parallel to the connector 112. The vertical portion 111b extends towards the lower housing 15. The connector 112 is connected to the vertical portion 111b, and the connector 12 is connected to the side of the connector 112 near the horizontal portion 111a. A first reinforcing rib 113 is provided on the side of the connector 112 away from the connector 12. The first reinforcing rib 113 is elongated and perpendicular to the vertical portion 111b, and is arranged in an array along the surface of the vertical portion 111b. A second reinforcing rib 114 is provided on the side of the connector 112 with the first reinforcing rib 113. The second reinforcing rib 114 is elongated and perpendicular to the first reinforcing rib 113. The second reinforcing rib 114 is located at both ends of the arrayed first reinforcing ribs 113, and the second reinforcing ribs 114 are arranged in an array along the length of the first reinforcing ribs 113. There are two or more connectors 12, and a latch 121 is provided on the outer wall of the connector 12. The latch 121 is beveled on the side near the opening of the connector 12. To alleviate the radius limitation of large-diameter wire harnesses and improve the convenience of wire harness connection, the opening end of the connector 12 is positioned lower than the top surface of the top shell 13.

[0026] The utility model is applied to electronic mechanical brake, connects power drive pencil and control pencil through the connector 12, and the drive mechanism 100 drives the caliper body work of electronic mechanical brake, realizes vehicle brake. Connect the connector 12 in connecting piece 112, and connect in the shell 1 through the bending piece 111, make the connector 12 top lower than the top surface of top shell 13, the bottom of connecting piece 112 is higher than the bottom of lower shell 15, has reduced the space of connector 12 occupation, has alleviated the rough diameter pencil connection radius limit.

[0027] Example 2

[0028] As Figure 4 The utility model discloses an electric control mechanical brake, including above -mentioned drive mechanism 100, drive mechanism 100 drive connection has caliper body 200, and caliper body 200 is connected on support 300.

[0029] The above examples are exemplary, and the purpose is to illustrate the technical concept and characteristics of the utility model, so that the understanding of this field can understand the content of the utility model and implement, and the protection scope of the utility model cannot be limited accordingly. Equivalent changes or modifications made according to the spirit and essence of the utility model should be covered within the protection scope of the utility model.

Claims

1. A connector arrangement, characterized by: The application relates to a driving mechanism (100) comprising a shell (1) internally provided with a transmission mechanism and a control unit, wherein the shell (1) is provided with a sinking part (11) connected with a connector (12), the connector (12) is electrically connected with the control unit through a copper insert arranged in the sinking part (11) and the shell (1), the sinking part (11) comprises a bending part (111) and a connecting part (112), the bending part (111) and the connecting part (112) are integrally arranged, the bending part (111) is connected with the shell (1), and the connector (12) is connected with the connecting part (112).

2. The connector arrangement of claim 1, wherein: The shell (1) comprises an upper shell (14) and a lower shell (15), the upper shell (14) and the lower shell (15) are connected to form a transmission cavity, and the transmission mechanism is arranged in the transmission cavity; the upper shell (14) is provided with a top shell (13) away from the lower shell (15), the upper shell (14) and the top shell (13) are connected to form a control cavity, and the control unit is arranged in the control cavity.

3. The connector arrangement of claim 2, wherein: The bending part (111) comprises a horizontal part (111a) connected with the upper shell (14) and a vertical part (111b) integrally arranged with the horizontal part (111a), and the horizontal part (111a) is arranged in parallel with the connecting part (112); the vertical part (111b) extends towards the lower shell (15); the connecting part (112) is connected with the vertical part (111b), and the connector (12) is connected to the connecting part (112) on the side close to the horizontal part (111a).

4. The connector arrangement of claim 3, wherein: The connecting part (112) is provided with a first reinforcing rib (113) away from the connector (12), the first reinforcing rib (113) is in the shape of a long strip, the first reinforcing rib (113) is arranged in perpendicular to the vertical part (111b), and the first reinforcing rib (113) is arranged in an array along the surface of the vertical part (111b).

5. The connector arrangement of claim 4, wherein: The connecting part (112) is provided with a second reinforcing rib (114) on the side away from the first reinforcing rib (113); the second reinforcing rib (114) is in the shape of a long strip, the second reinforcing rib (114) is arranged in perpendicular to the first reinforcing rib (113), the second reinforcing rib (114) is arranged at the two ends of the arrayed first reinforcing rib (113), and the second reinforcing rib (114) is arranged in an array along the length direction of the first reinforcing rib (113).

6. The connector arrangement of claim 1, wherein: The connector (12) is provided with two or more than two, the outer wall of the connector (12) is provided with a lock buckle (121), and the lock buckle (121) is arranged in an inclined surface close to the opening side of the connector (12).

7. The connector arrangement of claim 2, wherein: The lower shell (15) is provided with a driving motor (16) away from the upper shell (14), and the driving motor (16) is drivingly connected with the transmission mechanism.

8. The connector arrangement of claim 2, wherein: The opening end of the connector (12) is arranged below the top surface of the top shell (13).

9. An electromechanical brake characterized by: The application further discloses a driving mechanism (100) as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 8, and the driving mechanism (100) is drivingly connected with a caliper body (200), and the caliper body (200) is connected with a support (300).