Connector and vehicle

Abstract

The application relates to the technical field of vehicle part mounting, and provides a connector and a vehicle. The connector comprises a connector body, a clamping piece for clamping the connector body to an external carrier, and a guide portion and a locking portion arranged between the clamping piece and the connector body. The guide portion comprises a plurality of guide grooves arranged on one of the clamping piece and the connector body, and a guide block arranged on the other one of the clamping piece and the connector body. The guide block can selectively slide with one of the guide grooves. The connector provided by the application is provided with the plurality of guide grooves and the guide block, the guide block can be inserted into different guide grooves, the clamping piece has different mounting postures, and the assembly between different types of clamping pieces and the connector body can be facilitated, so that the different mounting requirements of the external carrier and external parts can be met.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of vehicle component installation technology, and in particular to a connector and a vehicle. Background Technology

[0002] Connectors are important components in vehicles, typically used to connect wiring harnesses and other parts. After connecting to the wiring harness or other parts, the connector can fix the connected wiring harness or other parts to a carrier (such as the vehicle body panel). Therefore, connectors usually have a fixing structure for fixing them to the upper carrier (such as the vehicle body panel), and correspondingly, the carrier usually has fixing holes adapted to the connector.

[0003] However, the connectors in the related technologies can only be installed on the external carrier in a fixed installation posture. They cannot be adjusted according to the actual installation position of the carrier and the angle of the connected parts, making it difficult to meet different installation requirements. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of this, this application aims to provide a connector to meet different installation requirements.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution of this application is implemented as follows: A connector includes a connector body, a snap-fit ​​member for snapping the connector body onto an external carrier, and a guide portion and a locking portion disposed between the snap-fit ​​member and the connector body; The guide portion includes a plurality of guide grooves provided on one of the snap-fit ​​member and the connector body, and a guide block provided on the other of the snap-fit ​​member and the connector body; The multiple guide slots are interconnected, and the guide block can selectively slide with one of the guide slots to allow the snap-fit ​​member to have a variety of different installation postures, and the locking part is used to lock the guide block in the guide slot it mates with.

[0006] Furthermore, the locking part includes a locking block disposed at the connection of the plurality of guide grooves, a stop block disposed at the end of each guide groove, and a mating block disposed on the guide block; when the guide block abuts against the stop block, the locking block can abut against the side of the mating block away from the stop block, thereby locking the snap-fit ​​member.

[0007] Furthermore, the locking block is provided with a guide ramp, which consists of multiple guide ramps that correspond one-to-one with the multiple guide grooves; any one of the guide ramps can guide the guide block past the locking block so that the locking block abuts against the mating block.

[0008] Furthermore, the guide block includes a body portion and guide portions disposed on two opposite sides of the body portion; the guide block can slide and engage with any of the guide grooves through the guide portions on both sides, the body portion is provided with a groove, the groove extends along the length direction of the body portion, and the engaging block is disposed in the groove.

[0009] Furthermore, the guide grooves are two orthogonally arranged; and / or, the snap-fit ​​element is elongated and can snap into the elongated hole of the external carrier.

[0010] Furthermore, the snap-fit ​​component includes a snap-fit ​​plate and a snap-fit ​​connector protruding to one side of the snap-fit ​​plate; the snap-fit ​​connector is detachably connected to the snap-fit ​​plate, and the snap-fit ​​connector can pass through the external carrier and abut against two opposite sides of the external carrier, respectively, with the snap-fit ​​plate.

[0011] Furthermore, the snap-fit ​​plate is provided with a connecting post protruding towards the snap-fit ​​connector, and the snap-fit ​​connector is provided with a connecting hole corresponding to the connecting post; the snap-fit ​​connector is screwed onto the connecting post through the connecting hole.

[0012] Furthermore, the snap-fit ​​connector is provided with an elastic support piece, which is used to abut against the external carrier; along the direction away from the snap-fit ​​plate, the support piece gradually tilts outward from the snap-fit ​​connector.

[0013] Furthermore, the snap-fit ​​connector has two snap-fit ​​arms arranged opposite each other in a first direction; each snap-fit ​​arm has a plurality of snap-fit ​​platforms spaced apart along the protruding direction of the snap-fit ​​connector, and the snap-fit ​​connector is snapped onto the external carrier through one of its snap-fit ​​platforms; and / or, the support pieces are two pieces arranged opposite each other in a second direction, the first direction being perpendicular to the second direction.

