Relay and vehicle

Abstract

The application relates to the technical field of relays, and provides a relay and a vehicle. The relay comprises a shell, a first connecting piece arranged in the shell, an electromagnet, and a main contact assembly and a detection contact penetrating through the shell. The first connecting piece is provided with a second connecting piece and a magnet on two sides respectively, the magnet is arranged corresponding to the electromagnet, the main contact assembly is arranged corresponding to the two ends of the first connecting piece respectively, and the detection contact is arranged corresponding to the two ends of the second connecting piece respectively. According to the relay, the electromagnet drives the first connecting piece to move, thereby turning on the main contact assemblies at the two ends, so that the on-off control of a main circuit is realized. Meanwhile, the second connecting piece can turn on the detection contacts at the two ends along with the movement of the first connecting piece, thereby judging the working state of the relay through the on-off states of the detection contacts and the main contact assemblies, so that the working state of the relay is monitored, and the normal operation of the relay and the electrical system of the vehicle is ensured.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] In vehicle electrical systems, relays serve as core control components, capable of meeting the power supply and disconnection needs of electrical equipment under different operating conditions.

[0003] However, vehicle relays typically only control the on / off state of the main circuit. When the internal contact components of the relay experience poor contact, burning, or mechanical jamming due to prolonged use, or when the electromagnetic drive mechanism fails, the main circuit may fail to conduct or disconnect properly even if the relay receives a control command. The proper functioning of the relay can only be indirectly determined by the operating status of subsequent electrical equipment; the relay's own operating status cannot be directly monitored, leading to potential safety risks in the vehicle's electrical system. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of this, this application aims to provide a relay to improve the safety of vehicle electrical systems.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution of this application is implemented as follows: A relay for use in a vehicle includes a housing, a first connector disposed in the housing, an electromagnet, and a main contact assembly and a detection contact disposed through the housing; The first connector has a second connector and a magnet on each side. The magnet is provided corresponding to the electromagnet. The main contact assembly is provided at each end of the first connector, and the detection contact is provided at each end of the second connector. When the electromagnet is energized, it can drive the first connector and the second connector to move through the magnet, and cause the first connector to conduct the main contact assembly at both ends, and cause the second connector to conduct the detection contact at both ends.

[0006] Furthermore, the first connector is provided with a guide hole, and the housing is provided with a guide post that slides through the guide hole, and the first connector moves under the guidance of the guide post.

[0007] Furthermore, the first connector has a limiting groove on its side wall, the limiting groove is connected to the guide hole, and the guide post has a limiting protrusion that is slidably disposed in the limiting groove.

[0008] Furthermore, each of the main contact components includes a first contact and a second contact disposed on both sides of the first connector, and the first connector can conduct the first contact at both ends or the second contact at both ends when it moves. And / or, each of the detection contacts includes a body and two connection ends connected to the body, a portion of the body extending outside the housing, and the two connection ends being located on opposite sides of the second connector.

[0009] Furthermore, the housing is provided with a reset mechanism, which includes a pushing member, a fixing plate disposed on the inner wall of the housing, and an elastic member disposed between the pushing member and the fixing plate; the first connecting member is provided with abutting post, and the pushing member is provided with a V-shaped first abutting groove; when the first connecting member moves, the abutting post abuts against the groove wall of the first abutting groove, and can cause the pushing member to compress the elastic member, and when the elastic member releases energy, the first connecting member can reset to the bottom of the first abutting groove.

[0010] Furthermore, the inner wall of the housing is provided with a groove extending along a preset path, and the pusher is provided with a slider that is slidably disposed in the groove.

[0011] Furthermore, the bottom of the first abutment groove is provided with a groove, and the abutment post located at the bottom of the first abutment groove can be locked in the groove.

[0012] Furthermore, the first connector is provided with a transmission component, and the two ends of the transmission component are respectively provided with the second connector and the magnet; the transmission component is provided with a through hole for the abutment post to pass through, and when the transmission component moves under the drive of the magnet, the transmission component causes the first connector to move synchronously through the abutment post.

[0013] Furthermore, the through hole is an elongated hole, and the pushing member is provided with abutting protrusions, and the transmission member is provided with a second abutting groove in the shape of a V; when the transmission member moves under the drive of the magnet, the groove wall of the second abutting groove can push against the abutting protrusions and cause the abutting post to disengage from the groove.

