Connector female seat, center console and vehicle

Abstract

The utility model relates to a connector female seat, a center console and a vehicle, the connector female seat is provided with a female seat connecting part and a female seat conductive part, the female seat connecting part is used for being connected with external equipment, and the female seat conductive part is used for being electrically connected with the external equipment. According to the connector female seat disclosed by the invention, the female seat connecting part and the female seat conductive part are arranged, and the connector female seat is fixed by utilizing the female seat connecting part, so that mechanical connection of the connector female seat is realized; the female seat conductive part is electrically connected with a power supply, so that electrical connection of the connector female seat is realized. Therefore, mechanical connection and electric connection are both integrated on the connector female seat, mechanical connection and electric connection can be achieved at the same time, the number of accessories is reduced, and cost is reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to the field of connector technology, specifically to a connector socket, a center console, and a vehicle. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, to achieve mechanical fixation and electrical connection of external devices, multiple accessories, including mounting brackets and electrical connectors, are typically used. For example, to fix a mobile phone in a vehicle and achieve electrical connection, a mobile phone holder and charger are usually installed on the vehicle's center console. This results in a large number of accessories and higher costs. Utility Model Content

[0003] This disclosure proposes a connector female socket to reduce the number of accessories and lower costs.

[0004] The connector socket disclosed herein has a socket connection portion and a socket conductive portion. The socket connection portion is used to connect to an external device, and the socket conductive portion is used to electrically connect to the external device.

[0005] Optionally, the connector female includes a female body, the female body is provided with a plug hole, and the female conductive part is disposed in the plug hole.

[0006] Optionally, the female conductive portion includes an annular portion that is circumferentially arranged around the plug hole, and the annular portion is used for electrical connection with the external device.

[0007] Optionally, the annular portion includes a crown spring and an annular conductor. The annular conductor is fixed inside the plug hole, and the crown spring is disposed inside the annular conductor and connected to the annular conductor. The crown spring is used for electrical connection with the external device.

[0008] Optionally, the crown spring has a fixing plate at at least one axial end, and at least a portion of the fixing plate is bent so that the annular conductor is clamped and fixed between the fixing plate and the crown spring.

[0009] Optionally, the number of the female conductive parts is multiple, and the multiple female conductive parts are arranged at intervals along the axial direction of the insertion hole; among two adjacent female conductive parts, the minimum inner diameter of the annular portion provided near the opening of the insertion hole is greater than the minimum inner diameter of the annular portion provided away from the opening of the insertion hole.

[0010] Optionally, the insertion hole includes multiple insertion segments, each of which corresponds to one of the annular portions, and the annular portions are disposed within the corresponding insertion segments.

[0011] Optionally, the outer surface of the annular portion fits against the hole wall of the corresponding insertion segment.

[0012] Optionally, the insertion hole is provided with a plurality of limiting ribs, which are arranged at intervals along the axial direction of the insertion hole, and the two ends of the annular portion abut against two adjacent limiting ribs respectively.

[0013] Optionally, the insertion hole is provided with a limiting groove extending along the axial direction of the insertion hole, and at least one end of the annular portion is provided with a limiting protrusion, the limiting protrusion being inserted into the limiting groove.

[0014] Optionally, the female conductive part further includes a connecting piece, which is disposed on the outside of the annular conductor. One end of the connecting piece is electrically connected to the annular conductor, and the other end of the connecting piece is used to be electrically connected to the power supply.

[0015] Optionally, the connector female also includes a wire, the female body is provided with a wire hole for the wire to pass through, the other end of the connecting piece is electrically connected to one end of the wire, and the other end of the wire is used to be electrically connected to the power supply.

[0016] Optionally, the female seat body is provided with a sealing groove, the wire hole is provided in the sealing groove, and a fixing body is provided in the sealing groove, the fixing body covering the connection between the connecting piece and the wire.

[0017] Optionally, the female connector body includes a first body and a second body, with the female connector conductive part disposed in the first body and the female connector connecting part disposed in the second body.

[0018] Optionally, the first housing includes a first housing and a second housing arranged radially along the insertion hole, the first housing and the second housing being connected and forming at least a portion of the insertion hole; the first housing has a first opening facing the second housing, and the second housing has a second opening facing the first housing, both the first opening and the second opening allowing the annular portion to pass through, so that the annular portion can be inserted into the insertion hole.

[0019] Optionally, the first housing is provided with a first limiting part, the second housing is provided with a second limiting part, and the first limiting part and the second limiting part form the limiting groove; at least one end of the annular portion is provided with a limiting protrusion, and the limiting protrusion is inserted into the limiting groove.

[0020] Optionally, the second base includes a third housing and a fourth housing arranged radially along the insertion hole, the third housing and the fourth housing being connected and forming a mounting cavity; the third housing has a third opening facing the fourth housing, and the fourth housing has a fourth opening facing the third housing, both the third opening and the fourth opening allowing the first base to pass through, so that the first base can be inserted into the mounting cavity.

[0021] Optionally, the third housing is a metal housing, the female connector is located on the third housing, and the fourth housing is a plastic housing.

[0022] Optionally, the insertion hole is a through hole so that the insertion hole communicates with the mounting cavity; the bottom of the second base is provided with a drain hole, which communicates with the mounting cavity.

