Battery replacement lock catch connector
By designing a locking frame and locking block structure on the female and male connectors of the battery swapping cabinet, the problem of easy detachment between the male and female connectors is solved, achieving stable connection and convenient operation.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202520157901.5
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-01-22
- Publication Date
- 2026-01-20
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-01-22
AI Technical Summary
The existing battery swapping cabinets lack a locking mechanism between the male and female connectors, posing a risk of accidental detachment and making operation inconvenient.
A battery swapping latch connector was designed, including a female connector and a male connector. The female connector has a locking frame and a locking block at the front end. The male connector achieves locking through a locking arm and a torsion spring. The handle has a lifting hole for easy operation.
It achieves a stable connection between the male and female connectors, preventing accidental disconnection, and is simple and convenient to operate.
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Abstract
Description
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of electric power, especially to a battery replacement lock catch connector. BACKGROUND
[0002] The battery replacement cabinet is a device for providing charging batteries for users, and has an appearance similar to a storage cabinet, different battery compartments, and one battery stored in each battery compartment. The cabinet body completes battery rental by controlling the opening of the door. Each battery compartment is provided with a connecting line for connecting with the battery. The connecting line can charge the battery after the plug of the connecting line is plugged into the socket on the battery. Users can use the battery replacement cabinet to replace the battery, thereby overcoming the defect of long waiting time for charging.
[0003] A battery charging and replacing cabinet connector is disclosed in Chinese Utility Model Patent No. 202323036780.9, which includes a female seat and a male head that are mutually adapted and plugged in to conduct. The female seat includes an insulating seat, a female terminal, and a front cover. The insulating seat has a first terminal slot with a large front and a small back along its front end. The female terminal has a large front and a small back shape. The female terminal is inserted into the first terminal slot, and the wiring part at the rear end of the female terminal extends out of the rear end surface of the insulating seat. The female terminal has a clamping space for the male terminal to insert and clamp the male terminal at the front end. The front cover is set at the front end of the insulating seat. The front cover is provided with a plurality of windows corresponding to the clamping space. The size of the window is equal to or less than the size of the front end of the clamping space. The female terminal includes two power female terminals as positive and negative poles for charging and a plurality of signal female terminals for transmitting control signals. The male terminal includes a power male terminal adapted to the power female terminal and a signal male terminal adapted to the signal female terminal.
[0004] After the male head and the female seat are plugged in, there is no structure to lock them, which increases the risk of accidental disconnection. In addition, there is no structure on the outside of the male head that is easy for a person to hold, making it difficult for a person to apply force to pull out the male head relative to the female seat, which is very inconvenient to operate.
[0005] Therefore, the present application proposes the following technical solutions. UTILITY MODEL CONTENTS
[0006] The utility model aims to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art and provide a battery replacement lock catch connector.
[0007] In order to solve the above technical problems, the utility model adopts the following technical scheme: the battery replacing lock catch connector includes female seat and male head which are mutually inserted together, the male head is connected with wire, the female seat has the female seat and is inserted into the mouth of inserting, the female seat front end is provided with the lock frame, the lock frame upper end is provided with the lock block, the lock block rear side is provided with the lock groove, the male head is provided with the connecting frame, the connecting frame upper end is connected with the lock arm through the pin shaft cooperation torsional spring, the lock arm front end lower side is provided with the lock hook which is matched with the lock groove, the lock arm rear end is provided with the pressing part, the lock hook is buckled in the lock groove under the elastic force of torsional spring, the male head rear side is provided with the handle part, the handle part is provided with at least one pull hole which is through both sides and is used for the finger to pass through.
[0008] Further, in the above technical solution, the female seat is formed with a connecting plate outwardly protruding at the insertion port and used for abutting against the shell, and first through holes are arranged on both sides of the connecting plate; second through holes are arranged on both sides of the lock frame, the lock frame is abutted against the connecting plate, and the second through holes are abutted against the first through holes, a first screw is screwed and fixed with the shell after passing through the second through holes and the first through holes, so that the female seat and the lock frame are fixed on the shell and form a detachable assembly.
