Vehicle connector and vehicle

Abstract

The utility model discloses a vehicle connector and a vehicle, and relates to the technical field of vehicle connectors. The vehicle connector comprises a shell and a cover body, and the shell is provided with a clamping groove; the cover body is provided with a matching part matched with the clamping groove; wherein at least one of the cover body and the shell is provided with a stop structure, and the stop structure is configured to limit the matching part from being separated from the clamping groove. The blocking structure is arranged to limit the matching part from being separated from the clamping groove, the loosening risk of the electric connecting position of the electric connecting piece on the cover body and the electric connecting piece in the shell can be reduced, and therefore the connection stability of the circuit is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of connector technology, specifically to a vehicle connector and a vehicle. Background Technology

[0002] Vehicle connectors are primarily used to connect multiple electronic components. They play crucial roles in transmitting electrical power and signals, as well as ensuring the safety and stability of the electrical components.

[0003] Vehicle connectors typically consist of two parts: a housing and a cover. The cover has an electrical connector that connects to one electronic component, while the housing contains another electrical connector that connects to another electronic component. The two electronic components are electrically connected through the connectors on the cover and inside the housing. In related technologies, the cover is inserted into the housing to improve assembly efficiency. However, this connection method lacks reliability; the cover can easily detach from the housing, causing the electrical connectors on the cover to become loose from those inside the housing. This leads to reduced electrical connection stability or even connection interruption. Utility Model Content

[0004] The embodiments of this application provide a vehicle connector and a vehicle, which can improve the technical problem that when the cover is removed from the housing, the electrical connection position of the electrical connector on the cover and the electrical connector inside the housing becomes loose, resulting in reduced electrical connection stability or even electrical connection interruption.

[0005] In a first aspect, embodiments of this application provide a vehicle connector, the vehicle connector including a housing and a cover, the housing being provided with a slot; the cover being provided with a mating portion cooperating with the slot; wherein, at least one of the cover and the housing is provided with a stop structure, the stop structure being configured to restrict the mating portion from disengaging from the slot.

[0006] In some embodiments, the mating part is a hook that hooks into the side wall of the slot.

[0007] In some embodiments, the slot includes a first sidewall, and the hook abuts against the first sidewall;

[0008] One of the first sidewall and the hook is provided with a protrusion, and the other is provided with a recess that mates with the protrusion. The blocking structure includes the protrusion.

[0009] In some embodiments, the slot further includes a second sidewall disposed opposite to the first sidewall, wherein the first sidewall is inclined toward the second sidewall.

[0010] In some embodiments, the housing is provided with an elastic support wall configured to guide the mating part into the slot and to restrict the mating part from disengaging from the slot after the mating part is engaged in the slot, the blocking structure including the elastic support wall.

[0011] In some embodiments, the slot includes a first sidewall and a second sidewall disposed opposite to each other, the second sidewall including the elastic support wall, the elastic support wall being inclined toward the first sidewall.

[0012] In some embodiments, the second sidewall further includes a connecting wall connected to the bottom wall of the slot, and the elastic support wall is connected to the end of the connecting wall away from the bottom wall.

[0013] In some embodiments, the mating part is provided with a guide slope, which is used to cooperate with the elastic support wall to guide the mating part into the slot.

[0014] In some embodiments, the vehicle connector further includes a first electrical connector and a second electrical connector, the first electrical connector being disposed on the cover; the second electrical connector being disposed on the housing; wherein the first electrical connector is configured to be electrically connected to the second electrical connector when the mating portion is engaged with the slot.

[0015] Secondly, embodiments of this application provide a vehicle that includes a vehicle connector according to any of the embodiments of the first aspect described above.

[0016] The beneficial effects of the embodiments of this application are as follows: the mating part and the slot cooperate to realize the quick connection between the shell and the cover. By setting a stop structure to restrict the mating part from coming out of the slot, the risk of loosening of the electrical connection position between the electrical connector on the cover and the electrical connector in the shell can be reduced, thereby improving the stability of the electrical connection. Attached Figure Description

[0017] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the accompanying drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0018] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of a vehicle connector provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0019] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of the vehicle connector provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0020] Figure 3This is a top view of the vehicle connector provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0021] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 Enlarged view of part A in the middle.

