Connector plug and energy storage connector

Abstract

The present application discloses a connector plug and an energy storage connector. The connector plug comprises: a plug body and a cavity arranged at one end of the plug body; a tubular insertion sleeve is arranged in the cavity; the insertion sleeve comprises an insertion part body and a check ring sleeved outside the insertion part body; the insertion part body is provided with a first sleeve having a first outer diameter D1 and a second sleeve having a second outer diameter D2, the first outer diameter D1 being larger than the second outer diameter D2; a sealing groove is formed in the outer wall of the end of the first sleeve close to the second sleeve; a sealing piece is contained in the sealing groove; and the check ring is sleeved outside the second sleeve. By increasing the guide distance of the front end of a sealing piece, the present application effectively solves the problem of damage to the sealing piece when the connector plug is obliquely inserted into a socket, thereby reducing the daily damage risk of the energy storage connector, and finally prolonging the service life of the energy storage connector.

Description

Connector plug and energy storage connector Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of electrical connectors, and in particular to a connector plug and an energy storage connector. Background Art

[0002] Connectors are indispensable components in electronic products, providing power and data connections for circuit systems. Existing energy storage connectors include plugs and sockets. When the plug and socket are plugged together, they need to meet a certain IP rating. Therefore, a groove body for accommodating a sealing ring is usually provided on the outside of the plug. As shown in FIG1 , the sealing ring 110 is installed in the groove body 120 on the outside of the plug end of the plug 100. As shown in FIG2 , during daily use, the sealing ring is often damaged due to the oblique insertion of the plug 100 and the socket 200, which seriously affects the life of the energy storage connector. In addition, if the edge of the socket is accidentally scratched or has burrs, the sealing ring will be pushed out when the plug and socket are plugged together, causing an abnormal condition of the sealing ring, which will fail to meet the IP rating requirements of the energy storage connector. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The purpose of the present application is to provide a connector plug and an energy storage connector to solve the problem of damage to the seal of the existing energy storage connector when the plug and socket are inserted obliquely, as well as the risk of abnormal damage to the seal during daily use.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this application adopts the following technical solutions:

[0005] On the one hand, the present application provides a connector plug, which includes: a plug body and a cavity arranged at one end of the plug body, a tubular plug sleeve arranged inside the cavity, the plug sleeve including a plug body and a retaining ring sleeved on the outside of the plug body, the plug body having a first sleeve with a first outer diameter D1 and a second sleeve with a second outer diameter D2, the first outer diameter D1 is larger than the second outer diameter D2, a sealing groove is provided on the outer wall of the first sleeve near one end of the second sleeve, a sealing member is accommodated inside the sealing groove, and the retaining ring is sleeved on the outside of the second sleeve.

[0006] As a preferred solution, a guide portion is provided on the outer wall of the second sleeve close to one end of the first sleeve, and a guide groove matching the guide portion is provided on the inner wall of the retaining ring.

[0007] As a preferred solution, the number of the guide portions and the number of the guide grooves are both two and they are symmetrically distributed.

[0008] As a preferred solution, the opening of the guide groove close to one end of the first sleeve is designed to be trumpet-shaped and open outward.

[0009] As a preferred solution, a clamping protrusion is provided on the outer wall of the second sleeve, and a clamping hole for clamping and fixing with the clamping protrusion is provided on the retaining ring.

[0010] As a preferred solution, the number of the clamping protrusions and the clamping holes is two and they are symmetrically distributed.

[0011] As a preferred solution, the outer diameter of the first sleeve is consistent with the outer diameter of the retaining ring, and the outer edge diameter of the seal is larger than the outer diameters of the first sleeve and the retaining ring, so as to achieve sealing when the connector plugs are plugged in.

[0012] As a preferred solution, the plug-in sleeve further includes a fixing column arranged in the center of the plug-in sleeve.

[0013] On the other hand, the present application provides an energy storage connector, comprising the above-mentioned connector plug and a connector socket plugged into the connector plug.

