Connectors and vehicle

Abstract

Connector, characterized in that it comprises the following: a pin connector (1) comprising a connector body (11) and a first locking structure (12), wherein the first locking structure (12) is arranged on the connector body (11), and wherein the first locking structure (12) can lock into a vehicle sheet (5); a socket connector (2) comprising a socket connector body (21) and a second locking structure (22), wherein the second locking structure (22) is arranged on the socket connector body (21), and wherein the second locking structure (22) can lock into the vehicle sheet (5), and wherein the socket connector body (21) and the plug connector body (11) can be plugged together; and a sealing element (3) attached to the bushing connection body (21), wherein the sealing element (3) can rest against the vehicle sheet (5) to seal the gap between the outer side surface of the vehicle sheet (5) and the bushing connection body (21).

Description

TECHNICAL AREA

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

[0002] A connector is a device that joins two active components to transmit power or signals. Connectors typically consist of mating plug and socket contacts that, when connected, allow the transmission of information or power. With current technology, the plug contact must first be mounted from inside the vehicle to the outside during installation. Only after it is fully mated with the socket contact do the locking tabs on the plug contact engage with the vehicle's sheet metal, thus completing the connector installation. However, with this installation method, the connector can easily detach from the vehicle's sheet metal during prolonged use or under strong vibrations, compromising the connector's functionality. CONTENTS OF THE PRESENT USE SAMPLE

[0003] The present utility model aims to provide a connector and a vehicle to solve the prior art problem that the locking lugs on the connector contact engage in the sheet metal of the vehicle, causing the connector to easily detach from the sheet metal of the vehicle.

[0004] On the one hand, the present utility model provides a connector comprising: a pin connector comprising a plug body and a first locking structure, wherein the first locking structure is arranged on the plug body and wherein the first locking structure can lock into a vehicle sheet metal panel; a socket connector comprising a socket body and a second locking structure, wherein the second locking structure is arranged on the socket body and wherein the second locking structure can lock into the vehicle sheet metal panel, and wherein the socket body and the plug body can be plugged together; and a sealing element attached to the socket body, wherein the sealing element can bear against the vehicle sheet metal panel to seal the gap between the outer side surface of the vehicle sheet metal panel and the socket body.

[0005] An optional technical solution of the connector is to provide the first locking structure in a number greater than 1, wherein the multiple first locking structures are distributed at intervals along the circumferential direction of the connector body, and wherein the multiple first locking structures each lock into the vehicle sheet metal.

[0006] An optional technical solution of the connector consists in the first locking structure comprising a locking plate and a locking projection, wherein the locking projection is connected to the locking plate and extends towards the outer side wall of the connector body, and wherein the locking plate is connected to the connector body, and wherein the locking projection can engage in the vehicle sheet metal.

[0007] An optional technical solution for the connector is that the locking plate has a locking support point located on the side of the vehicle sheet metal facing the socket connector.

[0008] An optional technical solution of the connector is that the second locking structure comprises a first locking element and a second locking element, wherein the first locking element and the second locking element are each arranged on two sides of the socket connector body, and wherein the first locking element and the second locking element can each lock into the vehicle sheet metal.

[0009] An optional technical solution for the connector is that the first locking element and the second locking element are each a locking lug, whereby the locking lugs can snap into the vehicle sheet metal.

[0010] An optional technical solution of the connector is that the sealing element comprises a sealing body and a sealing rib, wherein the sealing rib is arranged on the sealing body and extends towards the outer side surface of the sealing body (31), and wherein the sealing body is attached to the socket connector body, and wherein the sealing rib can bear against the outer side surface of the vehicle sheet metal.

[0011] An optional technical solution for the connector is that the sealing body has a cable entry opening through which the cable of the socket connector body can be passed.

[0012] An optional technical solution for the connector is to have the sealing rib extend towards the outer side surface of the sealing body.

[0013] An optional technical solution for the connector is to continue to include a TPA locking structure that can be inserted into the pin connector and the socket connector, so that the plug contacts of the pin connector and the socket contacts of the socket connector are in a final locking position.

