Electric connection mounting structure, battery pack and electric device

Abstract

The application relates to the technical field of batteries, and provides an electric connecting piece mounting structure, a battery pack and a power utilization equipment. The electric connecting piece mounting structure comprises a support, a first connecting piece and a second connecting piece. The first connecting piece is arranged in the support, so that the support can be made to fix the first connecting piece, thereby keeping the first connecting piece stable. The first connecting surface of the first connecting piece is in contact with the second connecting surface of the second connecting piece, so that the first connecting piece and the second connecting piece can be electrically connected. The first limiting part and the second limiting part are in limiting cooperation, so that the first connecting piece and the second connecting piece can be relatively fixed. In this way, the first connecting piece and the second connecting piece can be aligned, so that the first connecting surface and the second connecting surface can be in sufficient contact, and the electric connection effect of the first connecting piece and the second connecting piece is more stable.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to an electrical connector mounting structure, a battery pack, and an electrical device, belonging to the field of battery technology. Background Technology

[0002] For electrical connections between electrical components, battery packs require appropriate electrical connection structures. Specifically, battery packs are equipped with connectors that can pass through brackets on the battery pack's crossbeams. One end of the connector is electrically connected to the battery pack, and the other end is electrically connected to the connection port of another battery pack or power distribution assembly.

[0003] Currently, during the assembly process of battery packs, when connecting the connectors to the connecting strips, the connectors and connecting strips may rotate relative to each other, resulting in improper assembly. This leads to the electrical connection contact area between the connectors and the connecting strips not meeting the standards, ultimately reducing the safety and reliability of the battery pack. Utility Model Content

[0004] This application provides an electrical connector mounting structure, a battery pack, and an electrical device to solve the problem of improper assembly of the through-wall terminals and connectors in the battery pack in related technologies.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this application adopts the following technical solution:

[0006] In a first aspect, this application provides an electrical connector mounting structure, comprising:

[0007] support;

[0008] A first connector is disposed on the bracket, and the bracket and / or the first connector includes a first limiting portion;

[0009] The second connector includes a second limiting part;

[0010] The first connector is electrically connected to the second connector, and the first limiting part and the second limiting part are in a limiting engagement.

[0011] In some embodiments, the first connector has a first connecting surface;

[0012] The second connector has a second connecting surface;

[0013] The first connecting surface contacts the second connecting surface to make the first connector electrically connected to the second connector, and the first limiting part and the second limiting part are engaged in a limiting cooperation in at least one direction parallel to the first connecting surface and the second connecting surface.

[0014] In some embodiments, the bracket has a mounting opening facing a first direction, and the first direction is parallel to the first connecting surface and the second connecting surface. The first connector passes through the mounting opening, and the first limiting portion and the second limiting portion are engaged in a limiting cooperation in the first direction.

[0015] In some embodiments, along the second direction, the bracket has a support portion located on one side of the mounting port, the second direction intersecting the first direction, one end of the first connector is located on the support portion, and the second connector overlaps the side of the first connector facing away from the support portion, so that the first connecting surface contacts the second connecting surface.

[0016] In some embodiments, along a third direction, the first limiting portion is connected to the side wall of the support portion, and the third direction intersects both the first direction and the second direction.

[0017] In some embodiments, there are two first limiting portions, which are spaced apart along the first direction on the support portion, and the second limiting portion is located between the two first limiting portions.

[0018] In some embodiments, the second connector further includes a connecting portion that is stacked on the first connector along the second direction;

[0019] One end of the second limiting part is connected to the connecting part, and the other end of the second limiting part extends along the third direction to be opposite to the side wall of the supporting part.

[0020] In some embodiments, the second connector further includes a fourth limiting portion, which is located on both sides of the support portion along the third direction and is limited to the support portion along the third direction.

[0021] In some embodiments, along the third direction, the first limiting portion engages with the first connecting member for limiting.

[0022] In some embodiments, the bracket further has a third limiting portion, which is disposed opposite to the first limiting portion along the third direction, and the first connecting member is located between the third limiting portion and the first limiting portion.

[0023] In some embodiments, the bracket further includes a mounting portion located on the side of the bracket opposite to the support portion and surrounding the mounting opening, the mounting portion being used to connect to the crossbeam of the battery pack.

