locking mechanism
By designing a locking mechanism with locking tabs, locking grooves, bulges, and recesses between the connector cover and housing, the problem of cover detachment caused by vehicle vibration is solved, achieving a stable connection.
CN224367274UActive Publication Date: 2026-06-16TOYOTA JIDOSHA KK
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- TOYOTA JIDOSHA KK
- Filing Date
- 2025-06-16
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-16
AI Technical Summary
Technical Problem
In the prior art, vibrations during vehicle operation may cause the connector cover to detach from the housing, posing a risk of accidental disengagement.
Method used
A locking mechanism is designed by forming a locking piece and a locking groove on a first component, and setting the locking amount in the orthogonal direction when locking, combined with the bulge and the recess, to restrict the relative movement of the components and prevent accidental disengagement.
Benefits of technology
It effectively prevents or suppresses disengagement caused by accidental external forces, ensuring a stable connection of the connector cover in a vibrating environment.
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Abstract
Provided is a locking mechanism capable of inhibiting release of engagement of a protruding portion and a groove portion due to an unexpected external force. The locking mechanism (1) includes an engagement piece (11) formed so as to protrude from a first member and an engagement groove (12) formed in a second member (5) so as to engage a prescribed engagement length with respect to the engagement piece (11), and relative movement of the first member and the second member (5) is restricted by engagement of the engagement piece (11) and the engagement groove (12). The locking mechanism (1) includes a bulging portion (13) formed in one of the first member and the second member (5) and a recessed portion (14) formed in the other so as to enter the inside of the bulging portion (13). The bulging portion (13) and the recessed portion (14) are formed so that, in a state in which the engagement piece (11) and the engagement groove (12) are engaged, a prescribed interval that is smaller than a prescribed length in a protruding direction between the bulging portion (13) and the recessed portion (14) in the protruding direction of the engagement piece (11) is left.
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