Modular electrical car coupler and vehicle

Abstract

The utility model relates to railway vehicle technical field especially, more particularly to a kind of modularization electric car hook and vehicle, the structure of modularization electric car hook includes shell body;Multiple insulator modules, multiple the insulator module has multiple types, several insulator modules can be installed in the shell body, assembly groove portion is formed on the insulator module;And positioning piece, the positioning piece can be simultaneously installed in the assembly groove portion of several insulator modules, and several insulator modules are fixed to become insulator module group by the positioning piece.This modularization electric car hook and vehicle can solve the problem that existing electric car hook is difficult to meet the diversified use demand.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of railway vehicle technology, and in particular to a modular electric coupler and vehicle. Background Technology

[0002] Electric couplers are used in railway systems for coupling and buffering devices, serving as the low-voltage electrical and signal transmission components for the coupling at the car end.

[0003] Existing electric couplers use die-cast aluminum alloy for the outer casing and integral molding for the insulator. These products lack standardization, have a fixed and singular structure, and cannot meet diverse application needs. Because electric couplers have a narrow application range and are typically produced in small batches with multiple product types, developing various different types would result in excessively high mold development costs. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of this, the purpose of this application is to provide a modular electric coupler and vehicle to solve the problem that existing electric couplers cannot meet diverse usage needs.

[0005] According to a first aspect of the present invention, a modular electric coupler is provided, wherein the modular electric coupler includes: a housing; a plurality of insulator modules, the plurality of insulator modules having various types, a plurality of insulator modules being capable of being installed in the housing, the insulator modules having assembly slots formed thereon; and a positioning member, the positioning member being capable of being simultaneously installed in the assembly slots of the plurality of insulator modules, the plurality of insulator modules being fixed into an insulator module by the positioning member.

[0006] Preferably, the assembly groove includes: a strip groove formed on the side surface of the insulator module, the strip groove being formed on a plurality of the insulator modules; and an annular groove surrounding the outer periphery of the insulator module, the annular groove being formed on a plurality of the insulator modules.

[0007] Preferably, the positioning element includes: a fixing plate, installed on the side of the insulator module, the fixing plate being engaged in the strip groove; and a sealing ring, sleeved on the outer periphery of the insulator module, the sealing ring being engaged in the annular groove.

[0008] Preferably, a plurality of the insulator modules are arranged in a row along a first direction within the housing, and the contact surface between two adjacent insulator modules is a vertical plane.

[0009] Preferably, the strip groove extends along the first direction, and there are two strip grooves, which are respectively disposed on the upper and lower sides of the insulator module.

[0010] Preferably, the housing includes: a housing body, with openings formed at a first end and a second end, and the insulator module disposed at the first end of the housing body; an end cap assembly, pivotally mounted to the first end of the housing body via an end cap shaft; and a rear cover assembly, mounted to the second end of the housing body, the rear cover assembly having a passage for a cable to pass through.

[0011] Preferably, the housing body has multiple mounting through holes, the fixing plate has multiple threaded holes, the multiple threaded holes correspond to the positions of the multiple mounting through holes, the fastening bolts pass through the mounting through holes and are installed in the threaded holes, and the fastening bolts are provided with locking nuts.

[0012] Preferably, the plurality of insulator modules include a moving contact module, a stationary contact module, a gigabit module, a 100-megabit module, a pin module, a socket module, and a high-frequency hybrid module.

[0013] Preferably, the number of the plurality of insulator modules is greater than the number of insulator modules in the insulator module.

[0014] According to a second aspect of the present invention, a vehicle is provided, wherein the vehicle includes the modular electric coupler as described above.

[0015] This utility model discloses a modular electric coupler and vehicle, which includes multiple insulator modules of various types. Several insulator modules can be installed within the outer casing, and each insulator module has an assembly slot. Positioning members can be simultaneously installed within the assembly slots of several insulator modules, fixing them together to form an insulator assembly. This design allows operators to flexibly select several insulator modules from a pool of available modules to form an insulator assembly according to working conditions, thus achieving modularity in the electric coupler. This effectively solves the problem that existing electric couplers cannot meet diverse usage requirements.

[0016] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features and advantages of this application more apparent and understandable, preferred embodiments are described below in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Attached Figure Description

[0017] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application, the accompanying drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of this application and should not be regarded as a limitation of the scope. For those skilled in the art, other related drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0018] Figure 1This is a schematic diagram of the modular electric coupler according to the present invention.

[0019] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of the modular electric coupler according to this utility model.

[0020] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the moving contact module of the modular electric coupler according to this utility model.

