Connector, connector assembly and automobile

Abstract

The utility model relates to a connector, a connector assembly and an automobile, the connector comprises a connector body, a temperature sensor and a buckle, the connector body is provided with a placing hole, and the temperature sensor is located in the placing hole; the buckle comprises a clamping part and a connecting part, the connecting part is used for being matched with the connector body so as to fixedly connect the buckle to the connector body, and the clamping part at least partially covers the placement hole and is used for preventing the temperature sensor from being separated from the placement hole. According to the connector disclosed by the invention, the buckle is fixedly connected to the connector body, and the temperature sensor is more stably connected to the placement hole of the connector body in a manner that the clamping part on the buckle covers the placement hole, so that the temperature sensor can be prevented from falling off from the connector body due to external environment factors; therefore, the detection of the temperature sensor on the temperature of the connector body is influenced, and potential safety hazards are avoided.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to the field of connector technology, and more specifically, to a connector, a connector assembly, and an automobile using the connector assembly. Background Technology

[0002] Connectors are used in many different devices. For example, in automobiles, connectors are used to connect high-voltage components, and they can also be used to connect a car's battery to a charging station. After the two connected components are joined, the temperature of the connector needs to be monitored during use to ensure its stability. In related technologies, temperature sensors are installed on the connector for temperature detection. However, these sensors are prone to detaching from the connector during use, affecting the detection results and the connector's stability. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this disclosure is to provide a connector that prevents a temperature sensor from detaching from the connector.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this disclosure provides a connector comprising:

[0005] A connector body, wherein a placement hole is provided on the connector body;

[0006] A temperature sensor, wherein the temperature sensor is located in the placement hole;

[0007] The snap fastener includes a snap-fit ​​portion and a connecting portion. The connecting portion is used to cooperate with the connector body to fix the snap fastener to the connector body. The snap-fit ​​portion at least partially covers the placement hole to prevent the temperature sensor from detaching from the placement hole.

[0008] Optionally, the snap-fit ​​portion is plate-shaped, with one side fixedly connected to the connecting portion and the other side extending toward the placement hole.

[0009] Optionally, the portion of the snap-fit ​​portion covering the placement hole is provided with a lead wire hole, which is used for the lead wire of the temperature sensor to pass through.

[0010] Optionally, the connector body is further provided with a snap-fit ​​hole, which is disposed adjacent to the placement hole, and the connecting part can cooperate with the snap-fit ​​hole to connect the buckle to the connector body.

[0011] Optionally, the connecting part includes a column, the top end of which is connected to the snap-fit ​​part, and a snap-fit ​​member is also provided on the column. The snap-fit ​​hole is adapted to the column, and a snap-fit ​​groove is provided in the snap-fit ​​hole for cooperating with the snap-fit ​​member to fix the column in the snap-fit ​​hole.

[0012] Optionally, two snap-fit ​​members are provided, made of elastic material, and symmetrically arranged at the ends of the column relative to the axis of the column. Each snap-fit ​​member has a flange larger than the outer diameter of the column. The snap-fit ​​groove is a stepped groove provided at the bottom of the snap-fit ​​hole and has a diameter larger than the snap-fit ​​hole.

[0013] Optionally, the column is cylindrical, the snap-fit ​​hole is a circular hole, and a limiting member is provided on the column to restrict the snap-fit ​​part from rotating relative to the snap-fit ​​hole.

[0014] Optionally, the limiting member is a locking block disposed on the top of the column, and a locking groove is provided at the entrance of the locking hole. The locking block is used to lock into the locking groove to restrict the rotation of the column relative to the locking hole.

[0015] Optionally, the column is cylindrical, and a snap-fit ​​surface is provided on the side of the column. The snap-fit ​​surface is perpendicular to the radial direction of the column, so that the cross-section of the column is D-shaped, and the snap-fit ​​hole is adapted to the shape of the column.

[0016] Optionally, the axis of the snap-fit ​​hole is perpendicular to the upper surface of the connector body, and the snap-fit ​​portion is perpendicular to the connecting portion.

[0017] Optionally, adhesive is provided in the placement hole for fixing the temperature sensor.

[0018] A second aspect of this disclosure also provides a connector assembly including the connector described in the above embodiments, and a docking device for connecting to the connector.

[0019] A third aspect of this disclosure also provides an automobile including the connector assembly described in the above embodiments.