[0024] In some embodiments, the electrical connector mounting structure further includes a fixing member, wherein the first connector and the second connector respectively have corresponding first connecting holes and second connecting holes, and the fixing member passes through the first connecting hole and the second connecting hole to fix the first connector and the second connector.

[0025] In some embodiments, the support portion has a clearance groove that is opposite to both the first connecting hole and the second connecting hole.

[0026] In some embodiments, the bracket further includes reinforcing ribs connected to the support portion.

[0027] In some implementations, there are multiple first connectors and multiple second connectors, with each of the multiple first connectors being connected to a corresponding multiple of the multiple second connectors.

[0028] Secondly, based on the electrical connector mounting structure described above, this application also provides a battery pack including the electrical connector mounting structure described above.

[0029] In some embodiments, the battery pack further includes a housing, a power distribution assembly, and a battery pack. The housing is provided with a crossbeam to divide the interior of the housing into at least two cavities. The battery pack and the power distribution assembly are respectively disposed in the two cavities. The bracket passes through the crossbeam. One end of the first connector is connected to the power distribution assembly, and the other end of the first connector is electrically connected to the second connector. The second connector is electrically connected to the battery pack.

[0030] Thirdly, based on the battery pack or electrical connector mounting structure described above, this application provides an electrical device including the battery pack or electrical connector mounting structure described above.

[0031] In the electrical connector mounting structure provided in this application, a first connector passes through a bracket, allowing the bracket to support and fix the first connector, thus ensuring its stability. Both the first and second connectors can be electrical connection components. A first and second limiting part engage to fix the first and second connectors relatively. This ensures proper alignment of the first and second connectors, resulting in more thorough contact and a more stable and reliable electrical connection.

[0032] The battery pack provided in this application includes the aforementioned connectors, which makes the electrical connection structure within the battery pack stable and reliable, thereby ensuring the safe and stable operation of the battery pack.

[0033] The electrical equipment provided in this application, including the battery pack mentioned above, ensures safe and stable operation of the electrical equipment. Attached Figure Description

[0034] 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, the drawings described below are some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0035] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the electrical connector mounting structure provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0036] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the bracket for the electrical connector mounting structure provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0037] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the second connector of the electrical connector mounting structure provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0038] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the mounting portion of the bracket for the electrical connector mounting structure provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0039] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of a battery pack provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0040] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the battery pack housing provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0041] Figure 7 for Figure 6 A magnified view of area A in the middle.

[0042] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0043] 100 - Bracket; 110 - First limiting part; 120 - Mounting port; 130 - Support part; 131 - Support surface; 132 - Clearance groove; 140 - Third limiting part; 150 - Mounting part;

[0044] 200 - First connector; 210 - First connecting surface;

[0045] 300 - Second connector; 310 - Second connecting surface; 320 - Second limiting part; 330 - Connecting part; 340 - Fourth limiting part; 350 - Second connecting hole;

[0046] 400 - Fastener;

[0047] 500 - Reinforcing rib;

[0048] 600 - Box body; 610 - Crossbeam;

[0049] 700-battery pack;

[0050] 800-Power Distribution Components. Detailed Implementation

[0051] 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 those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application. Unless otherwise specified, the following embodiments and features can be combined with each other.

[0052] For electrical connections between electrical components, battery packs require appropriate electrical connection structures. Specifically, battery packs are equipped with connectors that can pass through brackets on the battery pack's crossbeams. One end of the connector is electrically connected to the battery pack, and the other end is electrically connected to the connection port of another battery pack or power distribution assembly.

[0053] Currently, during the assembly process of battery packs, when connecting the connectors to the connecting strips, the connectors and connecting strips may rotate relative to each other, resulting in improper assembly. This leads to the electrical connection contact area between the connectors and the connecting strips not meeting the standards, ultimately reducing the safety and reliability of the battery pack.

[0054] Specifically, when the through-wall terminal and the connecting strip are fixedly connected by bolts, due to the lack of a limiting structure, the through-wall terminal and the connecting strip are easily misaligned. The bolts can still pass through the openings on the through-wall terminal and the connecting strip to fix the through-wall terminal and the connecting strip. This results in the through-wall terminal and the connecting strip not being able to make full contact, and the torque of the bolts is easy to be insufficient.