[0014] Compared with related technologies, this application has the following advantages: (1) The connector described in this application is configured with multiple guide slots and guide blocks. The guide blocks can be inserted into different guide slots, so that the snap-fit ​​parts have different installation postures. This makes it easier for the connector to adapt to the different installation positions and different installation angles of the external carrier. At the same time, it is easy to assemble different types of snap-fit ​​parts and connector bodies to meet the different installation requirements of the external carrier and external components, thus having good versatility.

[0015] (2) By setting up locking blocks, stop blocks, and mating blocks, when the guide block is inserted into the guide groove and abuts against the stop block, the locking block can be positioned on the side of the mating block away from the stop block, so that the locking block and the stop block can limit the two sides of the guide member in the extension direction of the guide groove. Its structure is simple and has a good locking effect, thereby realizing the position locking between the snap-fit ​​member and the connector body, and ensuring the reliability of the connection between the connector body and the external carrier. At the same time, the locking block is set at the connection of multiple guide grooves, ensuring that when the guide block selects any guide groove for mating, the guide block can be locked by the locking block.

[0016] (3) By setting a guide slope on the locking block, a smooth transition path can be provided for the mating block during the process of the guide block being inserted into the guide groove, reducing the operating resistance when the guide block passes over the locking block, avoiding jamming and stuttering, thereby effectively improving the smoothness of the connection between the snap-fit ​​and the connector body.

[0017] (4) By setting a guide part that slides with the guide groove, the guide groove can support both sides of the guide block through the guide part, avoiding the problem of the guide block shifting or shaking, and improving the stability and smoothness of the sliding fit between the guide block and the guide groove. At the same time, by setting a groove and placing the mating block in the groove, the mating block can be prevented from protruding from the surface of the main body and affecting the sliding fit between the guide block and the guide groove, further improving the smoothness of the sliding fit between the guide block and the guide groove.

[0018] (5) By setting two orthogonally arranged guide grooves, the guide block can slide with the guide grooves in two mutually perpendicular directions, so that the snap-fit ​​can be adjusted in two directions to meet the needs of different installation positions and different installation angles. At the same time, by setting a long strip snap-fit, it is used to snap into the long strip hole of the external carrier, which helps to ensure the connection effect between the snap-fit ​​and the external carrier, thereby further improving the installation stability of the connector on the external carrier.

[0019] (6) Through the cooperation of the snap-fit ​​connector and the snap-fit ​​plate, the snap-fit ​​connector can pass through the external carrier and abut against the opposite sides of the external carrier with the snap-fit ​​plate to achieve clamping and fixing of the external carrier, thereby ensuring the connection effect between the snap-fit ​​connector and the external carrier and improving the connection stability of the connector on the external carrier. At the same time, the detachable connection between the snap-fit ​​connector and the snap-fit ​​plate allows for flexible replacement of different types of snap-fit ​​connectors according to the specifications of the external carrier, and when the snap-fit ​​connector is damaged, it can be replaced separately, thereby improving the versatility of the connector and reducing maintenance costs.

[0020] (7) By setting connecting posts and connecting holes and screwing the connecting posts and connecting holes together, the structure is simple and reliable, and can ensure the connection effect between the snap-fit ​​plate and the snap-fit ​​connector. At the same time, the screw connection method has good disassembly, so as to realize the detachable connection between the snap-fit ​​connector and the snap-fit ​​plate, thereby facilitating the replacement and maintenance of the snap-fit ​​connector.

[0021] (8) By setting an elastic support plate and tilting the support plate outward, when the card connector is inserted into the external carrier, the support plate can abut against the external carrier and expand further outward, so that the support plate can use its own elasticity to apply force to the card connector, so that the card connector is pressed against the other side of the external carrier, avoiding the gap between the card connector and the external carrier and the abnormal noise generated during vibration.

[0022] (9) By setting up the snap-fit ​​arm and snap-fit ​​platform, the snap-fit ​​arm can be snapped onto the external carrier through the corresponding snap-fit ​​platform to achieve adaptation to external carriers of different thicknesses, thereby improving the versatility of the snap-fit ​​connector. At the same time, the snap-fit ​​arm and the support plate are arranged in the first direction and the second direction respectively, so that the snap-fit ​​arm and the support plate form a bidirectional support for the snap-fit ​​connector, further preventing the snap-fit ​​connector from shaking on the external carrier, thereby further improving the stability of the connector connection on the external carrier.

[0023] Another object of this application is to provide a vehicle having the connector described above.

