High-voltage connectors

Abstract

High voltage connectors (100) with: a first housing (110) having an open rear portion; a fuse (120) provided inside the first housing (110); a busbar clip (130) provided within the first housing (110), the busbar clip (130) comprising: a first wire connection hole (131) connected to a first wire (W1); and a first fastening clip (133) adapted to releasably secure the fuse (120); a busbar clip terminal (140) provided within the first housing (110), the busbar clip terminal (140) comprising: a second fastening clip (141) adapted to releasably fasten the fuse (120) and formed in a clip shape, and a first terminal (145) connectable to a power source; and a pin terminal (150) provided within the first housing (110), the pin terminal (150) comprising: a second wire connection hole (151) connected to a second wire (W2); and a second terminal (153) connectable to the power source, the high-voltage connector (100) further comprising: a first cover (160) adapted to cover the open rear portion of the first housing (110); a second housing (170) coupled to the rear part of the first housing (110), wherein the second Housing (170) is arranged to present an external shape and to block electromagnetic waves originating from an interior of the first housing (110); and a second cover (180) coupled to a front part of the second housing (170), the second cover (180) being configured to present an external shape and block electromagnetic waves originating from the interior of the first housing (110), wherein the first fastening clip (133) and the second fastening clip (141) are arranged: form a ring shape with an open section; and insert the fuse (120) into the first fastening clip (133) and the second fastening clip (141), wherein the first cover (160) comprises: a pair of first fastening ribs (161a) arranged to press the first fastening clip (133) at both ends of the first fastening clip (133) and to fix the lock (120); and a pair of second fastening ribs (162a) adapted to press the second fastening clip (141) at both ends of the second fastening clip (141) and fix the lock (120).

Description

FIELD

[0001] The present invention relates to a high-voltage connector capable of stably securing a fuse without using a separate component. BACKGROUND

[0002] The statements in this section merely provide background information related to the present invention.

[0003] Recently, a hybrid vehicle was introduced that uses a motor drive source as an auxiliary power source. This hybrid vehicle can reduce exhaust emissions and improve fuel efficiency.

[0004] The hybrid vehicle can operate in an electric vehicle (EV) driving mode, which uses the engine's power only to transfer its power to a transmission. The hybrid vehicle can also operate in a hybrid driving mode, which uses the engine's power as an auxiliary power source. Accordingly, the hybrid vehicle can contribute to improving fuel efficiency and reducing exhaust emissions.

[0005] The hybrid vehicle may include a motor, a main control unit (MCU) for controlling the motor, a high-voltage battery for powering the motor, etc., and use a high-voltage connector as a means of electrically connecting the individual components.

[0006] A fuse is mounted inside the high-voltage connector, which is mounted in a separate component and then connected to the inside of the high-voltage connector together with the separate component.

[0007] To replace the fuse, which is mounted in the separate component and then connected to the inside of the high-voltage connector, the separate component is removed from the high-voltage connector and then a matching terminal connected to the fuse must be loosened, which can complicate the replacement work.

[0008] The fuse can be soldered to the terminal to securely hold the fuse inside the high-voltage connector. However, if the fuse is damaged, both the fuse and the terminal should be replaced.

[0009] From GB 2 410 842 A a high-voltage plug connector is known comprising a first housing with an open rear part, a fuse provided inside the first housing, a busbar clip provided inside the first housing, the busbar clip comprising: a first wire connection hole connected to a first wire and a first fastening clip arranged to releasably secure the fuse, a busbar clip terminal arranged inside the first housing, the busbar clip terminal comprising: a second fastening clip arranged to releasably secure the fuse and formed with a clip shape, and a first terminal connectable to a power source, and a pin terminal arranged inside the first housing, the pin terminal comprising: a second wire connection hole connected to a second wire;and a second terminal connectable to the power source.;

[0010] DE 10 2013 017 106 A1 discloses a device connector to be connected to a device and male terminals to be connected to female terminals provided in the device, shielding cables drawn out in a direction different from a connection direction with the female terminals, an inner conductor for electrically conductively connecting the male terminals and the shielding cables, a fuse arranged in the inner conductor, a housing made of a resin and including an accommodating space for accommodating the fuse therein, and a heat-radiating rubber portion arranged to fill an air layer formed between the fuse and the inner wall (fuse mounting portion 18) of the accommodating space.

