Connecting assembly and connector assembly

Abstract

The embodiment of the utility model discloses a connecting assembly which comprises a connecting piece and a management module, the management module comprises a control part, an information acquisition part, an early warning setting part and an early warning execution part, and the information acquisition part is used for acquiring target information in a circuit where the connecting assembly is located; the early warning setting component is used for a user to perform early warning related setting, and the control component is used for controlling the early warning execution component to execute corresponding early warning processing according to the target information and the early warning setting information. The utility model further provides a connector assembly comprising the connecting assembly, the failure condition of the connecting assembly can be preset, monitored and controlled through the management module of the connecting assembly, and when the connecting assembly is monitored to have a failure risk, the connecting assembly is connected with the connector assembly. The failure risk early-warning execution component sends out early-warning information to prompt a user to take response measures in time, and the problems that the cost is increased and corresponding functions of a circuit where the connection component is located are affected due to failure of the connection component are avoided.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of connector technology, and specifically relates to a connection component and a connector component. Background Technology

[0002] A connector, also known as a plug, is a device used to connect two active devices, primarily for transmitting current or signals. Circuits containing connectors are frequently susceptible to short circuits or open circuits due to current overload, which can damage the connector and cause it to fail. Connector failure not only increases the cost of replacing the connector, but also has different impacts depending on the type of connector failure.

[0003] Taking connectors in the automotive industry as an example, the failure of connectors involved in ordinary electrical appliances in a car will affect the normal use of those appliances. The failure of connectors involved in car brakes will cause brake failure, potentially endangering human life. As people's requirements for circuit reliability and safety increase, the requirements for connector reliability and safety are also increasing. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to solve the problem in the prior art where connector failure leads to increased costs due to replacement, and different connector failures have different impacts.

[0005] To address the aforementioned technical problems, this utility model discloses a connection component. This connection component can be installed in a circuit transmitting current or signals. The connection component includes a connector and a management module. The connector includes a connection end, through which the connection component can be connected to target devices in the circuit, such as active devices or connectors. The management module can preset, monitor, and control the failure scenarios of the connection component. When a failure risk is detected, an early warning message is issued to prompt the user to take timely protective measures, thereby avoiding the increased cost of replacing the connection component with a new one. Furthermore, it can prevent the failure of the connection component from affecting the corresponding functions of the circuit it resides in. Therefore, the connection component provided in this embodiment meets the requirements of reliability and safety.

[0006] Specifically, the management module includes a control unit, an information acquisition unit, an early warning setting unit, and an early warning execution unit, all of which are electrically connected to the control unit. The information acquisition unit collects target information from the circuit containing the connected component and sends this information to the control unit. This target information is real-time information related to whether the connected component has failed within the circuit. The early warning setting unit allows users to configure early warning settings. Based on the specific application scenarios of the connected component and its connected target devices, users can preset conditions for triggering the early warning function in different scenarios to obtain early warning setting information, which is then sent to the control unit. The control unit is used to control the warning execution unit to perform corresponding warning processing based on the target information collected by the information acquisition unit and the warning setting information set by the user through the warning setting unit. That is, the control unit compares the target information and the warning setting information to determine whether a failure warning is required. If a connection failure warning is determined, the control unit sends the warning information to the warning execution unit. The warning execution unit issues a warning message for the failure risk to prompt the user to take timely protective measures, avoid the problem of increased costs caused by replacing the connection component with a new one due to connection component failure, and also avoid the connection component failure affecting the corresponding function of the circuit it is in. Therefore, the connection component meets the requirements of reliability and safety.

[0007] According to another specific embodiment of the present invention, the connection component disclosed in the embodiment of the present invention further includes a display component in the management module, the display component being electrically connected to the control component; the control component is also used to control the display component to display the target information received by the control component.

[0008] By adopting the above technical solution, the display component can display the target information of the circuit where the connection component is located, which is collected by the information acquisition component. This provides users with more intuitive feedback on the real-time target information in the current scenario, and users can make predictions about failure risks based on the displayed target information.

[0009] According to another specific embodiment of the present invention, the connection component disclosed in the embodiment of the present invention further includes a current control component in the management module. The current control component is electrically connected to the control component, and the control component is also used to control the on / off state of the current passing through the connection component through the current control component.

