A connector terminal structure for an automobile

CN224935014UActive Publication Date: 2026-11-03HAINAN ZHIQU MECHANICAL & ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202521501845.9
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-07-17
Publication Date
2026-11-03
Estimated Expiration
2035-07-17

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Technical Problem

Existing automotive connector terminals are prone to poor contact or detachment under vibration, leading to safety hazards. Furthermore, existing improvement solutions require changes to the terminal structure, increasing cost and complexity.

Method used

It adopts a plug-in end structure, a support-type installation structure, and an adjustable positioning structure, including components such as male and female terminals, plug rods, sleeve rods, anti-disengagement blocks, mounting bases, and limiting beams, forming a plug-in connection, side-mounted installation, and independent positioning to ensure connection stability and versatility.

Benefits of technology

It achieves high-precision insertion connection of connectors in vibration environment, improves connection stability and sealing, simplifies the installation process, and maintains the versatility and cost-effectiveness of terminal structure.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of connector terminal structures for automobile, including connector body, the connector body is equipped with two groups and two groups The connector body is oppositely arranged, further include the terminal mechanism for constituting plug-in end structure, the mounting mechanism for constituting support type mounting structure and the positioning mechanism for constituting adjustable positioning structure, terminal mechanism is configured in the inside of the connector body, mounting mechanism is arranged in the side of the connector body, positioning mechanism is assembled in the upper portion of mounting mechanism, the beneficial effects of the utility model are equipped with terminal mechanism and connector body cooperation, can realize the plug-in connection between two groups of connector body To ensure the matching precision of connector, equipped with mounting mechanism, can constitute the side cloth type mounting structure on connector To meet the installation demand of connector, equipped with positioning mechanism, it uses independent positioning structure, without changing terminal original structure can be clamped and positioned connector and terminal, strong universality.
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Technical Field

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

[0002] In existing technology, connectors consist of a mating outer shell and internal terminal portions. The plug and socket are generally made of insulating material, fixing and protecting the internal terminals, and facilitating daily connection for charging or disconnection. The terminal portions are metal conductors that transmit power or signals, serving as the conductive element and are the actual carriers of power or signal transmission within the connector. Since automobile engines generate severe vibrations during operation, the connection stability of the terminals is particularly important. However, in existing automotive connectors, the connection between the connector and the terminal is a direct connection. Because the terminal connection uses terminal wires, the precision required for the fit between the terminal and the connector slot is high. During vehicle operation or under external forces, the terminal wires can easily wobble, causing the terminal to move, reducing the contact force between them. This can lead to poor contact between the terminal and the connector, or even detachment, creating a safety hazard. In other words, the contact effect between the connector terminals is easily affected by external factors.

[0003] Chinese utility model patent application number 202322874718.0 discloses an automotive connector terminal structure, relating to the field of connector terminal technology. It includes a conductive sheet with multiple first and second mounting holes for fixing connector terminals. The diameter of the first mounting holes is larger than that of the second mounting holes. Multiple first and second signal terminals for signal transmission are fixedly connected to the conductive sheet, with the first and second signal terminals facing different directions. A power-connecting switch assembly is provided on the conductive sheet, and a welding tab for soldering the terminals is located away from the first signal terminals. However, while this automotive connector terminal structure can improve installation stability by adding mounting holes and welding tabs, it alters the original terminal structure, requiring changes to the connector's installation structure, resulting in higher costs, poor versatility, and a cumbersome installation method. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a connector terminal structure for automobiles.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution proposed by this utility model is as follows: An automotive connector terminal structure includes a connector body, wherein the connector body has two sets of connector bodies arranged opposite to each other, and further includes a terminal mechanism for forming a plug-in end structure, a mounting mechanism for forming a support mounting structure, and a positioning mechanism for forming an adjustable positioning structure. The terminal mechanism is disposed inside the connector body, the mounting mechanism is disposed on the side of the connector body, and the positioning mechanism is mounted on the upper part of the mounting mechanism.

