OBD male connector with telescopic probe

Abstract

The utility model discloses an OBD male head connector with a telescopic probe, comprising a housing and a probe assembly, the probe assembly is arranged in the housing, and the probe assembly is a telescopic structure. According to the utility model, through the design of the telescopic probe assembly, the automatic adjustment of the length of the probe is realized, the insertion process of the OBD male connector is simplified, the OBD male connector and the OBD female connector can be effectively protected from being damaged in the insertion process, and the damage risk caused by misoperation is reduced.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to a car diagnosis interface technical field especially relates to a OBD male connector with telescopic probe. BACKGROUND

[0002] With the development of automobile industry, on-board diagnostics (OBD) has become one of the vehicle standard configurations. OBD system is used for monitoring engine operating conditions and real-time state of vehicle emission system, and data exchange is carried out with external diagnostic equipment through OBD interface. As the key component for connecting diagnostic equipment and vehicle OBD system, the performance of OBD connector directly affects the accuracy and efficiency of diagnosis.

[0003] The existing OBD male connector generally adopts injection molding type or assembled pin structure, and is directly inserted into the OBD interface of the vehicle. However, in the process of use, due to the narrow internal space of the vehicle and the hidden position of the interface, the connector may encounter resistance when being inserted, leading to difficult insertion of the pin, even bending deformation or breakage, and the risk of damaging the connector and the vehicle OBD interface. SUMMARY

[0004] The utility model discloses a kind of OBD male connectors with telescopic probe, to solve the problem raised in above background technology. To achieve the above purpose, the utility model provides the following technical scheme:

[0005] A kind of OBD male connector with telescopic probe, including shell and probe component, the probe component is set in the shell, the probe component is telescopic structure.

[0006] Further, the probe component includes needle core, spring and needle tube;The needle core and spring are set in the needle tube, the needle core is provided with clamping portion, the needle tube is provided with limiting portion, the pre-tightening force of the spring drives the clamping portion and the limiting portion contact, the limiting portion limits the needle core and the needle tube separation.

[0007] Further, the probe component further includes needle tube sleeve, the needle tube sleeve is fixed in the shell, the needle tube sleeve is internally provided with internal thread, the needle tube is externally provided with external thread, the needle tube is screw-connected in the needle tube sleeve, to realize the fixed connection of the probe component and the shell.

[0008] Further, the shell includes plug and shell body, the plug is fixedly connected to one end of the shell body, the plug is provided with mounting hole, the probe component is fixedly installed in the mounting hole;The other end of the shell body is provided with wire outlet hole.

[0009] Further, the plug is provided with a reinforcing frame.

[0010] Further, the plug is provided with a clamping pin, and the OBD female connector is provided with a clamping block matched with the clamping pin, and the clamping pin and the clamping block are clamped and matched when the OBD male connector is connected with the OBD female connector.

[0011] Further, the plug is made of racing steel or aluminum alloy.

[0012] Further, the shell is provided with a magnetic element.

[0013] Further, the wire outlet is connected with an elastic net tail.

[0014] The utility model discloses the beneficial effect lies in: the utility model discloses a telescopic probe subassembly, realized the automatic regulation of probe length, simplified the insertion process of OBD male connector, can effectively protect OBD male and female connector from being damaged in the insertion process, reduces the damage risk caused by improper operation. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0015] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical scheme in the embodiment of the utility model, the following will be briefly introduced the drawing needed to be used in the embodiment, obviously, the drawing in the following description only is some embodiments of the utility model, for the ordinary skilled person in the art, under the premise of not paying the creative labor, still can obtain other drawings according to these drawings.

[0016] Figure 1 For the structural schematic diagram of the utility model.

[0017] Figure 2 For the exploded structural schematic diagram of the utility model.

[0018] Figure 3 For the probe subassembly sectional view of the utility model.

[0019] Figure 4 For the probe subassembly exploded structural schematic diagram of the utility model.

[0020] It should be noted that the drawings are not necessarily drawn to scale, but are only shown in a schematic manner without affecting the understanding of the reader. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0021] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be clearly and completely described with reference to the drawings in the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present application, rather than all the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present application, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative efforts belong to the scope of the present application.

[0022] In the present application, the terms "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "front", "back", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "middle", "vertical", "horizontal", "lateral", "longitudinal" and the like indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings. These terms are mainly used to better describe the present application and its embodiments, and are not intended to limit the indicated devices, elements or components to have a specific orientation, or to be constructed and operated in a specific orientation.

