Connector and vehicle

Abstract

This utility model provides a connector and a vehicle, belonging to the field of electrical connection technology. The connector includes a sheath, a terminal mounting sleeve installed in the sheath, and a terminal installed in the terminal mounting sleeve. The terminal mounting sleeve has a first through hole on at least one side, and the side of the terminal is provided with a first elastic arm that cooperates with the first through hole. When the terminal is not inserted into the correct position, the first elastic arm is compressed and retracts. When the terminal is inserted into the correct position, the first elastic arm releases its elastic force and extends into the first through hole. The first through hole and the first elastic arm together limit the position of the terminal.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of electrical connection technology, and in particular to a connector and a vehicle. Background Technology

[0002] In the automotive industry, during the actual mating process of high-voltage connectors, the male and female terminals often misalign due to angle issues, causing collisions during mating and displacement of either the male or female terminal in the disassembly direction. This displacement can lead to signal circuit disconnection or poor contact, damaging the overall product quality and increasing the safety risk of accidental power outages during vehicle operation. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide a connector that solves the problem of signal circuit disconnection or poor contact caused by terminal displacement, thereby improving the stability and safety of circuit connection.

[0004] To achieve the objective of this utility model, the following technical solution is adopted:

[0005] According to one aspect of the present invention, a connector is provided. The connector includes a sheath, a terminal mounting sleeve installed in the sheath, and a terminal installed in the terminal mounting sleeve. The terminal mounting sleeve has a first through hole on at least one side, and the side of the terminal is provided with a first elastic arm that cooperates with the first through hole. When the terminal is not inserted into the correct position, the first elastic arm is compressed and retracted. When the terminal is inserted into the correct position, the first elastic arm releases its elastic force and extends into the first through hole. The first through hole and the first elastic arm together limit the position of the terminal.

[0006] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the terminal has a second through hole, one end of the first elastic arm is integrally formed with one side wall of the second through hole, and when the terminal is inserted into the first through hole, the other end of the first elastic arm extends into the first through hole and abuts against the side wall of the first through hole facing the installation direction A.

[0007] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the terminal mounting sleeve is provided with a second elastic arm on at least one side. When the terminal mounting sleeve is inserted into the sheath, the outer wall surface of the second elastic arm abuts against the inner wall surface of the sheath and retracts into the terminal mounting sleeve, and one end of the second elastic arm abuts against the end of the terminal facing the disassembly direction B.

[0008] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the terminal mounting sleeve has a third through hole on at least one side, one end of the second elastic arm is fixedly connected to the side wall of the third through hole, and the second elastic arm can move inside and outside the third through hole.

[0009] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the other end of the second elastic arm is provided with a protrusion, which is configured to abut against the inner wall of the sheath.

[0010] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the inner wall of the sheath is provided with a first limiting part for limiting the installation direction A and the disassembly direction B of the terminal mounting sleeve, and the side wall of the terminal mounting sleeve is provided with a second limiting part that cooperates with the first limiting part. When the terminal mounting sleeve is installed in place, the second limiting part abuts against the first limiting part, and the second limiting part interlocks with the first limiting part.

[0011] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the first limiting part includes a first abutting part for limiting the installation direction A of the terminal mounting sleeve and a second abutting part for limiting the disassembly direction B of the terminal mounting sleeve. The second limiting part includes a third abutting part that cooperates with the first abutting part and a fourth abutting part that cooperates with the second abutting part. When the terminal mounting sleeve is installed in place, the end of the third abutting part facing the installation direction A abuts against the end of the first abutting part facing the disassembly direction B, and the end of the fourth abutting part facing the disassembly direction B abuts against the end of the second abutting part facing the installation direction A.

[0012] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the inner wall of the sheath is provided with a guide groove, the first abutting part is the side wall of the guide groove facing the disassembly direction B, and the third abutting part is a first protrusion fixed to the terminal mounting sleeve and corresponding to the guide groove, the first protrusion can slide in the guide groove.

