Component fixing element and high-current connector

Abstract

The utility model discloses a component fixing element and a high-current connector, which can realize the installation of components of a temperature sensor in the high-current connector so as to meet specific functional requirements. The component fixing element comprises a connecting terminal and a metal piece; the metal piece comprises a metal cavity, a connecting part and a riveting pin which are sequentially arranged in the front-back direction. The metal cavity is used for accommodating a temperature sensor; the connecting part is fixed on the surface of the connecting terminal; the metal piece is integrally formed by a metal plate piece through cutting and folding procedures.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of connector technology, and specifically refers to a component fixing element and a high-current connector. Background Technology

[0002] A connector is a device that allows electronic products to interface with power supplies or other electronic products. It typically includes connecting terminals, wires, and a body formed by coating the connection between the connecting terminals and the wires.

[0003] High-current connectors are used in applications with high current, such as data centers. Because of the large current flowing through these connectors, their safety performance is particularly important, affecting not only data security but also the physical stability and safety of the structure.

[0004] Existing high-current connectors can only rely on external temperature sensors for temperature detection to prevent overheating. However, external temperature sensors detect the internal temperature through the plastic body, which is limited by factors such as heat conduction, resulting in inaccurate temperature detection. When overheating is detected, the real-time internal temperature of the high-current connector has already exceeded the threshold for some time, posing a significant safety risk. Utility Model Content

[0005] The main purpose of this utility model is to provide a component fixing element and a high-current connector to solve the problems existing in the prior art. It can realize the installation of temperature sensor components inside the high-current connector to meet specific functional requirements.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, one of the solutions of this utility model is:

[0007] A component fixing element includes a connecting terminal and a metal part; the metal part includes a metal cavity, a connecting portion, and a riveting foot arranged sequentially along the front-back direction; the metal cavity is used to house a temperature sensor; the connecting portion is fixed to the surface of the connecting terminal; the metal part is integrally formed from a metal plate through cutting and bending processes.

[0008] The connection terminal is provided with several spring arms.

[0009] Preferably, the spring arms are arranged at equal intervals along the width direction of the connecting terminal.

[0010] The metal cavity is a square cavity, and its front wall, upper wall, left wall and right wall are formed by bending metal plates.

[0011] The connecting part includes a left arm and a right arm; both the left arm and the right arm are provided with through holes, and rivets are used to pass through the through holes and rivet to fit onto the connecting terminal to fix the metal part on the connecting terminal.

[0012] Preferably, the connecting terminal is provided with a connecting hole corresponding to the through hole.

[0013] Preferably, the left and right arms are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the metal part, and each of the left and right arms includes a disc through which the rivet passes, and a connecting strip connecting the disc and the middle section of the metal part.

[0014] The rivet feet are pressure plates formed by bending a metal sheet on both sides of the rear end of the metal part, and are used to position the wires.

[0015] The second solution of this utility model is:

[0016] A high-current connector includes the aforementioned component fixing element, and also includes a temperature sensor and a housing; the connection terminal is disposed within the housing, and the temperature sensor is disposed within the metal cavity.

[0017] The housing is provided with a socket, and the connection terminal is exposed inside the socket.

[0018] After adopting the above technical solution, the present invention has the following technical effects:

[0019] This invention involves integrally forming a metal part from a metal sheet through cutting and bending processes. The metal part has a metal cavity for housing a temperature sensor, and is directly fixed to the surface of the connecting terminal. In this way, the temperature sensor can be integrated with the connecting terminal and assembled inside the high-current connector, close to the connecting terminal. This allows for real-time and accurate detection of the internal temperature of the high-current connector, avoiding safety issues caused by overheating of the high-current connector. The metal part is integrally formed from a metal sheet, which is simple, fast, and low in cost. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the first embodiment of the present utility model.

[0021] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of the first embodiment of the present invention.

[0022] Figure 3 This is a perspective view of the second embodiment of the present utility model.

[0023] Explanation of icon numbers:

[0024] 1-Connecting terminal; 11-Spring arm; 12-Connecting hole;

[0025] 2-Metal part; 21-Metal cavity; 22-Left arm; 23-Right arm; 24-Rivet foot;

[0026] 3-Temperature sensor;

[0027] 4-Rivets;

[0028] 5-Outer shell; 51-Socket. Detailed Implementation

[0029] To further explain the technical solution of this utility model, the following detailed description is provided through specific embodiments.

[0030] refer to Figure 1-2 The first embodiment of the present invention is shown, which discloses a component fixing element, including a connecting terminal 1 and a metal part 2; the metal part 2 includes a metal cavity 21, a connecting part, and a riveting foot 24 arranged sequentially along the front-back direction; the metal cavity 21 is used to accommodate a temperature sensor 3; the connecting part is specifically a left arm 22 and a right arm 23, which are located on the left and right sides of the metal part 2 respectively and fixed to the surface of the connecting terminal 1; the metal part 2 is integrally formed from a metal plate through a cutting and bending process.