[0014] Compared with related technologies, this application has the following advantages: (1) The relay described in this application, through the arrangement of an electromagnet, a first connector, and a magnet on the first connector, allows the energized electromagnet to drive the first connector to move via the magnet, thereby connecting the main contact components at both ends to achieve on / off control of the main circuit and meet the power supply and off-power requirements of related electrical equipment. At the same time, the second connector can connect the detection contacts at both ends as the first connector moves. Thus, by detecting the conduction state of the contacts and the main contact components, the working state of the relay can be determined, so as to monitor the working state of the relay, ensure the normal operation of the relay and the vehicle electrical system, and thereby improve the safety of the vehicle electrical system.

[0015] (2) Through the cooperation of the guide hole and the guide post, the guide post can provide precise guidance for the movement of the first connector, prevent the first connector from deviating, shaking or jamming, ensure the stability of the movement of the first connector, and avoid poor contact of the contact due to the deviation of the first connector, thereby improving the reliability of the main contact assembly.

[0016] (3) By using the combination of the limiting groove and the limiting protrusion, the limiting groove restricts the movement of the first connector along the guide post to avoid excessive contact pressure between the first connector and the main contact assembly, which would cause the main contact assembly to be over-compressed and damaged, thus ensuring the overall service life of the relay.

[0017] (4) By setting a first contact and a second contact, when the first connector is driven by the electromagnet to move in different directions, it can conduct the first contact or the second contact, thereby realizing the on / off control of different circuits. By setting the main body and connecting section in the detection contact, the main body extends outside the housing, which facilitates the connection of the detection contact with the external monitoring circuit. At the same time, the connecting ends are set on both sides of the second connector, ensuring that the second connector, which moves with the first connector, can stably conduct the detection contact, thus ensuring the stability of the relay working status monitoring.

[0018] (5) Through the cooperative arrangement of the pusher and the elastic element, the abutment post on the first connector can push against the groove wall of the first abutment groove, causing the pusher to move and compress the elastic element to reserve power for subsequent reset. By setting the V-shaped first abutment groove, when the elastic element releases energy, the groove wall of the first abutment groove can guide the abutment post to move towards the bottom of the groove and drive the abutment post to the bottom of the first abutment groove, ensuring that the first connector can be reset to the initial position, avoiding the first connector from not being completely disconnected from the main contact assembly, or preventing the first connector from shaking in the housing and causing the main contact assembly to mis-connect, thereby improving the power-off safety of the relay.

[0019] (6) By setting the slide groove, the slider on the pusher can slide in the slide groove, so that the slide groove plays a guiding role for the pusher, improves the smoothness of the pusher's movement, and ensures that the pusher can drive the first connecting member to reset.

[0020] (7) By setting a groove, the abutment post can be locked in the groove to lock the first connector, further preventing the abutment post from shifting in the first abutment groove due to vehicle vibration and bumps, so as to prevent the main contact assembly from being mis-connected due to the movement of the first connector with the abutment post, thereby further improving the power-off safety of the relay.

[0021] (8) By setting up a transmission component, a mounting base is provided for the second connector and the magnet. When the electromagnet drives the magnet to move, the magnet can drive the first connector and the second connector to move synchronously through the transmission component, thereby realizing the conduction of the main contact assembly and the detection contact.

[0022] (9) By setting the second abutment groove, when the transmission component moves, the groove wall of the second abutment groove can push against the abutment protrusion, causing the abutment protrusion to move away from the abutment post, thereby causing the abutment post to disengage from the groove and unlocking the first connector, thus avoiding deformation and wear between the abutment post and the groove when the first connector moves. Furthermore, by setting the through hole as an elongated hole, a certain amount of movement play is provided for the transmission component. After the transmission component unlocks the first connector, the side wall of the through hole can abut against the abutment post, thereby causing the transmission component to drive the first connector to move, ensuring the continuity of the unlocking and movement of the first connector.

[0023] Another object of this application is to provide a vehicle that is a straddle-type vehicle and is equipped with the relay described above.

