CN220984966U - Waterproof connector and electric vehicle - Google Patents

Abstract

The application provides a waterproof connector and an electric vehicle, and relates to the field of vehicles. The waterproof connector comprises a female end socket and a male end plug, wherein the female end socket comprises a female end base body, a mounting plate, a waterproof cover and a torsion spring, the female end base body is provided with a jack, the female end base body and the mounting plate are vulcanized into a whole, the waterproof cover is rotatably connected with the mounting plate, and the torsion spring is simultaneously connected with the mounting plate and the waterproof cover and is used for enabling the waterproof cover to have a movement trend of rotating towards the female end base body to seal the jack; the male plug is used for being in plug-in connection with the jack of the female socket. The connector is high in automation degree during operation, convenient and quick to operate and good in waterproof and dustproof effects.

Description

Waterproof connector and electric vehicle

Technical Field

The utility model relates to the field of vehicles, in particular to a waterproof connector and an electric vehicle.

Background

When the controller is electrically connected with the executing piece, a wire harness is generally led out from the controller, then a wire harness is led out from the executing piece, a male end plug is arranged at the end part of the wire harness of the controller, a female end plug is arranged at the end part of the wire harness on the executing piece, and when the electric connection is needed, the male end and the female end are plugged. Under some scenes, the male end and the female end are not spliced and matched together, and at the moment, the jacks on the female end are directly exposed, so that impurities are easy to enter, and normal use is affected.

Some manufacturers use a cover plate to seal the jack on the female end when the female end and the male end are not plugged together in order to improve the condition of entering impurities from the jack; when the female end and the male end are required to be spliced, the cover plate is opened.

The inventor researches find that the plug in the prior art has at least the following disadvantages:

The apron is independent of the plug, easily loses, and opens or close the operation of jack and all carry out by hand, and intensity of labour is big, inefficiency.

Disclosure of utility model

The utility model aims to provide a waterproof connector and an electric vehicle, which can improve the automation degree, reduce the labor efficiency and improve the operation convenience.

Embodiments of the present utility model are implemented as follows:

in a first aspect, the present utility model provides a waterproof connector comprising:

The female socket comprises a female base body, a mounting plate, a waterproof cover and a torsion spring, wherein a jack is arranged on the female base body, the female base body and the mounting plate are vulcanized into a whole, the waterproof cover is rotatably connected with the mounting plate, and the torsion spring is simultaneously connected with the mounting plate and the waterproof cover and is used for enabling the waterproof cover to have a movement trend of rotating towards the female base body to seal the jack; the male end plug is used for being in plug-in fit with the jack of the female end socket.

In an alternative embodiment, a rotating shaft is arranged on the mounting plate, the torsion spring is sleeved outside the rotating shaft, and a first force arm of the torsion spring is connected with the mounting plate; the waterproof cover is provided with an assembly through hole, the rotating shaft and the torsion spring are both arranged in the assembly through hole, and a second force arm of the torsion spring is connected with the waterproof cover.

Based on above-mentioned scheme, through setting up the axis of rotation, be convenient for with waterproof cover rotatable installation outside the axis of rotation, and waterproof cover and torsional spring are all by the axis of rotation location, simple to operate, location effect is good, overall structure is compact, small.

In an alternative embodiment, the female end base body is provided with a concave-convex structure, and the mounting plate is vulcanized at the concave-convex structure, so that the female end base body and the mounting plate are mutually meshed at a vulcanized connection position.

Based on above-mentioned scheme, through setting up concave-convex structure, when mounting panel and female end base member are in concave-convex structure department vulcanization, the concave-convex structure of mounting panel and female end base member combines, and the two interlock each other improves the joint strength of vulcanization position department, is difficult for pine and takes off, long service life.

In an alternative embodiment, the waterproof cover comprises a housing and an elastomer fixedly connected with the housing, wherein the elastomer is used for closing the jack.

Based on the scheme, the shell is a hard piece, the elastic body is a flexible piece, namely the deformation capability of the shell is weaker than that of the elastic body, in the use process, the elastic body can deform to be matched with the female end base body better, the jack on the female end base body is closed, the sealing effect is good, and the dustproof and waterproof effects are better. The shell plays a role in supporting and qualifying, the stability of the boundary shape of the elastomer is guaranteed, and the elastomer can apply external force to the parent end base body to better plug the jack.

