Modular terminal structure and travel converter

By using a modular terminal structure design, and employing positioning protrusions and grooves along with fixing clips, the problems of misalignment between conductive terminals and movable plugs in travel converters and low assembly efficiency are solved. This achieves stable electrical connection and efficient production, making it suitable for travel converters with different power socket standards.

CN223871757UActive Publication Date: 2026-02-03HUIZHOU OULI TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202520371440.1
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-03-04
Publication Date
2026-02-03
Estimated Expiration
2035-03-04

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Technical Problem

Existing travel converters are prone to misalignment of conductive terminals and movable plugs during installation, leading to poor contact, low assembly efficiency, increased production costs, and hindering large-scale production.

Method used

The modular terminal structure includes a first positioning housing and a second positioning housing. The conductive terminal is installed in the second positioning housing, and the movable plug can be slidably installed in the first positioning housing. Through the cooperation of the positioning protrusion and groove, combined with the design of the fixing buckle, the precise alignment and stable connection between the conductive terminal and the movable plug can be achieved.

Benefits of technology

It improves assembly efficiency, reduces the difficulty of precise manual alignment, avoids poor contact caused by positional misalignment, ensures the reliability of electrical connections and product quality, is suitable for mass production, and meets the usage requirements of different power socket standards.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a modularization terminal structure and a travel converter, the travel converter comprises the modularization terminal structure, the modularization terminal structure comprises a first positioning shell, a second positioning shell, a conductive terminal and a movable insertion block, the movable insertion block can be installed on the first positioning shell in a sliding mode, and the conductive terminal is installed on the second positioning shell; when the first positioning shell is connected with the second positioning shell, the conductive terminal directly faces the movable insertion block; the modular design facilitates the production and assembly of each part, can effectively improve the assembly efficiency, reduce the assembly difficulty, reduce the operation of manual accurate alignment, avoid the problem of poor contact caused by position offset, and facilitate the realization of large-scale production of the travel converter. And meanwhile, good electric connection performance between the conductive terminals and the movable insertion blocks is ensured, and normal use of the travel converter is ensured.
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Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to travel converter technical field especially relates to a modularization terminal structure and travel converter. BACKGROUND

[0002] With the acceleration of globalization, people cross-country travel and business travel increasingly frequently, and the power socket standard difference of different countries and regions brings many inconvenience to the use of electronic equipment. Travel converter emerges as the times require, and its core function is to realize the convenient charging of electronic equipment in the global range through converting different standard plugs and sockets. However, the existing travel converter has some problems in the installation process. When the conductive terminal and the movable plug block are installed to the same shell, due to the lack of effective positioning structure, the two are prone to position deviation, leading to poor contact and affecting the normal use of the converter. At the same time, this installation method needs manual accurate alignment, and the assembly efficiency is low, which increases the production cost and is not conducive to mass production. UTILITY MODEL CONTENTS

[0003] The utility model solves the technical problems that: provide a modularization terminal structure and travel converter to solve the existing travel converter in the installation process conductive terminal and movable plug block prone to position deviation and the problem of low assembly efficiency.

[0004] In order to solve the above technical problems, the utility model adopts the technical scheme that: a modularization terminal structure, including first positioning casing, second positioning casing, conductive terminal and movable plug block, the movable plug block can be slidably installed in the first positioning casing, the conductive terminal is installed in the second positioning casing;When the first positioning casing is connected with the second positioning casing, the conductive terminal is opposite the movable plug block.

[0005] Further, the first positioning casing is equipped with positioning protrusion, the second positioning casing is equipped with positioning groove, and the positioning protrusion is used for cooperating with the positioning groove.

[0006] Further, the number of the positioning protrusion and the number of the positioning groove are multiple.

[0007] Further, the second positioning casing is equipped with positioning protrusion, the first positioning casing is equipped with positioning groove, and the positioning protrusion is used for cooperating with the positioning groove.

[0008] Further, the number of the positioning protrusion and the number of the positioning groove are multiple.