[0023] Optionally, the drain hole extends radially along the insertion hole, and the bottom wall of the drain hole is gradually inclined in a radially outward direction toward the opening of the insertion hole.

[0024] Optionally, a portion of the insertion hole is located in the first base, another portion of the insertion hole is located in the second base, and the female connector is located inside the insertion hole.

[0025] Optionally, the portion of the insertion hole located on the first base is a first hole segment, the portion of the insertion hole located on the second base is a second hole segment, the opening of the insertion hole is located on the second hole segment, and the first hole segment is located on the side of the second hole segment away from the opening.

[0026] Optionally, the second hole section is provided with an internal thread, which forms the female connector portion.

[0027] Optionally, the second housing further includes an external connecting portion disposed on the side of the first hole segment away from the opening, the external connecting portion being used to fix the connector female seat.

[0028] This disclosure also proposes a central control console.

[0029] The central control unit disclosed herein includes the connector female as described in any of the preceding claims.

[0030] This disclosure also proposes a vehicle.

[0031] The vehicle disclosed herein includes the connector female as described in any of the preceding claims or the center console as described in any of the preceding claims.

[0032] The connector socket disclosed herein integrates a connector socket with a connecting portion and a conductive portion. The connecting portion enables mechanical connection between the connector socket and an external device; the conductive portion enables electrical connection between the connector socket and the external device. This allows both mechanical and electrical connections to be integrated into the connector socket, enabling simultaneous mechanical and electrical connections, reducing the number of components and lowering costs. Attached Figure Description

[0033] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the connector female socket according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0034] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of the connector female socket according to an embodiment of this disclosure (wires are hidden).

[0035] Figure 3 This is a front view of the connector female socket according to an embodiment of this disclosure (wires are hidden).

[0036] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 AA view.

[0037] Figure 5 This is a perspective view of the connector female and connector male mating according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0038] Figure 6 This is a cross-sectional view of the connector female and connector male when they are mated according to an embodiment of this disclosure.

[0039] Figure 7 This is a perspective view of the crown spring of the connector female in an embodiment of this disclosure.

[0040] Figure 8 This is a perspective view of the fixing member of the connector female socket according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0041] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly structure of the crown spring and fixing member of the connector female seat according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0042] Figure 10 This is a perspective view of the first housing of the connector female socket according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0043] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly structure of the connector female socket, the crown spring, the fixing member and the first housing according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0044] Figure 12 This is a perspective view of the second housing of the connector female according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0045] Figure 13 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly structure of the connector female socket, including the crown spring, fixing member, first housing, and second housing, according to an embodiment of this disclosure.

[0046] Figure 14 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly structure of the connector female socket, including the crown spring, fixing member, first housing, second housing, wire and seal, according to an embodiment of this disclosure.

[0047] Figure 15 This is a perspective view of the third housing of the connector female according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0048] Figure 16This is a schematic diagram of the assembly structure of the connector female socket, including the crown spring, fixing member, first housing, second housing, wire, sealing member and third housing according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0049] Figure 17 This is a perspective view of the fourth housing of the connector female according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0050] Figure 18 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly structure of the connector female socket and the wire-to-board connector according to an embodiment of this disclosure.

[0051] Figure label:

[0052] 100. Electrical connectors;

[0053] 10. Connector female socket; 101. Female socket connecting part; 102. Female socket conductive part; 103. Insertion hole; 1031. Orifice; 1032. Limiting rib; 104. Mounting cavity; 105. External connecting part;

[0054] 1. Female seat body; 11. First seat body; 110. First hole section; 111. First housing; 1111. First opening; 1112. First limiting part; 1113. Buckle; 112. Second housing; 1121. First wire passage hole; 1122. Second opening; 1123. Second limiting part; 1124. Snap-fit ​​hole; 12. Second seat body; 120. Second hole section; 121. Third housing; 1211. Third opening; 1212. Injection hole; 122. Fourth housing; 1221. Second wire passage hole; 1222. Fourth opening; 1223. Drain hole; 1224. Injection column; 123. Sealing groove; 124. Fixing body;

[0055] 2. Crown spring; 21. Ring body; 22. Fixing plate;

[0056] 3. Fixing component; 31. Ring conductor; 32. Connecting piece; 33. Limiting protrusion;

[0057] 4. Wires;

[0058] 5. Sealing plug;

[0059] 20. Male connector; 201. Male connector connection part; 202. Male connector conductive part;

[0060] 30. Wire-to-board connector. Detailed Implementation

[0061] Embodiments of this disclosure are described in detail below, with examples of these embodiments illustrated in the accompanying drawings. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and intended to explain this disclosure, and should not be construed as limiting it.

[0062] like Figures 1 to 6As shown, the connector female socket 10 of this embodiment of the present disclosure is provided with a female socket connection part 101 and a female socket conductive part 102. The female socket connection part 101 is used to connect with an external device, and the female socket conductive part 102 is used to electrically connect with an external device.

[0063] The connector female socket 10 of this embodiment integrates mechanical and electrical connection functions by providing a female socket connecting part 101 and a female socket conductive part 102. The female socket connecting part 101 connects to an external device, achieving a mechanical connection; the female socket conductive part 102 connects to the external device, achieving an electrical connection. Thus, the connector female socket 10 integrates both mechanical and electrical connection functions, enabling simultaneous mechanical and electrical connections, reducing the number of components, and lowering costs.