In an alternative embodiment, the female end base body is provided with an annular convex body, and the insertion hole is positioned in an area surrounded by the annular convex body; the elastic body is provided with a sealing groove, and the annular convex body is used for being inserted into the sealing groove so as to seal the jack.

Based on above-mentioned scheme, annular convex body and sealing groove grafting cooperation, the area of contact of two is big, and sealing area is big to improve sealed effect. After the annular convex body and the sealing groove are inserted, the annular convex body and the sealing groove are not easy to translate, the waterproof cover can stably seal the jack, and gaps are not easy to generate.

In an alternative embodiment, the outer circumferential surface of the annular projection is provided as a conical surface, and the groove circumferential wall of the sealing groove is provided as a conical surface.

Based on the scheme, through two conical surfaces cooperation, area of contact is big, and sealed effectual.

In an alternative embodiment, the waterproof cover has opposite first and second sides, the first side being rotatably connected to the mounting plate, the second side being provided with an operating recess for avoiding the operator's finger.

Based on the scheme, when the waterproof cover needs to be opened, the finger of an operator can be inserted into the operation groove, so that the waterproof cover is scratched, external force is conveniently applied, slipping is not easy, and the waterproof cover is more convenient to open.

In an alternative embodiment, the second side is provided with a positioning groove for being in clamping fit with a power cord connected to the male plug.

Based on above-mentioned scheme, through setting up positioning groove, after public end plug and female end socket grafting cooperation, integrated power cord on the public end plug can block into positioning groove, avoids the power cord to rock and influences public end plug and female end socket grafting complex fastness.

In an alternative embodiment, the female end base body is provided with a first magnetic body, the waterproof cover is provided with a second magnetic body, and the first magnetic body and the second magnetic body are used for being magnetically adsorbed and connected when the waterproof cover closes the jack.

Based on the scheme, after the male end plug and the female end socket are in plug-in fit, the first magnetic body and the second magnetic body are utilized for magnetic adsorption connection, so that the firmness of the male end plug and the female end socket in fit is improved, the male end plug and the female end socket are not easy to loose, and the failure rate is low.

In a second aspect, the present utility model provides an electric vehicle including:

the waterproof connector of any one of the preceding embodiments.

The embodiment of the utility model has the beneficial effects that:

To sum up, the waterproof connector provided in this embodiment is through integrating the mounting panel on female end socket, rotationally install waterproof cover on the mounting panel to be provided with the torsional spring between waterproof cover and the mounting panel, the torsional spring can provide the moment of torsion of closing the jack for waterproof cover all the time, that is, under the condition of not applying external force to waterproof cover, waterproof cover can rotate towards female end base member voluntarily under the effect of torsional spring to seal the jack on the female end base member with female end base member contact, realize the function of automatic shutoff jack. When female end socket and public end plug are pegged graft and are joined in marriage, waterproof cover leaves the jack, and waterproof cover and public end plug butt cooperation all the time under the effect of torsional spring can not rock at will, is difficult for producing abnormal sound because of the collision.

Drawings

In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present utility model, the drawings that are needed in the embodiments will be briefly described below, it being understood that the following drawings only illustrate some embodiments of the present utility model and therefore should not be considered as limiting the scope, and other related drawings may be obtained according to these drawings without inventive effort for a person skilled in the art.

Fig. 1 is a schematic structural view of a waterproof connector according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

Fig. 2 is a schematic structural diagram of a female socket according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

fig. 3 is an exploded view of a female socket according to an embodiment of the present utility model.

Icon:

100-female socket; 101-a jack; 102-an operation groove; 110-a female end matrix; 120-mounting plates; 130-a waterproof cover; 131-a housing; 132-an elastomer; 140-torsion springs; 150-rotating shaft; 160-annular convex body; 170-a first magnetic body; 180-a second magnetic body; 200-male plug; 210-pull ring.

Detailed Description

For the purpose of making the objects, technical solutions and advantages of the embodiments of the present utility model more apparent, the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present utility model, and it is apparent that the described embodiments are some embodiments of the present utility model, but not all embodiments of the present utility model. The components of the embodiments of the present utility model generally described and illustrated in the figures herein may be arranged and designed in a wide variety of different configurations.

Thus, the following detailed description of the embodiments of the utility model, as presented in the figures, is not intended to limit the scope of the utility model, as claimed, but is merely representative of selected embodiments of the utility model. All other embodiments, which can be made by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the utility model without making any inventive effort, are intended to be within the scope of the utility model.