[0009] Further, one side of the first positioning shell away from the second positioning shell is provided with a first mounting slot, and the movable plug block is slidably mounted in the first mounting slot; one side of the second positioning shell facing the first positioning shell is provided with a second mounting slot, and the conductive terminal is mounted in the second mounting slot, and the first positioning shell is provided with a plug-in through hole communicating with the first mounting slot corresponding to the position of the conductive terminal.

[0010] Further, the first positioning shell is provided with a fixed buckle, and the second positioning shell is provided with a fixed clamping groove, and the fixed buckle is used for clamping with the fixed clamping groove.

[0011] Further, the number of the fixed buckles and the number of the fixed clamping grooves are both multiple.

[0012] Further, the first positioning shell and / or the second positioning shell is provided with a mounting protrusion, and the mounting protrusion is used for connecting with an external member.

[0013] To solve the above technical problems, the utility model also provides a travel converter comprising the modular terminal structure.

[0014] The utility model has the advantages that: through setting first positioning shell and second positioning shell, and the conductive terminal is installed in the second positioning shell, the movable plug block is slidably mounted in the first positioning shell, when the two are connected, the conductive terminal is directly opposite the movable plug block, and the modular assembly structure is realized. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0015] Fig. 1 It is the explosion map of the modular terminal structure of the utility model embodiment one;

[0016] Fig. 2 It is the structure schematic diagram under the half assembly state of the modular terminal structure of the utility model embodiment one;

[0017] Fig. 3 It is the cross section structure schematic diagram of the modular terminal structure of the utility model embodiment one.

[0018] Label explanation:

[0019] 1, movable plug block; 2, first positioning shell; 21, first mounting groove; 22, plug-in through hole; 23, positioning protrusion; 24, fixed clamping groove; 3, conductive terminal; 4, second positioning shell; 41, second mounting groove; 42, positioning groove; 43, fixed buckle; 44, mounting protrusion. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0020] In order to explain the technical content, the purpose and the effect of the utility model in detail, the following will be described in conjunction with the embodiments and the accompanying drawings.

[0021] Please refer to Figs. 1-3 A kind of modular terminal structure, including first positioning shell 2, second positioning shell 4, conductive terminal 3 and movable plug block 1, the movable plug block 1 can be slidably installed in the first positioning shell 2, the conductive terminal 3 is installed in the second positioning shell 4;When the first positioning shell 2 is connected with the second positioning shell 4, the conductive terminal 3 is opposite the movable plug block 1.

[0022] From the above description, the utility model has the beneficial effect that: by setting first positioning shell 2 and second positioning shell 4, and the conductive terminal 3 is installed in second positioning shell 4, movable plug block 1 can be slidably installed in first positioning shell 2, when the two are connected, the conductive terminal 3 is opposite movable plug block 1, and the modular assembly structure is realized.This kind of modular design facilitates the production and assembly of each component, can effectively improve assembly efficiency, reduce assembly difficulty, reduce the operation of accurate alignment by hand, avoid the problem of poor contact caused by position deviation, facilitate the large-scale production of travel converter, and ensure the good electrical connection performance between the conductive terminal 3 and the movable plug block 1, to ensure the normal use of travel converter.

[0023] Further, the first positioning shell 2 is provided with positioning protrusion 23, and the second positioning shell 4 is provided with positioning groove 42, and the positioning protrusion 23 is used for cooperating with the positioning groove 42.

[0024] From the above description, the first positioning shell 2 is provided with positioning protrusion 23, and the second positioning shell 4 is provided with positioning groove 42, and the positioning protrusion 23 is used for cooperating with the positioning groove 42, which provides accurate positioning function for the connection of the first positioning shell 2 and the second positioning shell 4.This positioning structure can effectively prevent the position deviation of the two during connection, ensure that the conductive terminal 3 and the movable plug block 1 always keep the opposite state, thereby ensuring the reliability of electrical connection, improving the quality and stability of travel converter, facilitating assembly operation, and further improving assembly efficiency and reducing production cost.

[0025] Further, the number of the positioning protrusion 23 and the number of the positioning groove 42 are both multiple.

