Connector, plate body assembly and vehicle

Abstract

The utility model discloses a connector, a plate body assembly and a vehicle, the connector comprises a housing, and the outer wall of the housing is provided with a clamping part and an avoiding part; the avoiding part is a concave area arranged on the side wall of the shell, the avoiding part is not communicated with the inner cavity of the shell, and the avoiding part corresponds to partial section of the clamping part. The connector provided by the utility model can prevent water flowing to the connector shell from entering the connector, and prevents internal electric parts from losing efficacy.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of vehicle technology, specifically relating to a connector, a board assembly, and a vehicle. Background Technology

[0002] In related technologies, connectors use an open snap-fit ​​structure for connection and assembly. Specifically, snap-fit ​​parts and cutout areas are set on the connector shell. During the snap-fit ​​assembly of the connector, the snap-fit ​​parts can deform in the cutout areas to achieve snap-fit ​​assembly. However, when water is accidentally spilled onto the connector, the water can easily flow into the connector along the cutout areas of the shell, causing the internal electrical components to fail. Utility Model Content

[0003] This utility model aims to at least partially solve one of the technical problems in the related art.

[0004] Therefore, embodiments of this utility model propose a connector that can prevent water flowing onto the connector housing from entering the connector interior and thus prevent internal electrical components from failing.

[0005] An embodiment of this utility model proposes another plate assembly.

[0006] An embodiment of this utility model also proposes a vehicle.

[0007] The connector of this utility model embodiment includes a housing, and the outer wall of the housing has a snap-fit ​​portion and a clearance portion;

[0008] The clearance portion is a recessed area located on the side wall of the outer casing and not communicating with the inner cavity of the outer casing. The clearance portion corresponds to a section of the snap-fit ​​portion.

[0009] In some embodiments, the connector further includes at least one plug and a first seal, one end of the housing has a first hole, at least a portion of the plug extends through the first hole and is inserted into the interior of the housing, and the first seal is sealed between the plug and the wall of the first hole.

[0010] In some embodiments, the first seal is annular and is interference-fitted with the inner wall of the connector and the first hole.

[0011] In some embodiments, the connector has an electrical connection interface.

[0012] In some embodiments, the housing includes a body and an end plate. The body is a tubular structure, and the end plate is disposed at one end of the body. The end plate and the body are integrally formed, and a slot is defined between the end plate and the snap-fit ​​portion. The first hole is disposed on the end plate.

[0013] In some embodiments, the clearance portion includes a clearance opening and a sealing plate. The clearance opening is formed on the housing, and the sealing plate is fixedly connected to the housing at the periphery of the clearance opening. The sealing plate is recessed toward the interior of the housing.

[0014] The plate assembly of this utility model embodiment includes:

[0015] A first plate, the first plate having a second hole;

[0016] A connector, wherein the connector is as described in any of the above embodiments, the connector being snapped into the second hole;

[0017] A second seal is disposed between the outer wall of the connector housing and the first plate.

[0018] In some embodiments, the second seal is a sponge.

[0019] In some embodiments, the first plate is provided with a plurality of second holes, and each second hole is connected to the connector;

[0020] And / or, the first panel is a sub-instrument panel.

[0021] The vehicle of this utility model embodiment includes a connector as described in any of the above embodiments, or a plate assembly as described in any of the above embodiments.

[0022] In the connector of this utility model embodiment, by setting a recessed area and forming a relief part on the side wall of the shell, the snap-fit ​​part can be deformed through the relief part during snap-fit ​​assembly, which facilitates assembly. At the same time, the relief part is not connected to the inner cavity of the shell, so when water flows from the outer wall of the connector, it will not enter the inside of the connector, thereby avoiding the failure of electrical components inside the connector, improving the sealing performance of the connector, and reducing the failure rate of electrical components. Attached Figure Description

[0023] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the connector structure according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0024] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional structural schematic diagram of the connector according to an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0025] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the plate assembly according to an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0026] Figure label:

[0027] 100. Connector; 200. Board assembly;

[0028] 1. Outer shell; 11. Snap-fit ​​part; 12. Clearance part; 121. Clearance opening; 122. Sealing plate; 13. Body; 14. End plate; 15. First hole; 16. Slot;

[0029] 2. Connectors;

[0030] 3. First sealing element;

[0031] 4. First plate; 41. Second hole;

[0032] 5. Second sealing element; 51. First annular sealing surface; 52. Second annular sealing surface. Detailed Implementation

[0033] The embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below, examples of which are shown in the accompanying drawings. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and intended to explain the present invention, and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0034] See Figure 1 and Figure 2 The connector 100 of this utility model embodiment includes a housing 1. The outer wall of the housing 1 has a snap-fit ​​portion 11 and a clearance portion 12. The clearance portion 12 is a recessed area provided on the side wall of the housing 1 and not communicating with the inner cavity of the housing 1. The clearance portion 12 corresponds to a portion of the snap-fit ​​portion 11.