[0010] By adopting the above technical solution, the control component can generate current on / off management information and send it to the current control component when it is determined that a connection failure warning is needed. When it is determined that the current needs to be cut off, the current control component cuts off the current according to the current cut-off information, thereby achieving the purpose of protecting the circuit and avoiding connection component failure. On the one hand, it can reduce the cost of replacing new connection components, and on the other hand, it can also prevent the failure of connection components from affecting the circuit in which they are located to achieve the corresponding functions.

[0011] According to another specific embodiment of the present invention, the connecting component disclosed in the embodiment of the present invention has at least one connector and is an integrally formed structure. Each connector includes two connecting ends for connecting to the corresponding target device.

[0012] The above technical solution results in a compact and space-saving connector structure with an integral molding structure.

[0013] The present invention also discloses a connector assembly, including a connecting component and a connector. The connector includes a first connecting end and a second connecting end. The connecting component includes a connecting member that is connected to the first connecting end and the second connecting end of the connector, respectively.

[0014] The above technical solution includes a connector assembly that can be placed in a circuit that transmits current or signals. When the connector assembly detects a risk of failure, it can issue a warning message to prompt the user to take timely response measures. This avoids the problem of increased costs caused by replacing the connector assembly with a new one if the connector assembly fails. On the other hand, it can also prevent the failure of the connector assembly from affecting the circuit in which it is located from performing the corresponding functions.

[0015] In summary, this utility model provides a connection component and a connector assembly. The connection component can be installed in a circuit that transmits current or signals. The connection component includes a connector and a management module. The connector can connect the connection component to target devices in the circuit, such as active devices or connectors, through the connector's connection end. The management module of the connector assembly can preset, monitor, and control the failure conditions of the connection component. When a failure risk is detected, an early warning message is issued to prompt the user to take timely response measures, thereby avoiding the increased cost of replacing the connection component upon failure. Furthermore, it can prevent the failure of the connection component from affecting the corresponding functions of the circuit it is located in. Therefore, the connection component and the connector assembly including the connection component provided by this utility model have the functions of setting early warning information, collecting target information, and performing corresponding early warning processing. They can adapt to the early warning needs of various application scenarios, protect the circuit they are located in, and meet the requirements of reliability and safety. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the overall structure of the connecting component provided for a specific embodiment of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the connection structure of the management module of the connection component provided for a specific embodiment of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the overall structure of the connector assembly provided for a specific embodiment of the present utility model, wherein the connector assembly includes a housing;

[0019] Figure 4 An exploded structural diagram of the connecting component provided for a specific embodiment of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the control logic for providing early warnings to the management module of the connection component provided in a specific embodiment of this utility model.

[0021] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0022] 1. Connecting components;

[0023] 10. Connector; 101. Connecting end; 102. Pin;

[0024] 11. Management module; 111. Control component; 112. Information acquisition component; 113. Early warning setting component; 114. Early warning execution component; 115. Display component; 116. Current control component; 117. Communication component; 1171. Interface section;

[0025] 12. Housing; 121. Sub-housing; 122. Switch; 123. Protrusion; 124. Connecting part;

[0026] 13. Circuit board; 14. Power supply;

[0027] 2. Target device; 20. Connector. Detailed Implementation

[0028] In response to the problems mentioned in the background section regarding connector failure in existing technologies, such as increased costs due to replacement and varying impacts from different connector failures, this invention provides a connection component that can be installed in circuits transmitting current or signals. The connection component includes a connector and a management module. The connector's connection end allows connection to the target device in the circuit. The management module monitors and controls the connection component's failure status. When a failure risk is detected, an early warning message is issued to prompt the user to take timely protective measures, thus avoiding increased costs associated with replacing the connector. Furthermore, it prevents the connection component's failure from affecting the circuit's functionality. Therefore, the connection component provided in this embodiment has the functions of setting early warning information, collecting target information, and executing corresponding early warning processing. It can adapt to the early warning needs of various application scenarios and protect the circuit it is in, meeting reliability and safety requirements.

