A connector structure

Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of connector, especially is involved in a kind of connector structure, in terminal main body, the first side of first side plate and the first side of second side plate are connected first bending arm, the second side of first side plate and the second side of second side plate are connected second bending arm;First side plate and second side plate between being equipped with internal space;The first side of first side plate and the first side of second side plate are equipped with first pawl;The second side of first side plate and the second side of second side plate are equipped with second pawl;Terminal main body is installed in accommodating groove, support arm is inserted in internal space, and the opposite sides of support arm are respectively with first side plate and second side plate abut, and first pawl and second pawl are respectively with the opposite two inner side walls of accommodating groove and are connected. This connector structure component is less, simple structure, low in cost, and assembly operation is convenient.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] With the increasing popularity of new energy vehicles and the ever-increasing performance requirements for electric vehicles, the application of high-voltage connectors in automobiles is becoming more and more widespread. High-voltage connectors are important components for the interconnection of the power system of new energy vehicles, directly affecting the safety and reliability of the vehicle during operation; among them, the high-voltage interlock signal terminal is a key component of the high-voltage connector.

[0003] The terminal body in existing high-voltage connectors is a sheet-like structure. During insertion and removal, the terminal body and the outer shell are prone to loosening, leading to technical problems such as the terminal body not being able to connect properly to the external plug. Summary of the Invention

[0004] This utility model provides a connector structure to solve the technical problem in the prior art where the terminal body and the outer shell are prone to loosening during the insertion and removal process of high-voltage connectors.

[0005] One embodiment of this utility model provides a connector structure, including an insulating shell and a terminal body; the insulating shell is provided with a receiving groove and a support arm located in the receiving groove; The terminal body includes a first side plate, a second side plate, a first bending arm, and a second bending arm. The first side of the first side plate and the first side of the second side plate are both connected to the first bending arm, and the second side of the first side plate and the second side of the second side plate are both connected to the second bending arm. An internal space is provided between the first side plate and the second side plate. The first side plate is provided with a first elastic contact plate and a second elastic contact plate spaced apart, and the second side plate is provided with a third elastic contact plate and a fourth elastic contact plate spaced apart; a first insertion hole is provided between the first elastic contact plate and the third elastic contact plate, and a second insertion hole is provided between the second elastic contact plate and the fourth elastic contact plate. The first side of the first side plate and the first side of the second side plate are each provided with a first locking tooth; the second side of the first side plate and the second side plate are each provided with a second locking tooth. The terminal body is installed in the receiving groove, the support arm is inserted into the internal space, and the opposite sides of the support arm abut against the first side plate and the second side plate respectively. The first locking tooth and the second locking tooth respectively engage with the opposite two inner side walls of the receiving groove.

[0006] Optionally, the second side panel includes a first panel and a second panel, the first panel being connected to the side of the first bending arm away from the first side panel, and the second panel being connected to the side of the second bending arm away from the first side panel; the third elastic contact plate is disposed on the first panel, and the fourth elastic contact plate is disposed on the second panel; The first panel, the first bending arm, the first side plate, the second bending arm, and the second panel are integrally formed parts; The first panel has spaced-apart snap-fit ​​parts on the side away from the first bending arm, and the second panel has spaced-apart slots on the side away from the second bending arm, with each snap-fit ​​part snapping into the slot.

[0007] Optionally, the top of the support arm is provided with a guide portion, which is used to guide the support arm into the internal space.

[0008] Optionally, the first inner wall of the receiving groove is provided with a first side groove and a second side groove that are spaced apart; the first inner wall of the receiving groove is provided with a third side groove and a fourth side groove that are spaced apart. The end of the first elastic contact plate away from the first side plate extends into the first side groove, and the end of the second elastic contact plate away from the first side plate extends into the second side groove; The end of the third elastic contact plate away from the second side plate extends into the third side groove, and the end of the fourth elastic contact plate away from the second side plate extends into the fourth side groove.

