Socket and connector

Abstract

The utility model discloses a socket and a connector in the field of new energy connectors. The socket comprises a mounting panel, and the mounting panel is provided with a charging port; the adapter seat is in directional insertion connection with the power transmission end of the charging port, and the adapter seat and the mounting panel are provided with locking assemblies which mutually restrain the adapter seat and the mounting panel; the adapter seat and the mounting panel are designed to be detachable, the locking assembly guarantees the connection strength of the adapter seat and the mounting panel, the mounting panel is fixed to a vehicle body during use, the adapter seat is fixedly connected with a power transmission cable, the adapter seat can be connected with cables of different models, and when the mounting panel is mounted, mounting is adaptively selected according to vehicle requirements, and when the mounting panel is maintained and replaced, the mounting efficiency is greatly improved. And the mounting panel and the adapter are plugged and unplugged to realize quick split, so that the maintenance of the adapter is facilitated, the whole device does not need to be disassembled, the resource waste is reduced, and the cost is reduced and the efficiency is improved.

Description

A socket, connector Technical Field

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

[0002] In addition to meeting general performance requirements, electrical connectors must also meet the following requirements: good contact, reliable operation, and easy maintenance. Their reliability directly affects the normal operation of the circuit.

[0003] Connectors are widely used in the new energy field. With the development of new energy electric vehicles, manufacturers have designed a variety of connector styles. As a new energy vehicle, a charging socket needs to be installed on its body surface to cooperate with the charging gun of the external charging pile for charging. The existing charging socket directly welds the power transmission cable inside the vehicle body, which is relatively cumbersome to install and disassemble. When encountering partial faults for repair, the whole thing needs to be disassembled, and partial disassembly cannot be achieved, so targeted repair cannot be achieved. In addition, when facing different battery models, the entire socket end also needs to be replaced (the charging socket comes with cables of different diameters), resulting in resource waste and increased costs. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this application is to provide a socket and connector to solve the defect in the prior art that sockets and power transmission cables cannot be quickly disassembled.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this application employs the following technical solution:

[0006] Firstly, this application discloses a socket, which includes...

[0007] Mounting panel, wherein a charging port is provided;

[0008] An adapter is provided, wherein the power supply end of the adapter and the charging port are oriented to be inserted into each other, and the adapter and the mounting panel are provided with locking components that mutually constrain the adapter and the mounting panel.

[0009] In a further embodiment of this application, a connecting plate is fixed to one side of the mounting panel, and the connecting plate is oriented to the adapter.

[0010] In a further embodiment, the connecting plate has a mating protrusion on the side facing away from the mounting panel, and the adapter moves closer to the connecting plate so that the mating protrusion is oriented within the mounting groove of the adapter.

[0011] In a further embodiment, the connecting plate is provided with a first guide portion, and the adapter is provided with a second guide portion. The first guide portion and the second guide portion are limited to move, so that the adapter and the connecting plate are oriented to be inserted.

[0012] In a further embodiment, the locking assembly includes a locking element and a latch;

[0013] The locking member is connected to the adapter, the buckle is fixed to the connecting plate, the adapter and the connecting plate are inserted into each other, and the locking member and the buckle cooperate to lock the adapter and the connecting plate.

[0014] In a further embodiment, one end of the locking member is provided with a flexible locking hook, which engages with the buckle.

[0015] In a further embodiment, the adapter is provided with a limiting groove, and the locking member is directionally movable within the limiting groove.

[0016] Secondly, this application discloses a connector that includes the aforementioned socket, which is connected to a plug.

[0017] The beneficial effects of this application are as follows:

[0018] This application designs the adapter and mounting panel to be detachable, with locking components ensuring the connection strength between the two. In use, the mounting panel is fixed to the vehicle body, and the adapter is fixedly connected to the power transmission cable. The adapter can connect to different types of cables. When installing the adapter and mounting panel, the installation can be adapted to the vehicle's needs. During maintenance and replacement, the mounting panel and adapter can be quickly separated by plugging and unplugging, facilitating targeted maintenance without the need for overall disassembly, reducing resource waste and improving efficiency.