[0029] It should be noted that the connection component provided by this utility model can be used in circuits that transmit current or signals in different fields and scenarios, such as home appliances, intelligent electronic products, industrial automation equipment, and automobiles, to set, monitor (i.e., collect information), and execute warnings for connection failures of the connection component, thereby preventing connection failures. For ease of understanding, this embodiment uses the automotive field as an example, applying the connection component provided by this embodiment to various circuits involved in transmitting current or signals in automobiles, such as brake-related circuits in the automotive braking system. If the brake connector in this circuit fails, it will cause brake failure, which may endanger human life.

[0030] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the embodiments of this utility model will be described in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0031] First, the overall structure of the connecting component provided by this utility model will be described.

[0032] like Figure 1 As shown, the connection component 1 includes a connector 10 and a management module 11. The connector 10 includes a connection end 101, through which the connection component 1 can be connected to the target device 2. The connection component 1 and the target device 2 are in the same circuit. It should be noted that the target device 2 can be an active device or a connector at the end of an active device for connection to the connection component. That is, the connection component 1 can be directly connected to the connection end of the active device through the connection end 101, or indirectly connected to the active device through the connector.

[0033] The specific structure of the management module 11 of the connection component 1 provided by this utility model will be described below.

[0034] like Figure 2 As shown, the management module 11 includes a control component 111, an information acquisition component 112, an early warning setting component 113, and an early warning execution component 114. The information acquisition component 112, the early warning setting component 113, and the early warning execution component 114 are electrically connected to the control component 111.

[0035] The information acquisition component 112 is used to acquire target information of the circuit where the connection component 1 is located, and send the target information to the control component 111. The target information is the real-time information of the circuit where the connection component 1 is located that is related to whether the connection component 1 has failed.

[0036] When the connection component 1 is installed in the circuit of the car, the target information collected by the information acquisition component 112 can be vehicle speed information, current information, etc. The current driving state of the car is determined by the vehicle speed information. The current information is different in different driving states, but these current information are important information that may affect whether the circuit connection fails.

[0037] It should be noted that the information acquisition component 112 may specifically include a speed sensor that is connected to the vehicle controller for acquiring vehicle speed. The speed sensor and the vehicle controller may be connected in a non-contact or contact manner, without any specific limitation. It may also include a current sensor, which is used to acquire the current in the circuit where the connection component 1 is located. That is, the current through the connection component 1. If the current in the circuit is too large or too small, a fault of open circuit or short circuit will occur. Therefore, by acquiring the current information, the current in the circuit can be monitored in real time to avoid failure of the connection component 1. Of course, it may also include a voltage sensor, which is used to acquire the voltage signal in the circuit where the connection component 1 is located.

[0038] The warning setting component 113 is used by the user to make warning-related settings. That is, according to the different needs of the actual application scenarios of the connection component 1 and the target device 2 connected to it, the user can preset the conditions for triggering the warning function in different scenarios. In the circuit of the car, the user can set the corresponding warning level, warning current threshold, warning time and warning contact person according to the safety requirements of different systems in the car, so as to meet the failure judgment of connector 20 in different scenarios. It has a wide range of applications and good adaptability.

[0039] It should be noted that the specific warning level can be determined by comprehensively considering the importance of the circuit where the connection component 1 is located, the sensitivity of the connection, and even the season and environment of use. The current threshold affecting the failure of the connection component 1 varies depending on the vehicle's operating state. For example, when the vehicle is running, excessive or insufficient current may pose a risk of open / short circuit failure. When the vehicle is stationary, if the current exceeds the set value, excessive current may drain the car battery, and if the current persists for too long, the vehicle may not be able to start. Therefore, warning information needs to be set through the warning setting component 113 according to different usage scenarios. Furthermore, if no corresponding action is taken after the preset warning time, a notification message can be sent to a pre-set warning contact person.

[0040] In one possible embodiment of this utility model, the warning setting component 113 includes a button, which is a touch control integrated on the display screen or a physical button.

[0041] Users can customize the warning current value, warning level, warning time, and warning contact person through touch controls or physical buttons. Specifically, the buttons may include warning level setting buttons, such as "Level 1 Warning," "Level 2 Warning," "Level 3 Warning," or more warning level setting buttons; buttons related to warning current setting, such as "Warning Current Setting," "Short Circuit Current Setting," "Open Circuit Current Setting," "Static Current Setting," and numeric keys "0-9"; buttons for setting the power-off method of the connection component 1, such as "Cut Off Current," "Automatic Cut Off," and "User Terminal Cut Off"; buttons similar to those on a computer keyboard, such as ".", "×," and "√"; and buttons for setting "Warning Time" and "Warning Contact Person." This embodiment does not impose specific limitations on the number or form of touch controls and physical buttons; those skilled in the art can make reasonable settings according to actual needs to achieve the purpose of warning settings.