[0023] In addition, in addition to indicating the orientation or positional relationship, the above-mentioned terms can also be used to indicate other meanings, for example, the term "upper" can also be used to indicate a certain dependent relationship or connection relationship in some cases. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meaning of these terms in the present application can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0024] In addition, the terms "mounting", "setting", "providing", "connecting", "connecting" should be broadly understood. For example, it can be fixedly connected, detachably connected, or integrally constructed; it can be mechanically connected, or electrically connected; it can be directly connected, or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, or internal communication between two devices, elements or components. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meaning of the above-mentioned terms in the present application can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0025] In addition, the terms "first", "second" and the like are mainly used to distinguish different devices, elements or components (the specific types and structures may be the same or different), and are not intended to indicate or imply the relative importance and quantity of the indicated devices, elements or components. Unless otherwise stated, the meaning of "multiple" is two or more.

[0026] It should also be understood that the terms used in the present application are only for the purpose of describing specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the present application. As used in the present application and the appended claims, unless otherwise clear from the context, the singular forms "a", "an" and "the" are intended to include the plural forms.

[0027] It should be further understood that the term "and / or" as used in the specification and in the claims, if any, means any one and / or any combination of one or more of the associated listed items can be present.

[0028] As Figure 1 and Figure 2 shown, an OBD male connector with telescopic probe, comprising a shell 1 and a probe assembly 2, the probe assembly 2 is arranged in the shell 1, the probe assembly 2 is a telescopic structure.

[0029] As an example, the OBD male connector with telescopic probe provided by the embodiment of the application mainly comprises a shell 1 and a probe assembly 2. The probe assembly 2 is designed as a telescopic structure, facilitating the plug-in operation of the OBD male connector. Through the telescopic design of the probe assembly 2, the automatic adjustment of the probe length is realized, the plug-in process of the OBD male connector is simplified, and the OBD male connector and the female connector can be effectively protected from damage during the plug-in process, reducing the damage risk caused by improper operation.

[0030] In an embodiment, referring to Figure 3 and Figure 4 , the probe assembly 2 comprises a needle core 21, a spring 22 and a needle tube 23; the needle core 21 and the spring 22 are arranged in the needle tube 23, the needle core 21 is provided with a clamping portion 211, the needle tube 23 is provided with a limiting portion 231, the pre-tightening force of the spring 22 drives the clamping portion 211 to contact the limiting portion 231, and the limiting portion 231 limits the separation of the needle core 21 and the needle tube 23.

[0031] As an example, the probe assembly 2 is made of conductive metal material, one end of which is in contact with the OBD female connector for conduction, and the other end is connected with a data line. The probe assembly 2 specifically comprises a needle core 21, a spring 22 and a needle tube 23, the needle core 21 and the spring 22 are installed inside the needle tube 23, the spring 22 is connected between the needle core 21 and the needle tube 23 to provide pre-tightening force for the needle core 21, drive the needle core 21 to extend out of the needle tube 23 to contact and conduct electricity with the OBD female connector, and at the same time ensure that the needle core 21 can smoothly extend and retract when subjected to external force. Moreover, the needle core 21 is provided with a clamping portion 211, and the needle tube 23 is provided with a limiting portion 231 matched with the clamping portion 211, when the pre-tightening force of the spring 22 drives the needle core 21 to extend out of the needle tube 23, the contact between the clamping portion 211 and the limiting portion 231 limits the complete separation of the needle core 21 and the needle tube 23.

[0032] In an embodiment, referring to Figure 3 and Figure 4The probe assembly 2 further comprises a needle tube sleeve 24 fixed in the shell 1. The inside of the needle tube sleeve 24 is provided with internal threads, and the outside of the needle tube 23 is provided with external threads. The needle tube 23 is screwed into the needle tube sleeve 24 to achieve the fixed connection between the probe assembly 2 and the shell 1.

[0033] As an example, in order to further enhance the stability and reliability of the structure, the probe assembly 2 further comprises a needle tube sleeve 24. The inside of the needle tube sleeve 24 is provided with internal threads, and the outside of the needle tube 23 is provided with external threads. The needle tube 23 is screwed into the needle tube sleeve 24 to achieve the fixed connection between the probe assembly 2 and the shell 1.

[0034] In an embodiment, referring to Figure 1 and Figure 2 , the shell 1 comprises a plug 11 and a shell body 12. The plug 11 is fixedly connected to one end of the shell body 12. The plug 11 is provided with a mounting hole 111, and the probe assembly 2 is fixedly installed in the mounting hole 111. The other end of the shell body 12 is provided with a wire outlet hole 121.