[0024] The vehicle and / or relay 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 internal structure of the relay described in the embodiments of this application; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the pushing member when the first connecting member is reset according to the embodiments of this application; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the pusher after the first connector is unlocked, as described in the embodiments of this application. Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the transmission component described in the embodiments of this application; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the relay when the first connector described in the embodiment of this application is reset; Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the internal structure of the relay when the first connector described in the embodiments of this application is unlocked; Figure 7 A schematic diagram of the structure of the first connector and the pusher when the first connector is unlocked according to the embodiments of this application; Figure 8 A schematic diagram of the internal structure of the relay when the main contact is turned on, as described in the embodiments of this application; Figure 9 A schematic diagram of the structure of the first connector and the pusher when the main contact is turned on according to the embodiments of this application; Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures: 1. Housing; 101. Fixing plate; 1011. Elastic element; 102. Guide post; 1021. Limiting protrusion; 103. Slide groove; 2. First connecting component; 201. Guide hole; 202. Limiting groove; 203. Abutment post; 3. Electromagnet; 4. Second connector; 5. Magnet; 6. Main contact assembly; 601. First contact; 602. Second contact; 7. Detection contact; 701. Main body; 702. Connection end; 8. Pushing component; 801. Body; 8011. Abutting protrusion; 802. Abutting piece; 8021. First abutting groove; 8022. Groove; 803. Sliding block; 9. Transmission component; 901. Through hole; 902. Second abutment groove. 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 relay used in a vehicle.

[0033] In related technologies, vehicle relays typically only control the on / off state of the main circuit. When the internal contact components of the relay experience poor contact, burning, or mechanical jamming due to prolonged use, or when the electromagnetic drive mechanism fails, the main circuit may fail to conduct or disconnect normally even if the relay receives a control command.

[0034] The system can only indirectly determine whether the relay is working properly by observing the malfunctions of subsequent electrical equipment, and cannot directly monitor the working status of the relay itself, which leads to potential safety risks in the vehicle's electrical system.

[0035] In view of this, in order to overcome the shortcomings of the related technology, the relay in this embodiment combines... Figure 1 , Figure 5 and Figure 8 As shown, the overall design includes a housing 1, a first connector 2 and an electromagnet 3 disposed in the housing 1, and a main contact assembly 6 and a detection contact 7 disposed through the housing 1.

[0036] The first connector 2 has a second connector 4 and a magnet 5 on each side. The magnet 5 is provided with an electromagnet 3. The first connector 2 has a main contact assembly 6 at each end and a detection contact 7 at each end.

[0037] Furthermore, when the electromagnet 3 is energized, it can drive the first connector 2 and the second connector 4 to move through the magnet 5, and cause the first connector 2 to conduct the main contact assembly 6 at both ends, and cause the second connector 4 to conduct the detection contact 7 at both ends.

[0038] Therefore, through the arrangement of electromagnet 3, first connector 2, and magnet 5 on first connector 2, the energized electromagnet 3 can drive the first connector 2 to move via magnet 5, thereby activating the main contact assembly 6 at both ends to achieve on / off control of the main circuit and meet the power supply and off-power requirements of related electrical equipment. Simultaneously, the second connector 4 can activate the detection contacts 7 at both ends as the first connector 2 moves. Thus, by detecting the conduction state of the contact 7 and the main contact assembly 6, the operating state of the relay can be determined, facilitating monitoring of the relay's operating status and ensuring the normal operation of the relay and the vehicle's electrical system, thereby improving the safety of the vehicle's electrical system.

[0039] Based on the above overview, specifically in this embodiment, if both the detection contact 7 and the main contact assembly 6 are on or both are off, the relay operates normally. If the detection contact 7 is on and the main contact assembly 6 is off, there is a fault of poor contact between the first connector 2 and the main contact assembly 6. If the detection contact 7 is off and the main contact assembly 6 is on, there is a fault of adhesion between the first connector 2 and the main contact assembly 6, or poor contact between the second connector 4 and the detection contact 7. Therefore, the operating state of the relay can be monitored and determined based on the on / off state of both the detection contact 7 and the main contact assembly 6.

[0040] Furthermore, in specific implementation, the first connector 2 and the second connector 4 of this embodiment extend along the first direction, and the main contact assembly 6 and the detection contact 7 are respectively located at both ends of the first direction. Simultaneously, the electromagnet 3 can drive the first connector 2 to move along the second direction, which is perpendicular to the first direction.

[0041] In addition, to facilitate the connection of the relay with the external main circuit and detection circuit, in this embodiment, the main contact assembly 6 and the detection contact 7 are provided with threaded holes at one end extending outside the relay housing 1. By setting the threaded holes, bolts can be screwed into the corresponding threaded holes to press the end of the external wire harness tightly onto the corresponding main contact assembly 6 or detection contact 7. This is convenient to operate and has a good fixing effect, making it easy to install the relay.