[0055] In the electrical connector mounting structure proposed in this application, a first connector passes through a bracket, allowing the bracket to support and fix the first connector, thus ensuring its stability. Both the first and second connectors are electrical connection components. The first connecting surface of the first connector contacts the second connecting surface of the second connector, enabling an electrical connection between them. A first limiting portion and a second limiting portion engage in at least one direction parallel to the first and second connecting surfaces, allowing the first and second connectors to be relatively fixed in at least one direction parallel to the first and second connecting surfaces. This ensures proper alignment of the first and second connectors, resulting in more thorough contact between the first and second connecting surfaces and a more stable and reliable electrical connection.

[0056] The battery pack proposed in this application includes the aforementioned connectors, which makes the electrical connection structure within the battery pack stable and reliable, thereby ensuring the safe and stable operation of the battery pack.

[0057] The electrical equipment proposed in this application, including the battery pack mentioned above, enables the electrical equipment to operate safely and stably.

[0058] The contents of this application will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, so that those skilled in the art can have a clearer and more detailed understanding of the contents of this application.

[0059] This application proposes an electrical connection mounting structure, referring to... Figures 1 to 3 As shown, it includes a bracket 100, a first connector 200, and a second connector 300. This electrical connector mounting structure can be applied to a battery pack.

[0060] The bracket 100 serves as the foundation component of the electrical connector mounting structure of this application, and can provide a mounting base for at least some other components of the electrical connector mounting structure. The bracket 100 can be made of polymer, making it relatively lightweight and non-conductive. Alternatively, parts of the bracket 100 that do not contact other components can be made of metal, thus providing the bracket 100 with better structural strength, resulting in improved durability and reliability.

[0061] When the electrical connector mounting structure of this application is applied to a battery pack, the bracket 100 can be inserted through the crossbeam of the tray 600 of the battery pack. The bracket 100 has a mounting opening 120 for the first connector 200 to pass through. The first connector 200 passes through the mounting opening 120 of the bracket 100, and the inner wall of the mounting opening 120 can support and fix the first connector 200. In this way, one end of the first connector 200 can be located inside the battery pack and electrically connected to the battery pack 700 inside the battery pack, while the other end of the first connector 200 can be located outside the battery pack.

[0062] Specifically, the shape and size of the mounting opening 120 of the bracket 100 can match the portion of the first connector 200 that passes through the mounting opening 120, so that the outer wall of the portion of the first connector 200 that passes through the mounting opening 120 can contact the inner wall of the mounting opening 120, or have a small gap. In this way, the mounting opening 120 can serve to position the first connector 200, making the structure of the first connector 200 passing through the mounting opening 120 stable.

[0063] Both the first connector 200 and the second connector 300 can be configured as electrical connection components. The first connector 200 has a first connecting surface 210, and the second connector 300 has a second connecting surface 310. The first connecting surface 210 and the second connecting surface 310 are in contact, allowing the first connector 200 and the second connector 300 to be electrically connected. In this way, the second connector 300 can be electrically connected to the battery pack 700 inside the battery pack through the first connector 200, and the second connector 300 can also be electrically connected to components outside the battery pack.

[0064] The bracket 100 has a first limiting portion 110, and the second connecting member 300 has a second limiting portion 320. The first limiting portion 110 and the second limiting portion 320 are engaged in a limiting fit in at least one direction parallel to the first connecting surface 210 and the second connecting surface 310, thereby fixing the first limiting portion 110 and the second limiting portion 320 relative to each other in at least one direction parallel to the first connecting surface 210 and the second connecting surface 310. Since the first connecting member 200 passes through the bracket 100, the first connecting member 200 is relatively fixed to the bracket 100. Therefore, the limiting fit between the first limiting portion 110 and the second limiting portion 320 allows the first connecting member 200 and the second connecting member 300 to be relatively fixed in at least one direction parallel to the first connecting surface 210 and the second connecting surface 310, preventing the first connecting member 200 and the second connecting member 300 from being relatively misaligned. In this way, the contact area between the first connecting surface 210 and the second connecting surface 310 can be relatively larger, the contact can be more sufficient, and the electrical connection between the first connector 200 and the second connector 300 can be more stable and reliable.