[0013] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the second abutting part includes a second protrusion and a third protrusion, which are respectively disposed on the two side walls of the sheath cavity. The fourth abutting part includes a fourth protrusion and a fifth protrusion, which are respectively disposed on both sides of the terminal mounting sleeve. When the terminal mounting sleeve is installed in place, the side of the fourth protrusion facing the disassembly direction and the side of the second protrusion facing the installation direction A abut against each other. The side of the fifth protrusion facing the disassembly direction and the side of the third protrusion facing the installation direction A abut against each other.

[0014] This utility model also discloses a vehicle that includes the aforementioned connector.

[0015] One embodiment of this utility model has the following advantages or beneficial effects:

[0016] This utility model discloses a connector comprising a sheath, a terminal mounting sleeve installed within the sheath, and a terminal installed within the terminal mounting sleeve. The terminal mounting sleeve has a first through hole on at least one side at the terminal position. The terminal side is provided with a first elastic arm that mates with the first through hole. When the terminal is inserted into the terminal mounting sleeve, the first elastic arm is compressed and retracts. When the terminal is inserted into place and the first elastic arm is aligned with the first through hole, the first elastic arm releases its elastic force and extends into the first through hole. This achieves the first through hole and the first elastic arm jointly limiting the terminal, preventing the terminal from retracting in the disassembly direction B, thereby improving the stability and safety of the automotive circuit connection. Attached Figure Description

[0017] The above and other features and advantages of this invention will become more apparent from a detailed description of exemplary embodiments with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0018] Figure 1 This is a cross-sectional view of a connector according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0019] Figure 2 for Figure 1 An enlarged view of the terminal mounting sleeve is shown.

[0020] Figure 3 This is a perspective view of a terminal mounting sleeve according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0021] Figure 4 This is a longitudinal sectional view of the sheath shown according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0022] Figure 5 This is a longitudinal sectional view of a connector according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0023] Figure 6 This is a cross-sectional view of a connector according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0024] Figure 7 This is another perspective view of a terminal mounting sleeve according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0025] Figure 8 This is a perspective view of a connector according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0026] The reference numerals in the attached figures are explained as follows:

[0027] 1. Sheath; 11. First limiting part; 111. First abutting part; 112. Second abutting part; 1121. Second protrusion; 1122. Third protrusion; 12. Guide groove; 13. Fourth through hole; 2. Terminal mounting sleeve; 21. First through hole; 22. Second elastic arm; 221. Protrusion; 23. Third through hole; 24. Second limiting part; 241. Third abutting part; 242. Fourth abutting part; 2421. Fourth protrusion; 2422. Fifth protrusion; 25. Elastic protrusion; 26. Cavity; 3. Terminal; 31. First elastic arm. Detailed Implementation

[0028] Exemplary embodiments will now be described more fully with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, these exemplary embodiments can be implemented in many forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein; rather, these embodiments are provided so that the present invention will be thorough and complete, and will fully convey the concept of the exemplary embodiments to those skilled in the art. The same reference numerals in the drawings denote the same or similar structures, and therefore their detailed description will be omitted.

[0029] The terms “a,” “one,” “the,” and “the” are used to indicate the existence of one or more elements / components / etc.; the terms “including” and “having” are used to indicate an open-ended meaning of inclusion and that other elements / components / etc. may exist in addition to the listed elements / components / etc.

[0030] like Figure 1-7 As shown in the figure, one embodiment of the present invention is a connector, which includes a sheath 1, a terminal mounting sleeve 2 installed in the sheath 1, and a terminal 3 installed in the terminal mounting sleeve 2.

[0031] like Figure 1-3 As shown, the terminal mounting sleeve 2 has a first through hole 21 on at least one side at the terminal 3 position. The terminal 3 has a first elastic arm 31 on its side that cooperates with the first through hole 21. When the terminal 3 is inserted into the cavity 26 of the terminal mounting sleeve 2 in the installation direction A but not fully inserted, the first elastic arm 31 abuts against the inner wall of the terminal mounting sleeve 2 and is compressed and radially retracts. When the terminal 3 is fully inserted and the first elastic arm 31 is aligned with the first through hole 21, the first elastic arm 31 releases its elastic force and extends into the first through hole 21, so that the first through hole 21 and the first elastic arm 31 together limit the terminal 3, preventing the terminal 3 from moving backward in the disassembly direction B, thereby improving the safety of the automotive circuit connection.

