Ball socket structure of electric supporting rod
By employing snap-fit connections and cable hole designs in the ball socket structure of the electric strut, the problems of easy ball socket detachment and troublesome installation are solved, achieving a firm connection and convenient installation of the structure, and improving the stability and convenience of the electric strut system.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202520488924.4
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-03-19
- Publication Date
- 2026-02-17
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-03-19
AI Technical Summary
Existing automotive ball joint structures are prone to detachment and are difficult to install, affecting the stability and convenience of electric strut systems.
The plug and lower ball socket assembly are connected by a snap-fit. The ball socket is hollowed out in the middle and has a PCBA board. The snap-fit structure and the snap-fit structure enhance the fixation. The wire harness is designed with wire through holes for easy installation and fixation.
It achieves a secure connection of the ball-and-socket structure, preventing detachment, simplifies installation, and ensures the stability and reliability of the electric strut system.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of automotive parts, and in particular to a ball-and-socket structure for an electric strut. Background Technology
[0002] With the rapid development of automotive technology, more and more automotive technologies are moving towards electrification and intelligence. Against this backdrop, the tailgate of cars has been upgraded from the original manual opening and closing to an electric opening and closing system, which greatly improves the customer's car-using experience. However, the ball joints on the market are prone to detachment and are troublesome to install. Summary of the Invention
[0003] To address the aforementioned technical problems of easy detachment and troublesome installation, this utility model provides a ball-and-socket structure for an electric strut.
[0004] The technical solution of this utility model is as follows:
[0005] A ball-and-socket structure for an electric strut includes a plug and a lower ball-and-socket assembly. The ball-and-socket assembly and the lower ball-and-socket assembly are connected by snap-fits. The ball-and-socket assembly has a hollow center and a PCBA board in the center. The lower ball-and-socket assembly has a wire-passing hole in the center. The ball-and-socket assembly has a socket and a terminal block on both sides. The center and bottom of the ball-and-socket assembly are recessed inward. The inner walls of the top and bottom of the ball-and-socket assembly have baffles with locking pins. The inner walls of the center and bottom of the ball-and-socket assembly have snap-fits a, and the inner walls of the sockets have snap-fits b.
[0006] The side wall of the card post is provided with a protruding strip, the opening of the terminal block matches the shape of the terminal, and the two sides of the terminal block are provided with blocks.
[0007] The lower ball socket assembly has inserts on both sides of the front part, inserts with holes in the middle, and the outer wall of the insert head has a slope. The middle part has a wall body in the shape of a racetrack, and the middle part of the wall body has a wire hole. The wire hole is a slanted hole that is inclined from the middle to the outside.
[0008] The PCBA board has round holes, an arc-shaped bottom, sloping sides on the top, and signal line holes in the middle.
[0009] The wire harness on one side of the plug is covered with heat shrink tubing, and the heat shrink tubing is wrapped with protective cloth. The other side of the heat shrink tubing is corrugated tubing.
[0010] The technical solution of this utility model has a novel structure and a clever and simple design. The ball socket and the lower ball socket assembly are engaged by the buckles b on both sides, which are firm and will not fall off. The PCBA board is clamped on the clamping post through the round hole. The clamping post has a raised strip to increase the friction and is secured by buckles a on both sides, which is safe and will not fall off. The PCBA board has a wire hole at the bottom, which facilitates the entry of wire harnesses and makes installation convenient. Attached Figure Description
[0011] Figure 1This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;
[0012] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the ball socket of this utility model;
[0013] Figure 3 , 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the lower ball socket assembly of this utility model;
[0014] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the PCBA board of this utility model;
[0015] Figure 6 , 7 Figures 8 and 9 are structural diagrams of the embodiment. Detailed Implementation
[0016] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. Example
[0017] like Figure 1 , 2 As shown in Figures 3, 4, and 5, an electric strut ball-and-socket structure includes a plug 1 and a lower ball-and-socket assembly 5. The ball-and-socket 2 and the lower ball-and-socket assembly 5 are connected by a snap-fit. The ball-and-socket 2 is hollow in the middle and has a PCBA board 6 in the middle. The lower ball-and-socket assembly 5 has a wire-passing hole 8 in the middle. A wire harness passes through the wire-passing hole 8. The wire harness includes a power line a, a power line b, and a signal line. The power line a has a terminal, which is inserted into the ball-and-socket 2. The signal line and the power line b are soldered to the PCBA board 6. One end of the wire harness is connected to the PCBA board 6, and the other end of the wire harness is connected to the plug 1. A tube with a left sheath 4 is provided outside the front opening of the wire-passing hole 8. A glue plug 9 is provided between the tube opening and the wire harness. Glue is applied from the tube to the rear of the wire-passing hole 8. The signal line is a Hall effect wire.