[0009] Optionally, the first inner wall of the receiving groove is further provided with a first protrusion, which is located between the first side groove and the second side groove; The second inner wall of the receiving groove is also provided with a second protrusion, which is located between the third side groove and the fourth side groove; A first partition groove is provided between the first elastic contact plate and the second elastic contact plate, and a second partition groove is provided between the third elastic contact plate and the fourth elastic contact plate; The first protrusion extends into the first groove, and the second protrusion extends into the second groove.

[0010] Optionally, the first elastic contact plate is provided with a first contact point protruding toward the first socket, the second elastic contact plate is provided with a second contact point protruding toward the second socket; the third elastic contact plate is provided with a third contact point protruding toward the first socket, and the fourth elastic contact plate is provided with a fourth contact point protruding toward the second socket.

[0011] In this invention, the terminal body is installed in the receiving groove. A support arm at the bottom of the receiving groove can be inserted into the internal space between the first side plate and the second side plate. This allows the support arm to internally open the first and second side plates. The side of the first side plate away from the support arm abuts against the inner wall of the receiving groove, and the end of the second side plate away from the support arm abuts against the inner wall of the receiving groove, thus ensuring stability within the receiving groove. Furthermore, both the first and second side plates have spaced-apart first locking teeth on their first sides and spaced-apart second locking teeth on their second sides. These first and second locking teeth engage with the opposite inner walls of the receiving groove. During the insertion and removal of the external plug from this connector structure, the first and second locking teeth prevent the terminal body from detaching from the receiving groove, reducing the likelihood of loosening between the terminal body and the insulating shell, thus ensuring the stability of the connector structure during insertion and removal. Furthermore, the first and second locking teeth are respectively located on opposite sides of the first and second side plates, making both the first and second side plates complete panels. This increases the contact area between the support arm and the first and second side plates, thus reducing the likelihood of deformation of the terminal body and improving the stability of the connector structure. Moreover, this connector structure has fewer components, a simple structure, low cost, and is easy to assemble. Attached Figure Description

[0012] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments of this utility model will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0013] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the connector structure provided in one embodiment of the present invention; Figure 2 This is an exploded structural diagram of a connector structure provided in an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of a connector structure provided in an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of the connector structure provided in one embodiment of the present invention. Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the insulating shell of a connector structure provided in one embodiment of the present invention; Figure 6This is a schematic diagram of the terminal body of a connector structure provided in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0014] The reference numerals in the accompanying drawings are as follows: 1. Insulating shell; 11. Receiving groove; 12. Support arm; 121. Guide part; 13. First side groove; 14. Second side groove; 15. Third side groove; 16. Fourth side groove; 17. First protrusion; 18. Second protrusion; 2. Terminal body; 21. First side plate; 211. First elastic contact plate; 212. Second elastic contact plate; 213. First locking tooth; 214. First panel; 215. Second panel; 216. Snap-fit ​​part; 217. Locking groove; 22. Second side plate; 221. Third elastic contact plate; 222. Fourth elastic contact plate; 223. Second locking tooth; 23. First bending arm; 24. Second bending arm; 25. First socket; 26. Second socket. Detailed Implementation

[0015] To make the technical problems solved, technical solutions, and beneficial effects of this utility model clearer, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the present utility model and are not intended to limit the present utility model.

[0016] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "longitudinal," "radial," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship, are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model 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 of this utility model. In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more.

