Locking assembly and battery case having the same

Abstract

This utility model relates to the field of connection structure technology, specifically to a locking assembly and a battery box having the same. The locking assembly includes a first component and a second component arranged opposite to each other. The second component has a retaining groove, and the side wall of the retaining groove has a positioning hole. It also includes a plug block, on which a nut is connected. One side of the plug block has a positioning protrusion corresponding to the positioning hole. The plug block can be inserted into the retaining groove and positioned by inserting the positioning protrusion into the positioning hole. It also includes a threaded connector, which passes through the first component and the retaining groove to be threadedly connected to the nut. The plug block can be inserted into the retaining groove and positioned by inserting the positioning protrusion into the positioning hole, thereby allowing the nut to also be positioned. Compared with the current pre-embedded screws, it is simpler to assemble and has a more reliable structural strength. At the same time, by passing through the first component and the retaining groove to be threadedly connected to the nut on the second component, a tight connection between the first component and the second component is achieved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of connection structure technology, specifically to a locking component and a battery box having the same. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, when connecting two components, one of the components needs to have a pre-embedded nut. However, the installation of the pre-embedded nut is difficult and the production cost is high. The investment in special molds and process equipment is large, and the scrap rate may increase due to thread blockage. Therefore, there is an urgent need to design a locking component with low installation difficulty. Utility Model Content

[0003] To address the current problem of high installation difficulty of pre-embedded nuts, this utility model provides a locking component and a battery box incorporating it.

[0004] The technical solution of this utility model is as follows:

[0005] On one hand, this utility model provides a locking assembly, characterized in that it includes: a first component; a second component, disposed opposite to the first component, the second component having a retaining groove, the side wall of the retaining groove having a positioning hole; an insert block, on which a nut is connected, and one side of the insert block having a positioning protrusion corresponding to the positioning hole, the insert block being able to be inserted into the retaining groove and positioned by being inserted into the positioning hole through the positioning protrusion; and a threaded connector, passing through the first component and the retaining groove to be threadedly connected to the nut.

[0006] Furthermore, the insert block has a slot on the side facing the first component, the nut is inserted into the slot, and the positioning protrusion is located on the opposite side of the slot.

[0007] Furthermore, a guide slope is provided on the side of the positioning protrusion facing the bottom of the buckle groove.

[0008] Furthermore, the insert is elastic and / or the positioning protrusion is elastic.

[0009] Furthermore, the groove has a groove bottom opposite its open end, and one side of the insert abuts against the groove bottom.

[0010] Furthermore, the first component and the second component are connected by a plug-in positioning structure to ensure a tight fit between them.

[0011] Furthermore, the insertion positioning structure includes a slot and a plug that cooperate to be inserted into each other, with one of the slot and the plug provided on the first component; and the other of the slot and the plug provided on the second component.

[0012] Furthermore, the insert has a pressing surface extending from the open end of the latching groove.

[0013] Furthermore, the groove is located on the side of the second component away from the first component; the threaded connector passes through the first component and the second component in sequence and is connected to the nut; and / or, the threaded connector is a bolt; and / or, the first component is provided with a countersunk hole corresponding to the threaded connector.

[0014] According to another aspect of the present invention, a battery box is also provided, characterized in that it includes a box body, a box cover, and a locking assembly as described above for connecting the box body and the box cover.

[0015] The beneficial effects achieved by this utility model are as follows:

[0016] The locking assembly of this utility model has a retaining groove on the second component, and a positioning hole on the side wall of the retaining groove. In use, a nut is connected to the insert block, and the insert block can be inserted into the retaining groove and positioned by the positioning protrusion inserted into the positioning hole, so that the nut can also be positioned. Compared with the current pre-embedded nuts or heat-fused nuts, it is simpler to assemble, has higher production efficiency and lower production cost, and its structural strength is more reliable. At the same time, a threaded connector passes through the first component and the retaining groove to be threadedly connected to the nut on the second component, thereby achieving a tight connection between the first component and the second component. Attached Figure Description

[0017] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and form part of this specification, illustrate embodiments consistent with this application and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of this application.

[0018] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, for those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0019] One or more embodiments are illustrated by way of example with reference numerals in the accompanying drawings. These illustrations do not constitute a limitation on the embodiments. Elements with the same reference numerals in the drawings are denoted as similar elements. Unless otherwise stated, the figures in the drawings are not to be limited by scale.

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the first exploded structure of Embodiment 1 of this application;

[0021] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the first assembly structure of Embodiment 1 of this application;

[0022] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the second exploded structure of Embodiment 1 of this application;

[0023] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the third exploded structure of Embodiment 1 of this application;

[0024] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the second assembly structure of Embodiment 1 of this application.