[0020] Through the above technical solution, the connector disclosed herein has a buckle on the connector body. The buckle is fixedly connected to the connector body, and the temperature sensor is more securely connected to the placement hole of the connector body by the snap-fit ​​part on the buckle covering the placement hole. This can prevent the temperature sensor from falling off the connector body due to external environmental factors, which would affect the temperature sensor's detection of the connector body's temperature and cause safety hazards.

[0021] Other features and advantages of this disclosure will be described in detail in the following detailed description section. Attached Figure Description

[0022] The accompanying drawings are provided to further illustrate the present disclosure and form part of the specification. They are used together with the following detailed description to explain the present disclosure, but do not constitute a limitation thereof. In the drawings:

[0023] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the connector structure provided in an exemplary embodiment of this disclosure;

[0024] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of the connector provided in an exemplary embodiment of this disclosure;

[0025] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the connector body in the connector provided in the exemplary embodiment of this disclosure;

[0026] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the snap-fit ​​structure in the connector provided in an exemplary embodiment of this disclosure;

[0027] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the connector assembly provided in an exemplary embodiment of this disclosure.

[0028] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures

[0029] 1-Connector body; 11-Placement hole; 12-Snap-in hole; 121-Snap-in slot;

[0030] 2-Temperature sensor;

[0031] 3-Snap-on; 31-Snap-on part; 311-Lead hole; 312-Limiting part; 32-Connecting part; 321-Column; 322-Snap-on part; 323-Flange; 324-Snap-on surface;

[0032] 4-Connector. Detailed Implementation

[0033] The specific embodiments of this disclosure will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are for illustration and explanation only and are not intended to limit this disclosure.

[0034] In this disclosure, unless otherwise stated, directional terms such as "up," "down," "high," "low," "top," and "bottom" generally refer to the orientation of the corresponding component or structure in the direction of gravity. For specific details, please refer to [reference needed]. Figure 1The drawing orientation is shown. "Inner" and "outer" refer to the inner and outer contours of the corresponding components. Furthermore, it should be noted that terms such as "first" and "second" are used to distinguish one element from another and do not indicate sequence or importance. Additionally, in the description with reference to the accompanying drawings, the same reference numerals in different drawings denote the same elements. The above definitions are for explanation and illustration only and should not be construed as limiting this disclosure.

[0035] This disclosure relates to a connector that can be used in an automobile to connect high-voltage components or charging components in the automobile. See [link to relevant documentation]. Figure 1 and Figure 2 The connector disclosed herein includes a connector body 1, a temperature sensor 2, and a snap fastener 3. A placement hole 11 is provided on the connector body 1. The placement hole 11 can extend in a vertical direction or other directions. The temperature sensor 2 can be installed in the placement hole 11. In other embodiments, adhesive can also be provided in the placement hole 11 to better fix the temperature sensor 2 in the placement hole 11.

[0036] The latch 3 includes a latching part 31 and a connecting part 32. The connecting part 32 can cooperate with the connector body 1 to fix the latch 3 to the connector body 1, so as to prevent the latch 3 from falling off the connector during the use of the connector. The latching part 31 at least partially covers the placement hole 11. The latching part 31 can prevent the temperature sensor 2 from continuing to move out of the placement hole 11 when it is about to leave the placement hole 11, thereby ensuring the stability of the temperature sensor 2 in the placement hole 11, so that the temperature sensor 2 can continuously detect the temperature of the connector body 1 during the use of the connector.

[0037] The connector disclosed herein has a latch 3 on the connector body 1. The latch 3 is fixedly connected to the connector body 1. The latch 3 is then secured to the placement hole 11 by the latching part 31 on the latch 3. This securely connects the temperature sensor 2 to the placement hole 11 of the connector body 1, thereby preventing the temperature sensor 2 from falling off the connector body 1 due to external environmental factors, which would affect the temperature sensor 2's detection of the temperature of the connector body 1 and cause safety hazards.

[0038] In one embodiment of this disclosure, see Figure 1 and Figure 4The snap-fit ​​portion 31 in the snap-fit ​​3 is plate-shaped, with one side fixedly connected to the connecting portion 32 and the other side extending towards the placement hole 11. The plate-shaped snap-fit ​​portion 31 allows for a closer fit to the surface of the connector body 1, preventing it from protruding too far and affecting the connector's use. Furthermore, the plate-shaped snap-fit ​​portion 31 facilitates manufacturing, saving manufacturing time and costs to some extent. Additionally, the plate-shaped snap-fit ​​portion 31 allows for better control of its coverage on the placement hole 11, enabling it to adapt to different models of temperature sensors 2.