[0042] It should be noted that the warning circuit breaker current threshold under operating conditions can be specifically set to 0.05A-0.2A; the warning short-circuit current can be specifically set to 250A-300A; and the warning static current can be specifically set to 0.01A-0.03A. In this embodiment, the factory default warning circuit breaker current of connection component 1 is preferably set to 0.1A, the warning short-circuit current to 280A, and the warning static current to 0.02A. The specific value of the failure warning current should be set by comprehensively considering factors such as the importance of the protected circuit, its current characteristics, and its sensitivity to current.

[0043] Furthermore, the control unit 111 is used to control the warning execution unit 114 to perform corresponding warning processing based on the target information collected by the information acquisition unit 112 and the warning setting information set by the user through the warning setting unit 113. That is, the control unit 111 compares the target information and the warning setting information to determine whether a failure warning is required. If a connection failure warning is determined, the control unit 111 sends the warning information to the warning execution unit 114. The warning execution unit 114 issues a warning message for the failure risk to prompt the user to take timely protective measures to avoid the problem of increased costs caused by replacing the connection component 1 with a new one due to the failure of the connection component 1. It can also prevent the failure of the connection component 1 from affecting the corresponding function of the circuit in which it is located. Therefore, the connection component 1 meets the requirements of reliability and safety.

[0044] Specifically, the control unit 111 first determines the current operating state of the vehicle based on the collected vehicle speed signal. When the vehicle speed is greater than 0, it is in a driving state; when the vehicle speed is equal to 0, it is in a stationary state. After determining the operating state, the control unit 111 compares the collected current signal with the pre-set warning current value for the corresponding state. Based on the comparison result, it determines whether there is a risk of connection failure. When it is determined that there is a risk of connection failure, it determines to issue a connection failure warning and sends the pre-set corresponding warning information to the warning execution unit 114.

[0045] It should be noted that the control component 111 is a chip with both computing and control functions. No specific restrictions are placed on the specific model of the chip, and those skilled in the art can make reasonable selections as needed.

[0046] In one achievable embodiment of this utility model, the warning execution component 114 includes a speaker and a warning light. The speaker is connected to the control component 111, which is also used to control the speaker to broadcast warning information for warning purposes. The warning light is connected to the control component 111, which is also used to control the warning light to display a corresponding color for warning purposes. The warning information is either the sound information broadcast by the speaker or the visual information of the color displayed by the warning light. The speaker and the warning light receive the warning information sent by the control component 111 and execute corresponding warning processing measures according to the warning information.

[0047] It should be noted that the speaker, warning light, and control component 111 are connected electrically. During the warning setting phase, the corresponding warning handling measures to be performed by the speaker and warning light based on the warning information are set via the warning setting button. Specifically, this includes the number of times the speaker broadcasts the warning information for each warning level, the duration of each broadcast, the total broadcast duration, the interval between each broadcast, the warning light color (red / yellow), the number of times the warning light flashes, the duration of each flash, the flashing interval, and the total flashing duration. Users can customize the specific warning information settings according to security requirements, usage scenarios, and other needs.

[0048] For example, the lowest level of warning provided by the connection component 1 in this embodiment is as follows by default: the speaker includes two warning messages, each lasting 2 seconds with a 2-second interval; the warning light is yellow, and there are two warnings, each flashing for 2 seconds with a 2-second interval.

[0049] Furthermore, in one feasible embodiment of this utility model, the connecting component 1 has at least one connector 10, which is an integrally formed structure. Each connector 10 includes two connecting ends 101 for connecting to the corresponding target device 2. Such connectors 10 make the connecting component 1 compact and space-saving. Figure 4 As shown, to enhance the connection, a set (two) of connectors 10 can also be provided. Each connector 10 also includes a pin 102, which is located between the two connection terminals 101 and is electrically connected to the circuit board 13.