[0009] Further, in the above technical solution, the connecting frame has the same shape as the connecting plate, and the lock block protrudes outward from the upper end of the connecting plate.
[0010] Further, in the above technical solution, a plurality of anti-skid protrusions are arranged on the upper surface of the pressing part.
[0011] Further, in the above technical solution, a pivot seat is arranged on the upper end of the connecting frame, the pin shaft is arranged in the pivot seat, the end of the pin shaft protrudes outward from the outer side of the pivot seat, a clamping groove is arranged on the end of the pin shaft, a clamping spring is clamped in the clamping groove, the clamping spring is attached to the outer side of the pivot seat to limit the pin shaft in the pivot seat, the torsional spring is sleeved on the pin shaft and arranged in the pivot seat, one end of the torsional spring is abutted against a limiting groove arranged in the pivot seat, the other end of the torsional spring is abutted against the lower surface of the pressing part in the lock arm, so that the front end of the lock arm is pressed downward under the elastic force of the torsional spring.
[0012] Further, in the above technical solution, the lock frame is a non-closed ring.
[0013] Further, in the above technical solution, a plurality of positioning holes are arranged on the periphery of the connecting frame, the positioning holes are sleeved with positioning columns arranged on the outer surface of the male head to fix the lock frame on the outer surface of the male head, or a second screw is screwed and fixed with the male head to fix the lock frame on the outer surface of the male head.
[0014] Further, in the above technical solution, the lock frame is made of metal.
[0015] Further, in the above technical solution, the number of the pulling holes is two, which are arranged side by side at the rear side of the handle part.
[0016] Further, in the above technical solution, the one end face of the male head is formed with a -type protrusion for indicating a negative electrode and a +type protrusion for indicating a positive electrode.
[0017] After the above technical solution is adopted, the utility model has the following beneficial effects compared with the prior art: in the process of inserting the male head into the counter-insertion port of the female seat, the locking hook at the front end of the locking arm first contacts the upper end of the locking block of the locking frame and is blocked by the locking block, forcing the locking hook at the front end of the locking arm to move upward and compress the torsion spring, when the locking hook at the front end of the locking arm passes the upper end of the locking block of the locking frame and is placed above the locking slot at the rear side of the locking block, the locking hook is buckled in the locking slot under the elastic force of the torsion spring, thereby ensuring that the locking arm and the locking block are locked together, ensuring that the female seat and the male head are more stable in connection, preventing the male head from accidentally separating from the female seat, and thereby forming stable electrical conduction between the female seat and the male head. In addition, the rear side of the male head is provided with a handle part, at least one pulling hole penetrating through both sides and allowing a finger to pass through is arranged on the handle part; when it is needed to pull out the male head relative to the female seat, the index finger is passed through the pulling hole of the handle part, and the thumb is used to press the pressing part at the rear end of the locking arm, so that the locking hook at the front end of the locking arm is separated from the locking slot to achieve the purpose of unlocking, at this time, the handle part is pulled out with force, since the index finger is passed through the pulling hole of the handle part, it can better exert force to pull out the male head relative to the female seat, and the operation is very convenient. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0018] Figure 1 is the perspective view of the utility model;
[0019] Figure 2 is the perspective split view of the utility model;
[0020] Figure 3 is the partial sectional view of the utility model;
[0021] Figure 4 is the split view of the female seat in the utility model;
[0022] Figure 5 is the split view of the male head in the utility model. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0023] The utility model will be further described below in combination with specific embodiments and drawings.
[0024] See Figures 1-5As shown, it is a battery replacement lock buckle connector, which comprises a female seat 1 and a male head 2 inserted into each other, the male head 2 is connected with a wire 3, the female seat 1 can be welded on a PCB board fixed on the shell of the equipment, the female seat 1 has a counter plug 10 for the male head 2 to insert, the counter plug 10 is exposed on the surface of the shell of the battery replacement equipment, which is convenient for the male head 2 to be inserted later.