[0024] The vehicle and / or connector described in this application have the same technical effects as related technologies, and will not be described in detail here. Attached Figure Description

[0025] The accompanying drawings, which form part of this application, are used to provide a further understanding of this application. The illustrative embodiments and descriptions of this application are used to explain this application and do not constitute an undue limitation of this application. In the drawings: Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the connector described in the embodiments of this application; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the connector body described in an embodiment of this application; Figure 3 This is a top view of the connector body described in the embodiment of this application; Figure 4 This is a side view of the connector body described in an embodiment of this application; Figure 5 for Figure 4 A sectional view at the location shown in AA; Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the snap-fit ​​component and guide block described in the embodiments of this application; Figure 7This is a top view of the snap-fit ​​connector and guide block described in the embodiments of this application; Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the snap-fit ​​plate and guide block described in the embodiments of this application; Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the snap-fit ​​plate and guide block described in an embodiment of this application from another perspective; Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures: 1. Connector body; 2. Snap-fit ​​connectors; 201. Snap-fit ​​connector; 2011. Support plate; 2012. Snap-fit ​​arm; 2013. Snap-fit ​​platform; 202. Connecting plate; 2021. Flanged edge; 203. Connecting column; 3. Guide groove; 301, Edge strip; 3011, Extension portion; 302. Stop block; 303. Locking block; 3031. Guide ramp; 4. Guide block; 401, Body part; 4011, Groove; 402. Guiding Section; 403, mating block; 4031, mating surface. Detailed Implementation

[0026] To make the technical solution and advantages of this application clearer, the following detailed description is provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative and not intended to limit the scope of this application.

[0027] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in this application can be combined with each other.

[0028] Furthermore, it should be noted that in the description of this application, if terms such as "upper," "lower," "inner," or "outer" appear, indicating orientation or positional relationship, these are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings and are only for the convenience of describing this application 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 on this application. In addition, if terms such as "first" or "second" appear, they are also used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0029] Furthermore, in the description of this application, unless otherwise expressly defined, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," and "connector" 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; and they can refer to the internal connection between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application in light of the specific circumstances.

[0030] In this application, the terms "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., refer to a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example, which is included in at least one embodiment or example of this application. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0031] The present application will now be described in detail through exemplary embodiments. However, it should be understood that, without further description, elements, structures, and features in one embodiment may be advantageously incorporated into other embodiments.

[0032] An embodiment of the first aspect of this application provides a connector.

[0033] In related technologies, connectors can only be mounted on external carriers in a fixed posture and cannot be adjusted according to the actual mounting position of the carrier or the angle of the connected components. This necessitates the use of different connector specifications when installing components or wire harnesses at different locations on the external carrier, making it difficult for a single connector specification to meet diverse installation requirements. In view of this, in order to overcome the shortcomings of related technologies, the connector in this embodiment combines... Figure 1 , Figure 2 As shown, the overall design includes a connector body 1, a snap-fit ​​component 2, a guide portion, and a locking portion.

[0034] The snap-fit ​​component 2 is used to snap the connector body 1 onto the external carrier. A guide portion and a locking portion are located between the snap-fit ​​component 2 and the connector body 1. The guide portion includes a plurality of guide grooves 3 provided on one of the snap-fit ​​component 2 and the connector body 1, and a guide block 4 provided on the other of the snap-fit ​​component 2 and the connector body 1.

[0035] Multiple guide grooves 3 are interconnected, and the guide block 4 can selectively slide with one of its guide grooves 3 so that the snap-fit ​​2 has a variety of different installation postures, and the locking part is used to lock the guide block 4 in the guide groove 3 that it mates with.

[0036] Therefore, through the cooperative arrangement of multiple guide grooves 3 and guide blocks 4, guide blocks 4 can be inserted into different guide grooves 3, so that the snap-fit ​​2 has different installation postures, so that the connector can adapt to the different installation positions and different installation angles of the external carrier. At the same time, it can facilitate the assembly between different types of snap-fit ​​2 and connector body 1 to meet the different installation requirements of external carrier and external components, thus having good versatility.

[0037] Based on the above general introduction, specifically, the connector body 1 of this embodiment can be used to fix wire harnesses and components on an external carrier. At this time, the connector body 1 can adopt conventional connection structures such as cable ties.

[0038] Alternatively, the connector in this embodiment can also be a connecting assembly for connecting two wire harnesses or two components together. Based on this, the connector body 1 typically includes a male end and a female end for connecting the wire harnesses or components. The male end connects to one of the wire harnesses or components, while the female end connects to the other wire harness or component. The connection between the two wire harnesses or components is achieved by plugging the male end and the female end together. In this case, since the connector includes both a male end and a female end, the snap-fit ​​2 can be provided on either the male end or the female end, ensuring the connection between the connector body 1 and the snap-fit ​​2.

