housing

Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of shell for protecting metal row, it is characterized in that, including first half shell and second half shell, the first half shell and the second half shell can be combined to accommodate the end of the metal row in the shell, first through hole is provided on the first half shell, terminal can pass through the first through hole from the outside of the first half shell and be connected with the metal row accommodated in the shell, second through hole is provided on the second half shell, wherein, when the first half shell is combined with the second half shell, the first through hole and the second through hole are mutually aligned.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of electric vehicle charging sockets, specifically to a housing for protecting metal bars, and more particularly to a housing that achieves protection of metal bars through an integrated structure. Background Technology

[0002] In existing technologies, the metal busbars in electric vehicle charging sockets are typically protected by a housing assembled from multiple parts. This multi-part assembly structure usually requires a large number of components, leading to complex assembly processes and high production costs. Loose connections or poor sealing between the components can also affect the protective effect on the metal busbars. Furthermore, the complex structure of this type of housing hinders rapid installation and maintenance. Therefore, there is an urgent need for a simple, integrated housing with fewer parts that can fully protect the metal busbars. Utility Model Content

[0003] In order to overcome the above-mentioned or other defects in the prior art, this utility model proposes a housing for protecting metal bars. Through an integrated structural design, the number of parts is reduced, the assembly process is simplified, and the complete protection of the metal bars is achieved at the same time.

[0004] According to one aspect of the present invention, a housing is provided for protecting a metal busbar, characterized in that it includes a first half-shell and a second half-shell, the first half-shell and the second half-shell being capable of being joined together to accommodate the end of the metal busbar in the housing, the first half-shell being provided with a first through hole, a terminal being capable of passing through the first through hole from the outside of the first half-shell and connecting to the metal busbar accommodated in the housing, the second half-shell being provided with a second through hole, wherein when the first half-shell and the second half-shell are joined together, the first through hole and the second through hole are aligned with each other.

[0005] In one exemplary embodiment, the first half-shell and the second half-shell are joined together by a snap-fit ​​assembly.

[0006] In one exemplary embodiment, the snap-fit ​​assembly includes a plurality of snap-fit ​​members disposed on the outer periphery of the first half-shell and the second half-shell, respectively.

[0007] In one exemplary embodiment, the first through hole of the first half-shell is provided with an outwardly projecting first flange.

[0008] In one exemplary embodiment, a plurality of support ribs are provided on the outer periphery of the first flange.

[0009] In one exemplary embodiment, the support rib is shaped like a right-angled triangle.

[0010] In one exemplary embodiment, the second through-hole of the second half-shell is provided with an outwardly projecting second flange, which can be closed by a cover.

[0011] In one exemplary embodiment, the cover is engaged with the second flange by a snap-fit.

[0012] In one exemplary embodiment, a first limiting portion is provided at the inner periphery of the first half-shell, and a recessed portion is provided at the outer periphery of the end of the metal bar. When the first half-shell and the second half-shell are joined together, the first limiting portion protrudes from the periphery toward the interior of the shell and can protrude into the recessed portion at the end of the metal bar, thereby confining the metal bar to a suitable position within the shell.

[0013] In one exemplary embodiment, a second limiting portion is provided at the inner periphery of the second half-shell. When the first half-shell and the second half-shell are joined together, the first limiting portion and the second limiting portion are aligned to form a limiting protrusion. The limiting protrusion protrudes from the periphery toward the interior of the shell and can protrude into the recess of the end of the metal strip, thereby limiting the metal strip to a suitable position within the shell.

[0014] In one exemplary embodiment, the first half-shell and the second half-shell are connected by a first flexible connector, the two ends of which are integrally formed with the first half-shell and the second half-shell, respectively.

[0015] In one exemplary embodiment, the first flexible connector is an elongated strip.

[0016] In one exemplary embodiment, the second flange is connected to the cover via a second flexible connector, the two ends of which are integrally formed with the second flange and the cover, respectively.

[0017] In one exemplary embodiment, the second flexible connector is an elongated strip.

[0018] In one exemplary embodiment, the housing is made entirely of the same material as a single piece.