[0064] like Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, for example, the external device is a male connector 20, and the female connector 10 is used to connect to the male connector 20. The male connector 20 includes a male connector connection portion 201 and a male connector conductive portion 202. The female connector connection portion 101 is connected to the male connector connection portion 201, and the female connector conductive portion 102 is electrically connected to the male connector conductive portion 202.

[0065] In some embodiments, such as Figure 3 and Figure 6 As shown, the connector female socket 10 includes a female socket body 1, which has a insertion hole 103, and a female conductive part 102 is disposed in the insertion hole 103. The insertion hole 103 allows the male conductive part 202 to be inserted.

[0066] By placing the female conductive part 102 inside the insertion hole 103, on the one hand, the insertion hole 103 can protect the female conductive part 102, improving the reliability of the connector female 10; on the other hand, when the male conductive part 202 is inserted into the insertion hole 103, the electrical connection between the connector male 20 and the connector female 10 can be realized, facilitating the electrical connection between the connector male 20 and the connector female 10.

[0067] Optionally, such as Figure 6 As shown, the female conductive part 102 includes an annular portion that surrounds the insertion hole 103 circumferentially and is used for electrical connection with an external device. The annular portion allows the male conductive part 202 to be inserted.

[0068] By including an annular portion in the female connector conductive part 102, and utilizing this annular portion to contact the male connector conductive part 202, the electrical connection area between the male connector 20 and the female connector 10 can be increased, thereby improving the reliability of the electrical connection between them. Furthermore, the male connector 20 and the female connector 10 can maintain electrical connection during rotation of the female connector 10.

[0069] like Figure 6 As shown, the male conductive part 202 includes an annular contact surface, which is arranged circumferentially around the insertion hole 103, and the annular contact surface contacts the annular portion.

[0070] Optionally, such as Figures 7 to 9 As shown, the annular portion includes a crown spring 2 and an annular conductor 31. The annular conductor 31 is fixed inside the insertion hole 103, and the crown spring 2 is disposed inside and connected to the annular conductor 31. The crown spring 2 is used for electrical connection with external devices. Specifically, the crown spring 2 can be used to contact the male conductive part 202.

[0071] By designing the annular portion to include a crown spring 2 and an annular conductor 31, and utilizing the contact between the crown spring 2 and the male conductive part 202, the contact reliability between the female conductive part 102 and the male conductive part 202 can be improved, thereby enhancing the electrical connection reliability between the male connector 20 and the female connector 10. Furthermore, by providing the annular conductor 31 and placing the crown spring 2 within it, the fixing stability of the crown spring 2 within the insertion hole 103 can be improved, thus enhancing the reliability of the female connector 10.

[0072] Optionally, such as Figure 7 and Figure 9 As shown, the crown spring 2 includes a ring body 21, which is interference-fitted with the annular conductor 31.

[0073] By interfering the connection between the ring 21 and the ring conductor 31, the reliability of the connection between the crown spring 2 and the ring conductor 31 can be improved, thereby further improving the reliability of the connector female socket 10.

[0074] Optionally, such as Figure 7 and Figure 9 As shown, the crown spring 2 has a fixing plate 22 at at least one axial end, and at least a portion of the fixing plate 22 is bent to clamp and fix the annular conductor 31 between the fixing plate 22 and the crown spring 2. The fixing plate 22 and the annular conductor 31 can be welded or riveted.

[0075] The fixing plate 22 can be connected to the ring body 21, and the ring conductor 31 is clamped and fixed between the fixing plate 22 and the ring body 21.

[0076] By setting the fixing plate 22, the ring conductor 31 is clamped between the fixing plate 22 and the ring body 21, which can improve the connection reliability between the crown spring 2 and the ring conductor 31, and further improve the reliability of the connector female 10.

[0077] To make the technical solution of this disclosure easier to understand, the following description further illustrates the technical solution of this disclosure, taking the alignment of the axial direction of the insertion hole 103 with the vertical direction as an example. Wherein, the vertical direction is as follows... Figures 1 to 18 As shown.

[0078] For example, such as Figure 7 and Figure 9 As shown, the upper end of the crown spring 2 is provided with a fixing plate 22. A part of the fixing plate 22 is bent downward so that the annular conductor 31 is clamped and fixed between the fixing plate 22 and the ring body 21.

[0079] Optionally, such as Figure 3 and Figure 6 As shown, there are multiple female conductive parts 102, which are arranged at intervals along the axial direction of the insertion hole 103. Among two adjacent female conductive parts 102, the minimum inner diameter of the annular portion provided near the insertion hole 1031 is greater than the minimum inner diameter of the annular portion provided away from the insertion hole 1031.

[0080] like Figure 6 As shown, there are multiple male conductive parts 202, which are arranged at intervals along the axial direction of the insertion hole 103. Among two adjacent male conductive parts 202, the outer diameter of the male conductive part 202 located near the opening 1031 of the insertion hole 103 is larger than the outer diameter of the male conductive part 202 located away from the opening 1031 of the insertion hole 103.