[0039] Of course, in addition to this, the connector body 1 of this embodiment can also adopt other conventional connection components well known to those skilled in the art, which can be used to connect wire harnesses and components to ensure that the connected wire harnesses and components can be stably installed on the external carrier through the connector body 1 and the snap-fit ​​2. This embodiment does not make any structural improvements to the connector body 1. The connector in this embodiment can refer to the conventional structure, and its specific structure will not be described in detail here.

[0040] Furthermore, since the snap-fit ​​2 is only used to connect the connector body 1 to the external carrier, and the connector body 1 is used to connect wire harnesses and components, the volume of the connector body 1 is larger than the volume of the snap-fit ​​2. Therefore, in a specific implementation, the connector body 1 has sufficient installation space, multiple guide grooves 3 can be provided on the connector body 1, and guide blocks 4 are provided on the snap-fit ​​2 to facilitate the placement of the guide portion between the connector body 1 and the snap-fit ​​2.

[0041] Combination Figure 2 , Figure 5As shown, in some exemplary embodiments, the locking part includes a locking block 303 disposed at the junction of multiple guide grooves 3, a stop block 302 disposed at the end of each guide groove 3, and a mating block 403 disposed on the guide block 4. When the guide block 4 abuts against the stop block 302, the locking block 303 can abut against the side of the mating block 403 away from the stop block 302, thereby locking the latching member 2.

[0042] By configuring the locking block 303, the stop block 302, and the mating block 403, when the guide block 4 is inserted into the guide groove 3 and abuts against the stop block 302, the locking block 303 can be positioned on the side of the mating block 403 away from the stop block 302. This allows the locking block 303 and the stop block 302 to limit the movement of the guide member on both sides in the extension direction of the guide groove 3. Its simple structure provides a good locking effect, thereby achieving position locking between the snap-fit ​​member 2 and the connector body 1, ensuring the reliability of the connection between the connector body 1 and the external carrier. Simultaneously, the locking block 303 is located at the connection point of multiple guide grooves 3, ensuring that when the guide block 4 selects any guide groove 3 for mating, the locking block 303 can lock the guide block 4.

[0043] In specific implementation, the guide groove 3 of this embodiment is formed by two side strips 301 arranged at intervals on the connector body 1. The two side strips 301 can act as the groove walls of the guide groove 3 and block the guide block 4 on opposite sides to ensure that the guide block 4 slides along the guide groove 3. At the same time, the top of the two side strips 301 has an extension portion 3011 extending towards the center of the guide groove 3. The extension portion 3011 can block the guide block 4 on the side facing the snap-fit ​​member 2 to prevent the guide block 4 from coming out of the guide groove 3 and ensure the connection effect between the connector body 1 and the snap-fit ​​member 2. Meanwhile, the stop block 302 of this embodiment is provided at the end of the side strip 301 along the extension direction of the guide groove 3.

[0044] Combination Figure 5 As shown, in some exemplary embodiments, the locking block 303 is provided with guide ramps 3031, which are multiple guide ramps 3031 that correspond one-to-one with multiple guide grooves 3. Any guide ramp 3031 can guide the guide block 4 over the locking block 303 so that the locking block 303 abuts against the mating block 403.

[0045] By setting a guide slope 3031 on the locking block 303, a smooth transition path can be provided for the mating block 403 during the process of the guide block 4 being inserted into the guide groove 3, reducing the operating resistance when the guide block 4 passes over the locking block 303, avoiding jamming and sticking, thereby effectively improving the smoothness of the connection between the snap-fit ​​2 and the connector body 1.

[0046] In specific implementation, the mating block 403 of this embodiment is provided with an inclined mating surface 4031. When the guide block 4 is inserted into the guide groove 3, the mating surface 4031 on the mating block 403 can abut against the guide surface on the locking block 303, so as to further reduce the operating resistance when the guide block 4 passes over the locking block 303, avoid jamming or sticking, and at the same time reduce the wear of the locking block 303 and the mating block 403, so as to ensure the reliability of the connection between the connector body 1 and the snap-fit ​​2.

[0047] Combination Figure 6 , Figure 8 and Figure 9 As shown, in some exemplary embodiments, the guide block 4 includes a body portion 401 and guide portions 402 disposed on two opposite sides of the body portion 401. The guide block 4 can slide with any guide groove 3 through the guide portions 402 on both sides. The body portion 401 is provided with a groove 4011, which extends along the length direction of the body portion 401, and a mating block 403 is disposed in the groove 4011.