[0019] In the foregoing exemplary embodiments of the present invention, the housing for protecting the metal busbar, through its integrated structural design, reduces the number of individual parts, simplifies the assembly process, and simultaneously achieves complete protection of the metal busbar. Furthermore, because the housing has an opening for tools to access the aluminum busbar, in the event of a failure in the aluminum busbar or its connected terminals, only the aluminum busbar or terminals need to be replaced without disassembling the two halves of the housing surrounding the metal busbar. In addition, the snap-fit ​​structure between the two halves of the housing allows for repeated assembly and disassembly of the two halves, thereby facilitating the removal of the housing from the aluminum busbar and enabling reuse of the housing. Attached Figure Description

[0020] To make the objectives, features, and advantages of this utility model more apparent and understandable, the utility model will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments, wherein:

[0021] Figure 1 This is a view of a configuration of a housing according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, wherein the first half-shell and the second half-shell of the housing are not joined together, and the external structure of the first half-shell and the second half-shell is shown.

[0022] Figure 2 This is another view of a configuration of a housing according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, wherein the first half-shell and the second half-shell of the housing are not joined together, and the internal structure of the first half-shell and the second half-shell is shown.

[0023] Figure 3 This is a view of another configuration of the housing according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, wherein a first half-shell and a second half-shell of the housing are joined together, and a metal strip is accommodated within the housing; and

[0024] Figure 4 This is another view of another configuration of the housing according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, wherein the first half-shell and the second half-shell of the housing are joined together, and the housing houses a metal bar. Detailed Implementation

[0025] While the present invention will be fully described with reference to the accompanying drawings containing preferred embodiments, it should be understood before this description that those skilled in the art can modify the invention described herein to achieve the technical effects of the present invention. Therefore, it should be understood that the above description is a broad disclosure to those skilled in the art and is not intended to limit the exemplary embodiments described herein.

[0026] Furthermore, in the following detailed description, numerous specific details are set forth for ease of explanation to provide a full understanding of the embodiments disclosed herein. However, it will be apparent that one or more embodiments may be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, well-known structures and apparatuses are illustrated to simplify the figures.

[0027] According to the overall concept of this utility model, a housing is provided for protecting a metal bar, characterized in that it includes a first half-shell and a second half-shell, the first half-shell and the second half-shell being able to be combined with each other to accommodate the end of the metal bar in the housing, the first half-shell being provided with a first through hole, a terminal being able to pass through the first through hole from the outside of the first half-shell and connect to the metal bar accommodated in the housing, the second half-shell being provided with a second through hole, wherein when the first half-shell and the second half-shell are combined, the first through hole and the second through hole are aligned with each other.

[0028] The advantages of the housing according to this utility model are that, through an integrated structural design, the number of housing parts is reduced, the assembly process is simplified, and complete protection of the metal busbar is achieved. The metal busbar is typically connected to the terminal at a right angle at its end, and then installed into the charging socket through the terminal. To prevent short circuits between the terminal and other components of the charging socket, an insulating housing is provided at the connection between the metal busbar and the terminal. This housing surrounds the metal busbar and forms a terminal mounting portion around the terminal, protecting the terminal from unwanted deformation when it is inserted into related components of the charging socket. Furthermore, due to the insulating protection of the metal busbar by the housing, the insertion and removal of the metal busbar relative to the charging socket is convenient.

[0029] Figure 1 This is a view of a configuration of a housing according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, wherein the first half-shell and the second half-shell of the housing are not joined together, and the external structure of the first half-shell and the second half-shell is shown. Figure 2 This is another view of a configuration of a housing according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, wherein the first half-shell and the second half-shell of the housing are not joined together, and the internal structure of the first half-shell and the second half-shell is shown. Figure 3 This is a view of another configuration of the housing according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, wherein a first half-shell and a second half-shell of the housing are joined together, and a metal strip is accommodated within the housing; and Figure 4 This is another view of another configuration of the housing according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, wherein the first half-shell and the second half-shell of the housing are joined together, and the housing houses a metal bar.

