Connectors and vehicle

Abstract

Connector, characterized in that it comprises the following: an outer shell (1); a boom (2) wherein one end of the boom (2) is connected to the outer shell (1), while another end of the boom (2) extends in a direction away from the outer shell (1), wherein the boom (2) has a limiting projection (21) on which a stop groove (22) is provided; a CPA component (3) comprising a main body (31) and an extension arm (32), wherein the extension arm (32) has a stop tip (321), and wherein one end of the extension arm (32) is connected to the main body (31), while the other end of the extension arm (32) extends in a direction away from the outer shell (1), and wherein the main body (31) is slidably arranged on the outer shell (1) to drive the other end of the extension arm (32) to move between the outer shell (1) and the boom (2), so that the stop tip (321) is located in the stop groove (22), and wherein the stop tip (321) bears against the inner wall of the stop groove (22), and wherein the extension arm (32) is deformable so that the stop tip (321) detaches from the stop groove (22) and snaps into the limiting projection (21).

Description

TECHNICAL AREA

[0001] The present utility model relates to the technical field of vehicle connectors, in particular a connector and a vehicle. STATE OF THE ART

[0002] Currently, connector assemblies are used; these are devices that connect two active components to transmit power or signals. Connector assemblies typically comprise mating plug and socket connections that, when mated, enable the transmission of information or power. To prevent the plug and socket connections from becoming dislodged due to vibration, a connector position assurance (CPA) component is often integrated into the socket. When the plug and socket connections are mated, the CPA component engages between the cantilever and the socket connection to support the cantilever, preventing it from being pushed and unlocked. This provides a secondary locking mechanism for the connector assembly.

[0003] With the existing technology, the CPA component positioned under the boom can easily be pushed into its final position if the plug and socket connectors are not fully engaged. This prematurely raises the boom, preventing the plug and socket connectors from fully mating. The CPA component then has to be moved before a complete connection can be achieved, negatively impacting assembly efficiency. CONTENTS OF THE PRESENT USE SAMPLE

[0004] The present utility model aims to provide a connector and a vehicle to solve the prior art problem that the CPA component can easily be pushed into its final position if the plug connector and socket connector are not fully engaged, which could lead to poor assembly efficiency.

[0005] On the one hand, the present utility model provides a connector comprising: an outer shell; a cantilever, wherein one end of the cantilever is connected to the outer shell, while another end of the cantilever extends away from the outer shell, wherein the cantilever has a limiting projection on which a stop groove is provided;a CPA component comprising a main body and an extension arm, wherein the extension arm has a stop tip, and wherein one end of the extension arm is connected to the main body while the other end of the extension arm extends away from the outer shell, and wherein the main body is slidably arranged on the outer shell to drive the other end of the extension arm to move between the outer shell and the boom, such that the stop tip is in the stop groove, and wherein the stop tip bears against the inner wall of the stop groove, and wherein the extension arm is deformable such that the stop tip detaches from the stop groove and snaps into the limiting projection.

[0006] An optional technical solution for the connector is to arrange the stop groove on a side of the limiting projection facing the main body and to penetrate to the end face of a side of the limiting projection facing the outer shell.

[0007] An optional technical solution for the connector is that the stop groove has a stop surface facing away from the outer shell, with the stop tip resting against the stop surface.

[0008] An optional technical solution of the connector is that the stop groove continues to have a boundary surface connected to the stop surface, the boundary surface facing the outer shell, the boundary surface and the stop surface enclosing an angle A that satisfies 60°≤A≤70°.

[0009] An optional technical solution of the connector is to provide a first limiting hole and a second limiting hole on the cantilever, wherein the first limiting hole is located between the limiting projection and another end of the cantilever, while the second limiting hole is located between the limiting projection and one end of the cantilever, and wherein the stop groove is located in the first limiting hole, and wherein another end of the extension arm can move into the second limiting hole and snap into the limiting projection.

[0010] An optional technical solution of the connector is that the extension arm comprises an elastic arm and a pressure projection, wherein one end of the elastic arm is connected to the main body, while another end of the elastic arm is connected to the pressure projection, and wherein the pressure projection is configured so that it can be pressed, causing deformation of the elastic arm, and wherein one end of the pressure projection facing away from the elastic arm has a stop tip.

[0011] One optional technical solution for the connector is to have a triangular pressure protrusion.

[0012] An optional technical solution for the connector is that the CPA component continues to include a support block located on the main body, with the support block being able to support the other end of the boom after the other end of the extension arm has passed through the limiting projection.

[0013] An optional technical solution for the connector is that the outer shell has a sliding slot in which the main body is slidably arranged.

[0014] On the other hand, the present utility model provides a vehicle comprising a connector in any of the above solutions.