[0050] Furthermore, the two connection ends 101 can specifically be configured as a male end and a female end, both of which are common male-female plug-in structures in the art, such as USB plug-in structures, TYPE-C plug-in structures, etc., to facilitate the connection component 1 to be connected and adapted to common active devices or male-female connectors in the art, thereby improving compatibility. It should be noted that both connection ends 101 of each connector 10 can be configured as male ends, both as female ends, or one as a male end and one as a female end; the specific configuration is not limited.

[0051] like Figure 3 As shown, the present invention also provides a connector assembly, including a connecting component 1 and a connector 20. The connector 20 includes a first connecting end and a second connecting end. The connecting component 1 includes a connecting member 10 which is connected to the first connecting end and the second connecting end of the connector 20 respectively.

[0052] Specifically, the connector assembly including the connecting component 1 can be placed in the circuit that transmits current or signals. When the connecting component 1 is detected to have a failure risk, it can issue a warning message to prompt the user to take timely response measures. This avoids the increased cost of replacing the connecting component 1 with a new one if it fails. Furthermore, it also prevents the failure of the connecting component 1 from affecting the corresponding functions of the circuit it is located in. Specifically, when the two connecting ends 101 of the connector 10 are male or female respectively, the corresponding first and second connecting ends are respectively female ends adapted to the male end of the connecting component 1 or male ends adapted to the female end of the connecting component 1.

[0053] It should be noted that the connector 20 in the above-mentioned connector assembly is a common type of connector in the prior art, and does not have the functions of collecting target information, setting early warning, processing and executing early warning in connection assembly 1.

[0054] In one achievable embodiment of this utility model, the management module 11 further includes a display component 115, which is electrically connected to the control component 111. The control component 111 is also used to control the display component 115 to display the target information received by the control component 111. The display component 115 can intuitively display the target information of the circuit where the connection component 1 is located, collected by the information acquisition component 112, thereby providing more intuitive feedback to the user on real-time target information in the current scenario. The user can predict the failure risk based on the displayed target information. For example, when the information acquisition component 112 collects vehicle speed information and current information, it can display the specific value of the vehicle speed, the corresponding vehicle operating status information, and the specific value of the current on the display component 115. The current can be displayed in the range of 0 to 5000 amperes, so that the user can promptly grasp the target information and predict the failure risk. Furthermore, the control component 111 can also control the font color on the display component 115 to provide warning prompts, for example, displaying the font as red, yellow, or green.

[0055] It should be noted that the display component 115 can specifically be a display screen, including an LED display screen, a liquid crystal display screen, or other types of display screens commonly used in the art. This embodiment does not impose specific limitations on this, and those skilled in the art can make reasonable selections according to their needs.

[0056] In one possible embodiment of the present invention, the management module 11 further includes a current control component 116, which is electrically connected to the control component 111. The control component 111 is also used to control the on / off state of the current through the connection component 1 via the current control component 116.

[0057] When a connection failure warning is detected, the control unit 111 generates current on / off management information and sends it to the current control unit 116. When it is determined that the current needs to be cut off, the current control unit 116 receives the current on / off management information and cuts off the current according to the current cut-off information, thereby protecting the circuit and preventing the connection component 1 from failing. On the one hand, this reduces the cost of replacing the connection component 1, and on the other hand, it prevents the failure of the connection component 1 from affecting the circuit in which it is located from performing the corresponding functions.

[0058] It should be noted that the current on / off management information refers to the circuit connection information upon initial power-on and the current disconnection information when a failure risk is determined. The current control component 116 can specifically be a circuit breaker, which is a common switching device in the art capable of closing, carrying, and interrupting current under normal circuit conditions and capable of closing, carrying, and interrupting current under abnormal circuit conditions within a specified time.

[0059] In one possible embodiment of this utility model, the management module 11 further includes a communication component 117. In addition to sending warning information to the warning execution unit of the connection component 1, the control component 111 can also send warning information to the user terminal through the communication component 117. The user terminal refers to the vehicle screen, car instrument panel, personal portable electronic device, etc., so as to feed back the warning information to the user through multiple channels, so as to avoid the user ignoring the warning information issued by the warning actuator of the connection component 1 and failing to take corresponding protective measures in time, causing the connection component 1 to fail.