[0042] Meanwhile, since the electromagnet 3 needs to be energized to drive the magnet 5 to move, the coil of the electromagnet 3 in this embodiment also has a terminal extending to the outside of the housing 1 for connecting to an external relay control circuit. The electromagnet 3 in this embodiment is a conventional electromagnet 3 assembly for controlling relay operation, which is well known to those skilled in the art. Therefore, the terminal of the electromagnet 3 coil is not shown in the drawings, and its specific structure will not be described in detail here.

[0043] Combination Figure 1 , Figure 5 As shown, in some exemplary embodiments, the first connector 2 is provided with a guide hole 201, and the housing 1 is provided with a guide post 102 that slides through the guide hole 201, and the first connector 2 moves under the guidance of the guide post 102.

[0044] With the cooperation of the guide hole 201 and the guide post 102, the guide post 102 can provide precise guidance for the movement of the first connector 2, prevent the first connector 2 from deviating, shaking or getting stuck, ensure the stability of the movement of the first connector 2, and avoid poor contact of the contact points due to the deviation of the first connector 2, thereby improving the reliability of the main contact assembly 6 conduction.

[0045] In specific implementation, in order to further improve the stability of the first connector 2 when it moves, the guide hole 201 in this embodiment is configured as two holes and located at one end close to the main contact assembly 6, so as to guide the two ends of the first connector 2 and ensure that the two ends of the first connector 2 can synchronously contact the corresponding main contact assembly 6 when the first connector 2 moves.

[0046] Continue to combine Figure 1 , Figure 5 As shown, in some exemplary embodiments, the first connector 2 has a limiting groove 202 on its side wall, the limiting groove 202 is connected to the guide hole 201, and the guide post 102 has a limiting protrusion 1021 that is slidably disposed in the limiting groove 202.

[0047] By using the combination of the limiting groove 202 and the limiting protrusion 202, the limiting groove 202 restricts the movement of the first connector 2 along the guide post 102, so as to avoid excessive contact pressure between the first connector 2 and the main contact assembly 6, which would cause the main contact assembly 6 to be over-compressed and damaged, thus ensuring the overall service life of the relay.

[0048] Combination Figure 6 As shown, in some exemplary embodiments, each end main contact assembly 6 includes a first contact 601 and a second contact 602 respectively disposed on both sides of the first connector 2, and the first connector 2 can conduct the first contact 601 or the second contact 602 at both ends when it moves.

[0049] The first contact 601 and the second contact 602 are connected to different circuits respectively. By setting the first contact 601 and the second contact 602, when the first connector 2 is driven by the electromagnet 3 to move in different directions, it can conduct the first contact 601 or the second contact 602, thereby realizing the on and off control of different circuits.

[0050] In some exemplary embodiments, each end detection contact 7 includes a body 701 and two connecting ends 702 connected to the body 701, a portion of the body 701 extending outside the housing 1, and the two connecting ends 702 being disposed on opposite sides of the second connector 4.

[0051] By setting the main body 701 and the connecting section in the detection contact 7, the main body 701 extends outside the housing 1, which facilitates the connection of the detection contact 7 with the external monitoring circuit. At the same time, the connecting ends 702 are respectively located on both sides of the second connecting member 4, ensuring that the second connecting member 4, which moves with the first connecting member 2, can stably conduct the detection contact 7, thus ensuring the stability of the relay working status monitoring.

[0052] In a specific implementation, the two poles of the magnet 5 in this embodiment are arranged along the second direction. When the electromagnet 3 is energized and changes the polarity of one end facing the magnet 5, it can drive the magnet 5 away from or close to the electromagnet 3, thereby driving the first connector 2 to move along the second direction to respectively connect the first contact 601 and the second contact 602.

[0053] Combination Figure 1 , Figure 5 As shown, in some exemplary embodiments, the housing 1 is provided with a reset mechanism, which includes a pusher 8, a fixing plate 101 disposed on the inner wall of the housing 1, and an elastic member 1011 disposed between the pusher 8 and the fixing plate 101.

[0054] Among them, combined Figure 2 and Figure 3As shown, the first connecting member 2 is provided with an abutment post 203, and the pushing member 8 is provided with a V-shaped first abutment groove 8021. When the first connecting member 2 moves, the abutment post 203 abuts against the groove wall of the first abutment groove 8021, which can compress the elastic member 1011 of the pushing member 8. When the elastic member 1011 releases energy, the first connecting member 2 can return to the bottom of the groove of the first abutment groove 8021.

