An AC contactor

By using a modular installation structure and sliding connection method, the problems of coil damage and low processing efficiency of existing AC contactors are solved, achieving stable installation, simplified process, extended coil life and improved equipment stability.

CN224288164UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-26YUEQING WEITAI ELECTRIC APPLIANCE CO LTD

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
YUEQING WEITAI ELECTRIC APPLIANCE CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-04-18
Publication Date
2026-05-26

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing AC contactors require injection molding after the coil is wrapped around the copper sheet. This process can easily damage the coil, resulting in low processing efficiency, high packaging requirements, shortened coil life, and increased manufacturing difficulty.

Method used

The modular installation structure is adopted, and the installation groove and mounting seat are set in the sliding base to achieve stable installation and protection of the winding, avoiding injection molding and sealing. The limiting part and fixing part are used to prevent the winding from loosening. The combination of sliding connection and protective cover improves the stability and reliability of the equipment.

Benefits of technology

It simplifies the processing technology, reduces costs and time, extends coil life, improves production efficiency and electrical safety, and enhances the adaptability of equipment in complex environments.

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Abstract

An AC contactor includes a sliding base and a control module slidably connected to a housing. The sliding base has a mounting groove for mounting a winding, a mounting seat within the mounting groove, and a receiving cavity within the mounting seat for the winding to extend into. Limiting portions on both sides of the receiving cavity are provided for limiting connection with the winding. By providing a mounting groove on the base for mounting the winding, and configuring the mounting seat and receiving cavity within the groove, a stable installation and effective protection of the winding can be achieved without directly injection molding the copper sheets, avoiding damage to the winding during assembly or packaging. The limiting portions on both sides of the receiving cavity limit and fix the winding, preventing loosening or displacement during operation, thereby improving the stability and reliability of the AC contactor.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to an AC contactor and belongs to the field of AC contactors. Background Technology

[0002] An AC contactor is an electrical device used in industrial electricity that uses the magnetic field generated by the current flowing through a coil to close the contacts, thereby controlling the load.

[0003] Existing AC contactors require a coil to be wound around a copper sheet, and then the copper sheet with the coil wound around it is injection molded to isolate and protect the winding. This may cause damage to the assembled coil, and the processing efficiency is slow, the packaging requirements are high, the lifespan of the coil is shortened, and the difficulty of the process is greatly increased. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to overcome the shortcomings and deficiencies of the existing technology and to provide an AC contactor.

[0005] An AC contactor includes a sliding base and a control module slidably connected to a housing. The sliding base has a mounting groove for mounting a winding, a mounting seat within the mounting groove, and a receiving cavity within the mounting seat for the winding to extend into. Limiting portions on both sides of the receiving cavity are provided for limiting connection with the winding. By providing a mounting groove on the base for mounting the winding, and configuring the mounting seat and receiving cavity within the groove, a stable installation and effective protection of the winding can be achieved without directly injection molding the copper sheet, avoiding damage to the winding during assembly or packaging. The limiting portions on both sides of the receiving cavity limit and fix the winding, preventing loosening or displacement during operation, thereby improving the stability and reliability of the AC contactor. The modular mounting structure replaces the traditional injection molding method, significantly simplifying the processing flow, reducing the requirements for the packaging process, and decreasing manufacturing costs and time. The new structural design avoids the possibility of thermal damage to the coil caused by high-temperature injection molding, improving the coil's operating environment and effectively extending its service life. With pre-set mounting slots and mounting bases, the windings can be quickly positioned and assembled, shortening assembly time and improving overall production efficiency.

[0006] Preferably, the mounting base has a first fixing part and a second fixing part on its upper and lower sides. The first and second fixing parts are designed in a ring shape and are fitted over the winding located in the middle to isolate the windings from each other. The ring shape of the first and second fixing parts can wrap around and limit the upper and lower ends of the winding, providing physical isolation and effectively preventing contact or interference between the windings, thus improving the electrical safety of the product. The upper and lower ring fixing parts can provide stable support for the windings, preventing them from shifting or loosening due to external vibration or magnetic field impact during use, thereby improving the operational reliability of the contactor under harsh conditions. This structure facilitates the standardized installation of the windings, ensuring that each winding maintains a uniform position and posture during assembly, thereby improving assembly consistency and product qualification rate.