[0011] Furthermore, DE 11 2014 002 777 T5 discloses a shielded connector whose overall size can be reduced, thereby preventing an increase in the number of components. A shield shell includes a shell body provided on an outer side of a housing and a heat-conducting support member supporting an insulating container portion of a fuse, so that heat generated by the fuse is dissipated to the outside, thereby reducing the space between the housing and the fuse and reducing the overall size of the shielded connector. The shield shell also functions as both a heat dissipation element and a magnetic shield, thereby preventing an increase in the number of components.

[0012] JP 2014-216153 A describes a connector structure comprising: a plurality of terminals connected to electrical wires; electronic components that control external components connected to the terminals; and a housing in which the terminals and the electronic components are held and housed. Each terminal has a connecting part connected to an electrical wire and an extension part with a circular cross section that extends from the connecting part. The housing accommodates the terminals and the electronic components such that the cross sections of the extension part are arranged side by side in a substantially circular shape and surround the electronic components.

[0013] US 2012 / 0 094 537 A1 provides a connector to which a fuse can be removably attached and which can reduce components or improve reliability and shielding performance. The connector comprises first and second bus bars, a fuse that electrically conducts and connects the first and second bus bars to each other so that they are fused, and a housing that accommodates the first and second bus bars and the fuse. The first and second bus bars include tabs for a device that is inserted into the device and connected to an electrical circuit in the device. The housing has a hood part that covers the peripheries of the tabs for the device and is attached to a terminal opening 6 of the device, and the fuse is attached to a receiving space in the hood part.

[0014] Furthermore, JP 2017-004865 A further discloses a connector comprising a connector housing that accommodates terminals with electric wires; annular elastic members arranged to contact a retaining surface formed at an opening portion where the electric wires are drawn out of the connector housing from an axial direction; an annular magnetic material arranged on a side of the elastic members opposite the retaining surface; and a resin retainer that presses a surface of the magnetic material opposite the elastic member and engages the connector housing. Elastic members that elastically contact the magnetic material are provided at portions of the retainer that contact the magnetic material. OVERVIEW

[0015] It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide a high-voltage connector capable of releasably and stably securing a fuse without using a separate component.

[0016] The object is achieved by a high-voltage connector having the features of claim 1 or claim 12. Advantageous further developments can be found in the subclaims.

[0017] Additional aspects of the invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the disclosure.

[0018] According to one aspect of the present disclosure, a high-voltage connector includes a first housing having an open rear portion, a fuse provided inside the first housing, a busbar clip provided inside the first housing, a first wire connection hole connected to a first wire, and a first fixing clip configured to releasably fix the fuse, a busbar clip terminal provided inside the first housing, a second fixing clip configured to form a clamp shape and releasably fix the fuse, a first terminal connected to a power source, and a pin terminal provided inside the first housing, and a second wire connection hole connected to a second wire, and a second terminal connected to the power source.The high-voltage connector further comprises a first cover configured to cover the open rear portion of the first housing; a second housing coupled to the rear portion of the first housing, the second housing configured to exhibit an external shape and block electromagnetic waves originating from an interior of the first housing; and a second cover coupled to a front portion of the second housing, the second cover configured to exhibit an external shape and block electromagnetic waves originating from the interior of the first housing.The first fastening clip and the second fastening clip are configured to form a ring shape with an open portion and to insert the fuse into the first fastening clip and the second fastening clip, wherein the first cover comprises: a pair of first fastening ribs configured to press the first fastening clip at both ends of the first fastening clip and fix the fuse; and a pair of second fastening ribs configured to press the second fastening clip at both ends of the second fastening clip and fix the fuse.

[0019] A first sealing element can be coupled to a front part of the first cover to seal the interior of the first housing.

[0020] The first housing may include a pair of insertion portions configured to insert the first wire and the second wire into the insertion portion, a first nut press-fit part configured to press a first nut so that the first nut fastens the busbar clip, a second nut press-fit part configured to press a second nut so that the second nut fastens the pin terminal, a fixing portion configured to insert the busbar clip terminal into the fixing portion, and a guide portion connected to the power source, wherein the first terminal and the second terminal are passed through the guide portion.

[0021] The busbar clip may be mounted inside the first housing such that the first wire connection hole is provided at a position corresponding to the first press-fit part of the nut, and the busbar clip may be fixed inside the first housing together with the first wire by a screw connected to the first nut through the first wire connection hole.

[0022] The pin terminal may be mounted within the first housing such that the second wire connecting hole is provided at a position corresponding to the second press-fit part of the nut, and the pin terminal may be fixed to the inside of the first housing together with the second wire by a screw connected to the second nut through the second wire connecting hole.