[0031] Through the above solution, the present invention integrally forms a metal part 2 from a metal sheet through cutting and bending processes. The metal part 2 has a metal cavity 21, which can be used to house the temperature sensor 3. The metal part 2 is directly fixed to the surface of the connecting terminal 1. In this way, the temperature sensor 3 can be integrated with the connecting terminal 1 and assembled inside the high-current connector, close to the connecting terminal 1. It can detect the internal temperature of the high-current connector in real time and accurately, avoiding safety problems caused by overheating of the high-current connector. The metal part 2 is integrally formed from a metal sheet, which is simple, fast, and low in cost.

[0032] The following shows a detailed implementation of the first embodiment.

[0033] The aforementioned connecting terminal 1 is provided with a plurality of spring arms 11. The flexibility of the spring arms 11 can ensure that the two connecting terminals 1 that are mated together make closer contact when the connector is mated.

[0034] Furthermore, the aforementioned spring arms 11 are arranged at equal intervals along the width direction of the connecting terminal 1.

[0035] The aforementioned metal cavity 21 is a square cavity, with its front wall, upper wall, left wall, and right wall formed by bending a metal plate. The rear wall is hollowed out to facilitate the installation of the temperature sensor 3.

[0036] Both the left arm 22 and the right arm 23 are provided with through holes 25. Rivets 4 are used to pass through the through holes 25 and are riveted to the connecting terminal 1 to fix the metal part 2 on the connecting terminal 1.

[0037] Furthermore, the aforementioned connecting terminal 1 is provided with a connecting hole 12 corresponding to the through hole 25.

[0038] Meanwhile, the left arm 22 and right arm 23 are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the metal part 2, and each of the left arm 22 and right arm 23 includes a disc through which the rivet 4 passes, and a connecting strip connecting the disc and the middle section of the metal part 2.

[0039] The aforementioned rivet feet 24 are pressure plates formed by bending metal plates on both sides of the rear end of metal part 2. They are used to position wires, especially wires connected to temperature sensor 3, and can be quickly fixed by pressing with fingers.

[0040] refer to Figure 3 As shown, a second embodiment of the present invention is illustrated, disclosing a high-current connector, including the aforementioned component fixing elements, a temperature sensor 3, and a housing 5; the connection terminal 1 is disposed inside the housing 5, and the temperature sensor 3 is disposed inside the metal cavity 11.

[0041] Furthermore, the aforementioned housing 5 is provided with a socket 51, and the connecting terminal 1 protrudes from the socket 51. Specifically, the spring arm 11 of the connecting terminal 1 protrudes from the socket 51.

[0042] The above embodiments and figures are not intended to limit the product form and style of this utility model. Any appropriate changes or modifications made by those skilled in the art should be considered as not departing from the patent scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A component fixing element, characterized in that: It includes a connecting terminal and a metal part; the metal part includes a metal cavity, a connecting part, and a riveting foot arranged sequentially along the front-back direction; the metal cavity is used to house a temperature sensor; the connecting part is fixed to the surface of the connecting terminal; the metal part is integrally formed from a metal plate through cutting and bending processes.

2. The component fixing element as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The connection terminal is provided with several spring arms.

3. The component fixing element as described in claim 2, characterized in that: The spring arms are arranged at equal intervals along the width direction of the connecting terminal.

4. The component fixing element as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The metal cavity is a square cavity, and its front wall, upper wall, left wall and right wall are formed by bending metal plates.

5. The component fixing element as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The connecting part includes a left arm and a right arm; both the left arm and the right arm are provided with through holes, and rivets are used to pass through the through holes and rivet to fit onto the connecting terminal to fix the metal part on the connecting terminal.

6. The component fixing element as described in claim 5, characterized in that: The connecting terminal is provided with a connecting hole corresponding to the through hole.

7. The component fixing element as described in claim 5, characterized in that: The left and right arms are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the metal part, and each of the left and right arms includes a disc through which the rivet passes, and a connecting strip connecting the disc and the middle section of the metal part.

8. The component fixing element as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The rivet feet are pressure plates formed by bending a metal sheet on both sides of the rear end of the metal part, and are used to position the wires.

9. A high-current connector, comprising a component fixing element as described in any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that: It also includes a temperature sensor and a housing; the connection terminal is disposed inside the housing, and the temperature sensor is disposed inside the metal cavity.

10. The high-current connector as described in claim 9, characterized in that: The housing is provided with a socket, and the connection terminal is exposed inside the socket.

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