[0032] like Figure 1 , 2 As shown, in a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the terminal 3 is cylindrical, and a second through hole is provided on the side wall of the terminal 3. One end of the first elastic arm 31 is fixedly connected to or integrally formed with one side wall of the second through hole.

[0033] In the initial state, the first elastic arm 31 has an angle of 20-60 degrees with the main body of the terminal 3. When the terminal 3 is inserted into the terminal mounting sleeve 2, the angle between the first elastic arm 31 and the main body of the terminal 3 shrinks to 0-10 degrees. When the terminal 3 is inserted into place, the first elastic arm 31 is aligned with the first through hole 21. Under the action of elastic force, the end of the first elastic arm 31 facing the disassembly direction B extends into the first through hole 21 and abuts against the side wall of the first through hole 21 facing the installation direction A, thereby preventing the terminal 3 from retracting in the disassembly direction B.

[0034] like Figure 1-3 As shown, in a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the terminal mounting sleeve 2 is provided with a second elastic arm 22 matching the number of terminals 3. When the terminal mounting sleeve 2 is inserted into the sheath 1, the outer wall surface of the second elastic arm 22 abuts against the inner wall surface of the sheath 1 and retracts into the terminal mounting sleeve 2, and the end of the second elastic arm 22 facing the installation direction A abuts against the end of the terminal 3 facing the disassembly direction B. In this way, the first through hole 21 and the first elastic arm 31 cooperate to form the first anti-backward limit for the terminal 3; the abutment of the end of the second elastic arm 22 facing the installation direction A and the end of the terminal 3 facing the disassembly direction B forms the second anti-backward limit for the terminal 3, thereby further improving the stability and safety of the circuit connection.

[0035] Of course, the end of the second elastic arm 22 facing the installation direction A is not limited to being completely in contact with the end of the terminal 3 facing the disassembly direction B. It can also be that there is a micro gap of about 1 mm between the end of the second elastic arm 22 facing the installation direction A and the end of the terminal 3 facing the disassembly direction B. This micro gap is the safe range of motion of the terminal 3. When the terminal 3 moves within this safe range of motion, there will be no signal circuit disconnection or poor contact.

[0036] like Figure 3 As shown, in a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the terminal mounting sleeve 2 has a third through hole 23 on at least one side, and the second elastic arm 22 is fixedly connected to or integrally formed with one side wall of the third through hole 23 at one end facing the disassembly direction B. The second elastic arm 22 can move inside and outside the third through hole 23.

[0037] like Figure 1-3 As shown, in a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the second elastic arm 22 is provided with a protrusion 221 at one end in the installation direction A, and the protrusion 221 is configured to abut against the inner wall of the sheath 1.

[0038] When the terminal mounting sleeve 2 is inserted into the sheath 1, the inner wall of the sheath 1 presses the protrusion 221 towards the cavity of the terminal mounting sleeve 2, so as to press the second elastic arm 22 into the cavity of the terminal mounting sleeve 2, thereby achieving the contact between the second elastic arm 22 and the terminal 3.

[0039] like Figure 1-3 As shown, in a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the contact surface of the protrusion 221 is arc-shaped, which improves the smoothness of insertion and avoids jamming.

[0040] like Figure 4-8 As shown, in a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the inner wall of the sheath 1 is provided with a first limiting part 11 for limiting the installation direction A and the disassembly direction B of the terminal mounting sleeve 2. The side wall of the terminal mounting sleeve 2 is provided with a second limiting part 24 that cooperates with the first limiting part 11. When the terminal mounting sleeve 2 is installed in place, the second limiting part 24 abuts against the first limiting part 11, and the second limiting part 24 and the first limiting part 11 are interlocked to limit the terminal mounting sleeve 2 and the terminal 3, so as to avoid the terminal 3 from being displaced due to the displacement of the terminal mounting sleeve 2, and further improve the stability and safety of the circuit connection.

