Integrated plug-in controller structure

By integrating the plug-in controller structure, the problem of scattered welding of the electric bicycle controller harness was solved, achieving efficient and stable connection of the harness, saving internal space and improving operating efficiency.

CN223899398UActive Publication Date: 2026-02-10NEW ANANDA DRIVE TECHN SHANGHAI
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Application Number
CN202520352475.0
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-02-28
Publication Date
2026-02-10
Estimated Expiration
2035-02-28

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Technical Problem

The existing electric bicycle controller wiring harness is scattered and welded, which leads to mess, easy interference with components, low internal space utilization, low welding efficiency, and the risk of identification errors.

Method used

The integrated plug-in controller structure includes a main circuit board, a connecting board, female connectors, male connectors, and crimp terminals. It achieves integrated connection of the wire harness through pin electrical connection and limiting and snap-fit ​​structure, reducing manual soldering operations.

Benefits of technology

It improves the efficiency and stability of wire harness connections, reduces the risk of multiple manual soldering operations, saves internal space in the controller, and optimizes space utilization.

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Abstract

The utility model provides an integrated plug-in controller structure. The integrated plug-in controller structure comprises a shell, a main circuit board, a connecting plate, a female end connector, a male end connector, a crimping terminal, a function line and an electronic line, the main circuit board and the connecting plate are arranged in the shell; the connecting plate is electrically connected with the main circuit board and is positioned above the main circuit board; a mounting space is formed between the connecting plate and the main circuit board; the female end connector is electrically connected with the connecting plate and is positioned in the mounting space; one end of the electronic wire is connected with the function wire, and the other end of the electronic wire is connected with the crimping terminal; the crimping terminal can be connected with the male end connector in an inserted mode, and the male end connector can be connected with the female end connector in an inserted mode. According to the controller, the female end connector and the male end connector are integrated into the connector, so that a plurality of wire harnesses can be connected with the PCB at one time, the operation is convenient, the efficiency and the replaceability of the wire harnesses are improved, and the problems possibly caused by multiple manual wire welding can be reduced.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of controller technology, specifically to an integrated plug-in controller structure. Background Technology

[0002] The electric-assist bicycle controller is one of the core components of an e-bike. It is mainly responsible for managing and coordinating the operation of the e-bike's motor, battery, sensors, and other components to achieve switching of assist modes and optimization of riding status.

[0003] Currently, the internal wiring harnesses of electric bicycle controllers are mostly connected to the PCB board via distributed soldering. When the controller needs to perform multiple functions, the wiring harnesses are numerous, scattered, and prone to interference with other components, resulting in low internal space utilization. Furthermore, the soldering efficiency is low, and there is a risk of incorrect soldering position identification.

[0004] Patent document CN219305278U discloses an electric vehicle controller and an electric vehicle. The electric vehicle controller includes: a heat sink; six to twelve power transistors soldered to a circuit board; at least four thermal relays thermally connected to the metal backplate of the power transistors; and a terminal device electrically connected to the circuit board, with its external power input facing one direction and its three-phase motor output facing another direction. However, this patent document uses distributed soldering for wire harness connection, which still has the drawbacks of having a large number of wire harnesses, being scattered and messy, easily interfering with components, and having low internal space utilization. Utility Model Content

[0005] In view of the deficiencies in the existing technology, the purpose of this utility model is to provide an integrated plug-in controller structure.

[0006] According to the present invention, an integrated plug-in controller structure includes: a housing, a main circuit board, a connecting board, a female connector, a male connector, crimp terminals, and function lines.

[0007] The main circuit board and the connecting plate are disposed inside the housing; the connecting plate is electrically connected to the main circuit board and is located above the main circuit board;

[0008] An installation space is formed between the connecting plate and the main circuit board; the female connector is electrically connected to the connecting plate and is located within the installation space;

[0009] The functional line includes multiple electronic wires, which are connected to the crimp terminal;

[0010] The crimp terminal can be plugged into the male connector, and the male connector can be plugged into the female connector.