[0006] The terminal mechanism includes a male terminal, a female terminal, a terminal insert, and a terminal sleeve. The male terminal and the female terminal are respectively disposed on opposite sides of two sets of connector bodies and are fixedly connected to the corresponding connector bodies. There are several terminal inserts, and an array of several terminal inserts is arranged inside the female terminal and fixedly connected to the corresponding connector body. There are several terminal sleeves, and an array of several terminal sleeves is arranged inside the male terminal and embedded in the male terminal. The terminal sleeves are arranged correspondingly to the terminal inserts.

[0007] It also includes anti-detachment blocks and mounting baffles. There are two sets of anti-detachment blocks. Each set of anti-detachment blocks consists of several wedge-shaped blocks arranged side by side at intervals. The two sets of anti-detachment blocks are symmetrically arranged on the inner side wall of the terminal female and are fixedly connected to the terminal female. There are two sets of mounting baffles. The two sets of mounting baffles are respectively arranged at the end of the two sets of connector bodies away from the terminal male or the terminal female and are snapped into connection with the corresponding connector body.

[0008] Both the terminal plug and the terminal sleeve are configured as bent rod-shaped structures with their lower parts penetrating the corresponding connector body.

[0009] The mounting mechanism includes a mounting base, a mounting support plate, and a limiting beam. The mounting base is located at the lower part of the connector body and is integrally formed with the connector body. The mounting support plate is located at the end of the connector body away from the mounting baffle and is integrally formed with the connector body. The mounting support plate and the mounting base together form an L-shaped mounting structure. The limiting beam is located on the upper part of the mounting support plate on the side closer to the connector body and is integrally formed with the mounting support plate.

[0010] It also includes mounting through holes, which are provided in two sets. The two sets of mounting through holes are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the mounting base and penetrate the mounting base.

[0011] The mounting mechanism is provided in two sets, and the two sets of mounting mechanisms are respectively located on the side of the two sets of connector bodies.

[0012] The positioning mechanism includes a positioning baffle, a positioning connecting plate, a positioning crossbeam, a positioning top plate, and a positioning screw. Two sets of positioning baffles are provided, each set consisting of two baffles arranged side-by-side at intervals. The two sets of positioning baffles are respectively located on the sides of the two sets of connector bodies and abut against the corresponding mounting plates. Two positioning connecting plates are provided, each located at the upper end of one set of positioning baffles and fixedly connected to the corresponding baffles. The positioning crossbeam is located at the end of the two positioning connecting plates away from the positioning baffles, and its two ends are fixedly connected to the two positioning connecting plates respectively. The positioning top plate is located at the upper end of the set of positioning baffles away from the positioning connecting plates and is fixedly connected to the positioning baffles. The positioning top plate is flush with the positioning crossbeam. The positioning screw is located in the middle of the positioning top plate and passes through the positioning top plate, threadedly connected to it. One end of the positioning screw is rotatably connected to the positioning crossbeam.

[0013] It also includes positioning anti-slip pads, which are provided in two sets. Each set of positioning anti-slip pads consists of two anti-slip pads. The two sets of positioning anti-slip pads are respectively disposed on the inner side of the two sets of positioning baffles and are fixedly connected to the corresponding positioning baffles. The positioning anti-slip pads are located between the positioning baffles and the mounting support plates. The positioning baffles abut against the mounting support plates through the positioning anti-slip pads.

[0014] The positioning connecting plate and the corresponding positioning baffle together form an L-shaped positioning support arm structure.

[0015] The beneficial effects of this utility model are: It features a terminal mechanism that works with the connector body to enable insertion connections between two sets of connector bodies, ensuring connector mating accuracy. It also features an installation mechanism that can form a side-mounted installation structure on the connector to meet installation requirements. Furthermore, it features a positioning mechanism with an independent positioning structure that can clamp and position the connector and terminals without altering the original terminal structure. It is highly versatile and offers a simple and quick installation method. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the terminal mechanism and connector body of this utility model in action; Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of the mating of the terminal insert and the terminal female head of this utility model; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the cooperation between the positioning mechanism and the terminal mechanism of this utility model.