[0035] It should be understood that when assembling the connector 100, it can be snapped together with the component to be installed through the snap-fit ​​part 11. For example, when the connector 100 is assembled on the sub-dashboard, a mounting hole is opened on the sub-dashboard, the connector 100 is inserted into the mounting hole, and the connector 100 can be snapped together with the sub-dashboard through the snap-fit ​​part 11.

[0036] When the connector 100 is assembled, a recessed area is provided on the side wall of the housing 1 to form a relief portion 12. When the snap-fit ​​portion 11 is squeezed, it can deform toward the relief portion 12 and smoothly achieve snap-fit ​​assembly. In this embodiment of the present invention, the relief portion 12 is not connected to the inner cavity of the housing 1, and the relief portion 12 does not penetrate the side wall of the housing 1. When water flows to the outer wall of the connector 100, water will not enter the interior of the connector 100 through the relief portion 12.

[0037] The connector 100 of this utility model embodiment has a recessed area and a relief portion 12 formed on the side wall of the housing 1, so that the snap-fit ​​portion 11 can deform through the relief portion 12 during snap-fit ​​assembly, thereby realizing the assembly of the connector 100. At the same time, the relief portion 12 is not connected to the inner cavity of the housing 1, so when water flows from the outer wall of the connector 100, it will not enter the connector 100, thereby avoiding the failure of electrical components inside the connector 100, improving the sealing performance of the connector 100, and reducing the failure rate of electrical components.

[0038] In some embodiments, the connector 100 further includes at least one plug 2 and a first seal 3, one end of the housing 1 has a first hole 15, at least a portion of the plug 2 passes through the first hole 15 and is inserted into the interior of the housing 1, and the first seal 3 is sealed between the plug 2 and the hole wall of the first hole 15.

[0039] The connector 2 in connector 100 is connected to the housing 1. The main body of connector 2 is located inside the housing 1. The first hole 15 is located at the end of the housing 1 near the cockpit. The connector interface of connector 2 is exposed through the first hole 15 for passenger convenience. The first seal 3 prevents water from entering the housing 1 through the gap between connector 2 and the first hole 15. The first seal 3 is located between the outer wall of connector 2 and the inner wall of the first hole 15, ensuring a sealed fit between the end of connector 2 near the cockpit and the housing 1.

[0040] Optionally, the connector 2 is snapped into the housing 1, or the connector 2 is fixedly connected to the housing 1 by screws or other connectors.

[0041] In some embodiments, the first seal 3 is annular and is interference-fitted with the inner wall of the plug 2 and the first hole 15.

[0042] It should be understood that the first sealing element 3 is an annular sealing ring. For example, the material of the first sealing element 3 is rubber, which has good elasticity and corrosion resistance, and good toughness. During assembly, the first sealing element 3 is placed between the inner wall of the plug-in 2 and the first hole 15. The first sealing element 3 undergoes a certain elastic deformation and forms an interference fit with the inner wall of the first hole 15 and the plug-in 2, thereby ensuring its sealing performance.

[0043] In some embodiments, the connector 2 has an electrical connection interface. It should be understood that the connector 2 has a hot-swappable function and an electrical connection interface to facilitate the connection between the mobile device and the vehicle. For example, depending on its form factor interface standard, the electrical connection interface adopts a traditional USB interface or a newer TYPE-C interface.

[0044] In some embodiments, at least one connector 2 is provided on the housing 1. That is, one or more connectors 2 are arranged on the same connector 100, so that one or more exposed interfaces are formed on one connector 100. For example, two connectors 2 are arranged in the connector 100, and two first holes 15 are provided on the housing 1. The plug interfaces of the two connectors 2 correspond to the two first holes 15 respectively, so that two mobile devices can be connected at the same time.

[0045] In some embodiments, the housing 1 includes a body 13 and an end plate 14. The body 13 is a tubular structure, the end plate 14 is disposed at one end of the body 13, the end plate 14 and the body 13 are integrally formed, and a slot 16 is defined between the end plate 14 and the snap-fit ​​portion 11. A first hole 15 is disposed on the end plate 14.

[0046] Specifically, an end plate 14 is provided at one end of the main body 13 near the cockpit. The end plate 14 is located at one end of the main body 13 and is integrally formed with the main body 13, thereby avoiding gaps between the main body 13 and the end plate 14 and improving the sealing performance of the outer shell 1. A groove 16 is formed between the snap-fit ​​part 11 and the end plate 14 to facilitate snap-fit ​​assembly.