[0081] For example, there are three female conductive parts 102, which are arranged at intervals in the vertical direction. The opening 1031 of the insertion hole 103 is provided at the upper end of the insertion hole 103. Among two adjacent female conductive parts 102, the minimum inner diameter of the annular portion of the upper female conductive part 102 is larger than the minimum inner diameter of the annular portion of the lower female conductive part 102. Among two adjacent male conductive parts 202, the outer diameter of the upper male conductive part 202 is larger than the outer diameter of the lower male conductive part 202.

[0082] By designing the multiple female conductive parts 102 as described above, interference between the female conductive part 102 and the non-corresponding male conductive part 202 can be effectively avoided when the male conductive part 202 is connected to the female conductive part 102, thereby improving the connection efficiency between the connector female 10 and the connector male 20. Specifically, when the connector female 10 and the connector male 20 are connected, if the female conductive part 102 and the male conductive part 202 are electrically connected, then the female conductive part 102 and the male conductive part 202 are considered to correspond; if the female conductive part 102 and the male conductive part 202 are not electrically connected, then the female conductive part 102 and the male conductive part 202 are considered not to correspond.

[0083] Optionally, the insertion hole 103 includes multiple insertion segments, each corresponding to an annular portion, with the annular portion located within the corresponding insertion segment.

[0084] By setting multiple plug segments and placing the annular portion within the corresponding plug segment, it is beneficial to improve the assembly accuracy of the female conductive part 102 within the plug hole 103, thereby further improving the reliability of the connector female 10.

[0085] Optionally, the outer surface of the annular portion fits against the hole wall of the corresponding insertion segment.

[0086] For example, in two adjacent plug segments, the inner diameter of the plug segment on the upper side is larger than the inner diameter of the plug segment on the lower side.

[0087] By fitting the outer surface of the annular portion to the hole wall of the corresponding insertion segment, the annular portion can be limited in the radial direction of the insertion hole 103, which facilitates the limitation of the female conductive part 102 in the radial direction of the insertion hole 103.

[0088] Optionally, such as Figure 8 and Figure 9 As shown, the female conductive part 102 also includes a connecting piece 32, which is disposed on the outside of the annular conductor 31. One end of the connecting piece 32 is electrically connected to the annular conductor 31, and the other end of the connecting piece 32 is used to be electrically connected to the power supply.

[0089] By setting a connecting piece 32 that is electrically connected to the ring conductor 31, the ring conductor 31 is electrically connected to the power supply. This helps to improve the reliability of the connection between the power supply and the ring conductor 31, and further improves the reliability of the connector socket 10.

[0090] Optionally, such as Figure 1 and Figure 5 As shown, the connector female base 10 also includes a wire 4. The female base body 1 is provided with a wire passage hole communicating with the insertion hole 103, through which the wire 4 passes. One end of the wire 4 is electrically connected to the other end of the connecting piece 32, and the other end of the wire 4 is used for electrical connection to a power source.

[0091] By setting the wire 4, it is convenient to electrically connect the connecting piece 32 to the conductive part 102 of the female seat.

[0092] Optionally, such as Figure 13 and Figure 14 As shown, the female connector body 1 is provided with a sealing groove 123, and a wire through hole is provided in the sealing groove 123. A fixing body 124 is provided in the sealing groove 123. The fixing body 124 covers the connection between the connecting piece 32 and the wire 4.

[0093] The fixing body 124 can be a sealant or an injection molded part.

[0094] By placing the wire passage hole within the sealing groove 123 and installing a fixing body 124 within the sealing groove 123, the fixing body 124 seals the wire passage hole, preventing moisture and other contaminants from entering the insertion hole 103 through the wire passage hole and causing short circuits in the female connector 101. Furthermore, the fixing body 124 encloses the connection between the connecting piece 32 and the wire 4, improving the reliability of the connection between the connecting piece 32 and the wire 4. Therefore, the reliability of the connector female connector 10 can be improved.

[0095] Optionally, such as Figure 3 As shown, the female base 1 includes a first base 11 and a second base 12. The female conductive part 102 is disposed in the first base 11, and the female connecting part 101 is disposed in the second base 12.

[0096] It is understandable that the female connector conductive part 102 is used to realize electrical connection and has high requirements for insulation performance; the female connector connecting part 101 is used to realize mechanical connection and has high requirements for structural strength. Therefore, the performance requirements of the first seat body 11 and the second seat body 12 are different.

[0097] By configuring the female connector 1 to include a first body 11 and a second body 12, with the female connector conductive part 102 disposed in the first body 11 and the female connector connecting part 101 disposed in the second body 12, the first body 11 and the second body 12 can be designed differently according to requirements to improve the performance of the connector female connector 10.

[0098] Optionally, such as Figure 3 and Figure 6 As shown, a portion of the insertion hole 103 is located in the first base 11, another portion of the insertion hole 103 is located in the second base 12, and the female connector 101 is located inside the insertion hole 103.

[0099] By providing the female connector 101 within the insertion hole 103, the electrical and mechanical connections between the male connector 20 and the female connector 10 are simultaneously achieved after the male connector 20 is inserted into the female connector 10. This facilitates the connection between the male connector 20 and the female connector 10 and improves the connection efficiency.

[0100] Optionally, such as Figure 3 and Figure 6 As shown, the portion of the insertion hole 103 located on the first base 11 is the first hole segment 110, and the portion of the insertion hole 103 located on the second base 12 is the second hole segment 120. The opening 1031 of the insertion hole 103 is located in the second hole segment 120, and the first hole segment 110 is located on the side of the second hole segment 120 away from the opening 1031.