[0026] As described above, there are multiple positioning protrusions 23 and positioning grooves 42, which can position and constrain the first positioning housing 2 and the second positioning housing 4 from multiple directions and positions, further enhancing the positioning accuracy and stability when the two are connected. Compared with a single positioning structure, the cooperation of multiple positioning protrusions 23 and positioning grooves 42 can better distribute the force, making the connection more secure and reliable, effectively avoiding positioning loosening caused by external forces or vibrations, thereby better ensuring the alignment accuracy and electrical connection performance of the conductive terminal 3 and the movable plug 1, and improving the reliability and durability of the travel converter in different usage environments.

[0027] Furthermore, the second positioning housing 4 is provided with a positioning protrusion 23, and the first positioning housing 2 is provided with a positioning groove 42. The positioning protrusion 23 is used to cooperate with the positioning groove 42.

[0028] As described above, by providing a positioning protrusion 23 in the second positioning housing 4 and a positioning groove 42 in the first positioning housing 2, and by having the positioning protrusion 23 cooperate with the positioning groove 42, an effective positioning function between the first positioning housing 2 and the second positioning housing 4 is also achieved. This interchangeable positioning structure design provides different assembly directions and methods, increases the flexibility and adaptability of the modular terminal structure, and allows for the selection of appropriate positioning methods according to actual production or usage needs. This further optimizes the assembly process and structural design of the travel converter, while also achieving technical effects such as preventing positional misalignment and ensuring reliable electrical connections.

[0029] Furthermore, there are multiple positioning protrusions 23 and multiple positioning grooves 42.

[0030] As described above, there are multiple positioning protrusions 23 and positioning grooves 42, which can more accurately and stably position the first positioning housing 2 and the second positioning housing 4 from multiple directions. This enhances the firmness and reliability of the connection, effectively avoids positioning loosening and positional deviation, ensures good alignment and electrical connection between the conductive terminal 3 and the movable plug 1, improves the overall performance and service life of the travel converter, and enables it to maintain stable operation in various usage scenarios.

[0031] Furthermore, the first positioning housing 2 is provided with a first mounting groove 21 on the side opposite to the second positioning housing 4, and the movable plug 1 is slidably mounted in the first mounting groove 21; the second positioning housing 4 is provided with a second mounting groove 41 on the side facing the first positioning housing 2, and the conductive terminal 3 is mounted in the second mounting groove 41; the first positioning housing 2 is provided with a plug-in through hole 22 corresponding to the position of the conductive terminal 3, which communicates with the first mounting groove 21.

[0032] As described above, the first positioning housing 2 has a first mounting groove 21 on the side opposite to the second positioning housing 4 for mounting the movable plug 1, and the second positioning housing 4 has a second mounting groove 41 on the side facing the first positioning housing 2 for mounting the conductive terminal 3. A through hole 22 connecting the first mounting groove 21 is also provided on the first positioning housing 2 at the position corresponding to the conductive terminal 3. This structural design makes the installation of the movable plug 1 and the conductive terminal 3 more convenient and faster. Furthermore, when the first positioning housing 2 and the second positioning housing 4 are connected, the through hole 22 ensures accurate insertion and engagement between the conductive terminal 3 and the movable plug 1, further improving assembly efficiency and accuracy, while also ensuring the reliability of the electrical connection. In addition, this structural layout is reasonable, effectively utilizing space and making the entire modular terminal structure more compact, which is beneficial for the miniaturization design of travel converters and meets the portability needs of different users.

[0033] Furthermore, the first positioning housing 2 is provided with a fixing buckle 43, and the second positioning housing 4 is provided with a fixing slot 24, wherein the fixing buckle 43 is used to engage with the fixing slot 24.

[0034] As described above, the first positioning housing 2 is equipped with a fixing buckle 43, and the second positioning housing 4 is equipped with a fixing slot 24. The connection between the first positioning housing 2 and the second positioning housing 4 is achieved by the fixing buckle 43 engaging with the fixing slot 24. This connection method is simple and quick, requiring no additional tools or complex operations, enabling rapid assembly and fixation of the two housings, greatly improving assembly efficiency and reducing production costs. Simultaneously, the buckle connection provides a certain degree of tightness, ensuring a stable connection between the first positioning housing 2 and the second positioning housing 4 during normal use, avoiding problems such as poor contact between the conductive terminal 3 and the movable plug 1 due to loosening, and ensuring the reliable operation of the travel converter.