[0065] In some implementations, reference Figure 1 As shown, the mounting opening 120 of the bracket 100 in this application is oriented parallel to the first connecting surface 210 and the second connecting surface 310, wherein the orientation of the mounting opening 120 is a first direction, and the first direction is... Figure 1 The X direction. The first limiting part 110 and the second limiting part 320 are engaged in a limiting fit in the orientation of the mounting opening 120 of the bracket 100. When the second connecting member 300 is subjected to an external force in a direction parallel to the orientation of the mounting opening 120 of the bracket 100, the first limiting part 110 and the second limiting part 320 engage in a limiting fit, which prevents the second connecting member 300 from shifting relative to the first connecting member 200 in the orientation direction of the mounting opening 120, and keeps the relative position of the first connecting member 200 and the second connecting member 300 stable, ensuring sufficient contact between the first connecting surface 210 and the second connecting surface 310.

[0066] Furthermore, when the second connector 300 is subjected to an external force in the direction toward the mounting opening 120, the bracket 100 can also limit the second connector 300, so that the second connector 300 will not shift relative to the first connector 200 in the direction toward the mounting opening 120, so that the relative position of the first connector 200 and the second connector 300 remains stable, and the first connecting surface 210 and the second connecting surface 310 are in full contact.

[0067] In some implementations, for reference Figure 2 As shown, to make the structure of the first connector 200 passing through the bracket 100 more stable, the bracket 100 may also be provided with a support portion 130. The support portion 130 is located below the mounting opening 120, and the direction from the support portion 130 to the mounting opening 120 is the second direction, which is... Figure 1 In the Y direction. After the first connector 200 passes through the support portion 130, the first connector 200 is located on the support portion 130, so that the support portion 130 can support the first connector 200. In this way, the contact area between the first connector 200 and the bracket 100 is larger, and the first connector 200 is more stable and reliable. In addition, by setting the support portion 130, the first connector 200 can be kept balanced, and the thickness of the bracket 100 can be set relatively thinner, so that the overall structure of the bracket 100 can be more compact.

[0068] The second connector 300 is disposed on the side of the first connector 200 facing away from the support portion 130. Thus, the support portion 130, the first connector 200, and the second connector 300 are stacked sequentially. The support portion 130 also supports the second connector 300, ensuring structural stability when the second connector 300 overlaps the first connector 200. The first connecting surface 210 is located on the side of the first connector 200 facing away from the support portion 130, and the second connecting surface 310 is located on the side of the second connector 300 facing the first connector 200. When the second connector 300 overlaps the first connector 200, the first connecting surface 210 can contact the second connecting surface 310, allowing for electrical connection between the first connector 200 and the second connector 300.

[0069] Furthermore, by stacking the support 130, the first connector 200, and the second connector 300 sequentially, the first connector 200 and the second connector 300 are installed sequentially during the installation of the electrical connection structure of this application, which can avoid incorrect installation positions of the first connector 200 and the second connector 300 to a certain extent.

[0070] In some implementations, reference Figure 2As shown, the support portion 130 of this application may be provided with a support surface 131, which is located on the surface of the support portion 130. A first connector 200 is disposed on the support surface 131, and the support surface 131 is parallel to both the first connecting surface 210 and the second connecting surface 310. A first limiting portion 110 is also disposed at an angle to the support surface 131. The first limiting portion 110 can limit and cooperate with the first connector 200 in a direction parallel to the support surface 131 and towards the first limiting portion 110, that is, in a third direction, it limits and cooperates with the first connector 200. This third direction intersects both the first and second directions. Figure 1 In the Z direction. When the first connector 200 is disposed on the support surface 131 of the support portion 130 and is subjected to an external force parallel to the support surface 131 and toward the first limiting portion 110, the first limiting portion 110 can block the first connector 200 from moving toward the first limiting portion 110, thereby keeping the first connector 200 in a relative position with the bracket 100.

[0071] Specifically, along a third direction, the first limiting part 110 can be disposed on the side wall of the support part 130.

[0072] In addition, when assembling the first connector 200, the first limiting part 110 can also position the first connector 200 so that the first connector 200 can be installed in place when it is set on the support surface 131 of the bracket 100, thereby allowing the support part 130 to better support the first connector 200 and keep the first connector 200 stable.

[0073] Specifically, the first limiting part 110 can be set perpendicular to the support surface 131. When the side wall of the first connector 200 facing the first limiting part 110 is also perpendicular to the support surface 131, the side wall of the first connector 200 can fully contact the side wall of the first limiting part 110, so that the limiting effect of the first limiting part 110 on the first connector 200 is better.

[0074] In other embodiments, the first limiting part 110 of this application may also be configured as a claw structure, and correspondingly, the first limiting part 110 may be engaged with the second limiting part 320. Specifically, the second limiting part 320 may be the edge of the second connector 300, so that the first limiting part 110 may be engaged with the side of the second connector 300.