[0101] For example, the second hole section 120 is disposed on the upper side of the first hole section 110, the female connector 101 is disposed on the upper side of the female conductive part 102, and the female connector 101 is disposed in the second hole section 120, while the female conductive part 102 is disposed in the first hole section 110.

[0102] By setting the female conductive part 102 on the side of the female connector 101 away from the orifice 1031, the female conductive part 102 is positioned away from the orifice 1031, thereby better protecting the female conductive part 102 and further improving the reliability of the connector female 10.

[0103] Optionally, such as Figure 3 and Figure 6 As shown, the second hole section 120 is provided with an internal thread, which forms the female seat connection part 101.

[0104] like Figure 6 As shown, the male connector 201 is provided with an external thread, which is threadedly connected to the internal thread. The second hole section 120 can be a 1 / 4 threaded hole.

[0105] By providing an internal thread in the second hole section 120, the internal thread is used to connect with the male connector 201, thus facilitating the mechanical connection between the female connector 101 and the male connector 201.

[0106] Optionally, such as Figure 3 and Figure 6 As shown, the second base 12 also includes an external connecting portion 105, which is located on the side of the insertion hole 103 away from the opening 1031. The external connecting portion 105 is used to fix the connector female base 10.

[0107] For example, the external connection part 105 is provided on the lower side of the insertion hole 103. The external connection part 105 is used to connect with the center console to realize the connection between the connector female 10 and the center console.

[0108] The external connection part 105 facilitates the installation and fixation of the connector female 10.

[0109] Optionally, such as Figure 3 and Figure 6 As shown, the external connecting part 105 is a screw.

[0110] For example, the center console has a threaded hole, and the thread is connected to the threaded hole.

[0111] By setting the external connecting part 105 as a screw, it is easier to install and fix the connector female 10.

[0112] Optionally, such as Figure 3 and Figure 4As shown, the first housing 11 includes a first housing 111 and a second housing 112 arranged radially along the insertion hole 103, the first housing 111 and the second housing 112 being connected and forming at least a portion of the insertion hole 103. Figures 10 to 12 As shown, the first housing 111 has a first opening 1111 facing the second housing 112, and the second housing 112 has a second opening 1122 facing the first housing 111. Both the first opening 1111 and the second opening 1122 allow the annular portion to pass through so that the annular portion can be inserted into the insertion hole 103.

[0113] By configuring the first base 11 to include a first housing 111 and a second housing 112, when assembling the connector female 10, the annular portion can be inserted radially into the first housing 111 from the first opening 1111 of the first housing 111; then, the second housing 112 is mated with the first housing 111, wherein the annular portion enters the second housing 112 through the second opening 1121, and the second housing 112 is connected to the first housing 111, thereby inserting the annular portion into the insertion hole 103 formed by the first housing 111 and the second housing 112.

[0114] This facilitates the assembly of the annular portion and the first base 11, which helps improve the assembly efficiency of the connector female base 10.

[0115] Optionally, both the first housing 111 and the second housing 112 are plastic housings, and the first housing 111 and the second housing 112 are snap-fitted together.

[0116] For example, such as Figures 10 to 13 As shown, the first housing 111 is provided with a buckle 1113, and the second housing 112 is provided with a snap-fit ​​hole 1124, which snaps into the buckle 1123.

[0117] By making the first housing 111 and the second housing 112 into plastic housings, insulation of the female connector 101 can be achieved, thereby improving the reliability of the connector female 10.

[0118] Optionally, the insertion hole 103 is provided with a limiting groove extending along the axial direction of the insertion hole 103, and the annular portion is provided with a limiting protrusion 33 at at least one end along the axial direction, the limiting protrusion 33 being inserted into the limiting groove.

[0119] By providing a limiting groove within the insertion hole 103 and a limiting protrusion 33 on the annular portion, with the limiting protrusion 33 inserted into the limiting groove, the annular portion can be limited in the circumferential direction of the insertion hole 103. This improves the stability of the female connector 101 in the circumferential direction of the insertion hole 103, further enhancing the reliability of the connector female connector 10.

[0120] Optionally, the annular conductor 31, the connecting piece 32, and the limiting protrusion 33 are an integral structure, and the annular conductor 31, the connecting piece 32, and the limiting protrusion 33 constitute the fixing member 3.

[0121] Optionally, such as Figure 10 and Figure 12 As shown, the first housing 111 is provided with a first limiting part 1112, and the second housing 112 is provided with a second limiting part 1123. The first limiting part 1112 and the second limiting part 1123 form a limiting groove.

[0122] By providing a first limiting portion 1112 in the first housing 111 and a second limiting portion 1123 in the second housing 112, a portion of the limiting protrusion 33 is located within the first limiting portion 1112 of the first housing 111 when the annular portion is inserted into the first housing 111; and when the second housing 112 is connected to the first housing 111, the other portion of the limiting protrusion 33 is located within the second limiting portion 1123 of the second housing 112.

[0123] This facilitates the assembly of the annular portion, the first housing 111, and the second housing 112, further improving the assembly efficiency of the connector female 10.