[0015] The present utility model has the following advantages: The present utility model provides a connector comprising an outer shell, a cantilever and a CPA component; wherein the cantilever has a limiting projection on which a stop groove is provided, and wherein the CPA limiting projection has a stop groove on which a stop groove is provided, and wherein the CPA component comprises a main body and an extension arm;Using the connector according to the present utility model, the stop tip of the extension arm remains in the stop groove at all times when the plug and socket connections are not fully engaged, so that the stop tip rests against the inner wall of the stop groove. With this arrangement, the stop groove can perform a limiting function in the sliding direction of the main body, effectively preventing the extension arm from being prematurely lifted and easily forced into its final position, thus improving assembly efficiency. The connector according to the present utility model, with its stop groove arrangement, effectively solves the prior art problem of the CPA component being easily forced into its final position when the plug and socket connections are not fully engaged, which could lead to poor assembly efficiency. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWING Fig. Figure 1 shows a schematic diagram of the structure of a connector in an embodiment of the present utility model; Fig. Figure 2 shows a sectional view of a connector in an embodiment of the present utility model; Fig. Figure 3 shows a partially enlarged view according to Fig. 2; Fig. Figure 4 shows a schematic diagram of the structure of an outer shell in an embodiment of the present utility model. Reference symbol list 1 Outer shell 11 sliding slots 2 outriggers 21 Limiting advantage 22 Stop groove 221 Stop surface 222 Boundary area 23 First boundary hole 24 Second boundary hole 3 CPA component 31 Main body 32 Extension arm 321 Stop tip 322 Elastic arm 323 Pressure advantage 33 Support block DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0016] In conjunction with the accompanying drawings, the technical solutions of this utility model are explained clearly and completely below. Obviously, the embodiments described do not represent all embodiments, but only a subset of those of this utility model. All other embodiments that a person skilled in the art in this field could obtain, provided that no creative work is involved, based on the embodiments in this utility model, should be considered to be covered by the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0017] It should be noted that in the explanation of this utility model, the directional or positional relationships described using terms such as "center," "top," "bottom," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inside," "outside," etc., are based on the directional or positional relationships illustrated in the accompanying drawings. They serve only to explain this utility model and to facilitate its explanation. They do not indicate or suggest that the depicted devices or elements have specific directions or should be constructed and operated in specific directions. Consequently, they cannot be construed as limiting the scope of this utility model. Furthermore, the terms "the first" and "the second" are used only to explain the objective and cannot be understood as indicating or implying any relative meaning.The terms "first position" and "second position" denote two distinct positions. Furthermore, the expression that the first feature is "above the second feature," "above the second feature," or "at the top of the second feature" refers to the first feature being located directly above and diagonally above the second feature, or simply means that the horizontal height of the first feature is greater than that of the second feature. The expression that the first feature is "below the second feature," "below the second feature," or "at the bottom of the second feature" refers to the first feature being located directly below and diagonally below the second feature, or simply means that the horizontal height of the first feature is less than that of the second feature.

[0018] It should be noted that the terms "installed," "coupled," and "connected" in the explanatory notes to this utility model should be understood in a broader sense, in the absence of clear rules and provisions. For example, it could be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integrated connection; it could be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it could be a direct connection or an indirect connection via a medium; it could also be a connection between the interiors of two elements. The person skilled in the art in this field can understand the specific meanings of the aforementioned terms in this utility model based on the specific situations.

[0019] The embodiment of the present utility model is explained in more detail below. All examples of the embodiment are illustrated in the accompanying drawings, where the reference numerals that are identical or similar from beginning to end denote identical or similar elements or elements with the same or similar function. The embodiments explained with the accompanying drawings are exemplary, serve only to explain the present utility model, and cannot be understood as limiting the present utility model.

[0020] As in Fig.As shown in Figures 1 to 4, the present embodiment provides a connector comprising an outer shell 1, a cantilever 2 and a CPA component 3. One end of the cantilever 2 is connected to the outer shell 1, while another end of the cantilever 2 extends away from the outer shell 1, the cantilever 2 having a limiting projection 21 on which a stop groove 22 is provided;The CPA component 3 has a main body 31 and an extension arm 32, wherein the extension arm 32 has a stop tip 321, and wherein one end of the extension arm 32 is connected to the main body 31, while the other end of the extension arm 32 extends away from the outer shell 1, and wherein the main body 31 is slidably arranged on the outer shell 1 to drive the other end of the extension arm 32 to move between the outer shell 1 and the boom 2, so that the stop tip 321 is located in the stop groove 22, and wherein the stop tip 321 bears against the inner wall of the stop groove 22, and wherein the extension arm 32 is deformable so that the stop tip 321 detaches from the stop groove 22 and snaps into the limiting projection 21.