[0075] Of course, the second limiting part 320 can also be a claw structure, and the second limiting part 320 can be engaged with the first limiting part 110. Specifically, the first limiting part 110 can be the edge of the bracket 100, so that the second limiting part 320 can be engaged with the edge of the bracket 100.

[0076] In some implementations, reference Figure 2As shown, the bracket 100 of this application may also include a third limiting part 140, which is connected to the support part 130 and is disposed opposite to the first limiting part 110. The first connecting member 200 is located between the third limiting part 140 and the first limiting part 110.

[0077] The third limiting part 140 is also set at an angle to the supporting surface 131. The third limiting part 140 can limit and cooperate with the first connector 200 in a direction parallel to the supporting surface 131 and toward the third limiting part 140. When the first connector 200 is disposed on the supporting surface 131 of the supporting part 130 and is subjected to an external force parallel to the supporting surface 131 and toward the third limiting part 140, the third limiting part 140 can prevent the first connector 200 from moving toward the third limiting part 140, thereby keeping the first connector 200 in a relative position with the bracket 100.

[0078] Furthermore, when assembling the third connector, the first limiting part 110 and the third limiting part 140 can work together to position the third connector, so that when the first connector 200 is placed on the support surface 131 of the bracket 100, it is restricted between the first limiting part 110 and the third limiting part 140, so that the first connector 200 can be installed in place, thereby allowing the support part 130 to better support the first connector 200 and keep the first connector 200 stable.

[0079] Specifically, the third limiting part 140 can be set perpendicular to the support surface 131. When the side wall of the first connecting member 200 facing the third limiting part 140 is also perpendicular to the support surface 131, the side wall of the first connecting member 200 can fully contact the side wall of the third limiting part 140, so that the limiting effect of the third limiting part 140 on the first connecting member 200 is better.

[0080] The direction from the first limiting part 110 to the third limiting part 140 intersects with the orientation of the mounting port 120, so that the first limiting part 110 and the third limiting part 140 can limit the first connector 200 in a direction different from the orientation of the mounting port 120, so that the first connector 200 remains stable.

[0081] In some implementations, reference Figure 2 As shown, the third limiting part 140 is disposed on the side of the support part 130 away from the first limiting part 110, so that when both the third limiting part 140 and the first limiting part 110 are disposed on the support part 130, the distance between the third limiting part 140 and the first limiting part 110 is relatively the largest. In this way, the size of the first connector 200 that can be disposed on the support part 130 is relatively larger, thereby improving the applicability of the electrical connector installation structure of this application.

[0082] In addition, in other embodiments, the first limiting part 110 and the third limiting part 140 can also be configured to be connected to the main structure of the bracket 100, so that the first limiting part 110 and the third limiting part 140 can also be arranged opposite to each other and play the role of limiting the first connecting member 200.

[0083] In some implementations, reference Figures 1 to 2 As shown, the first limiting part 110 in this application is disposed on the side wall of the support part 130, so that the first limiting part 110 will not occupy the space on the support surface 131 of the support part 130, and the size of the first connecting member 200 that can be disposed on the support surface 131 is also larger.

[0084] In some implementations, reference Figures 1 to 2 As shown, the number of first limiting parts 110 in this application can be set to two. The two first limiting parts 110 are spaced apart on the side wall of the support part 130 along the direction of the mounting opening 120, and the second limiting part 320 is located between the two first limiting parts 110. The two first limiting parts 110 can restrict the range of motion of the second limiting part 320 between the two first limiting parts 110, so that the two first limiting parts 110 can limit the second limiting part 320 in the direction of the mounting opening 120 and in two opposite directions towards the mounting opening 120.

[0085] Thus, the two first limiting parts 110 can limit the second connector 300 in the orientation of the mounting port 120 and in two opposite directions toward the mounting port 120, so that the range of motion of the second connector 300 is between the two first limiting parts 110.

[0086] Furthermore, when the second connector 300 is subjected to an external force and tends to rotate relative to the first connector 200, the two first limiting parts 110 can also limit the second connector 300 in the clockwise and counterclockwise rotation directions to prevent the second connector 300 from deviating relative to the first connector 200.