It should be noted that: like reference numerals and letters denote like items in the following figures, and thus once an item is defined in one figure, no further definition or explanation thereof is necessary in the following figures.

In the description of the present utility model, it should be noted that, directions or positional relationships indicated by terms such as "center", "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "inner", "outer", etc., are directions or positional relationships based on those shown in the drawings, or are directions or positional relationships conventionally put in use of the inventive product, are merely for convenience of describing the present utility model and simplifying the description, and are not indicative or implying that the apparatus or element to be referred to must have a specific direction, be constructed and operated in a specific direction, and thus should not be construed as limiting the present utility model. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," "third," and the like are used merely to distinguish between descriptions and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

Furthermore, the terms "horizontal," "vertical," and the like do not denote a requirement that the component be absolutely horizontal or overhang, but rather may be slightly inclined. As "horizontal" merely means that its direction is more horizontal than "vertical", and does not mean that the structure must be perfectly horizontal, but may be slightly inclined.

In the description of the present utility model, it should also be noted that, unless explicitly specified and limited otherwise, the terms "disposed," "mounted," "connected," and "connected" are to be construed broadly, and may be, for example, fixedly connected, detachably connected, or integrally connected; can be mechanically or electrically connected; can be directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, and can be communication between two elements. The specific meaning of the above terms in the present utility model will be understood in specific cases by those of ordinary skill in the art.

In the prior art, in order to improve the waterproof and dustproof performance of the jack 101 of the socket, the cover plate is generally plugged into the jack 101 by the cover plate when the jack 101 is in an unused state. When the jack 101 is needed, the cover plate is removed to expose the jack 101. Because the cover plate and the socket are independent components, the cover plate is easy to lose when the jack 101 is not closed, thereby increasing the cost; meanwhile, the cover plate is opened and closed by people, so that the labor intensity is high, and the operation is inconvenient.

In view of this, the designer provides a waterproof connector, and it can improve degree of automation, reduces intensity of labour, improves the simple operation nature, and is difficult for losing, with low costs.

In this embodiment, it should be noted that the waterproof connector may be applied to an electric vehicle, and may also be applied to other devices that need to be electrically connected.

Referring to fig. 1-3, in the present embodiment, the waterproof connector includes a female socket 100 and a male plug 200, the female socket 100 includes a female base 110, a mounting plate 120, a waterproof cover 130 and a torsion spring 140, the female base 110 is provided with a jack 101, the female base 110 and the mounting plate 120 are vulcanized into a whole, the waterproof cover 130 is rotatably connected with the mounting plate 120, and the torsion spring 140 is simultaneously connected with the mounting plate 120 and the waterproof cover 130, so that the waterproof cover 130 has a movement tendency toward the female base 110 to be rotated to close the jack 101; the male plug 200 is adapted to be mated with the receptacle 101 of the female receptacle 100.

In view of the above, the working principle of the waterproof connector provided in this embodiment is as follows:

Through integrating mounting panel 120 on female end socket 100, install waterproof cover 130 rotatably on mounting panel 120 to be provided with torsional spring 140 between waterproof cover 130 and the mounting panel 120, torsional spring 140 can provide the moment of torsion of closing jack 101 for waterproof cover 130 all the time, i.e. under the condition of not applying external force to waterproof cover 130, waterproof cover 130 can rotate towards female end base member 110 voluntarily under the effect of torsional spring 140 to contact jack 101 on the closed female end base member 110 with female end base member 110, realize the function of automatic shutoff jack 101. When the female socket 100 and the male plug 200 are in plug-in fit, the waterproof cover 130 leaves the jack 101, and the waterproof cover 130 is always in butt fit with the male plug 200 under the action of the torsion spring 140, so that the female socket 100 and the male plug 200 cannot shake randomly, and abnormal sound is not easy to generate due to collision. When the waterproof cover 130 closes the jack 101 under the action of the torsion spring 140, the torsion spring 140 also plays a role of guiding, and the time of manual positioning is reduced.

Meanwhile, since the waterproof cover 130 is rotatably mounted on the mounting plate 120, and the mounting plate 120 is connected with the female end base 110, the waterproof cover 130 is connected with the female end base 110, and the waterproof cover 130 cannot be separated relative to the female end base 110 when the jack 101 is closed or opened, so that the waterproof cover is not easy to lose, and the use cost is low.

The following examples illustrate the details of the waterproof connector of the present application by way of example.