[0025] In the picture,

[0026] 100, First component; 200, Second component; 300, Insert block; 400, Nut component; 500, Threaded connector; 600, Insertion positioning structure; 210, Snap groove; 211, Positioning hole; 310, Positioning protrusion; 311, Guide slope; 320, Slot; 330, Pressing surface; 610, Slot; 620, Insert strip. Detailed Implementation

[0027] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this application clearer, 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, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by a person of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0028] The following disclosure provides numerous different embodiments or examples for implementing various structures of this application. To simplify the disclosure, specific examples of components and arrangements are described below. These are merely examples and are not intended to limit the scope of this application. Furthermore, reference numerals and / or letters may be repeated in different examples. Such repetition is for simplification and clarity and does not in itself indicate a relationship between the various embodiments and / or arrangements discussed.

[0029] For ease of description, spatial relative terms may be used in this text to describe the relative position or movement of one element or feature relative to another element or feature, as shown in the figure. These relative terms include, for example, "inside," "outside," "middle," "outer," "below," "below," "above," "front," "back," etc. Such spatial relative terms are intended to include different orientations of the device in use or operation, other than those depicted in the figure. For example, if the device in the figure undergoes a positional flip, orientation change, or change of motion, these directional indications will change accordingly. For instance, an element described as "below other elements or features" or "below other elements or features" will subsequently be oriented "above other elements or features" or "above other elements or features." Therefore, the example term "below" can include both upper and lower orientations. The device may be otherwise oriented (rotated 90 degrees or in other directions), and the spatial relative descriptors used in this text will be interpreted accordingly.

[0030] Example 1

[0031] This application discloses a locking assembly, including a first component 100 and a second component 200 disposed opposite to each other. The second component 200 is provided with a retaining groove 210, and the side wall of the retaining groove 210 is provided with a positioning hole 211. It also includes a plug 300, on which a nut 400 is connected. One side of the plug 300 is provided with a positioning protrusion 310 corresponding to the positioning hole 211. The plug 300 can be inserted into the retaining groove 210 and positioned by inserting into the positioning hole 211 through the positioning protrusion 310. It also includes a threaded connector 500, which passes through the first component 100 and the retaining groove 210 to be threadedly connected to the nut 400.

[0032] In this embodiment, the second component 200 is provided with a snap groove 210, and the side wall of the snap groove 210 is provided with a positioning hole 211. In use, the insert block 300 is connected to the nut component 400, and the insert block 300 can be inserted into the snap groove 210 and positioned by the positioning protrusion 310 inserted into the positioning hole 211, so that the nut component 400 can also be positioned. Compared with the current pre-embedded nuts or hot melt nuts, it is simpler to assemble, has higher production efficiency and lower production cost, and the structural strength is more reliable. At the same time, the threaded connector 500 passes through the first component 100 and the snap groove 210 to be threadedly connected to the nut component 400 on the second component 200, thereby realizing a tight connection between the first component 100 and the second component 200.

[0033] In an optional or preferred embodiment, the insert block 300 is provided with a slot 320 on the side facing the first component 100, the nut 400 is inserted into the slot 320, and the positioning protrusion 310 is located on the opposite side of the slot 320.

[0034] In this embodiment, the nut 400 can be inserted into the slot 320 on the insert block 300, which makes the mating structure of the two small and compact, and at the same time realizes the quick assembly between the nut 400 and the insert block 300; the positioning protrusion 310 is located on the opposite side of the slot 320 on the insert block 300, which facilitates the limiting of the insert block 300 in multiple directions.

[0035] In an optional or preferred embodiment, the insert 300 has a pressing surface 330 extending from the open end of the latching groove 210. The pressing surface 330 can abut against the receiving support component. Since the insert 300 itself is positioned within the latching groove 210, the insert 300 can provide good support force and stable limiting effect for the component to be supported.

[0036] In an optional or preferred embodiment, a guide slope 311 is provided on the side of the positioning protrusion 310 facing the bottom of the buckle groove 210, so that the insert block 300 and the positioning protrusion 310 thereon can smoothly enter the buckle groove 210, reducing the assembly difficulty.

[0037] In an optional or preferred embodiment, the insert 300 is elastic and / or the positioning protrusion 310 is elastic, further ensuring the ease with which the insert 300 can be engaged in the latching groove 210.

[0038] In an optional or preferred embodiment, the buckle groove 210 has a groove bottom disposed opposite to its open end, and one side of the insert block 300 abuts against the groove bottom. The groove bottom abuts and limits the insert block 300, which facilitates the insert block 300 to quickly enter the buckle groove 210 for positioning and can improve the positioning stability of the insert block 300 in the buckle groove 210.

[0039] In an optional or preferred embodiment, the first component 100 and the second component 200 are connected by a plug-in positioning structure 600 so that they have a tight fit surface, thereby improving the connection stability between the first component 100 and the second component 200.

