Charging Seat Connector Assembly for Fast Wire Replacement
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing charging seat assemblies are inconvenient, time-consuming, and labor-intensive to connect and maintain due to complex assembly processes and the need for manual operation, especially when replacing copper wires, which requires disassembling the housing.
Innovation Solution
A connector system comprising a housing with a terminal hole, a cover with a conductive bar opening, and a connecting piece that allows for easy insertion and secure electrical connection of a charging terminal, facilitating automated production and simplified maintenance by using a conductive bar and connecting piece to connect the charging terminal.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a copper wire is connected to a charging terminal using a connecting terminal fastened with a bolt, then the electrical connection is secure, but the connection operation becomes very inconvenient, time-consuming and labor-intensive
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the connection system into modular components: a connector assembly with connecting terminal and bolt, and a separate fastening mechanism. The bolt is pre-installed on the connecting terminal, separating the connection function from the fastening function, allowing the wire to be simply inserted and secured without complex assembly operations.
Solution Approach 2:
The bolt is pre-installed on the connecting terminal before the wire connection is made. This preliminary preparation of the fastening component eliminates the need for manual bolt installation during the connection operation, making the process convenient and quick while maintaining secure electrical connection.
2Stability of the object's composition
If the housing of the charging seat is assembled with the copper wire inserted, then the structure is complete, but assembly becomes complex and automated production is difficult, requiring manual operation
Solution Approach 1:
The patent separates the wire connection assembly from the housing assembly. The connector with pre-installed bolt and wire is assembled as an independent module first, then this complete module is installed into the housing. This segmentation allows automated production of the connector module independently, simplifying the overall assembly process.
Solution Approach 2:
The wire and connecting terminal are pre-assembled with the bolt before housing assembly. This preliminary completion of the electrical connection module ensures structural completeness is achieved in advance, allowing the housing assembly to simply receive the pre-assembled module without complex internal wire routing operations.
3Reliability
If the copper wire is inserted into the housing of the charging seat, then the connection is established, but if the wire requires replacement, the housing must be disassembled first, making maintenance difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a separable connector module that can be independently removed from the housing. The connecting terminal with wire and bolt forms a self-contained unit that can be detached and replaced without disassembling the housing, enabling easy maintenance while maintaining reliable electrical connection during operation.
Solution Approach 2:
The connection system is designed to be dynamically changeable - the connector module can be easily inserted and removed. The bolt provides secure fixation during operation, but the entire connector assembly can be quickly detached for wire replacement, transitioning from a fixed state to a replaceable state without housing disassembly.
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AI summary
A connector for connecting to a charging seat includes a housing, a cover, a conductive element or metal bar, and a connecting piece. The housing is formed with a terminal hole that allows one end of a charging terminal of the charging seat to be inserted. The cover is installed on an end of the housing and formed with a conductive element opening. One end of the conductive element is inserted into the housing through the opening of the cover. The connecting piece is provided in the housing and adapted to connect the one end of the conductive element to the one end of the charging terminal.