[0011] Preferably, the main circuit board and the connecting board are electrically connected via pins;

[0012] The main circuit board is provided with a first pin connector, and the connection board is provided with a second pin connector;

[0013] One end of the pin is electrically connected to the main circuit board through the first pin connector, and the other end of the pin is electrically connected to the connector plate through the second pin connector.

[0014] The connecting plate is provided with a plug-in connection port, and one end of the female connector's plug-in terminal is electrically connected to the connecting plate through the plug-in connection port.

[0015] Preferably, the pins are configured as a plurality;

[0016] The pins are arranged side by side, and the main circuit board and the connection board are connected through the pins.

[0017] Preferably, the female connector is provided with a snap-fit ​​groove;

[0018] The male connector is provided with a snap-fit ​​protrusion that is adapted to snap-fit ​​groove;

[0019] The snap-fit ​​groove and the snap-fit ​​protrusion are used for snap-fit ​​after the female connector and the male connector are plugged in.

[0020] Preferably, there are four snap-fit ​​grooves;

[0021] Two of the aforementioned snap-fit ​​grooves constitute one female snap-fit ​​group, and four of the aforementioned snap-fit ​​grooves constitute two female snap-fit ​​groups;

[0022] The two female snap-fit ​​groups are respectively located on two opposite sidewalls of the female connector along its width direction; the two snap-fit ​​grooves in a single female snap-fit ​​group are spaced apart along the height direction of the female connector;

[0023] The snap-fit ​​protrusions are configured to be four;

[0024] Two of the aforementioned snap-fit ​​protrusions constitute one male snap-fit ​​group, and four of the aforementioned snap-fit ​​protrusions constitute two male snap-fit ​​groups;

[0025] The two male snap-fit ​​groups are respectively located on two opposite sidewalls of the male connector along its width direction; the two snap-fit ​​protrusions in a single male snap-fit ​​group are spaced apart along the height direction of the male connector.

[0026] Preferably, the female connector is provided with a limiting groove;

[0027] The male connector is provided with a limiting protrusion that is adapted to fit and insert into the limiting groove;

[0028] The limiting groove and the limiting protrusion are used to limit the insertion of the female connector and the male connector.

[0029] Preferably, there are two limiting grooves;

[0030] The two limiting grooves are respectively located on two opposite sidewalls of the female end connector along its width direction, and are respectively arranged adjacent to the two female snap-fit ​​groups;

[0031] The limiting protrusion is configured as two;

[0032] The two limiting protrusions are respectively located on two opposite sidewalls of the male connector along its width direction, and are respectively disposed adjacent to the two male snap-fit ​​groups.

[0033] Preferably, the limiting groove is located between two adjacent snap-fit ​​grooves;

[0034] The limiting protrusion is located between two adjacent snap-fit ​​protrusions.

[0035] Preferably, one end of the connector terminal on the female connector is soldered to the connector port.

[0036] Preferably, the multiple terminals on the female connector are arranged in multiple layers along its height direction;

[0037] The male connector has multiple sockets arranged in multiple layers along its height direction.

[0038] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0039] 1. This utility model sets up a connection plate that is electrically connected to the main circuit board, and electrically connects the female connector to the connection plate. Crimping terminals for connecting male connectors are crimped onto the electronic wires of multiple functional lines. Multiple crimping terminals can be inserted into the male connectors in sequence. After the crimping terminals and male connectors are connected, the female connector and male connector are connected, so that multiple functional wire harnesses can be connected to the main circuit board at one time. This is convenient to operate, improves efficiency and wire harness replaceability, and can also reduce the problems that may be caused by manual multiple wire soldering.

[0040] 2. This utility model is provided with a limiting groove and a limiting protrusion. When the female connector and the male connector are inserted, the limiting groove and the limiting protrusion can play a good limiting role, improving the stability of the insertion process. This utility model is also provided with a snap-fit ​​groove and a snap-fit ​​protrusion. After the insertion is completed, the female connector and the male connector are snapped together by the snap-fit ​​groove and the snap-fit ​​protrusion, which improves the connection stability.