[0047] For example, when connector 100 is assembled onto the sub-dashboard, the side wall of the mounting hole on the sub-dashboard engages within the slot 16, thereby achieving a snap-fit ​​assembly between connector 100 and the sub-dashboard. Furthermore, the side of the snap-fit ​​portion 11 furthest from the housing 1 is an inclined surface. During connector 100 installation, the inclined surface of the snap-fit ​​portion 11 acts as a guide. After being compressed and deformed, the snap-fit ​​portion 11 can bend and deform towards the side closer to the clearance portion 12, thereby allowing a portion of the plate at the mounting hole of the sub-dashboard to engage within the slot 16.

[0048] In some embodiments, the clearance portion 12 includes a clearance opening 121 and a sealing plate 122. The clearance opening 121 is formed on the housing 1, and the sealing plate 122 is fixedly connected to the housing 1 at the periphery of the clearance opening 121. The sealing plate 122 is recessed toward the interior of the housing 1.

[0049] It should be understood that the clearance 121 may be a missing part of the housing 1, so that the area in the snap-fit ​​part 11 corresponding to the clearance 121 of the connector 100 undergoes a certain elastic deformation during assembly, which facilitates snap-fit ​​fixation.

[0050] To prevent water from flowing into the interior of the outer casing 1 along the clearance opening 121, this embodiment of the invention connects a sealing plate 122 to the outer casing 1 around the clearance opening 121, thereby blocking the clearance opening 121. The clearance portion 12 defined by the clearance opening 121 and the sealing plate 122 can be integrally formed with the outer casing 1, or the sealing plate 121 can be fixedly connected to the outer casing by welding or a connector.

[0051] Optionally, such as Figure 1 As shown, the cross-section of the outer shell 1 is rectangular, and the clearance opening 121 is provided at the side rib between the adjacent side plates of the outer shell 1. When the sealing plate 122 is connected to the outer shell 1 around the clearance opening 121, an L-shaped recessed area can be formed at the side rib of the outer shell 1, thereby forming the clearance part 12.

[0052] Alternatively, the clearance opening 121 is provided on the side plate of the outer casing 1, and the sealing plate 122 is an arc-shaped plate that is concave towards the inside of the outer casing 1. When the sealing plate 122 is connected to the outer casing 1 around the clearance opening 121, a recessed area with a certain depth can be formed, thereby forming the clearance part 12.

[0053] See Figure 3 The plate assembly 200 of this utility model embodiment includes a first plate 4, a connector 100 and a second sealing member 5. The first plate 4 has a second hole 41. The connector 100 is the connector 100 as described in any of the above embodiments, and the connector 100 is snapped into the second hole 41. The second sealing member 5 is disposed between the outer wall of the outer shell 1 and the first plate 4.

[0054] In this embodiment of the invention, the housing 1 of the connector 100 does not employ an open, hollow structure for its clearance portion. Instead, a recessed area is provided on the side wall of the housing to form the clearance portion. Simultaneously, by providing a second sealing element 5 between the outer wall of the housing 1 and the first plate 4, water can be prevented from flowing further downwards along the outer wall of the housing 1. When water flows to the housing 1 of the connector 100, it will flow downwards along the housing 1. This embodiment of the invention blocks the water's flow path, thereby preventing further water flow.

[0055] Furthermore, the plate assembly 200 of this utility model embodiment is applied in a vehicle, and the first plate 4 is a structural component such as a sub-instrument panel or door panel in the vehicle.

[0056] For example, the first plate 4 is the sub-instrument panel in the vehicle. In this case, the second hole 41 is the mounting hole on the sub-instrument panel mentioned above. Since the storage space of the sub-instrument assembly will store liquids such as water cups, bottled water, and beverages, when water is accidentally spilled, the water will flow into the sub-instrument panel along the gap between the housing 1 of the connector 100 and the sub-instrument panel. The clearance part that is not connected to the inner cavity of the housing can prevent water from entering the interior of the housing 1. The second seal 5 can prevent water from flowing down the outer wall of the housing 1, thereby avoiding failure of the connector 100 and other electrical components inside the vehicle, and improving the sealing performance and safety of the whole vehicle.

[0057] In this embodiment of the utility model, the plate assembly 200 and the avoidance part of the outer shell 1 of the connector 100 are sealed. When water flows in from the gap between the outer shell 1 and the first plate 4, it can prevent water from entering the interior of the outer shell 1 of the connector 100. By providing a second sealing element 5 between the outer shell 1 and the first plate 4, water can be prevented from flowing further down the outer shell 1 of the connector 100, thereby improving the overall waterproof sealing performance. When applied to vehicles, it can improve the safety of the entire vehicle and reduce the failure rate of electrical components.

[0058] In some embodiments, the second seal 5 is annular, and the second seal 5 has a first annular sealing surface 51 and a second annular sealing surface 52. The first annular sealing surface 51 is in contact with the outer wall of the housing 1, and the second annular sealing surface 52 is in contact with the first plate 4.