[0023] The first cover may further comprise a first location for receiving the fuse in the first housing, a second location for receiving an end of the first cable, and a third location for receiving an end of the second cable.

[0024] The second housing and the second cover may be made of electrically conductive material and configured to block electromagnetic waves originating from the interior of the first housing.

[0025] The second housing and the second cover may have a pair of shielding portions configured to cover the outer surfaces of the pair of insertion portions.

[0026] The pair of shielding portions may include a plurality of beads projecting toward the first wire and the second wire from the inner surfaces of the shielding portions, the plurality of beads being configured to shield the first wire and the second wire to block electromagnetic waves originating from the interior of the first housing.

[0027] The second cover may include a coupling hook inserted into and connected to the second housing, and a first coupling hole connected to the second housing by a bolt, and the second housing may include a coupling portion into which the coupling hook is inserted and to which the coupling hook is coupled, and a second coupling hole formed at a position corresponding to the first coupling hole.

[0028] The second cover can be connected to the second housing by a bolt inserted into the first coupling hole and the second coupling hole, and the bolt is inserted into the second coupling hole through the first coupling hole located in a direction in which the first terminal and the second terminal are connected to the power source.

[0029] According to another aspect of the present invention, a high-voltage connector comprises a first housing having an open rear portion, a fuse provided in the first housing, a busbar clip provided in the first housing, a first fastening clip configured to releasably fasten the fuse, and a first fastening groove formed at both ends of the first fastening clip, a busbar clip provided in the first housing, a second fastening clip configured to releasably fasten the fuse, and a second fastening groove formed at both ends of the second fastening clip, and a first cover configured to cover the open rear portion of the first housing and comprising a first fastening rib and a second fastening rib configured tothat they carry the first fastening groove and the second fastening groove to fasten the fuse which is attached to the first fastening clip and the second fastening clip.,

[0030] Further areas of applicability will become apparent from the description provided herein. It is understood that the description and specific examples are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of this disclosure. DRAWING FIGURES

[0031] In order to make the disclosure more understandable, various embodiments of the invention will now be described, illustrated by way of example with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which: Fig. 1 shows a perspective view of a front part of a high voltage connector; Fig. 2 is a perspective view of a rear portion of the high voltage connector; Fig. 3 is an exploded view of a portion of the high voltage connector; Fig. 4 is a plan view of the interior of a first housing; Fig. 5 shows a front part of the first housing; Fig. 6 shows the first housing when a first cover is separated therefrom; Fig. 7 shows a bottom of the first lid; Fig. 8 is a sectional view showing a state in which the fuse is fixed by a fixing clip and a fixing rib; Fig. 9 shows a busbar clip and a busbar clip terminal; Fig. 10 shows a bottom of a first lid; Fig. 11 is a sectional view showing a state in which the fuse is fixed by a fixing clip and a fixing rib; Fig. 12 shows a state in which a second cover is separated from a second housing in the high-voltage connector.; Fig. 13 shows a front part of a second housing; Fig. 14 shows a state in which a second cover is connected to the second case by a screw; Fig. 15 is an exploded view of a high-voltage connector not belonging to the invention; and Fig. 16 shows a high-voltage connector not belonging to the invention.

[0032] The drawing figures described herein are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention in any way. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0033] The following description is merely exemplary in nature and is not intended to limit the present invention, its application, or uses. It should be understood that throughout the drawing figures, corresponding reference characters designate like or corresponding parts and features.

[0034] Configurations illustrated in the embodiments and drawing figures described in the present specification are only the preferred embodiments of the present invention, and therefore, it is understood that various modified examples that can replace the embodiments and drawing figures described in the present specification are possible at the time of filing the present application.

[0035] Furthermore, the same reference numerals or symbols used in the drawings of this specification represent elements or components that perform substantially the same functions.

[0036] The terms used in this specification are used to describe embodiments of the present invention. Accordingly, it should be understood by those skilled in the art that the following description of exemplary embodiments of the present invention is intended to be illustrative only and not limitative of the invention as defined by the appended claims and their equivalents. It is understood that the singular forms "a," "an," and "the" include plural referents unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.The terms "comprising", "comprise", and / or "include", when used in this specification, are understood to specify the presence of specified features, numbers, steps, components, or combinations, but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, numbers, steps, components, members, or combinations.

[0037] It is understood that although the terms first, second, etc. may be used herein to describe various components, these components should not be limited by these terms. These terms are used only to distinguish one component from another. For example, a first component could be referred to as a second component, and a second component could be referred to as a first component without departing from the scope of the present invention. The term "and / or" encompasses all combinations of one or more of the elements listed herein.