[0060] It should be noted that the communication method between the communication component 117 and the user terminal can be either wireless or wired. Specifically, it can transmit warning information to the vehicle's infotainment screen, instrument cluster, or personal portable electronic devices (mobile phones, watches, computers, etc.) via wireless signal transmitters such as Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3G, or 5G to achieve wireless communication, or transmit warning information to the vehicle's infotainment screen or instrument cluster via hard wires and interfaces to achieve wired communication. Furthermore, the vehicle's infotainment screen, instrument cluster, or personal portable electronic devices can also send a signal to the current control component 116 to cut off the current based on the received warning information.

[0061] To facilitate understanding of the usage method of the connection component 1 provided in this embodiment by those skilled in the art, the overall usage logic of the connection component 1 is explained below.

[0062] like Figure 5As shown, firstly, the warning setting component 113 of the connection component 1 sets the warning circuit current threshold D1, short circuit current threshold D2, static current threshold D3, and the warning execution component 114 executes the warning processing strategy, warning time T1, and warning contact person's mobile phone number. Then, the information acquisition component 112 starts to collect target information, namely current information and vehicle speed information. After signal processing, the information acquisition component 112 obtains the accurate current value D4 and vehicle speed value S1 after correction and compensation, outputs the current value D4 to the display screen for display, and sends the current value D4 and vehicle speed value S1 to the control component 111. The control component 111 first determines the vehicle's operating status based on the vehicle speed.

[0063] When the vehicle speed S1 > 0, the vehicle is determined to be in operation. The control unit 111 compares the actual current value D4 with the preset warning currents D1 and D2. If the actual current D4 is less than the warning circuit breaking current D1, it is determined that a circuit breaking risk is about to occur. If the actual current D4 is greater than the warning short circuit current D2, it is determined that a short circuit risk is about to occur. At this time, it is necessary to determine the failure warning. The control unit 111 sends the warning information to the warning execution unit 114. The warning execution unit 114 issues a warning information for the failure risk to prompt the user to take protective measures in time. The warning strategy is the previously set warning strategy.

[0064] When the vehicle speed S1 equals 0, the vehicle is determined to be stationary. The control unit 111 compares the actual current value D4 with the warning static current D3. When D4 > D3, it is determined that the battery power is about to be consumed, and a warning is issued. If the user perceives the warning information and takes measures such as reducing the current, and at the same time shuts down the connection component 1 through the current control unit 116, the failure risk is eliminated. If the warning set time T1 is exceeded and the operating state of the connection component 1 B1 = 0 (B1 = 0 is the on state, B1 = 1 is the off state), it is determined that the time has expired and the component has not been shut down. Then the control unit 111 sends a current cut-off message to cut off the current in the circuit where the connection component 1 is located, to prevent the vehicle from failing to start due to excessive current causing the car battery to run out of power.

[0065] The other structures of connecting component 1 are described below.

[0066] In one possible implementation of this utility model, such as Figure 3 and Figure 4As shown, the connecting assembly 1 also includes a housing 12 and a circuit board 13. The circuit board 13 is detachably connected to the inner wall of the housing 12. It can be understood that the detachable connection can be achieved by creating a groove on the inner wall of the housing 12 that fits the four edges of the circuit board 13, and then detachably connecting the circuit board 13 to the housing 12 by engaging the four edges of the circuit board 13 with the groove. Alternatively, a buckle can be provided on the inner wall of the housing 12, with the opening size of the buckle matching the thickness of the four edges of the circuit board 13, thereby detachably connecting the circuit board 13 to the housing 12. The specific detachable connection method is not limited here.

[0067] The circuit board 13 is fixedly connected to a connector 10, a control component 111, an information acquisition component 112, and a current control component 116. The connector 10 also includes pins 102, which are located between two connection terminals 101 and connected to the circuit board 13. It should be noted that the control component 111, the information acquisition component 112, and the current control component 116 can be fixed to the circuit board 13 by soldering, and the pins 102 of the connector 10 can be fixed to the circuit board 13 by soldering or snap-fitting. Since the circuit board 13 is detachably connected to the inner wall of the housing 12, the components connected to the circuit board 13 can be replaced together with the circuit board 13 for use in different circuits, improving the recycling rate and adaptability.