[0035] Furthermore, there are multiple fixing buckles 43 and multiple fixing slots 24.

[0036] As described above, there are multiple fixing buckles 43 and fixing slots 24, which can fix and constrain the first positioning housing 2 and the second positioning housing 4 from multiple positions. Compared with a single buckle connection, the cooperation of multiple buckles can make the connection more secure and stable, better withstand the influence of external forces and vibrations, further improve the structural stability and reliability of the travel converter, effectively avoid failures caused by loose connections during use, extend the service life of the product, and at the same time ensure the long-term stable electrical connection performance between the conductive terminal 3 and the movable plug 1.

[0037] Furthermore, the first positioning housing 2 and / or the second positioning housing 4 are provided with mounting protrusions 44, which are used to connect with external components.

[0038] As described above, the first positioning housing 2 and / or the second positioning housing 4 are provided with mounting protrusions 44 for connection with external components. This allows the modular terminal structure to be easily connected and fixed to the travel converter's housing or other related components, enhancing the assembly convenience and overall integrity of the entire travel converter. The connection between the mounting protrusions 44 and external components ensures the stable installation position of the modular terminal structure within the travel converter, preventing shaking or displacement during use. This guarantees the normal operation of the conductive terminals 3 and the movable plug 1, improving the overall performance and reliability of the travel converter, and also facilitating the overall assembly and maintenance of the travel converter.

[0039] A travel converter includes the aforementioned modular terminal structure.

[0040] As described above, applying the modular terminal structure to travel converters effectively solves the problems of easy misalignment of conductive terminals 3 and movable plug 1 during installation and low assembly efficiency in existing travel converters. By adopting this modular terminal structure, the assembly of travel converters becomes more convenient and faster, production costs are reduced, and product quality and reliability are improved. Simultaneously, it can meet the charging needs of electronic devices under different power socket standards in various countries and regions, providing users with a more convenient and stable power experience for cross-border travel and business trips, demonstrating good market application prospects and practical value.

[0041] Please refer to Figs. 1-3One embodiment of this utility model is as follows: a travel converter, the travel converter includes a mounting housing and a modular terminal structure, the modular terminal structure is mounted on the mounting housing, the modular terminal structure includes a first positioning housing 2, a second positioning housing 4, a conductive terminal 3 and a movable plug 1, the movable plug 1 is slidably mounted on the first positioning housing 2, and the conductive terminal 3 is mounted on the second positioning housing 4; when the first positioning housing 2 and the second positioning housing 4 are connected, the conductive terminal 3 faces the movable plug 1; by setting the first positioning housing 2 and the second positioning housing 4, and mounting the conductive terminal 3 on the second positioning housing 4 and slidably mounting the movable plug 1 on the first positioning housing 2, so that the conductive terminal 3 faces the movable plug 1 when the two are connected, a modular assembly structure is realized. This modular design facilitates the production and assembly of various components, effectively improving assembly efficiency, reducing assembly difficulty, minimizing manual precision alignment, and avoiding contact problems caused by positional misalignment. This is beneficial for the large-scale production of travel converters, while ensuring good electrical connection performance between the conductive terminal 3 and the movable plug 1, guaranteeing the normal operation of the travel converter. Specifically, the first positioning housing 2 and / or the second positioning housing 4 are provided with mounting protrusions 44 for connecting to external components. These protrusions 44 have mounting through holes, allowing the modular terminal structure to be connected to the external component (the mounting shell) by inserting screws into these holes. This enables the modular terminal structure to be easily connected and fixed to the travel converter's shell or other related components, enhancing the assembly convenience and overall integrity of the travel converter. The connection between the mounting protrusions 44 and the external component ensures a stable installation position of the modular terminal structure inside the travel converter, preventing shaking or displacement during use. This guarantees the normal operation of the conductive terminal 3 and the movable plug 1, improving the overall performance and reliability of the travel converter, and also facilitating its overall assembly and maintenance. .