[0038] In the following description, the terms “front surface”, “rear surface”, “top”, “bottom”, “upper end” and “lower end” are defined on the basis of the Fig. shown drawing, the shapes and positions of the corresponding components are not restricted by the terms.

[0039] In the following, the embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawing figures.

[0040] Fig. 1 is a perspective view showing a front part of a high voltage connector in some embodiments of the present invention, Fig. 2 is a perspective view showing a rear part of the high voltage connector in some embodiments of the present invention, Fig. 3 is an exploded perspective view of a portion of the high voltage connector in some embodiments of the present invention, Fig. 4 is a plan view showing the interior of a first housing in some embodiments of the present invention.

[0041] How to Fig. 1 to 6, a high-voltage connector 100 may include a first housing 110 defining a receiving space 116, a fuse 120 housed in the first housing 110, a busbar clip 130 and a busbar clip terminal 140 housed in the first housing 110 and configured to secure the fuse 120, a pin terminal 150 housed in the first housing 110 with one end connected to a wire W2 and a second terminal 153 at the other end, a first cover 160 covering an open rear portion of the first housing 110, a second housing 170 coupled to the rear portion of the first housing 110 to assume a rear outer shape, and a second cover 180 coupled to a front portion of the second housing 170 to assume a front outer shape.

[0042] The first housing 110 can be opened at the rear part to accommodate the fuse 120, the busbar clip 130, the busbar clip terminal 140 and the plug 150 through the open rear part.

[0043] The first housing 110 may include a pair of insertion portions 111 into which a first wire W1 and a second wire W2 are respectively inserted, a first nut press-fit part 112 into which a nut N for fixing the busbar clip 120 is press-fitted, a second nut press-fit part 113 into which a nut N for fixing the pin 140 is press-fitted, a fixing part 114 into which the busbar clip terminal 120 is inserted and fixed, and a guide part 115; through which a first terminal 145 provided in the busbar clip terminal 130 and a second terminal 153 provided in the pin terminal 140 are guided for connection to a power source.

[0044] A first wire connection hole 131 of the busbar clip 130 may be formed at a position corresponding to the first nut press-fit part 112 into which the nut N is press-fitted, and a bolt B may be connected to the nut N through the first wire connection hole 131 so that the busbar clip 130 can be fixed together with the first wire W1 inside the first housing 110.

[0045] A second wire connection hole 151 of the pin terminal 150 may be formed at a position corresponding to the second nut pressing part 113 into which the nut N is pressed, and a bolt B may be connected to the nut N through the second wire connection hole 151, so that the pin terminal 150 can be fixed together with the second wire W2 inside the first housing 110.

[0046] The guide portion 115 may extend in a front direction in the front part of the first housing 110 and may include a first guide hole 115a through which the first terminal 145 of the busbar clip 140, which is fixed inside the first housing 110, is guided for connection to the power source, and a second guide hole 115b through which the second terminal 153 of the pin terminal 150, which is fixed inside the first housing 110, is guided for connection to the power source.

[0047] Inside the first housing 110, the accommodation area 116 may be formed, and the accommodation area 116 may be divided into a first accommodation area 116a to accommodate the fuse 120, a second accommodation area 116b to accommodate one end of the first wire W1, and a third accommodation area 116c to accommodate one end of the second wire W2 by a plurality of partition walls 163 formed in the first cover 160.

[0048] A plurality of fastening hooks 117 for fastening the first cover 160 may be arranged on the edge of the rear part of the first housing 110, and the first cover 160 may include a plurality of fastening holes 164 to be connected to the fastening hooks 117.

[0049] The guide part 115 may include a second sealing element 118 and a second sealing element coupling part 119 to improve the airtightness of the high-voltage connector 100.

[0050] The fuse 120 can be housed in the first housing 110 and secured with a first fastening clip 133 of the busbar clip 130 and a second fastening clip 141 of the busbar clip terminal 140.

[0051] The two ends of the fuse 120 can be detachably attached to the first fixing clip 133 and the second fixing clip 141, respectively, and accordingly, the fuse 120 can be easily separated from the first fixing clip 133 and the second fixing clip 141 when replacing the fuse 120.

[0052] The fuse 120, which is primarily fixed to the first fixing clip 133 and the second fixing clip 141, can be secondarily fixed by a first fixing rib 161 and a second fixing rib 162, which will be described later, of the first cover 160 to thereby be stably fixed, which will also be described later.