[0039] In one embodiment of this disclosure, see Figure 1 and Figure 4 A lead wire hole 311 is provided on the part of the snap-fit ​​part 31 that covers the placement hole 11. By providing the lead wire hole 311, it is easy for the lead wire of the temperature sensor 2 to pass through the placement hole 11. This avoids the situation where the lead wire of the temperature sensor 2 is difficult to lead out of the placement hole 11 after the snap-fit ​​part 31 completely covers the placement hole 11, thus preventing power supply and data transmission.

[0040] In one embodiment of this disclosure, see Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 A snap-fit ​​hole 12 is provided on the connector body 1. The snap-fit ​​hole 12 can extend in the vertical direction or other directions. The connecting part 32 on the buckle 3 can cooperate with the snap-fit ​​hole 12 to fix the buckle 3 to the connector body 1. In some embodiments, the snap-fit ​​hole 12 can also be arranged adjacent to the placement hole 11 to reduce the length of the snap-fit ​​part 31 and reduce the volume of the buckle 3, thereby making the installation of the buckle 3 more convenient and the fixing effect better.

[0041] In one embodiment of this disclosure, see Figure 2 and Figure 4 The axis of the snap-fit ​​hole 12 is perpendicular to the upper surface of the connector body 1, and the snap-fit ​​part 31 originates from the connecting part 32. This design facilitates manufacturing, allowing for direct processing. Furthermore, the right-angled shape of the snap-fit ​​3 facilitates installation by direct insertion. After installation, the snap-fit ​​part 31 fits more closely to the upper surface of the connector body 1, ensuring better engagement of the temperature sensor 2 in the placement hole 11 and guaranteeing its stability. Of course, in other embodiments, the snap-fit ​​part 31 and the connecting part 32 in the snap-fit ​​3 can have other angles and structures, depending on the specific circumstances; this disclosure does not impose any limitations on this.

[0042] In one embodiment of this disclosure, see Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 The connecting part 32 includes a column 321, the top end of which is connected to the snap-fit ​​part 31. A snap-fit ​​member 322 is also provided on the column 321. In order to cooperate with the snap-fit ​​member 322 on the column 321, the snap-fit ​​hole 12 is adapted to the column 321, and a snap-fit ​​groove 121 is provided in the snap-fit ​​hole 12 so that the column 321 can be fixedly connected in the snap-fit ​​hole 12 by the cooperation between the skull snap-fit ​​member 322 and the snap-fit ​​groove 121.

[0043] In some embodiments, the snap-fit ​​element 322 can be a protrusion disposed on the surface of the column 321, and the snap-fit ​​groove 121 is an L-shaped groove disposed inside the snap-fit ​​hole 12. During installation, the protrusion can be placed on the top of the L-shaped groove and moved downwards until it reaches the lowest point. Then, the buckle 3 can be rotated to lock the protrusion into the L-shaped groove and complete the fixation of the buckle 3. Of course, in other embodiments, the structure of the snap-fit ​​element 322 and the snap-fit ​​groove 121 can also be of other types, depending on the actual situation. This disclosure does not limit this.

[0044] In one embodiment of this disclosure, see Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 Two snap-fit ​​pieces 322 are provided, made of elastic material, and are symmetrically arranged at the ends of the column (321) with respect to the axis of the column 321. A flange 323 larger than the column 321 is also provided on the snap-fit ​​piece 322. The snap-fit ​​groove 121 is a stepped groove with a diameter larger than the snap-fit ​​hole 12, which is provided at the bottom of the snap-fit ​​hole 12. During installation, since the snap-fit ​​parts 322 are made of elastic material, the two snap-fit ​​parts 322 need to be moved towards each other first, so that the flange 323 on the snap-fit ​​parts 322 can enter the snap-fit ​​hole 12. Then, the column 321 is moved along the axial direction of the snap-fit ​​hole 12 until the flange 323 on the snap-fit ​​parts 322 moves into the snap-fit ​​groove 121 of the snap-fit ​​hole 12. At this time, the flange 323 will be locked in the stepped groove under the action of elasticity to complete the installation of the snap-fit ​​3. When it is necessary to remove the snap-fit ​​3, the two snap-fit ​​parts 322 are moved towards each other again, so that the flange 323 can enter the snap-fit ​​hole 12 and then be pulled out to remove it. In some other embodiments, the flange 323 can also be set as a cone shape to facilitate insertion or removal from the snap-fit ​​hole 12.