[0068] When the connecting component 1 also includes a display unit, a warning setting component 113 including physical buttons, and a warning execution component 114 including a speaker and a warning light, the display screen, physical buttons, speaker, and warning light can all be mounted on the housing 12. The warning light can be mounted separately on the housing or integrated with the display screen, similar to a mobile phone's breathing light. Specific mounting methods are not limited here. The housing 12 also has a switch 122, which is used to control the opening and closing of the connecting component 1.

[0069] When the communication component 117 also includes a wireless communication component and a wired communication component, the wired communication component includes an interface 1171. The wireless communication component is fixedly connected to the circuit board 13 and is used to send wireless warning information to the user terminal. The interface 1171 is disposed on the housing 12 and is used to connect the control component 111 and the user terminal through a hard wire to send warning information to the user terminal.

[0070] In one possible embodiment of this utility model, the connection component 1 further includes a power supply 14, which is fixedly mounted on the circuit board 13 and is used to supply power to the management module 11.

[0071] In one achievable embodiment of this utility model, the housing 12 further includes two sub-housing units 121, which are detachably connected by at least one snap-fit ​​structure. The snap-fit ​​structure includes a protrusion 123 and a connecting portion 124 respectively formed at the connection point of the two sub-housing units 121. Specifically, the sub-housing units 121 can be two sub-housing units 121 arranged opposite each other along the thickness direction of the connecting assembly 1, or two sub-housing units 121 arranged opposite each other along the length direction of the connecting assembly 1, or two sub-housing units 121 arranged opposite each other along the width direction of the connecting assembly 1. As long as the snap-fit ​​structure between the two is detachably connected, facilitating separation and replacement of multiple other components connected to the circuit board 13 within the housing 12, the solution is to replace them.

[0072] It should be noted that the snap-fit ​​structure can specifically be opposing and mutually adaptable strip-shaped protrusions and grooves on the two sub-shells 121, or it can be protrusions and hollowed-out buckles formed on the connecting edges of the two sub-shells 121. The snap-fit ​​structure can be provided in one, two, three or more sets, as long as it can achieve the purpose of stable connection and easy disassembly.

[0073] To verify the beneficial effects of the connection component 1 provided in this embodiment compared to ordinary connectors in the prior art, a comparative experiment was conducted in an electrical circuit with the same function, using the connection component 1 and not using it. The short-circuit failure current of the circuit containing the connection component 1 was consistently set to 280 amps, while the warning short-circuit current value of the connection component 1 provided in this embodiment was set to 200 amps. The experimental conditions involved a gradual increase in current, with three experimental values ​​set at 200 amps, 250 amps, and 300 amps. The action ratio of personnel performing preventative maintenance on the connector was collected under the three current conditions, and the experimental results are shown in Table 1.

[0074] Table 1

[0075] Percentage of personnel undergoing preventative maintenance actions (%) 200 amps 250 amps 300 amps Connection component 1 not used 0 0 100 Using connection component 1 85 95 100

[0076] Experimental results show that at 200 amps and 250 amps, the ordinary connector 20 has no warning function, and the probability of personnel taking preventive maintenance actions is 0%. Only after reaching 300 amps does personnel take action to replace connector 1, but by this time, the failure current of 280 amps has already exceeded the limit, the connector has failed, and unavoidable personal injury and property damage have occurred. However, at 200 amps and 250 amps, the connection component 1 of this embodiment can emit a warning sound and illuminate a warning light and warning text, notifying personnel to control the current in time, thereby greatly avoiding circuit failure and thus avoiding unnecessary faults and risks. Moreover, as the warning level increases, the proportion of personnel taking preventive maintenance actions also increases.

[0077] The above experiments fully demonstrate that the connection component 1 provided in this embodiment has the beneficial effect of preventing the failure of the connection component 1 compared with ordinary connectors, thereby reducing the increased cost caused by replacing the connection component 1 with a new one, and also preventing the failure of the connection component 1 from affecting the corresponding function of the circuit in which it is located. Therefore, the connection component 1 and the connector assembly including the connection component 1 provided by this utility model both meet the requirements of reliability and safety.