[0021] Using the connector according to the present utility model, the stop tip 321 of the extension arm 32 is located in the stop groove 22 at all times when the plug and socket connections are not fully engaged, so that the stop tip 321 rests against the inner wall of the stop groove 22. With this arrangement, the stop groove 22 can achieve a limiting function in the sliding direction of the main body 31 to effectively prevent the extension arm 32 from being prematurely lifted and easily pushed into the end position, thus improving assembly efficiency.By means of the connector according to the present utility model, the prior art problem is effectively solved by the arrangement of the stop groove 22, namely that the CPA component 3 can easily be pressed into its end position if the plug connector and socket connector are not fully engaged, which could lead to poor assembly efficiency.

[0022] In some embodiments, the stop groove 22 is arranged on a side of the limiting projection 21 facing the main body 31 and extends to the end face of a side of the limiting projection 21 facing the outer shell 1. This configuration facilitates the release of the cantilever 32 from the stop groove 22 when it needs to be pressed into its final position, thereby improving assembly efficiency.

[0023] Furthermore, the stop groove 22 has a stop surface 221 which faces away from the outer shell 1; this arrangement makes it easier for the stop tip 321 to rest against the stop surface 221 in order to achieve the limiting function.

[0024] In the present embodiment, the stop groove 22 further comprises a boundary surface 222 connected to the stop surface 221, the boundary surface 222 facing the outer shell 1, and the boundary surface 222 and the stop surface 221 enclosing an angle A that satisfies 60° ≤ A ≤ 70°. This configuration limits the angle A between the boundary surface 222 and the stop surface 221 within the specified range. Consequently, detachment does not occur easily when the stop tip 321 rests against the inner wall of the stop groove 22, thus preventing a situation in which the extension arm 32 is prematurely lifted and easily forced into the end position.

[0025] In particular, the angle A between the boundary surface 222 and the stop surface 221 can be selected according to practical requirements, wherein the angle A between the boundary surface 222 and the stop surface 221 can be 60°, 65° or 70°.

[0026] In some embodiments, a first limiting hole 23 and a second limiting hole 24 are provided on the boom 2. The first limiting hole 23 is located between the limiting projection 21 and another end of the boom 2, while the second limiting hole 24 is located between the limiting projection 21 and another end of the boom 2, the stop groove 22 being located in the first limiting hole 24, and another end of the extension arm 32 being able to move into the second limiting hole 24 and snap into the limiting projection 21.

[0027] When the connector leaves the factory, the main body 31 is mounted on the outer shell 1, so that the raised other end of the extension arm 32 is located inside the first limiting hole 23, and the stop groove 22 blocks the stop tip 321 so that the main body 31 cannot slide into the end position; furthermore, the other end of the extension arm 32 can move into the second limiting hole 24 and is snapped into the limiting projection 21 (i.e., moves into the end position).

[0028] In the present embodiment, the extension arm 32 comprises an elastic arm 322 and a pressure projection 323. One end of the elastic arm 322 is connected to the main body 31, while another end of the elastic arm 322 is connected to the pressure projection 323. The pressure projection 323 is configured to be compressible, causing deformation of the elastic arm 322 so that the pressure projection 323 moves from the first limiting hole 23 to the second limiting hole 24. An end of the pressure projection 323 facing away from the elastic arm 322 has a stop tip 321, allowing it to easily rest against the inner wall of the stop groove 22.

[0029] In some embodiments, the pressure projection 323 is triangular in shape. The tip of the pressure projection 323 is exposed from the first limiting hole 23 to facilitate pressing by personnel.

[0030] In the present embodiment, the CPA component 3 further comprises a support block 33 arranged on the main body 31, wherein the support block 33 can support the other end of the cantilever 2 after the other end of the extension arm 32 has passed through the limiting projection 21. This arrangement allows the support block 33 to support the other end of the cantilever 2 after the other end of the extension arm 32 has passed through the limiting projection 21. This facilitates the subsequent assembly of the connector and improves the assembly efficiency of the connector assembly.

[0031] In some embodiments, the outer shell 1 has a sliding slot 11 in which the main body 31 is slidably arranged. The sliding slot 11 is aligned along the insertion direction of the outer shell 1. This configuration allows the sliding slot 11 to guide the outer shell 1 during assembly, thereby improving assembly efficiency.

[0032] The present embodiment further provides a vehicle comprising a connector as described above. Using the vehicle according to the present utility model, the stop tip 321 of the extension arm 32 remains in the stop groove 22 at all times when the plug and socket connections are not fully engaged, so that the stop tip 321 rests against the inner wall of the stop groove 22. With this arrangement, the stop groove 22 can perform a limiting function in the sliding direction of the main body 31, effectively preventing the extension arm 32 from being prematurely lifted and easily pushed into its final position, thus improving assembly efficiency.By means of the vehicle according to the present utility model, the prior art problem is effectively solved by the arrangement of the stop groove 22, namely that the CPA component 3 can easily be pushed into its end position if the plug connector and socket connector are not fully engaged, which could lead to poor assembly efficiency.