[0025] In order to ensure that the female seat 1 and the male head 2 are more stable, prevent the male head 2 from being accidentally separated from the female seat 1, the utility model makes the following improvements: the front end of the female seat 1 is provided with a lock frame 4, wherein the lock frame 4 is exposed outside the counter plug 10, which will not affect the normal use of the counter plug 10. The upper end of the lock frame 4 is provided with a lock block 41, and the rear side of the lock block 41 is provided with a lock groove 411; the male head 2 is provided with a connecting frame 5, and the upper end of the connecting frame 5 is pivotally connected with a lock arm 6 through a pin shaft 51 and a torsional spring 52, the front end of the lock arm 6 is provided with a lock hook 61 matched with the lock groove 411, and the rear end of the lock arm 6 is provided with a pressing part 62, and the lock hook 61 is buckled in the lock groove 411 under the elastic force of the torsional spring 52; during the process that the male head 2 is inserted into the counter plug 10 of the female seat 1, the lock hook 61 at the front end of the lock arm 6 first contacts the upper end of the lock block 41 of the lock frame 4 and is blocked by the lock block 41, so that the lock hook 61 at the front end of the lock arm 6 moves upward and compresses the torsional spring 52, when the lock hook 61 at the front end of the lock arm 6 passes over the upper end of the lock block 41 of the lock frame 4 and is placed above the lock groove 411 at the rear side of the lock block 41, the lock hook 61 is buckled in the lock groove 411 under the elastic force of the torsional spring 52, thereby ensuring that the lock arm 6 and the lock block 41 are buckled together, ensuring that the female seat 1 and the male head 2 are more stable, preventing the male head 2 from being accidentally separated from the female seat 1, and thereby forming a stable electrical conduction between the female seat 1 and the male head 2. In addition, the rear side of the male head 2 is provided with a handle part 21, and at least one pull hole 211 is arranged on the handle part 21, which is used for the fingers to pass through; when it is needed to pull out the male head 2 from the female seat 1, the index finger is passed through the pull hole 211 of the handle part 21, and the thumb is pressed on the pressing part 62 at the rear end of the lock arm 6, so that the lock hook 61 at the front end of the lock arm 6 is separated from the lock groove 411 to achieve the purpose of unlocking, at this time, the handle part 21 is pulled out with force, and since the index finger is passed through the pull hole 211 of the handle part 21, it can better exert force to pull out the male head from the female seat, which is very convenient to operate.
[0026] The assembly structure of the female seat 1 and the lock frame 4 is described below.
[0027] The female seat 1 is formed with a connecting plate 11 outwardly protruding at the socket 10 and used for abutting with the shell, and the connecting plate 11 is provided with first through holes 111 on both sides; the lock frame 4 is provided with second through holes 42 on both sides, the lock frame 4 abuts with the connecting plate 11, and the second through holes 42 abut with the first through holes 111, and the first screw is screwed and fixed with the shell after passing through the second through holes 42 and the first through holes 111, so that the female seat 1 and the lock frame 4 are fixed on the shell and form a detachable assembly, and the assembly structure is simple. Since the lock frame 4 can be detached relative to the female seat 1, when the lock frame 4 is damaged in the use process, the lock frame 4 can be detached relative to the female seat 1, a new lock frame 4 can be replaced, and the lock frame 4 can continue to be used, which is energy-saving and environment-friendly, reduces the use cost, and prolongs the service life of the utility model.
[0028] The connecting frame 5 has the same shape as the connecting plate 11, and the lock block 41 protrudes outward from the upper end of the connecting plate 11, which can improve the appearance of the entire female seat.
[0029] The upper surface of the pressing portion 62 is provided with a plurality of anti-skid protrusions 621 distributed at intervals, and when the finger presses the pressing portion 62, the anti-skid protrusions 621 are contacted, so that a good anti-skid effect can be achieved, the pressing portion 62 can be pressed better, and then the lock hook 61 at the front end of the lock arm 6 is driven to be upwardly tilted, the lock hook 61 at the front end of the lock arm 6 is separated from the lock groove 411 to achieve the purpose of unlocking, and the operation is more convenient.