[0087] In some implementations, reference Figure 3 As shown, the second connector 300 of this application may also include a connecting portion 330, which overlaps the first connector 200 on the side opposite to the support portion 130 along the second direction. One end of the second limiting portion 320 is connected to the connecting portion 330, and the other end of the second limiting portion 320 extends to be opposite to the side wall of the support portion 130.

[0088] Specifically, the second limiting part 320 is bent relative to the connecting part 330. Along a third direction, the second limiting part 320 is opposite to the side wall of the supporting part 130, allowing the supporting part 130 to limit the second limiting part 320 in a second direction toward the side wall of the supporting part 130. Thus, the bracket 100 and the second connecting member 300 can be engaged in limiting cooperation in more directions.

[0089] The second direction intersects with the first direction, allowing the second limiting part 320 and the support part 130 to engage in a limiting cooperation in a direction different from the first direction. This enables the second connector 300 to be limited in multiple directions parallel to the first connecting surface 210 and the second connecting surface 310. This results in a more precise relative position between the second connector 300 and the first connector 200.

[0090] Specifically, the second direction can be set to be perpendicular to the first direction.

[0091] In some implementations, reference Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the second limiting portion 320 of this application has gaps between its opposite sides and the two first limiting portions 110, such that the distance between the two first limiting portions 110 is greater than the width of the second limiting portion 320. When the second connector 300 is installed, since the distance between the two first limiting portions 110 is larger than the size of the second limiting portion 320, the second limiting portion 320 can be installed more conveniently between the two first limiting portions 110.

[0092] In some implementations, reference Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, the second connector 300 of this application may also include a fourth limiting part 340, which is connected to the connecting part 330. Along the third direction, the fourth limiting part 340 and the first limiting part 110 are located on both sides of the support part 130, and the direction from the fourth limiting part 340 to the third limiting part 140 is opposite to the direction from the second limiting part 320 to the side wall of the support part 130.

[0093] The fourth limiting part 340 can be limited and engaged with the third limiting part 140, thereby allowing the fourth limiting part 340 to be limited and engaged with the support part 130. When the second connector 300 is subjected to an external force in the direction from the fourth limiting part 340 to the third limiting part 140, i.e., a third-direction external force, the third limiting part 140 can limit the fourth limiting part 340, thereby limiting the second connector 300. This allows the second connector 300 to be limited in multiple directions, maintaining a stable relative positional relationship with the first connector 200, ultimately ensuring a stable and reliable electrical connection between the first connector 200 and the second connector 300.

[0094] In some implementations, reference Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, the fourth limiting part 340 of this application is located on the side of the third limiting part 140 that faces away from the first limiting part 110, that is, the fourth limiting part 340 is located outside the third limiting part 140. In this way, the fourth limiting part 340 will not occupy the space on the support surface 131 of the support part 130.

[0095] In some implementations, reference Figure 4 As shown, the bracket 100 of this application may further include a mounting portion 150. The mounting portion 150 is located on the side of the bracket 100 facing away from the support portion 130, and the mounting portion 150 is arranged around the mounting opening 120. The mounting portion 150 is used to connect with the crossbeam 610 of the battery pack. Specifically, the mounting portion 150 can pass through the crossbeam 610 of the battery pack and engage with the crossbeam 610.

[0096] In some implementations, reference Figure 1 As shown, the electrical connector mounting structure of this application may further include a fixing member 400. The first connector 200 and the second connector 300 respectively have corresponding first connecting holes and second connecting openings, and the fixing member 400 passes through the first connecting hole and the second connecting hole 350 to fix the first connector 200 and the second connector 300.

[0097] Specifically, the first connecting hole and the second connecting hole 350 can be threaded holes, and the fastener 400 can be a bolt. By screwing the fastener 400 into the first connecting hole and the second connecting hole 350, the first connecting member 200 and the second connecting member 300 can be fixed relative to each other.

[0098] The first connecting hole and the second connecting hole 350 can also be configured as unthreaded through holes. The fastener 400 can be configured to include bolts and nuts. The first connecting element 200 and the second connecting element 300 can also be fixed by the cooperation of the bolts and nuts.

[0099] The first connecting hole and the second connecting hole 350 can also be configured as unthreaded through holes, and the fastener 400 can be configured as a rivet structure. The fastener 400 is fixed in the first connecting hole and the second connecting hole 350 by a press-fit process, so that the first connecting member 200 and the second connecting member 300 are fixed together.