[0048] By providing a guide portion 402 that slides into the guide groove 3, the guide groove 3 can support both sides of the guide block 4 through the guide portion 402, preventing the guide block 4 from shifting or wobbling, and improving the stability and smoothness of the sliding fit between the guide block 4 and the guide groove 3. Simultaneously, by providing a groove 4011 and placing the mating block 403 within the groove 4011, the mating block 403 can be prevented from protruding from the surface of the body portion 401 and affecting the sliding fit between the guide block 4 and the guide groove 3, further improving the smoothness of the sliding fit between the guide block 4 and the guide groove 3.

[0049] In a specific implementation, the extension portion 3011 at the top of the edge strip 301 in this embodiment can block the guide portion 402 on the side facing the snap-fit ​​member 2.

[0050] Combination Figure 3 As shown, in some exemplary embodiments, there are two orthogonally arranged guide grooves 3. By setting two orthogonally arranged guide grooves 3, the guide block 4 can slide with the guide groove 3 in two mutually perpendicular directions, so that the snap-fit ​​2 can adjust the installation posture in two directions to meet the needs of different installation positions and different installation angles.

[0051] Furthermore, in some exemplary embodiments, the snap-fit ​​element 2 is elongated and can snap into the elongated hole of the external carrier. By providing an elongated snap-fit ​​element 2 for snapping into the elongated hole of the external carrier, the connection effect between the snap-fit ​​element 2 and the external carrier is guaranteed, thereby further improving the installation stability of the connector on the external carrier.

[0052] Meanwhile, when the elongated snap-fit ​​2 is inserted into the elongated hole, the elongated structure of the snap-fit ​​2 and the elongated hole can restrict the rotation of the snap-fit ​​2 relative to the external carrier, thereby ensuring the stability of the connector installation angle.

[0053] In some of the exemplary implementations, combined with Figure 6 As shown, the snap-fit ​​component 2 includes a snap-fit ​​plate 202 and a snap-fit ​​connector 201 protruding to one side of the snap-fit ​​plate 202. The snap-fit ​​connector 201 is detachably connected to the snap-fit ​​plate 202, and the snap-fit ​​connector 201 can pass through the external carrier and abut against the snap-fit ​​plate 202 on two opposite sides of the external carrier.

[0054] Through the cooperative arrangement of the snap-fit ​​connector 201 and the snap-fit ​​plate 202, the snap-fit ​​connector 201 can pass through the external carrier and abut against the opposite sides of the external carrier with the snap-fit ​​plate 202, thereby clamping and fixing the external carrier. This ensures the connection effect between the snap-fit ​​connector 2 and the external carrier and improves the connection stability of the connector on the external carrier. Simultaneously, the detachable connection between the snap-fit ​​connector 201 and the snap-fit ​​plate 202 allows for flexible replacement of different types of snap-fit ​​connectors 201 according to the specifications of the external carrier. Furthermore, if the snap-fit ​​connector 201 is damaged, it can be replaced individually, thus improving the connector's versatility and reducing maintenance costs.

[0055] In practical implementation, the external carrier of this embodiment can be a car body sheet metal.

[0056] Specifically, in combination Figure 8 As shown, in some exemplary embodiments, the snap-fit ​​plate 202 has a connecting post 203 protruding towards the snap-fit ​​connector 201, and the snap-fit ​​connector 201 has a connecting hole corresponding to the connecting post 203. The snap-fit ​​connector 201 is screwed onto the connecting post 203 through the connecting hole.

[0057] By setting up connecting posts 203 and connecting holes, and screwing the connecting posts 203 and connecting holes together, the structure is simple and reliable, and can ensure the connection effect between the snap-fit ​​plate 202 and the snap-fit ​​connector 201. At the same time, the screw connection method has good disassembly, so as to realize the detachable connection between the snap-fit ​​connector 201 and the snap-fit ​​plate 202, thereby facilitating the replacement and maintenance of the snap-fit ​​connector 201.

[0058] In specific implementation, the snap-fit ​​plate 202, the connecting post 203 and the guide block 4 of this embodiment can be integrally formed, thereby ensuring the connection strength between the snap-fit ​​plate 202 and the guide block 4, and further ensuring the connection effect between the snap-fit ​​connector 201 and the guide block 4.

[0059] In some exemplary embodiments, the snap-fit ​​connector 201 is provided with a resilient support piece 2011 for abutting against an external carrier. Along a direction away from the snap-fit ​​plate 202, the support piece 2011 gradually slopes outward from the snap-fit ​​connector 201.