[0007] Furthermore, the first fixing part has a raised rim around its outer periphery, and a buckle that engages with the rim is located within the mounting groove. The raised rim and its engagement with the buckle in the mounting groove ensure secure positioning, preventing the mounting base from loosening or falling off due to vibration or impact during operation, thus enhancing the overall structural reliability. The engagement between the rim and the buckle provides excellent assembly convenience, allowing installation or replacement without additional tools, which improves production assembly efficiency and simplifies subsequent maintenance. The raised rim provides reinforced support for the edge of the mounting base, enhancing its overall resistance to deformation and protecting the internal windings from external forces. The precise fit between the rim and the buckle makes the mounting structure more compact, making efficient use of the internal space of the mounting groove, which contributes to miniaturization or improves the overall structural integration of the machine.

[0008] Furthermore, the second fixing part has positioning parts extending towards the base on both sides. Each positioning part has a horizontally arranged first sliding groove, and the outer casing has a sliding strip for sliding engagement with the sliding groove. By providing positioning parts extending to the base in the second fixing part, and having horizontal sliding grooves on them, allowing for sliding engagement with the sliding strip inside the outer casing, the base can be effectively guided to move smoothly in a predetermined direction. This sliding connection method maintains flexible assembly while also providing strong limiting effect, simplifying the assembly process, and facilitating maintenance and replacement of windings or other internal components.

[0009] Preferably, the sliding base is equipped with a control chamber for housing the control module, and a protective cover is installed outside the control chamber. By establishing an independent control chamber on the sliding base and installing a protective cover on its exterior, the control module can be effectively prevented from being interfered with by external factors such as dust and moisture, improving the adaptability of the equipment in various complex industrial environments. The external protective cover has a certain physical protection capability, preventing damage to the control module from external impacts during equipment transportation, installation, or operation, and enhancing the overall structure's resistance to damage. The control chamber, as the installation space for functional modules, facilitates centralized assembly, disassembly, and replacement of the control modules. Combined with the detachable protective cover structure, it improves maintenance efficiency and ease of use. Compared to traditional, cramped installation spaces, the control chamber provides a large amount of space leeway, facilitating use and wiring.

[0010] Furthermore, the control room is located at the front end of the sliding base and is used for electrical connection with external equipment. Positioning the control room at the front end of the sliding base facilitates quick and direct electrical connection between the control module and external circuits or control systems, reducing connection paths and improving conductivity and connection stability. The front-end location of the control room also makes the interfaces with external equipment more centralized and clearly defined, which is beneficial for unified wiring and interface layout, improving the standardization and convenience of installation and maintenance.

[0011] Preferably, the sliding base has second sliding grooves on both sides, and the sliding strip inside the housing is slidably connected to the second sliding grooves. By providing second sliding grooves on both sides of the sliding base and slidably engaging with the sliding strip inside the housing, the swaying or offset of the sliding base can be effectively limited based on multi-point guidance, thereby improving the stability and smoothness of the movement process.

[0012] Furthermore, the second sliding groove is disposed on the extension block, and the bottom of the extension block is provided with an elastic part for sliding against the bottom of the outer shell. The elastic part is hollow. The hollow elastic part has good deformation recovery characteristics, and can deform briefly and rebound quickly when subjected to pressure or displacement, providing flexible support for the sliding of the base, while improving the adaptability and lifespan of the structure.

[0013] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: By setting an installation groove for mounting the winding on the base, and configuring a mounting seat and receiving cavity within the groove, a stable installation and effective protection of the winding can be achieved without directly injection molding the copper sheet, avoiding damage to the winding during assembly or packaging. Limiting parts are provided on both sides of the receiving cavity, which can limit and fix the winding, preventing loosening or displacement during operation, thereby improving the stability and reliability of the AC contactor. The modular installation structure replaces the traditional injection molding packaging method, significantly simplifying the processing flow, reducing the requirements for the packaging process, and decreasing manufacturing costs and time. The new structural design avoids the possibility of thermal damage to the coil caused by high-temperature injection molding, improving the coil's operating environment and effectively extending its service life. The pre-set installation groove and mounting seat allow the winding to be quickly positioned and assembled, shortening assembly time and improving overall production efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0014] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, obtaining other drawings based on these drawings without creative effort still falls within the scope of this utility model.