[0021] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the stationary contact module of the modular electric coupler according to this utility model.

[0022] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of a gigabit module for a modular electric coupler according to the present invention.

[0023] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of a 100M module of a modular electric coupler according to this utility model.

[0024] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the pin module of the modular electric coupler according to this utility model.

[0025] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the socket module of the modular electric coupler according to the present invention.

[0026] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of a high-frequency hybrid module for a modular electric coupler according to the present invention.

[0027] Reference numerals: 1-Outer shell; 10-Main shell; 101-Mounting through hole; 11-End cover assembly; 110-End cover shaft; 12-Rear cover assembly; 2-Insulator module; 20-Insulator module; 21-Moving contact module; 22-Stationary contact module; 23-Gigabit module; 24-100Mbps module; 25-Pin module; 26-Socket module; 27-High frequency hybrid module; 3-Strip groove; 4-Annular groove; 5-Fixing plate; 50-Threaded hole; 6-Sealing ring; 7-Fasting bolt; 70-Locking nut. Detailed Implementation

[0028] The following detailed embodiments are provided to help the reader gain a comprehensive understanding of the methods, apparatus, and / or systems described herein. However, various changes, modifications, and equivalents of the methods, apparatus, and / or systems described herein will be apparent after understanding the disclosure of this application. For example, the order of operations described herein is merely illustrative and is not limited to the order set forth herein; changes that will be apparent after understanding the disclosure of this application are possible, except for operations that must occur in a specific order. Furthermore, for clarity and brevity, descriptions of features known in the art may be omitted.

[0029] The features described herein may be implemented in different forms and should not be construed as being limited to the examples described herein. Rather, the examples described herein have been provided merely to illustrate some of the many feasible ways of implementing the methods, apparatus, and / or systems described herein that will be apparent upon understanding the disclosure of this application.

[0030] Throughout the specification, when an element (such as a layer, region, or substrate) is described as being "on" another element, "connected to" another element, "bonded to" another element, "on" another element, or "covering" another element, it may be directly "on" another element, "connected to" another element, "bonded to" another element, "on" another element, or "covering" another element, or there may be one or more other elements in between. In contrast, when an element is described as being "directly on" another element, "directly connected to" another element, "directly bonded to" another element, "directly on" another element, or "directly covering" another element, there may be no other elements in between.

[0031] As used herein, the term “and / or” includes any one of the relevant items listed and any combination of any two or more items.

[0032] Although terms such as “first,” “second,” and “third” may be used herein to describe individual components, assemblies, regions, layers, or parts, these components, assemblies, regions, layers, or parts are not limited by these terms. Rather, these terms are used only to distinguish one component, assembly, region, layer, or part from another. Therefore, without departing from the teachings of the examples described herein, the first component, assembly, region, layer, or part referred to as the second component, assembly, region, layer, or part may also be referred to as the second component, assembly, region, layer, or part.

[0033] For ease of description, spatial relation terms such as “above,” “upper,” “below,” and “lower” are used herein to describe the relationship between one element and another, as shown in the accompanying drawings. Such spatial relation terms are intended to include not only the orientation depicted in the drawings but also different orientations of the device during use or operation. For example, if the device in the drawings is flipped, an element described as being “above” or “upper” relative to another element will subsequently be “below” or “lower” relative to that other element. Therefore, the term “above” includes both “above” and “below” orientations depending on the spatial orientation of the device. The device may also be positioned in other ways (e.g., rotated 90 degrees or in other orientations), and the spatial relation terms used herein will be interpreted accordingly.

[0034] The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing various examples only and is not intended to limit the examples. Unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the singular form is also intended to include the plural form. The terms “comprising,” “including,” and “having” enumerate the stated features, quantities, operations, components, elements, and / or combinations thereof, but do not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, quantities, operations, components, elements, and / or combinations thereof.

[0035] Variations in the shapes shown in the accompanying drawings may occur due to manufacturing techniques and / or tolerances. Therefore, the examples described herein are not limited to the specific shapes shown in the accompanying drawings, but include changes in shape that may occur during manufacturing.

[0036] The features of the examples described herein can be combined in various ways that will be apparent upon understanding the disclosure of this application. Furthermore, although the examples described herein have a wide variety of constructions, other constructions are possible, as will be apparent upon understanding the disclosure of this application.

[0037] like Figures 1 to 9 As shown, according to a first aspect of the present invention, a modular electric coupler is provided, which includes a housing 1, an insulator module 2, and a positioning component.

[0038] In the following description, reference will be made to Figures 1 to 9 The specific structure of the aforementioned components of the modular electric coupler and the connection relationship of the aforementioned components are described in detail.