[0124] Optionally, such as Figure 10 and Figure 12 As shown, the insertion hole 103 is provided with a plurality of limiting ribs 1032, which are arranged at intervals along the axial direction of the insertion hole 103. The two ends of the annular portion abut against two adjacent limiting ribs 1032 respectively.

[0125] For example, multiple limiting ribs 1032 are arranged at intervals in the vertical direction, with the upper end of the annular portion facing upward and abutting against the limiting rib 1032 located on the upper side, and the lower end of the annular portion facing downward and abutting against the limiting rib 1032 located on the lower side.

[0126] By providing limiting ribs 1032 within the insertion hole 103, and with the axial ends of the annular portion abutting against two adjacent limiting ribs 1032 respectively, the connector female 10 can be limited in the axial direction of the insertion hole 103. This improves the stability of the female connector 101 in the axial direction of the insertion hole 103, further enhancing the reliability of the connector female 10.

[0127] Optionally, such as Figure 3 As shown, the second seat 12 is provided with a mounting cavity 104, and the first seat 11 is located in the mounting cavity 104.

[0128] By providing a mounting cavity 104 in the second base 12 and placing the first base 11 inside the mounting cavity 104, the integration of the first base 11 and the second base 12 can be improved, and the volume of the connector female base 10 can be reduced.

[0129] Optionally, such as Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the second base 12 has a third housing 121 and a fourth housing 122 arranged radially along the insertion hole 103. The third housing 121 and the fourth housing 122 are connected and form a mounting cavity 104. Figures 15 to 17 As shown, the third housing 121 has a third opening 1211 facing the fourth housing 122, and the fourth housing 122 has a fourth opening 1222 facing the third housing 121. Both the third opening 1211 and the fourth opening 1222 allow the first seat 11 to pass through so that the first seat 11 can be installed into the mounting cavity 104.

[0130] By configuring the second base 12 to include a third housing 121 and a fourth housing 122, the first base 11 can be installed radially into the third housing 121 from the third opening 1211; then, the fourth housing 122 is engaged with the third housing 121, wherein the first base 11 enters the fourth housing 122 through the fourth opening 1222 and the fourth housing 122 is connected to the third housing 121, thereby installing the first base 11 into the mounting cavity 104 formed by the third housing 121 and the fourth housing 122.

[0131] This facilitates the assembly of the annular portion, the first base 11, and the second base 12, thereby improving the assembly efficiency of the connector female base 10.

[0132] Optionally, the third housing 121 is a metal housing, the female connector 101 is provided on the third housing 121, and the fourth housing 122 is a plastic housing.

[0133] By making the third housing 121 a metal housing and placing the female connector 101 within the third housing 121, it is beneficial to improve the structural strength of the female connector 101 and the connection reliability between the male connector 201 and the female connector 101, thereby improving the connection reliability between the connector male connector 20 and the connector female connector 10. Furthermore, making the fourth housing 122 a plastic housing helps to reduce the cost of the connector female connector 10.

[0134] Optionally, the third housing 121 and the fourth housing 122 are integrally injection molded.

[0135] For example, after the first housing 11 is inserted into the third housing 121, the third housing 121 together with the first housing 11 is placed into the injection mold, and the fourth housing 122 is injection molded in the injection mold.

[0136] By integrally injection molding the third housing 121 and the fourth housing 122, it is convenient to assemble the third housing 121 and the fourth housing 122, which helps to reduce the cost of the connector female 10.

[0137] Optionally, such as Figure 15 and Figure 17 As shown, the third housing 121 is provided with an injection hole 1212, and the fourth housing 122 is injection molded with an injection column 1224, which is injection molded into the injection hole 1212.

[0138] By setting injection holes 1212 and injection pillars 1224, the bonding force between the third housing 121 and the fourth housing 122 can be improved, and the connection reliability between the third housing 121 and the fourth housing 122 can be improved.

[0139] Optionally, such as Figure 12 As shown, the first base 11 is provided with a first wire-passing hole 1121 communicating with the insertion hole 103, through which the wire 4 passes. Figure 1 As shown, the second seat 12 is provided with a second wire passage hole 1221 that communicates with the mounting cavity 104, and the second wire passage hole 1221 allows the wire 4 to pass through.

[0140] The first wire hole 1121 and the sealing groove 123 can be provided on the first housing 111, and the second wire hole 1221 can be provided on the fourth housing 122.

[0141] Optionally, such as Figure 3 and Figure 17 As shown, the insertion hole 103 is a through hole so that the insertion hole 103 communicates with the mounting cavity 104. The bottom of the second base 12 is provided with a drain hole 1223, which communicates with the mounting cavity 104.

[0142] For example, the insertion hole 103 is a through hole extending vertically, and the lower part of the second seat 12 is provided with a drain hole 1223. This allows liquids such as water to flow out to the outside of the female seat 1 through the drain hole 1223 when they enter the insertion hole 103.

[0143] This facilitates the drainage of liquid from the insertion hole 103 to the outside of the connector female 10.

[0144] Optionally, the drain hole 1223 extends radially along the insertion hole 103, and the bottom wall of the drain hole 1223 is gradually inclined in the direction of radial outward toward the orifice 1031 of the insertion hole 103.