[0017] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0018] like Figures 1 to 4As shown, one embodiment of the present invention provides a connector structure, including an insulating shell 1 and a terminal body 2; the insulating shell 1 is provided with a receiving groove 11 and a support arm 12 located in the receiving groove 11; The terminal body 2 includes a first side plate 21, a second side plate 22, a first bending arm 23, and a second bending arm 24. The first side of the first side plate 21 and the first side of the second side plate 22 are both connected to the first bending arm 23, and the second side of the first side plate 21 and the second side of the second side plate 22 are both connected to the second bending arm 24. An internal space is provided between the first side plate 21 and the second side plate 22. The first side plate 21 is provided with a first elastic contact plate 211 and a second elastic contact plate 212 spaced apart, and the second side plate 22 is provided with a third elastic contact plate 221 and a fourth elastic contact plate 222 spaced apart; a first insertion hole 25 is provided between the first elastic contact plate 211 and the third elastic contact plate 221, and a second insertion hole 26 is provided between the second elastic contact plate 212 and the fourth elastic contact plate 222. The first side of the first side plate 21 and the first side of the second side plate 22 are both provided with first locking teeth 213; the second side of the first side plate 21 and the second side of the second side plate 22 are both provided with second locking teeth 223. The terminal body 2 is installed in the receiving groove 11, the support arm 12 is inserted into the internal space, and the opposite sides of the support arm 12 abut against the first side plate 21 and the second side plate 22 respectively, and the first locking tooth 213 and the second locking tooth 223 respectively engage with the opposite two inner side walls of the receiving groove 11.

[0019] Wherein, the first side and the second side of the first side plate 21 are the left and right sides of the first side plate 21, respectively; the first side and the second side of the second side plate 22 are the left and right sides of the second side plate 22, respectively; the first elastic contact plate 211 and the second elastic contact plate 212 are spaced apart at the upper end of the first side plate 21, and the third elastic contact plate 221 and the fourth elastic contact plate 222 are spaced apart at the upper end of the second side plate 22; the support arm 12 is disposed at the top of the receiving groove 11.

[0020] Specifically, the external first plug terminal can be inserted into the first socket 25, and the first elastic contact plate 211 and the third elastic contact plate 221 can squeeze the first plug terminal from opposite sides; the external second plug terminal can be inserted into the second socket 26, and the second elastic contact plate 212 and the fourth elastic contact plate 222 can squeeze the second plug terminal from opposite sides.

[0021] In this invention, the terminal body 2 is installed in the receiving groove 11. The support arm 12 at the bottom of the receiving groove 11 can be inserted into the internal space between the first side plate 21 and the second side plate 22. Thus, the support arm 12 can open the first side plate 21 and the second side plate 22 from the inside. The side of the first side plate 21 away from the support arm 12 abuts against the inner wall of the receiving groove 11, and the end of the second side plate 22 away from the support arm 12 abuts against the inner wall of the receiving groove 11, thereby ensuring the stability of the receiving groove 11. Furthermore, both the first side plate 21 and the second side plate 22 have spaced-apart first locking teeth 213 on their first sides and spaced-apart second locking teeth 223 on their second sides. The first locking teeth 213 and the second locking teeth 223 respectively engage with the two opposite inner sidewalls of the receiving groove 11. During the insertion and removal of the external plug from the connector structure, the first locking teeth 213 and the second locking teeth 223 can prevent the terminal body 2 from disengaging from the receiving groove 11, thus preventing loosening between the terminal body 2 and the insulating shell 1 and ensuring the stability of the connector structure during insertion and removal. In addition, the first locking teeth 213 and the second locking teeth 223 are respectively located on opposite sides of the first side plate 21 and the second side plate 22, making both the first side plate 21 and the second side plate 22 complete panels. This increases the contact area between the support arm 12 and the first side plate 21 and the second side plate 22, making the terminal body 2 less prone to deformation and improving the stability of the connector structure. Furthermore, this connector has fewer structural components, a simple structure, low cost, and is easy to assemble.

[0022] In one embodiment, such as Figure 6 As shown, the second side panel 22 includes a first panel 214 and a second panel 215. The first panel 214 is connected to the side of the first bending arm 23 away from the first side panel 21, and the second panel 215 is connected to the side of the second bending arm 24 away from the first side panel 21. The third elastic contact plate 221 is disposed on the first panel 214, and the fourth elastic contact plate 222 is disposed on the second panel 215. The first panel 214, the first bending arm 23, the first side plate 21, the second bending arm 24, and the second panel 215 are integrally formed parts; The first panel 214 has spaced slots 217 on the side away from the first bending arm 23, and the second panel 215 has spaced snap-fit ​​parts 216 on the side away from the second bending arm 24. The snap-fit ​​parts 216 are snapped into the slots 217 one by one.