[0022] Figure label:

[0023] 100 - Vehicle connector; 10 - Housing; 11 - Slot; 111 - First sidewall; 1111 - Recess; 112 - Second sidewall; 1121 - Connecting wall; 1122 - Elastic support wall; 113 - Bottom wall; 20 - Cover; 21 - Mating part; 211 - Protrusion; 212 - Guide slope; 30 - First electrical connector; 40 - Second electrical connector. Detailed Implementation

[0024] The embodiments of the technical solution of this application will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. These embodiments are only used to more clearly illustrate the technical solution of this application and are therefore merely examples, and should not be used to limit the scope of protection of this application.

[0025] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this application pertains; the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the application; the terms “comprising” and “having”, and any variations thereof, in the specification, claims, and foregoing description of the drawings are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion.

[0026] In the description of the embodiments of this application, technical terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish different objects and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number, specific order, or primary and secondary relationship of the indicated technical features. In the description of the embodiments of this application, "multiple" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly defined.

[0027] In this document, the term "embodiment" means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with an embodiment may be included in at least one embodiment of this application. The appearance of this phrase in various places throughout the specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor is it a separate or alternative embodiment mutually exclusive with other embodiments. It will be explicitly and implicitly understood by those skilled in the art that the embodiments described herein can be combined with other embodiments.

[0028] In the description of the embodiments of this application, the term "or" is merely a description of the relationship between related objects, indicating that two relationships can exist, which can represent: A existing alone, or B existing alone.

[0029] In the description of the embodiments of this application, the term "multiple" refers to two or more (including two), similarly, "multiple sets" refers to two or more (including two sets), and "multiple pieces" refers to two or more (including two pieces).

[0030] In the description of the embodiments of this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, technical terms such as "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in the embodiments of this application can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0031] In the embodiments of this application, the same reference numerals denote the same components, and for the sake of brevity, detailed descriptions of the same components are omitted in different embodiments. It should be understood that the thickness, length, width, and other dimensions of various components in the embodiments of this application shown in the accompanying drawings, as well as the overall thickness, length, width, and other dimensions of the integrated device, are merely illustrative and should not constitute any limitation on this application.

[0032] This application provides a vehicle connector 100 for electrically connecting two electronic components. For example, the vehicle connector 100 can be used to electrically connect a lighting system to a vehicle control system or to electrically connect a sensor to a vehicle assistance system.

[0033] Reference Figures 1 to 4 The vehicle connector 100 includes a housing 10 and a cover 20. Exemplarily, in... Figure 1 The middle shell 10 serves as the lower shell, and the cover 20 serves as the upper cover, with the cover 20 connected to the shell.

[0034] A first electrical connector 30 is provided on the cover 20, and a second electrical connector 40 is provided inside the housing 10. The first electrical connector 30 is typically electrically connected to one electronic component, and the second electrical connector 40 is typically electrically connected to another electronic component. The electrical connection between the first electrical connector 30 and the second electrical connector 40 enables the transmission of electrical energy, signals, and data between the two electronic components. The first electrical connector 30 and the second electrical connector 40 can be understood as a type of metallic conductive component. The structure of the electrical connector may include, but is not limited to, metal contacts, metal pins, metal sheets, etc.

[0035] Reference Figure 3 and Figure 4The housing 10 is provided with a slot 11, which can be constructed in any shape as long as it can accommodate a portion of the cover 20. The slot can extend along the assembly direction of the cover 20 and the housing 10. For example, in an embodiment where the cover 20 and the housing 10 are arranged vertically, the slot extends vertically.

[0036] The cover 20 is provided with a mating part 21 that mates with the slot 11. The mating part 21 may include, but is not limited to, a hook, a buckle, a protrusion, or a plug.

[0037] At least one of the cover 20 and the housing 10 is provided with a stop structure, which is configured to prevent the mating part 21 from disengaging from the slot 11.

[0038] It is understandable that a stopping structure can be provided on the cover 20, on the housing 10, or on both the cover 20 and the housing 10.

