A robust energy storage connector

By introducing structures such as guide seats, conductors, sealing grooves, and foolproof plug plates into the energy storage connector, the problems of loose plugs and sockets and fatigue of metal springs are solved, achieving a stable connection and preventing mis-plugging, thus improving the safety and reliability of the connector.

CN224582617UActive Publication Date: 2026-07-31JIANGSU UONONE ELECTRIC AUTOMATION
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
JIANGSU UONONE ELECTRIC AUTOMATION
Filing Date
2025-08-08
Publication Date
2026-07-31

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Technical Problem

Existing energy storage connectors are prone to loosening of the plug and socket during use, leading to accidental separation. Furthermore, repeated plugging and unplugging or high-temperature operation can cause mechanical fatigue and failure of the metal springs, reducing safety and reliability.

Method used

A connector comprising a socket body and a plug body has been designed. It adopts a structure including a guide seat, a conductive body, a sealing groove, and a foolproof plug plate. Through the cooperation of fastening bolts and sealing cover, a stable connection between the socket and the plug is achieved, and it has a function to prevent mis-insertion, achieving an IP67 protection level.

Benefits of technology

It improves the stability and reliability of the connection between the socket and the plug, prevents them from falling off, reduces the connection resistance, has an anti-misinsertion function, ensures a constant temperature rise at the connection point, and enhances safety and reliability.

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Abstract

This utility model relates to the field of connector technology, specifically to a stable energy storage connector, comprising a detachable socket body and a plug body. The socket body includes a fixing plate, with a guide seat on one side of the fixing plate. A receiving groove is formed within the guide seat, and a connecting nut is embedded on the inner end face of the receiving groove. A mounting post is provided on the other side of the fixing plate, with a conductive mounting groove extending into the guide seat and communicating with the receiving groove. An L-shaped conductive material is provided within the conductive mounting groove. This utility model is low in cost, has anti-misinsertion function, achieves an IP67 protection rating, and maintains a constant and low temperature rise at the connection point, improving the stability and reliability of the connection between the socket body and the plug body, and preventing detachment between the socket body and the plug body.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of connector technology, and more specifically to a stable energy storage connector. Background Technology

[0002] Energy storage connectors are typically used for high-current connections and can be applied in various connector fields, such as military, aerospace, urban rail transit, new energy vehicle charging stations, large electrical equipment, and automated control systems. Introducing energy storage into power generation systems can effectively manage demand, smooth peak and valley loads, utilize power equipment more efficiently, reduce power supply costs, promote the application of renewable energy, and improve the stability of power system operation and frequency adjustment.

[0003] When using existing energy storage connectors, most plugs are directly embedded in the inner wall of the socket. When the plug and socket shake, they are prone to loosening and accidental separation. Furthermore, repeated plugging and unplugging or high-temperature operation of the connector can cause mechanical fatigue and failure of the internal metal springs, greatly reducing safety and reliability. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to address the shortcomings of existing technologies by providing a stable energy storage connector. This solves the problems that, in the use of existing energy storage connectors, most plugs are directly embedded in the inner wall of the socket, which can easily loosen when the plug and socket vibrate and can easily separate accidentally. Furthermore, repeated plugging and unplugging or high-temperature operation of the connector can cause mechanical fatigue and failure of the internal metal springs, greatly reducing safety and reliability.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution:

[0006] A robust energy storage connector includes a detachably connected socket body and a plug body. The socket body includes a fixing plate. One side of the fixing plate is provided with a guide seat. A receiving groove is formed in the guide seat. A connecting nut is embedded in the inner end face of the receiving groove. The other side of the fixing plate is provided with a mounting post. A conductive mounting groove is formed in the mounting post, extending into the guide seat and communicating with the receiving groove. An L-shaped conductive body is provided in the conductive mounting groove.

[0007] The plug body includes a housing, one end of which is provided with a guide groove for the guide seat to engage, and a wire lug is provided in the guide groove. The other end of the housing is provided with a cable mounting groove that communicates with the guide groove, and a cable is provided in the cable mounting groove. A sealing cap is detachably provided at the port of the cable mounting groove.

[0008] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, a first sealing groove is provided on the fixing plate on the outer side of the mounting column.

[0009] By using the above technical solution, a sealing ring is installed in the first sealing groove, thereby improving the sealing performance of the connection between the energy storage connector and the equipment.

[0010] As a preferred technical solution of this utility model, the fixing plate is provided with a fastening threaded hole that communicates with the connecting nut.

[0011] By using the above technical solution and the anti-misinsertion key setting, the connection strength between the socket body and the plug body is improved, the connection reliability is increased, and the connection resistance is reduced.