[0053] The busbar clip 130 can be accommodated in the first housing 110 and includes the first wire connection hole 131 connected to the first wire W1 and the first fixing clip 133 to which the fuse 120 is detachably attached.

[0054] When the bolt B is connected to the nut N through the first wire connection hole 131, after the first wire connection hole 131 is arranged to correspond to the first nut press-fit part 112, the busbar clip 130 can be fixed together with the first wire W1 inside the first housing 110.

[0055] Since the first fastening clip 133 for detachably fastening the fuse 120 is integrated into the busbar clip 130, the fuse 120 can be fastened inside the first housing 110 without using a separate component.

[0056] The first fastening clip 133 may be in the form of a ring having an open rear part so that the fuse 120 can be inserted and fastened from the rear towards the front.

[0057] The first fixing clip 133 may include a first fixing groove 135 formed at both ends, and the first fixing rib 161 of the first cover 160 may be supported on the first fixing groove 135 to prevent the fuse 120 fixed to the first fixing clip 133 from being separated, which will be described later.

[0058] The busbar clip terminal 140 may be housed in the first housing 110 and may include the second fixing clip 141 to which the fuse 120 is releasably secured and the first terminal 145 connected to the power source.

[0059] The busbar clip terminal 140 can be inserted into the fixing part 114 provided inside the first housing 110 and fixed inside the first housing 110.

[0060] Since the second fastening clip 141 for detachably fastening the fuse 120 is integrated into the busbar clip terminal 140, the fuse 120 can be fastened in the first housing 110 without using a separate component.

[0061] The second fastening clip 141 may be in the form of a ring having an open rear part so that the fuse 120 can be inserted and fastened from the rear towards the front part.

[0062] The second fixing clip 141 may include a second fixing groove 143 formed at both ends, and the second fixing rib 162 of the first cover 160 may be supported on the second fixing groove 143 to prevent the fuse 120 fixed to the second fixing clip 141 from being separated, which will be described later.

[0063] The first terminal 145 connected to the power source can be integrated into the busbar clip terminal 140 so that the busbar clip terminal 140 can be connected directly to the power source.

[0064] The pin terminal 150 can be housed inside the first housing 110 and includes the second wire connection hole 151 connected to the second line W2 and the second terminal 153 connected to the power source.

[0065] When the screw B is connected to the nut N through the second wire connection hole 151 after the second wire connection hole 151 is arranged to correspond to the second press-fit part 113, the pin terminal 150 can be fixed together with the second wire W2 inside the first housing 110.

[0066] Fig. 7 shows a bottom of the first lid in some embodiments of the present invention, and Fig. 8 shows a cross section showing a state in which a fuse is fixed by a fixing clip and a fixing rib.

[0067] How Fig. 7 and Fig. 8, the first cover 160 may include the first fixing rib 161 supporting the first fixing groove 135 formed in the first fixing clip 133 of the busbar clip 130 to fix the fuse 120 fixed to the first fixing clip 133 to prevent the fuse 120 from being disconnected, and the second fixing rib 162 supporting the second fixing groove 143 formed in the second fixing clip 141 of the busbar clip terminal 140 to fix the fuse 120 fixed to the second fixing clip 141 to prevent the fuse 120 from being disconnected.

[0068] The first fixing rib 161 and the second fixing rib 162 may be formed at locations where they can support the first fixing groove 135 and the second fixing groove 143, respectively, when the first cover 160 is fixed to the first housing 110.

[0069] When the first cover 160 is fixed to the first housing 110, the first fixing rib 161 and the second fixing rib 162 may support the first fixing groove 135 and the second fixing groove 143, respectively, to prevent the fuse 120, both ends of which are fixed to the first fixing clip 133 and the second fixing clip 143, from being separated.

[0070] Since the fuse 120 is primarily fastened by the first fastening clip 133 and the second fastening clip 141 and secondly by the first fastening rib 161 and the second fastening rib 162 which support the first fastening groove 135 and the second fastening groove 143, respectively, the fuse 120 can be stably fastened.

[0071] Furthermore, the first cover 160 may also include a plurality of partition walls 163 for dividing the interior of the first housing 110 into a plurality of receiving spaces 116, and a plurality of fastening holes 164 into which the plurality of fastening hooks 117 formed in the first housing 110 can be inserted and fastened (see Fig. 3).

[0072] The interior of the first housing 110 can be divided by the plurality of partition walls 163 into the first receiving area 116a for receiving the fuse 120, the second receiving area 116b for receiving one end of the first wire W1 and the third receiving area 116c for receiving one end of the second wire W2 (see Fig. 6).