[0041] like Figure 4-7 As shown, in a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the first limiting part 11 includes a first abutting part 111 for limiting the installation direction A of the terminal mounting sleeve 2 and a second abutting part 112 for limiting the disassembly direction B of the terminal mounting sleeve 2. The second limiting part 24 includes a third abutting part 241 that cooperates with the first abutting part 111 and a fourth abutting part 242 that cooperates with the second abutting part 112.

[0042] When the terminal mounting sleeve 2 is installed in place, the end of the third abutment 241 facing the installation direction A abuts against the end of the first abutment 111 facing the disassembly direction B, thereby blocking the terminal mounting sleeve 2 in the A direction; the end of the fourth abutment 242 facing the disassembly direction B abuts against the end of the second abutment 112 facing the installation direction A, thereby blocking the terminal mounting sleeve 2 in the B direction, thus fixing the terminal mounting sleeve 2 in the preset working position.

[0043] like Figure 4 , 5 As shown in Figures 7 and 8, in a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the inner wall of the sheath 1 is provided with a guide groove 12, the first abutment 111 is the side wall of the guide groove 12 facing the disassembly direction B, and the third abutment 241 is a first protrusion fixed to the terminal mounting sleeve 2 and corresponding to the guide groove 12. The first protrusion can slide in the guide groove 12. When the third abutment 241 is inserted into the guide groove 12, the position of the fourth abutment 242 corresponds to the position of the second abutment 112, so as to facilitate alignment and improve the circuit connection efficiency.

[0044] like Figure 4-7 As shown, in a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the second abutment 112 includes a second protrusion 1121 and a third protrusion 1122, which are respectively disposed on the two side walls of the cavity of the sheath 1.

[0045] The fourth abutment 242 includes a fourth protrusion 2421 and a fifth protrusion 2422. The fourth protrusion 2421 and the fifth protrusion 2422 are respectively disposed on both sides of the terminal mounting sleeve 2. When the terminal mounting sleeve 2 is installed in place, the fourth protrusion 2421 abuts against the side facing disassembly and the second protrusion 1121 abuts against the side facing the installation direction A, and the fifth protrusion 2422 abuts against the side facing disassembly and the third protrusion 1122 abuts against the side facing the installation direction A, thereby limiting the disassembly direction of the terminal mounting sleeve 2.

[0046] like Figure 6-7 As shown, in a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the second protrusion 1121 and the third protrusion 1122 are inclined surfaces facing the disassembly direction B, and the fourth protrusion 2421 and the fifth protrusion 2422 are inclined surfaces facing the installation direction A, so as to facilitate the sliding of the terminal mounting sleeve 2 towards the installation direction A.

[0047] like Figure 1-3 As shown, in a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the sheath 1 has a fourth through hole 13, and the terminal mounting sleeve 2 has an elastic protrusion 25 at the end located in the disassembly direction B. When the terminal mounting sleeve 2 is fully inserted into the sheath 1, the inner arm of the sheath 1 compresses the elastic protrusion 25. When the terminal mounting sleeve 2 is installed in place, the elastic protrusion 25 aligns with the fourth through hole 13, and the elastic protrusion 25 extends into the fourth through hole 13, thereby further limiting the terminal mounting sleeve 2.

[0048] This invention also provides a vehicle that includes the aforementioned connector. By employing the connector described above, the vehicle of this invention achieves improved circuit connection stability and safety.

[0049] In this embodiment of the invention, the term "multiple" refers to two or more, unless otherwise explicitly defined. The terms "install," "connect," and "fix" should be interpreted broadly. For example, "connect" can mean a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this embodiment of the invention based on the specific circumstances.

[0050] In the description of the embodiments of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "upper" and "lower" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing the embodiments of this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or unit referred to must have a specific direction or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on the embodiments of this utility model.

