Connector and vehicle

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of connector, specifically disclose a kind of connector and vehicle, and the connector includes male connector, female connector and sealing element.First clamping structure is arranged in male main body, and first clamping structure can be clamped with vehicle sheet metal;Second clamping structure is arranged in female main body, and second clamping structure is also clamped with vehicle sheet metal, by first clamping structure and second clamping structure are clamped with vehicle sheet metal, the clamping effect of connector and vehicle sheet metal is improved, ensure that connector is not easy to separate from vehicle sheet metal, solve the clamping of the buckle on the male end of connector and vehicle sheet metal in the prior art, leading to the problem that connector is easy to separate from vehicle sheet metal.And, sealing element is sleeved in female main body, so that sealing element can be abutted with vehicle sheet metal, to realize the purpose of sealing the gap between the outer side of vehicle sheet metal and female main body, and further realize the waterproof effect between connector and vehicle sheet metal.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] A connector is a device that connects two active devices to transmit current or signals. A connector generally consists of male and female terminals that mate together. When these terminals are mated, they can transmit information or current. In existing technology, when assembling a connector, the male terminal must first be assembled from the inside of the vehicle towards the outside. After complete mating with the female terminal, the clip on the male terminal will engage with the vehicle's sheet metal, thus completing the connector installation. However, with this installation method, the connector is prone to detaching from the vehicle's sheet metal during prolonged driving or severe vibrations, thus affecting the connector's performance. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a connector and a vehicle to solve the problem in the prior art where the snap-fit ​​on the male end of the connector and the sheet metal of the vehicle make it easy for the connector to detach from the sheet metal of the vehicle.

[0004] On one hand, this utility model provides a connector, which includes: a male connector, including a male body and a first snap-fit ​​structure, the first snap-fit ​​structure being disposed on the male body and capable of snapping with a vehicle sheet metal; a female connector, including a female body and a second snap-fit ​​structure, the second snap-fit ​​structure being disposed on the female body and capable of snapping with a vehicle sheet metal, the female body and the male body being inserted into each other; and a sealing member, sleeved on the female body, the sealing member being capable of abutting against the vehicle sheet metal to seal the gap between the outer surface of the vehicle sheet metal and the female body.

[0005] As an optional technical solution for the connector, there are multiple first snap-fit ​​structures, which are distributed at intervals along the circumference of the male end body, and all of the multiple first snap-fit ​​structures snap-fit ​​with the vehicle sheet metal.

[0006] As an optional technical solution for the connector, the first snap-fit ​​structure includes a snap-fit ​​plate and a snap-fit ​​protrusion. The snap-fit ​​protrusion is connected to the snap-fit ​​plate and extends toward the outer side wall of the male end body. The snap-fit ​​plate is connected to the male end body, and the snap-fit ​​protrusion can snap-fit ​​with the vehicle sheet metal.

[0007] As an optional technical solution for the connector, the snap-fit ​​plate has a snap-fit ​​fulcrum, which is located on the side of the vehicle sheet metal facing the female connector.

[0008] As an optional technical solution for the connector, the second snap-fit ​​structure includes a first snap-fit ​​component and a second snap-fit ​​component. The first snap-fit ​​component and the second snap-fit ​​component are respectively disposed on both sides of the female end body, and both the first snap-fit ​​component and the second snap-fit ​​component can snap-fit ​​with the vehicle sheet metal.

[0009] As an optional technical solution for the connector, both the first snap-fit ​​component and the second snap-fit ​​component are snap-fit ​​fasteners.

[0010] As an optional technical solution for the connector, the seal includes a sealing body and a sealing rib. The sealing rib is disposed on the sealing body and extends toward the outer side of the sealing body (31). The sealing body is sleeved on the female end body, and the sealing rib can abut against the outer side of the vehicle sheet metal.

[0011] As an optional technical solution for the connector, the sealing body has a wire passage hole for the cable of the female end body to pass through.

[0012] As an optional technical solution for the connector, the sealing rib extends toward the outer side of the sealing body.