[0033] Obviously, the foregoing embodiments of the present utility model are merely examples for the clear explanation of the present utility model and are not intended to limit its embodiment. A person skilled in the art in the relevant field can make changes or modifications to other forms based on the foregoing explanation. It is both unnecessary and impossible to list all embodiments. All changes, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made in accordance with the ideas and principles of the present utility model should be considered to be covered by the scope of protection of the claims of the present utility model.

[0034] The present utility model relates to the technical field of vehicle connectors and discloses in particular a connector and a vehicle, wherein the connector comprises an outer casing, a cantilever, and a CPA component. The cantilever has a limiting projection on which a stop groove is provided, and the CPA component comprises a main body and an extension arm.Using the connector according to the present utility model, the stop tip of the extension arm remains in the stop groove at all times when the plug and socket connections are not fully engaged, so that the stop tip rests against the inner wall of the stop groove. With this arrangement, the stop groove can act as a limiter in the sliding direction of the main body, effectively preventing the extension arm from being prematurely lifted and easily forced into its final position, thus improving assembly efficiency. The connector according to the present utility model, with its stop groove arrangement, effectively solves the prior art problem of the CPA component being easily forced into its final position when the plug and socket connections are not fully engaged, which could lead to poor assembly efficiency.

Claims

[1] Connectors, characterized by that it includes the following: an outer shell (1); a boom (2) wherein one end of the boom (2) is connected to the outer shell (1), while another end of the boom (2) extends in a direction away from the outer shell (1), wherein the boom (2) has a limiting projection (21) on which a stop groove (22) is provided; a CPA component (3) comprising a main body (31) and an extension arm (32), wherein the extension arm (32) has a stop tip (321), and wherein one end of the extension arm (32) is connected to the main body (31), while the other end of the extension arm (32) extends in a direction away from the outer shell (1), and wherein the main body (31) is slidably arranged on the outer shell (1) to drive the other end of the extension arm (32) to move between the outer shell (1) and the boom (2), so that the stop tip (321) is located in the stop groove (22), and wherein the stop tip (321) bears against the inner wall of the stop groove (22), and wherein the extension arm (32) is deformable so that the stop tip (321) detaches from the stop groove (22) and snaps into the limiting projection (21). [2] Connectors according to claim 1, characterized by: that the stop groove (22) is arranged on a side of the limiting projection (21) facing the main body (31) and penetrates to the end surface of a side of the limiting projection (21) facing the outer shell (1). [3] Connectors according to claim 2, characterized by : that the stop groove (22) has a stop surface (221) which faces away from the outer shell (1), with the stop tip (321) resting against the stop surface (221). [4] Connectors according to claim 3, characterized by : that the stop groove (22) further comprises a boundary surface (222) connected to the stop surface (221), wherein the boundary surface (222) faces the outer shell (1), wherein the boundary surface (222) and the stop surface (221) enclose an angle A which satisfies 60°≤A≤70°. [5] Connectors according to claim 1, characterized by: that a first limiting hole (23) and a second limiting hole (23) are provided on the boom (2), wherein the first limiting hole (23) is located between the limiting projection (21) and another end of the boom (2), while the second limiting hole (24) is located between the limiting projection (21) and an end of the boom (2), and wherein the stop groove (22) is located in the first limiting hole (24), and wherein another end of the extension arm (32) can move into the second limiting hole (24) and is snapped into the limiting projection (21). [6] Connectors according to claim 1, characterized by: that the extension arm (32) comprises an elastic arm (322) and a pressure projection (323), wherein one end of the elastic arm (322) is connected to the main body (31), while another end of the elastic arm (322) is connected to the pressure projection (323), and wherein the pressure projection (323) is configured to be compressible, thereby causing deformation of the elastic arm (322), and wherein an end of the pressure projection (323) facing away from the elastic arm (322) has a stop tip (321). [7] Connectors according to claim 6, characterized by : that the pressure projection (323) is triangular in shape. [8] Connectors according to claim 1, characterized by: that the CPA component (3) further comprises a support block (33) arranged on the main body (31), wherein the support block (33) can support the other end of the boom (2) after the other end of the extension arm (32) has passed through the limiting projection (21). [9] Connectors according to claim 1, characterized by : that the outer shell (1) has a sliding slot (11) in which the main body (31) is arranged to slide. [10] vehicle, characterized by , that it comprises a connector according to any one of claims 1 to 9.

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