[0042] In this embodiment, the first positioning housing 2 is provided with a positioning protrusion 23, and the second positioning housing 4 is provided with a positioning groove 42. The positioning protrusion 23 is used to cooperate with the positioning groove 42. The positioning protrusion 23 in the first positioning housing 2 and the positioning groove 42 in the second positioning housing 4, and the positioning protrusion 23 cooperates with the positioning groove 42, provide a precise positioning function for the connection of the first positioning housing 2 and the second positioning housing 4. This positioning structure can effectively prevent the two from shifting positions during the connection process, ensuring that the conductive terminal 3 and the movable plug 1 always remain in a positive alignment, thereby ensuring the reliability of the electrical connection, improving the quality and stability of the travel converter, and also facilitating assembly operations, further improving assembly efficiency and reducing production costs. Specifically, there are multiple positioning protrusions 23 and multiple positioning grooves 42, which can position and constrain the first positioning housing 2 and the second positioning housing 4 from multiple directions and positions, further enhancing the positioning accuracy and stability when the two are connected. Compared to a single positioning structure, the combination of multiple positioning protrusions 23 and positioning grooves 42 can better distribute the force, making the connection more secure and reliable. This effectively avoids positioning loosening caused by external forces or vibrations, thereby better ensuring the alignment accuracy and electrical connection performance of the conductive terminal 3 and the movable plug 1, and improving the reliability and durability of the travel converter in different usage environments.

[0043] In other embodiments, a positioning protrusion 23 may be provided in the second positioning housing 4, and a positioning groove 42 may be provided in the first positioning housing 2. The positioning protrusion 23 is used to cooperate with the positioning groove 42. By providing a positioning protrusion 23 in the second positioning housing 4 and a positioning groove 42 in the first positioning housing 2, and by making the positioning protrusion 23 cooperate with the positioning groove 42, the effective positioning function between the first positioning housing 2 and the second positioning housing 4 is also realized. This interchangeable positioning structure design provides different assembly directions and methods, increasing the flexibility and adaptability of the modular terminal structure. It allows for selection of appropriate positioning methods based on actual production or usage needs, further optimizing the assembly process and structural design of the travel converter. Simultaneously, it achieves technical effects such as preventing positional shifts and ensuring reliable electrical connections. Correspondingly, the number of positioning protrusions 23 and positioning grooves 42 is multiple, enabling more precise and stable positioning of the first positioning housing 2 and the second positioning housing 4 from multiple directions. This enhances the robustness and reliability of the connection, effectively preventing positioning loosening and positional shifts, ensuring proper alignment and electrical connection between the conductive terminal 3 and the movable plug 1, and improving the overall performance and service life of the travel converter, enabling it to maintain stable operation in various usage scenarios.

[0044] Preferably, the first positioning housing 2 has a first mounting groove 21 on the side opposite to the second positioning housing 4, and the movable plug 1 is slidably mounted in the first mounting groove 21; the second positioning housing 4 has a second mounting groove 41 on the side facing the first positioning housing 2, and the conductive terminal 3 is mounted in the second mounting groove 41. The first positioning housing 2 has a plug-in through hole 22 corresponding to the position of the conductive terminal 3, which communicates with the first mounting groove 21. It can be understood that the first positioning housing 2 has a first mounting groove 21 on the side opposite to the second positioning housing 4 for mounting the movable plug 1, and the second positioning housing 4 has a second mounting groove 41 on the side facing the first positioning housing 2 for mounting the conductive terminal 3, and a plug-in through hole 22 corresponding to the position of the conductive terminal 3 on the first positioning housing 2, which communicates with the first mounting groove 21. This structural design makes the installation of the movable plug 1 and the conductive terminal 3 more convenient and faster. When the first positioning housing 2 and the second positioning housing 4 are connected, the plug-in through hole 22 can ensure that the conductive terminal 3 and the movable plug 1 are accurately plugged in, further improving assembly efficiency and assembly accuracy, while ensuring the reliability of the electrical connection. In addition, this structure is rationally laid out and can make effective use of space, making the entire modular terminal structure more compact. This is conducive to the miniaturization design of travel converters and meets the portability needs of different users.