[0023] The snap-fit ​​part 216 can be a riveting part, and the snap-fit ​​groove can be a riveting side groove. The snap-fit ​​part 216 can be riveted into the snap-fit ​​groove.

[0024] In this embodiment, the terminal body 2 can be manufactured by bending process, and the two free ends of the terminal body 2 can be spliced ​​by riveting structure, so the terminal body 2 has a simple structure and low manufacturing cost.

[0025] In one embodiment, such as Figure 3 As shown, the top of the support arm is provided with a guide portion 121, which is used to guide the support arm 12 into the internal space.

[0026] The guide portion 121 may be a tapered guide portion 121.

[0027] Specifically, during the installation of the terminal body 2 in the receiving groove 11, the guide part 121 is first inserted into the internal space, so that the guide part 121 can gradually open the first side plate 21 and the second side plate 22, ensuring the smooth insertion of the support arm 12 between the first side plate 21 and the second side plate 22.

[0028] In one embodiment, such as Figure 2 and Figure 5 As shown, the first inner wall of the receiving groove 11 is provided with a first side groove 13 and a second side groove 14 that are spaced apart; the first inner wall of the receiving groove 11 is provided with a third side groove 15 and a fourth side groove 16 that are spaced apart. The end of the first elastic contact plate 211 away from the first side plate 21 extends into the first side groove 13, and the end of the second elastic contact plate 212 away from the first side plate 21 extends into the second side groove 14; The end of the third elastic contact plate 221 away from the second side plate 22 extends into the third side groove 15, and the end of the fourth elastic contact plate 222 away from the second side plate 22 extends into the fourth side groove 16.

[0029] The top of the first elastic contact plate 211 extends into the first side groove 13, and the first elastic contact plate 211 can elastically move within the first side groove 13; the top of the second elastic contact plate 212 extends into the second side groove 14, and the second elastic contact plate 212 can elastically move within the second side groove 14; the top of the third elastic contact plate 221 extends into the third side groove 15, and the third elastic contact plate 221 can elastically move within the third side groove 15; the top of the fourth elastic contact plate 222 extends into the fourth side groove 16, and the fourth elastic contact plate 222 can elastically move within the fourth side groove 16.

[0030] In this embodiment, a figure-eight groove is formed between the top of the first elastic contact plate 211 and the top of the third elastic contact plate 221, so as to facilitate the insertion of the first plug terminal between the first elastic contact plate 211 and the third elastic contact plate 221; a figure-eight groove is formed between the top of the second elastic contact plate 212 and the top of the fourth elastic contact plate 222, so as to facilitate the insertion of the second plug terminal between the second elastic contact plate 212 and the fourth elastic contact plate 222.

[0031] In one embodiment, such as Figure 2 and Figure 5 As shown, a first protrusion 17 is also provided on the first inner sidewall of the receiving groove 11, and the first protrusion 17 is located between the first side groove 13 and the second side groove 14. The second inner wall of the receiving groove 11 is also provided with a second protrusion 18, which is located between the third side groove 15 and the fourth side groove 16; A first partition groove is provided between the first elastic contact plate 211 and the second elastic contact plate 212, and a second partition groove is provided between the third elastic contact plate 221 and the fourth elastic contact plate 222; The first protrusion 17 extends into the first groove, and the second protrusion 18 extends into the second groove.

[0032] In this embodiment, the first protrusion 17 can separate the first elastic contact plate 211 and the third elastic contact plate 221, thereby preventing the first elastic contact plate 211 and the third elastic contact plate 221 from coming into contact; the second protrusion 18 can separate the second elastic contact plate 212 and the fourth elastic contact plate 222, thereby preventing the second elastic contact plate 212 and the fourth elastic contact plate 222 from coming into contact.