[0100] In some implementations, reference Figure 2 As shown, the support portion 130 of this application may also be provided with a relief groove 132, which is opposite to the first connecting hole and the second connecting hole 350. In this way, the fastener 400 can pass through the first connecting hole and the second connecting hole 350 and extend to the relief groove 132. When the fastener 400 is a bolt or nut, the nut can be conveniently installed on the bolt through the relief groove 132.

[0101] In some implementations, reference Figure 2As shown, the bracket 100 of this application may also be provided with reinforcing ribs 500, which are connected to the support portion 130. The reinforcing ribs 500 can enhance the overall structural strength of the bracket 100.

[0102] In some embodiments, the number of the first connector 200, the second connector 300 and the first limiting part 110 in this application can be set to multiple, with multiple first connectors 200 and multiple second connectors 300 being electrically connected in a one-to-one correspondence, and multiple first limiting parts 110 and multiple second limiting parts 320 being limited and engaged in a one-to-one correspondence.

[0103] Based on the electrical connector mounting structure described above, this application also proposes a battery pack including the electrical connector mounting structure described above.

[0104] In some implementations, reference Figures 5 to 7 As shown, the battery pack of this application also includes a housing 600, a battery pack 700, and a power distribution assembly 800. The housing 600 is provided with a crossbeam 610, which divides the interior of the housing 600 into at least two cavities, within which the battery pack 700 is disposed. A bracket 100 passes through the crossbeam 610 of the housing 600, and a first connector 200 passes through the bracket 100. One end of the first connector 200 is located inside the cavity and electrically connected to a second connector 300, which is electrically connected to the battery pack 700. The other end of the first connector 200 is located outside the cavity and connected to the power distribution assembly 800.

[0105] In addition, the number of battery packs 700 can be set to multiple, and multiple battery packs 700 can be set in different cavities. Multiple battery packs 700 can be electrically connected to the first connector 200 and the second connector 300 respectively, so that multiple battery packs 700 can be electrically connected to the power distribution component 800.

[0106] Based on the battery pack described above, this application also proposes an electrical device that includes the battery pack described above.

[0107] It should be noted that the terms "one embodiment," "embodiment," "exemplary embodiment," "some embodiments," etc., mentioned in the specification indicate that the described embodiment may include a specific feature, structure, or characteristic, but not every embodiment necessarily includes that specific feature, structure, or characteristic. Furthermore, such phrases do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment. Moreover, when a specific feature, structure, or characteristic is described in connection with an embodiment, implementing such a feature, structure, or characteristic in conjunction with other embodiments, whether explicitly described or not, is within the knowledge scope of those skilled in the art.

[0108] Generally speaking, terms should be understood at least in part by their use in context. For example, at least in part by context, the term "one or more" as used in the text can be used to describe any feature, structure, or characteristic of the singular meaning, or a combination of features, structures, or characteristics of the plural meaning. Similarly, at least in part by context, terms such as "a" or "the" can also be understood to convey either singular or plural usage.

[0109] It should be readily understood that the terms “on,” “above,” and “on top of” in this application should be interpreted in the broadest possible sense, such that “on” means not only “directly on something” but also “on something” with an intermediate feature or layer therebetween, and that “above” or “on top of” means not only “on top of something” but also “on top of something” without an intermediate feature or layer therebetween (i.e., directly on something).

[0110] Furthermore, for ease of explanation, spatially relative terms such as "below," "below," "under," "above," and "above" may be used to describe the relationship of one element or feature relative to other elements or features as shown in the figures. Spatially relative terms are intended to encompass different orientations of the device in use or operation other than those shown in the figures. The device may have other orientations (rotated 90° or in other orientations), and the spatially relative descriptive terms used herein may be interpreted accordingly.

[0111] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this application, and are not intended to limit them. Although this application has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some or all of the technical features therein. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application.

Claims

1. An electrical connector mounting structure, characterized in that, include: Bracket (100); A first connector (200) is disposed on the bracket (100), and the bracket (100) and / or the first connector (200) includes a first limiting part (110); The second connector (300) includes a second limiting part (320); The first connector (200) is electrically connected to the second connector (300), and the first limiting part (110) and the second limiting part (320) are in a limiting engagement.

2. The electrical connector mounting structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first connector (200) has a first connecting surface (210); The second connector (300) has a second connecting surface (310); The first connecting surface (210) contacts the second connecting surface (310) to make the first connector (200) electrically connected to the second connector (300), and the first limiting part (110) and the second limiting part (320) are in a limiting engagement in at least one direction parallel to the first connecting surface (210) and the second connecting surface (310).