[0145] In this context, "inward" refers to the direction close to the axis of the insertion hole 103 in a plane perpendicular to the axis of the insertion hole 103; "outward" refers to the direction away from the axis of the insertion hole 103 in a plane perpendicular to the axis of the insertion hole 103.

[0146] It is understandable that the liquid in the insertion hole 103 first flows to the bottom of the insertion hole 103 under its own gravity, and then flows out through the drain hole 1223 in a direction from the inside to the outside.

[0147] By setting the bottom surface of the drain hole 1223 to gradually decrease in the radial outward direction, the liquid inside the drain hole 1223 can automatically flow to the outside of the drain hole 1223 by its own gravity, which further facilitates the discharge of liquid in the insertion hole 103 to the outside of the connector female 10.

[0148] Optionally, such as Figure 18 As shown, wire 4 is connected to wire-to-board connector 30, and wire-to-board connector 30 is electrically connected to an external power supply.

[0149] For example, the wire-to-board connector 30 is electrically connected to the vehicle's power supply, using the vehicle's power supply to power the connector socket 10.

[0150] Optionally, such as Figure 1 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the connector female socket 10 also includes a sealing plug 5, which is used to block the opening 1031 of the insertion hole 103.

[0151] Understandably, when the connector female socket 10 is not connected to the connector male connector 20, the opening 1031 of the mating hole 103 is open, making it easy for dust and other impurities to enter. By providing a sealing plug 5 to seal the opening 1031 of the mating hole 103, dust and other impurities can be prevented from entering the mating hole 103, thus improving the reliability of the connector female socket 10. Furthermore, when the connector female socket 10 is connected to the connector male connector 20, the sealing plug 5 should be removed first, and then the male conductive part 202 of the connector male connector 20 should be inserted into the mating hole 103.

[0152] The method for manufacturing the connector female socket 10 according to an embodiment of this disclosure:

[0153] First, the crown spring 2 is inserted into the annular conductor 31 of the corresponding fixing member 3, and the fixing piece 22 of the crown spring 2 is welded or riveted to the annular conductor 31, thereby assembling the crown spring 2 and the fixing member 3 to form... Figure 9 As shown, multiple conductive components are arranged, in which the crown spring 2 and the corresponding fixing member 3 form a conductive component; then, multiple conductive components are sequentially installed into the first housing 111 radially from the first opening 1111 of the first housing 111, forming as shown. Figure 11 The structure shown is then assembled; subsequently, the second housing 112 is joined to the first housing 111, wherein the conductive component enters the second housing 112 through the second opening 1121, and the second housing 112 is connected to the first housing 111, forming a complete structure. Figure 13 The internal components are shown; next, the wire 4 is electrically connected to the connecting piece 32 of the fixing member 3, and the fixing body 124 is filled into the sealing groove 123 of the first seat 11 to achieve fixation and sealing at the connection between the wire 4 and the connecting piece 32, forming Figure 14The sealing assembly shown includes a connection piece 32 between the wire 4 and the fixing member 3, which can be welded; the fixing body 124 can be a sealant or an injection molded part. Then, the sealing assembly is radially inserted into the third housing 121 through the third opening 1211, forming... Figure 16 The external components are shown; finally, a fourth housing 122 is integrally injection molded onto the external components, and the fourth housing 122 is used to seal the third opening 1211, completing the assembly of the connector female 10. The drain hole 1223 can be injection molded onto the fourth housing 122.

[0154] like Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the electrical connector 100 includes a female connector socket 10 and a male connector head 20. The female connector socket 10 is any of the connector socket 10 described in the above embodiments. The male connector head 20 includes a male connector connecting portion 201 and a male connector conductive portion 202. The male connector connecting portion 201 is connected to the female connector connecting portion 101, and the male connector conductive portion 202 is electrically connected to the female connector conductive portion 102. The electrical connector 100 can be used to fix and charge mobile phones, action cameras, etc.

[0155] The central control unit of this disclosure includes the connector female 10 described in any of the above embodiments.

[0156] For example, the center console includes a mounting bracket with threaded holes, and the outer connecting part 105 of the connector female 10 is threadedly connected to the threaded holes.

[0157] In other embodiments, the connector female 10 may also be disposed on the rearview mirror.

[0158] The vehicle disclosed in this embodiment includes the connector female 10 of any of the above embodiments or the center console of any of the above embodiments. The vehicle can be a pure electric vehicle or a hybrid electric vehicle.

[0159] The connector female socket 10 can be electrically connected to the vehicle's power supply through the wire-to-board connector 30, and the vehicle's power supply can be used to power the connector female socket 10.

[0160] Although embodiments of the present disclosure have been shown and described above, it is understood that the above embodiments are exemplary and should not be construed as limiting the present disclosure. Any changes, modifications, substitutions and variations made to the above embodiments by those skilled in the art are within the scope of protection of the present disclosure.

Claims

1. A connector female socket, characterized in that, The connector female socket has a female socket connecting part and a female socket conductive part. The female socket connecting part is used to connect with an external device, and the female socket conductive part is used to electrically connect with the external device.

2. The connector female socket according to claim 1, characterized in that, The connector female includes a female body, the female body is provided with a plug hole, and the conductive part of the female is disposed in the plug hole.

3. The connector female socket according to claim 2, characterized in that, The female connector conductive part includes an annular portion that is circumferentially arranged around the plug hole and is used for electrical connection with the external device.