[0013] As an optional technical solution for the connector, the connector further includes a TPA locking structure, which can be inserted into the male connector and the female connector to place the male terminal of the male connector and the female terminal of the female connector in a final locked position.

[0014] On the other hand, the present invention provides a vehicle that includes the connector in any of the above-mentioned solutions.

[0015] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0016] This invention provides a connector comprising a male connector, a female connector, and a sealing element. The male connector includes a male body and a first snap-fit ​​structure; the female connector includes a female body and a second snap-fit ​​structure. Using this connector, the first snap-fit ​​structure is located on the male body, allowing it to engage with the vehicle's sheet metal. Simultaneously, a second snap-fit ​​structure is located on the female body, also engaging with the vehicle's sheet metal. This arrangement, with both the first and second snap-fit ​​structures engaging with the sheet metal, further improves the engagement between the connector and the sheet metal, ensuring the connector is less likely to detach. This effectively solves the problem in existing technologies where the snap-fit ​​on the male connector easily detaches from the sheet metal. Furthermore, the sealing element is fitted onto the female body, allowing it to abut against the sheet metal, thus sealing the gap between the outer surface of the sheet metal and the female body, achieving a waterproof effect between the connector and the sheet metal. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the male connector in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the male connector and the vehicle sheet metal after installation in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the female connector in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of the male connector, female connector, and vehicle sheet metal after installation in an embodiment of this utility model.

[0021] In the picture:

[0022] 1. Male connector; 11. Male body; 12. First snap-fit ​​structure; 121. Snap-fit ​​plate; 1211. Snap-fit ​​fulcrum; 122. Snap-fit ​​protrusion;

[0023] 2. Female connector; 21. Female body; 22. Second snap-fit ​​structure; 221. First snap-fit ​​component; 222. Second snap-fit ​​component;

[0024] 3. Sealing element; 31. Sealing body; 311. Wire hole; 32. Sealing rib;

[0025] 4. TPA locking structure;

[0026] 5. Vehicle sheet metal work. Detailed Implementation

[0027] The technical solution of this utility model will now be clearly and completely described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of this utility model. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0028] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of describing this utility model and for 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. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model. Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance. The terms "first position" and "second position" refer to two different positions. Moreover, "above," "on top of," and "over" the first feature in relation to the second feature includes the first feature directly above and diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "under," and "below" the first feature in relation to the second feature includes the first feature directly below and diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0029] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" 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 of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0030] The embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain this utility model, and should not be construed as limiting this utility model.

[0031] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, this embodiment provides a connector including a male connector 1, a female connector 2, and a sealing element 3. The male connector 1 includes a male body 11 and a first snap-fit ​​structure 12, which is disposed on the male body 11 and can snap onto the vehicle sheet metal 5. The female connector 2 includes a female body 21 and a second snap-fit ​​structure 22, which is disposed on the female body 21 and can snap onto the vehicle sheet metal 5. The female body 21 and the male body 11 are inserted into each other. The sealing element 3 is sleeved on the female body 21 and can abut against the vehicle sheet metal 5 to seal the gap between the outer surface of the vehicle sheet metal 5 and the female body 21.

[0032] The connector of this invention features a first snap-fit ​​structure 12 on the male end body 11, which snaps into the vehicle sheet metal 5. Simultaneously, a second snap-fit ​​structure 22 is located on the female end body 21, also snapping into the vehicle sheet metal 5. This arrangement, with both the first and second snap-fit ​​structures 12 and 22 engaging with the vehicle sheet metal 5, further enhances the connection between the connector and the sheet metal 5, preventing the connector from easily detaching. This effectively solves the problem in existing technologies where the snap-fit ​​on the male end of the connector easily detaches from the sheet metal 5. Furthermore, a sealing element 3 is fitted onto the female end body 21, allowing it to abut against the vehicle sheet metal 5, sealing the gap between the outer surface of the vehicle sheet metal 5 and the female end body 21, thus achieving a waterproof effect between the connector and the vehicle sheet metal 5.