[0060] By setting an elastic support piece 2011 and tilting it outward, when the connector 201 is inserted into the external carrier, the support piece 2011 can abut against the external carrier and expand further outward. This allows the support piece 2011 to apply force to the connector 201 using its own elasticity, so that the connector 201 is pressed tightly against the other side of the external carrier, thus preventing the connector 201 from having a gap with the external carrier and causing abnormal noise during vibration.

[0061] In specific implementation, the edge of the snap-fit ​​plate 202 in this embodiment has an outwardly extending flange 2021 that is inclined towards the snap-fit ​​connector 201. One end of the flange 2021 is connected to the snap-fit ​​plate 202, and the other end is suspended. This allows the flange 2021 to have a certain degree of elasticity, so that when the snap-fit ​​connector 201 is snapped onto the external carrier, the flange 2021 can be compressed to a certain extent, thereby ensuring that the snap-fit ​​connector 201 is stably snapped onto the external carrier.

[0062] In addition, when the snap-fit ​​connector 201 is snapped onto the external carrier, the flange 2021 of the snap-fit ​​plate 202 can abut against the external carrier, so that the snap-fit ​​plate 202 is located at the mounting hole of the external carrier, thereby providing a better sealing effect at the mounting hole.

[0063] Furthermore, it is understandable that if the snap-fit ​​plate 202 does not have the aforementioned flange 2021, when the snap-fit ​​connector 201 is snapped onto the external carrier, the snap-fit ​​plate 202, due to its relatively high hardness, is difficult to compress, thus making it difficult to ensure a tight fit between the snap-fit ​​plate 202 and the external carrier. Consequently, when the processing precision of the external carrier is poor, a gap may exist between the external carrier and the snap-fit ​​plate 202, causing the snap-fit ​​component 2 to wobble and produce abnormal noise, which is also detrimental to improving the snap-fit ​​stability of the connector.

[0064] Therefore, the flange 2021 on the snap-fit ​​plate 202 not only ensures the contact between the snap-fit ​​plate 202 and the external carrier, but also provides a certain space for the support piece 2011, ensuring that the support piece 2011 is within a suitable elastic deformation range and that the support piece 2011 can apply sufficient pressure to the external carrier, so that the snap-fit ​​connector 201 is pressed against the other side of the external carrier. This effectively avoids the gap between the snap-fit ​​connector 201 and the external carrier, which would cause abnormal noise during vibration.

[0065] Combination Figure 6 , Figure 7As shown, in some exemplary embodiments, the snap-fit ​​connector 201 has two snap-fit ​​arms 2012 arranged opposite each other in a first direction. Each snap-fit ​​arm 2012 has a plurality of snap-fit ​​platforms 2013 spaced apart along the protruding direction of the snap-fit ​​connector 201, and the snap-fit ​​connector 201 is snapped onto an external carrier by one of its snap-fit ​​platforms 2013.

[0066] With the setting of the snap-fit ​​arm 2012 and the snap-fit ​​platform 2013, the snap-fit ​​arm 2012 can be snapped onto the external carrier through the corresponding snap-fit ​​platform 2013 to achieve adaptation to external carriers of different thicknesses, thereby improving the versatility of the snap-fit ​​connector 201.

[0067] In a specific implementation, one end of the snap-fit ​​arm 2012 in this embodiment is connected to the top of the snap-fit ​​connector 201, and the snap-fit ​​arm 2012 extends toward the side where the snap-fit ​​plate 202 is located and is inclined outward, so that the distance between the two snap-fit ​​arms 2012 gradually increases from the top of the snap-fit ​​connector 201 toward the snap-fit ​​plate 202.

[0068] Understandably, when the connector 201 is inserted into the elongated hole on the external carrier, the two connector arms 2012 can be pushed against the wall of the elongated hole, causing the two connector arms 2012 to retract toward the side where the connector 201 is located, thereby reducing the size of the connector 201 in the first direction, so as to facilitate the insertion of the connector 201 into the connector hole and facilitate the installation of the connector on the external carrier.

[0069] Furthermore, when the snap-fit ​​connector 201 is inserted into the elongated hole on the external carrier, the two snap-fit ​​arms 2012 can expand outward due to their own elasticity, so that the external carrier can be snapped onto the corresponding snap-fit ​​platform 2013, thereby achieving snap-fit ​​fixation of the snap-fit ​​connector 201 and preventing the snap-fit ​​connector 201 from coming out of the elongated hole on the external carrier.