[0039] In this embodiment, the mating part 21 cooperates with the slot 11 to achieve a quick connection between the housing 10 and the cover 20. By setting a stop structure to restrict the mating part 21 from coming out of the slot 11, the risk of loosening of the electrical connection position between the first electrical connector 30 and the second electrical connector 40 can be reduced, thereby improving the stability of the electrical connection.

[0040] It should be noted that in this embodiment, the vehicle connector 100 needs to maintain a stable circuit connection for a long time. It usually does not need to be disassembled without maintenance or inspection. Therefore, the research direction of stable connection between housing 10 and cover 20 is preferred over the research direction of disassembly after connection between housing 10 and cover 20.

[0041] In some embodiments, the first electrical connector 30 is configured to be electrically connected to the second electrical connector 40 when the mating part 21 is engaged with the slot 11. At the same time as the connection between the housing 10 and the cover 20 is completed, the first electrical connector 30 and the second electrical connector 40 are electrically connected. In other words, the mechanical connection between the housing 10 and the cover 20 and the electrical connection between the first electrical connector 30 and the second electrical connector 40 are completed in one step, which greatly improves the connection efficiency.

[0042] It should be understood that in other embodiments, the mechanical connection between the housing 10 and the cover 20 and the electrical connection between the first electrical connector 30 and the second electrical connector 40 can also be performed in two steps. For example, the first electrical connector 30 and the second electrical connector 40 can be electrically connected first, and then the housing 10 and the cover 20 can be connected. Alternatively, the housing 10 and the cover 20 can be connected first, and then the first electrical connector 30 and the second electrical connector 40 can be electrically connected.

[0043] In some embodiments, the mating part 21 is a hook that hooks onto the side wall of the slot 11. Compared to a plug or a protrusion, the connection stability of the hook hooking onto the side wall of the slot 11 is higher, which is beneficial to improving the connection stability between the cover 20 and the housing 10.

[0044] The specific implementation of the blocking structure is described in detail below.

[0045] In some embodiments, the slot 11 includes a first sidewall 111, and the hook abuts against the first sidewall 111.

[0046] Furthermore, one of the first sidewall 111 and the hook is provided with a protrusion 211, and the other is provided with a recess 1111 that mates with the protrusion 211. The stopping structure includes the protrusion 211. The protrusion 211 can improve the connection stability between the hook and the slot 11 and reduce the risk of the hook coming out of the slot 11.

[0047] The protrusion 211 can be provided on the housing 10 or on the cover 20. For example, as shown... Figure 4 As shown, a protrusion 211 is provided on the hook, and a recess 111 is provided on the first sidewall 111 of the groove 11. The protrusion 211 on the hook can improve the structural strength of the hook and reduce the risk of hook breakage.

[0048] In some embodiments, the slot 11 further includes a second sidewall 112 disposed opposite to the first sidewall 111, with the first sidewall 111 inclined toward the second sidewall 112. This arrangement can further reduce the risk of the hook coming off the slot 11.

[0049] In some embodiments, the housing 10 is provided with an elastic support wall 1122. The material of the elastic support wall 1122 includes, but is not limited to, polyethylene, polypropylene, or resin. Optionally, the elastic support wall 1122 is a plastic part. Optionally, the elastic support wall 1122 is integrally formed with the housing 10.

[0050] The elastic support wall 1122 is configured to guide the mating part 21 into the slot 11, and to restrict the mating part 21 from dislodging from the slot 11 after the mating part 21 is inserted into the slot 11. The blocking structure includes the elastic support wall 1122.

[0051] To facilitate the insertion of the hook into the slot 11, the slot 11 can be slightly larger than the hook. After the mating part 21 is inserted into the slot 11, there can be a certain gap between the elastic support wall 1122 and the mating part 21, as long as the gap is not large enough to allow the mating part 21 to come out of the slot 11.

[0052] In some embodiments, the slot 11 includes a first sidewall 111 and a second sidewall 112 disposed opposite to each other. The second sidewall 112 includes an elastic support wall 1122, that is, the elastic support wall 1122 also serves as part of the second sidewall 112, defining the slot 11. The elastic support wall 1122 is inclined toward the first sidewall 111, making the opening of the slot 11 smaller. With this configuration, when the mating part 21 is assembled into the slot 11, the mating part 21 acts on the elastic support wall 1122, and the elastic support wall 1122 deforms under force, causing the opening of the slot 11 to expand, facilitating the engagement of the mating part into the slot 11. After the mating part 21 is assembled into the slot 11, the elastic support wall 1122 returns to its original shape, causing the opening of the slot 11 to return to a smaller state, thereby preventing the mating part 21 from disengaging.