[0073] Since the space in which the fuse 120, the first wire W1 and the second wire W2 are accommodated is divided by the plurality of partition walls 163, the insulation distances may increase, which may result in a downsizing of the high-voltage connector 100.

[0074] The first cover 160 may also include a first sealing element 165 that seals between the first cover 160 and the first housing 110, thereby improving the airtightness (see Fig. 3).

[0075] The first sealing element 165 may include a plurality of mounting hooks 166 formed along the edge. The plurality of mounting hooks 166 may be inserted into a plurality of mounting holes 167 formed in the first lid 160 to be assembled.

[0076] Since the first sealing element 165 is mounted on the front part of the first cover 160, the first sealing element 165 can seal between the first cover 160 and the first housing 110.

[0077] Fig. 9 shows a busbar clip and a busbar clip terminal in some embodiments of the present invention, Fig. 10 shows the bottom of a first lid in other embodiments of the present invention, and Fig. 11 is a cross-sectional view showing a state in which a fuse is fixed by a fixing clip and a fixing rib in other embodiments of the present invention.

[0078] As in the Fig. 9 to 11, no fastening groove can be formed in the first fastening clip 133 formed in the busbar clip 130 and the second fastening clip 141 formed in the busbar clip terminal 140.

[0079] In the case where no fastening groove is formed in the first fastening clip 133 and the second fastening clip 141, a pair of first fastening ribs 161a and a pair of second fastening ribs 162a may be formed on both surfaces of the partition walls 163, respectively.

[0080] When the pair of first fixing ribs 161a and the pair of second fixing ribs 162a are respectively formed on both sides of the partition walls 163, the pair of fixing ribs 161a can press the first fixing clip 133 at both ends to fix the fuse 120, and the pair of fixing ribs 162a can press the second fixing clip 141 at both ends to fix the fuse 120.

[0081] Fig. 12 shows a state in which a second cover is separated from a second housing in the high-voltage connector in some embodiments of the present invention, Fig. 13 shows a front part of a second housing in some embodiments of the present invention, and Fig. 14 shows a state in which a second cover is coupled to the second housing by a screw in some embodiments of the present invention.

[0082] As in the Fig. 12 and Fig. 13, the second housing 170 may be coupled to the rear part of the first housing 110 to form the outer shape of the high-voltage connector 100, and the second cover 180 may be coupled to the front part of the second housing 170 to form the outer shape of the high-voltage connector 100.

[0083] (00104) The second cover 180 and the second housing 170 surrounding the first housing 110 may be made of an electrically conductive material to block electromagnetic waves generated from the inside of the first housing 110.

[0084] (00105) The second housing 170 and the second lid 180 may include a pair of shielding portions 171 and 181 respectively surrounding front and rear parts of the outer peripheral surfaces of the pair of insertion portions 111 provided in the first housing 110.

[0085] The shielding portions 171 and 181 may include a plurality of beads 173 and 183 projecting toward the first wire W1 and the second wire W2 from the inner peripheral surfaces of the shielding portions 171 and 181 to shield the first wire W1 and the second wire W2, thereby blocking electromagnetic waves originating from the inside of the first housing 110.

[0086] The second cover 180 may include a coupling hook 185 for coupling with the second housing 170 and a first coupling hole 187. The second housing 170 may include a coupling portion 175 to which the coupling hook 185 is coupled, and a second coupling hole 177 formed at a location corresponding to the first coupling hole 187 (see Fig. 1)

[0087] The second cover 180 may further include an opening 189 through which the guide portion 115 of the first housing 110 extends.

[0088] By inserting the coupling hook 185 of the second cover 180 into the coupling part 175 of the second housing 170 to couple the second cover 180 to the second housing 170, and then inserting a screw B through the first coupling hole 187 and the second coupling hole 177, the second cover 180 can be coupled to the second housing 170.

[0089] At this point, as in Fig. 14, the screw B inserted into the first coupling hole 187 and the second coupling hole 177 can be connected to the front part of the high-voltage connector 100 through the first coupling hole 187 located in a direction in which the first terminal 145 and the second terminal 153 are connected to the power source.

[0090] Since the screw B is coupled to the front part of the high-voltage connector 100 through the first coupling hole 187 in the direction in which the first terminal 145 and the second terminal 153 are connected to the power source, the screw B can be removed after the high-voltage connector 100 is disconnected from the power source to replace the fuse 120.

[0091] This means that safety accidents that may occur when replacing fuse 120 can be avoided.