[0039] like Figures 1 to 9 As shown, in this embodiment, the outer shell 1 can be formed by sheet metal bending and welding to reduce costs. There can be multiple insulator modules 2, and these modules can be of various types to adapt to different working conditions. Several insulator modules 2 can be installed inside the outer shell 1. Assembly slots can be formed on the insulator modules 2. Positioning members can be installed simultaneously in the assembly slots of several insulator modules 2. Several insulator modules 2 can be fixed into an insulator module 20 by the positioning members. This configuration allows the operator to flexibly select several insulator modules 2 from multiple insulator modules 2 according to working conditions to fix them into an insulator module 20, thereby realizing the modularization of the electric coupler and effectively solving the problem that existing electric couplers cannot meet diverse usage requirements.

[0040] Preferred, such as Figures 1 to 9As shown, in this embodiment, the shape of the insulator module 2 can be approximately cuboid. A plurality of the insulator modules 2 can be arranged in a row along a first direction within the outer casing 1, so that the shape of the insulator module 20 can be approximately cuboid. The contact surface between two adjacent insulator modules 2 can be a vertical plane, allowing the insulator modules 2 to make close contact with each other. Preferably, in this embodiment, the insulator module 20 can be composed of three insulator modules 2.

[0041] Preferred, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, in this embodiment, the assembly groove may include a strip groove 3 and an annular groove 4. The strip groove 3 may be formed on the side surface of the insulator module 20. The strip groove 3 is formed on a plurality of the insulator modules 2. The annular groove 4 may surround the outer periphery of the insulator module 20. The annular groove 4 is formed on a plurality of the insulator modules 2. Preferably, the strip groove 3 and the annular groove 4 may be formed on all the insulator modules 2 in the insulator module 20.

[0042] Furthermore, preferably, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, in this embodiment, the strip groove 3 can extend along the first direction. There can be two strip grooves 3, which can be respectively disposed on the upper and lower sides of the insulator module 20. In this embodiment, the strip groove 3 can be formed by combining grooves on three insulator modules 2, that is, each strip groove 3 is formed on the surface of three insulator modules 2.

[0043] Preferred, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, in this embodiment, the positioning element may include a fixing plate 5 and a sealing ring 6. The fixing plate 5 can be installed on the side of the insulator module 20. Specifically, there can be two fixing plates 5. The two fixing plates 5 can be respectively engaged in two strip grooves 3, thereby fixing several insulator modules 2 together. The sealing ring 6 can be sleeved on the outer periphery of the insulator module 20. Specifically, the sealing ring 6 can be engaged in the annular groove 4 to further fix several insulator modules 2.

[0044] In addition, preferred, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, in this embodiment, the housing 1 may include a housing body 10, an end cap assembly 11, and a rear cover assembly 12. The housing body 10 may have openings at its first and second ends, and these openings may be opposite each other. The insulator module 20 is mounted on the first end of the housing body 10. The end cap assembly 11 is pivotally mounted on the first end of the housing body 10 via an end cap shaft 110. The end cap shaft 110 may be fixedly mounted on the side wall of the housing body 10, and the end cap assembly 11, after pivoting, can expose or cover the first end of the housing body 10. The rear cover assembly 12 is bolted to the second end of the housing body 10, and the rear cover assembly 12 may have a passage for cables to pass through, allowing cables to extend into the housing body 10.

[0045] Furthermore, preferably, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, in this embodiment, the housing body 10 may have multiple mounting through holes 101. The fixing plate 5 may have multiple threaded holes 50. The multiple threaded holes 50 may correspond to the positions of the multiple mounting through holes 101. The fastening bolt 7 may pass through the mounting through holes 101 and be installed in the threaded holes 50. The fastening bolt 7 may also be provided with a locking nut 70 for locking. Preferably, the fastening bolt 7 may be coated with thread-locking agent. With this configuration, the insulator module 20 can be locked and fixed to the housing body 10, thereby achieving simultaneous positioning of several insulator modules 2.

[0046] Preferred, such as Figure 1 and Figure 9 As shown, in the embodiment, the plurality of insulator modules 2 may include a moving contact module 21, a stationary contact module 22, a gigabit module 23, a 100-megabit module 24, a pin module 25, a socket module 26, and a high-frequency hybrid module 27 to cope with various operating conditions.

