VDA connector with drum type clamp and automobile cooling pipeline system
By introducing a drum-type clamp with an arc-shaped locking section design into the VDA connector, the problem of excessive insertion force between the VDA female and male connectors is solved, achieving convenient connection and stable locking.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- FRAENKISCHE PIPE-SYST SHANGHAI CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-05-28
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-15
AI Technical Summary
The existing VDA female and male connectors are prone to affecting the production cycle due to excessive insertion force during assembly.
The VDA connector with a drum clamp is used, including the female connector body and the drum clamp. The drum clamp has an arc-shaped locking section in the middle, which can be adapted to the male connector. The design of the arc-shaped locking section reduces the insertion resistance and improves the ease of insertion and locking force.
It reduces the insertion force of the male connector into the female connector, improves the ease of operation, and maintains the locking force on the male connector, avoiding the decrease in locking force caused by the plastic deformation of the clamp.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of automotive cooling system technology, and more specifically, to a VDA connector with a drum clamp and an automotive cooling piping system. Background Technology
[0002] VDA connectors are pipe fittings conforming to the standards of the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA). They are primarily used for quick-sealing connections in automotive cooling systems, fuel systems, and liquid cooling pipes of new energy battery packs. Their design aims to achieve standardized assembly, improve sealing reliability and production efficiency, and are widely used, especially in the electric vehicle sector.
[0003] VDA connectors typically consist of a female connector (with clamp) and a male connector (with groove). Locking is achieved through the engagement of the clamp and groove, and the male connector forms a radial seal after compressing the sealing ring. However, during the assembly of the VDA female and male connectors, excessive insertion force can easily disrupt the production cycle. Utility Model Content
[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a VDA connector with a drum-type clamp and an automotive cooling pipe system to alleviate the technical problem of excessive insertion force in the existing VDA female and male connectors.
[0005] In a first aspect, this utility model embodiment provides a VDA connector with a drum clamp, including a female connector body and a drum clamp;
[0006] The female connector body has an installation groove for installing the drum clamp, and the drum clamp is engaged in the installation groove;
[0007] The drum-shaped clamp has an arc-shaped locking section in the middle that can be adapted to the male connector.
[0008] In conjunction with the first aspect, this utility model embodiment provides a possible implementation of the first aspect, wherein the drum-type clamp includes a locking section, a lifting unlocking section, and the arc-shaped locking section;
[0009] The number of the arc-shaped locking section and the locking section is two;
[0010] One end of each of the arc-shaped locking sections is connected to the locking section, and the other end is connected to the lifting unlocking section.
[0011] In conjunction with the first aspect, this utility model embodiment provides one possible implementation of the first aspect, wherein the aforementioned drum clamp is U-shaped.
[0012] In conjunction with the first aspect, this utility model embodiment provides a possible implementation of the first aspect, wherein the above-mentioned lifting unlocking section and the locking section are connected in an L-shape.
[0013] In conjunction with the first aspect, this utility model embodiment provides one possible implementation of the first aspect, wherein the aforementioned arc-shaped locking section is adaptable to the outer contour of the male connector.
[0014] In conjunction with the first aspect, this utility model embodiment provides a possible implementation of the first aspect, wherein the female connector body is provided with a locking groove for adapting to the locking section.
[0015] In conjunction with the first aspect, this utility model embodiment provides a possible implementation of the first aspect, wherein the locking groove includes a locking limiting groove and an unlocking limiting groove, and an outwardly expanding guide brace is provided between the locking limiting groove and the unlocking limiting groove;
[0016] When the drum clamp locks the male connector, the locking section engages with the locking limit groove; when the drum clamp disengages from the male connector, the locking section engages with the unlocking limit groove.
[0017] In conjunction with the first aspect, this utility model embodiment provides one possible implementation of the first aspect, wherein a sealing ring and a retaining ring are provided inside the female connector body;
[0018] The female connector body is provided with a sealing seat for installing the sealing ring, and the retaining ring is snapped into the female connector body so that the retaining ring constrains the sealing ring on the sealing seat.
[0019] In conjunction with the first aspect, this utility model embodiment provides one possible implementation of the first aspect, wherein the female connector body is provided with a connecting groove and a guide slide;
[0020] The retaining ring is provided with a connecting block and a guide slider. The connecting block engages with the connecting slot, and the guide slider is slidably disposed within the guide slide.
[0021] Secondly, this utility model provides an automotive cooling piping system, including the VDA connector with a drum clamp.
[0022] Beneficial effects:
[0023] This utility model provides a VDA connector with a drum clamp, including a female connector body and a drum clamp; the female connector body has an installation groove for installing the drum clamp, and the drum clamp is engaged in the installation groove; the middle part of the drum clamp has an arc-shaped locking section that can be adapted to the male connector.