[0092] Fig. 15 is an exploded perspective view of a high voltage connector not belonging to the invention, and Fig. 16 shows a high-voltage connector which is not part of the invention.

[0093] The one in the Fig. The high-voltage connector 100 shown in Figures 1 to 14 may employ an independent shielding method in which shielding wires are arranged in the inner sides of the first wire W1 and the second wire W2.

[0094] As in the non-invention Fig. 15 and Fig. 16, in the case of covering a first wire W3 and a second wire W4 with separate shield wires 260, a high-voltage connector 200 may have a configuration for securing the shield wires 260 that is partially different from that of the high-voltage connector 100 shown in the Fig. 1 to 14 is shown.

[0095] The following are components of the high voltage connector 200 that differ from those of the Fig. 1 to 14. Descriptions of identical components of the high-voltage connector 200 and the high-voltage connector 100 are omitted.

[0096] As in the Fig. 15 and Fig. 16, a first housing 210 may include an insertion portion 211 into which the first wire W3 and the second wire W4 are inserted, and a second through-hole 213 through which a screw B passes for coupling a second housing 220 to a second cover 230.

[0097] The second housing 220 may include a first extension part 221 surrounding a rear part of the insertion portion 211 and a second coupling hole 223 formed in the first extension part 221 to couple the second housing 220 to the second cover 230 by the screw B.

[0098] The second cover 230 may include a second extension part 231 surrounding a front part of the insertion portion 211, and a second coupling hole 233 formed in the second extension part 231 to connect the second cover 230 to the second housing 220 by the screw B.

[0099] The first wire W3 and the second wire W4 can be fixed with a holder 250, and the holder 250 can be connected to one end of the insertion portion 211.

[0100] A shield cover 240 for fixing the shield wires 260 may be coupled to an outer peripheral surface of the insertion portion 211, and the shield wires 260 may be fixed on the shield cover 240 with a clamp 270 to surround the first wire W3 and the second wire W4.

[0101] In order to connect the second housing 220 to the second cover 230 by the screw B, the shield cover 240 connected to the insertion portion 211 may include a first through hole 241 formed at a position corresponding to the second through hole 213 in the insertion portion 211.

[0102] Accordingly, the screw B can be inserted through the first coupling hole 233, and the screw B inserted into the first coupling hole 233 can be connected to the second coupling hole 223 through the first through hole 241 and the second through hole 213 to connect the second housing 220 to the second cover 230.

[0103] In some embodiments of the present invention, the fuse can be easily replaced because it can be attached without using a separate component.

[0104] The assembly process of the fuse can also be improved, thereby increasing product productivity.

[0105] The number of components can also be reduced, leading to a miniaturization of the high-voltage connector.

[0106] Since the fuse and wires are arranged in separate compartments, the insulation distances can increase, leading to miniaturization of the high-voltage connector.

[0107] Since the fuse is securely mounted, a fire that can break out due to a short circuit can also be reduced.

[0108] Since it is difficult to replace the fuse without disconnecting the high-voltage plug from a power source, the number of accidents can also be reduced.