[0047] The moving contact module 21 can be used in conjunction with the stationary contact module 22. Both can be positioned at opposite ends of the insulator module 20 to withstand environments with strong vibrations and achieve stable electrical signal transmission. The gigabit module 23 can be positioned in the middle of the insulator module 20. The gigabit module 23 is equipped with a gigabit network module connector for transmitting gigabit network signals and also has a shielding function. The gigabit module 23 is equipped with a pin-and-socket assembly for transmitting WTB and ordinary network signals. The 100Mbps module 24 can be positioned in the middle of the insulator module 20. The gigabit module 23 is equipped with a gigabit network module connector for transmitting gigabit network signals and also has a shielding function. The gigabit module 23 is equipped with a pin-and-socket assembly for transmitting WTB and ordinary network signals. The pin module 25 can be used in conjunction with the socket module 26. Both can be positioned at opposite ends of the insulator module 20 to meet the requirements of most conventional vibration environments, achieving stable electrical signal transmission, while reducing the cost of the moving contact module 21 and the stationary contact module 22. The hybrid module can be located in the middle of the insulator module 20 for the simultaneous transmission of gigabit network signals and 100 Mbps network signals, and has a shielding function to avoid signal interference.

[0048] Preferred, such as Figure 1 and Figure 9 As shown, in the embodiment, the number of the plurality of insulator modules 2 is greater than the number of insulator modules 2 in the insulator module 20 (i.e., the number of the plurality of insulator modules 2 mentioned above), so that the insulator module 20 has a variety of insulator module 2 combination methods to adapt to different working conditions.

[0049] Furthermore, according to a second aspect of the present invention, a vehicle is provided, the vehicle including the modular electric coupler as described above.

[0050] During use, operators can flexibly select several insulator modules 2 from multiple insulator modules 2 according to working conditions to fix them into an insulator module 20, thereby realizing the modularization of the electric coupler. The modular electric coupler does not require molding, reducing production costs and simplifying the selection process for customers.

[0051] Finally, it should be noted that the above-described embodiments are merely specific implementations of this application, used to illustrate the technical solutions of this application, and not to limit them. The protection scope of this application is not limited thereto. Although this application has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that any person skilled in the art can still modify or easily conceive of changes to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features, within the technical scope disclosed in this application. Such modifications, changes, or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application, and should all be covered within the protection scope of this application. Therefore, the protection scope of this application should be determined by the protection scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A modular electrical car coupler, characterized by, The modular electric coupler includes: outer shell; Multiple insulator modules, the multiple insulator modules having various types, a plurality of the insulator modules being capable of being installed within the housing, and the insulator modules having mounting slots formed thereon; and The positioning element can be installed simultaneously in the assembly slots of several insulator modules, and the several insulator modules are fixed into an insulator module by the positioning element.

2. The modular electrical car coupler of claim 1, wherein, The assembly slot includes: Strip-shaped grooves are formed on the side surface of the insulator modules, the strip-shaped grooves being formed on a plurality of the insulator modules; and An annular groove surrounds the outer periphery of the insulator module, and the annular groove is formed on a plurality of the insulator modules.

3. The modular electrical car coupler of claim 2, wherein, The positioning element includes: A fixing plate is installed on the side of the insulator module, and the fixing plate is snapped into the strip groove; and A sealing ring is fitted around the outer periphery of the insulator module and is engaged within the annular groove.

4. The modular electrical car coupler of claim 2, wherein, Several of the insulator modules are arranged in a row along a first direction within the housing, and the contact surface between two adjacent insulator modules is a vertical plane.

5. The modular electrical car coupler of claim 4, wherein, The strip-shaped groove extends along the first direction, and there are two strip-shaped grooves, which are respectively disposed on the upper side and the lower side of the insulator module.

6. The modular electric coupler according to claim 3, characterized in that, The outer casing includes: The housing body has openings at its first and second ends, and the insulator module is disposed at the first end of the housing body. End cap assembly, the end cap assembly being pivotally mounted to a first end of the housing body via an end cap shaft; and A rear cover assembly is installed at the second end of the housing body, and the rear cover assembly is provided with a passage for cables to pass through.

7. The modular electric coupler according to claim 6, characterized in that, The housing body has multiple mounting through holes, and the fixing plate has multiple threaded holes. The positions of the multiple threaded holes and the multiple mounting through holes are corresponding. The fastening bolts pass through the mounting through holes and are installed in the threaded holes. The fastening bolts are equipped with locking nuts.

8. The modular electric coupler according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that, The plurality of insulator modules include a moving contact module, a stationary contact module, a gigabit module, a 100-megabit module, a pin module, a socket module, and a high-frequency hybrid module.

9. The modular electric coupler according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that, The number of the plurality of insulator modules is greater than the number of insulator modules in the insulator module.

10. A vehicle, characterized in that, The vehicle includes a modular electric coupler as described in any one of claims 1 to 9.

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