[0017] In the diagram: 1. Connector body; 2. Male terminal; 3. Female terminal; 4. Terminal insert; 5. Terminal sleeve; 6. Anti-disengagement block; 7. Mounting baffle; 8. Mounting base; 9. Mounting support plate; 10. Limiting beam; 11. Mounting through hole; 12. Positioning baffle; 13. Positioning connecting plate; 14. Positioning crossbeam; 15. Positioning top plate; 16. Positioning screw; 17. Positioning anti-slip pad. Detailed Implementation

[0018] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. A connector terminal structure for automobiles includes a connector body 1, which has two sets of connector bodies 1 arranged opposite to each other. It also includes a terminal mechanism for forming a plug-in end structure, a mounting mechanism for forming a support-type mounting structure, and a positioning mechanism for forming an adjustable positioning structure. The terminal mechanism is disposed inside the connector body 1, the mounting mechanism is arranged on the side of the connector body 1, and the positioning mechanism is mounted on the upper part of the mounting mechanism. A schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model is shown below. Figure 1 As shown.

[0019] The terminal mechanism includes a male terminal 2, a female terminal 3, a terminal insert 4, and a terminal sleeve 5. The male terminal 2 and female terminal 3 are respectively located on opposite sides of two sets of connector bodies 1 and are fixedly connected to their respective connector bodies 1. Several terminal inserts 4 are arranged in an array inside the female terminal 3 and are fixedly connected to their respective connector bodies 1. Several terminal sleeves 5 are arranged in an array inside the male terminal 2 and are embedded in it. The terminal sleeves 5 are arranged correspondingly to the terminal inserts 4. Both the terminal inserts 4 and the terminal sleeves 5 are bent rod-shaped structures, with their lower parts penetrating the corresponding connector bodies 1. The sub-mechanism, through the cooperation of male terminal 2, female terminal 3, terminal insert 4, and terminal sleeve 5, constitutes the terminal structure on the connector to meet the connection requirements between connectors. Male terminal 2 and female terminal 3 serve as plug structures on two sets of connector bodies 1 to meet the insertion connection requirements between the two sets of connector bodies 1. Terminal insert 4 serves as the terminal structure inside female terminal 3, and terminal sleeve 5 serves as the terminal structure inside male terminal 2. While male terminal 2 and female terminal 3 are inserted, terminal insert 4 and terminal sleeve 5 interlock to achieve the insertion connection between the two sets of connectors. A schematic diagram of the terminal mechanism and connector body 1 of this utility model is shown below. Figure 2 As shown.

[0020] It also includes anti-detachment locking blocks 6 and mounting baffles 7. Two sets of anti-detachment locking blocks 6 are provided, each set consisting of several wedge-shaped locking blocks arranged side-by-side at intervals. The two sets of anti-detachment locking blocks 6 are symmetrically arranged on the inner sidewall of the terminal female head 3 and fixedly connected to the terminal female head 3. Two sets of mounting baffles 7 are provided, each set located at the end of the two sets of connector bodies 1 away from the terminal male head 2 or the terminal female head 3 and snap-fitted to the corresponding connector body 1. The anti-detachment locking blocks 6 serve as an anti-detachment structure on the terminal female head 3, thereby improving the connection stability between the terminal male head 2 and the terminal female head 3 and reducing the risk of detachment. The mounting baffles 7 serve as baffle structures on the two sets of connector bodies 1, thereby sealing the connector bodies 1 to ensure the sealing and integrity of the connector terminals. A cross-sectional view of the terminal insert 4 and the terminal female head 3 in this utility model is shown below. Figure 3 As shown.