Referring to fig. 3, in this embodiment, optionally, a rotation shaft 150 is disposed on the mounting plate 120, the torsion spring 140 is sleeved outside the rotation shaft 150, and a first force arm of the torsion spring 140 is connected to the mounting plate 120. The waterproof cover 130 is provided with an assembly through hole, the rotating shaft 150 and the torsion spring 140 are both arranged in the assembly through hole, and a second force arm of the torsion spring 140 is connected with the waterproof cover 130.

Through the design, through setting up axis of rotation 150, be convenient for with waterproof cover 130 rotatable installation outside axis of rotation 150, and waterproof cover 130 and torsional spring 140 are all by axis of rotation 150 location, simple to operate, location effect is good, overall structure is compact, small.

In this embodiment, optionally, the female base 110 is provided with a concave-convex structure, and the mounting plate 120 is vulcanized at the concave-convex structure, so that the female base 110 and the mounting plate 120 are engaged with each other at the vulcanized connection.

It should be noted that, by setting the concave-convex structure, when the mounting plate 120 and the female terminal base 110 are vulcanized at the concave-convex structure, the concave-convex structures of the mounting plate 120 and the female terminal base 110 are combined, and the two are mutually engaged, so that the connection strength at the vulcanization position is improved, the release is not easy, and the service life is long.

It should be appreciated that in other embodiments, blind holes or through holes may be provided in the female base 110, and that the partially cured mounting plate 120 may be disposed within the blind holes or through holes to achieve the same interlocking function.

Referring to fig. 3, in this embodiment, optionally, the waterproof cover 130 includes a housing 131 and an elastic body 132, the housing 131 is sleeved outside the rotating shaft 150 and rotatably matched with the rotating shaft 150, the elastic body 132 is fixedly connected with the housing 131, and the elastic body 132 is used for sealing the jack 101.

So design, shell 131 is the stereoplasm piece, and elastomer 132 is the flexible piece, and the deformability of shell 131 is weaker than elastomer 132 promptly, thereby in the use, elastomer 132 can produce deformation and cooperate with female end base 110 better, seals jack 101 on the female end base 110, and sealed effectual plays better dustproof waterproof effect. The shell 131 plays a role in supporting and qualifying, ensures the stability of the boundary shape of the elastic body 132, and enables the elastic body 132 to apply external force to the female end base 110 so as to better block the jack 101.

For example, in the present embodiment, the case 131 is a plastic plate, and the elastic body 132 is a rubber plate or the like.

Further, the housing 131 is provided with a groove, the elastic body 132 is embedded in the groove, and the position of the elastic body 132 is firm and reliable.

In this embodiment, optionally, the female base 110 is provided with an annular convex body 160, and the jack 101 is located in an area surrounded by the annular convex body; the elastic body 132 is provided with a sealing groove, and the annular convex body 160 is used for being inserted into the sealing groove to seal the jack 101.

So designed, the annular convex body 160 is matched with the sealing groove in an inserting way, the contact area of the annular convex body and the sealing groove is large, and the sealing area is large, so that the sealing effect is improved. And after the annular convex body 160 and the sealing groove are inserted, the annular convex body 160 and the sealing groove are not easy to translate, and the waterproof cover 130 can stably seal the jack 101 and is not easy to generate gaps.

In this embodiment, alternatively, the outer peripheral surface of the annular convex body 160 is provided as a tapered surface, and the groove peripheral wall of the seal groove is provided as a tapered surface.

So design, through two conical surface cooperation, area of contact is big, and sealed effectual.

In this embodiment, the waterproof cover 130 has opposite first and second sides, the first side being rotatably connected to the mounting plate 120, and the second side being provided with an operation recess 102 for avoiding the operator's finger. Specifically, the operation groove 102 is disposed on a side wall of the casing 131, so that the casing 131 has high hardness, and the casing 131 is not easy to deform when force is applied to the casing 131, thereby facilitating opening of the waterproof cover 130. In a specific operation, the finger of the operator can be inserted into the operation groove 102, so that the waterproof cover 130 is scratched, external force is conveniently applied, slipping is not easy, and the waterproof cover 130 is more convenient to open.

Further, the second side is provided with a positioning groove, and the positioning groove is used for being in clamping fit with a power line connected to the male plug 200.

Through setting up positioning groove, after male end plug 200 and female end socket 100 grafting cooperation, integrated power cord on the male end plug 200 can block into positioning groove, avoids the power cord to rock and influences male end plug 200 and female end socket 100 grafting complex fastness.