[0012] As a preferred technical solution of this utility model, the housing is provided with a connecting thread groove for fastening bolts to be inserted into the connecting nut and the fastening threaded hole, and a sealing cap is screwed into the connecting thread groove.

[0013] The above technical solution, by using the sealing cover, ensures the airtightness of the shell, achieving an IP67 protection level, while also facilitating the disassembly and assembly of the fastening bolts by the staff.

[0014] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, a second sealing groove is provided on the outer side of the guide seat.

[0015] By using the above technical solution, a sealing ring is installed in the second sealing groove, thereby improving the sealing performance of the connection between the socket body and the plug body.

[0016] As a preferred technical solution of this utility model, a foolproof plug-in plate is provided on the fixing plate on one side of the guide seat, and multiple docking slots are provided on the foolproof plug-in plate. A docking plate that can be inserted into the docking slot is provided on the outer shell at the port of the guide slot.

[0017] By using the above technical solution, the connection slots and connection plates on the anti-foolproof plug plate are designed to prevent arcing injuries caused by incorrect insertion of positive and negative poles, thereby avoiding operator error when connecting the socket body and the plug body.

[0018] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0019] In use, align the guide seat on the socket body with the guide groove in the plug body and insert it, so that the mating plate on the plug body inserts into the mating groove in the socket body, thus initially fixing the socket body and plug body together. Then, loosen the sealing cover to disassemble, and insert the fastening bolt from the connecting threaded groove into the connected connecting nut and fastening threaded hole, so that the socket body and plug body are firmly connected. This utility model has low cost, anti-misinsertion function, achieves IP67 protection level, and has a constant and low temperature rise at the connection point, improving the stability and reliability of the connection between the socket body and plug body, and preventing the socket body and plug body from falling off. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the socket body of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 3 for Figure 2 A structural diagram from another perspective;

[0023] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the plug body of this utility model;

[0024] Figure 5 for Figure 4 A structural diagram from another perspective;

[0025] In the diagram: 1. Socket body; 101. Fixing plate; 102. Mounting post; 103. Conductor; 104. Fastening threaded hole; 105. First sealing groove; 106. Guide seat; 107. Second sealing groove; 108. Receiving groove; 109. Connecting nut; 110. Foolproof plug plate; 111. Butt groove; 2. Plug body; 201. Housing; 202. Guide groove; 203. Butt plate; 204. Sealing cap; 205. Sealing cap; 206. Connecting threaded groove; 207. Wire lug; 3. Cable. Detailed Implementation

[0026] The preferred embodiments of the present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, so that the advantages and features of the present invention can be more easily understood by those skilled in the art, thereby providing a clearer and more definite definition of the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0027] In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more; the terms "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "inner," "outer," "front end," "rear end," "head," "tail," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model. In addition, the terms "first," "second," "third," etc., are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0028] Example

[0029] This utility model provides a robust energy storage connector, referenced Figure 1-5 As shown, the present invention includes a detachable socket body 1 and a plug body 2. This invention has low cost, anti-misinsertion function, and IP67 protection level. The connection point has constant and low temperature rise, which improves the stability and reliability of the connection between the socket body 1 and the plug body 2 and prevents the socket body 1 and the plug body 2 from falling off.

[0030] refer to Figure 2-3 As shown, the socket body 1 includes a fixing plate 101. One side of the fixing plate 101 is provided with a guide seat 106. A receiving groove 108 is opened in the guide seat 106. A connecting nut 109 is embedded in the inner end face of the receiving groove 108. The other side of the fixing plate 101 is provided with a mounting post 102. A conductive body mounting groove is opened in the mounting post 102, extending into the guide seat 106 and communicating with the receiving groove 108. An L-shaped conductive body 103 is provided in the conductive body mounting groove. The conductive body 103 and the mounting post 102 are integral injection molded structures. The current-cutting area of ​​the conductive body 103 can be adjusted by changing the mold embedding, thereby achieving the purpose of supporting different current levels.

[0031] The mounting plate 101 on the outer side of the mounting post 102 is provided with a first sealing groove 105. A sealing ring is installed in the first sealing groove 105, thereby improving the sealing performance of the connection between the energy storage connector and the equipment.

[0032] The fixing plate 101 has a through-hole 104 that communicates with the connecting nut 109. By using the connecting nut 109 and the fastening threaded hole 104 to fasten the bolt, the connection strength and reliability between the socket body 1 and the plug body 2 are improved, the connection resistance is reduced, and the number of disconnections at the connection point in the energy storage industry is low. The fastening bolt connection is safe and reliable.

[0033] The guide seat 106 has a second sealing groove 107 on its outer side. By installing a sealing ring in the second sealing groove 107, the sealing performance of the connection between the socket body 1 and the plug body 2 is improved.