[0030] As shown in the figure, the housing 1 for protecting the metal busbar 2 according to the present invention includes a first half-shell 11 and a second half-shell 12. The first half-shell 11 and the second half-shell 12 can be joined together to accommodate the end of the metal busbar 2 in the housing 1. The first half-shell 11 is provided with a first through hole 111, through which a terminal can pass from the outside of the first half-shell 11 through the first through hole 111 and connect to the metal busbar 2 accommodated in the housing 1. The second half-shell 12 is provided with a second through hole 121. When the first half-shell 11 and the second half-shell 12 are joined together, the first through hole 111 and the second through hole 121 are aligned with each other. During assembly, the first half-shell 11 and the second half-shell 12 hold the metal busbar 2 therein, and the connection between the metal busbar 2 and the terminal is achieved through the first through hole 111 and the second through hole 121.

[0031] In one exemplary embodiment, the first half-shell 11 and the second half-shell 12 are joined together by a snap-fit ​​assembly 13. Those skilled in the art will know that the joining of the first half-shell 11 and the second half-shell 12 can be achieved using other technical means, such as bonding, as long as the joining of the first half-shell 11 and the second half-shell 12 can be realized.

[0032] In one exemplary embodiment, the latching assembly 13 includes a plurality of latching members 131, which are respectively disposed on the outer periphery of the first half-shell 11 and the second half-shell 12. As shown in the figure, the number of latching members 131 in this embodiment is four, respectively disposed on the upper and lower parts of both sides of the housing 1. However, those skilled in the art will know that the number of latching members 131 is not limited to four, but can be more or less, and the latching members 131 can also be disposed in positions different from those shown in the figure, as long as the first half-shell 11 and the second half-shell 12 can be securely joined.

[0033] In one exemplary embodiment, the first through hole 111 of the first half-shell 11 is provided with an outwardly protruding first flange 112. The terminal extends into the first through hole 111 through the first flange 112 and is connected to the metal strip 2 in the housing 1. The first flange 112 has a protective function for the terminal, preventing the first terminal from bending or deforming.

[0034] In one exemplary embodiment, a plurality of support ribs 113 are provided on the outer periphery of the first flange 112 to reinforce the first flange 112 and prevent the first flange 112 from deforming and thereby damaging the terminals disposed in the first flange 112.

[0035] In one exemplary embodiment, the support rib 113 is shaped as a right-angled triangle. Those skilled in the art will understand that the shape of the support rib 113 is not limited to a right-angled triangle, but can be any shape that reinforces the first flange 112, such as an arc.

[0036] In one exemplary embodiment, the second through-hole 121 of the second half-shell 12 is provided with an outwardly protruding second flange 122, which can be closed by a cover 123. When it is necessary to install a terminal into the metal busbar 2, the operator first inserts the terminal along the first flange 112 into the first through-hole 111 opposite to the metal busbar 2 in the housing 1. Then, an installation tool, such as a screwdriver, is inserted through the second flange 122 into the second through-hole 121, and the screw is screwed into the metal busbar 2 and thus the terminal from the side of the metal busbar 2 opposite to the terminal, thereby achieving the connection between the metal busbar 2 and the terminal. After the installation operation is completed, the second through-hole 121 is closed with the cover 123 to keep the housing 1 closed to the metal busbar 2. Of course, when it is necessary to remove the terminal from the metal busbar 2, the operator opens the cover 123, inserts the installation tool into the second through-hole 121, loosens the screw and removes it, thereby enabling the replacement of the metal busbar 2 or the housing 1.

[0037] As shown in the figure, the cover 123 and the second flange 122 are joined by a snap-fit. Other technical means, such as bonding, can also be used to join these two components, as long as a firm connection is achieved.

[0038] As shown in the figure, a first limiting part 114 is provided at the inner periphery of the first half shell 11, and a recessed part 211 is provided at the outer periphery of the end of the metal strip 2. When the first half shell 11 and the second half shell 12 are combined with each other, the first limiting part 114 protrudes from the periphery toward the interior of the housing 1 and can protrude into the recessed part 211 at the end of the metal strip 2, thereby limiting the metal strip 2 to a suitable position within the housing 1.

[0039] In one exemplary embodiment, a second limiting portion is provided at the inner periphery of the second half-shell 12. When the first half-shell 11 and the second half-shell 12 are joined together, the first limiting portion 114 and the second limiting portion are aligned to form a limiting protrusion. The limiting protrusion protrudes from the periphery toward the interior of the housing 1, and can protrude into the recess 211 at the end of the metal strip 2, thereby limiting the metal strip 2 to a suitable position within the housing 1. Those skilled in the art will understand that the limiting protrusion is not limited to the above structure and position. For example, the end of the metal strip 2 that is received within the housing 1 may have a through hole, and a limiting protrusion may be provided at a corresponding position of the first half-shell 11 or the second half-shell 12. During installation, the limiting protrusion is inserted into the through hole of the metal strip 2, thereby achieving the limiting function.