4. The connector female socket according to claim 3, characterized in that, The annular portion includes a crown spring and an annular conductor. The annular conductor is fixed inside the plug hole, and the crown spring is disposed inside the annular conductor and connected to the annular conductor. The crown spring is used for electrical connection with the external device.

5. The connector female according to claim 4, characterized in that, The crown spring has a fixing plate at at least one axial end, and at least a portion of the fixing plate is bent so that the annular conductor is clamped and fixed between the fixing plate and the crown spring.

6. The connector female according to claim 4, characterized in that, The number of the female conductive parts is multiple, and the multiple female conductive parts are arranged at intervals along the axial direction of the plug hole; In two adjacent female conductive portions, the minimum inner diameter of the annular portion located near the insertion hole is greater than the minimum inner diameter of the annular portion located away from the insertion hole.

7. The connector female according to claim 6, characterized in that, The insertion hole includes multiple insertion segments, each of which corresponds to one of the annular portions, and the annular portions are located within the corresponding insertion segments.

8. The connector female according to claim 7, characterized in that, The outer surface of the annular portion fits against the hole wall of the corresponding insertion segment.

9. The connector female according to any one of claims 3-8, characterized in that, The insertion hole is provided with multiple limiting ribs, which are arranged at intervals along the axial direction of the insertion hole. The two ends of the annular portion abut against two adjacent limiting ribs respectively.

10. The connector female according to any one of claims 3-8, characterized in that, The insertion hole is provided with a limiting groove extending along the axial direction of the insertion hole, and the annular portion is provided with a limiting protrusion at at least one end along the axial direction, the limiting protrusion being inserted into the limiting groove.

11. The connector female according to any one of claims 4-8, characterized in that, The female connector conductive part also includes a connecting piece, which is disposed on the outside of the annular conductor. One end of the connecting piece is electrically connected to the annular conductor, and the other end of the connecting piece is used for electrical connection to a power source.

12. The connector female according to claim 11, characterized in that, The connector female also includes a wire, and the female body is provided with a wire hole for the wire to pass through. The other end of the connecting piece is electrically connected to one end of the wire, and the other end of the wire is used to be electrically connected to the power supply.

13. The connector female according to claim 12, characterized in that, The female seat body is provided with a sealing groove, the wire passage hole is provided in the sealing groove, and a fixing body is provided in the sealing groove. The fixing body covers the connection between the connecting piece and the wire.

14. The connector female according to any one of claims 3-8, characterized in that, The female connector body includes a first body and a second body, the conductive part of the female connector is disposed in the first body, and the connecting part of the female connector is disposed in the second body.

15. The connector female according to claim 14, characterized in that, The first base includes a first housing and a second housing arranged radially along the insertion hole, the first housing and the second housing being connected and forming at least a portion of the insertion hole; The first housing has a first opening facing the second housing, and the second housing has a second opening facing the first housing. Both the first opening and the second opening allow the annular portion to pass through so that the annular portion can be inserted into the insertion hole.

16. The connector female according to claim 15, characterized in that, The first housing is provided with a first limiting part, and the second housing is provided with a second limiting part, the first limiting part and the second limiting part forming a limiting groove; The annular portion has a limiting protrusion at at least one end along its axial direction, and the limiting protrusion is inserted into the limiting groove.

17. The connector female according to claim 14, characterized in that, The second housing includes a third housing and a fourth housing arranged radially along the insertion hole, the third housing and the fourth housing being connected and forming a mounting cavity; The third housing has a third opening facing the fourth housing, and the fourth housing has a fourth opening facing the third housing. Both the third opening and the fourth opening allow the first seat to pass through so that the first seat can be inserted into the mounting cavity.

18. The connector female according to claim 17, characterized in that, The third housing is a metal housing, the female connector is located on the third housing, and the fourth housing is a plastic housing.

19. The connector female according to claim 17, characterized in that, The insertion hole is a through hole so that the insertion hole communicates with the mounting cavity; The bottom of the second base is provided with a drain hole, which is connected to the mounting cavity.

20. The connector female according to claim 19, characterized in that, The drain hole extends radially along the insertion hole, and the bottom wall of the drain hole is gradually inclined in a radially outward direction toward the opening of the insertion hole.

21. The connector female according to claim 14, characterized in that, A portion of the insertion hole is located in the first base body, another portion of the insertion hole is located in the second base body, and the female connector is located inside the insertion hole.

22. The connector female according to claim 21, characterized in that, The portion of the insertion hole located on the first base body is the first hole segment, and the portion of the insertion hole located on the second base body is the second hole segment. The opening of the insertion hole is located on the second hole segment, and the first hole segment is located on the side of the second hole segment away from the opening.

23. The connector female socket according to claim 22, characterized in that, The second hole section is provided with an internal thread, which forms the female seat connection part.

24. The connector female according to claim 22, characterized in that, The second housing also includes an external connecting portion, which is disposed on the side of the first hole segment away from the opening, and is used to fix the connector female seat.

25. The connector female according to claim 24, characterized in that, The external connecting part is a screw.

26. A central control panel, characterized in that, The connector female includes any one of claims 1-25.

27. A vehicle, characterized in that, Includes the connector female according to any one of claims 1-25 or the central control unit according to claim 26.

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