[0041] 3. By placing the connecting plate above the main circuit board, this utility model only occupies the upper internal space of the controller, thus saving the length of the controller. Attached Figure Description

[0042] Other features, objects, and advantages of this invention will become more apparent from the following detailed description of non-limiting embodiments with reference to the accompanying drawings:

[0043] Figure 1 An exploded view of the integrated plug-in controller structure;

[0044] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the female connector and the male connector.

[0045] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the crimp terminal and the electronic wire.

[0046] The diagram shows:

[0047] Housing 1 Connector Terminal 403

[0048] Main circuit board 2 Male connector 5

[0049] First pin connector 201 engages with protrusion 501

[0050] Connecting plate 3, limiting protrusion 502

[0051] Second pin connector 301 connects to connector 503

[0052] Plug-in connector 302 crimp terminal 6

[0053] Female connector 4 Function line 7

[0054] 401 snap-fit ​​groove, 8 electronic wires

[0055] Limiting groove 402, pin 9 Detailed Implementation

[0056] The present invention will now be described in detail with reference to specific embodiments. These embodiments will help those skilled in the art to further understand the present invention, but do not limit the present invention in any way. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make several changes and improvements without departing from the concept of the present invention. These all fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

[0057] Example:

[0058] like Figure 1-3As shown, this embodiment provides an integrated plug-in controller structure, including: a housing 1, a main circuit board 2, a connecting plate 3, a female connector 4, a male connector 5, crimp terminals 6, and function lines 7; the main circuit board 2 and the connecting plate 3 are disposed inside the housing 1; the connecting plate 3 is electrically connected to the main circuit board 2 and is located above the main circuit board 2; an installation space is formed between the connecting plate 3 and the main circuit board 2; the female connector 4 is electrically connected to the connecting plate 3 and is located within the installation space; the function lines 7 include multiple electronic wires 8, and the electronic wires 8 are connected to the crimp terminals 6; the crimp terminals 6 can be plugged into the male connector 5, and the male connector 5 can be plugged into the female connector 4.

[0059] One end of the connector terminal 403 on the female connector 4 is soldered to the connector port 302. The multiple connector terminals 403 on the female connector 4 are arranged in multiple layers along its height direction; the multiple connector ports 503 on the male connector 5 are arranged in multiple layers along its height direction.

[0060] like Figure 2 As shown, the A end of the connector 403 connects to the connector port 302. The Z arrow points in the height direction of the female connector 4 and the male connector 5. The X arrow points in the width direction of the female connector 4 and the male connector 5.

[0061] The female connector 4 is provided with a snap-fit ​​groove 401; the male connector 5 is provided with a snap-fit ​​protrusion 501 that is adapted to snap-fit ​​with the snap-fit ​​groove 401; the snap-fit ​​groove 401 and the snap-fit ​​protrusion 501 are used for snap-fit ​​after the female connector 4 and the male connector 5 are inserted. There are four snap-fit ​​grooves 401; two snap-fit ​​grooves 401 form a female snap-fit ​​group, and four snap-fit ​​grooves 401 form two female snap-fit ​​groups; the two female snap-fit ​​groups are located on two opposite sidewalls of the female connector 4 along its width direction; the two snap-fit ​​grooves 401 in a single female snap-fit ​​group are spaced apart along the height direction of the female connector 4. There are four snap-fit ​​protrusions 501; two snap-fit ​​protrusions 501 form a male snap-fit ​​group, and four snap-fit ​​protrusions 501 form two male snap-fit ​​groups; the two male snap-fit ​​groups are located on two opposite sidewalls of the male connector 5 along its width direction; the two snap-fit ​​protrusions 501 in a single male snap-fit ​​group are spaced apart along the height direction of the male connector 5.