[0014] The beneficial effects of this application are:

[0015] The connector plug of the present application pre-installs a seal at the end of the plug body away from the plug interface. At this time, the seal is located inside the cavity at one end of the plug body, and the retaining ring is fixed to the end of the plug body close to the plug interface. By increasing the guiding distance of the front end of the seal, not only is damage to the seal effectively solved when the connector plug and the socket are inserted at an angle, but it can also effectively prevent damage to the seal caused by other objects or improper operation during daily use of the plug, reducing the risk of daily damage to the energy storage connector and ultimately increasing the service life of the energy storage connector. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] FIG1 is a schematic structural diagram of a connector plug in the background art;

[0017] FIG2 is a schematic cross-sectional view of the connector plug and socket when they are obliquely inserted in the background art;

[0018] FIG3 is a schematic structural diagram of a connector plug provided in Example 1 of the present application;

[0019] FIG4 is a schematic diagram of the exploded structure of the connector plug provided in Example 1 of the present application;

[0020] FIG5 is a schematic cross-sectional view of the connector plug provided in the first embodiment of the present application;

[0021] FIG6 is a schematic structural diagram of a retaining ring provided in Example 1 of the present application;

[0022] FIG7 is another schematic structural diagram of the connector plug provided in the first embodiment of the present application;

[0023] FIG8 is a schematic cross-sectional view of the energy storage connector provided in the second embodiment of the present application, wherein the plug and the socket are obliquely inserted. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0024] The following will clearly and completely describe the technical solution of this application in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the embodiments described are only part of the embodiments of this application, not all of them. Based on the embodiments in this application, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making any creative efforts are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0025] In the description of this application, it should be noted that the terms "center", "up", "down", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "inside", "outside" and the like indicate orientations or positional relationships based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the devices or elements referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be understood as limiting this application. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be understood as indicating or implying relative importance. Among them, the terms "first position" and "second position" are two different positions, and the first feature being "above", "above" and "above" the second feature includes the first feature being directly above and obliquely above the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is at a higher level than the second feature. The first feature being "below", "below" and "below" the second feature includes the first feature being directly below and obliquely below the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is at a lower level than the second feature.

[0026] In the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, the terms "mounted," "connected," and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they can refer to fixed connections, detachable connections, or integral connections; mechanical connections or electrical connections; direct connections or indirect connections through an intermediate medium; and internal connections between two components. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0027] The following describes in detail embodiments of the present application. Examples of the embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals throughout represent the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the present application and are not to be construed as limiting the present application.

[0028] Example 1

[0029] This embodiment provides a connector plug, which is plugged into a socket to achieve circuit connectivity.

[0030] As shown in FIG3 , the connector plug includes a plug body 10 and a cavity 11 disposed at one end of the plug body 10. A tubular plug sleeve 12 is disposed within the cavity 11, and a center column 14 is disposed within the plug sleeve 12. An annular gap 15 is formed between the outer wall of the plug sleeve 12 and the inner wall of the cavity 11. As shown in FIG4 and FIG5 , the plug sleeve 12 includes a plug body 121 and a retaining ring 122 that is sleeved on the outside of the plug body 121. The plug body 121 has a first sleeve 1211 having a first outer diameter D1 and a second sleeve 1212 having a second outer diameter D2, wherein the first outer diameter D1 is greater than the second outer diameter D2. A sealing groove 123 is disposed on the outer wall of the first sleeve 1211 near one end of the second sleeve 1212. The sealing groove 123 accommodates a seal 13, and the retaining ring 122 is sleeved on the outside of the second sleeve 1212. It is understood that the sealing groove 123 is provided on the outer wall of the first sleeve 1211 near the bottom of the retaining ring 122. The outer diameter of the first sleeve 1211 is consistent with the outer diameter of the retaining ring 122, and the outer edge diameter of the sealing member 13 is larger than the outer diameters of the first sleeve 1211 and the retaining ring 122, so as to achieve a seal when the connector plugs are mated.

[0031] As shown in Figures 6 and 7, a guide portion 124 is provided on the outer wall of the second sleeve 1212 near one end of the first sleeve 1211. The end of the guide portion 124 away from the first sleeve 1211 is in an arc shape. The inner wall of the retaining ring 122 is provided with a guide groove 125 that cooperates with the guide portion 124. The guide groove 125 is open at one end near the first sleeve 1211 and is designed to be flared outward. The above design facilitates the smooth introduction of the guide portion 124 into the guide groove 125, allowing the retaining ring 122 to be quickly plugged into the second sleeve 1212 of the plug body 121. In this embodiment, there are two guide portions 124 and they are symmetrically distributed on the outer wall of the second sleeve 1212, and there are two guide grooves 125 and they are symmetrically distributed on the inner wall of the retaining ring 122.