[0055] With the cooperation of the pusher 8 and the elastic member 1011, the abutment post 203 on the first connector 2 can push against the groove wall of the first abutment groove 8021, causing the pusher 8 to move, thereby compressing the elastic member 1011 and reserving power for subsequent reset.

[0056] Meanwhile, by setting a V-shaped first abutment groove 8021, when the elastic member 1011 releases energy, the groove wall of the first abutment groove 8021 can guide the abutment post 203 to move towards the bottom of the groove, and drive the abutment post 203 to move to the bottom of the first abutment groove 8021, ensuring that the first connector 2 can be reset to the initial position, avoiding the first connector 2 from not being completely disconnected from the main contact assembly 6, or preventing the first connector 2 from shaking in the housing 1 and causing the main contact assembly 6 to mis-connect, thereby improving the power-off safety of the relay.

[0057] In specific implementation, the pushing member 8 of this embodiment includes a body 801 and two abutting pieces 802 disposed on the side of the body 801 facing the abutting post 203. The body 801 has a channel extending along a first direction for the first connecting member 2 to pass through. The two abutting pieces 802 are respectively disposed on two opposite sides of the first connecting member 2, and each of the two abutting pieces 802 has a first abutting groove 8021 on its end facing the abutting post 203. Furthermore, the abutting post 203 is configured to be disposed on both sides of the first connecting member 2, corresponding one-to-one with the two abutting pieces 802, to ensure balance when the abutting post 203 pushes against the first abutting groove 8021.

[0058] Furthermore, the fixing plate in this embodiment is provided with a through hole for the first connecting member 2 to pass through, and the elastic member 1011 is a spring arranged around the first connecting member 2, so as to reduce the space occupied by the reset assembly in the housing 1 and improve the compactness of the relay. Further, a protruding edge extending outward from the body 801 is formed at one end of the body 801 facing the fixing plate, and the spring abuts against the protruding edge, thereby increasing the contact area between the pushing member 8 and the spring and improving the stability of the contact between the spring and the pushing member 8.

[0059] Furthermore, in this embodiment, two reset mechanisms are configured to be arranged opposite each other. In this case, the two pushing members 8 in the two reset mechanisms are arranged opposite each other. When the first connecting member 2 is in the reset state, the abutting pieces 802 on the two pushing members 8 are staggered, so that the abutting post 203 can be located at the bottom of the first abutting groove 8021 on the two pushing members 8, so as to ensure the positioning effect of the abutting post 203 and ensure the stability of the first connecting member 2 in the reset state.

[0060] Combination Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 5 As shown, in some exemplary embodiments, the inner wall of the housing 1 is provided with a groove 103 extending along a preset path, and the pusher 8 is provided with a slider 803 that is slidably disposed in the groove 103.

[0061] By setting the slide groove 103, the slider 803 on the pusher 8 can slide in the slide groove 103, so that the slide groove 103 plays a guiding role for the pusher 8, improving the smoothness of the movement of the pusher 8, and constraining the movement trajectory of the pusher 8, so as to prevent the pusher 8 from moving in the height direction following the first connecting member 2, thereby ensuring that the pusher 8 can drive the first connecting member 2 to reset.

[0062] In specific implementation, the slide groove of this embodiment extends along the length direction of the first connecting member 2. Simultaneously, the slider 803 of this embodiment is rectangular and is disposed on the aforementioned convex edge. When the slider 803 slides in the slide groove 103, it can not only slide along the first direction but also restrict the rotation of the abutting member 8. This prevents the abutting member 8 from rotating when the abutting post 203 pushes against the groove wall of the first abutting groove 8021, thereby ensuring the stable operation of the reset mechanism.

[0063] Combination Figure 2 , Figure 3 As shown, in some exemplary embodiments, the bottom of the first abutment groove 8021 is provided with a groove 8022, and the abutment post 203 located at the bottom of the first abutment groove 8021 can be engaged in the groove 8022.

[0064] By setting the groove 8022, the abutment post 203 can be locked in the groove 8022 to lock the first connector 2, further preventing the abutment post 203 from shifting in the first abutment groove 8021 due to vehicle vibration and bumps, so as to prevent the first connector 2 from moving with the abutment post 203 and causing the main contact assembly 6 to mis-connect, thereby further improving the power-off safety of the relay.