[0040] In one exemplary embodiment, the first half-shell 11 and the second half-shell 12 are connected by a first flexible connector 14, the two ends of which are integrally formed with the first half-shell 11 and the second half-shell 12, respectively.

[0041] In one exemplary embodiment, the first flexible connector 14 is an elongated strip.

[0042] In one exemplary embodiment, the second flange 122 is connected to the cover 123 by a second flexible connector 124, the two ends of which are integrally formed with the second flange 122 and the cover 123, respectively.

[0043] In one exemplary embodiment, the second flexible connector 124 is an elongated strip.

[0044] In one exemplary embodiment, the housing 1 is made entirely of the same material as a single piece.

[0045] The advantages of the housing according to this utility model are that, in the foregoing exemplary embodiments of this utility model, the housing for protecting the metal busbar, through its integrated structural design, reduces the number of individual parts, simplifies the assembly process, and simultaneously achieves complete protection of the metal busbar. Furthermore, since the housing has an opening for tools to access the aluminum busbar, in the event of a failure in the aluminum busbar or its connected terminals, only the aluminum busbar or terminals can be replaced without disassembling the two halves of the housing surrounding the metal busbar. In addition, the snap-fit ​​structure between the two halves of the housing allows for repeated assembly and disassembly of the two halves, thereby facilitating the removal of the housing from the aluminum busbar and enabling reuse of the housing.

[0046] After a detailed description of the preferred embodiments of the present invention, those skilled in the art will clearly understand that various changes and modifications can be made without departing from the scope and spirit of the appended claims, and the present invention is not limited to the embodiments described in the specification. It should be noted that the word "comprising" does not exclude other elements or steps, and the words "a" or "an" do not exclude a plurality. Furthermore, any reference numerals in the claims should not be construed as limiting the scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A housing (1) for protecting a metal row (2), characterized in that, The first half shell (11) and the second half shell (12) are combined with each other through a buckle assembly (13).

2. The housing (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that The buckle assembly (13) comprises a plurality of buckling pieces (131) which are respectively arranged on the outer periphery of the first half shell (11) and the second half shell (12).

3. The housing (1) according to claim 2, characterized in that The first through hole (111) of the first half shell (11) is provided with a first flange (112) which protrudes outward.

4. The housing (1) according to any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that The outer periphery of the first flange (112) is provided with a plurality of supporting ribs (113).

5. The housing (1) according to claim 4, characterized in that The supporting ribs (113) are in the shape of right-angled triangles.

6. The housing (1) according to claim 5, characterized in that The second through hole (121) of the second half shell (12) is provided with a second flange (122) which protrudes outward and can be closed by a cover (123).

7. The housing (1) according to any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that The cover (123) and the second flange (122) are combined through buckling.

8. The housing (1) according to claim 7, characterized in that The inner periphery of the first half shell (11) is provided with a first limiting part (114), and the outer periphery of the end of the metal row (2) has a recessed part.

9. The housing (1) according to any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that The inner periphery of the second half shell (12) is provided with a second limiting part.

10. The housing (1) according to claim 9, characterized in that The first limiting part (114) and the second limiting part are aligned with each other to form a limiting protruding part when the first half shell (11) and the second half shell (12) are combined with each other.

11. The housing (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that The first flexible connecting piece (14) is an elongated strip.

12. The housing (1) according to claim 11, characterized in that The first flexible connecting piece (14) is an elongated strip.

13. The housing (1) according to claim 8, characterized in that The second half shell (12) is connected with the cover (123) through a second flexible connecting piece (124), two ends of the second flexible connecting piece (124) are respectively formed integrally with the second half shell (12) and the cover (123).

14. The housing (1) according to claim 13, characterized in that The second flexible connecting piece (124) is an elongated strip.

15. The housing (1) according to any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that The shell (1) is made of the same material as an integral piece.

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