[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 a pin connector, a socket connector, and a sealing element; the pin connector comprises a plug connector body and a first locking structure, while the socket connector comprises a socket connector body and a second locking structure; in the connector according to the present utility model, the first locking structure is arranged on the plug connector body and can lock into the vehicle sheet metal; simultaneously, the second locking structure is arranged on the socket connector body and also locks into the vehicle sheet metal; with this arrangement, both the first and second locking structures lock into the vehicle sheet metal, thereby further improving the snap-fit ​​connection between the connector and the vehicle sheet metal, which ensuresTo effectively solve the problem of the connector not easily detaching from the vehicle sheet metal, the locking tab on the connector engages in the vehicle sheet metal, preventing the connector from easily detaching. Furthermore, the sealing element is attached to the socket connector body, allowing it to rest against the vehicle sheet metal to seal the gap between the outer surface of the vehicle sheet metal and the socket connector body, thus achieving a watertight seal between the connector and the vehicle sheet metal. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWING Fig. Figure 1 shows a schematic diagram of the structure of a pin connector in an embodiment of the present utility model; Fig. Figure 2 shows a schematic diagram of the structure of a pin connector and a vehicle sheet metal panel after installation in an embodiment of the present utility model; Fig. Figure 3 shows a schematic diagram of the structure of a socket connector in an embodiment of the present utility model; Fig. Figure 4 shows a sectional view of a pin connector, a socket connector and a vehicle sheet metal panel after installation in an embodiment of the present utility model. Reference symbol list 1 pin connector 11 Connector body 12 First grid structure 121 Rastplatte 1211 Rest stop 122 Rastvorsprung 2 female connectors 21 socket connector bodies 22 Second grid structure 221 First locking element 222 Second locking element 3 Sealing element 31 sealing bodies 311 Cable entry opening 32 sealing ribs 4 TPA locking structure 5 Vehicle sheet metal DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0016] In conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments, the present utility model is explained in more detail below. It is understood that the detailed embodiments described here serve only to illustrate the present utility model, rather than to limit its scope. Furthermore, it should be noted that, to facilitate explanation, only a portion of the structures associated with the present utility model, rather than all structures, are shown in the drawings.

[0017] Unless otherwise clearly stated and defined in the present utility model, the terms "coupling," "connection," and "fastening" should be understood in a broader sense; for example, it could be a permanent 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 a connection via a medium; it could also be a connection within two elements or an interaction between two elements. A person skilled in the art in this field should be able to understand the specific meanings of the aforementioned terms in the present utility model based on the specific situations.

[0018] In the present utility model, the expression that the first feature is "above" or "below" the second feature can mean both that the first and second features are in direct contact and that the first and second features are not in direct contact but are connected by another feature, unless expressly stated otherwise and limited. Furthermore, the expression that the first feature is "above" the second feature, "above the second feature," or "on the top of the second feature" refers to the first feature being located directly above and obliquely above the second feature, or the expression 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 “under the second feature”, “below the second feature” or “at the bottom of the second feature” refers to the fact that the first feature is located directly below and diagonally below the second feature, or the expression simply means that the horizontal height of the first feature is less than that of the second feature.

[0019] In the explanation of this embodiment, the directional or positional relationships described using terms such as "above," "below," "left," "right," etc., are based on the directional or positional relationships illustrated in the accompanying drawings. They serve only to facilitate explanation and simplify operation; they do not indicate or suggest that the depicted devices or elements have specific orientations or should be constructed and operated in specific directions. Therefore, they cannot be interpreted as a limitation of this utility model. Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used only for differentiation in the description and have no special meaning.

[0020] As in Fig.As shown in Figures 1 to 4, the present embodiment provides a connector comprising a pin connector 1, a socket connector 2 and a sealing element 3.The pin connector 1 comprises a plug terminal body 11 and a first locking structure 12, wherein the first locking structure 12 is arranged on the plug terminal body 11, and wherein the first locking structure 12 can lock into a vehicle panel 5; the socket connector 2 comprises a socket terminal body 21 and a second locking structure 22, wherein the second locking structure 22 is arranged on the socket terminal body 21, and wherein the second locking structure 22 can lock into the vehicle panel 5, and wherein the socket terminal body 21 and the plug terminal body 11 can be plugged together; wherein the sealing element 3 is attached to the socket terminal body 21, and wherein the sealing element 3 can bear against the vehicle panel 5 to seal the gap between the outer side surface of the vehicle panel 5 and the socket terminal body 21.

[0021] In the connector according to the present utility model, the first locking structure 12 is arranged on the plug connector body 11, and the first locking structure 12 can lock into the vehicle sheet metal 5. Simultaneously, the second locking structure 22 is arranged on the socket connector body 21, and the second locking structure 22 also locks into the vehicle sheet metal 5. With this arrangement, the first locking structure 12 and the second locking structure 22 each lock into the vehicle sheet metal 5, thereby further improving the snap-fit ​​connection between the connector and the vehicle sheet metal 5. This ensures that the connector does not easily detach from the vehicle sheet metal 5, effectively solving the prior art problem of the locking lug on the connector engaging in the vehicle sheet metal 5, causing the connector to easily detach from the vehicle sheet metal 5.Furthermore, the sealing element 3 is attached to the socket connector body 21, so that the sealing element 3 can rest against the vehicle sheet 5 to seal the gap between the outer side surface of the vehicle sheet 5 and the socket connector body 21, thereby achieving the watertight effect between the connector and the vehicle sheet 5.