[0059] Specifically, the second seal 5 is annular and located on the outside of the housing 1 of the connector 100. For example, the second seal 5 has a certain elasticity. After the second seal 5 is fitted onto the housing 1, the first annular sealing surface 51 of the second seal 5 can fit tightly against the outer wall of the housing 1. For another example, the second seal 5 is bonded to the housing 1 of the connector 100. For yet another example, the second seal 5 is pressed between the connector 100 and the first plate 4.

[0060] At the same time, when the connector 100 is assembled on the first plate 4, the second annular sealing surface 52 of the second seal 5 can fit and abut against the first plate 4, thereby blocking the flow path of water, preventing water from flowing into the interior of the vehicle, and avoiding damage to electrical components.

[0061] In some embodiments, the second seal 5 is a sponge. It should be understood that the sponge is capable of absorbing water; when water flows in through the gap between the first plate 4 and the housing 1 of the connector 100, the sponge absorbs the water while preventing it from flowing further downwards, and then gradually evaporates over time. Furthermore, this embodiment of the invention also prevents water from accumulating at the second seal 5, thus preventing the accumulated water from flowing back into the vehicle's interior along other paths due to vehicle vibrations.

[0062] Furthermore, the second hole 41 on the first plate 4 is provided with a groove in the circumference. The second hole 41 is located at the bottom of the groove. When the connector 100 is connected to the second hole 41, the end face of the connector 100 is basically flush with the outer end face of the first plate 4, or the end face of the connector 100 is slightly higher than the outer end face of the first plate 4, which can prevent water overflowing on the first plate 4 from flowing to the first hole 15 of the connector 100.

[0063] In some embodiments, the first plate 4 is provided with a plurality of second holes 41, and each second hole 41 is connected to a connector 100. That is, in order to facilitate the simultaneous use by multiple people or multiple devices, a plurality of second holes 41 can be provided on the first plate 4, and each second hole 41 is provided with a connector 100.

[0064] The vehicle of this embodiment includes the connector 100 as described in any of the above embodiments, or the plate assembly 200 as described in any of the above embodiments. The vehicle of this embodiment achieves at least some of the same beneficial effects as those achieved by the connector 100 or plate assembly 200 in the above embodiments, and therefore will not be described again.

[0065] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "transverse", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model.

[0066] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this utility model, "a plurality of" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0067] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection, an electrical connection, or a connection that allows communication between them; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise explicitly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0068] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first feature is in direct contact with the second feature, or that the first feature is in indirect contact with the second feature through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "on top of," and "over" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0069] In this utility model, the terms "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., refer to a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example, which is included in at least one embodiment or example of this utility model. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. Furthermore, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples described in this specification, as well as the features of different embodiments or examples.

[0070] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described above, it is understood that the above embodiments are exemplary and should not be construed as limiting the present invention. Those skilled in the art can make changes, modifications, substitutions and variations to the above embodiments within the scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A connector, characterized in that, Includes a housing, the outer wall of which has a snap-fit ​​portion and a clearance portion; The clearance portion is a recessed area located on the side wall of the outer casing and not communicating with the inner cavity of the outer casing. The clearance portion corresponds to a section of the snap-fit ​​portion.

2. The connector according to claim 1, characterized in that, The connector further includes at least one plug and a first seal, the housing has a first hole, at least a portion of the plug passes through the first hole and is inserted into the interior of the housing, and the first seal is sealed between the plug and the wall of the first hole.

3. The connector according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first seal is annular and is interference-fitted with the inner wall of the connector and the first hole.

4. The connector according to claim 2, characterized in that, The connector has an electrical connection interface.

5. The connector according to claim 2, characterized in that, The outer shell includes a body and an end plate. The body is a tubular structure. The end plate is located at one end of the body. The end plate and the body are integrally formed. A slot is defined between the end plate and the snap-fit ​​part. The first hole is located on the end plate.

6. The connector according to claim 1, characterized in that, The clearance portion includes a clearance opening and a sealing plate. The clearance opening is formed on the outer casing, and the sealing plate is fixedly connected to the outer casing at the periphery of the clearance opening. The sealing plate is recessed towards the interior of the outer casing.

7. A plate assembly, characterized in that, include: A first plate, the first plate having a second hole; A connector, wherein the connector is the connector as described in any one of claims 1-5, and the connector snaps into the second hole; A second seal is disposed between the outer wall of the connector housing and the first plate.

8. The plate assembly according to claim 7, characterized in that, The second sealing element is a sponge.

9. The plate assembly according to any one of claims 7 or 8, characterized in that, The first plate is provided with a plurality of second holes, and each second hole is connected to the connector; And / or, the first panel is a sub-instrument panel.

10. A vehicle, characterized in that, Includes the connector as described in any one of claims 1 to 6, or the board assembly as described in any one of claims 7 to 9.

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