Claims

[1] High voltage connectors (100) with: a first housing (110) having an open rear portion; a fuse (120) provided inside the first housing (110); a busbar clip (130) provided within the first housing (110), the busbar clip (130) comprising: a first wire connection hole (131) connected to a first wire (W1); and a first fastening clip (133) adapted to releasably secure the fuse (120); a busbar clip terminal (140) provided within the first housing (110), the busbar clip terminal (140) comprising: a second fastening clip (141) adapted to releasably fasten the fuse (120) and formed in a clip shape, and a first terminal (145) connectable to a power source; and a pin terminal (150) provided within the first housing (110), the pin terminal (150) comprising: a second wire connection hole (151) connected to a second wire (W2); and a second terminal (153) connectable to the power source, the high-voltage connector (100) further comprising: a first cover (160) adapted to cover the open rear portion of the first housing (110); a second housing (170) coupled to the rear part of the first housing (110), wherein the second Housing (170) is arranged to present an external shape and to block electromagnetic waves originating from an interior of the first housing (110); and a second cover (180) coupled to a front part of the second housing (170), the second cover (180) being configured to present an external shape and block electromagnetic waves originating from the interior of the first housing (110), wherein the first fastening clip (133) and the second fastening clip (141) are arranged: form a ring shape with an open section; and insert the fuse (120) into the first fastening clip (133) and the second fastening clip (141), wherein the first cover (160) comprises: a pair of first fastening ribs (161a) arranged to press the first fastening clip (133) at both ends of the first fastening clip (133) and to fix the lock (120); and a pair of second fastening ribs (162a) adapted to press the second fastening clip (141) at both ends of the second fastening clip (141) and fix the lock (120). [2] High-voltage connector according to claim 1, wherein a first sealing element (165) is formed to seal the interior of the first housing (110) and is connected to a front part of the first cover (160). [3] High voltage connector according to claim 1, wherein the first housing (110) comprises: a pair of insertion sections (111) configured to insert the first wire (W1) and the second wire (W2) into the insertion sections (111); a first nut press fit member (112) configured to press a first nut (N) such that the first nut (N) secures the busbar clip (130); a second nut press-fit member (113) adapted to press a second nut (N) such that the second nut (N) secures the pin terminal (150); a mounting portion configured to insert the busbar clip terminal (140) into the mounting portion; and a guide section (115) connectable to the power source, wherein the first terminal (145) and the second terminal (153) pass through the guide section (115). [4] High-voltage connector according to claim 3, wherein the busbar clip (130) is provided within the first housing (110) such that: the first wire connection hole (131) is provided at a position corresponding to the first nut press-fit part (112); and the busbar clip (130) is fixed in the first housing (110) together with the first wire (W1) by a screw (B), the screw (B) being connected to the first nut (N) through the first wire connection hole (131). [5] High-voltage connector according to claim 3, wherein the pin terminal (150) is provided within the first housing (110) such that: the second wire connection hole (151) is provided at a position corresponding to the second nut press-fit part (113); and the pin terminal (150) is fixed within the first housing (110) together with the second wire (W2) by a screw (B), the screw (B) being connected to the second nut (N) through the second wire connection hole (151). [6] The high-voltage connector of claim 1, wherein the first cover (160) further comprises: a first receiving area (116a) for accommodating the fuse (120) in the first housing (110), which is configured to receive the fuse (120); a second receiving area (116b) adapted to receive one end of the first wire (W1); and a third receiving area (116c) configured to receive one end of the second wire (W2). [7] The high-voltage connector according to claim 1, wherein the second housing (170) and the second cover (180) are configured to block electromagnetic waves originating from the interior of the first housing (110) and are made of an electrically conductive material. [8] High-voltage connector according to claim 3, wherein the second housing (170) and the second cover (180) comprise: a pair of shielding portions (171) arranged to cover the outer surfaces of the pair of insertion portions (111). [9] A high-voltage connector according to claim 8, wherein the pair of shielding portions (171) comprises: a plurality of beads (173, 183) projecting toward the first wire (W1) and the second wire (W2) from the inner surfaces of the shielding portions (171), the plurality of beads (173, 183) being configured to shield the first wire (W1) and the second wire (W2) such that the first wire (W1) and the second wire (W2) block electromagnetic waves originating from the interior of the first housing (110). [10] High-voltage connector according to claim 1, wherein the second cover (180) comprises: a coupling hook (185) coupled to the second housing (170), and a first coupling hole (187) connected to the second housing (170) by a screw (B), wherein the second housing (170) comprises: a coupling portion (175) configured to insert the coupling hook (185) into the coupling portion (175); and a second coupling hole (177) formed at a position corresponding to the first coupling hole (187). [11] High-voltage connector according to claim 10, wherein the second cover (180) is connected to the second housing (170) by a screw (B) inserted into the first coupling hole (187) and the second coupling hole (177); wherein one of the bolts is inserted through the first coupling hole (187) into the second coupling hole (177); and wherein the first coupling hole (187) is arranged in a direction such that the first terminal (145) and the second terminal (153) are connectable to the power source. [12] High-voltage connector (100), comprising: a first housing (110) having an open rear portion; a fuse (120) provided inside the first housing (110); a busbar clip (130) provided within the first housing (110), the busbar clip (130) comprising: a first fastening clip (133) adapted to releasably fasten the fuse (120), and a first fastening groove (135) formed at both ends of the first fastening clip (133); a busbar clip terminal (140) provided within the first housing (110), the busbar clip terminal (140) comprising: a second fastening clip (141) configured to releasably secure the fuse (120), and a second fastening groove (143) formed at both ends of the second fastening clip (141); and a first cover (160) adapted to cover the open rear portion of the first housing (110), the first cover (160) comprising: a first fastening rib (161) and a second fastening rib (162) arranged to: support the first fastening groove (135) and the second fastening groove (143); and fix the fuse (120) which is attached to the first fastening clip (133) and the second fastening clip (141).

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