[0035] As an example, the shell 1 is composed of two parts: the plug 11 and the shell body 12. The shell body 12 comprises a detachable upper shell and a lower shell, which clamp and fix the plug 11 at one end. The plug 11 is provided with a mounting hole 111 for installing the probe assembly 2. The other end of the shell body 12 is provided with a wire outlet hole 121, through which the data line connected with the probe assembly 2 is led out of the shell body 12.

[0036] In an embodiment, referring to Figure 1 and Figure 2 , the plug 11 is provided with a reinforcing frame 112 around the periphery.

[0037] As an example, in order to improve the mechanical strength of the plug 11, while keeping the internal dimensions of the plug 11 unchanged, the thickness of the plug 11 is increased from the outside by providing a reinforcing frame 112 around the periphery of the plug 11, so that the plug 11 is not easily inserted or broken, prolonging the service life.

[0038] In an embodiment, referring to Figure 1 and Figure 2 , the plug 11 is provided with a needle clamping piece 113, and the OBD female connector is provided with a clamping block matched with the needle clamping piece 113. When the OBD male connector is connected with the OBD female connector, the needle clamping piece 113 is clamped and matched with the clamping block.

[0039] As an example, in order to ensure that the OBD male connector can be stably connected with the OBD female connector, the pin 11 is provided with a clamping pin 113, and the OBD female connector is provided with a clamping block matched with the clamping pin 113; when the male and female connectors are connected, the clamping pin 113 is matched with the clamping block on the female connector to form a stable connection, prevent the plug from loosening and falling off, and improve the stability.

[0040] In an embodiment, the plug 11 is made of stainless steel or aluminum alloy.

[0041] As an example, considering that the connector needs to have a certain durability, the plug 11 can be made of stainless steel or aluminum alloy, which is not easy to break and improves the durability.

[0042] In an embodiment, referring to Figure 1 and Figure 2 , the shell 12 is provided with a magnetic element 122.

[0043] As an example, the shell 12 is provided with a magnetic element 122, which is convenient for attracting the connector to a metal surface when not in use, preventing loss.

[0044] In an embodiment, referring to Figure 1 and Figure 2 , the wire hole 121 is connected with an elastic mesh tail 3.

[0045] As an example, the shell 12 is provided with a threaded sleeve structure of an elastic metal mesh tail 3 at one end of the wire hole 121, which protects the connection part of the wire and the connector, prevents the connection wire from being pulled and worn, prevents breakage, and improves the durability.

[0046] For the embodiments of the present application, it should be noted that the embodiments and features in the embodiments can be combined with each other to obtain new embodiments without conflict.

[0047] The above is only a preferred embodiment of the present application, and does not limit the present application in any form. The protection scope of the present application should be based on the protection scope of the claims. Although the present application has been disclosed as above, it is not intended to limit the present application. Any skilled person in the art can make some changes or modifications to the above disclosed technical content without departing from the technical solution range of the present application, and any simple modification, equivalent change and modification of the above embodiments based on the technical essence of the present application are still within the scope of the technical solution of the present application.

Claims

1. An OBD male connector having a retractable probe, characterized by: The utility model provides a probe assembly and a shell, the probe assembly is arranged in the shell, the probe assembly is telescopic structure, the probe assembly includes needle core, spring and needle tube, the needle core and spring are arranged in the needle tube, the needle core is provided with the joint part, the needle tube is provided with the limiting portion, the pre -tightening force of spring drives the joint part and the limiting portion contact, the limiting portion restricts the needle core and the needle tube separation, the probe assembly still includes needle tube cover, the needle tube cover inside is provided with internal thread, the needle tube outside is provided with external thread, the needle tube is screwed in the needle tube cover, the needle tube cover fixed mounting with the shell, realize the fixed connection of probe assembly and the shell.

2. The OBD male connector with retractable probe according to claim 1, characterized in that: The shell includes plug and shell body, the plug is fixedly connected with one end of the shell body, the plug is provided with mounting hole, the probe assembly is fixedly installed in the mounting hole, the other end of the shell body is provided with the line hole.

3. The OBD male connector with retractable probe of claim 2, wherein: The periphery of the plug is provided with reinforcing framework.

4. The OBD male connector with retractable probe of claim 2, wherein: The plug is provided with needle clamping, the OBD female connector is provided with the clamping block matched with the needle clamping, when the OBD male connector is connected with the OBD female connector, the needle clamping is clamped with the clamping block.

5. The OBD male connector with retractable probe of claim 2, wherein: The plug is made of racing steel or aluminum alloy.

6. The OBD male connector with retractable probe of claim 2, wherein: The shell body is provided with magnetic attraction piece.

7. The OBD male connector with retractable probe of claim 2, wherein: The line hole is connected with elastic net tail.

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