[0015] Figure 1 This is a structural diagram of the main body of this utility model;

[0016] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the present invention with the portion of the structure removed;

[0017] Figure 3 This is a structural diagram of the present invention with the outer shell removed;

[0018] Figure 4 for Figure 3 Structural diagram with the protective cover removed;

[0019] Figure 5 for Figure 3 A structural diagram from another perspective;

[0020] Figure 6 for Figure 4 Structural diagram without the sliding base;

[0021] Figure 7 This is a structural diagram of the outer shell;

[0022] In the figure, 1 is the outer shell; 11 is the sliding bar; 2 is the sliding base; 21 is the mounting groove; 22 is the buckle; 23 is the control room; 24 is the protective cover; 25 is the extension block; 26 is the second sliding groove; 27 is the elastic part; 3 is the mounting base; 31 is the receiving cavity; 32 is the limiting part; 33 is the first fixing part; 34 is the surrounding edge; 35 is the second fixing part; 36 is the positioning part; 37 is the first sliding groove; and 4 is the winding. Detailed Implementation

[0023] To make the objectives, technical solutions and advantages of this utility model clearer, the utility model will be described in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0024] It should be noted that all uses of "first" and "second" in the embodiments of this utility model are for the purpose of distinguishing two entities or parameters with the same name but different names. It is clear that "first" and "second" are only for the convenience of expression and should not be construed as limiting the embodiments of this utility model. Subsequent embodiments will not explain this in detail.

[0025] The directional and positional terms used in this utility model, such as "up," "down," "front," "back," "left," "right," "inner," "outer," "top," "bottom," and "side," are merely for reference to the accompanying drawings. Therefore, the directional and positional terms used are for the purpose of explaining and understanding this utility model, and not for limiting the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0026] like Figure 1-7The diagram illustrates an embodiment of an AC contactor according to this invention. It includes a sliding base 2 and a control module slidably connected to a housing 1. The sliding base 2 has a mounting groove 21 for mounting a winding 4. A mounting seat 3 is located within the mounting groove 21. The mounting seat 3 has a receiving cavity 31 for the winding 4 to extend into. Limiting portions 32 for limiting connection with the winding 4 are located on both sides of the receiving cavity 31. By providing a mounting groove 21 for mounting the winding 4 on the base, and configuring the mounting seat 3 and receiving cavity 31 within the groove, a stable installation and effective protection of the winding 4 can be achieved without directly injection molding the copper sheet, preventing damage to the winding 4 during assembly or packaging. The limiting portions 32 on both sides of the receiving cavity 31 limit and fix the winding 4, preventing loosening or displacement during operation, thereby improving the stability and reliability of the AC contactor. The modular mounting structure replaces the traditional injection molding packaging method, significantly simplifying the processing flow, reducing the requirements for the packaging process, and decreasing manufacturing costs and time. The new structural design avoids the possibility of thermal damage to the coil caused by high-temperature injection molding, improves the operating environment of the coil, and thus effectively extends the service life of the coil. The pre-set mounting slot 21 and mounting base 3 enable the winding 4 to be quickly positioned and assembled, shortening assembly time and improving overall production efficiency.

[0027] The mounting base 3 has a first fixing part 33 and a second fixing part 35 on its upper and lower sides. The first fixing part 33 and the second fixing part 35 are designed in a ring shape and are fitted over the winding 4 located in the middle to isolate the windings 4 from each other. The ring shape of the first fixing part 33 and the second fixing part 35 can wrap around and limit the upper and lower ends of the winding 4, playing a role in physical isolation and effectively preventing contact or interference between the windings 4, thereby improving the electrical safety of the product. The upper and lower ring fixing parts can provide stable support for the winding 4, preventing it from shifting or loosening due to external vibration or magnetic field impact during use, thereby improving the operational reliability of the contactor under harsh conditions. This structure is conducive to the standardized installation of the windings 4, ensuring that each winding 4 maintains a uniform position and posture during assembly, thereby improving assembly consistency and product qualification rate.

[0028] In this embodiment, unlike the previous embodiment, the first fixing part 33 has a raised periphery 34, and the mounting groove 21 has a buckle 22 that engages with the periphery 34. The raised periphery 34 of the first fixing part 33, engaging with the buckle 22 in the mounting groove 21, ensures secure positioning, preventing the mounting base 3 from loosening or falling off due to vibration or impact during operation, thus enhancing the overall structural reliability. The engagement between the periphery 34 and the buckle 22 provides excellent assembly convenience, allowing installation or replacement without additional tools, which improves production assembly efficiency and simplifies subsequent maintenance. The raised periphery 34 provides reinforced support for the edge of the mounting base 3, enhancing its overall resistance to deformation and protecting the internal winding 4 from external forces. The precise engagement between the periphery 34 and the buckle 22 makes the mounting structure more compact, rationally utilizing the internal space of the mounting groove 21, which contributes to miniaturization or improves the overall structural integration.

[0029] The second fixing part 35 has positioning parts 36 extending towards the base on both sides. Each positioning part 36 has a horizontally arranged first sliding groove 37. The outer casing 1 has a sliding strip 11 for sliding engagement with the sliding groove. By providing positioning parts 36 extending to the base on the second fixing part 35 and having horizontal sliding grooves on them, which then slide and engage with the sliding strip 11 inside the outer casing 1, the base can be effectively guided to move smoothly in a predetermined direction. This sliding connection method maintains flexible assembly while also providing strong limiting function, simplifying the assembly process and facilitating maintenance and replacement of the winding 4 or other internal components.