[0030] The assembly structure of the connecting frame 5 and the lock arm 6 is as follows:
[0031] The upper end of the connecting frame 5 is provided with a pivot seat 53, the pin shaft 51 is arranged in the pivot seat 53, the pin shaft 51 also passes through the shaft hole in the middle of the lock arm 6, the end of the pin shaft 51 protrudes outward from the outer side of the pivot seat 53, the end of the pin shaft 51 is provided with a clamping groove, a clamping spring 54 is clamped in the clamping groove, and the clamping spring 54 is attached to the outer side of the pivot seat 53 to limit the pin shaft 51 in the pivot seat 53, which has a simple assembly structure and is convenient to install; the torsional spring 52 is sleeved on the pin shaft 51 and arranged in the pivot seat 53, one end of the torsional spring 52 abuts against the limiting groove 531 arranged in the pivot seat 53, and the other end of the torsional spring 52 abuts against the lower surface of the pressing portion 62 of the lock arm 6, so that the torsional spring 52 is stably arranged between the pivot seat 53 and the lock arm 6, and the front end of the lock arm 6 is pressed downward under the elastic force of the torsional spring.
[0032] The lock frame 4 is a non-closed ring, which can be more conveniently installed on the male head 2. The lock frame 4 is made of metal, which has a more stable structure, and of course, the lock frame 4 can also be made of hard plastic.
[0033] The connecting frame 5 is provided with a plurality of positioning holes 55 which are positioned with the positioning columns provided on the outer surface of the male head 2, so that the lock frame 4 is fixed to the outer surface of the male head 2; or a second screw is screwed through the positioning hole 55 and the male head 2, so that the lock frame 4 is fixed to the outer surface of the male head 2. No matter which installation mode is adopted, the connecting frame 5 can be fixed to the outer surface of the male head 2.
[0034] The number of the pulling holes 211 is two, which are distributed side by side on the rear side of the handle part 21, and two fingers can pass through the two pulling holes 211, so that the force can be better applied to pull out the male head.
[0035] The male head 2 is provided with a -type protrusion 22 for indicating the negative pole and a +type protrusion 23 for indicating the positive pole on one end surface, which has an indicating effect, so that the male head can not be inserted reversely, and the use is more convenient and safe.
[0036] In the process of inserting the male head 2 into the counter plug opening 10 of the female seat 1, the lock hook 61 at the front end of the lock arm 6 first contacts the upper end of the lock block 41 of the lock frame 4 and is blocked by the lock block 41, so that the lock hook 61 at the front end of the lock arm 6 is forced to move upward and compress the torsion spring 52. When the lock hook 61 at the front end of the lock arm 6 passes the upper end of the lock block 41 of the lock frame 4 and is placed above the lock slot 411 on the rear side of the lock block 41, the lock hook 61 is buckled in the lock slot 411 under the elastic force of the torsion spring 52, so that the lock arm 6 and the lock block 41 are locked together, the connection of the female seat 1 and the male head 2 is more stable, the male head 2 is prevented from being separated from the female seat 1 accidentally, and the female seat 1 and the male head 2 form a stable electrically conductive connection. In addition, the handle part 21 is provided on the rear side of the male head 2, and the handle part 21 is provided with at least one pulling hole 211 which penetrates through both side surfaces and through which a finger can pass. When the male head 2 needs to be pulled out relative to the female seat 1, the index finger passes through the pulling hole 211 of the handle part 21, and the thumb presses the pressing part 62 at the rear end of the lock arm 6, so that the lock hook 61 at the front end of the lock arm 6 is separated from the lock slot 411 to achieve the purpose of unlocking. At this time, the handle part 21 is pulled out with force, and since the index finger passes through the pulling hole 211 of the handle part 21, the force can be better applied to pull out the male head relative to the female seat, so that the operation is very convenient.