[0053] It should be understood that in other embodiments, the elastic support wall 1122 may not be part of the second side wall 112. For example, the elastic support wall 1122 may be connected to the outside of the second side wall 112, and a portion of the support elastic wall may be arranged parallel to the second side wall 112 (not shown in the figure).

[0054] In some embodiments, the second sidewall 112 further includes a connecting wall 1121, which is connected to the bottom wall 113 of the slot 11 and is perpendicular to the bottom wall 113, and an elastic support wall 1122 is connected to the end of the connecting wall 1121 away from the bottom wall 113.

[0055] The elastic support wall 1122 can be constructed as a cantilever structure, with one end of the elastic support wall 1122 connected to the connecting wall 1121 and the other end being a free end.

[0056] In some embodiments, the mating part 21 is provided with a guide slope 212, which is used to cooperate with the elastic support wall 1122 to guide the mating part 21 into the slot 11.

[0057] In some embodiments, the vehicle connector 100 is a multi-pin connector, and the first electrical connector 30 and the second electrical connector 40 are used for electrical connection with a PCB board or electronic module.

[0058] Embodiments of this application provide a vehicle that includes the vehicle connector 100 provided in any of the above embodiments.

[0059] Since the vehicle includes the vehicle connector 100 described above, the vehicle has the beneficial effects of the vehicle connector 100 described above, which will not be repeated here for the sake of brevity.

[0060] The embodiments of this application have been described in detail above. Specific examples have been used to illustrate the principles and implementation methods of this application. The description of the above embodiments is only for the purpose of helping to understand the method and core ideas of this application. At the same time, for those skilled in the art, there will be changes in the specific implementation methods and application scope based on the ideas of this application. Therefore, the content of this specification should not be construed as a limitation of this application.

Claims

1. A vehicle connector, characterized in that, include: The housing is equipped with a slot. The cover is provided with a mating part that mates with the slot; At least one of the cover and the housing is provided with a stop structure, which is configured to prevent the mating part from disengaging from the slot.

2. The vehicle connector according to claim 1, characterized in that, The mating part is a hook, which hooks into the side wall of the slot.

3. The vehicle connector according to claim 2, characterized in that, The slot includes a first sidewall, and the hook abuts against the first sidewall; One of the first sidewall and the hook is provided with a protrusion, and the other is provided with a recess that mates with the protrusion. The blocking structure includes the protrusion.

4. The vehicle connector according to claim 3, characterized in that, The slot also includes a second sidewall disposed opposite to the first sidewall, and the first sidewall is inclined toward the second sidewall.

5. The vehicle connector according to claim 1, characterized in that, The housing is provided with an elastic support wall, which is configured to guide the mating part into the slot and restrict the mating part from disengaging from the slot after the mating part is engaged in the slot. The blocking structure includes the elastic support wall.

6. The vehicle connector according to claim 5, characterized in that, The slot includes a first sidewall and a second sidewall disposed opposite to each other, the second sidewall including the elastic support wall, the elastic support wall being inclined toward the first sidewall.

7. The vehicle connector according to claim 6, characterized in that, The second sidewall also includes a connecting wall, which is connected to the bottom wall of the slot, and the elastic support wall is connected to the end of the connecting wall away from the bottom wall.

8. The vehicle connector according to claim 5, characterized in that, The mating part is provided with a guide slope, which is used to cooperate with the elastic support wall to guide the mating part into the slot.

9. The vehicle connector according to any one of claims 1-8, characterized in that, The vehicle connector also includes: A first electrical connector is disposed on the cover; A second electrical connector is disposed on the housing; The first electrical connector is configured to be electrically connected to the second electrical connector when the mating part is engaged with the slot.

10. A vehicle, characterized in that, Includes the vehicle connector as described in any one of claims 1-9.

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