[0045] In one embodiment of this disclosure, see Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 4The snap-fit ​​hole 12 is a round hole, which is convenient for processing and installation. The column 321 in the connecting part 32 is correspondingly cylindrical to cooperate with the snap-fit ​​hole 12. Since the snap-fit ​​hole 12 is a round hole, in order to prevent the column 321 from rotating in the snap-fit ​​hole 12 and affecting the placement hole 11 of the snap-fit ​​part 31, a limiting member 312 is provided on the column 321 to restrict the rotation of the column 321 in the snap-fit ​​hole 12.

[0046] In one embodiment of this disclosure, see Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 The limiting member 312 is a locking block disposed on the top of the column 321. A locking groove 121 is provided at the entrance of the locking hole 12, which can cooperate with the locking block to restrict the rotation of the column 321 in the locking hole 12. In this embodiment, the locking block is a right-angled triangular block disposed on the top of the column 321. One straight side of the locking block is connected to the column 321, and the other straight side is connected to the locking part 31 to enhance the stability between the locking part 31 and the column 321. The locking groove 121 is a triangular groove disposed at the entrance of the locking hole 12. During installation, the column 321 only needs to be moved axially to lock the locking block into the locking groove 121. Of course, in other embodiments, the locking block and the locking groove 121 can also be provided with other structures to restrict the rotation of the column 321 in the locking hole 12. The specific structure can be determined according to the actual situation, and this disclosure does not limit it.

[0047] In another embodiment of this disclosure, see Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 The snap-fit ​​hole 12 is a circular hole, and the column 321 in the connecting part 32 is correspondingly cylindrical. A snap-fit ​​surface 324 is also provided on the side of the column 321. The snap-fit ​​surface 324 is perpendicular to the radial direction of the column 321, making the cross-section of the column 321 D-shaped. To facilitate fitting with the column 321, the cross-section of the snap-fit ​​hole 12 is also machined into a D-shape. When the column 321 is inserted into the snap-fit ​​hole 12, the D-shaped cross-section can restrict the rotation of the column 321 within the snap-fit ​​hole 12, thereby improving the stability of the buckle 3 on the connector body 1. Of course, in other embodiments, two snap-fit ​​surfaces 324 can also be provided, symmetrically arranged along the axis of the column 321, to further improve the effect of restricting rotation.

[0048] When using the connector disclosed herein, the temperature sensor 2 can be fixedly connected to the placement hole 11 with adhesive first, and then the snap-fit ​​3 can be installed. The operator moves the snap-fit ​​piece 322 on the column 321 toward each other, and then inserts the snap-fit ​​piece 322 into the snap-fit ​​hole 12 and moves it axially until the flange 323 on the snap-fit ​​piece 322 snaps into the snap-fit ​​groove 121 in the snap-fit ​​hole 12, thus completing the installation. At this time, the snap-fit ​​part 31 can also cover the placement hole 11 and remove the temperature sensor 2 placed therein from the placement hole 11, and the wire of the temperature sensor 2 can also pass through the lead hole 311 on the snap-fit ​​part 31.

[0049] The second aspect of this disclosure, see [link to relevant document]. Figure 5 Furthermore, a connector assembly is provided, including the connector described in the above embodiments and a docking device 4. The docking device 4 can mate with the connector to complete the connection of corresponding components. For example, the connector assembly is used in the charging section of an automobile. The connector connects to an external power source as a power plug, while the docking device 4 connects to the battery section of the automobile. The connection between the connector and the docking device 4 can be achieved through tuning forks and copper busbars at their opposite ends, or other connection methods known to those skilled in the art. After docking, the automobile can be charged.