[0019] The locking component in the locking assembly moves within the limiting groove and engages with the buckle for fixation. Inserting or removing the locking component allows for quick fixing and unlocking of the adapter and mounting panel. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the socket structure from one perspective in an embodiment of this application;

[0021] Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of the socket structure from another perspective in an embodiment of this application;

[0022] Figure 3 is an enlarged view of the locking component structure shown in Figure 2;

[0023] Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of the connecting plate from one perspective in an embodiment of this application;

[0024] Figure 5 is a schematic diagram of the connecting plate from another perspective in an embodiment of this application;

[0025] Figure 6 is an enlarged view of the structure of the locking component shown in Figure 5;

[0026] Figure 7 is a schematic diagram of the adapter in an embodiment of this application.

[0027] Figure 8 is a schematic diagram of the locking component in an embodiment of this application.

[0028] The components include: 1. Mounting panel; 2. Connecting plate; 3. Adapter; 4. Locking assembly; 5. Mounting slot;

[0029] 12. Fast charging port; 13. Slow charging port; 21. Connecting protrusion; 22. Buckle; 23. First guide section;

[0030] 31. First constraint body; 32. Second constraint body; 33. Second guide part; 41. Locking element; 42. Locking hook. Detailed Implementation

[0031] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments. The following description of at least one exemplary embodiment is merely illustrative and is in no way intended to limit this application or its application or use. Embodiment 1

[0032] As shown in Figures 1 and 2, this embodiment discloses a socket, which includes a mounting panel 1 and an adapter 3; the mounting panel 1 is provided with a charging port; the power transmission end of the adapter 3 and the charging port are oriented and plugged in; the adapter 3 and the mounting panel 1 are provided with locking components 4 that mutually constrain the adapter 3 and the mounting panel 1.

[0033] During use, different power transmission cables are connected to the mounting ports on the adapter 3 using crimping or welding. The mounting panel 1 is pre-installed on the vehicle body surface, with the charging port facing outwards. The operator selects a power transmission cable of appropriate diameter (model) according to the vehicle model or charging requirements, and plugs the adapter 3 on this power transmission cable into the end of the charging port on the mounting panel 1. The locking component 4 ensures the connection strength between the two, completing a quick and stable connection. The design also facilitates disassembly and makes it easy to maintain the socket.

[0034] The specific design of the socket in some embodiments is as follows;

[0035] To provide a relatively smooth mounting base for the adapter 3, as shown in Figures 2, 4, and 7, in this embodiment, a connecting plate 2 is bolted to one side of the mounting panel 1. The connecting plate 2 is fixed to the end of the charging port of the mounting panel 1 (i.e., the side of the mounting panel 1 closest to the vehicle battery). The connecting plate 2 is vertically and integrally mounted with a mating protrusion 21. The space inside the mating protrusion 21 is used for the installation of terminals. The adapter 3 is provided with a mounting groove 5 that matches the cross-section of the mating protrusion 21. When the connecting plate 2 and the adapter 3 are inserted, the inner wall of the mounting groove 5 moves along the outer wall of the mating protrusion 21. According to the layout of the terminals, the cross-section of the mating protrusion 21 is heart-shaped. The connecting plate is provided with a first guide part 23, and the adapter is provided with a second guide part 33. The first guide part 23 and the second guide part 33 limit the movement, so that the adapter 3 and the connecting plate 2 are oriented for insertion.

[0036] As shown in Figures 3, 5, and 6, after the adapter 3 and the connecting plate 2 are inserted, they are fixed by the locking assembly 4. In this embodiment, the locking assembly 4 uses a combination of locking element 41 and buckle 22. The structure of the locking element 4 can be seen from Figure 8. The locking element 41 is made of elastic material and is movably positioned at the bottom of the adapter 3. The buckle 22 is fixed to the bottom of the mating protrusion 21 of the connecting plate 2. In actual production, the positions of the locking element 41 and the buckle 22 can be interchanged. The design only needs to satisfy the locking effect of the two.