[0032] Furthermore, as shown in Figures 6 and 7, a snap-fit ​​protrusion 126 is provided on the outer wall of the second sleeve 1212 near the annular gap 15, and a snap-fit ​​hole 127 is provided on the retaining ring 122 for snap-fitting with the snap-fit ​​protrusion 126. In this embodiment, there are two snap-fit ​​protrusions 126, symmetrically distributed on both sides of the second sleeve 1212, and there are more than two snap-fit ​​holes 127, symmetrically distributed on the retaining ring 122. In this embodiment, the guide portion 124 and the snap-fit ​​protrusion 126 are spaced apart and evenly distributed on the outer wall of the second sleeve 1212.

[0033] In the connector plug of this embodiment, the plug sleeve is designed as a plug body and a retaining ring sleeved on the top of the plug body. A sealing groove is provided at one end of the first sleeve of the plug body near the second sleeve. The seal is pre-installed in the sealing groove, and the retaining ring is then fixed to the second sleeve of the plug body. This not only effectively solves the problem of damage to the seal when the connector plug and the socket are inserted at an angle, but also effectively prevents damage to the seal caused by other objects or improper operation during daily use of the plug, reducing the risk of daily damage to the energy storage connector, and ultimately achieving the purpose of extending the service life of the energy storage connector.

[0034] Example 2

[0035] The present application provides an energy storage connector, including the connector plug of Example 1, as shown in Figure 8 , and a socket 2. As can be seen, a seal 13 is pre-buried within a cavity at one end of the plug 1. Compared to prior art techniques in which the seal is exposed outside the plug, this embodiment increases the guide distance of the seal's front end, thereby effectively preventing damage to the seal when the plug and socket are inserted at an angle.

[0036] Obviously, the above embodiments of the present application are merely examples for the purpose of clearly illustrating the present application, and are not intended to limit the embodiments of the present application. For those skilled in the art, other variations or modifications can be made based on the above description. It is not necessary and impossible to list all the embodiments here. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present application shall be included within the scope of protection of the claims of the present application.

Claims

1. A connector plug, characterized in that: include: A plug body (10) and a cavity (11) arranged at one end of the plug body (10); a tubular plug-in sleeve (12) is arranged inside the cavity (11); the plug-in sleeve (12) comprises a plug-in body (121) and a retaining ring (122) sleeved on the outside of the plug-in body (121); the plug-in body (121) has a first sleeve (1211) with a first outer diameter D1 and a second sleeve (1212) with a second outer diameter D2; the first outer diameter D1 is greater than the second outer diameter D2; a sealing groove (123) is arranged on the outer wall of the first sleeve (1211) near one end of the second sleeve (1212); a sealing member (13) is accommodated inside the sealing groove (123); and the retaining ring (122) is sleeved on the outside of the second sleeve (1212).

2. A connector plug according to claim 1, characterized in that: A guide portion (124) is provided on the outer wall of the second sleeve (1212) close to one end of the first sleeve (1211), and a guide groove (125) matching with the guide portion (124) is provided on the inner wall of the retaining ring (122).

3. A connector plug according to claim 2, characterized in that: The number of the guide portions (124) and the number of the guide grooves (125) are both two and they are symmetrically distributed.

4. A connector plug according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that: The opening of the guide groove (125) close to one end of the first sleeve (1211) is designed to be trumpet-shaped and open outwards.

5. A connector plug according to claim 1, 2 or 3, characterized in that: A clamping protrusion (126) is convexly provided on the outer wall of the second sleeve (1212), and a clamping hole (127) for clamping and fixing with the clamping protrusion (126) is provided on the retaining ring (122).

6. A connector plug according to claim 5, characterized in that: The number of the clamping protrusions (126) and the clamping holes (127) is two and they are symmetrically distributed.

7. The connector plug according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer diameter of the first sleeve (1211) is consistent with the outer diameter of the retaining ring (122), and the outer edge diameter of the sealing member (13) is larger than the outer diameters of the first sleeve (1211) and the retaining ring (122), so as to achieve sealing when the connector plugs are plugged in.

8. The connector plug according to claim 1, characterized in that: The plug-in sleeve (12) also includes a fixing column (14) arranged at the center of the plug-in sleeve (12).

9. An energy storage connector, characterized in that: It comprises a connector plug as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 8 and a connector socket plugged with the connector plug.

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