[0050] During charging, the temperature sensor 2 in the connector body 1 can detect the temperature of the connector body 1, ensuring that the temperature of the connector and the docking device 4 remains at a normal level during charging, preventing safety accidents. The latch 3 ensures the stability of the temperature sensor 2 on the connector body 1, preventing the temperature sensor 2 from falling off the connector body 1 due to external environmental factors or movement of the connector body 1, thus preventing temperature detection. Of course, in other embodiments, the connector assembly of this disclosure can also be applied to other structures, as long as the corresponding components require docking and temperature detection, which will not be elaborated further here.

[0051] A third aspect of this disclosure also provides an automobile, including the connector assembly described in the above embodiments. The connector assembly can be used for connecting high-voltage components in an automobile, or for connecting charging components, etc. For details, please refer to the description in the above embodiments, which will not be repeated here.

[0052] The preferred embodiments of this disclosure have been described in detail above with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, this disclosure is not limited to the specific details of the above embodiments. Within the scope of the technical concept of this disclosure, various simple modifications can be made to the technical solutions of this disclosure, and these simple modifications all fall within the protection scope of this disclosure.

[0053] It should also be noted that the various specific technical features described in the above specific embodiments can be combined in any suitable manner without contradiction. In order to avoid unnecessary repetition, this disclosure will not describe the various possible combinations separately.

[0054] Furthermore, various different embodiments of this disclosure can be combined in any way, as long as they do not violate the spirit of this disclosure, they should also be regarded as the content disclosed in this disclosure.

Claims

1. A connector, characterized in that, include: A connector body, wherein a placement hole is provided on the connector body; A temperature sensor, wherein the temperature sensor is located in the placement hole; The snap fastener includes a snap-fit ​​portion and a connecting portion. The connecting portion is used to cooperate with the connector body to fix the snap fastener to the connector body. The snap-fit ​​portion at least partially covers the placement hole to prevent the temperature sensor from detaching from the placement hole.

2. The connector according to claim 1, characterized in that, The snap-fit ​​part is plate-shaped, with one side fixedly connected to the connecting part and the other side extending toward the placement hole.

3. The connector according to claim 2, characterized in that, The portion of the snap-fit ​​part covering the placement hole is provided with a lead wire hole, which is used for the lead wire of the temperature sensor to pass through.

4. The connector according to claim 1, characterized in that, The connector body is also provided with a snap-fit ​​hole, which is adjacent to the placement hole. The connecting part can cooperate with the snap-fit ​​hole to connect the buckle to the connector body.

5. The connector according to claim 4, characterized in that, The connecting part includes a column, the top end of which is connected to the snap-fit ​​part, and a snap-fit ​​member is also provided on the column. The snap-fit ​​hole is adapted to the column, and a snap-fit ​​groove is provided in the snap-fit ​​hole for cooperating with the snap-fit ​​member to fix the column in the snap-fit ​​hole.

6. The connector according to claim 5, characterized in that, Two snap-fit ​​components are provided, made of elastic material, and are symmetrically arranged at the ends of the column relative to the axis of the column. Each snap-fit ​​component has a flange larger than the outer diameter of the column. The snap-fit ​​groove is a stepped groove located at the bottom of the snap-fit ​​hole and has a diameter larger than the snap-fit ​​hole.

7. The connector according to claim 5, characterized in that, The column is cylindrical, the snap-fit ​​hole is a circular hole, and a limit member is provided on the column to limit the rotation of the snap-fit ​​part relative to the snap-fit ​​hole.

8. The connector according to claim 7, characterized in that, The limiting component is a locking block disposed on the top of the column. A locking groove is provided at the entrance of the locking hole. The locking block is used to lock into the locking groove to restrict the rotation of the column relative to the locking hole.

9. The connector according to claim 5, characterized in that, The column is cylindrical, and a snap-fit ​​surface is provided on the side of the column. The snap-fit ​​surface is perpendicular to the radial direction of the column so that the cross-section of the column is D-shaped. The snap-fit ​​hole is adapted to the shape of the column.

10. The connector according to claim 4, characterized in that, The axis of the snap-fit ​​hole is perpendicular to the upper surface of the connector body, and the snap-fit ​​portion is perpendicular to the connecting portion.

11. The connector according to claim 1, characterized in that, Adhesive is provided in the placement hole for fixing and connecting the temperature sensor.

12. A connector assembly, characterized in that, The device includes the connector according to any one of claims 1-11, and a docking device for connecting to the connector.

13. A car, characterized in that, Includes the connector assembly as described in claim 12.

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