[0070] In some exemplary embodiments, the support pieces 2011 are two arranged opposite each other in a second direction, with the first direction perpendicular to the second direction. This arrangement allows the two locking arms 2012 to support the locking piece 201 and limit its tilt when it wobbles or tilts relative to the external carrier in the first direction. Similarly, when the locking piece 201 wobbles or tilts relative to the external carrier in the second direction, the support pieces 2011 can support the locking piece 201 and limit its tilt. Furthermore, in other directions, the support pieces 2011 and the locking arms 2012 can simultaneously support the locking piece 201.

[0071] Therefore, the snap-fit ​​arm 2012 and the support piece 2011 are arranged in the first direction and the second direction respectively, so that the snap-fit ​​arm 2012 and the support piece 2011 form a bidirectional support for the snap-fit ​​connector 201, further preventing the snap-fit ​​connector 201 from shaking on the external carrier, thereby further improving the stability of the connector connection on the external carrier.

[0072] It is worth noting that, regarding the connector in this embodiment, based on the above exemplary implementations, in specific implementations, as a preferred embodiment, it is still made by... Figures 1 to 9 As shown, it may include, for example, a connector body 1, a snap-fit ​​member 2 for snapping the connector body 1 onto an external carrier, and a guide portion and a locking portion disposed between the snap-fit ​​member 2 and the connector body 1.

[0073] The guide portion includes two orthogonally arranged guide grooves 3 on the connector body 1 and a guide block 4 on the snap-fit ​​member 2. The two guide grooves 3 are interconnected, and the guide block 4 can selectively slide into one of its guide grooves 3 to allow the snap-fit ​​member 2 to have two different mounting postures. The locking portion is used to lock the guide block 4 in the guide groove 3 it mates with.

[0074] Furthermore, the locking part includes a locking block 303 located at the junction of the two guide grooves 3, a stop block 302 located at the ends of the two guide grooves 3, and a mating block 403 located on the guide block 4. When the guide block 4 abuts against the stop block 302, the locking block 303 abuts against the side of the mating block 403 away from the stop block 302, thus locking the latching member 2. The locking block 303 has two guide ramps 3031 that correspond one-to-one with the two guide grooves 3. Either guide ramp 3031 can guide the guide block 4 past the locking block 303 so that the locking block 303 abuts against the mating block 403.

[0075] In addition, the guide block 4 includes a body portion 401 and guide portions 402 disposed on two opposite sides of the body portion 401. The guide block 4 can slide and engage with any guide groove 3 through the guide portions 402 on both sides. The body portion 401 is provided with a groove 4011, which extends along the length direction of the body portion 401, and the mating block 403 is disposed in the groove 4011.

[0076] Furthermore, the snap-fit ​​component 2 is elongated and can snap into the elongated hole of the outer carrier. The snap-fit ​​component 2 includes a snap-fit ​​plate 202 and a snap-fit ​​connector 201 protruding to one side of the snap-fit ​​plate 202. The snap-fit ​​connector 201 is detachably connected to the snap-fit ​​plate 202, and the snap-fit ​​connector 201 can pass through the outer carrier and abut against the snap-fit ​​plate 202 on two opposite sides of the outer carrier. The snap-fit ​​connector 201 is provided with an elastic support piece 2011, which is used to abut against the outer carrier.

[0077] Finally, the snap-fit ​​plate 202 is provided with a connecting post 203 protruding towards one side of the snap-fit ​​connector 201, and the snap-fit ​​connector 201 is provided with a connecting hole corresponding to the connecting post 203. The snap-fit ​​connector 201 is screwed onto the connecting post 203 through the connecting hole. The snap-fit ​​connector 201 has two snap-fit ​​arms 2012 arranged opposite to each other in a first direction. Each snap-fit ​​arm 2012 has a plurality of snap-fit ​​platforms 2013 spaced apart along the protruding direction of the snap-fit ​​connector 201, and the snap-fit ​​connector 201 is snapped onto the external carrier through one of its snap-fit ​​platforms 2013. At the same time, there are two support pieces 2011 arranged opposite to each other in a second direction, with the first direction perpendicular to the second direction.

[0078] In the preferred embodiment of the connector above, the specific settings and arrangements of the snap-fit ​​2, connector body 1, guide groove 3, etc. can still be referred to the descriptions in the above exemplary embodiments. Furthermore, in this preferred embodiment, the beneficial effects brought about by the design of the snap-fit ​​2, connector body 1, guide groove 3, etc. can also be referred to the descriptions in the above exemplary embodiments.