[0021] The mounting mechanism includes a mounting base 8, a mounting support plate 9, and a limiting beam 10. The mounting base 8 is located at the lower part of the connector body 1 and is integrally formed with the connector body 1. The mounting support plate 9 is located at the end of the connector body 1 away from the mounting baffle 7 and is integrally formed with the connector body 1. The mounting support plate 9 and the mounting base 8 together form an L-shaped mounting structure. The limiting beam 10 is located on the upper part of the side of the mounting support plate 9 near the connector body 1 and is integrally formed with the mounting support plate 9. The mounting mechanism, through the cooperation of the mounting base 8, the mounting support plate 9, and the limiting beam 10, forms the mounting structure on the side of the connector body 1 to meet the installation requirements of the connector body 1 and the positioning mechanism. The mounting base 8 serves as the mounting structure at the lower part of the connector body 1 and provides mounting support for the mounting support plate 9. The mounting support plate 9 serves as the mounting structure on the side of the connector body 1 to meet the installation requirements of the positioning mechanism. The limiting beam 10 serves as a limiting structure on the mounting support plate 9 to limit the positioning mechanism in the assembled state.

[0022] It also includes mounting through holes 11, of which there are two sets. The two sets of mounting through holes 11 are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the mounting base 8 and penetrate through the mounting base 8. There are two sets of mounting mechanisms, which are respectively arranged on the sides of the two sets of connector bodies 1. The mounting through holes 11 are used as mounting structures on the mounting base 8 to meet the installation requirements between the mounting base 8 and the automobile.

[0023] The positioning mechanism includes a positioning baffle 12, a positioning connecting plate 13, a positioning crossbeam 14, a positioning top plate 15, and a positioning screw 16. Two sets of positioning baffles 12 are provided, each set consisting of two baffles arranged side-by-side with spacing. The two sets of positioning baffles 12 are respectively located on the sides of the two sets of connector bodies 1 and abut against the corresponding mounting supports 9. Two positioning connecting plates 13 are provided, each located at the upper end of the two baffles of one set of positioning baffles 12 and fixedly connected to the corresponding baffles. The positioning crossbeam 14 is positioned between the two positioning supports 15. The positioning connecting plate 13 is located at one end away from the positioning baffle 12, and its two ends are respectively fixedly connected to two positioning connecting plates 13. The positioning top plate 15 is located on the upper end of a set of positioning baffles 12 away from the positioning connecting plate 13 and is fixedly connected to the positioning baffles 12. The positioning top plate 15 is arranged flush with the positioning crossbeam 14. The positioning screw 16 is located in the middle of the positioning top plate 15 and passes through the positioning top plate 15 and is threadedly connected to the positioning top plate 15. One end of the positioning screw 16 is rotatably connected to the positioning crossbeam 14. The positioning connecting plate 13 and the corresponding positioning baffle 12 together form an L-shape. The positioning arm structure, comprising a positioning baffle 12, a positioning connecting plate 13, a positioning crossbeam 14, a positioning top plate 15, and a positioning screw 16, forms an adjustable independent positioning structure. This structure positions two sets of connector terminal structures in an assembled state. The positioning baffle 12 provides mounting support for both the positioning connecting plate 13 and the positioning top plate 15. The positioning connecting plate 13, together with the corresponding positioning baffle 12, forms a positioning arm structure, providing mounting support for the positioning crossbeam 14. The positioning crossbeam 14 serves as a crossbeam structure on the positioning arm to connect the positioning arm to the positioning screw 16. The positioning top plate 15 serves as a mounting structure on another set of positioning baffles 12 to connect the corresponding positioning baffle 12 to the positioning screw 16. The positioning screw 16, through its rotation, drives the positioning top plate 15 to move horizontally, thereby adjusting the distance between the positioning top plate 15 and the positioning crossbeam 14. This allows the positioning arm and positioning baffle 12 to clamp and position the two sets of connector terminal structures. A schematic diagram of the positioning mechanism and terminal mechanism of this invention is shown below. Figure 4 As shown.