[0022] In some embodiments, the first locking structure 12 can be provided in more than one number, wherein the multiple first locking structures 12 are spaced apart along the circumferential direction of the connector body 11, and wherein the multiple first locking structures 12 each engage with the vehicle sheet metal 5. This configuration further improves the strength of the snap connection between the connector body 11 and the vehicle sheet metal 5.

[0023] In the present embodiment, the first locking structure 12 comprises a locking plate 121 and a locking projection 122. The locking plate 121 is connected to the connector body 11, while the locking projection 122 is connected to the locking plate 121 and extends towards the outer side wall of the connector body 11. This configuration facilitates the snap-fit ​​connection of the locking projection 122 to the vehicle panel 5 during installation of the connector body 11 on the vehicle panel 5.

[0024] In particular, the locking plate 121 has a locking support point 1211, which is located on a side of the vehicle sheet metal 5 facing the socket connector 2.

[0025] In some embodiments, the second locking structure 22 comprises a first locking element 221 and a second locking element 222. The first locking element 221 and the second locking element 222 are each arranged on opposite sides of the socket connector body 21. This arrangement allows both the first locking element 221 and the second locking element 222 to engage with the vehicle sheet metal 5, thereby improving the strength of the snap connection between the socket connector body 21 and the vehicle sheet metal 5.

[0026] Furthermore, the first locking element 221 and the second locking element 222 comprise, but are not limited to a locking lug, and the locking lugs engage in the vehicle sheet metal 5 to facilitate assembly and disassembly.

[0027] In the present embodiment, the sealing element 3 comprises a sealing body 31 and a sealing rib 32. The sealing rib 32 is arranged on the sealing body 31, which is attached to the bushing connection body 21, in order to create the connection between the sealing body 31 and the bushing connection body 21. The sealing rib 32 rests against the outer side surface of the vehicle sheet 5, thereby creating a seal between the outer side surface of the vehicle sheet 5 and the bushing connection body 21.

[0028] In some embodiments, the sealing body 31 has a cable entry opening 311 through which the cable of the socket connector body 21 can be passed.

[0029] In the present embodiment, the sealing rib 32 extends towards the outer side surface of the sealing body 31. In this way, the sealing rib can fully contact the vehicle sheet metal 5 to ensure the sealing effect.

[0030] To improve the connection stability between the pin connector 1 and the socket connector 2, the connector further incorporates a TPA locking structure 4. By inserting the TPA locking structure 4 into the pin connector 1 and the socket connector 2, it is verified that the plug contact of the pin connector 1 and the socket contact of the socket connector 2 are in their final locking positions. Simultaneously, the retention force of the plug contact of the pin connector 1 and the socket contact of the socket connector 2 is increased. TPA (Terminal Position Assurance) refers here to a locking structure within the connector that serves to secure the connection positions and provides additional locking for stability of the connection within the connector. TPA typically uses a snap mechanism or a locking tab.After the connector is fully inserted into the connector, locking is achieved by folding or snapping the connector into the terminal slot of the main body. For example, in the case of an integrated jacketed TPA, the connector is secured by folding the retaining clip 90° after insertion, causing it to snap into the terminal slot of the main body.

[0031] The present embodiment further provides a vehicle comprising a connector as described above. In the vehicle according to the present utility model, the first locking structure 12 is arranged on the connector body 11, and the first locking structure 12 can engage in the vehicle sheet metal 5. Simultaneously, the second locking structure 22 is arranged on the socket connector body 21, and the second locking structure 22 also engages in the vehicle sheet metal 5. With this arrangement, the first locking structure 12 and the second locking structure 22 each engage in the vehicle sheet metal 5, thereby further improving the snap-fit ​​connection between the connector and the vehicle sheet metal 5. This ensures that the connector does not easily detach from the vehicle sheet metal 5, effectively solving the prior art problem where the locking lug on the connector engages in the vehicle sheet metal 5, causing the connector to easily detach from the vehicle sheet metal 5.Furthermore, the sealing element 3 is attached to the socket connector body 21, so that the sealing element 3 can rest against the vehicle sheet 5 to seal the gap between the outer side surface of the vehicle sheet 5 and the socket connector body 21, thereby achieving the watertight effect between the connector and the vehicle sheet 5.