[0079] The connector in this embodiment adopts the above design. Through the cooperation of multiple guide grooves 3 and guide blocks 4, the guide blocks 4 can be inserted into different guide grooves 3, so that the snap-fit ​​parts 2 have different installation postures. This allows the connector to adapt to the different installation positions and different installation angles of the external carrier. At the same time, it facilitates the assembly between different types of snap-fit ​​parts 2 and connector body 1 to meet the different installation requirements of the external carrier and external components, thus having good versatility and practicality.

[0080] An embodiment of the second aspect of this application provides a vehicle having a connector as described above.

[0081] In this embodiment, the vehicle utilizes the connectors described above to adapt to different installation requirements, accommodating different installation locations and components within the vehicle. This facilitates vehicle assembly and manufacturing, improves production efficiency, and reduces production costs to some extent.

[0082] The above descriptions are merely some embodiments of this application and are not intended to limit this application. The technical features or structures in the foregoing different embodiments can be arbitrarily combined to form other specific technical solutions as needed. For those skilled in the art, this application can have various modifications and variations. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this application should be included within the scope of protection of the claims of this application.

Claims

1. A connector, characterized in that: It includes a connector body (1), a snap-fit ​​member (2) for snapping the connector body (1) onto an external carrier, and a guide portion and a locking portion disposed between the snap-fit ​​member (2) and the connector body (1); The guide portion includes a plurality of guide grooves (3) provided on one of the snap-fit ​​member (2) and the connector body (1), and a guide block (4) provided on the other of the snap-fit ​​member (2) and the connector body (1). The multiple guide grooves (3) are interconnected, and the guide block (4) can selectively slide into one of the guide grooves (3) to give the snap-fit ​​member (2) a variety of different installation postures, and the locking part is used to lock the guide block (4) in the guide groove (3) that it is in contact with.

2. The connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The locking part includes a locking block (303) disposed at the connection of the plurality of guide grooves (3), a stop block (302) disposed at the end of each guide groove (3), and a mating block (403) disposed on the guide block (4). When the guide block (4) abuts against the stop block (302), the locking block (303) can abut against the side of the mating block (403) away from the stop block (302) to lock the snap-fit ​​member (2).

3. The connector according to claim 2, characterized in that: The locking block (303) is provided with a guide slope (3031), and the guide slope (3031) is provided in multiple ways corresponding to the multiple guide grooves (3); Each of the aforementioned guide ramps (3031) can guide the guide block (4) past the locking block (303) so that the locking block (303) abuts against the mating block (403).

4. The connector according to claim 2, characterized in that: The guide block (4) includes a main body (401) and guide portions (402) disposed on two opposite sides of the main body (401). The guide block (4) can slide with any of the guide grooves (3) through the guide portions (402) on both sides. The body portion (401) is provided with a groove (4011), which extends along the length direction of the body portion (401). The mating block (403) is located in the groove (4011).

5. The connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The guide grooves (3) are two orthogonally arranged; and / or, The snap-fit ​​component (2) is elongated and can snap into the elongated hole of the external carrier.

6. The connector according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: The snap-fit ​​component (2) includes a snap-fit ​​plate (202) and a snap-fit ​​connector (201) protruding to one side of the snap-fit ​​plate (202); The snap connector (201) is detachably connected to the snap plate (202), and the snap connector (201) can pass through the external carrier and abut against the two opposite sides of the external carrier, respectively.

7. The connector according to claim 6, characterized in that: The snap-fit ​​plate (202) is provided with a connecting post (203) protruding to one side of the snap-fit ​​connector (201), and the snap-fit ​​connector (201) is provided with a connecting hole corresponding to the connecting post (203); The snap-fit ​​connector (201) is screwed onto the connecting post (203) through the connecting hole.

8. The connector according to claim 6, characterized in that: The snap-fit ​​connector (201) is provided with an elastic support piece (2011), which is used to abut against the external carrier; Along a direction away from the snap-fit ​​plate (202), the support piece (2011) gradually tilts outward from the snap-fit ​​connector (201).

9. The connector according to claim 8, characterized in that: The snap-fit ​​connector (201) has two snap-fit ​​arms (2012) arranged opposite to each other in a first direction. Each of the snap-fit ​​arms (2012) has a plurality of snap-fit ​​platforms (2013) spaced apart along the protruding direction of the snap-fit ​​connector (201), the snap-fit ​​connector (201) being snapped onto the external carrier by one of the snap-fit ​​platforms (2013); and / or, the support pieces (2011) are two arranged opposite each other in a second direction, the first direction being perpendicular to the second direction.

10. A vehicle, characterized in that: The vehicle is equipped with a connector as described in any one of claims 1 to 9.

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