[0033] In one embodiment, the first elastic contact plate 211 is provided with a first contact point protruding toward the first socket 25, the second elastic contact plate 212 is provided with a second contact point protruding toward the second socket 26; the third elastic contact plate 221 is provided with a third contact point protruding toward the first socket 25, and the fourth elastic contact plate 222 is provided with a fourth contact point protruding toward the second socket 26.

[0034] The first contact and the third contact can contact the first external plug terminal from opposite sides, and the second contact and the fourth contact can contact the second external plug terminal from opposite sides.

[0035] The above-described embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this utility model, and are not intended to limit it. Although this utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some of the technical features. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, and should all be included within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A connector structure, characterized in that, It includes an insulating housing and a terminal body; the insulating housing is provided with a receiving groove and a support arm located in the receiving groove; The terminal body includes a first side plate, a second side plate, a first bending arm, and a second bending arm. The first side of the first side plate and the first side of the second side plate are both connected to the first bending arm, and the second side of the first side plate and the second side of the second side plate are both connected to the second bending arm. An internal space is provided between the first side plate and the second side plate. The first side plate is provided with a first elastic contact plate and a second elastic contact plate spaced apart, and the second side plate is provided with a third elastic contact plate and a fourth elastic contact plate spaced apart; a first insertion hole is provided between the first elastic contact plate and the third elastic contact plate, and a second insertion hole is provided between the second elastic contact plate and the fourth elastic contact plate. The first side of the first side plate and the first side of the second side plate are each provided with a first locking tooth; the second side of the first side plate and the second side plate are each provided with a second locking tooth. The terminal body is installed in the receiving groove, the support arm is inserted into the internal space, and the opposite sides of the support arm abut against the first side plate and the second side plate respectively. The first locking tooth and the second locking tooth respectively engage with the opposite two inner side walls of the receiving groove.

2. The connector structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The second side panel includes a first panel and a second panel. The first panel is connected to the side of the first bending arm away from the first side panel, and the second panel is connected to the side of the second bending arm away from the first side panel. The third elastic contact plate is disposed on the first panel, and the fourth elastic contact plate is disposed on the second panel. The first panel, the first bending arm, the first side plate, the second bending arm, and the second panel are integrally formed parts; The first panel has spaced slots on the side away from the first bending arm, and the second panel has spaced snap-fit ​​parts on the side away from the second bending arm. The snap-fit ​​parts snap into the slots one by one.

3. The connector structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The top of the support arm is provided with a guide portion, which is used to guide the support arm into the internal space.

4. The connector structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first inner wall of the receiving groove is provided with a first side groove and a second side groove that are spaced apart; the first inner wall of the receiving groove is provided with a third side groove and a fourth side groove that are spaced apart. The end of the first elastic contact plate away from the first side plate extends into the first side groove, and the end of the second elastic contact plate away from the first side plate extends into the second side groove; The end of the third elastic contact plate away from the second side plate extends into the third side groove, and the end of the fourth elastic contact plate away from the second side plate extends into the fourth side groove.

5. The connector structure according to claim 4, characterized in that, The first inner wall of the receiving groove is also provided with a first protrusion, which is located between the first side groove and the second side groove. The second inner wall of the receiving groove is also provided with a second protrusion, which is located between the third side groove and the fourth side groove; A first partition groove is provided between the first elastic contact plate and the second elastic contact plate, and a second partition groove is provided between the third elastic contact plate and the fourth elastic contact plate; The first protrusion extends into the first groove, and the second protrusion extends into the second groove.

6. The connector structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first elastic contact plate is provided with a first contact point protruding toward the first socket, the second elastic contact plate is provided with a second contact point protruding toward the second socket, the third elastic contact plate is provided with a third contact point protruding toward the first socket, and the fourth elastic contact plate is provided with a fourth contact point protruding toward the second socket.

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