[0045] In this embodiment, the first positioning housing 2 is provided with a fixing buckle 43, and the second positioning housing 4 is provided with a fixing slot 24. The fixing buckle 43 is used to engage with the fixing slot 24. This connection method is simple and quick, and can realize the rapid assembly and fixing of the two housings without additional tools or complicated operations, which greatly improves assembly efficiency and reduces production costs. Meanwhile, the snap-fit ​​connection provides a certain degree of tightness, ensuring a stable connection between the first positioning housing 2 and the second positioning housing 4 during normal use. This avoids problems such as poor contact between the conductive terminal 3 and the movable plug 1 due to loosening, ensuring the reliable operation of the travel converter. Furthermore, the number of fixing snaps 43 and fixing slots 24 is multiple, allowing for multiple fixation and constraint of the first positioning housing 2 and the second positioning housing 4 from multiple positions. Compared to a single snap-fit ​​connection, the cooperation of multiple snaps makes the connection more robust and stable, better able to withstand external forces and vibrations, further improving the structural stability and reliability of the travel converter. This effectively avoids malfunctions caused by loose connections during use, extends the product's service life, and also ensures long-term stable electrical connection performance between the conductive terminal 3 and the movable plug 1.

[0046] In summary, the modular terminal structure and travel converter provided by this utility model achieve a modular assembly structure by setting a first positioning housing and a second positioning housing, installing conductive terminals in the second positioning housing, and slidably installing a movable plug in the first positioning housing, ensuring that the conductive terminals are directly opposite the movable plug when the two are connected. This modular design facilitates the production and assembly of each component, effectively improves assembly efficiency, reduces assembly difficulty, reduces manual precise alignment operations, avoids poor contact problems caused by positional misalignment, and is conducive to the large-scale production of travel converters. Simultaneously, it ensures good electrical connection performance between the conductive terminals and the movable plug, guaranteeing the normal use of the travel converter.

[0047] The above description is merely an embodiment of this utility model and does not limit the patent scope of this utility model. Any equivalent modifications made based on the content of this utility model specification and drawings, or direct or indirect applications in related technical fields, are similarly included within the patent protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A modular terminal structure, characterized in that, It includes a first positioning housing, a second positioning housing, conductive terminals, and a movable plug. The movable plug is slidably mounted on the first positioning housing, and the conductive terminals are mounted on the second positioning housing. When the first positioning housing is connected to the second positioning housing, the conductive terminals face the movable plug.

2. The modular terminal structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first positioning housing has a positioning protrusion, and the second positioning housing has a positioning groove. The positioning protrusion is used to cooperate with the positioning groove.

3. The modular terminal structure according to claim 2, characterized in that, The number of positioning protrusions and the number of positioning grooves are both multiple.

4. The modular terminal structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The second positioning housing is provided with a positioning protrusion, and the first positioning housing is provided with a positioning groove. The positioning protrusion is used to cooperate with the positioning groove.

5. The modular terminal structure according to claim 4, characterized in that, The number of positioning protrusions and the number of positioning grooves are both multiple.

6. The modular terminal structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first positioning housing has a first mounting groove on the side away from the second positioning housing, and the movable plug can be slidably installed in the first mounting groove; the second positioning housing has a second mounting groove on the side facing the first positioning housing, and the conductive terminal is installed in the second mounting groove; the first positioning housing has a plug-in through hole corresponding to the position of the conductive terminal, which communicates with the first mounting groove.

7. The modular terminal structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first positioning housing is provided with a fixing buckle, and the second positioning housing is provided with a fixing slot. The fixing buckle is used to engage with the fixing slot.

8. The modular terminal structure according to claim 7, characterized in that, There are multiple fixed buckles and multiple fixed slots.

9. The modular terminal structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first positioning housing and / or the second positioning housing are provided with mounting protrusions for connecting to external components.

10. A travel converter, characterized in that, Includes the modular terminal structure as described in any one of claims 1-9.