[0024] It also includes positioning anti-slip pads 17, which are provided in two sets. Each set of positioning anti-slip pads 17 consists of two anti-slip pads. The two sets of positioning anti-slip pads 17 are respectively set on the inner side of the two sets of positioning baffles 12 and fixedly connected to the corresponding positioning baffles 12. The positioning anti-slip pads 17 are located between the positioning baffles 12 and the mounting support plate 9. The positioning baffles 12 abut against the mounting support plate 9 through the positioning anti-slip pads 17. The positioning anti-slip pads 17 are used as an anti-slip structure between the positioning baffles 12 and the mounting support plate 9 to improve the assembly stability between the two. The limiting beam 10 limits the positioning baffles 12 through the positioning anti-slip pads 17.

[0025] The positioning mechanism in this technical solution is applicable to various types of connector terminal structures, as long as the connector terminal structure has a plate-like structure that meets the installation requirements of the positioning mechanism. Furthermore, the positioning mechanism in this technical solution does not need to change the original structure of the connector terminal when positioning different types of connector terminal structures.

[0026] Working principle: In use, the male terminal 2 and the female terminal 3 are inserted. At the same time, the terminal insertion rod 4 and the terminal sleeve rod 5 are inserted into each other to realize the insertion connection between the two sets of connectors. In the assembled state, the anti-disengagement block 6 can effectively enhance the interaction force between the male terminal 2 and the female terminal 3, thereby improving the tightness between them. Then, the two sets of positioning baffles 12 in the positioning mechanism are respectively arranged on the outside of the two sets of mounting support plates 9. Rotate the positioning screw 16 to drive the positioning top plate 15 to move horizontally toward the positioning crossbeam 14, thereby adjusting the distance between the positioning top plate 15 and the positioning crossbeam 14 until the positioning anti-slip pads 17 on the inner side of the two sets of positioning baffles 12 abut against the corresponding mounting support plates 9, so as to realize the clamping and positioning of the two sets of connector terminal structures. The disassembly process is the reverse of the assembly process, so it will not be described here.

[0027] The advantages of this utility model are that it has a terminal mechanism that cooperates with the connector body to realize the insertion connection between two sets of connector bodies to ensure the fitting accuracy of the connector; it has an installation mechanism that can form a side-mounted installation structure on the connector to meet the installation requirements of the connector; and it has a positioning mechanism that adopts an independent positioning structure, which can clamp and position the connector and the terminal without changing the original structure of the terminal. It has strong versatility and simple and fast installation method.