[0065] In specific implementation, the abutment post 203 in this embodiment is a cylinder to reduce friction between the abutment post 203 and the first abutment groove 8021, thereby ensuring the reliability of the reset mechanism and extending the service life of the reset structure. Based on this, the groove 8022 in this embodiment is a semi-circular groove. When the first connecting member 2 is in the reset state, the semi-circular grooves on the two pushing members 8 can clamp the abutment post 203 in the first direction, thereby preventing the abutment post 203 from moving in the second direction, further improving the locking effect on the first connecting member 2.

[0066] Combination Figure 4 , Figure 5 and Figure 8 As shown, in some exemplary embodiments, the first connecting member 2 is provided with a transmission member 9, and the two ends of the transmission member 9 are respectively provided with a second connecting member 4 and a magnet 5. The transmission member 9 is provided with a through hole 901 for the abutment post 203 to pass through, and when the transmission member 9 moves under the drive of the magnet 5, the transmission member 9 causes the first connecting member 2 to move synchronously through the abutment post 203.

[0067] By setting the transmission component 9, a mounting base is provided for the second connector 4 and the magnet 5. When the electromagnet 3 drives the magnet 5 to move, the magnet 5 can drive the first connector 2 and the second connector 4 to move synchronously through the transmission component 9, thereby realizing the conduction of the main contact assembly 6 and the detection contact 7.

[0068] In practical implementation, the magnet 5 and the second connecting member 4 pass through the upper and lower ends of the transmission member 9, and the transmission member 9 has a channel for the first connecting member 2 and the pushing member 8 to pass through. Through holes 901 are provided on two opposite sides of the transmission member 9, corresponding one-to-one with the two abutting posts 203, and the through holes 901 communicate with the channel. The abutting posts 203 on the first connecting member 2 can be inserted into the through holes 901 from the inside of the channel. Thus, the through holes 901 on the transmission member 9 can simultaneously support the two abutting posts 203 to ensure the balance of the first connecting member 2. At the same time, the channel on the transmission member 9 prevents interference between the transmission member 9 and the first connecting member 2 and the pushing member 8, and also helps to improve the compactness of the relay.

[0069] It is understandable that when the electromagnet 3 is energized and drives the first connecting member 2 to move, the abutment post 203 will be blocked by the groove 8022 on the pushing member 8 due to the presence of the groove 8022, thus preventing it from moving in the second direction. Furthermore, when the magnet 5 is subjected to excessive magnetic force from the electromagnet 3, the pressure of the abutment post 203 contacting the groove 8022 is too great, which may easily lead to damage to the abutment post 203 and the groove 8022.

[0070] Therefore, in combination Figures 5 to 9 As shown, and it should be noted that the elastic element 1011 is not in Figures 5 to 9As shown, in some exemplary embodiments, the through hole 901 is an elongated hole that extends along a second direction. The pusher 8 has an abutment protrusion 8011, and the transmission member 9 has a V-shaped second abutment groove 902. When the transmission member 9 moves under the drive of the magnet 5, the groove wall of the second abutment groove 902 can push against the abutment protrusion 8011, causing the abutment post 203 to disengage from the groove 8022.

[0071] By providing the second abutment groove 902, when the transmission member 9 moves, the groove wall of the second abutment groove 902 can push against the abutment protrusion 8011, causing the abutment protrusion 8011 to move away from the abutment post 203, thereby disengaging the abutment post 203 from the groove 8022 and unlocking the first connector 2. This prevents deformation and wear between the abutment post 203 and the groove 8022 when the first connector 2 moves. Furthermore, by setting the through hole 901 as an elongated hole, a certain amount of movement play is provided for the transmission member 9. After the transmission member 9 unlocks the first connector 2, the side wall of the through hole 901 can abut against the abutment post 203, thereby causing the transmission member 9 to drive the first connector 2 to move, ensuring the continuity of the unlocking and movement of the first connector 2.

[0072] In specific implementation, the push member 8 of this embodiment is provided with abutment protrusions 8011 on both opposite sides. The abutment protrusions 8011 can abut against the groove wall of the second abutment groove 902, so that the transmission member 9 can drive the push member 8 to move through the abutment protrusions 8011. Specifically, the abutment protrusions 8011 are provided with arc-shaped abutment surfaces for abutting against the second abutment groove 902, so as to reduce the friction between the second abutment groove 902 and the abutment protrusions 8011, improve smoothness, reduce the wear of the transmission member 9 and the push member 8, and improve the overall service life of the relay.