[0024] Specifically, a drum-shaped clamp is installed on the female connector body. The middle of the drum-shaped clamp has an arc-shaped locking section that can be adapted to the male connector. When the male connector is connected to the female connector body, as the male connector is inserted into the female connector body, the arc-shaped locking section is first pushed outward by the outer contour of the male connector. The arc-shaped locking section reduces the resistance of the male connector in opening the arc-shaped locking section and reduces the insertion force of the male connector into the female connector body, making it easier for operators to operate. Moreover, after the arc-shaped locking section is inserted into the groove on the male connector, it will retract inward to reset. The arc-shaped locking section can better adapt to the outer contour of the male connector and maintain the locking force on the male connector.
[0025] This utility model provides an automotive cooling piping system, including a VDA connector with a drum clamp. The automotive cooling piping system has the advantages described above compared to existing technologies, which will not be elaborated further here. Attached Figure Description
[0026] To more clearly illustrate the specific embodiments of this utility model or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the specific embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative effort.
[0027] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of a VDA connector with a drum clamp provided for an embodiment of this utility model;
[0028] Figure 2 A cross-sectional view of a VDA connector with a drum clamp provided for an embodiment of this utility model;
[0029] Figure 3 A side view of a VDA connector with a drum clamp provided for an embodiment of this utility model;
[0030] Figure 4 for Figure 3 Sectional view of line A-A;
[0031] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the drum clamp in the VDA connector with drum clamp provided in the embodiment of this utility model;
[0032] Figure 6 A side view of the drum clamp in a VDA connector with a drum clamp provided in an embodiment of this utility model;
[0033] Figure 7 A schematic diagram of the retaining ring in a VDA connector with a drum-type clamp provided in an embodiment of this utility model.
[0034] icon:
[0035] 100 – Female connector body; 110 – Mounting groove; 120 – Connecting slot; 130 – Guide slide;
[0036] 200 – Drum clamp; 210 – Arc-shaped locking section; 220 – Locking section; 230 – Lifting unlocking section;
[0037] 300 - Locking groove; 310 - Locking limit groove; 320 - Unlocking limit groove; 330 - Outward expansion guide brace;
[0038] 410 – Sealing ring; 420 – Retaining ring; 421 – Connecting block; 422 – Guide slider. Detailed Implementation
[0039] The technical solution of this utility model will now be clearly and completely described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of this utility model. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.
[0040] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "transverse", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and are not intended to 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 of this utility model.
[0041] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this utility model, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.
[0042] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing," etc., 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. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.
[0043] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to specific embodiments and accompanying drawings.
[0044] See Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 , Figure 5 , Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, this embodiment provides a VDA connector with a drum clamp 200, including a female connector body 100 and a drum clamp 200; the female connector body 100 is provided with a mounting groove 110 for mounting the drum clamp 200, and the drum clamp 200 is snapped into the mounting groove 110; the drum clamp 200 has an arc-shaped locking section 210 in the middle that can be adapted to the male connector.
[0045] Specifically, a drum-shaped clamp 200 is provided on the female connector body 100. The drum-shaped clamp 200 has an arc-shaped locking section 210 in the middle that can be adapted to the male connector. When the male connector is connected to the female connector body 100, as the male connector is inserted into the female connector body 100, the arc-shaped locking section 210 is first pushed outward by the outer contour of the male connector. The arc-shaped locking section 210 reduces the resistance of the male connector to open the arc-shaped locking section 210 and reduces the insertion force of the male connector into the female connector body 100, making it easier for operators to operate. Moreover, after the arc-shaped locking section 210 falls into the groove on the male connector, it will retract inward to reset. The arc-shaped locking section 210 can better adapt to the outer contour of the male connector and maintain the locking force on the male connector.
[0046] It should be noted that by setting an arc-shaped locking section 210 on the drum clamp 200, the setting of the arc-shaped locking section 210 can reduce the opening force of the male connector to open the arc-shaped locking section 210, thereby making it easier for the staff to insert the male connector into the female connector body 100.
[0047] Meanwhile, by setting the arc-shaped locking section 210, the elastic deformation of the drum clamp 200 can be increased, avoiding plastic deformation of the clamp when the female connector body 100 and the male connector are connected, which would lead to a decrease in locking force.
[0048] See Figure 1 - Figure 7 As shown, in the optional scheme of this embodiment, the drum clamp 200 includes a locking section 220, a lifting unlocking section 230, and an arc-shaped locking section 210; there are two arc-shaped locking sections 210 and two locking sections 220; one end of each arc-shaped locking section 210 is connected to the locking section 220, and the other end is connected to the lifting unlocking section 230.
[0049] Among them, the drum-type clamp 200 is U-shaped.
[0050] The lifting unlocking section 230 and the locking section 220 are connected in an L-shape.
[0051] Among them, the arc-shaped locking section 210 can be adapted to the outer contour of the male connector.
[0052] See Figure 1 - Figure 7 As shown, in an optional embodiment, the female connector body 100 is provided with a locking groove 300 for fitting the locking section 220.
[0053] The locking groove 300 includes a locking limiting groove 310 and an unlocking limiting groove 320, and an outwardly expanding guide brace 330 is provided between the locking limiting groove 310 and the unlocking limiting groove 320; when the drum clamp 200 locks the male connector, the locking section 220 engages with the locking limiting groove 310, and when the drum clamp 200 disengages from the male connector, the locking section 220 engages with the unlocking limiting groove 320.