[0030] In this embodiment, unlike the previous embodiments, a control chamber 23 is provided on the sliding base 2. The control chamber 23 is used to house the control module, and a protective cover 24 is installed outside the control chamber 23. By establishing an independent control chamber 23 on the sliding base 2 and installing a protective cover 24 outside it, the control module can be effectively prevented from being interfered with by external factors such as dust and moisture, improving the adaptability of the equipment in various complex industrial environments. The external protective cover 24 has a certain physical protection capability, preventing damage to the control module caused by external impacts during equipment transportation, installation, or operation, and enhancing the overall structure's resistance to damage. The control chamber 23 serves as the installation space for functional modules, making it easy to centrally assemble, disassemble, and replace the control modules. Combined with the detachable protective cover 24 structure, it improves maintenance efficiency and ease of use. Compared to the traditional cramped installation space, the control chamber 23 provides a large amount of space leeway, facilitating use and wiring.

[0031] The control room 23 is located at the front end of the sliding base 2 and is used for electrical connection with external equipment. Positioning the control room 23 at the front end of the sliding base 2 facilitates quick and direct electrical connection between the control module and external circuits or control systems, reducing connection paths and improving conductivity and connection stability. The front-end placement of the control room 23 also makes the interfaces with external equipment more centralized and clearly defined, which is beneficial for unified wiring and interface layout, improving the standardization and convenience of installation and maintenance.

[0032] The sliding base 2 has second sliding grooves 26 on both sides, and the sliding strip 11 inside the outer shell 1 is slidably connected to the second sliding grooves 26. By providing second sliding grooves 26 on both sides of the sliding base 2 and slidingly engaging with the sliding strip 11 inside the outer shell 1, the swaying or offset of the sliding base 2 can be effectively limited based on multi-point guidance, thereby improving the stability and smoothness of the movement process.

[0033] In this embodiment of the application, unlike the embodiments described above, the second sliding groove 26 is disposed on the extension block 25, and the bottom of the extension block 25 is provided with an elastic portion 27 for sliding against the bottom of the outer casing 1. The elastic portion 27 is hollow. The hollow elastic portion 27 has good deformation recovery characteristics, and can deform briefly and rebound quickly when subjected to pressure or displacement, providing flexible support for the sliding of the base, while improving the adaptability and lifespan of the structure.

[0034] The above-disclosed embodiments are merely preferred embodiments of the present utility model and should not be construed as limiting the scope of the present utility model. Therefore, any equivalent variations made in accordance with the claims of the present utility model shall still fall within the scope of the present utility model.

[0035] Although the present invention has been described with reference to several specific embodiments, it should be understood that the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed. The present invention is intended to cover various modifications and equivalent arrangements included within the spirit and scope of the appended claims.

Claims

1. An AC contactor characterized by: The device includes a housing, a sliding base slidably connected to the housing, and a control module. The sliding base has a mounting groove for mounting the winding, a mounting seat in the mounting groove, a receiving cavity for the winding to extend into, and limiting parts on both sides of the receiving cavity for limiting connection with the winding.

2. The AC contactor of claim 1, wherein: The mounting base has a first fixing part and a second fixing part on its upper and lower sides. The first fixing part and the second fixing part are designed in a ring shape and are sleeved on the outside of the winding located in the middle to isolate the windings from each other.

3. The AC contactor as described in claim 2, characterized in that: The first fixing part has a raised rim on its outer periphery, and the mounting groove has a buckle that engages with the rim.

4. The AC contactor as described in claim 2, characterized in that: The second fixing part has positioning parts extending towards the base on both sides. The positioning parts are provided with a horizontally arranged first sliding groove, and the outer shell is provided with a sliding strip for sliding engagement with the sliding groove.

5. The AC contactor as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The sliding base is equipped with a control chamber, which is used to house the control module, and a protective cover is installed outside the control chamber.

6. The AC contactor as described in claim 5, characterized in that: The control room is located at the front end of the sliding base and is used for electrical connection with external equipment.

7. The AC contactor as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The sliding base has second sliding grooves on both sides, and the sliding strip inside the outer shell is slidably connected to the second sliding grooves.

8. The AC contactor as described in claim 7, characterized in that: The second sliding groove is provided on the extension block, and the bottom of the extension block is provided with an elastic part for sliding against the bottom of the outer shell. The elastic part is hollow.