[0073] It is worth mentioning that the pushing member 8 and the transmission member 9 in this embodiment can be made of conventional engineering plastics known to those skilled in the art. While ensuring that the pushing member 8 and the transmission member 9 have good structural strength, they can also have a certain self-lubricating effect, thereby reducing the wear of the pushing member 8 and the transmission member 9, and have a good insulation effect, so as to improve the reliability of the relay.

[0074] It is worth noting that, regarding the relay in this embodiment, based on the above exemplary implementations, in specific implementation, as a preferred embodiment, it is still […]. Figures 1 to 9 As shown, it may include, for example, a housing 1, a first connector 2 disposed in the housing 1, an electromagnet 3, and a main contact assembly 6 and a detection contact 7 disposed through the housing 1.

[0075] The first connector 2 has a second connector 4 and a magnet 5 on each side. The magnet 5 corresponds to the electromagnet 3. Main contact assemblies 6 are provided at both ends of the first connector 2, and detection contacts 7 are provided at both ends of the second connector 4. When the electromagnet 3 is energized, it can drive the first connector 2 and the second connector 4 to move through the magnet 5, so that the first connector 2 can conduct the main contact assemblies 6 at both ends, and the second connector 4 can conduct the detection contacts 7 at both ends.

[0076] Furthermore, the first connector 2 is provided with a guide hole 201, and the housing 1 is provided with a guide post 102 that slides through the guide hole 201. The first connector 2 moves under the guidance of the guide post 102. The side wall of the first connector 2 is provided with a limiting groove 202, which communicates with the guide hole 201, and the guide post 102 is provided with a limiting protrusion 1021 that slides in the limiting groove 202.

[0077] Additionally, the housing 1 is equipped with a reset mechanism, which includes a pushing member 8, a fixing plate 101 disposed on the inner wall of the housing 1, and an elastic member 1011 disposed between the pushing member 8 and the fixing plate 101. The first connecting member 2 is provided with a pressing post 203, and the pushing member 8 is provided with a V-shaped first pressing groove 8021. When the first connecting member 2 moves, the pressing post 203 presses against the groove wall of the first pressing groove 8021, which can cause the pushing member 8 to compress the elastic member 1011. When the elastic member 1011 releases its energy, the first connecting member 2 can reset to the bottom of the first pressing groove 8021.

[0078] Furthermore, the first connecting member 2 is provided with a transmission member 9, and the two ends of the transmission member 9 are respectively provided with a second connecting member 4 and a magnet 5. The transmission member 9 is provided with a through hole 901 for the abutment post 203 to pass through, and when the transmission member 9 moves under the drive of the magnet 5, the transmission member 9 causes the first connecting member 2 to move synchronously through the abutment post 203. The through hole 901 is an elongated hole, and the abutment member 8 is provided with an abutment protrusion 8011, and the transmission member 9 is provided with a V-shaped second abutment groove 902.

[0079] Furthermore, the bottom of the first abutment groove 8021 is provided with a groove 8022, and the abutment post 203 located at the bottom of the first abutment groove 8021 can be locked in the groove 8022. When the transmission member 9 moves under the drive of the magnet 5, the groove wall of the second abutment groove 902 can push against the protrusion 8011 and cause the abutment post 203 to disengage from the groove 8022.

[0080] In the preferred embodiment of the relay described above, the specific configuration and arrangement of the first connecting member 2, the transmission member 9, the reset mechanism, 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 first connecting member 2, the transmission member 9, the reset mechanism, etc. can also be referred to the descriptions in the above exemplary embodiments.

[0081] The relay in this embodiment adopts the design described above. Through the electromagnet 3, the first connector 2, and the magnet 5 on the first connector 2, the energized electromagnet 3 can drive the first connector 2 to move via the magnet 5, thereby activating the main contact assembly 6 at both ends. This enables on / off control of the main circuit, meeting the power supply and de-energization requirements of related electrical equipment. Simultaneously, the second connector 4 can move with the first connector 2 to activate the detection contacts 7 at both ends. Therefore, by detecting the conduction state of the detection contacts 7 and the main contact assembly 6, the operating state of the relay can be determined. This facilitates monitoring of the relay's operating status, enabling timely detection of relay malfunctions, ensuring the normal operation of the relay and the vehicle's electrical system, and thus improving the safety of the vehicle's electrical system.