[0051] In this specification, the terms "an embodiment," "a preferred embodiment," etc., refer to a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example, which is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0052] The above are merely preferred embodiments of the present utility model and are not intended to limit the present utility model. For those skilled in the art, the present utility model can have various modifications and variations. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A connector, characterized in that, The connector includes a sheath (1), a terminal mounting sleeve (2) installed in the sheath (1), and a terminal (3) installed in the terminal mounting sleeve (2). The terminal mounting sleeve (2) has a first through hole (21) on at least one side. The terminal (3) has a first elastic arm (31) on its side that cooperates with the first through hole (21). When the terminal (3) is not inserted into the position, the first elastic arm (31) is compressed and retracted. When the terminal (3) is inserted into the position, the first elastic arm (31) releases its elastic force and extends into the first through hole (21).

2. The connector according to claim 1, characterized in that, The terminal (3) has a second through hole. One end of the first elastic arm (31) is integrally formed with one side wall of the second through hole. When the terminal (3) is inserted into place, the other end of the first elastic arm (31) extends into the first through hole (21) and abuts against the side wall of the first through hole (21) facing the installation direction.

3. The connector according to claim 1, characterized in that, The terminal mounting sleeve (2) is provided with a second elastic arm (22) matching the number of terminals (3). When the terminal mounting sleeve (2) is inserted into the sheath (1), the outer wall of the second elastic arm (22) abuts against the inner wall of the sheath (1) and retracts into the terminal mounting sleeve (2). The end of the second elastic arm (22) facing the installation direction abuts against the end of the terminal (3) facing the disassembly direction B.

4. The connector according to claim 3, characterized in that, The terminal mounting sleeve (2) has a third through hole (23) on at least one side, and one end of the second elastic arm (22) is fixedly connected to one side wall of the third through hole (23). The second elastic arm (22) can move inside and outside the third through hole (23).

5. The connector according to claim 4, characterized in that, The other end of the second elastic arm (22) is provided with a protrusion (221), which is configured to abut against the inner wall of the sheath (1).

6. The connector according to claim 1, characterized in that, The inner wall of the sheath (1) is provided with a first limiting part (11) for limiting the installation direction and disassembly direction B of the terminal mounting sleeve (2). The side wall of the terminal mounting sleeve (2) is provided with a second limiting part (24) that cooperates with the first limiting part (11). When the terminal mounting sleeve (2) is installed in place, the second limiting part (24) abuts against the first limiting part (11), and the second limiting part (24) interlocks with the first limiting part (11).

7. The connector according to claim 6, characterized in that, The first limiting part (11) includes a first abutting part (111) for limiting the installation direction of the terminal mounting sleeve (2) and a second abutting part (112) for limiting the disassembly direction B of the terminal mounting sleeve (2). The second limiting part (24) includes a third abutting part (241) that cooperates with the first abutting part (111) and a fourth abutting part (242) that cooperates with the second abutting part (112). When the terminal mounting sleeve (2) is installed in place, the end of the third abutting part (241) facing the installation direction abuts against the end of the first abutting part (111) facing the disassembly direction B, and the end of the fourth abutting part (242) facing the disassembly direction B abuts against the end of the second abutting part (112) facing the installation direction.

8. The connector according to claim 7, characterized in that, The inner wall of the sheath (1) is provided with a guide groove (12), the first abutting part (111) is the side wall of the guide groove (12) facing the disassembly direction B, and the third abutting part (241) is a first protrusion fixed to the terminal mounting sleeve (2) and corresponding to the guide groove (12). The first protrusion can slide in the guide groove (12).

9. The connector according to claim 7, characterized in that, The second abutment (112) includes a second protrusion (1121) and a third protrusion (1122), which are respectively disposed on the two side walls of the cavity of the sheath (1). The fourth abutment (242) includes a fourth protrusion (2421) and a fifth protrusion (2422), which are respectively disposed on the two sides of the terminal mounting sleeve (2). When the terminal mounting sleeve (2) is installed in place, the side of the fourth protrusion (2421) facing the disassembly direction abuts against the side of the second protrusion (1121) facing the installation direction, and the side of the fifth protrusion (2422) facing the disassembly direction abuts against the side of the third protrusion (1122) facing the installation direction.

10. A vehicle, characterized in that, Includes the connector described in any one of claims 1-9.

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