[0034] Furthermore, a foolproof plug-in plate 110 is provided on the fixing plate 101 on one side of the guide seat 106. The foolproof plug-in plate 110 has multiple mating slots 111. The outer shell 201 at the port of the guide slot 202 is provided with a mating plate 203 that can be inserted into the mating slot 111. By setting the anti-misinsertion key, the arcing caused by misinsertion of positive and negative poles is prevented from causing personal injury, thereby avoiding misoperation by the staff when the socket body 1 and the plug body 2 are connected.

[0035] refer to Figure 4-5 As shown, the plug body 2 includes a housing 201. One end of the housing 201 is provided with a guide groove 202 for the guide seat 106 to engage. A wire lug 207 (the wire lug 207 is a known technology, so its structure will not be described in detail) is detachably provided in the guide groove 202. Wire lugs 207 of different specifications can be interchanged to achieve a current rating compatible with the conductor 103. The wire lug 207 and the cable are compatible with the same current rating as the conductor 103. The other end of the housing 201 is provided with a cable mounting groove that communicates with the guide groove 202. A cable 3 is provided in the cable mounting groove. A sealing cover 204 is detachably provided at the port of the cable mounting groove. By setting the sealing cover 204, the cable mounting groove can be sealed after the cable is installed.

[0036] The housing 201 has a connecting thread groove 206 for fastening bolts to be inserted into the connecting nut 109 and the fastening threaded hole 104. A sealing cover 205 is screwed into the connecting thread groove 206. The sealing cover 205 ensures the airtightness of the housing 201, achieving an IP67 protection level, and also facilitates the disassembly and assembly of the fastening bolts by the staff.

[0037] The working principle of this utility model is as follows:

[0038] In use, align the guide seat 106 on the socket body 1 with the guide groove 202 in the plug body 2 and insert it, so that the mating plate 203 on the plug body 2 is inserted into the mating groove 111 in the socket body 1, thus initially fixing the socket body 1 and plug body 2 together. Then, loosen the sealing cover 205 to disassemble, and insert the fastening bolt from the connecting threaded groove 206 into the connected connecting nut 109 and the fastening threaded hole 104, so that the socket body 1 and plug body 2 are firmly connected. This utility model has low cost, anti-misinsertion function, achieves IP67 protection level, and has a constant and low temperature rise at the connection point, which improves the stability and reliability of the connection between the socket body 1 and plug body 2 and prevents the socket body 1 and plug body 2 from falling off.

[0039] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connected" and "linked" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0040] The embodiments described above are merely examples of several implementations of this utility model, and while the descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the utility model patent. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of this utility model, and these modifications and improvements all fall within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A connection stable energy storage connector comprising a socket body (1) and a plug body (2) which are detachably connected, characterized in that: The socket body (1) includes a fixing plate (101). One side of the fixing plate (101) is provided with a guide seat (106). A receiving groove (108) is opened in the guide seat (106). A connecting nut (109) is embedded in the inner end face of the receiving groove (108). The other side of the fixing plate (101) is provided with a mounting post (102). A conductive body mounting groove is opened in the mounting post (102) extending into the guide seat (106) and communicating with the receiving groove (108). A conductive body (103) with an L-shaped structure is provided in the conductive body mounting groove. The plug body (2) includes a housing (201), one end of which is provided with a guide groove (202) for the guide seat (106) to engage, and a wire lug (207) is provided in the guide groove (202). The other end of the housing (201) is provided with a cable mounting groove that communicates with the guide groove (202), and a cable (3) is provided in the cable mounting groove. A sealing cap (204) is detachably provided at the port of the cable mounting groove.

2. A secure connection energy storage connector according to claim 1, wherein: A first sealing groove (105) is provided on the fixing plate (101) on the outside of the mounting column (102).

3. A secure energy storage connector according to claim 1, wherein: The fixing plate (101) has a through-hole (104) that communicates with the connecting nut (109).

4. The energy storage connector with a stable connection according to claim 3, characterized in that: The housing (201) has a connecting thread groove (206) for fastening bolts to be inserted into the connecting nut (109) and the fastening threaded hole (104), and a sealing cap (205) is screwed into the connecting thread groove (206).

5. The energy storage connector of claim 1, wherein: A second sealing groove (107) is provided on the outer side of the guide seat (106).

6. The energy storage connector of claim 1, wherein: The fixing plate (101) on one side of the guide seat (106) is provided with a foolproof plug plate (110), and the foolproof plug plate (110) is provided with a plurality of docking slots (111). The housing (201) on the outer side of the guide slot (202) is provided with a docking plate (203) that can be inserted into the docking slot (111).