[0037] Normally, a locking hook 42 is provided at one end of the locking member 41. The locking hook 42 and the buckle 22 have matching inclined surfaces on their opposite surfaces. In use, the inclined surface of the locking hook 42 moves along the inclined surface of the buckle 22. During this time, the locking hook 42 will undergo a small deformation until the locking hook 42 passes the buckle 22 and elastically returns to form a locking effect. That is, the adapter 3 and the connecting plate 2 are inserted, and the locking member 41 and the buckle 22 cooperate to lock the adapter 3 and the connecting plate 2.

[0038] The main elastic part of the locking element 41 is located at one end of the locking hook 42. The adapter 3 is provided with a limiting groove with a gradually decreasing depth. The locking element 41 is directionally moved within the limiting groove. When the locking element 41 moves in the limiting groove, the resistance to movement of the locking element 41 increases as the depth of the limiting groove gradually decreases, thus having a backstop effect. As shown in Figures 3 and 6, this limiting groove is composed of an upper first constraint body 31 and a lower second constraint body 32. The first constraint body 31 and the second constraint body 32 are located at the bottom of the adapter 3. A limiting groove is formed in the inter-region, which can be understood as a limiting region. Specifically, the cross-section of the moving part of the locking member 41 in the limiting groove is "T"-shaped (here referred to as the moving end). The opening of the limiting groove matches the moving end, and the limiting groove restricts the deformation of the moving end. The moving end is set in the limiting groove. In some embodiments, a limiting member is added to the moving end, which can also achieve the corresponding effect. It should be mentioned that the first constraint body 31 has a hollow design in the middle, which makes it easy to press the locking member 41 to unlock the locking component 4.

[0039] In some other embodiments, two charging ports are provided on the mounting panel 1. One is the slow charging port 13 as in Embodiment 1, and the other is the fast charging port 12, to meet the needs of different charging speeds.

[0040] This socket solves the problem of difficult cable removal in traditional charging sockets, facilitating future maintenance. Furthermore, the quick-connect interface can be further upgraded to a standard interface, facilitating a unified future product ecosystem and accelerating the development process. Example 2

[0041] This embodiment provides a connector, including the socket as described in Embodiment 1 or 2 above, and a plug (charging gun head), with the plug and the socket's charging port connected.

[0042] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicating orientation or positional relationships based on the orientation or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, are used 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, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation on this application. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," etc., are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Thus, features defined with "first," "second," etc., may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this application, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more.

[0043] In the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "linking" 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 between two components. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

Claims

1. A socket, characterized in that, It includes a mounting panel with a charging port; an adapter that is oriented to the power supply end of the charging port, and a locking assembly that mutually constrains the adapter and the mounting panel.

2. The socket according to claim 1, characterized in that, A connecting plate is fixed to one side of the mounting panel, and the connecting plate is oriented to the adapter.

3. The socket according to claim 2, characterized in that, The connecting plate has a mating protrusion on the side opposite to the mounting panel. The adapter moves closer to the connecting plate so that the mating protrusion is oriented within the mounting groove of the adapter.

4. The socket according to claim 2, characterized in that, The connecting plate is provided with a first guide portion, and the adapter is provided with a second guide portion. The first guide portion and the second guide portion are limited to move, so that the adapter and the connecting plate are oriented to be inserted.

5. The socket according to claim 2, characterized in that, The locking assembly includes a locking member and a buckle; the locking member is connected to the adapter, the buckle is fixed to the connecting plate, the adapter and the connecting plate are inserted into each other, and the locking member and the buckle cooperate to lock the adapter and the connecting plate.

6. The socket according to claim 5, characterized in that, One end of the locking member is provided with a flexible locking hook, which engages with the buckle.

7. The socket according to claim 5, characterized in that, The adapter is provided with a limiting groove, and the locking member is directionally movable within the limiting groove.

8. A connector, characterized in that, The socket includes the socket described in any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the socket is connected to the plug.

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