3. The electrical connector mounting structure according to claim 2, characterized in that, The bracket (100) has a mounting opening (120) facing a first direction, and the first direction is parallel to the first connecting surface (210) and the second connecting surface (310). The first connector (200) passes through the mounting opening (120), and the first limiting part (110) and the second limiting part (320) are engaged in a limiting cooperation in the first direction.

4. The electrical connector mounting structure according to claim 3, characterized in that, Along the second direction, the bracket (100) has a support portion (130) located on one side of the mounting port (120), the second direction intersecting the first direction, one end of the first connector (200) located on the support portion (130), and the second connector (300) overlapping the side of the first connector (200) facing away from the support portion (130) so that the first connecting surface (210) contacts the second connecting surface (310).

5. The electrical connector mounting structure according to claim 4, characterized in that, Along a third direction, the first limiting part (110) is connected to the side wall of the support part (130), and the third direction intersects both the first direction and the second direction.

6. The electrical connector mounting structure according to claim 5, characterized in that, There are two first limiting parts (110), and the two first limiting parts (110) are spaced apart along the first direction on the support part (130), and the second limiting part (320) is located between the two first limiting parts (110).

7. The electrical connector mounting structure according to claim 5, characterized in that, The second connector (300) further includes a connecting portion (330) which is stacked on the first connector (200) along the second direction; One end of the second limiting part (320) is connected to the connecting part (330), and along the third direction, the other end of the second limiting part (320) extends to be opposite to the side wall of the supporting part (130).

8. The electrical connector mounting structure according to claim 7, characterized in that, The second connector (300) further includes a fourth limiting part (340), which is located on both sides of the first limiting part (110) along the third direction, and the fourth limiting part (340) limits the support part (130) in the third direction.

9. The electrical connector mounting structure according to claim 5, characterized in that, Along the third direction, the first limiting part (110) and the first connecting member (200) are limited and engaged.

10. The electrical connector mounting structure according to claim 9, characterized in that, The bracket (100) also has a third limiting part (140), which is disposed opposite to the first limiting part (110) along the third direction, and the first connector (200) is located between the third limiting part (140) and the first limiting part (110).

11. The electrical connector mounting structure according to any one of claims 4-10, characterized in that, The bracket (100) further includes a mounting portion (150) located on the side of the bracket (100) facing away from the support portion (130) and the mounting portion (150) is arranged around the mounting opening (120). The mounting portion (150) is used to connect with the crossbeam (610) of the battery pack.

12. The electrical connector mounting structure according to any one of claims 4-10, characterized in that, The electrical connector mounting structure further includes a fixing member (400). The first connector (200) and the second connector (300) have corresponding first connecting holes and second connecting holes (350), respectively. The fixing member (400) passes through the first connecting hole and the second connecting hole (350) to fix the first connector (200) and the second connector (300).

13. The electrical connector mounting structure according to claim 12, characterized in that, The support portion (130) has a relief groove (132) which is opposite to both the first connecting hole and the second connecting hole (350).

14. The electrical connector mounting structure according to any one of claims 4-10, characterized in that, The bracket (100) further includes a reinforcing rib (500) connected to the support portion (130).

15. The electrical connector mounting structure according to any one of claims 1-10, characterized in that, There are multiple first connectors (200) and multiple second connectors (300), and the multiple first connectors (200) are connected to the multiple second connectors (300) in a one-to-one correspondence.

16. A battery pack, characterized in that, Includes the electrical connection mounting structure as described in any one of claims 1-15.

17. The battery pack according to claim 16, characterized in that, The battery pack also includes a housing (600), a power distribution assembly (800), and a battery pack (700). The housing (600) is provided with a crossbeam (610) to divide the interior of the housing (600) into at least two cavities. The battery pack (700) and the power distribution assembly (800) are respectively disposed in the two cavities. The bracket (100) passes through the crossbeam (610). One end of the first connector (200) is connected to the power distribution assembly (800), and the other end of the first connector (200) is electrically connected to the second connector (300). The second connector (300) is electrically connected to the battery pack (700).

18. An electrical appliance, characterized in that, It includes the electrical connection mounting structure as described in any one of claims 1-15, or the battery pack as described in claim 16 or 17.

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