[0082] An embodiment of the second aspect of this application provides a vehicle, which is a straddle-type vehicle, and the vehicle is equipped with the relay described above. In this embodiment, the straddle-type vehicle is generally a motorcycle.

[0083] In this embodiment, the vehicle uses the aforementioned relay configuration to monitor the relay's operational status, ensuring the normal operation of the relay and the vehicle's electrical system. It also enables timely detection of relay malfunctions, facilitating subsequent fault diagnosis and repair, thereby improving the safety of the vehicle's electrical system.

[0084] 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 relay used in a vehicle, characterized in that: Includes a housing (1), a first connector (2) disposed in the housing (1), an electromagnet (3), and a main contact assembly (6) and a detection contact (7) disposed through the housing (1); The first connector (2) is provided with a second connector (4) and a magnet (5) on both sides respectively. The magnet (5) is provided corresponding to the electromagnet (3). The main contact assembly (6) is provided at both ends of the first connector (2), and the detection contact (7) is provided at both ends of the second connector (4). When the electromagnet (3) is energized, it can drive the first connector (2) and the second connector (4) to move through the magnet (5), and cause the first connector (2) to conduct the main contact assembly (6) at both ends, and cause the second connector (4) to conduct the detection contact (7) at both ends.

2. The relay according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first connector (2) is provided with a guide hole (201), and the housing (1) is provided with a guide post (102) that slides through the guide hole (201). The first connector (2) moves under the guidance of the guide post (102).

3. The relay according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first connector (2) has a limiting groove on its side wall. The limiting groove (202) is connected to the guide hole (201), and the guide post has a limiting protrusion (1021) that is slidably disposed in the limiting groove (202).

4. The relay according to claim 1, characterized in that: Each of the main contact components (6) includes a first contact (601) and a second contact (602) respectively disposed on both sides of the first connector (2), and the first connector (2) can conduct the first contact (601) at both ends or the second contact (602) at both ends when it moves. And / or, each of the detection contacts (7) includes a body (701) and two connection ends (702) connected to the body (701), a portion of the body (701) extending outside the housing (1), and the two connection ends (702) being located on opposite sides of the second connector (4).

5. The relay according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: The housing (1) is provided with a reset mechanism, which includes a pusher (8), a fixing plate (101) disposed on the inner wall of the housing (1), and an elastic member (1011) disposed between the pusher (8) and the fixing plate (101). The first connector (2) is provided with an abutment post (203), and the pusher (8) is provided with a first abutment groove (8021) in a V shape. When the first connector (2) moves, the abutting post (203) abuts against the groove wall of the first abutting groove (8021) and can cause the abutting member (8) to compress the elastic member (1011). When the elastic member (1011) releases energy, the first connector (2) can return to the bottom of the first abutting groove (8021).

6. The relay according to claim 5, characterized in that: The inner wall of the housing (1) is provided with a groove (103) extending along a preset path, and the pusher (8) is provided with a slider (803) that slides in the groove (103).

7. The relay according to claim 5, characterized in that: The bottom of the first abutment groove (8021) is provided with a groove (8022), and the abutment post (203) located at the bottom of the first abutment groove (8021) can be locked in the groove (8022).

8. The relay according to claim 7, characterized in that: The first connector (2) is provided with a transmission component (9), and the two ends of the transmission component (9) are respectively provided with the second connector (4) and the magnet (5); The transmission member (9) is provided with a through hole (901) through which the abutment post (203) passes, and when the transmission member (9) moves under the drive of the magnet (5), the transmission member (9) causes the first connecting member (2) to move synchronously through the abutment post (203).

9. The relay according to claim 8, characterized in that: The through hole (901) is an elongated hole, and the pusher (8) is provided with an abutment protrusion (8011), and the transmission member (9) is provided with a second abutment groove (902) in a V shape. When the transmission component (9) moves under the drive of the magnet (5), the groove wall of the second abutment groove (902) can push against the abutment protrusion (8011) and cause the abutment post (203) to dislodge from the groove (8022).

10. A vehicle, characterized in that: The vehicle is a straddle-type vehicle, and the vehicle is equipped with a relay as described in any one of claims 1 to 9.

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