[0018] The ball socket 2 is provided with a socket 14 and a terminal block 11 on both sides. The middle and bottom of the ball socket 2 are recessed inward. The top inner wall and bottom inner wall of the ball socket 2 are provided with a baffle 13. The baffle 13 is provided with a locking post. The middle inner wall and bottom inner wall of the ball socket 2 are provided with a buckle a17. The inner wall of the socket 14 is provided with a buckle b15.
[0019] The side wall of the card post 12 is provided with a protruding strip, the opening of the terminal seat 11 matches the shape of the terminal, and the two sides of the terminal seat 11 are provided with a stop block 19.
[0020] The lower ball socket assembly 5 has inserts 16 on both sides of the front part, inserts 16 have insertion holes in the middle, inserts 16 have a bevel on the outer wall of the head, and a wall 10 in the middle. The wall 10 is racetrack shaped and has a wire hole 8 in the middle. The wire hole 8 is a beveled hole that is inclined from the middle to the outside.
[0021] The PCBA board 6 has round holes, an arc-shaped lower part, sloping sides on the upper part, and signal line holes in the middle.
[0022] The wire harness on one side of the plug 1 is covered with heat shrink tubing 3, and the heat shrink tubing 3 is wrapped with protective cloth. The other side of the heat shrink tubing 3 is a corrugated tube.
[0023] like Figure 6 , 7 As shown in Figure 8, during use, the ball socket 2 and the lower ball socket assembly 5 are securely engaged by the two side buckles b15, preventing them from falling off. The PCBA board 6 is secured to the clamping post through a round hole. The clamping post has a raised strip to increase friction, and is secured by buckles a17 on both sides for safety. There is a wire hole 8 at the bottom of the PCBA board 6, and the fitting opening is inverted and placed in the wire hole 8 to prevent it from falling off. The fitting opening is located in the middle of the wall 10, and the potting height will not exceed the end face of the ball socket. The plug 1 also has power and signal lines. The pull-out force requirements for the signal line and connector are: first-level lock ≥ 40N, second-level lock ≥ 70N. The pull-out force requirements for the power line and connector are: first-level lock ≥ 40N, second-level lock ≥ 100N. The signal lines from left to right are GND, HALL B, HALL A, and VCC. Operating conditions: forward rotation, strut extension. The phase difference between HALL A and HALL B is 90°±30°. The rising edge of HALL A, HALL B, and HALL B are... B level is low, indicating the door is open; Operating conditions: reverse, strut shortening, the phase difference between HALL A and HALL B is 270°, HALL A rising edge and HALL B level are high, indicating the door is open; sealing test, facing the ball socket opening direction, test pressure 20Kpa, pressure drop <180pa, balance time 7s, inflation time 5s, pressure holding time 5s, exhaust time 2s, Hall signal phase difference table during extension is as follows:
[0024]
Claims
1. A ball and socket arrangement for an electrically powered prop, comprising a plug (1) and a lower socket assembly (5), characterised in that: The ball socket (2) and the lower ball socket assembly (5) are connected by buckling, the ball socket (2) is hollow in the middle, the ball socket (2) is provided with a PCBA board (6) in the middle, the lower ball socket assembly (5) is provided with a wire hole (8) in the middle, the ball socket (2) is provided with a socket (14) and a terminal seat (11) on both sides, the middle and the bottom of the ball socket (2) are inwardly recessed, the inner wall of the top and the bottom of the ball socket (2) is provided with a baffle (13), the baffle (13) is provided with a clamping column (12) on it, the inner wall of the middle and the bottom of the ball socket (2) is provided with a buckle a (17), and the inner wall of the socket (14) is provided with a buckle b (15).
2. A ball socket structure of an electric prop according to claim 1, characterized by: The side wall of the clamping column (12) is provided with a convex strip, the opening of the terminal seat (11) is matched with the shape of the terminal, and the terminal seat (11) is provided with a stop block (19) on both sides of the two parts.
3. The ball socket structure of a power strut according to claim 1, wherein: The lower ball socket assembly (5) is provided with an insertion piece (16) on both sides of the front part, the insertion piece (16) is provided with an insertion hole in the middle, the head of the insertion piece (16) is provided with an inclined surface on the outer wall, a wall body (10) is arranged in the middle, the wall body (10) is in the shape of a runway, the wall body (10) is provided with a wire hole (8) in the middle, and the wire hole (8) is an inclined hole arranged from the middle to the outer side.
4. The ball socket structure of a power strut according to claim 1, wherein: The PCBA board (6) is provided with a round hole, the lower part is in the shape of an arc, the upper part is inclined on both sides, and the middle is provided with a signal line hole.