[0054] Specifically, the drum clamp 200 is inserted into the mounting groove 110. The middle part of the mounting groove 110 is a through structure. The arc-shaped locking section 210 of the drum clamp 200 can pass through the through structure in the middle of the mounting groove 110 and engage with the male connector inside the female connector body 100.
[0055] In addition, a locking groove 300 is provided on the outer wall of the female connector body 100. The locking groove 300 is connected to the mounting groove 110. The locking section 220 of the drum clamp 200 can be locked in the locking groove 300 to ensure the stability of the drum clamp 200.
[0056] It should be noted that when the male and female connector bodies 100 are disassembled, the worker lifts and pulls the unlocking section 230. Lifting the unlocking section 230 causes the arc-shaped locking section 210 to rise, thereby causing the locking section 220 to slide out of the locking limit groove 310. Then, the locking limit groove 310 moves along the outwardly expanding guide brace 330 into the unlocking limit groove 320. At this time, the arc-shaped locking section 210 disengages from the male connector's slot, and the male connector can be pulled out from the female connector body 100.
[0057] See Figure 1 - Figure 7As shown, in an optional embodiment, a sealing ring 410 and a retaining ring 420 are provided inside the female connector body 100; a sealing seat for installing the sealing ring 410 is provided inside the female connector body 100, and the retaining ring 420 is snapped into the female connector body 100 so that the retaining ring 420 constrains the sealing ring 410 on the sealing seat.
[0058] The female connector body 100 is provided with a connecting slot 120 and a guide slide 130; the retaining ring 420 is provided with a connecting block 421 and a guide slider 422, the connecting block 421 is engaged with the connecting slot 120, and the guide slider 422 is slidably disposed in the guide slide 130.
[0059] Specifically, the retaining ring 420 is snapped into the female connector body 100, and the retaining ring 420 can restrain the sealing ring 410, so that the sealing ring 410 can seal the male connector and the female connector body 100.
[0060] This embodiment provides an automotive cooling piping system, including a VDA connector with a drum clamp 200.
[0061] Specifically, the automotive cooling piping system provided in this embodiment has the advantages of the VDA connector with drum clamp 200 compared with the prior art, which will not be elaborated here.
[0062] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this utility model, and are not intended to limit it. Although this utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some or all of the technical features therein. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model.
Claims
1. A VDA connector with a drum-type clamp (200), characterized in that, include: The female connector body (100) and the drum clamp (200); The female connector body (100) is provided with a mounting groove (110) for installing the drum clamp (200), and the drum clamp (200) is engaged in the mounting groove (110); The drum clamp (200) has an arc-shaped locking section (210) in the middle that can be adapted to the male connector.
2. The VDA connector with drum clamp (200) according to claim 1, characterized in that, The drum-type clamp (200) includes a locking section (220), a lifting unlocking section (230), and the arc-shaped locking section (210); The number of the arc-shaped locking section (210) and the locking section (220) is two; One end of each of the arc-shaped locking sections (210) is connected to the locking section (220), and the other end is connected to the lifting unlocking section (230).
3. The VDA connector with drum clamp (200) according to claim 2, characterized in that, The drum-type clamp (200) is U-shaped.
4. The VDA connector with drum clamp (200) according to claim 2, characterized in that, The lifting unlocking section (230) and the locking section (220) are connected in an L-shape.
5. The VDA connector with drum clamp (200) according to claim 1, characterized in that, The arc-shaped locking section (210) can be adapted to the outer contour of the male connector.
6. The VDA connector with drum clamp (200) according to claim 2, characterized in that, The female connector body (100) is provided with a locking groove (300) for fitting the locking section (220).
7. The VDA connector with drum clamp (200) according to claim 6, characterized in that, The locking groove (300) includes a locking limiting groove (310) and an unlocking limiting groove (320), and an outwardly expanding guide brace (330) is provided between the locking limiting groove (310) and the unlocking limiting groove (320); When the drum clamp (200) locks the male connector, the locking section (220) engages with the locking limiting groove (310); when the drum clamp (200) disengages from the male connector, the locking section (220) engages with the unlocking limiting groove (320).
8. The VDA connector with drum clamp (200) according to claim 1, characterized in that, The female connector body (100) is provided with a sealing ring (410) and a retaining ring (420) inside; The female connector body (100) is provided with a sealing seat for installing the sealing ring (410), and the retaining ring (420) is snapped into the female connector body (100) so that the retaining ring (420) constrains the sealing ring (410) on the sealing seat.
9. The VDA connector with drum clamp (200) according to claim 8, characterized in that, The female connector body (100) is provided with a connecting slot (120) and a guide slide (130); The retaining ring (420) is provided with a connecting block (421) and a guide slider (422). The connecting block (421) is engaged with the connecting slot (120), and the guide slider (422) is slidably disposed in the guide slide (130).
10. An automotive cooling piping system, characterized in that, The VDA connector with a drum clamp (200) as described in any one of claims 1-9.