[0062] The main circuit board 2 and the connecting plate 3 are electrically connected via pins 9. The main circuit board 2 has a first pin connection port 201, and the connecting plate 3 has a second pin connection port 301. One end of the pin 9 is electrically connected to the main circuit board 2 via the first pin connection port 201, and the other end of the pin 9 is electrically connected to the connecting plate 3 via the second pin connection port 301. The connecting plate 3 has a plug-in connection port 302, and one end of the connector terminal 403 of the female connector 4 is electrically connected to the connecting plate 3 via the plug-in connection port 302. Multiple pins 9 are provided; these multiple pins 9 are arranged side-by-side, and the main circuit board 2 and the connecting plate 3 are connected via these multiple pins 9.

[0063] The female connector 4 is provided with a limiting groove 402; the male connector 5 is provided with a limiting protrusion 502 that is adapted to the limiting groove 402 for insertion; the limiting groove 402 and the limiting protrusion 502 are used for limiting the insertion of the female connector 4 and the male connector 5. There are two limiting grooves 402; the two limiting grooves 402 are respectively located on two opposite sidewalls of the female connector 4 along its width direction, and are respectively located adjacent to two female snap-fit ​​groups; there are two limiting protrusions 502; the two limiting protrusions 502 are respectively located on two opposite sidewalls of the male connector 5 along its width direction, and are respectively located adjacent to two male snap-fit ​​groups. The limiting groove 402 is located between two adjacent snap-fit ​​grooves 401; the limiting protrusion 502 is located between two adjacent snap-fit ​​protrusions 501.

[0064] The controller in this embodiment includes: a housing 1, a main circuit board 2, and a connecting board 3. The female connector 4 is soldered onto the connecting board. The main circuit board 2 and the connecting board 3 are connected by multiple pins 9 and placed into the slot of the housing 1. At the wire harness end, the electronic wires 8 of multiple functional wires 7 are crimped to the crimp terminals 6 for connecting the male connector 5 and then inserted into the male connector 5 in sequence. Finally, the male and female connectors are mated by the limiting slots and fastened by the snap-fit ​​structure after being pressed in.

[0065] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the internal layout of the controller housing. Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the male and female connectors. Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of an electronic wire-crushed terminal.

[0066] The integrated plug-in controller structure in this embodiment includes an integrated connector, which consists of a connecting plate 3, a female connector 4, a male connector 5, etc. The internal wiring harness of the controller (except for the motor three-phase wire and the power supply wire) can be connected through the integrated connector, thus solving the problems existing in the current controller.

[0067] In this embodiment, the controller integrates connectors to allow multiple wire harnesses to be connected to the PCB board at once, which is convenient to operate, improves efficiency and wire harness replaceability, and can also reduce the problems that may be caused by manual soldering multiple times.

[0068] In this embodiment, the male and female connectors are fitted with limiters on both sides to effectively prevent fooling. After being pressed in, the latches are tightened and will not loosen during use. The connector sockets can be manufactured in a multi-layered arrangement to reduce space occupation in one direction, and the size of the connecting plate can be reduced.

[0069] In this embodiment, the connecting board is placed above the motherboard via pins, occupying only the upper internal space of the controller and saving the length of the controller.

[0070] The controller of this utility model integrates female and male connectors, allowing multiple wire harnesses to be connected to the PCB board at once. This makes operation convenient, improves efficiency and wire harness replaceability, and reduces the problems that may occur from manual soldering multiple times.

[0071] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "upper", "lower", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this application.

[0072] The specific embodiments of this utility model have been described above. It should be understood that this utility model is not limited to the specific embodiments described above, and those skilled in the art can make various changes or modifications within the scope of the claims, which do not affect the substantive content of this utility model. Unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in this application can be arbitrarily combined with each other.

Claims

1. An integrated plug-in controller structure, characterized in that, include: The outer casing (1), main circuit board (2), connecting board (3), female connector (4), male connector (5), crimp terminal (6), and function line (7); The main circuit board (2) and the connecting plate (3) are disposed inside the outer casing (1); the connecting plate (3) is electrically connected to the main circuit board (2) and is located above the main circuit board (2); An installation space is formed between the connecting plate (3) and the main circuit board (2); the female connector (4) is electrically connected to the connecting plate (3) and is located within the installation space; The functional line (7) includes multiple electronic wires (8), which are connected to the crimp terminal (6); The crimp terminal (6) can be plugged into the male connector (5), and the male connector (5) can be plugged into the female connector (4).