[0040] In an optional or preferred embodiment, the insertion positioning structure 600 includes a slot 610 and a strip 620 that cooperate to insert into each other. One of the slot 610 and the strip 620 is provided on the first component 100; the other of the slot 610 and the strip 620 is provided on the second component 200. For example, refer to... Figure 2 As shown, the first component 100 has an insert 620 and the second component 200 has a slot 610. The first component 100 is inserted into the slot 610 through the insert 620, thereby achieving a tight fit between the first component 100 and the second component 200.

[0041] In an optional or preferred embodiment, the snap groove 210 is located on the side of the second component 200 away from the first component 100; the threaded connector 500 passes through the first component 100 and the second component 200 in sequence and is connected to the nut component 400 to ensure the connection stability of the overall structure; optionally, the snap groove 210 and the second component 210 are integrally formed to further improve their structural strength and stability.

[0042] In an optional or preferred embodiment, the threaded connector 500 is a bolt, and a countersunk hole is provided on the first component 100 corresponding to the threaded connector 500.

[0043] Example 2

[0044] The battery case includes a case body and a cover disposed on the upper end of the case body. The locking assembly described above connects the case body and the cover. Since the battery case includes the locking assembly, the battery case should also include any embodiment of the locking assembly, which will not be described in detail here.

[0045] It should be understood that the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular exemplary embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting. Unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the singular forms “a,” “an,” and “described” as used herein may also mean including the plural forms. The terms “comprising,” “including,” “containing,” and “having” are inclusive and therefore indicate the presence of the stated features, steps, operations, elements, and / or components, but do not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, steps, operations, elements, components, and / or combinations thereof. The method steps, processes, and operations described herein are not construed as requiring them to be performed in a particular order described or illustrated unless the order of performance is explicitly indicated. It should also be understood that additional or alternative steps may be used.

[0046] Although terms such as first, second, third, etc., may be used in this document to describe multiple elements, components, regions, layers, and / or segments, these elements, components, regions, layers, and / or segments should not be limited by these terms. These terms may be used only to distinguish one element, component, region, layer, or segment from another. Unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, terms such as "first," "second," and other numerical terms used herein do not imply order or sequence. Therefore, the first element, component, region, layer, or segment discussed below may be referred to as the second element, component, region, layer, or segment without departing from the teachings of the exemplary embodiments.

[0047] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of this application, enabling those skilled in the art to understand or implement this application. Various modifications to these embodiments will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein may be implemented in other embodiments without departing from the spirit or scope of this application. Therefore, this application is not to be limited to the embodiments shown herein, but is to be accorded the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features claimed herein.

Claims

1. A locking assembly, characterized in that: The device includes a first component (100); a second component (200) disposed opposite to the first component (100), wherein the second component (200) is provided with a snap groove (210) and the side wall of the snap groove (210) is provided with a positioning hole (211); a plug (300) on which a nut (400) is connected, and one side of the plug (300) is provided with a positioning protrusion (310) corresponding to the positioning hole (211), wherein the plug (300) can be inserted into the snap groove (210) and positioned by inserting into the positioning hole (211) through the positioning protrusion (310); and a threaded connector (500) passing through the first component (100) and the snap groove (210) to be threadedly connected to the nut (400).

2. The locking assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The insert (300) has a slot (320) on the side facing the first component (100), the nut (400) is inserted into the slot (320), and the positioning protrusion (310) is located on the opposite side of the slot (320).

3. The locking assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The positioning protrusion (310) is provided with a guide slope (311) on the side facing the bottom of the buckle groove (210).

4. The locking assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The insert (300) is elastic and / or the positioning protrusion (310) is elastic.

5. The locking assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The groove (210) has a groove bottom opposite its open end, and one side of the insert (300) abuts against the groove bottom.

6. The locking assembly according to any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that: The first component (100) and the second component (200) are connected by a plug-in positioning structure (600) so that they have a close contact surface.

7. The locking assembly according to claim 6, characterized in that: The plug-in positioning structure (600) includes a slot (610) and a plug (620) that are mutually engaged. One of the slot (610) and the plug (620) is provided on the first component (100); the other of the slot (610) and the plug (620) is provided on the second component (200).

8. The locking assembly according to any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that: The insert (300) has a pressing surface (330) extending from the open end of the latch (210).

9. The locking assembly according to any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that: The groove (210) is located on the side of the second component (200) away from the first component (100); the threaded connector (500) passes through the first component (100) and the second component (200) in sequence and is connected to the nut component (400); and / or, the threaded connector (500) is a bolt; and / or, the first component (100) is provided with a countersunk hole corresponding to the threaded connector (500).

10. A battery box, characterized in that: It includes a box body, a box lid, and a locking assembly as described in any one of claims 1-9 that connects the box body and the box lid.

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