[0028] The above description details one embodiment of the present utility model, but it is merely a preferred embodiment and should not be construed as limiting the scope of the present utility model. All equivalent variations and improvements made within the scope of the present utility model application should still fall within the patent coverage of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A connector terminal structure for automobiles, comprising a connector body (1), wherein the connector body (1) is provided with two sets of connector bodies (1) arranged opposite to each other, characterized in that, It also includes a terminal mechanism for forming a plug-in end structure, a mounting mechanism for forming a support mounting structure, and a positioning mechanism for forming an adjustable positioning structure. The terminal mechanism is disposed inside the connector body (1), the mounting mechanism is arranged on the side of the connector body (1), and the positioning mechanism is mounted on the upper part of the mounting mechanism. The terminal mechanism includes a male terminal (2), a female terminal (3), a terminal insert (4), and a terminal sleeve (5). The male terminal (2) and the female terminal (3) are respectively disposed on opposite sides of two sets of connector bodies (1) and are fixedly connected to the corresponding connector bodies (1). There are several terminal inserts (4), and several terminal inserts (4) are arranged in an array inside the female terminal (3) and are fixedly connected to the corresponding connector bodies (1). There are several terminal sleeves (5), and several terminal sleeves (5) are arranged in an array inside the male terminal (2) and are embedded in the male terminal (2). The terminal sleeves (5) are arranged correspondingly to the terminal inserts (4). It also includes anti-detachment blocks (6) and mounting baffles (7). The anti-detachment blocks (6) are provided in two sets. Each set of anti-detachment blocks (6) consists of several wedge-shaped blocks arranged side by side at intervals. The two sets of anti-detachment blocks (6) are symmetrically arranged on the inner side wall of the terminal female (3) and fixedly connected to the terminal female (3). The mounting baffles (7) are provided in two sets. The two sets of mounting baffles (7) are respectively arranged at one end of the two sets of connector bodies (1) away from the terminal male (2) or the terminal female (3) and are snapped together with the corresponding connector body (1). The mounting mechanism includes a mounting base (8), a mounting support plate (9), and a limiting beam (10). The mounting base (8) is located at the lower part of the connector body (1) and is integrally formed with the connector body (1). The mounting support plate (9) is located at one end of the connector body (1) away from the mounting baffle (7) and is integrally formed with the connector body (1). The mounting support plate (9) and the mounting base (8) together form an L-shaped mounting structure. The limiting beam (10) is located on the upper part of the side of the mounting support plate (9) close to the connector body (1) and is integrally formed with the mounting support plate (9). The positioning mechanism includes a positioning baffle (12), a positioning connecting plate (13), a positioning crossbeam (14), a positioning top plate (15), and a positioning screw (16). Two sets of positioning baffles (12) are provided, each set consisting of two baffles arranged side-by-side at intervals. The two sets of positioning baffles (12) are respectively located on the sides of the two sets of connector bodies (1) and abut against the corresponding mounting brackets (9). Two positioning connecting plates (13) are provided, each located at the upper end of the two baffles of one set of positioning baffles (12) and fixedly connected to the corresponding baffles. The positioning crossbeam (14) is provided with… At one end of the two positioning connecting plates (13) away from the positioning baffle (12), and at both ends of the plate, the positioning top plate (15) is fixedly connected to the two positioning connecting plates (13). The positioning top plate (15) is located on the upper end of a set of positioning baffles (12) away from the positioning connecting plate (13) and is fixedly connected to the positioning baffles (12). The positioning top plate (15) is flush with the positioning crossbeam (14). The positioning screw (16) is located in the middle of the positioning top plate (15) and passes through the positioning top plate (15) and is threadedly connected to the positioning top plate (15). One end of the positioning screw (16) is rotatably connected to the positioning crossbeam (14).

2. The connector terminal structure for automobiles as described in claim 1, characterized in that, Both the terminal plug (4) and the terminal sleeve (5) are configured as bent rod-shaped structures with their lower parts penetrating the corresponding connector body (1).

3. The connector terminal structure for automobiles as described in claim 2, characterized in that, It also includes mounting through holes (11), which are provided in two sets. The two sets of mounting through holes (11) are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the mounting base (8) and penetrate through the mounting base (8).

4. The connector terminal structure for automobiles as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The mounting mechanism is provided in two sets, and the two sets of mounting mechanisms are respectively located on the side of the two sets of connector bodies (1).

5. The connector terminal structure for automobiles as described in claim 4, characterized in that, It also includes positioning anti-slip pads (17), which are provided in two sets. Each set of positioning anti-slip pads (17) consists of two anti-slip pads. The two sets of positioning anti-slip pads (17) are respectively arranged on the inner side of the two sets of positioning baffles (12) and fixedly connected to the corresponding positioning baffles (12). The positioning anti-slip pads (17) are located between the positioning baffles (12) and the mounting support plate (9). The positioning baffles (12) abut against the mounting support plate (9) through the positioning anti-slip pads (17).

6. The connector terminal structure for automobiles as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The positioning connecting plate (13) and the corresponding positioning baffle (12) together form an L-shaped positioning support arm structure.

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