[0078] It should be noted that, in addition to the specific embodiments described above, those skilled in the art can easily understand other advantages and effects of this utility model from the content disclosed in this specification. Although the description of this utility model will be presented in conjunction with preferred embodiments, this does not mean that the features of this utility model are limited to that embodiment. On the contrary, the purpose of describing the utility model in conjunction with the embodiments is to cover other options or modifications that may be derived from the claims of this utility model. To provide a deep understanding of this utility model, many specific details will be included in the following description. This utility model may also be implemented without using these details. Furthermore, to avoid confusion or obscuring the focus of this utility model, some specific details will be omitted in the description. It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features in the embodiments of this utility model can be combined with each other.

[0079] It should be noted that in this specification, similar reference numerals and letters in the following figures indicate similar items. Therefore, once an item is defined in one figure, it does not need to be further defined and explained in subsequent figures.

[0080] In the description of this embodiment, it should be noted that the terms "upper", "lower", "inner", "bottom", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, or the orientation or positional relationship that the utility model product is usually placed in during use. They are only for the convenience of describing the utility model 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 the utility model.

[0081] The terms “first”, “second”, etc., are used only to distinguish descriptions and should not be interpreted as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0082] In the description of this embodiment, it should also be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "set up," "connected," and "linked" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; 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; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this embodiment based on the specific circumstances.

[0083] Although the present invention has been illustrated and described with reference to certain preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that the above description is a further detailed explanation of the present invention in conjunction with specific embodiments, and should not be construed as limiting the specific implementation of the present invention to these descriptions. Those skilled in the art can make various changes in form and detail, including some simple deductions or substitutions, without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A connection assembly, characterized in that The connecting piece and the management module, the management module includes control component, information acquisition component, early warning setting component and early warning execution component, the information acquisition component, the early warning setting component and the early warning execution component are electrically connected with the control component respectively; The connecting piece includes connecting end, is used for the connecting component with the target device outside the connecting component is connected, the target device is active device or connector; The information acquisition component is used for collecting target information in the circuit where the connecting component is located; The early warning setting component is used for user to make early warning related setting; The control component is used for controlling the early warning execution component to execute corresponding early warning processing according to the target information collected by the information acquisition component and the early warning setting information set by the user through the early warning setting component.

2. The connection assembly of claim 1, wherein, The management module further includes display component, the display component is electrically connected with the control component, and the control component is further used to control the display component to display the target information received by the control component.

3. The connection assembly of claim 2, wherein, The management module further includes current control component, the current control component is electrically connected with the control component, and the control component is further used to control the on-off of the current through the connecting component through the current control component.

4. The connection assembly of claim 3, wherein, The management module further includes communication component, the communication component is electrically connected with the control component, and the control component is further used to send early warning information to user terminal through the communication component.

5. The connection assembly of claim 4, wherein, The early warning setting component includes key, the display component includes display screen, the key is touch control integrated on the display screen of the display component, or is entity physical key.

6. The connection assembly of claim 5, wherein, The early warning execution component includes loudspeaker and early warning lamp, wherein The loudspeaker is connected with the control component, and the control component is further used to control the loudspeaker to broadcast early warning information to perform early warning; The early warning lamp is connected with the control component, and the control component is further used to control the early warning lamp to display corresponding color to perform early warning.

7. The connection assembly of claim 6, wherein, The connecting component further includes circuit board and power supply; The connecting piece, the management module and the power supply are integrated on the circuit board; The power supply is used to supply power to the management module.

8. The connection assembly of claim 7, wherein, The connecting component further includes shell, and the circuit board is detachably connected between the inner wall of the shell; The display screen, the entity physical key, the loudspeaker and switch are based on the shell, and the switch is used to control the opening and closing of the connecting component; The communication component includes wired communication component, and the wired communication component includes interface part, and the interface part is arranged on the shell and is used to be electrically connected with the user terminal; The shell further includes two sub-shells, and the two sub-shells are detachably connected through at least one clamping structure, and the clamping structure includes protruding part and connecting part formed at the connecting place of the two sub-shells respectively.

9. The connection assembly of claim 7, wherein, The connecting piece is provided with at least one and is integrally formed structure, and each connecting piece includes two connecting ends respectively for connecting with corresponding target device; The connecting piece further includes pin, and the pin is arranged between the two connecting ends and is electrically connected with the circuit board.

10. A connector assembly characterized by, A connection assembly as claimed in any one of claims 1-9 and a connector comprising a first connection end and a second connection end, the connection assembly comprising the connection pieces connected to the first connection end and the second connection end of the connector, respectively.

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