2. The integrated plug-in controller structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The main circuit board (2) and the connecting board (3) are electrically connected by pins (9); The main circuit board (2) is provided with a first pin connector (201), and the connecting plate (3) is provided with a second pin connector (301); One end of the pin (9) is electrically connected to the main circuit board (2) through the first pin connector (201), and the other end of the pin (9) is electrically connected to the connecting plate (3) through the second pin connector (301). The connecting plate (3) is provided with a plug-in connection port (302), and one end of the plug-in terminal (403) of the female connector (4) is electrically connected to the connecting plate (3) through the plug-in connection port (302).

3. The integrated plug-in controller structure according to claim 2, characterized in that, The pins (9) are configured in multiple ways; Multiple pins (9) are arranged side by side, and the main circuit board (2) and the connecting board (3) are connected through the multiple pins (9).

4. The integrated plug-in controller structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The female connector (4) is provided with a snap-fit ​​groove (401); The male connector (5) is provided with a snap-fit ​​protrusion (501) that is adapted to snap-fit ​​groove (401); The snap-fit ​​groove (401) and the snap-fit ​​protrusion (501) are used for snap-fit ​​after the female connector (4) and the male connector (5) are inserted.

5. The integrated plug-in controller structure according to claim 4, characterized in that, The snap-fit ​​groove (401) is provided in four places; Two of the aforementioned snap-fit ​​grooves (401) constitute one female snap-fit ​​group, and four of the aforementioned snap-fit ​​grooves (401) constitute two female snap-fit ​​groups; The two female snap-fit ​​groups are respectively located on two opposite sidewalls of the female end connector (4) along its width direction; the two snap-fit ​​grooves (401) in a single female snap-fit ​​group are spaced apart along the height direction of the female end connector (4); The snap-fit ​​protrusion (501) is provided in four parts; Two of the aforementioned snap-fit ​​protrusions (501) constitute one male snap-fit ​​group, and four of the aforementioned snap-fit ​​protrusions (501) constitute two male snap-fit ​​groups; The two male snap-fit ​​groups are respectively located on two opposite sidewalls of the male connector (5) along its width direction; the two snap-fit ​​protrusions (501) in a single male snap-fit ​​group are spaced apart along the height direction of the male connector (5).

6. The integrated plug-in controller structure according to claim 5, characterized in that, The female connector (4) is provided with a limiting groove (402); The male connector (5) is provided with a limiting protrusion (502) that is adapted to be inserted into the limiting groove (402); The limiting groove (402) and the limiting protrusion (502) are used to limit the insertion of the female connector (4) and the male connector (5).

7. The integrated plug-in controller structure according to claim 6, characterized in that, The limiting groove (402) is provided in two parts; The two limiting grooves (402) are respectively located on two opposite sidewalls of the female end connector (4) along its width direction, and are respectively arranged adjacent to the two female snap-fit ​​groups; The limiting protrusion (502) is provided in two parts; The two limiting protrusions (502) are respectively located on two opposite sidewalls of the male connector (5) along its width direction, and are respectively disposed adjacent to the two male snap-fit ​​groups.

8. The integrated plug-in controller structure according to claim 7, characterized in that, The limiting groove (402) is located between two adjacent snap-fit ​​grooves (401); The limiting protrusion (502) is located between two adjacent snap-fit ​​protrusions (501).

9. The integrated plug-in controller structure according to claim 2, characterized in that, One end of the connector terminal (403) on the female connector (4) is soldered to the connector port (302).

10. The integrated plug-in controller structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The multiple plug terminals (403) on the female connector (4) are arranged in multiple layers along its height direction; The multiple insertion ports (503) on the male connector (5) are arranged in multiple layers along its height direction.

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