[0033] In some embodiments, multiple first snap-fit ​​structures 12 may be provided, wherein the multiple first snap-fit ​​structures 12 are distributed at intervals along the circumference of the male end body 11, and all multiple first snap-fit ​​structures 12 snap-fit ​​with the vehicle sheet metal 5. This arrangement can further enhance the snap-fit ​​strength between the male end body 11 and the vehicle sheet metal 5.

[0034] In this embodiment, the first snap-fit ​​structure 12 includes a snap-fit ​​plate 121 and a snap-fit ​​protrusion 122. The snap-fit ​​plate 121 is connected to the male end body 11, and the snap-fit ​​protrusion 122 is connected to the snap-fit ​​plate 121 and extends toward the outer side wall of the male end body 11. This arrangement facilitates snap-fit ​​between the snap-fit ​​protrusion 122 and the vehicle sheet metal 5 when the male end body 11 is installed.

[0035] Specifically, the snap-fit ​​plate 121 has a snap-fit ​​fulcrum 1211, wherein the snap-fit ​​fulcrum 1211 is located on the side of the vehicle sheet metal 5 facing the female connector 2.

[0036] In some embodiments, the second snap-fit ​​structure 22 includes a first snap-fit ​​member 221 and a second snap-fit ​​member 222. The first snap-fit ​​member 221 and the second snap-fit ​​member 222 are respectively disposed on both sides of the female end body 21. With this arrangement, both the first snap-fit ​​member 221 and the second snap-fit ​​member 222 can snap-fit ​​with the vehicle sheet metal 5, thereby improving the snap-fit ​​strength between the female end body 21 and the vehicle sheet metal 5.

[0037] Furthermore, the first snap-fit ​​component 221 and the second snap-fit ​​component 222 are, but are not limited to, buckles, which snap-fit ​​with the vehicle sheet metal 5 to facilitate installation and disassembly.

[0038] In this embodiment, the sealing element 3 includes a sealing body 31 and a sealing rib 32. The sealing rib 32 is disposed on the sealing body 31, and the sealing body 31 is sleeved on the female end body 21, thereby realizing the connection between the sealing body 31 and the female end body 21. The sealing rib 32 abuts against the outer side of the vehicle sheet metal 5, thereby achieving a seal between the outer side of the vehicle sheet metal 5 and the female end body 21.

[0039] In some embodiments, the sealing body 31 has a wire passage hole 311, which allows the cable of the female end body 21 to pass through.

[0040] In this embodiment, the sealing rib 32 extends toward the outer side of the sealing body 31. This allows for full contact with the vehicle sheet metal 5 after contact, ensuring a sealing effect.

[0041] To enhance the connection stability between male connector 1 and female connector 2, the connector also includes a TPA locking structure 4. Inserting the TPA locking structure 4 into male connector 1 and female connector 2 verifies whether the male terminal of male connector 1 and the female terminal of female connector 2 are in the final locked position, while also increasing the holding force of the male terminal of male connector 1 and the female terminal of female connector 2. The TPA (Terminal Position Assurance) is a locking structure in the connector used to fix the terminal position, ensuring the stability of the terminal inside the connector through auxiliary locking. The TPA typically employs a snap-fit ​​mechanism or locking tab design. After the terminal is fully inserted into the connector, it is locked by flipping or snapping into the main body slot. For example, in an integrated sheath structure, the TPA is fixed by flipping the clip 90° after the terminal is inserted and snapping it into the main body slot.