[0037] Of course, the above only describes the specific embodiments of the utility model, and does not limit the utility model implementation range. Any equivalent changes or modifications made according to the structure, features and principles described in the utility model patent application scope should be included in the utility model patent application scope.
Claims
1. A battery swapping latch connector, comprising a female connector (1) and a male connector (2) that are interlocked, the male connector (2) being connected to a wire (3), and the female connector (1) having a mating port (10) for the male connector (2) to be inserted. Its features are: The female connector (1) is provided with a locking frame (4) at the front end, and a locking block (41) is provided at the upper end of the locking frame (4). A locking groove (411) is provided at the rear side of the locking block (411). The male connector (2) is fitted with a connecting frame (5). A locking arm (6) is pivotally connected to the upper end of the connecting frame (5) through a pin (51) and a torsion spring (52). A locking hook (61) that matches the locking groove (411) is provided at the lower side of the front end of the locking arm (6). A pressing part (62) is provided at the rear end of the locking arm (6). The locking hook (61) is engaged in the locking groove (411) under the elastic force of the torsion spring (52). The male head (2) is provided with a handle (21) on the rear side, and the handle (21) is provided with at least one lifting hole (211) that passes through both sides and allows fingers to pass through.
2. The battery swapping latch connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The female base (1) has an outwardly protruding connecting plate (11) formed at the insertion port (10) for docking with the housing. The connecting plate (11) has a first through hole (111) on both sides. The lock frame (4) has a second through hole (42) on both sides. The lock frame (4) docks with the connecting plate (11), and the second through hole (42) docks with the first through hole (111). The first screw passes through the second through hole (42) and the first through hole (111) and is screwed to the housing, so that the female base (1) and the lock frame (4) are fixed on the housing and form a detachable assembly.
3. The battery swapping latch connector according to claim 2, characterized in that: The shape of the connecting frame (5) is the same as that of the connecting plate (11), and the locking block (41) protrudes from the upper end of the connecting plate (11).
4. The battery swapping latch connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper surface of the pressing part (62) is provided with multiple anti-slip protrusions (621) spaced apart.
5. The battery swapping latch connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper end of the connecting frame (5) is provided with a pivot seat (53), the pin (51) passes through the pivot seat (53), and the end of the pin (51) extends beyond the outer side of the pivot seat (53). The end of the pin (51) is provided with a slot, and a retaining spring (54) is engaged in the slot. The retaining spring (54) fits against the outer side of the pivot seat (53) to limit the pin (51) in the pivot seat (53). The torsion spring (52) is sleeved on the pin (51) and placed in the pivot seat (53). One end of the torsion spring (52) abuts against the limiting groove (531) provided in the pivot seat (53), and the other end of the torsion spring (52) abuts against the lower surface of the pressing part (62) in the locking arm (6), so that the front end of the locking arm (6) is pressed down under the elastic force of the torsion spring.
6. The battery swapping latch connector according to any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that: The lock frame (4) is a non-closed ring.
7. The battery swapping latch connector according to claim 6, characterized in that: The connecting frame (5) is provided with a plurality of positioning holes (55) around its periphery. The positioning holes (55) are positioned with the positioning posts provided on the outer surface of the male connector (2) so that the locking frame (4) is fixed to the outer surface of the male connector (2); or, the second screw passes through the positioning hole (55) and is screwed to the male connector (2) so that the locking frame (4) is fixed to the outer surface of the male connector (2).
8. The battery swapping latch connector according to claim 7, characterized in that: The lock frame (4) is made of metal.
9. The battery swapping latch connector according to claim 6, characterized in that: There are two lifting holes (211), which are arranged side by side on the rear side of the handle (21).
10. The battery swapping latch connector according to claim 6, characterized in that: The male head (2) has a --shaped protrusion (22) for indicating the negative electrode and a +-shaped protrusion (23) for indicating the positive electrode on one end face.
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Charging and swapping cabinet connector
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