[0032] Furthermore, the foregoing merely describes preferred embodiments of the present utility model and the underlying technical principles. Those skilled in the art should understand that the present utility model is not limited to the specific embodiments described herein. They may make various significant modifications, adjustments, and substitutions without altering the scope of protection of the present utility model. Therefore, the present utility model is not limited to the aforementioned embodiments, although these embodiments provide a detailed explanation of the present utility model. The present utility model may contain other equivalent embodiments without departing from the concept of the present utility model. The scope of the present utility model is defined by the accompanying claims.

[0033] The present utility model relates to the technical field of connectors and discloses in particular a connector and a vehicle, wherein the connector comprises a pin connector, a socket connector and a sealing element.The first locking structure is arranged on the connector body, and the first locking structure can snap into the vehicle sheet metal; the second locking structure is arranged on the socket connector body, and the second locking structure also snaps into the vehicle sheet metal. With this arrangement, the first locking structure and the second locking structure each snap into the vehicle sheet metal, further improving the snap-fit ​​connection between the connector and the vehicle sheet metal, ensuring that the connector does not easily detach from the vehicle sheet metal. This effectively solves the prior art problem of the locking lug on the connector snapping into the vehicle sheet metal, causing the connector to easily detach from the vehicle sheet metal.Furthermore, the sealing element is attached to the socket connector body, allowing the sealing element to rest against the vehicle sheet metal to seal the gap between the outer side surface of the vehicle sheet metal and the socket connector body, thereby achieving a watertight seal between the connector and the vehicle sheet metal.

Claims

[1] Connectors, characterized by that it includes the following: a pin connector (1) comprising a connector body (11) and a first locking structure (12), wherein the first locking structure (12) is arranged on the connector body (11), and wherein the first locking structure (12) can lock into a vehicle sheet (5); a socket connector (2) comprising a socket connector body (21) and a second locking structure (22), wherein the second locking structure (22) is arranged on the socket connector body (21), and wherein the second locking structure (22) can lock into the vehicle sheet (5), and wherein the socket connector body (21) and the plug connector body (11) can be plugged together; and a sealing element (3) attached to the bushing connection body (21), wherein the sealing element (3) can rest against the vehicle sheet (5) to seal the gap between the outer side surface of the vehicle sheet (5) and the bushing connection body (21). [2] Connectors according to claim 1, characterized by : that the first locking structure (12) is provided in a number of more than 1, wherein the multiple first locking structures (12) are distributed at intervals along the circumferential direction of the connector body (11), and wherein the multiple first locking structures (12) each lock into the vehicle sheet (5). [3] Connectors according to claim 1, characterized by: that the first locking structure (12) comprises a locking plate (121) and a locking projection (122), wherein the locking projection (122) is connected to the locking plate (121) and extends towards the outer side wall of the connector body (11), and wherein the locking plate (121) is connected to the connector body (11), and wherein the locking projection (122) can engage in the vehicle sheet metal (5). [4] Connectors according to claim 1, characterized by : that the locking plate (121) has a locking support point (1211) located on a side of the vehicle sheet metal (5) facing the socket connector (2). [5] Connectors according to claim 1, characterized by: that the second locking structure (22) comprises a first locking element (221) and a second locking element (222), wherein the first locking element (221) and the second locking element (222) are each arranged on two sides of the socket connector body (21), and wherein the first locking element (221) and the second locking element (222) can each lock into the vehicle sheet (5). [6] Connectors according to claim 5, characterized by : that the first locking element (221) and the second locking element (222) are each a locking lug, wherein the locking lugs can engage in the vehicle sheet (5). [7] Connectors according to claim 1, characterized by: that the sealing element (3) comprises a sealing body (31) and a sealing rib (32), wherein the sealing rib (32) is arranged on the sealing body (31) and extends towards the outer side surface of the sealing body (31), and wherein the sealing body (31) is attached to the bushing connection body (21), and wherein the sealing rib (32) can bear against the outer side surface of the vehicle sheet (5). [8] Connectors according to claim 7, characterized by : that the sealing body (31) has a cable entry opening (311) through which the cable of the socket connector body (21) can be passed. [9] Connectors according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized by, that the connector further comprises a TPA locking structure (4) which can be inserted into the pin connector (1) and the socket connector (2) so that the plug contacts of the pin connector (1) and the socket contacts of the socket connector (2) are in a final locking position. [10] vehicle, characterized by , that it comprises a connector according to any one of claims 1 to 9.

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