[0042] This embodiment also provides a vehicle including the connector described above. In the vehicle using this invention, a first snap-fit ​​structure 12 is disposed on the male end body 11, allowing it to snap onto the vehicle sheet metal 5. Simultaneously, a second snap-fit ​​structure 22 is disposed on the female end body 21, also snapping onto the vehicle sheet metal 5. This arrangement, with both the first and second snap-fit ​​structures 12 and 22 snapping onto the vehicle sheet metal 5, further improves the snap-fit ​​effect between the connector and the vehicle sheet metal 5, ensuring the connector is less likely to detach from the vehicle sheet metal 5. This effectively solves the problem in the prior art where the snap-fit ​​on the male end of the connector easily detaches from the vehicle sheet metal 5. Furthermore, a sealing element 3 is fitted onto the female end body 21, allowing it to abut against the vehicle sheet metal 5, thereby sealing the gap between the outer surface of the vehicle sheet metal 5 and the female end body 21, achieving a waterproof effect between the connector and the vehicle sheet metal 5.

[0043] Obviously, the above embodiments of this utility model are merely examples for clearly illustrating the present utility model, and are not intended to limit the implementation of the present utility model. Those skilled in the art can make other variations or modifications based on the above description. It is neither necessary nor possible to exhaustively list all possible implementations here. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of the claims of this utility model.

Claims

1. A connector, characterized in that, include: The male connector (1) includes a male body (11) and a first snap-fit ​​structure (12), wherein the first snap-fit ​​structure (12) is disposed on the male body (11) and the first snap-fit ​​structure (12) can snap-fit ​​with the vehicle sheet metal (5); The female connector (2) includes a female body (21) and a second snap-fit ​​structure (22). The second snap-fit ​​structure (22) is disposed on the female body (21) and can snap-fit ​​with the vehicle sheet metal (5). The female body (21) and the male body (11) are plugged in and engaged. A sealing element (3) is fitted onto the female end body (21). The sealing element (3) can abut against the vehicle sheet metal (5) to seal the gap between the outer side of the vehicle sheet metal (5) and the female end body (21).

2. The connector according to claim 1, characterized in that, There are multiple first snap-fit ​​structures (12), and the multiple first snap-fit ​​structures (12) are distributed at intervals along the circumference of the male end body (11), and the multiple first snap-fit ​​structures (12) are snap-fitted to the vehicle sheet metal (5).

3. The connector according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first snap-fit ​​structure (12) includes a snap-fit ​​plate (121) and a snap-fit ​​protrusion (122). The snap-fit ​​protrusion (122) is connected to the snap-fit ​​plate (121) and extends toward the outer wall of the male end body (11). The snap-fit ​​plate (121) is connected to the male end body (11). The snap-fit ​​protrusion (122) can snap with the vehicle sheet metal (5).

4. The connector according to claim 3, characterized in that, The snap-fit ​​plate (121) has a snap-fit ​​fulcrum (1211) located on the side of the vehicle sheet metal (5) facing the female connector (2).

5. The connector according to claim 1, characterized in that, The second snap-fit ​​structure (22) includes a first snap-fit ​​member (221) and a second snap-fit ​​member (222). The first snap-fit ​​member (221) and the second snap-fit ​​member (222) are respectively disposed on both sides of the female end body (21). Both the first snap-fit ​​member (221) and the second snap-fit ​​member (222) can snap-fit ​​with the vehicle sheet metal (5).

6. The connector according to claim 5, characterized in that, Both the first snap-fit ​​component (221) and the second snap-fit ​​component (222) are snap-fit ​​fasteners.

7. The connector according to claim 1, characterized in that, The sealing element (3) includes a sealing body (31) and a sealing rib (32). The sealing rib (32) is disposed on the sealing body (31) and extends toward the outer side of the sealing body (31). The sealing body (31) is sleeved on the female end body (21). The sealing rib (32) can abut against the outer side of the vehicle sheet metal (5).

8. The connector according to claim 7, characterized in that, The sealing body (31) has a wire hole (311) for the cable of the female end body (21) to pass through.

9. The connector according to any one of claims 1-8, characterized in that, The connector also includes a TPA locking structure (4), which can be inserted into the male connector (1) and the female connector (2) to put the male terminal of the male connector (1) and the female terminal of the female connector (2) into the final locked position.

10. A vehicle, characterized in that, Includes the connector as described in any one of claims 1-9.

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