It should be understood that the positioning groove can be the arc groove, and further, the positioning groove can be the arc groove of cross section for the major arc, and the power cord can block into in the positioning groove, is difficult for deviating from, and the positioning effect is good.

In this embodiment, optionally, the female base 110 is provided with a first magnetic body 170, the waterproof cover 130 is provided with a second magnetic body 180, and the first magnetic body 170 and the second magnetic body 180 are used for magnetic attraction connection when the waterproof cover 130 closes the jack 101. By the design, after the male plug 200 and the female socket 100 are in plug-in fit, the first magnetic body 170 and the second magnetic body 180 are utilized for magnetic adsorption connection, so that the fit firmness of the male plug 200 and the female socket 100 is improved, the male plug 200 and the female socket are not easy to loose, and the failure rate is low.

It should be understood that both the first magnetic body 170 and the second magnetic body 180 may be provided as strong magnets.

In this embodiment, optionally, the male plug 200 is provided with a pull ring 210, and the pull ring 210 can rotate relative to the male plug 200, so that the pull ring 210 can be applied during operation to facilitate the extraction of the male plug 200 from the female socket 100.

Meanwhile, the embodiment also provides an electric vehicle which comprises the waterproof plug connector of the embodiment and has the advantages of being good in waterproof effect, convenient to operate and the like.

The above is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model, and is not intended to limit the present utility model, but various modifications and variations can be made to the present utility model by those skilled in the art. Any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the present utility model should be included in the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims (10)

1. A waterproof connector, comprising:

Female end socket (100) and public end plug (200), female end socket (100) include female end base member (110), mounting panel (120), waterproof cover (130) and torsional spring (140), be provided with jack (101) on female end base member (110), female end base member (110) with mounting panel (120) vulcanize as an organic wholely, waterproof cover (130) with mounting panel (120) rotatable coupling, torsional spring (140) are connected in simultaneously mounting panel (120) with waterproof cover (130), are used for making waterproof cover (130) have towards female end base member (110) rotate in order to seal the motion trend of jack (101); the male plug (200) is used for being in plug-in fit with the jack (101) of the female socket (100).

2. The waterproof connector of claim 1, wherein:

A rotating shaft (150) is arranged on the mounting plate (120), the torsion spring (140) is sleeved outside the rotating shaft (150), and a first force arm of the torsion spring (140) is connected with the mounting plate (120); the waterproof cover (130) is provided with an assembly through hole, the rotating shaft (150) and the torsion spring (140) are arranged in the assembly through hole, and a second force arm of the torsion spring (140) is connected with the waterproof cover (130).

3. The waterproof connector of claim 1, wherein:

The female end base body (110) is provided with a concave-convex structure, and the mounting plate (120) is vulcanized at the concave-convex structure, so that the female end base body (110) and the mounting plate (120) are mutually meshed at the vulcanized connection position.

4. The waterproof connector of claim 1, wherein:

The waterproof cover (130) comprises a shell (131) and an elastic body (132), wherein the elastic body (132) is fixedly connected with the shell (131), and the elastic body (132) is used for sealing the jack (101).

5. The waterproof connector of claim 4, wherein:

the female end base body (110) is provided with an annular convex body (160), and the insertion hole (101) is positioned in an area surrounded by the annular convex body; the elastic body (132) is provided with a sealing groove, and the annular convex body (160) is used for being inserted into the sealing groove so as to seal the jack (101).

6. The waterproof connector of claim 5, wherein:

The outer peripheral surface of the annular convex body (160) is provided with a conical surface, and the groove peripheral wall of the sealing groove is provided with a conical surface.

7. The waterproof connector of claim 1, wherein:

The waterproof cover (130) has opposite first and second sides, the first side being rotatably connected with the mounting plate (120), the second side being provided with an operation recess (102) for avoiding an operator's finger.

8. The waterproof connector of claim 7, wherein:

the second side is provided with a positioning groove which is used for being connected with a power line of the male plug (200) in a clamping and matching mode.

9. The waterproof connector of claim 1, wherein:

The waterproof socket comprises a socket body and is characterized in that a first magnetic body (170) is arranged on a female end base body (110), a second magnetic body (180) is arranged on a waterproof cover (130), and the first magnetic body (170) and the second magnetic body (180) are used for being magnetically adsorbed and connected when the waterproof cover (130) closes the jack (101).

10. An electric vehicle, characterized in that the electric vehicle comprises:

the waterproof connector of any one of claims 1-9.